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Power Center Gateway Global Configurations

Power Center Gateway Global Configurations

The following document details the different configuration options available for Galooli gateways.

Configuration Tab

To access the different configuration menus, follow these steps:

  1. Connect to the unit either physically or via OTA.

  2. Perform Read Configuration.

  3. Open the Status tab.

  4. Open the Configuration tab.

  5. Open the Group_Device section.

  6. Click on the network line and then click Edit Globals.

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Global Configuration
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Network Configuration
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Elara Configuration
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Ultragate Configuration

Global Configurations

Global Configurations apply and include settings for all Gateway types.

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  • Server URL
    The address of the Galooli Server for the purpose of transferring data. This information can be found in the technical booklet of the organization.

  • Report Interval [Sec]
    The frequency at which the gateway transmits data to the server. There is a minimum of 6 seconds and a maximum of 1440 seconds. The default is 60 seconds.

  • [Globals] CAN Silent Mode
    In this mode, gateway CAN prevents data from being sent to the engine control unit, whether it is a direct connection to the engine or a connection to the generator panel.

    This mode can therefore be activated if the user wishes to have the unit only "listen" to the communication line.

    As this mode may affect the connectivity between the CAN and the unit, it is not Galooli default.

  • SIM Card Defaults
    This option allows you to select which SIM card the system will use as the default when the Gateway is powered on.

    • Default Physical SIM

    • Default Chip SIM

The default selection is the “Default Physical SIM”.

  • Enable Auto Default SIM Restore
    This feature controls how the Gateway manages SIM switching and whether it attempts to return automatically to the preferred SIM.

  • If disabled: When the unit experiences an extended disconnection, it switches to the alternate SIM and remains there until another extended disconnection occurs.

  • If enabled: One SIM is set as the preferred option (often due to cost or customer preference), with the second SIM serving as backup. When operating on the backup SIM, the unit periodically tests the preferred SIM and will automatically return to it once connectivity is available.

  • Physical SIM/Chip SIM

    • Enabled

    • Manual Parameters

      • Network APN
        The following is a list of all the global/local SIM cards that Galooli or other local carriers offer. There will be a different APN for each local carrier.

        SIM card address:

        • Telefónica Digital Solutions - M2M & IoT (telefonica)

        • internet.gma.iot (t-mobile)

        • bicsapn (BICS)

      • Network User
        There are some cellular operators that require a username for each SIM card. In the absence of a mention, move on.

      • Network Password
        There are some cellular operators that require a password for each SIM card. In the absence of a mention, move on.

Network Configurations

This screen allows configuration of the device network settings.

You can:

  • Configure network parameters separately for ETH-0 and ETH-1 interfaces.

  • Enable Manual Parameters to define static IP, Mask, Gateway, and DNS.

  • Disable DHCP when using a static network configuration.

  • Select Use Ethernet as Primary to prioritize Ethernet connectivity over other interfaces.

This section is used to control how the device connects to the network and how traffic is routed.

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  • Manual Parameter's (ETH-0/1)
    Allows you to edit the network parameters manually

  • IP/Mask/Gateway/DNS (ETH-0/1)
    It is required when using ethernet devices connected to the gateway. To communicate with the gateway, all devices connected to it must be within its within the same configured network range.

  • DHCP Disabled
    The DHCP configuration for eth0 on the Ultragate can be disabled by selecting this option.

    1. Available from Ultragate version 8.1.1.1 and above.

    2. As some communication components may retain the previous IP address, in certain cases, two reboots of the Ultragate may be required for the change to take effect.

  • Use Ethernet as Primary

    When enabled, this option sets the Ethernet interface as the device’s primary communication path.
    The device will prefer Ethernet connectivity for data transmission whenever it is available, instead of using alternative communication interfaces (such as cellular).

Elara Configurations

Elara Configurations apply and include settings for all Elara Gateway only.

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  • Input -1-5 mode
    The Gateway physical connection to the various sensors, There are two different connections:

    • Analog - Each sensor whose output is a voltage is connected to gateway in this manner

    • Counter - Sensors whose output is a pulse are connected to gateway in the following manner

  • Port-1&2 Modes
    Determining the type of RS485 communication between the computer, gateway, and other RS485 sensors.
    The different modes are:

    • Host - Used to connect RS485 sensors and third-party devices

    • Terminal - Galooli's internal use only

    • Binary - Used to connect Galooli gateways and software such as EX20 and Power Center.

      • Devices can be configured in binary mode

      • Normal query cycle:

        • Initialization Phase – Power Center Communication Check:
          The system reports the Power Center status once per second, for a total of 5 seconds.
          If communication with the Power Center is not established during this time, the system proceeds to query the configured devices.

        • Active Power Center Communication Mode:
          When communication with the Power Center is successfully established, the system enters Power Center communication mode and suspends device queries for 60 seconds from the last successful communication.

    • Gateway - Galooli's internal use

      By default, port 2 mode is used as "binary”.

  • Port-1&2 Default Baudrates
    There are different frequencies of the units that need to be set properly and appropriately.
    The different baudrates are:

    • 2400

    • 4800

    • 9600

    • 14400

    • 19200

    • 38400

    • 57600

    • 115200

      The default baudrates in port 1&2 are usually 19200

  • Acc. Sensitivity
    There are three categories of the gateway sensitivity to vibrations and movements: Low, Medium, and High. Low sensitivity indicates that the gateway is less sensitive to movements, while high sensitivity indicates the opposite.

  • Output Global Timeout [Sec]
    With the Output Global Timeout parameter, you can specify how long the gateway will wait after the output activation command has been triggered before it deactivates the output. The timeout can be used to specify the duration of the relay activation and can be set to a variety of values.

    As an example:
    When the relay is used to control a motor, the output timeout can be set to keep the motor running for a certain period of time before turning it off.

  • Keep Connection LOG
    Upon checking, the gateway modem log will be saved (communication log and not device operational log). The gateway modem log will be saved on the gateway internal SD card (SYS >> Modem).
    Additionally, you can verify that the modem log saving is active via the "Configuration" tab >> “Network”.

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To be used only when necessary to investigate communication/network issues.

  • LTE Only Mode
    When checked, this feature ensures that the gateway will only work with 4G cellular networks

  • IPV6 Mode
    If gateway must receive an IP address under IPV6 rather than IPV4. It is necessary to mark the IPV6 mode parameter. There is no need to use it unless there is a special requirement.

  • Extended Report Retries
    By default, the gateway transmits a message and repeats it up to five times if the server does not confirm that the message has been received correctly. In some geographical locations, this can be due to network behavior or other network failures. After 5 attempts the message will be erased and the gateway will continue to the next message.

    When such circumstances arise, it is possible for gateway to continue to send a message up to 250 times before deleting it.

    It is not recommended to use this parameter. When there is a known problem with the SIM's reception, data usage may increase significantly.

  • Report Location (GPS)
    As soon as the parameter is set, the gateway will report GPS data as part of the standard status message.

    This option should only be used when necessary due to the following reasons:

    • Increasing the amount of data transmitted over the network.

    • There may be jittering at the site location as a result.

      Manual GPS location requests can still be made using the "Information" button. When a manual request is made, the device location is forcibly set to the request result, as opposed to the status message, which is based on 'stationary logic'.

  • Use Google’s DNS Server
    An option to use Google's DNS servers (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4) instead of the cellular network's default servers. 

    This function should not be used unless there is an extremely compelling reason to do so (for example, an access point that does not maintain a DNS server properly).

Ultragate Configurations

Ultragate Configurations apply and include settings for Ultragate Gateway.

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  • Backup Battery Control (OUT2)
    This feature is designed to improve unit start-up reliability at sites where the Ultragate tray set/metal enclosure set is installed with a backup battery and the AC input may be disconnected for long periods. In these conditions, the backup battery can discharge to a very low level and prevent the controller from booting correctly when AC power returns.

    • Supported on Ultragate gateways with the updated ]wiring where the backup battery is routed via Dry Contact 2.

    • By default, the feature is disabled and must be explicitly enabled per site/unit.

    • Intended mainly for sites with long AC outages and a connected backup battery. It is not required for sites without backup batteries.

    • When enabled, Power Center applies the logic above to control Dry Contact 2 automatically; when disabled, the dry contact behavior remains unchanged and the battery is not isolated during power loss.