1. Intruduction

With energy management system Reduxi you can now measure and analyse the electricity consumption. Using special strategies, Reduxi enables you to optimize the use of electricity and to reduce its costs.

To set up and operate Reduxi system, you need to:

1. Plug in Reduxi controller.
2. Connect to Reduxi Configurator,
3. For additional functionalities, connect to application Reduxi Cloud.

This operating instruction describes Reduxi Configurator.

Note: Instructions for connecting the controller and Instructions for using the web application can be found on our website www.reduxi.eu.

 

2. Quick steps to connect the Reduxi Controller

Connect AC-DC adapter to Reduxi DC jack and plug it to power outlet; First top LED should go ON – Green light.

Go to WiFi networks using your phone or computer, and connect to the WiFi network with name "Reduxi XYXY" where XYXY presents the last 4 digits of Reduxi serial number visible on a sticker on the back of Reduxi.

Open your browser, and go to the http://reduxi.local

Configure a wired or wireless network, and connect Reduxi to your local network (we recommend setting the static IP address of Reduxi).

• Configure a wired network if you use an Ethernet cable to connect Reduxi to your local network.
• Configure a wireless network if you use a WiFi network to connect Reduxi to your local network. 

Click save, and now connect with your mobile phone or computer to the same wired or wifi local network that you connect Reduxi. 

Open your browser, and go to the http://reduxi.local or to the IP address that you configure for Reduxi. 

You will see login page and you can use the default username (admin), and password (admin) to login, in and start adding the devices, and strategies.

If available, connect devices to RS485 port or if you are using TCP/IP add them using their IP addresses. 

Create an account on https://app.reduxi.eu

After creating a new account, you will be asked to add a new device. You will define a name, and then connect the Reduxi Controller using either QR code on the back of Reduxi or writing Reduxi serial number which can be find beside QR code. 

Reduxi is connected and prepared for usage. 

 

2.1 Login to Reduxi Configurator via browser

If you:

• correctly plugged the controller in,
• entered the http://reduxi.local or configured controller's IP address in the browser,

you will be redirected to the login page of Reduxi Configurator.

To login in Reduxi Configurator, enter the factory-set username and password:

• Username: admin
• Password: admin

After successful login, we recommend changing the password for the username admin for security reasons. You can do it in your profile. You can’t change the username admin. However, you can create a new user with a new username.

Note: In case of unsuccessful login, an error message appears. Make sure you enter the correct information. If you’re still having problems with the login, please contact our support: support@reduxi.eu.

 

3. First page of Reduxi Configurator

After a successful login, you will be redirected to the first page of Reduxi Configurator. Once on this page, you can always access the front page by clicking on Reduxi logo (top left).

On the front page you have access to:

• dashboard,
• side menu (Devices & Strategies),
• profile,
• settings.

 

3.1. Dashboard

The dashboard allows you to view the current measurements for each added device category.

The time of the last measurement is indicated on the upper middle. At the top right is a button to display measurements in real-time.

By clicking on the selected category, you will be redirected to the page with detailed data about the device that was first added to that category. For example, clicking on the category Solar Power Plant means you'll be redirected to the first device added in the Solar Power Plants category.

 

3.2. Side menu

First page/Side menu

From the side (left) menu you can access:

• display of devices,
• display of strategies,
• adding devices,
• adding strategies,
• settings.
• profile.

 

4. Profile

You can access the Profile module in the side menu - bottom left. You can edit your name, surname and password in your profile. You cannot change your username once you create it. You can also change language in the Profile section.

Privacy policy information can also be found in Profile section.

Note: Profile allows you to edit the current user. To add and edit other users, go to Users module.

 

5. Settings

You can access the Settings module by clicking Settings in the side (left) menu. The Settings module allows you to make settings of: 

• users,
• devices,
• strategies,
• system.

6. Users

Settings/Users

The Users module provides a complete display of all users that have been added to Reduxi Configurator. You can access the User module by clicking on:

• settings,
• users.

Module allows you to:

• add users, 
• display and edit users,
• delete users.

 

6.1. Adding new user

Settings/User

To add a new user, click on the New user button. The form for creating a new user will appear. Fill in the required fields and save the new user.

Note: It is not possible to assign different roles to users in Reduxi Configurator. Each added user has full access rights to Reduxi Configurator. You can assign different roles to a user in Reduxi Cloud application. To access the web application, you must connect to the Cloud. Instructions for accessing the Web application are available on our website support.reduxi.eu.

 

6.2. Displaying and editing users

Settings/Users

In the Users module, you will have a display of all added users.

To edit a user, click on the "pen" icon located on the far right in the selected user's row. The same form opens as when adding a new user.

Note:  Once you’ve created a username, it cannot be changed. However, you can edit the other fields in the form.

 

6.3. Deleting users

Settings/Users

You can delete users in the Users module. To delete, click on the "trash" icon located on the far right in the row of the selected device. You must always have at least one active user.

Note: If you want to delete the last active user, the system will not allow you to do so. You will receive an error message.

 

7. Devices

The dashboard on the first page gives you a complete display of the measurements that Reduxi controller obtains from individual devices. Among others, Reduxi records the following electricity measurements:

• consumption/production of energy,
• currents by individual phases,
• voltages by individual phases,
• others.

 

7.1. Adding devices

To add a new device, click the Add Device button (bottom left menu). The Add Devices wizard opens.

 

7.1.1. Step 1: Basic settings

Device type:

You can choose among the following categories:

• Battery,
• EV charger,
• Energy meter,
• HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning),
• Solar power plant,
• Other.

Note: The selected category does not affect the operation of the device. The purpose of the Category parameter is to group (aggregate) data for measurement displays. Pay attention to choosing the right category for the selected device. If you choose the wrong category, you will have incorrectly aggregated data.

 

Type:

The Type field displays a list of devices with which Reduxi controller can communicate. A list of devices is available on our website Supported devices.

 

Note: If you can't find the device you want to add to Reduxi system in the list, you'll need a converter. Please contact our support for more information: support@reduxi.eu.

 

Name:

Enter any device name in the field.

 

7.1.2. Step 2: Communication channel and Device configuration

The Communication Channel section enables settings for the way Reduxi communicates with the device. The fields are pre-filled according to the selected device type. Communication between the devices and the controller can take place via:

• TCP/IP,
• Reduxi Gateway,
• UDP,
• Local serial port (serial communication).

Click the Test communication button to check the connection between Reduxi controller and the device.

The Device Configuration section appears for specific device types. Here you enter the specific information you need for each individual device. These fields may already be pre-filled. This depends on the type of device. In most cases, you can find this information in the manufacturer's instructions for the device you want to add.

 

7.1.3. Step 3: Advanced configuration

It is not necessary to fill in these fields. They are intended for users who specifically need advanced settings.

 

7.2. Editing settings and deleting devices

Settings/Devices

You can edit and delete devices by clicking:

1. Settings (side menu).
2. Devices.

Here you can edit individual settings for the selected device or delete the device.

 

Device editing:

To edit the settings of an individual device, click on the "pen" icon located on the far right in the row of the selected device. The forms open. The forms are filled with the information you entered when adding the device.

Note: You cannot edit the device type. The device type remains as it was set when the device was added.

In the Basic Configuration form, you can also specify the Location and Energy Direction parameters.

 

Location:

You can choose:

• Main electric meter.
• Other electric mater.
• None.

 

The Other meter parameter affects the grouping (aggregation) of data and the calculation of the final sum of individual measurements. This parameter prevents the readings of the main meter and the other meter from being summed under the total consumption. Example:

 

The main meter measures the electricity consumption of the entire house. You have a garage in the house. You use other meter to measure the electricity consumption in the garage. Since the garage is part of the house, the electricity consumption in the garage is already included in the measurements of the main meter. For the garage, select Other meter and thus prevent the measurements of the other meter from being added to the main meter and, as a result, an incorrect calculation. 

Note: You select the None parameter for devices that do not affect energy production or consumption, for example the heat meter, which is added under devices and plays a role in setting strategies.

 

Energy direction:

In the Energy direction parameter, you can choose:

• Consumption. 
• Production. 
• Consumption and production.
• None.

The direction of the energy depends on the function of the individual device. For example, you select Consumption for the devices that use energy.

Note: You select the None parameter for devices that do not affect energy production or consumption, for example the heat meter, which is added under devices and plays a role in setting strategies.

In the Advanced Configuration form, certain fields are already pre-filled. The pre-filled fields in most cases ensure normal communication between Reduxi controller and the connected device. It is not necessary to fill in the other fields. They are intended for users who specifically need advanced settings.

 

Deleting a device:

To delete an individual device, click on the "trash" icon located on the far right in the row of the selected device.

 

Note: Once a device is deleted, all data for this device is gone too and cannot be recovered.

 

7.3. Display of device measurements

You can access the display of device measurements on the first page of Reduxi Configurator (left menu).

In the side menu on the first page, click:

• Devices.
• The device for which you want a detailed insight into the measurements.

For each device you can see:

• Last measurements.
• Analyses.
• Archive.

 

7.3.1. Last measurements

The Last measurement tab is intended to view the last recorded measurements for the selected device. Measurements are obtained from each device and stored in Reduxi controller.

You can set the data refresh time interval (top right).

 

7.3.2. Analysis

Under the Analysis tab, you can view data for the selected device based on past measurements. The data is displayed in graphic form. In the upper left, you can choose the time period for which you want to display the data.

On each graph, you can filter the display of different data by clicking on the buttons below the graph.

Note: Data is stored in Reduxi controller for 1 year or when there is sortage in disk space, old data will be deleted. In case Reduxi is turned off due to a power outage or other problems, the controller will not record measurements during this time. Also, the controller cannot retrieve data from the device during an outage. Controller’s downtime will be recorded on the graph.

 

7.3.3. Archive

Under the Archive tab, all past data recorded by Reduxi controller for the selected device is stored. The archive enables tabular display of data and export of data in CSV format.

Note: In the Archive tab, data is available until you delete the selected device from Reduxi Configurator.

 

8. Strategies

Strategies enable the regulation of individual devices according to measurements recorded by Reduxi controller. With strategies, you can limit the consumption of individual devices or groups of devices in Reduxi Configurator. You limit the consumption by setting the values that devices should not exceed. You can choose among different strategies to optimize the energy consumption. Use priorities to define a hierarchy of strategies.

 

8.1. Adding strategies

To add a new strategy, click the "Add Strategy" button (bottom left menu). A wizard for adding strategies opens.

 

8.1.1. Step 1: Basic settings

Active:

There is an "Active" button in the right corner. Here you can activate or deactivate the strategy.

Note: After you’ve added the strategy, you can activate or deactivate the strategy in the settings.

 

Type:

You can choose among the following types of strategies:

• Dynamic limit.
• 1-phase-current based ON/OFF regulation.
• 3-phase current based ON/OFF regulation.
• Solar power plant production management.
• Powered based ON/OFF regulation.
• Battery management.

Dynamic limit	Dynamic limit allows power and current limiting or both at the same time.
1-phase-current based ON/OFF regulation	Turn the device/relay ON/OFF according to 1 phase current
3-phase-current based ON/OFF regulation	Turn the device/relay ON/OFF according to 3 phase currents
Powered based ON/OFF regulation	Turn the device/relay ON/OFF according to power
Solar power plant production management	This type of strategy allows the power regulation of the solar plant.
Battery management	Battery management strategy based on our configuration.

 

Note:  You can find more about the types of strategies and setting strategies on our website www.reduxi.eu.

 

Name:

Enter any strategy name in the field.

 

8.1.2. Step 2: Regulate

The right column lists the devices you have added. Select the device or group of devices you want to regulate and drag them to the Regulated Devices column. You can set additional settings in the Regulated devices column. For regulated devices, you can define the type of regulation that tells what will happen:

• Setpoint – setting to a certain limit, e.g. 5kwh,
• ON/OFF – turn on/turn off based on particular measurements,
• NONE – device that can't be regulated, e.g. heat meter.

It is not necessary to set additional settings, as the default values are already taken into account when communicating via the Reduxi controller.

Note:  A certain device can be in the list of measured devices as well as in the list of regulated devices.

 

8.1.3. Step 3: Measure

In the right column there’s a list of the devices that you added. Select a device or a group of devices, on the basis of which the measurements for regulation will be obtained and drag them to the Measured devices column. Additional settings can be set in the Measured devices column.

Note: A certain device can be in the list of measured devices as well as in the list of regulated devices.

 

8.1.4. Step 4: Goals

In the last step, you can define the goals of each strategy. What kind of goals you can set depends on the chosen strategy.

When you’ve finished adding a strategy, click on the "Done" button.

When you're done adding a strategy, click Save Strategy.

 

8.2. Editing and deleting strategies

Settings/Strategies

Strategies can be edited and deleted in the Settings Module.

Here you have a display of all added strategies and you can see which strategies are active. If you want to deactivate an individual strategy, click on the checkmark in the Active column.

 

Editing the strategy

To edit individual strategies, click on the "pen" icon located on the far right of the selected strategy row. The same forms that you filled out when adding a new strategy will open. As with adding a new strategy, here you can edit the fields available to you.

Note: You cannot edit the strategy type. The strategy type remains as it was set when the strategy was added.

 

Deleting the strategy

To delete an individual strategy, click on the "trash" icon located on the far right in the row of the selected device.

Note: When you delete an individual strategy, all data for that strategy is also deleted. The data is no longer recoverable.

 

8.3. Strategy display

You can access the strategy display on the first page of Reduxi Configurator (left menu).

In the side menu, click:

• Strategies.
• The strategy for which you want a detailed insight into the measurements.

For each strategy you can see:

• Last measurement.
• Analysis.
• Archive.

 

8.3.1. Last measurements

The Last Measurements tab is intended to view the last recorded measurements for the selected strategy. 

You can set the data refresh time interval (right).

You can change certain parameters here. Other parameters and advanced settings can be edited in the Settings/Strategies module.

 

Note: In case Reduxi is turned off due to a power outage or other problems, the controller will not record measurements during this time.

 

8.3.2. Analysis

Under the Analysis tab, you can view past data for the selected strategy. The data is displayed in graphic form. In the upper left, you can choose the time period for which you want data to be displayed.

 

8.3.3. Archive

Under the Archive tab, all past data and measurements from the moment you created the strategy are stored for the selected strategy. The archive allows you to display data in tables and export data in CSV format.

Note: In the Archive tab, the data is available until you delete the selected device from Reduxi Configurator.

 

9. System

To access system information and system settings, click:

1. Settings (side menu).
2. System.

 

9.1. Identifier

Settings/Identifier

The identifier shows you the system information which is intended to identify Reduxi Configurator and Reduxi controller.

Note: The data is pre-filled and cannot be edited or deleted.

 

9.2. Network

Settings/Network

The Network module shows how Reduxi controller is connected to the network. The module allows you to configure Reduxi according to your internal IT network rules. Here you can select the connection method or set the communication method (Proxy).

Reduxi supports networking via:

• wired network (LAN),
• wireless network (Wi-Fi),

 

Wired (LAN) and wireless (Wi-Fi) network

If Reduxi controller is connected to the network via a wired network (LAN), you can access data about this connection under the Wired network tab.

Under the Wireless network tab, you can connect Reduxi controller to the network via a wireless connection (Wi-Fi). You can find the desired wireless network by clicking the Scan button. Select the desired wireless connection and enter the password, if necessary.

Note: For both wired and wireless network, you can assign a static or dynamic IP address to the controller.

 

Alternative server (Proxy)

If your environment requires a Proxy server, you can configure Proxy Server settings in the Proxy Server tab.

 

9.3. Open VPN 

Settings/Open VPN

Open VPN is intended for remote support. 

If you want remote assistance from our support team, you need to:

1. Connect Reduxi to Internet network.
2. Edit the rules on firewall for IP 193.9.21.21 and TCP port 2002.
3. Enter the configuration file in the Open VPN configuration field; for the Open VPN configuration file, send a request to our support: support@reduxi.eu.

If Open VPN connection is working, the IP address is displayed. Send the IP address to our support. With this IP, our support can access Reduxi controller via Open VPN connection.

To disable remote access via Open VPN connection, close the firewall or remove Open VPN configuration file to disable external access.

Note: If Open VPN connection isn't working, an error will be displayed. Please contact our support for assistance: support@reduxi.eu.

 

9.4. Connector

Settings/Connector

Connector module allows data from the web controller to be sent:

• via Cloud to our web application Reduxi,
• in MQTT – indirect server for data; data can be sent to another application or database.

Settings/Connector/Cloud

If you want to see your Reduxi controller in Reduxi web app, connect it to the cloud here. Reduxi web application enables an overview of measurements anywhere. Instructions for using Reduxi web application can be found on our website www.reduxi.eu/baza_znanja.

 

Settings/Connector/MQTT

For MQTT connection, you need access data to MQTT server. Access to MQTT server is possible via a certificate or authentication data. You can define in what format the data is sent to the MQTT broker here.

On MQTT server, depending on the configuration, it is necessary to allow access to Reduxi controller via the selected connection method.

9.5. Configuration

Settings/Configuration/Backup

Configurator Backup module allows exporting all configuration data from Reduxi Controller to Configuration Source File.

Settings/Configuration/Backup

Configurator Restore module allows you to restore configuration data to Reduxi Controller from Configuration Source File.

When importing configuration data we can select type of configuration data we would like to import (Cloud connection, MQTT connection, Network, OpenVPN).

Note: When restoring configuration data, all data will be deleted and cannot be restored!

9.6. Distribution System Operator

9.7. The time

Time module allows us to enter the time zone and the time server through which Reduxi System updates the time.

If you have entered a valid NTP server and Reduxi controller has access to Internet network, the date and time will be updated at a certain time interval according to the data obtained from the NTP server.

Note: If NTP server is not set, Reduxi controller does not have access to Internet, or NTP server is not reachable, you can set the date and time manually.

 

9.8. Patch

Settings/Update

Update module allows you to update Reduxi Configurator. Update is performed by our Reduxi support team via remote assistance (Open VPN).

Note: When updating, the data stored on Reduxi controller is not lost. The data remains on the controller. In the future, updates will be available on our website www.reduxi.eu.

 

9.9. Reboot 

Settings/Reboot

Reboot module allows you to reboot Reduxi controller. Reboot can fix certain issues in some cases. During the reboot, Reduxi controller will be unavailable and will not record the measurements. 
i Note: If the Reduxi configurator doesn’t reboot, the problem is most likely on Reduxi controller. Check the LEDs on the back of the controller and contact our support to resolve the problem: support@reduxi.eu. You can read what each light means in the Instructions for connecting the controller (www.reduxi.eu/baza_znanja).

 

9.10. Factory reset

Settings/Factory reset

Factory Reset module allows you to reset Reduxi controller to factory settings ("Reset"). The reset is intended to delete all data and reset Reduxi controller.

If you click on factory reset, two windows will open:

1. Mark that you understand that all data will be lost.
2. Confirm the reset of the controller to factory settings.

During a factory reset, Reduxi controller will be unavailable and will not record the measurements.

Note: If you reset Reduxi controller to factory settings, all data will be deleted and cannot be recovered

 

10.Factory-set virtual IP address of the controller

If you decide to use the factory-set IP address for connecting to the controller, you must first assign a static IP address to your computer and connect Reduxi Controller with UTP cable with your computer.

The factory-set IP address of Reduxi controller:

• 10.100.100.50

Set static IP address of your computer: 10.100.100.X (instead of X, enter any number from 2 to 253, e.g. 10.100.100.5 except 50 which is already assigned to the controller).

 

After you’ve successfully assigned a static IP address to your computer, enter the controller's factory-set IP address into your browser. The browser redirects you to Reduxi Configurator login page.

 

Note: The factory-set IP address serves as a connection that is always available regardless of the settings of Reduxi controller.