Basic Configuration with RevPi Status

The web application RevPi Status, also known as Webstatus, enables the basic configuration of the RevPi devices and simple activation or deactivation of the services used.

RevPi Status is pre-installed on every RevPi base module up to the RevPi Bullseye image.

From the RevPi Bookworm image onwards, RevPi Status is replaced by the Cockpit.

Starting RevPi Status

  • Establish a network connection between the RevPi base module and PC.
  • Open a web browser.
  • Start RevPi Status via the web browser with
    pi[serial number].41443
    The serial number of the RevPi base module is located on the front of the housing next to the QR code.

    • The warning NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID may appear in the browser.

  • Accept security exception to continue with login.

    • The login screen for RevPi Status appears.

  • Log in with user name admin and the device password.
    The device password can be found on the sticker on the side of the housing of the RevPi base module.

APPS

In the APPS tab, activated applications can be started. Some applications or services may need to be activated in the SERVICES tab first.

The Revolution Pi system, i.e. a RevPi base module with expansion modules, must be configured via the web application PiCtory.

CONFIG

The following basic configurations are possible in RevPi Status via the CONFIG tab:

  • Max CPU clock rate
    The CPU clock rate will be automatically reduced due to temperature issues. In order to guarantee consistent system behavior, the Max CPU clock rate can be reduced in advance.
  • Time synchronization daemon
    Activate / deactivate time synchronization via the Internet.
  • SSH daemon to prevent remote login
    Enable / disable access via SSH (Secure Shell Host protocol), see .
  • Boot to GUI
    Enable / disable automatic start of the graphical user interface.
  • Swap
    To limit access to the eMMC permanent memory, the swapping of RAM data to the eMMC can be disabled.
  • Store logs on
    To limit access to the eMMC permanent memory, logging data can be redirected to a RAM disk (tmpfs).
  • Bluetooth (BT):
    Enable / disable.
  • WLAN:
    Enable / disable.
  • Support RevPi ConCan device:
    In order to use the RevPi Con CAN expansion module, it must first be configured in the device tree. Reboot required!
  • Click button SAVE ALL to save all changes. This may take a few seconds.
  • Click button RESET DRIVER to restart the driver.

SERVICES

The following central services and applications can be activated via the SERVICES tab:

  • Modbus Master
  • Modbus Slave
  • Logi.RTS
  • TeamViewer-RevPi
  • Node-RED
  • Node-RED Nodes Server
  • RevPiPyLoad
  • Click button SAVE ALL to save all changes. This may take a few seconds.

STATUS

See the system status of the RevPi base module.