I have a data logger or gateway — how do I connect it to Inbilit?

If you have a physical data logger, metering gateway, or BMS/SD-system (such as Elvaco, MIVO, Kamstrup, Schneider EcoStruxure, Siemens Desigo, Honeywell Niagara, Regin, Priva, or similar), you can connect it to Inbilit through the Data Import page. The key is knowing what your device or system supports.

Step 1 — Find out what your system can do

Contact your logger supplier, BMS operator, or facility technician. Ask specifically:

• Does the system have a cloud portal with a REST API? (If yes → use Instant API Sync)
• Can it push data via webhook/HTTP POST? (If yes → use Real-Time Push)
• Can it export CSV/Excel files automatically via email? (If yes → use Automated Email Reports)
• Can you download CSV files manually from the portal or BMS? (If yes → use Manual File Upload)
• If it only publishes to MQTT: there is no MQTT import, so ask whether the same data can be sent as an HTTP POST (webhook) or exported as CSV instead

Important — almost every BMS and SD-system can export CSV. This is the universal fallback. If your system is a Schneider, Siemens, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Priva, Regin, ABB, or Sauter system, ask your BMS operator to set up a scheduled CSV export. This is handled by our CSV importer in Data Import → File Upload or Email Import.

Step 2 — Get the right credentials

Depending on the connection type, ask your supplier for:

• API Connection: The API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI spec URL or file), base API URL, and an API key or token
• Webhook: Ask how to configure an outbound webhook destination — you will give them the unique URL that Inbilit generates, plus the signing secret
• CSV/Email: Just ask them to include timestamp, meter ID, and reading value in the export

Step 3 — Set up in Inbilit

Go to Analytics → Data Import → select the matching method → enter the credentials → the AI builder will analyze the data source and configure meter mappings automatically.

Tip: CSV export is often the fastest way to start. You can always move to an API connection or webhook later for automatic delivery.