WiFi Push Notification 1-Input with Wi-Fi Interface

The Push Notification Board

Push Notification

In this tab we'll look at the Push Notification board itself.  The has board has dry contact (no voltage) input(s) and an interface that will communicate to your computer.  When a dry contact input is closed using N-Button or a software program that you develop you can read these inputs and send an email or text message with the connected computer.  Please Note: no voltage can be put into the input of this board, it will damage the board. 

Dry Contact Inputs

The Inputs on the MIRCC1_WiFi board are compatible with any type of dry-contact (no voltage) input.  Use any contact closure input such as a button, sensor or another relay and receive an instant SMS and email messages right to your smart phone, tablet, or computer!  Combine with other boards on this site for a total switching/notification package.

12 VDC Power Required

The board itself requires 12 VDC power to operate the firmware on the board.  The board has an operating range of 9 VDC to 14 VDC, anything over or under this range and the board becomes unreliable.  We offer the PWR-12 wall wart type power supply that can connect to a barrel connector on the board.  For a spec sheet on the PWR-12 click on the gray Data Sheets tab above. 

Dry Contact Inputs

The board has a screw terminal input bar to connect the sendor, button or switch.  The terminal can accommodate a 12 Guage Solid Core Wire and really any sensor can be connected as long as it has NO VOLTAGE. 

Break-A-Way Tabs for a Smaller Design

The Push Notification Boards have a great feature where space is a premium - Break-A-Way Tabs.  The Break-A-Way Tabs allow most boards to fit in an optional undrilled plastic enclosure.  Snap off the Break-A-Way Tabs and you have a controller with a smaller profile when you need to fit in a tight space.

This Board is RoHS Compliant

This board is led free and RoHS Compliant.  If your requirements are for RoHS compliant parts this board is manufactured with RoHS compliant led free parts and solder.

Direct Query Command Set

If writing your own program, the only command required for this board is to query the status of the inputs.  This may also need to be done after a server reboot to get the current status of inputs on the controller.  This will be done via a TCP socket connection to the controller's IP address on the port number.  While these are technically A/D inputs we are simply using them as contact closure inputs.  All inputs are pulled low on the controller so if the input is not tripped its value will be 0.  When the input is tripped it will be pulled high and its status will be 255.  It is recommended that you assume any input above 200 is tripped with a contact.

Direct Query Command Set
This command will read the 8-Bit Analog Input value of the specified input and return a value from 0-255.
Decimal Values: 254 (Command) 150-157 (Parameter - Channel 1-8)
Hex Values: 0xFE (Command) 0x96 - 0x9D (Parameter - Channel 1-8)
Receive Byte: Decimal: 0-255, Hex: 0x00-0xFF

5-Year Warranty/Money Back Guarantee

Push Notification Boards are guaranteed against manufacturing and functionality defects for a full 5 years!  Not to mention a 30-day money back guarantee!  If for any reason you are not happy with a board purchased from Relay Pros, simply return it within 30 days and we will give you your money back!  Boards that are damaged by our customers will not of course be warranted under any circumstances. 

Shipping

The boards sold are brand new units shipped from our office conveniently located in Missouri.  These boards are completely tested before they are released for shipping  With so many boards on our site it is impossible to stock boards, please allow two to three days production time for your order to ship.  If you have any questions please feel free to call our office at 800-960-4287 or e-mail us at sales@relaypros.com.

Configuring and Sending Messages

N-Button Software

N-Button Pro/Lite paired with a Push Notification board makes a complete package to send a text and/or email messages.  N-Button is a point-and-click software that will allow you to configure messages that are sent and who will receive them.  N-Button is a PC based software that will text and/or email from a computer.  The Push Notification board can be connected to the computer either from a USB, Ethernet or the Wi-Fi connection, which ever you choose to use. 

Send SMS, Email or Both

You can send a SMS and/or email message to selected recipients with an alert that the dry contact circuit has been closed.  A Subject and message can be sent stating exactly what circuit has been closed.  You can even set the message so it continues to be sent at a predirtumined interval until the dry contact circuit opens again!

Monitor Inputs from Desktop

N-Button also allows you to put a button on the desktop of your PC that changes color with the status of the input!  You can assign a color for either state the contact closure.  This can also be done in addition or instead of sending a text message.  If you don't want to send out a message but want a visual status of the contact closure simply skip the text/email portion of the setup and you will have a visual reference of the output!

Scan Channel

Scan Channel is what will read the input of the board and determine if the dry contact circuit is open or closed. You will create a scan channel widget for each input on the board. The widget will appear on the desktop of your computer and can also tell you the status of the input at all times.

Control Relays with Inputs

N-Button Lite/Pro software Automation feature allows you to control relays with this board!  N-Button has the ability to set up an Automation rule to match input channels of the push notification board with relay channels on a seperate relay board.  The relay status will be changed when the input channel status changes, when the dry contact circuit is closed the relay on another board will turn on and when the circuit opens the relay will turn off.

Gmail Setup

In your Google Account Settings, you have to go to Security, then turn on 2-Step Verification.  Once 2-Step Verification is turned on, you must click on "App Passwords".  On the App Ppasswords page, you have to select "Mail on my Windows Computer" for the app, then select "Windows Computer" or whatever device you have.  Finally, click the "Generate" button, which will generate a password that you will use in the N-Button software.  All of the other inputs in the N-Button Automation/Action settings page will be the typical settings.  Only the password is different.  This has allowed users to send emails and text messages from the N-Button software using a Gmail account.

Components Needed

Here's what you will need to set up a contact closure notification

• Push Notification Board
• N-Button Software
• Computer (not provided by Relay Pros)
• Contact Closure Sensor (not provided by Relay Pros)

Need More Information?

Detailed step-by-step information for each interface below.
    USB Push Notification Setup
    Ethernet Push Notification Setup

NextGen Push Setup

Configuring the NextGen Module

The Wi-Fi Module must be configured to your network and so that it can be accessed through N-Button.  To configure a new NexGen module make sure it is installed in the Push Notification Board and it's LED is flashing Blue.  A Blue flashing LED indicates it is in configuration mode.  In this mode the module will appear as a WiFi Access point and should show up as an available WiFi network on your computer called NCD_WiFi.  Connect to the NCD_WiFi network and enter NCDBeast as the password.

Your computer or phone may now automatically pop up a browser window where you can configure the module.  If not, simply open your web browser and enter 172.217.28.1.  You should now see the Configuration Web Interface.

WiFi

Configuring the NextGen Module

We will cover what needs to be checked for the Push Notification board to be setup.  For an overview on all the Options download the full NextGenQuick Start Guide at: https://www.relaypros.com/start.htm.

Enabled > This box must be checked so the module will attempt to associate with a WiFi Network.
Network > Enter the network you want the board to connect to here. Computer w/N-Button will be on the same network.
Password > Ether your network password here, the board cannot connect to your network without a password.
DHCP Enabled > Check this box of you want to use the module in DHCP Mode and uncheck if you are assigning a static IP address.  Use settings below for setting Static IP Address
Subnet Mask > This setting indicates the subnet mask which should be utilized on the network.  This setting is only applicable if DHCP is not checked.
DNS Primary > This setting indicates the default DNS server to utilize for internet connection to host URLs.  This setting is only applicable if DHCP is not checked.
DNS Secondary > This setting indicates the backup DNS server to utilize for internet connection to host URLs.  This setting is only applicable if DHCP is not checked.
Static IP > This setting indicates the Static IP address the NexGen module should utilize once connected to the host network.  This setting is only applicable if DHCP is not checked.

Soft AP

In configuration mode the NexGen module is broadcasts and SSID which devices can connect to.  This Soft AP is configurable.  It is possible to change the broadcast SSID network name, the password for authenticating, and the default web interface which should be displayed to the user upon initial connection.  The only connection that needs to be selected here is the Default HTML Page.

Default HTML Page > This setting determines the web interface to display to the user.  There are no control options with the Push Notification board so choose Configuration.  This will show you the configuration page when you log into the board with the IP address.

UDP Broadcast

The NexGen module broadcasts a UDP packet on ports 55555 and 13000 for network discovery purposes.  N-Button will use this and discover the board on the network.

UDP Broadcast > Select this checkbox so the board can be discovered

TCP Server

The NexGen module implements the functionality of a TCP Server.  Using this the module opens a socket which N-Button can connect too.
TCP/Server Enables > Check this box
TCP Listen Port > 2101
Save Settings Once settings are entered click the Save Settings Button.

N-Button Communication and Scan Channel Setup

Communicating to the Board

Download and install the version of N-Button Pro or N-Button Lite that you purchased with the board.

Open N-Button Then Click Device Manager > You must add the board to the device list.  You will use this device for each input on the board.

Name > You can assign a name to the board.  This will be important if you have more than one board on the network.
Manufacturer > National Control Devices
Board Type > Push Notification
IP Address/Mac Address > The device should be listed in the Discovered Devices area. Once it is, double click the IP Address and the IP Address, and Mac Address will populate the Network area above.
TCP/UDP Port > Keep default setting for TCP Port (2101) and UDP Port (3333).
Wi-Fi > Check the Wi-Fi check box.
TCP Connection > Check the TCP Connection check box.
Click OK to save the device > The board will now be in the device manager.  Double clicking this device in Device Manager will allow you to edit and make changes.  The screen shot below has two devices installed, you can have more than one device on the network with N-Button.  Purchase a relay board and have a light come on with the dry contact closure!

Scan Channel Setup

Scan Channel is what will read the input of the board and determine if the dry contact circuit is open or closed.  You will create a scan channel widget for each input on the board.

WiFi Push Notification Quick Start Guides

Below are the Push Notifications Quick Start Guides, these are the guides that will help you setup the board on your computer and configure the software.  The WiFi Push Quick Start Guide is a Step-By-Step guide to establishing communication with the board on your Wi-Fi network and setting up N-Button Software.