WiFi Push Notification 4-Input with Wi-Fi Interface

NextGen Module Setup

Quick, Guided Configuration

The NextGen module combines WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, web control, and MQTT into one powerful communication solution. It includes a built-in web interface that makes configuration straightforward, even for first-time users.

Some setup is required to connect the module to your network and enable the features you want - but you don't have to figure it out alone.

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Simple Setup with a Step-by-Step Guide

When powered on in configuration mode, the NextGen module creates its own WiFi network. You connect using a phone or computer, open a web page, and follow the guided setup options to:

• Join your WiFi network
• Enable web relay control
• Set up Bluetooth or USB access
• Configure TCP or MQTT (optional)

Most users are up and running in just a few minutes.

After purchase, you'll have access to a Quick Start Guide that walks you through the process step-by-step with clear instructions and screenshots.

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Built for Flexibility

Whether you're using:

• WiFi for remote control
• Bluetooth for local access
• USB for direct connection
• Web pages for simple on/off control
• Or MQTT for automation

The NextGen module adapts to your application without requiring advanced networking knowledge.

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Need Help? We've Got You.

If you ever get stuck, NCD has a forum ready to help you through setup or answer any configuration questions.

Wi-Fi Push Notification

WiFi Interface

By selecting the Wi-Fi interface you will be communicating through the Wi-Fi network to the board.  Wi-Fi interface supports 2.4GHz WiFi Communications IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Secure WPA/WPA2/WPA2-Enterprise and WPS Wi-Fi authentication, with Soft AP Web Interface for Settings Configuration.  Once the board has an IP Address, the board can communicate to N-Button Software using the assigned IP Address.  N-Button will ask for your IP Address in Device Manager when adding the board.

WiFi Contact Closure Push Notification

The MIRCC4_WiFi Push Notification board has the NexGen WiFi is NCD's second generation WiFi communications module that modernizes connectivity by combining WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, and MQTT Communications into a single module.  The NexGen WiFi module includes firmware that focuses on the most needed features while retaining the flexibility to adapt to just about any application.  Using the integrated web page in Soft AP mode, users have the ability to configure the NexGen WiFi module by enabling and disabling features as needed.

WiFi Communications

The NexGen WiFi module supports TCP communications, essentially converting TCP data to serial data for device control.  Configure network setting such as DHCP or a Static IP address.  Configure the network Port number and serial baud rates for connectivity to the board using the integrated web page while in Soft AP mode.  The Soft AP mode is compatible with web browsers on mobile devices such as Android or IOs devices, as well as laptops and desktop computers with integrated WiFi communications. 

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 MIRCC4_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

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.