Push Notification Over IP 8-Input

Push Notification Over IP

Push Notification with Ethernet Interface

By selecting the Ethernet interface you will be communicating over the network to the board.  The MIRCC8_ETHERNET The New Gen3 3rd Gerneration Ethernet interface installed plugs intro a router using a standard CAT5 cable where it is assigned an IP address.  The module supports Static IP Addresses, DHCP, and has the ability to recover back to factory default settings with a simple press of a button!  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.

3rd Generation Ethernet

This is NCD's 3rd generation hardware for Ethernet to Serial communications, representing giant steps forward in reliability, easy of use, recover-ability, and LOW COST.  Other significant improvements include new recovery options.  Not only is a web UI supported (as in previous generations), but also a new Windows application may be used to change settings and recover modules with an unknown IP address!  New firmware upgrade options are now available, allowing users to upgrade firmware as new features are released.

Ethernet Communications Module

Introducing the NCD5500 Ethernet to Serial Converter.  NCD's 3rd Generation Converter setting new standards for reliability, low-cost, and ease of use!  Based on the their next generation Ethernet to Serial Converter, the NCD5500 was customized specifically for use with NCD devices to ensure optimal compatibility with our complete line of products.  This device also supports Static IP Addresses, DHCP, and has the ability to recover back to factory default settings with a simple press of a button!

DHCP and Static IP Addresses

This module supports both DHCP and static IP Addressing. For communications reliability, especially via Remote Access, we recommend using a Static IP Address when you feel comfortable doing so.  This will ensure that the device will always be where you expect it to be when you try to connect to it.

Password Protection

The Gen3 Module has security built-in.  Under the management tab users have the ability to assign a password to the module for security.

3rd Generation Hardware Now Shipping

This is NCD's 3rd generation hardware for Ethernet to Serial communications, representing giant steps forward in reliability, easy of use, recover-ability, and LOW COST.  Yes, we are actually LOWERING the price of this device as costs have shrunk considerably from previous generation Ethernet to Serial conversion technologies.  Other significant improvements include new recovery options.  Not only is a web UI supported (as in previous generations), but also a new Windows application may be used to change settings and recover modules with an unknown IP address!  New firmware upgrade options are now available, allowing users to upgrade firmware as new features are released.

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 MIRCC8_ETHERNET 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

Ethernet 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 Ethernet Push Quick Start Guide is a Step-By-Step guide to establishing communication with the board on your network and setting up N-Button Software.