Send SMS From AB PLC

[smrdkd 0]

Hi, this is my first post... I'm a Mechatronics student and i'm am doing my final year project. Actually, i'm automating a sugar factory using Allen-Bradley devices, SCADA, DeviceNet and EtherNet. I want to use SMS techniques to send messages to operators in case a breakdown occurs in the factory. Is it possible? Please, do help me..thank u in advance smrdkd from Mauritius

[Ken Moore 23]

Easiest way would be to use a paging modem: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/services/rmd/rapmkit.html

[BobLfoot 302]

Not to disagree with Ken, but if the worker are carrying SMS cell phones or pagers with an email address. Something like AAAEEENNNN@mymobileservice.com where AAA is area code EEE is exchange and NNNN is number then you could use the 1761-ENI or I believe the 1756-EWEB to send email messages to them. I have done this with the 1761-ENI but never the 1756 product. This of course assumes you have an SMTP server available to your plc network.

[Tixi-Support 0]

Check out http://www.tixi.com. We have communication controllers (SMS, Fax, Email, Pger) for many PLCs, even for Allen-Bradley Pico/GFX devices. Our US represantative is California Motor Controls Inc.: http://www.tixi.us

[TimWilborne 108]

We do it with the EWEB. I have never done it with the ENI

[BobLfoot 302]

The 1761-ENI setup utility lets you enter your email address list and then trigger messages. The message sends the pre-determined data to the pre-entered address. Sound similiar to the EWEB?

[TimWilborne 108]

It does not have the list/node email addresses like you configure in the ENI Utility. With the EWEB addresses are configured in the ladder. I went to Rockwell Knowledge Base to link an example since I always compact the samples to the point they are hard to use as a learning tool and apparently this feature has been added to the ENBT also. I was unaware of this but HERE is an example that is fairly easy to follow. The ENBT must be version 3.x or higher

[Ghettofreeryder 0]

Yeah, it can be done with an ENBT/EWEB. We use it to send messages to email/sms when a load of oil contains to much water in it. Works really great. Way easier then using a modem