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IoBridge IO-204 Internet I/O Unit
Description
The IO-204 Monitor & Control Module helps bridge the gap between the physical world and the World Wide Web. The IO-204 module and online tools allow you to easily get your projects on the web. There is no need to run a home web server or track ever changing dynamic IP addresses. The IO-204 module takes care of the Internet connectivity and the user customizable widgets on the ioBridge website remove the need for complex programming. Just plug in your IO-204 module, register on the ioBridge website and within minutes, you’ll be interacting with lights, switches, servos and sensors. Keep your widgets private on your secure ioBridge dashboard or publish them on your website for the entire world to enjoy!
Product
IO-204 User Manual >> Forum >> IoBridge Projects >>	Easy Internet Control and Monitoring - suitable for novices or experts Interact with lights, switches, servos and sensors within minutes from any web-browser device, including PC's, MACS, PDA's and mobile phones 4 I/O ports each with separate digital input, analogue input and digital output Analogue input 0-5V 10-bit Attach up to 4 Smart Expansion Boards for more complex functions Works on any 10/100/1000Base-T auto-negotiated network Chart and data log sensor data and download to a Spreadsheet compatible file. Send email or Twitter Mail on alarm of digital state change Easily integrate with your own web site Works on Dynamic IP based networks, through firewall and proxy servers Highly secure encryption based communication Configurable MAC address and DHCP host name Network status indicator Non-volatile memory keeps your settings during power down Configurable network disconnect failsafe settings Upgradeable firmware 95mm x 65mm x 30mm
How Does It Work?
There are just 3 simple steps to to get you controlling and monitoring anything via the Internet, either from your PC or mobile or anything with a web browser; 1) Connect the IO-204 to your router via a LAN port - The IO-204 module requires a 10/100Base-T auto-negotiated Ethernet connection. In addition, the module requires a DHCP server to be running on the network. Almost any home broadband ADSL router meets these simple requirements. Because of the special way the IO-204 module communicates with the internet, no additional ports need to be opened on the firewall or router. 2) Link your IO-204 to the IoBridge Server - You need to link your device on the IoBridge web server. The IO-204 makes a secure encrypted connection to the IOBridge webserver, which becomes your gateway to your IO-204. 3) Open an IoBridge user account - In order to configure the IO-204 module, it must be linked to an ioBridge user account. You will then be able to access your IO-204 Dashboard where you can configure your IO and start controlling via the web. The whole process is so simple, and only takes a couple of minutes.
IoBridge Web Interface
The way you setup, monitor, and control your IO-204 module is through the ioBridge Interface. The interface is accessible by any web browser or web-enabled mobile device. For more information, see the full Wiki Pages >> Dashboard Once you have signed in, the home screen is your Dashboard. From here you have secure access to the system and also you can show IO devices or "widgets" and have direct links to your modules. You decide which I/O devices are shown on your dashboard to create a simple single web page interface. Modules The Modules tab lists all your IO-204 (you can have as many IO-204 assigned to your account as you like). This page shows how your IO is configured Widgets Widgets are simple function objects that either control outputs or monitor inputs and are created by following easy to follow wizards. Widgets are used on the user's dashboard or can be dropped into a website using auto generated HTML. I/O Monitor - Shows the state or value associated with an analogue or digital I/O line Output Control - Toggle digital output for a channel on or off Digital Output Pulse - Send a pulse at a specific pulse width either in milliseconds or microseconds Serial Out - Send serial data out of the digital output Servo Single Position Control - Set a specified servo to a predetermined position Servo Variable Position Control - Allow user to set servo position with input box X10 Control - Control power outlets and brightness setting with the X10 protocol (needs X10 plug-in board) Send Serial Message (Fixed Message) - Send predetermined serial message (needs Serial plug-in Board) Send Serial Message (Variable Message) - Allow user to send serial message with input box (needs Serial plug-in Board) Monitor Serial Messages (Real-Time) - Monitor a serial smart board in real-time (needs Serial plug-in Board) A widget can be dropped onto the dashboard or it can be easily embedded in your own webpage. Simple copy and paste the auto-generated html code. Actions The ioBridge Server can cause actions and events to happen in the background. Actions are your link to messaging via email or text, web services, events, and other channels and modules; Here are the current actions that are currently possible for the IO-204 Digital Input Messaging - Receive a message on digital state change Analogue Input Messaging - Receive a message when analogue input passes a set trigger point Serial Link - Link two serial smart boards together Digital Input to Output Link - Link a digital input to an output Input to Serial Message Link - Send input-based message directly to serial smart board You have the ability to use multiple actions creating a stack. One switch on a digital input can cause a servo to move to a fixed position, turn on an X10 light, and send an email or post a Twitter message all at the same time. Data Logging Included for free with your user account is the ability to create two data logs that log digital and analogue input at 10 to 60 minute intervals. You can set the frequency at which the data is log, view historical graphs up to 30 days , and download the log file to your PC. Once your log starts to fill up with data you can view a chart and the ability to download the log from any given time period.   Data Feed API Our developers created a way for all of you integrators, developers, and hackers to access your module's live feed and easily integrate the results into desktop applications, web applications, and social network applications. Lightweight, standards-based API JSON Objects JSONP for Client-side Applications Cross-browser compatibility Server scripting with Perl, Python, Ruby, and PHP Fully documented with an example application Data Feed API Manual >>
Expansion Boards
Servo Control Control up to 4 R/C servos simultaneously. Each servo can be set with its own position and speed. The output of the servo headers is 4 separate PWM signal, power, and ground lines. IOSBSVO   X10 Home Automation Control Used in conjunction with the Powerhouse XM10U X10 Interface Module the X10 Smart Board relays commands from the web to any X10 outlet in your home. The X10 Smart Board also includes the 6-pin cable to connect to the X10 Interface. IOSBX10   Serial Board Allow your IO-204 module to send and receive serial data! Communicate with serial based sensors, microcontrollers , computer serial ports, etc. Settings are web configurable and have a wide range of support. Full Details >> IOSBRS232   I/O Channel Tester The I/O Channel Tester makes exploring all the capabilities of the IO-204 Module quick and easy. Red and greed LEDs indicate the state of the digital output line while a slider switch and momentary push button provide a means of changing the digital input. Also, a thumb wheel potentiometer allows for adjustment to the analog input from 0 to 5v. IOFBIO1   Temperature Probe Accurately measure temperature with this weatherized and submersible 2m temperature probe. The probe works within a range of -40°C to 104°C and has an I/O connector to allow the digital input and output signals, power, and ground to pass through to other devices. IOFBTEMP   Relay Board Switch larger voltages and currents with this Relay Board. The DPDT relay is rated for 5A and screw terminals make for quick interfacing. An I/O channel connector on the opposite end of the board allows I/O signals to pass through to other devices. IOFBRLY   Ambient Light Sensor Monitor the ambient light. Sensitivity is easily adjusted using the onboard potentiometer. The Ambient Light Sensor also features an I/O connector to allow the digital signals and power to pass through to other devices. IOFBLIGHT   Terminal Board Easily interface your project to an I/O channel with your own circuit using this screw terminal board. IOFBTERM   Buzzer Board Controlled by a digital output, this buzzer board emits a 2kHz tone at 85dB. A pass-though connector allows additional devices to access I/O channel lines. IOFBBUZ   16x2 LCD Display This 16x2 serial LCD display plugs directly into an I/O channel and can be controlled from a serial output widget. Cable not included. Full Details >> IOFBLCD I/O Channel Extension Cable Put some distance between your project and ioBridge modules. This extension cable work with discrete signals, Function Boards, and Smart Boards. Length 1m IOCABLE1M
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