Configuring a Generic Network Relay in Magicline

This article is about: How to configure a generic network relay in Magicline.

Subheadings:

• Introduction
• Device setup guide
• Requirements
• Step-by-Step Guide
• Troubleshooting

Fast Lane

• Access Settings: Navigate to Settings / Access control / Device Manager.

• Add New Device: Click on Add New Device.
• Configure Device Details: Enter the necessary relay details.
• Save Configuration: Click Save to apply the settings.

Introduction

In this article, you will learn how to configure a generic network relay within the Magicline system. A network relay helps in managing and controlling data traffic efficiently across different network segments. It gives you the option to "upgrade" a read device to an Access controller.

Device setup guide

This guide demonstrates how a Honeywell Genesis 7680 QR reader (identification device) could be used as access controller by adding a shelly network relay via the generic network device model.

In this example the shelly relay is configured to be turned on for 10 seconds after activation via URL (GET method) → http://192.168.0.1/relay/0?turn=on&timer=10

Requirements

Before configuring the network relay, ensure you have:

• Administrative access to the Magicline system.
• The IP address and port information for the relay.
• Necessary permissions to make network changes.

Step-by-Step Guide

Access Settings:

• Go to the main dashboard of your Magicline system.
• Navigate to Settings using the side menu.
• From the settings menu, select Acess control, and then choose Device Manager.

Add New Relay:

• In the Device section, click on the Three dot menu to Add New Device.
• This will open a form where you can enter the details of your new Device.

• Add device and enter a relevant description

• Task: Automatic CheckIn

• Device model: Generic network relay

• Connection type: LAN

• Related Device: Honeywell Genesis 7680

• Connector: USB (virtual COM-Port)

Configure Relay Details:

• Successful-Action → Relay is activated via Method: GET; URL: http://192.168.0.1/relay/0?turn=on&timer=10

• Expected response status code: 200 (200 is the default value)

• Timeout: leave blank (5000 is the default value)

• Error-Action → optional (leave blank when not used)

  • It could be used with a Shelly lamp to control a RGB lamp for example:

    • Method GET

    • URL: http://192.168.0.1/color/0?turn=on&red=255&green=86&blue=112&white=0

• Expected response status code: 200 (200 is the default value)

• Timeout: leave blank (5000 is the default value)

• Related Device: COM-Port: COM3

• Request Timeout: leave blank (5000 is the default value)

• VID/PID: enter the correct values for the corresponding device here

Save Configuration:

• • After entering all the required information, click the Save button.
  • Your new relay will now appear in the list of configured devices.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during the configuration, consider the following steps:

• Check Connectivity: Ensure that the Magicline system can communicate with the relay IP address and port.
• Review Permissions: Verify that your user account has the necessary permissions to add and configure relays. Also check the firewall settings.
• Validate Entries: Double-check the IP address, port, and other configuration details for accuracy.
• Consult Logs: Access system logs to identify any error messages or connectivity issues.