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Setting up a generic network relay

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

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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)

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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

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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.

 

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