Connecting a limit switch to the cloud

Connecting a limit switch to the cloud
Connecting a water flow sensor to the cloud
Sensor adapters, what are they and how do they work?
Rode Rozen & Tortilla's uses Reporter for reliable temperature monitoring
Artes Woudenberg uses Reporter for wind monitoring during restoration of Brussels Palace of Justice
Smart sensors for ports and terminals
Rain monitoring for dry bulk terminals and ports
Pluym - Van Loon uses Reporter for groundwater level monitoring at construction sites
Construction site monitoring - safety & efficiency
Effective industrial odour monitoring
Why temperature control is incomplete without remote monitoring
Taste Restaurantgroup uses Reporter for freezer monitoring
Cemminerals uses Reporter to measure the temperature of canal water
Rombaut Plant uses Reporter for frost monitoring in potted plants
Vandijk Technics uses Reporter for temperature registration in cold rooms
Combined relative air humidity and leaf wetness measurement
Innovative tree monitoring: Ecomatik dendrometer integrated with Reporter
De Bossen measures soil moisture for a bountiful pole bean harvest
TM Edison uses Reporter during the construction of energy island
What is the difference between direct vs indirect energy meters?
Weather monitoring: measuring wind at a festival site
Choose the right flow meter for your next water project
How to measure Dew Point and Wet Bulb temperature
Precision test for the Sensirion SHT35 humidity sensor
Installing a weather station on caravans, holiday homes or recreational vehicles
The effect of wind on measuring particulate matter
Connecting a Watermark sensor to the cloud
Watermark vs SMT100: volumetric water content or soil water tension?
Smart geotechnical data gathering and interpretation
6 tips for making the most of your cold room
Temperature registration for HACCP
Quickly tackle the 7 principles of HACCP
6 lists to quickly get started with HACCP
Monitoring soil moisture contents for crop farming
Green Wall Monitoring: Why your vertical garden needs smart garden sensors
How is Reporter powered?
Storm & scaffolding: leveraging weather stations for enhanced construction site safety
Level measurement in a container or well
The ease of Reporter: Sumaq's a fan!
Protecting fruit tree blossoms from freezing
Adverse weather warning for your construction site
Real-time Frost Monitoring & Alert System
Pseudomonas syringae prevention in fruit trees
Cold storage of cut flowers with temperature monitoring
IoT sensor module with GPS tracker
What is the ideal temperature for a cold room?
Uses of the Crodeon API
A Weather Station with API
4 Things to look for in a temperature sensor with API
A weather station with water level sensor for a marina or harbour
How VITO makes Flanders waterproof

A mechanical contact switch, also called a limit switch or limiter switch is used for many different purposes. They allow you to track the status of moving objects like doors, hinges or parts of a machine. The limit switch converts this movement into a 0 or 1 signal.

For many different reasons you might want to know about these movements remotely. In this blogpost we investigate how you can easily visualise the status of a limit switch in the cloud and how you can connect it to Reporter, our sensor module for remote monitoring.

What is a limit switch?

A limit switch can be described as a mechanical contact switch operated by an object's presence or a machine part's movement. Limit switches can be purchased in many different forms and brands. We like to work with Honeywell or Pizzato, but any other make will do. The actual shape or size differs per model and depends on what kind of project you need the switch for.

What is the application of a limit switch?

A limiter switch registers changes in movements of doors, machine parts or other objects (such as a box passing by on a conveyor belt). The status of a limit switch is either 0 or 1. This can mean open or closed, present or absent, extended or retracted etc. This 0 or 1 signal is then transmitted.

limit switch cloud-models

How often do you register the status of a mechanical contact switch?

The information logged from a limit switch can be reduced to state changes only. This is more efficient in data storage and network traffic. So this means that status changes of the sensor are updated live, which differs from our other sensors. With other sensors, measurements are taken periodically at a certain measuring interval. It would not make sense with the use of a limit switch not to log every 0/1 change immediately.

How to wire a limit switch?

Wiring a limiter switch can be complicated at times. But at Crodeon, we like to find easy solutions. That's why we designed Reporter, a wireless plug & play sensor gateway. When you want to connect a limit switch, all you have to do is plug it into the sensor module. Fiddling with copper wires is a thing of the past now.

Getting the limit switch status online

You want to connect a limiter switch to the cloud for remote monitoring of your project, but how exactly does this work? And how can we easily visualise the status of a limit switch in the cloud? First of all, we need a sensor device or data logger to connect to. Our Reporter with real-time connection to the cloud fulfils this function. Reporter is compatible with a wide range of limit switches from different manufacturers.

limit switches internet connected

Every Reporter is out-of-the-box connected to the Crodeon Dashboard, a lightweight web application on your pc or smartphone. Sensor data is transmitted in real-time and visualised in a graphical way. From the Crodeon Dashboard, there's also the possibility to export data to Excel as a CSV-file or access data through a Rest API.

crodeon dashboard

Combination with other sensors

Your Reporter offers multiple sensor connectors so you can combine a limit switch with any other sensor from our shop. This allows you for example to read pressure, temperature or a tank level along with the status of a mechanical contact switch.

It is also possible to connect multiple limit switches to one Reporter. Reporter has a total of four connectors and as long as a connector is available, additional switches can be added. All sensors and switches have a wired connection to Reporter. Reporter is responsible for power, data storage and connectivity are management.

€499

Start measuring today

Doyou want to connect an limiter switch to better track your remote monitoring project with online visualised data? Then Reporter is an easy and reliable way to start logging data today. At Crodeon, we make sure you don't waste time setting up and installing hardware. We source the sensors from renowned manufacturers and our hardware is 100% plug & play. Get in touch if you have any questions or follow Crodeon on LinkedIn for more updates.

Back to blog

Any questions?

Call us at +32474097705 Or use the contact form

  • flow sensor

    Connecting a water flow sensor to the cloud

    In this guide, we will walk you through how to connect a water flow meter to the cloud using Reporter, ensuring you get instant access to important water usage data...

    Connecting a water flow sensor to the cloud

    In this guide, we will walk you through how to connect a water flow meter to the cloud using Reporter, ensuring you get instant access to important water usage data...

  • Crodeon sensor adapters

    Sensor adapters, what are they and how do they ...

    A sensor adapter acts as a bridge between various types of sensors and Reporter, the main monitoring device. It translates the raw measurement data into something Reporter can easily understand....

    Sensor adapters, what are they and how do they ...

    A sensor adapter acts as a bridge between various types of sensors and Reporter, the main monitoring device. It translates the raw measurement data into something Reporter can easily understand....

  • Rode Rozen & Tortilla's uses Reporter for reliable temperature monitoring

    Rode Rozen & Tortilla's uses Reporter for relia...

    Rode Rozen & Tortilla's is a catering company from Delft run by two young and ambitious entrepreneurs. They provide catering on request for events, ranging from large festivals to intimate...

    Rode Rozen & Tortilla's uses Reporter for relia...

    Rode Rozen & Tortilla's is a catering company from Delft run by two young and ambitious entrepreneurs. They provide catering on request for events, ranging from large festivals to intimate...

  • justitiepaleis

    Artes Woudenberg uses Reporter for wind monitor...

    The Palace of Justice in Brussels, also known as the ‘eternal construction site’, has been covered in scaffolding for decades. Recently, this came to an end as the planned restoration...

    Artes Woudenberg uses Reporter for wind monitor...

    The Palace of Justice in Brussels, also known as the ‘eternal construction site’, has been covered in scaffolding for decades. Recently, this came to an end as the planned restoration...

1 of 4
  • Demo laptop

    Live online demo

    Sign up for a free account on the Crodeon Dashboard a watch a real live working demo.

    Watch the demo 
  • person

    Talk to sales

    Schedule an appointment with Jonathan, our Sales Manager, for more information about this solution.

    Schedule a call 
  • phone email

    Contact us

    For partnerships, distribution, or any other question, don't hesistate to contact us!

    Contact us