We will now send email and text messages using our BRX Do-More controller. Sending email messages from the PLC sounds like an easy task. However, very few applications do this on the production floor. This is probably due to the networks involved and using authentication can be complicated. In our example, we will use a restricted Gmail SMTP server so no authentication will be required. We will walk through sending email and text messages from the PLC to Google Gmail. Once in your Gmail account, the message can be automatically forwarded to another verified email or SMS text message address.
The BRX Series PLC also has this Email capability along with attaching files. Let’s get started.
More information can be obtained at our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video.
http://accautomation.ca/brx-plc-email-text-sms-messaging-gmail
Note:
Google is removing "Less Secured Apps" in the mail app. (Gmail) If you are using this to send email from your controller, you must enable 2-step verification. This will then give you the option to generate an "App Password" for your controller or program.
Gmail Less Secure App Access - App Passwords
https://youtube.com/shorts/r9WxLTNDz24
Previously in this BRX Series PLC, we looked at the following:
System Hardware
http://accautomation.ca/brx-plc-system-hardware
System Hardware Video
https://youtu.be/wSYgY09VYeA
Unboxing Video
https://youtu.be/-Tf8m3BqzPo
Installing the Software
http://accautomation.ca/brx-plc-installing-the-software
