Description
Ethernet to I2C conversion should be easy, powerful, and fast! Convert Ethernet to I2C using over a TCP port with two simple commands for writing and reading I2C data. Connect NCD I2C devices with a desktop computer using this I2C adapter and take control using our software or pick apart the source code and write your own software in any language that supports TCP Network communications (which is just about all computers and languages). Plug in our Ethernet to I2C converter into any available Ethernet port on your Router, Open the Port 2101 start sending commands to talk directly to low-level I2C hardware. Supports Static IP addresses as well as DHCP and a programmable TCP Port (default is 2101). Uses the NCD5500 Ethernet Module for communications.
Use our FREE AnyI2C software and start talking to the complete ecosystem of NCD nodeLynk I2C Devices with just a few button clicks. Watch data communications in the Log window so you can see it work.
Use this Ethernet interface to read sensors, control relays and PWM controllers. Use in industrial 4-20 mA read/write applications, and much more. Read light sensors, temperature/humidity sensors, potentiometers, moisture sensors, all at a very low cost. This converter is hardware compatible with all programming languages and operating systems that support TCP communications.
Requires External 12VDC Power Supply
The Best Ethernet to I2C Converter Available!
This Ethernet to I2C converter uses the same firmware as our USB to I2C converter, which is one of our most popular products with TONS of repeat customers! The I2C conversion protocol is highly documented, and works exactly as a COM port, except it uses TCP bytes for communications instead of COM bytes. This converter is ready to go to work immediately! Plug it in and it’s ready to start talking to I2C devices, no complex configuration, and no bizarre drivers.
Firmware Version 6:
This device uses Version 6 firmware, which is nearly our final release version of firmware for this device. Version 6 supports Alpha Station 1.0.0.5 or later. Alpha Station 1.0.0.6 or later is required to take full advantage of device settings. The following features were added to Version 6 Firmware.
- Now Supports I2C Bus Scan
- Now Supports I2C Bus Speed Selection Stored in EEPROM
- Now Supports Bootup of I2C Bus Speed of 38, 100, 200, 300, and 400 KHz
- Added a I2C Write + Read Command for Faster Communications with a Single Transaction
- Added a Soft Reboot Command
- Added a Hard Reboot Command
- Added a Manual I2C Stop Command
- I2C Communications is Hardware Based, Not Software
- Software Programmable Communication Speeds:
- 38KHz, 100KHz, 200KHz, 300KHz, and 400KHz
Designed with Visual Studio in Mind
The NCD Ethernet to I2C Converter is a perfect companion to add automation, sensing, monitoring, and control features to Visual Studio applications. We are always improving our Alpha Station Software framework, which includes all libraries needed to communicate to every kind of I2C sensor and controller imaginable. Simple libraries for I2C Read, Write, and Write Read operations make it easy to talk to all kinds of hardware with minimal time investment. Talk to displays, sensors, multiplexers, relay controllers, pulse width modulators, and more. The Alpha Station framework is ready to go to work monitoring and controlling using Visual Studio Community Edition (free from Microsoft.com).
Compatibility
Ethernet TCP/IP Compatibility Notes
This device periodically sends UDP Packets on port 13,000, which help identify the IP address of this device on your network.
Customize
We Customize Just for You!!
NCD offers many custom IoT electronic design services to help tailor our product to your exact needs. Whether you are looking for custom firmware, circuit board modifications, metal enclosures, or industrial color printing, we can help you with a wide variety of design services.
Custom IoT Electronic Design Services Process
Most of our users purchase off-the-shelf hardware for initial testing. Once everything is working, they contact us to build a custom solution which may include specialized changes to the board, firmware, connectors, etc. Custom boards have many advantages such as reduced wiring, easy installation, small size, less power consumption, and in some cases, an overall reduction in product cost. Custom IoT Electronic Design Services will have your company name and logo on the board as well as the enclosure.
Customized IoT Electronics
NCD engineers can help build a customized solution for your particular application based on the designs you see on our website. We can combine devices onto a single board, change the shape, or even some of the components to meet your exact needs. We also provide turn-key metal enclosures with powder coating and full-color printing on the top side starting at just $500 for setup! We have more than 20 years of experience in electronics design and manufacturing. All of our products are designed and manufactured in the USA, so we are here to support the products we make. We only ask that our customers prototype their needs using our existing products before we customize.
Customization Guidelines
- Custom designs should be based on our existing product because we can’t build rockets or electric cars over here!
- We do not provide customization services if it involves the introduction of a new or untested technology.
- Custom engineering fees depend on your requirements, so please contact us for a quote!
- We maintain ownership of all designs, including our customized designs as they are based on our existing Design.
- We will only ship the customized product to you or your authorized agents.
- We have an NDA available if needed.
- The turn-around time is about 2-3 weeks.
- We specialize in low-volume designs, no quantity is too small!
- We have the ability to scale to large volumes as needed.
Getting Started with Product Customization
All you have to do is contact us and we will walk you through the process from beginning to end, based on your individual needs. Some people are surprised at how fast we finish CAD design (usually a few hours), but keep in mind, we still have to build your design, which takes considerably more time. When we customize product, here are the general services we provide:
- We design the circuit board.
- We communicate with our customers throughout the customization and manufacturing process.
- We manufacture surface mount stencils and circuit boards.
- We program our pick and place machines to build your boards.
- We build a working sample and run it through our wave solder machine.
- We test your custom IoT solution.
- Once the design is finalized it won’t be possible to make changes during production (changes cost money and require us to repeat the above processes)
- Once it meets all your requirements, we will start production as needed.
- We work with our metal fabricators to design a metal enclosure if required.
- You work with our artist to print the top side of the enclosure in full color with your company logo if required.
+MORE App customizations
We partnered with Blynk who have developed the +MORE app. If you are interested in customization to their +MORE app then we're sure you will enjoy working with them as much as we did. They can customize the user interface +MORE mobile app at your request.
- Add new functionality and features to the mobile applications and web dashboard
- Change/ add data visualizations options
Contact them today for custom App Development!
White-labeled mobile apps and dashboard
Blynk the developer of +MORE has a fantastic team of developers eager to help with your IoT applications. They offer the following services.
We provide white-label IoT infrastructure:
- Private IoT cloud
- Branded mobile applications for remote monitoring and control
- A branded web dashboard to manage fleet of your devices
- Big Data analysis with actionable insights
- Development of machine learning algorithms
Contact them today for all of your IoT cloud needs!