Octopush SMS Module

The Octopush SMS module enables you to send SMS notifications directly from your Ignition SCADA system using the Octopush API.

Features

• Direct SMS Integration - Send SMS from Ignition scripts and alarms
• Flexible Configuration - Configure multiple Octopush accounts
• Alarm Integration - Automatic SMS notifications for critical alarms
• Message Templates - Reusable message templates
• Delivery Tracking - Track message delivery status

Installation

Download and install the Octopush module following our Quick Start Guide.

Configuration

API Credentials

1. Navigate to Config > Octopush SMS
2. Enter your Octopush API credentials:
   • API User Key
   • API Key
3. Test the connection

Message Settings

Configure default settings:

• Sender name
• Default recipients
• Message format (SMS or premium SMS)

Usage

Sending SMS from Scripts

# Send a simple SMS
system.octopush.sendSMS(
    phoneNumber="+33612345678",
    message="Alert: Temperature exceeded threshold"
)

# Send to multiple recipients
recipients = ["+33612345678", "+33698765432"]
system.octopush.sendSMSToMultiple(
    phoneNumbers=recipients,
    message="System notification"
)

Alarm Notification Pipeline

Configure alarm notification:

1. Create an alarm pipeline
2. Add the Octopush notification block
3. Configure message template
4. Set recipient list

Best Practices

• Use message templates for consistency
• Limit SMS for critical alerts only
• Monitor API usage and costs
• Test configurations in development first

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

SMS not delivered

• Verify API credentials
• Check phone number format
• Verify Octopush account credit

Connection errors

• Test network connectivity
• Check firewall rules
• Verify API endpoint accessibility

Support

For technical support, contact our team or consult the API Reference.