Reliable SMS Alerts: SMS for Dataloggers & PLCs

How to Enable SMS Alerts for Your Datalogger or PLC with Notifyre

In industrial environments, real-time alerts are critical. Whether you’re monitoring a datalogger, a PLC, or an entire SCADA system, downtime or missed alarms can cost thousands in lost productivity and safety risks. While many systems offer email notifications, SMS remains the most reliable channel, it works even when internet connectivity is down.

If you’re looking for a simple, scalable way to enable SMS alerts, Notifyre offers three powerful solutions: SMS API, Email to SMS, and Zapier integration.

Why SMS Alerts Matter for Industrial Monitoring

• Instant Notifications: SMS delivers alerts directly to mobile devices, ensuring your team reacts within seconds.
• Works Offline: Unlike push notifications or email, SMS doesn’t rely on Wi-Fi or app installations.
• Compliance & Security: Notifyre’s infrastructure is HIPAA compliant, with 99.99% uptime for mission-critical alerts.

Option 1: Automate Alerts with Notifyre’s SMS API

For developers and integrators, Notifyre’s REST-based SMS API is the ultimate solution for full control and automation:

• Send SMS Alerts from Your PLC or Datalogger: Trigger SMS when a threshold is exceeded or a fault occurs.
• Two-Way Communication: Use webhooks to receive responses and update your system in real time.
• Scalable & Secure: Built for high-volume alerts with advanced network infrastructure.

SMS Alert Use Cases:

• SCADA systems sending critical alarms to on-call engineers.
• IoT gateways triggering SMS alerts for temperature or pressure anomalies.
• Automated maintenance reminders for remote equipment.

Explore Notifyre’s SMS API for documentation and quick-start guides.

Option 2: Enable Alerts via Email to SMS

If your datalogger or PLC already sends email notifications, you can trigger an SMS to send without coding:

How It Works: Configure your system to send alert emails to send to a Notifyre email address that is configured to send SMS within your Notifyre account. Forward this email on using Notifyre's email to SMS gateway to convert the email to SMS. 

Compatible with All Major Email Clients: Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and more.

Fast Deployment: Perfect for IT teams who need a quick solution without modifying existing systems.

Learn how to set up automatic email to SMS alerts

Option 3: SMS Integration via Zapier

For businesses using cloud-based monitoring tools or ticketing systems, Notifyre integrates with Zapier, connecting you to 7,000+ apps:

• Trigger SMS from Any App: SCADA dashboards, Google Sheets, Slack, or even Gmail.
• No Coding Required: Build workflows (Zaps) in minutes.

Popular Datalogger Use Cases:

• Send SMS when a sensor reading exceeds a limit in your IoT platform.
• Notify engineers when a critical ticket is created in your helpdesk system.
• Alert managers when a production report is uploaded to Google Drive.

Why Choose Notifyre for SMS Datalogger Alerts?

1. Reliable Delivery When It Matters Most

• 99.99% uptime for mission‑critical alerts.
• Works even when internet or apps fail, SMS goes direct to mobile.
• SMS Delivery reports so you know every alert gets through.

2. Flexible Integration Options

• Email to SMS: Convert existing email alarms into SMS in minutes.
• Zapier: No‑code automation with 7,000+ apps.
• SMS API: Full developer control with REST API, SDKs, and webhooks.

3. Two‑Way Communication

• Receive replies from technicians for acknowledgment or instructions.
• Use a dedicated virtual SMS number for clear, trackable conversations.

4. Enterprise‑Grade Security

• HTTPS‑only API with token authentication.
• ISO 27001 certified, HIPAA compliant, AES‑256 encryption.
• Authorised sender controls for Email to SMS.

5. Built for Scale & Compliance

• Handles high‑volume alerts without throttling.
• Virtual SMS numbers & Sender ID compliance
• Built‑in opt‑out/unsubscribe management for compliance and list hygiene

6. Admin & Control Features

• Team management and sub‑user roles.
• Live-tracking & message logs for audits.
• Delivery notifications to email for simple off‑platform auditing and alert triage.

7. Easy to Get Started

• No hardware required, cloud‑based platform.
• Quick setup guides for API, Email to SMS, and Zapier.
• Local support, live chat and clear documentation.