Zoho IoT Integration

⏱️ Setup Time: 20-25 minutes | 📚 Prerequisites: Zoho account, LINK485 gateway configured | 🔒 Security: API Key authentication, HTTPS

LINK485 sends Modbus data to Zoho IoT via REST API or MQTT. Zoho IoT processes, stores, and makes data available to other Zoho applications for business intelligence, workflow automation, and custom app development.

1. Log in to Zoho: Access your Zoho IoT account
2. Create Workspace:
   • Click Create Workspace
   • Name: "LINK485 Industrial Monitoring"
   • Description: "Modbus device monitoring and analytics"
   • Click Create
3. Set Up Data Center: Select your preferred data center (US, EU, IN, AU)

Create Device Type

1. In your workspace, go to Device Types
2. Click Create Device Type
3. Configure:
   • Name: LINK485 Gateway
   • Description: Modbus to Cloud Gateway
   • Protocol: HTTPS or MQTT
4. Click Create

Define Data Points

Add data points (telemetry fields) for your Modbus devices:

1. In Device Type, click Add Data Point
2. Create these data points:
   • voltage - Type: Number, Unit: V
   • current - Type: Number, Unit: A
   • power - Type: Number, Unit: W
   • energy - Type: Number, Unit: kWh
   • temperature - Type: Number, Unit: °C
   • status - Type: String

Register Device

1. Go to Devices → Add Device
2. Select device type: LINK485 Gateway
3. Configure:
   • Device Name: Gateway-001
   • Device ID: link485-gateway-001
   • Location: (optional) Your facility location
4. Click Create
5. Copy the Device Access Token - you'll need this for authentication

For Link485 Air (WiFi)

1. Power on your Link485 Air device
2. Download Link485 App:
   • 📱 Android: Download from Play Store
   • 🍎 iOS: Download from App Store
3. Open App and Add Device: Tap "Add New Device"
4. Enter WiFi Credentials:
   • SSID: Your WiFi network name
   • Password: Your WiFi password
5. Choose Integration Type: Select "Zoho IoT" from dropdown
6. Enter Zoho IoT Details:
   • Workspace: Your Zoho IoT workspace name
   • Device ID: link485-gateway-001 (from Step 2)
   • Device Access Token: Paste the token from Step 2
   • Data Center: Select your region (US/EU/IN/AU)
   • Protocol: Choose REST API or MQTT
7. Tap "Connect" - Device will configure and start sending data

For Link485 4G (Cellular)

1. Power on your Link485 4G device with SIM card inserted
2. Download Link485 App (same as above)
3. Optional: Enter WiFi credentials for backup connectivity
4. Choose Integration Type: Select "Zoho IoT"
5. Enter Zoho IoT Details (same as above)
6. Tap "Connect" - Device uses 4G for primary connection

Data FROM Device

Device sends telemetry to Zoho IoT via:

The Link485 app configures this automatically. Data appears in your Zoho IoT dashboard within seconds.

Commands TO Device

Send commands from Zoho IoT dashboard or API:

Configure LINK485 to send data in Zoho IoT format:

Expected JSON Format

Configure Data Mapping

In LINK485 Dashboard, map Modbus registers to Zoho data points:

1. Go to Settings → Data Mapping
2. Select output format: Zoho IoT
3. Map registers:
   • Register 0 → voltage
   • Register 1 → current
   • Register 2 → power
   • Register 3 → energy
4. Click Save Mapping

1. Check Device Status:
   • In Zoho IoT, go to Devices
   • Device should show ● Online
   • Check "Last Seen" timestamp is recent
2. View Real-time Data:
   • Click on your device
   • Go to Telemetry tab
   • You should see live data updating
3. Check Data Logs:
   • Go to Logs section
   • Verify data is being received without errors

1. Go to Dashboards: In Zoho IoT workspace
2. Create New Dashboard: Click Create Dashboard
3. Add Widgets:
   • Gauge Widget: Show real-time power consumption
   • Line Chart: Display voltage/current trends over time
   • Stat Widget: Show total energy consumption
   • Device Status: Show online/offline status
4. Configure Widget:
   • Select device: Gateway-001
   • Select data point: power, voltage, etc.
   • Set refresh interval: 10-30 seconds
5. Arrange & Save: Drag widgets to layout and click Save

Create Alert Rule

1. Go to Alerts → Create Alert
2. Configure Rule:
   • Name: High Power Alert
   • Device: Gateway-001
   • Condition: power > 5000
   • Duration: 5 minutes (persistent condition)
3. Configure Notifications:
   • Email: your-email@example.com
   • SMS: (optional) +91-xxxxxxxxxx
   • Mobile Push: Enable Zoho IoT mobile app notifications
4. Click Create Alert

Example Alert Rules

Zoho Analytics Integration

1. In Zoho IoT, go to Integrations
2. Select Zoho Analytics
3. Click Connect
4. Select data points to sync
5. Create advanced reports and charts in Zoho Analytics

Zoho CRM Integration

Link IoT alerts to CRM for customer service workflows:

1. Enable Zoho CRM integration in Zoho IoT
2. Map device alerts to CRM cases/tickets
3. Automatically create service tickets when devices go offline
4. Track device maintenance in CRM

Zoho Creator Custom Apps

Build custom business apps using Zoho Creator with IoT data:

• Create maintenance scheduling apps
• Build custom energy billing systems
• Develop equipment tracking solutions
• Design operational dashboards for specific business needs

Command & Control

Send commands from Zoho IoT to LINK485 devices for remote control:

• Configure command topics in LINK485
• Create command templates in Zoho IoT
• Trigger commands from dashboard or workflows
• Track command execution history

Workflow Automation

Use Zoho Flow to create automated workflows:

• Auto-create maintenance tickets in CRM when device errors occur
• Send Slack/Teams notifications on critical alerts
• Update inventory systems based on production data
• Generate reports and email them on schedule

Custom Reports

Create custom reports in Zoho Analytics:

• Energy consumption trends and forecasts
• Equipment uptime/downtime analysis
• Cost analysis and billing reports
• Comparative analysis across multiple sites

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