Blynk and NCD: IoT for Your Business Running from Day One

We’re excited to announce our partnership with National Control Devices (NCD), making IoT setup as simple as it gets: choose NCD’s off-the-shelf hardware, connect it to Blynk IoT platform using Node-RED, and gain instant access to secure cloud storage, real-time device monitoring and control through customizable apps—all with no coding needed.

This collaboration is set to empower a variety of industries—from construction and industrial automation to smart agriculture, building management, and environmental monitoring. With the ready-to-deploy nature of our joint solution, businesses can rapidly implement IoT systems, boosting efficiency and innovation without the usual challenges of custom IoT development.

National Control Devices (NCD) is a trusted provider of industrial-grade IoT hardware, specializing in reliable and scalable sensors, gateways, and controllers. With over two decades of experience, their hardware is known for durability and ease of integration, making it an ideal choice for businesses implementing powerful and efficient IoT systems.

“Our partnership with NCD is a game-changer for enterprises looking to leverage IoT technology quickly and efficiently,” said Pavlo Bayborodin, CEO of Blynk. “By combining our intuitive software with NCD’s versatile hardware, we’re providing a comprehensive solution that’s ready to deploy out of the box.”

Why This Partnership Works for You

1. ‍Ready-to-Deploy Solutions: With Blynk and NCD, you get a fully integrated IoT setup that pairs NCD’s hardware with Blynk’s software, no custom development required. Any technician can handle the setup without needing a software developer or embedded engineer.
2. ‍Faster Time to Market: The smooth integration means you can launch your IoT projects quickly, getting things up and running faster than ever.
3. ‍Cost-Effective: Using off-the-shelf hardware and ready-made software helps cut down on both development and operational costs.
4. ‍Scalability: Blynk’s platform grows with you, supporting thousands of devices and types in a single app, so your IoT solutions can expand as your business does.

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“We are thrilled to partner with Blynk to offer our customers a turnkey IoT solution,” said Anil Bhaskar, CEO of NCD. “Our vast range of sensors and gateways are designed for reliability and ease of use, and when combined with Blynk’s software, they provide an unparalleled solution for enterprises looking to implement IoT technology swiftly and effectively.”

To learn more about these joint solutions, attend a live demo on September 10, 2024 10:00 AM EST on how to “Eliminate custom development for your enterprise IoT projects with Blynk and NCD”.

Meanwhile, let’s explore how you can get started with these solutions step by step.

No Software Development Expertise Required

Setting up your IoT devices is straightforward with our solution. There’s no need for coding or hiring a team of software engineers. Any technician can use Node-RED and our pre-configured Blueprints to connect NCD devices to Blynk’s platform.

With Any MQTT-Compatible Device

All MQTT-enabled devices from NCD are compatible with Blynk, including a range of sensors and gateways designed for various enterprise and industrial applications. NCD offers, among others, a comprehensive solution for monitoring environmental conditions, 3-channel AC current monitor, vibration & temperature sensors, contact closure sensor, water leak detection sensor, and many more.

How the No-Code Magic Works

To get started, select the NCD devices that fit your needs and use Node-RED along with our Blueprints to connect them to Blynk. Blynk Blueprints come with ready-to-use Node-RED flow files and pre-built dashboards for various sensors and gateways, allowing you to set up your system quickly and effortlessly without extra configuration. For those looking to customize further, our detailed guides provide additional insights on how everything works. Some of the Blueprints for NCD hardware are referenced in the Resources section below for easy access to the tools you need.

Ideal for Businesses

Our solutions are designed for complex business use cases, making them work best with Blynk’s PRO and Enterprise plans, which offer the scalability and advanced features needed for extensive IoT deployments supporting thousands of devices and device types within a single app. However, they are available for all Blynk plans, ensuring flexibility for various needs.

Focus on What Matters Most

This partnership is all about making IoT deployment easier and more accessible. With Blynk and NCD, you can leverage advanced IoT features from day one and concentrate on what truly matters for your business.

Resources:

Featured NCD hardware
A selection of NCD sensors and gateways ideal for industrial use cases. Each piece is linked to relevant Blueprints and guides and has a direct link to the NCD store where you can purchase them.

NCD Environmental Air Quality Sensor
‍This is a pre-built project that includes mobile and web dashboards and everything necessary to set up and monitor an industrial-grade environment IoT sensor for monitoring temperature, pressure, humidity, gas resistance & indoor air quality with no coding.

NCD Enterprise IIoT Gateway
This guide covers unpacking, initial setup, configuring Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and LTE connectivity, and integrating with Blynk Cloud and Node-RED without coding.

Setting Up Blynk MQTT Client with Node-RED
This guide walks you through setting up a Node-RED flow to connect any MQTT-enabled hardware to Blynk. It works smoothly with NCD hardware through its visual programming interface. With drag-and-drop functionality, users can effortlessly create workflows by connecting nodes to perform various tasks without extensive coding.

NCD Industrial Vibration Sensor
A detailed guide on connecting the NCD Industrial Vibration Sensor to Blynk that can be extrapolated to any other NCD hardware.