120V Source need send notice to PC to send email

[DrB0b]

I have a 120V signal coming out of this hardware to go to something, which can either be wired or wireless on its own network or connected to our internal wired/wireless that will send an email to a company.

Basically we have a sand sensor that when it goes off, time to order sand. The probe bought, about $400, outputs a 120V signal to power an alarm or light. Need it to interface into a IC or device to link to a PC program so I can automate a script to send an email saying, "Buy sand".

Not looking for a full design on the system but more of a "Hey this item can interface w/ 120 and when activated sends a signal/email/warning to a PC with X software." I know it can be done a lot of ways with expensive PLCs. Since this is its only job, curious if anyone knew of more economical ones.

Thanks in advance!

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[DrB0b]

Link didnt transfer:

http://www.omega.com/pptst/LV750.html

Learning - A never ending quest for knowledge usually attained by being thrown in a situation and told to fix it NOW.

 

[DrB0b]

So far have this:

http://www.controlbyweb.com/x301/

and this:

http://pcmicro.com/serialswitchsmtp/

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[JimInKS]

I use a rack mount version of this to monitor my server room.

I think you could to it with this:

http://www.itwatchdogs.com/product-detail-watchdog_100-67.html

and

http://www.itwatchdogs.com/product-detail-city_power_monitor-20.html

and you don't need a pc....

You might also be able to make this work:

http://www.itwatchdogs.com/product-detail-minigoose_ii-8.html

Give them a call on the phone if you are interested. I'm sure they can help you.