Node-RED flow to send OpenWeatherMap(OWM) data to Fogwing

This repository contains a Node-RED flow, that allows you to retrieve weather data from the OpenWeatherMap API and send it to the Fogwing IoTHub API.

Note: This Node-RED flow is specific to send OpenWeatherMap (OWM) to Fogwing. It may require additional modifications and configurations to work properly with your specific use case.

Pre-requisites:

• Node-RED

OpenWeatherMap to Fogwing Client Node-RED Flow

To run the flows.json Node-RED flow, follow the step-by-step instructions below:

Step 1: Clone the Repository

• Clone the fogwing-thirdpatry-integration-node-red repository containing the program code to your local machine.

Step 2: Install and run Node-RED

• Install Node-RED on your local machine by following this guide which provides detailed instructions on the installation process for a smooth setup.
• Once Node-RED is installed, open a Command Prompt or Terminal window and run the command node-red. Node-RED will start running and display log messages in the Command Prompt or Terminal window.
• Open a web browser and visit http://localhost:1880 or http://127.0.0.1:1880 to access the Node-RED editor interface

Step 3: Import Flow

• To import a flow file in Node-RED, open the editor interface and click on menu in the upper right corner of the window. Select Import from the menu and browse to the flows.json file from the downloaded file. Click on the Import button to import the flow into the editor.

Step 4: Update Credentials

• Update your OpenWeatherMap API key and city name in the OWM Cred node.
• Update your Fogwing credentials with Fogwing Account ID, API key and Edge EUI in the FW Cred node.

Note: Ensure that you provide valid OWM and Fogwing IoTHub credentials both nodes for successful data transmission.

Step 5: Run the Node-RED Flow

• Click on Send Data node to send OWM data to Fogwing

Note: If everything goes according to the instructions mentioned above, you should see OpenWeatherMap data and {'statusCode': 201, 'message': 'Created', 'description': 'The Request Has Succeeded', 'data': 'Successfully published'} message displayed in the Node-RED debug window. In case of any errors or issues, an error message will be shown instead.

Step 6. Analyze Your Data on the Fogwing Platform

• Now you are ready to analyze your data at Fogwing Platform portal, you can check all the data within the data storage in the portal.

Where to Find Help and Resources for Fogwing

• Fogwing Open APIs Docs.
• OpenWeatherMap API Docs.
• Fogwing Platform Forum.
• Fogwing Platform Docs.

Please visit https://www.fogwing.io/industrial-iot-platform/ for more information about Fogwing Industrial IoT Platform.