MQTT Sparkplug: Bridging IT and OT in Industry 4.0!

The core of Industry 4.0 is the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), which enables factories to connect machines, sensors, robots, and other devices to the internet and to each other. When implementing IIoT, selecting the right communication standard that meets the needs of Industry 4.0 is a key challenge. MQTT Sparkplug is a communication protocol … Read more

The Correct Way to Publish-Subscribe MQTT Messages in Java

MQTT is a widely used messaging protocol in IoT projects, utilizing a publish–subscribe model for message communication. Below, we will demonstrate how to implement publishing–subscribe message data to an MQTT server using Java. First, include the pom dependency: <dependency> <groupId>org.eclipse.paho</groupId> <artifactId>org.eclipse.paho.client.mqttv3</artifactId> <version>1.2.5</version></dependency> Publish a JSON message to vehicle/monitor/{userId} as shown in the demo below: public … Read more

Application of MQTT Protocol & SparkPlug Specification in Industrial IoT

Introduction to Opto22 50 years focused on the forefront of global automation technology Founding member of the OPC UA protocol Released the world’s first edge programmable industrial controller in 2018 The only automation equipment manufacturer that offers a lifetime warranty on I/O modules Application of MQTT Protocol & SparkPlug Specification in Industrial IoTOpto22What is MQTT … Read more

MQTT-SN: The Smart Choice for Industrial IoT!

Many IoT projects fail primarily due to inaccurate project forecasts leading to excessively high operational costs. One of the main factors contributing to this issue, and also a major contributor to device costs, is the volume of data transmitted. Therefore, choosing an efficient method for communication between IoT devices and applications can help alleviate this … Read more

Comprehensive Analysis of the MQTT IoT Communication Protocol (Final Part)

The technical sharing related to MQTT will come to a close, and updates on the latest developments regarding MQTT will be provided periodically. Of course, if there are any aspects of MQTT that have not been thoroughly covered or if you have better suggestions, feel free to leave a comment. We will normally supplement based … Read more

Understanding MQTT Protocol Development Concepts

Hello everyone! Today, we will discuss one of the most commonly used communication protocols in the Internet of Things (IoT) — the MQTT protocol. I will explain this seemingly professional technical concept in the simplest way possible. What is MQTT? MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is like a “WeChat” system specifically designed for IoT devices. … Read more

EtherCAT Technology Applications in Wind Turbine Control Systems

The principle of wind power generation is to use wind to drive the rotation of the turbine blades, then through a speed-increasing device to enhance the speed to drive the generator to generate electricity, converting wind energy into mechanical energy, and then into electrical energy. According to the “2024 Global Wind Report” released by the … Read more

EtherCAT Protocol: The Communication Star in Robotics Applications and Its Allure

Click the blue text above to follow us Introduction:The Communication Revolution in the Robotics Industry In the era of Industry 4.0, the intelligence and collaborative capabilities of robots have become core competitive advantages. EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) has captured 35% of the global industrial robot communication protocol market share (2024 statistics) due to … Read more

MGate 5122 CANopen to Ethernet IP Protocol Setup Manual

1 Basic Product Setup 1. To log into the gateway’s configuration page, change the local computer’s network card IP address to 192.168.127.X The default factory IP address of the MGate 5121 is 192.168.127.254/24 The gateway’s default Ping service is disabled, so the factory IP address cannot be pinged. As shown in the figure below, set … Read more