OPC software dataFEED MQTT Connector

monitoringdata acquisition and analysisIoT cloud connectivity

Summary

• dataFEED MQTT Connector enables the integration of production environments and their data into IoT and Industrie 4.0 solutions.
• Supports MQTT Publisher to send production data to brokers or directly to cloud IoT/Big Data applications (Microsoft Azure IoT, Amazon AWS, IBM Cloud).
• Flexible, freely definable JSON payload format to match cloud solution requirements.
• Compatible with private and public cloud deployments for further processing and analysis.

Gateway to IoT clouds via MQTT

• Simple integration of PLC/control data into IoT and Industry 4.0 architectures.
• Reuse of existing OPC Classic components within MQTT-based applications to reduce cost and effort.
• Enables non‑MQTT-ready devices (e.g. Siemens S5 controllers) to participate in cloud applications.
• Recipe manager functionality for cloud-to-controller writeback via MQTT Subscriber.
• No changes required to existing control programs.
• Direct device-to-cloud transfer possible (MQTT Publisher) without an intermediate broker.

Easy configuration

• Advanced, intuitive graphical interface for rapid MQTT communication setup.
• Smart defaults, configuration wizards and drag-and-drop support for faster commissioning.
• Freely definable and adjustable JSON formatting to fit target cloud schemas.

Advanced security

• High data security suitable for production environments.
• Store & Forward capability to buffer data during disconnections and retransmit automatically on reconnection.
• Support for MQTT-standard security mechanisms such as SSL/TLS encryption.
• Authentication by username/password and support for client certificates.
• Data encryption using multiple algorithms.

Order information
Scope of delivery:
Software: dataFEED OPC Suite, download via Softing website
License key: by e-mail or USB dongle
Documentation: PDF manual and online help (EN/DE)

Reference numbers
LRL-DY-135001 - dataFEED OPC Suite Extended license V5.x (includes PLC protocols, IoT cloud access, OPC UA support, Store And Forward mode, simultaneous access up to 100 OPC UA/OPC servers, and additional features)
HUA-DD-130001 - USB hardware key for dataFEED OPC Suite (V4.01 and later)
TSA-DY-140001 - Training: "Industry 4.0 Communication in Practice"

Related downloads & documentation
Datasheet: MQTT Connector (PDF)
User manual and release notes for dataFEED OPC Suite (V5.70) and connection guides for IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure IoT Hub and AWS IoT (PDF)

Features / Technical specifications

• Functionality: MQTT Publisher and MQTT Subscriber (including recipe manager for cloud-to-controller writeback).
• Data format: Freely definable JSON payloads.
• Cloud compatibility: Microsoft Azure IoT, Amazon AWS, IBM Cloud (connection guides provided).
• Reliability: Store & Forward for offline buffering and retransmission.
• Security: SSL/TLS, username/password and certificate-based authentication, multiple encryption algorithms.
• Integration: Support for OPC Classic, OPC UA and OPC Tunnel; enables inclusion of legacy controllers without program changes.
• Interface: GUI with wizards and drag-and-drop configuration.
• Licensing: Included in dataFEED OPC Suite Extended V5.x; USB hardware key option available.
• Documentation: PDF manuals and online help (English and German).