Introduction

This document describes the importance of the MQTT Client application and its purpose in the Proficy product suite. The MQTT Client application can be installed along with the SCADA products using the iFIX Integrated installer.

Data published from devices such as sensors, units, and other PLCs, is consumed by the MQTT clients. For better communication and interoperability of the SCADA products with MQTT data, we need to support the MQTT protocol. Data received by the MQTT Client is translated to OPC UA data. The translated data is then used by the SCADA products to visualize and monitor the data. This allows you to leverage the advantages of both the MQTT and OPC UA protocols.

The MQTT Client establishes a connection with the MQTT broker and subscribes to the data published on various topics. The published data received through the MQTT Client is then translated into OPC UA data. The OPC UA clients in products such as iFIX, CIMPLICITY, Operations Hub, and so on can connect to the OPC UA server and subscribe to the data.

All the SCADA products at GE can now leverage this application to handle and support MQTT data received from the Client applications.

MQTT in Configuration Hub helps you to configure the MQTT Client and OPC UA Server. For more information, refer to MQTT Client in Configuration Hub.