MQTT based Sparkplug protocol supported by PFC200

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Edge of Network Applications

PFC200 Controllers with Sparkplug

MQTT based Sparkplug protocol supported by PFC200

Digitalization offers companies the great opportunity to shape their future dynamically and successfully. However, the digital transformation also entails many challenges. Networking, analytics, increased productivity and new business models are all challenges that have to be faced on a daily basis. There are no hard and fast rules for handling the digital transformation successfully. Therefore, forward-thinking companies need solutions tailored to meet their specific system requirements.

Sparkplug was developed primarily for connecting Edge of Network Nodes (EoN) to a MQTT broker. The broker is then responsible for distributing the data to clients such as SCADA and historian applications. In this architecture the EoN devices are "de-coupled" from the application allowing for a more efficient transport of data and reducing network traffic. WAGO’s second generation PFC200 controllers support the Sparkplug protocol helping users to streamline communications.

Advantages

  • PFC200 as Edge of Network node to control or monitor local equipment and easily exchange data with SCADA or Historian applications.
  • Use the secure publish and subscribe Sparkplug standard to de-couple applications in the IIoT age.
  • PFCs as a data concentrator, collecting information from existing plant for via MODBUS, EtherNet/IP, CANopen or EtherCAT.
  • With over 500+ I/O modules, collect and control systems with most any type of signal.

Connect the Worlds of Modern Engineering

Experience the possibilities of our open automation platform.
Whether you feel most at home in the world of PLC programming
or embedded programming (Linux, etc.), you are free to choose
with WAGO as our software tools offer the best of both worlds.
Combining that with the utmost in system modularity and flexibility,
as well as network independence, allows for modern engineering –
automation and IT in one platform.

Keep Important Data Secure

One of the major challenges that comes with
digitalization is figuring out how to securely collect
data from your manufacturing site‘s plant floors.
With the PFC200 Controllers, you‘ll always be on the
safe side. Our controllers encrypt information directly
and then transmit it securely to the Cloud via IPSec
or OpenVPN. These cybersecurity tools help users
transfer data in a secure manner with TLS security and
built-in Firewalls and VPNs.

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Learn more about how Sparkplug:

  • Connects the Worlds of Modern Engineering
  • Keeps Important Data Secure
  • Inspires Edge of Network Applications
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