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OPC UA & MQTT: make machine data usable

Read selected machine data into a dashboard or business system. Preserve its meaning, timestamps and quality.

For: Manufacturers and software providers with existing industrial data sources

THE IMPLEMENTATION GOAL

A result you can verify.

The agreed signals appear with the correct units and time basis; interrupted or stale data is explicitly marked.

YOUR STARTING POINT

Three packages. A clear scope.

Choose the step you need. An existing assessment can provide the basis for implementation.

01

Assessment & roadmap

€699.00 one-off

One documented data source, one target system and up to 20 named signals; technical assessment using read-only access.

  • Technical review based on the documentation you provide
  • Written findings with prioritised next steps and clearly identified open questions
  • One online follow-up session to discuss the results

Fixed price for the stated assessment scope, including 19% VAT. Implementation and third-party fees are separate. An enquiry does not place an order.

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02

Implementation & handover

Individual project quote

A jointly scoped pilot with agreed systems, examples and acceptance criteria.

  • Document signals, units, quality indicators and their time basis
  • Implement one read-only data path with agreed buffering and failure behaviour
  • Check analysis and the identification of missing or stale values

Scope, project price, schedule and required provider services are agreed before commissioning. Handover includes the agreed technical documentation and introduction.

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03

Support & development

Individual monthly quote

Monitor one read-only data path, its backlog and connection states; support changes to the signal model.

  • Technical takeover of the agreed existing solution
  • Agreed monitoring, troubleshooting and change maintenance
  • Documented handover of open issues and completed changes

Monthly price, allowance, service hours, term and cancellation are agreed separately. Infrastructure, licences and on-call support are included only when explicitly offered.

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What we need to get started

  • Manufacturer documentation, available protocols and authorised read access
  • Signal list, units and the required analysis

A description is enough for your first enquiry. We will then agree suitable ways to exchange files and arrange access.

What the scope covers

The initial package excludes PLC programming, safety controls and changes to machine parameters. Real-time requirements and production approvals are clarified separately with the person responsible for the installation.

We check the package against your project. Your enquiry is non-binding; commissioning and scheduling are agreed afterwards.

UNDERSTAND THE TOPIC

Connecting machine data: a measurement needs units and a time reference.

OPC UA describes information models and the exchange of industrial data, among other things. MQTT can provide transport in suitable architectures. The OPC Foundation explains why these approaches can be used together. Your specific installation determines the available path.

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