PLC Data to MQTT
Passive methods to stream PLC tags to MQTT brokers and cloud platforms without touching ladder logic or stopping the line.
Industrial Automation · Reference Library
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Selection guides, head-to-head comparisons, and field-tested configuration notes for control engineers, integrators, and maintenance teams.
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G120 IOP-2 Commissioning
A step-by-step guide to commissioning SINAMICS G120 drives using the IOP-2 handheld operator panel — motor data entry, motor identification, keypad test run, and parameter cloning — covering when the IOP-2 suffices and when you still need a laptop.
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Piezo vs Strain Gauge Crimp Force Sensors
Comparing piezoelectric and strain gauge force sensors for crimp force monitoring across bandwidth, zero drift, overload tolerance, temperature sensitivity, and cost — with application-specific selection guidance.
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ISP vs Pre-Programmed MCUs for ECU Manufacturing
A manufacturing-line comparison of in-system programming vs. pre-programmed microcontrollers for automotive ECU production, covering cycle time, firmware revision agility, PCB design impact, and IATF 16949 traceability.
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Blue vs Red Laser Scanning
Compare blue laser (405-450 nm) and red laser (633-690 nm) 3D scanning performance on shiny, machined, and reflective metal surfaces — and understand when the shorter wavelength delivers a measurable improvement in scan data quality.
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Closed-Loop vs Open-Loop Dispensing
When does encoder-based closed-loop fluid dispensing pay for itself versus simpler open-loop time-pressure systems? Three ROI thresholds map fluid cost, scrap risk, and inspection labor to the right dispensing architecture.
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TLS Selection Guide
Navigate terrestrial laser scanner specifications — range, angular accuracy, scan speed, and environmental resilience — and match scanner capabilities to surveying, BIM, heritage, and industrial measurement applications.
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Cloud vs Local Dust Fume Extraction Control
Comparing cloud-based and local control architectures for industrial dust and fume extraction systems across energy cost, maintenance responsiveness, and cybersecurity — with a decision framework by system scale.
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Laser Scanner vs Safety Mat for Forklifts
A practical comparison of safety laser scanners and contact safety mats for narrow-aisle forklift personnel protection—stopping distance physics, false-trip rates, environmental robustness, and throughput economics.
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AS-Interface vs IO-Link
Compare AS-Interface and IO-Link communication protocols for process valve automation — topology, power delivery, data bandwidth, diagnostics, and compatibility with existing control systems.
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WiFi vs Wired Geotechnical DAQ
Compare WiFi and wired data acquisition for geotechnical field instrumentation — power autonomy, data reliability in remote sites, installation labor, and which applications justify wireless sensor networks.