MQTT cloud: Secure MQTT data logger for industrial data

    IXON is your MQTT cloud solution for industrial data logging.
    Log machine data securely and reliably to Azure, AWS,
    Google Cloud, or any public cloud.

    Find out how it works
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    Open in more than one way

    Logging data to a 3rd party MQTT broker lets you transfer historical machine data to any system or cloud, allowing flexible processing, analysis, and visualization of your data.

    Ideal for users of IXON’s remote access  solution who want to build their IoT solution on top of a public cloud, or those transitioning from a third-party cloud to IXON. This feature is an integral part of IXON’s remote access solution, and will give you maximum freedom to log and use machine data the way you choose! 

    MQTT secure and reliable data logging

    Secure and reliable data logging

    IXON's solution captures both historical and live equipment data, and seamlessly sends these to your preferred system or cloud. 

    • Security first: secure and reliable data logging is supported by using encrypted connections, prioritizing security.
    • Local data buffering: in case of network interruptions, data loss is prevented by temporarily storing data locally on the router, and then syncing these with the MQTT broker again once the network connection is restored.
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    Easy configuration

    Using IXON to setup your MQTT connection is easy and fast. 

    • No scripting needed: easy configuration rather than scripting code minimizes setup errors and facilitates easy review and debugging.
    • Live data visibility: live data remains visible in IXON Cloud, which makes it easy to review how MQTT is used.
    • All protocols supported: you can log data from any device using Ethernet/IP, Modbus, MELSEC, OPC UA, Siemens S7 and more, and send it straight to your MQTT broker.

    IXON: the trusted partner of machine builders worldwide

    Frequently asked questions

    Why use IXON for data logging to an MQTT broker to communicate to your cloud system?

    IXON is the only vendor who offers secure, reliable and easy data logging to any MQTT broker forwarding data to a cloud system or self-hosted server without paying any additional fee. As Premium Remote Access solution, our edge gateways default offer local data buffering, can be visually configured, and sends data over encrypted connections. Moreover, our industrial VPN router is compatible with common PLC brands such as Siemens, Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi, and supports all major protocols including Modbus, OPC UA, MELSEC, Siemens S7 and Ethernet/IP. Also good to know: the ability to log data from your machines to your own cloud system via a MQTT broker is per default included with our edge gateways.

    How do I set up a connection with my MQTT broker or public IoT cloud?

    The IXrouter and SecureEdge gateways uniquely offer secure data logging to any MQTT broker or IoT cloud without having to go through cumbersome and error-prone scripting first. To set up an MQTT connection with a 3rd party broker or public cloud you can use the visual wizard in IXON, which typically only takes a few minutes.

    Can I use data logging if I suffer from poor network connectivity with my MQTT broker?

    Yes. By default, IXON's industrial VPN router offers local data buffering. This means that it continues to collect data from the PLC or IPC even when the connection with your IoT cloud or MQTT server is slow or unavailable. As soon as the connection with the broker is restored, all data will be sent. This way, you always have a reliable connection between your machine fleet and cloud system by using your own MQTT broker and our local data buffering reducing the risk significantly of losing data.

    How much does data logging to an MQTT broker cost?

    Short answer: nothing! Data logging to an MQTT broker or public cloud is default included with IXON's edge gateways. You only pay for the edge gateway, and will receive lots of other functionalities such as VPN and WebAccess,  fleet management, SSO, and a smartphone app for free. We also put no restrictions on the number of users, machines, and concurrent VPN connections, or on the amount of data logged.

    Check out the pricing page for the details, or get in touch with one of our experts for more information.

    Can I try this MQTT feature myself?

    Yes, to eligible machine builders we offer a free evaluation kit which you can use for 30 days, to test out the MQTT feature (and with that, many other features as well) in your own environment.

    The kit consists of the IXrouter3 or SecureEdge gateway with Ethernet, Wi-Fi and 4G connection. A user manual and all accessories are included as well. All you have to do is fill out the evaluation request form, and we will get back in touch with you for next steps.

    And promised: no strings attached!

    What is an MQTT broker and why does it matter for machine builders?

    MQTT stands for Message Queuing Telemetry Transport. It is a lightweight messaging protocol designed for machine-to-machine communication, specifically for Internet of Things (IoT) devices in low-bandwidth, high-latency, or unreliable network environments.

    This enables data communication directly to your own 3rd party cloud provider or self-hosted server. The required MQTT broker receives the machine data from our hardware locally, processes it, and forwards the data directly in your cloud database.

    How does IXON connect your machines to your cloud infrastructure?

    IXON has the possibility to use our data logging application in conjunction with your own MQTT broker, with which you can log your machine data directly to your chosen 3rd party broker and connect it to your MQTT cloud infrastructure instead of the IXON Cloud.

    Which MQTT brokers does IXON support?

    Supported MQTT brokers for connectivity to your cloud system or self-hosted server include, but are not limited to:

    • Azure IoT Hub
    • Azure Event Grid
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Core
    • Eclipse Mosquitto broker

    With our edge gateways, you can start logging data
    to an MQTT broker right away.

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