HiveMQ Edge FAQs

Can I, as a customer, build my own protocol adapter? Do I have to pay for it?

Customers can build their own protocol adapter using a template that is included in the product. This capability is open-source (free)

Is HiveMQ Edge Bi-directional? Does it provide command-and-control functionality?

Not at this time.

What is the maximum memory of Offline Buffering before I start losing messages?

Offline Buffering is set based on the customer’s needs, i.e. the more disk capacity you have, the higher you can set thresholds for data storage and queue sizing.

Which industrial protocols are supported?

HiveMQ Edge features protocol adapters for the following diverse protocols — Modbus, OPC-UA, Modbus, OPC-UA, HTTP, Siemens, Beckhoff, BACnet, and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell.

Customers can also create their own protocol adapters using a template in HiveMQ Edge.

How does HiveMQ Edge connect to my Enterprise?

HiveMQ Edge unifies non-MQTT protocols into a standard MQTT workload. It can then seamlessly connect with HiveMQ’s enterprise broker via an MQTT bridge.

How do I view sensor data from my PLC?

Once the data is converted to an MQTT payload, you can subscribe to the topic mapped to the sensor data and view it on any MQTT client (CLI, Cloud, Web-client, etc.).

Can I contribute my own data models to the runtime?

ArcheTypes can be defined loosely in configuration or via API or admin console. These types can then be mapped onto your fieldbus protocols to maintain a unified model in the enterprise.

Can I deploy HiveMQ Edge using containerization?

Yes, HiveMQ Edge can be deployed into a Kubernetes or Docker container.

Can I configure and control HiveMQ Edge with an API?

HiveMQ Edge comes with out-of-the-box API support. Authentication is achieved using a pluggable username/password and bearer Token scheme.

Can I configure and control HiveMQ Edge through an admin console?

HiveMQ Edge has an admin console that can connect to the enterprise, visualize your data model and configure your protocol adapters. It can also display real-time telemetry and manage your modules.

How long does it take to get HiveMQ Edge up and running?

HiveMQ Edge can be downloaded and installed in 5 minutes using the self-contained runtime jar file. Simply run java -jar <jar-file-name> and visit the admin console to get up and running.