300+ SCADA Protocol Articles & Guides
Deep dives on Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 61850, OPC UA, Profinet, MQTT, IEC 62443, and substation automation — written for practicing engineers.
Modbus to MQTT: How the Gateway Bridge Works
Modbus to MQTT explained: how a gateway maps registers to topics, builds JSON payloads, and handles reads, writes, QoS and TLS. With a worked example.
OPC UA vs OPC DA: The Full Comparison Every Engineer Needs
OPC UA vs OPC DA compared across security, platform, data model, and more. See the full table, key differences explained, and when to use each protocol.
OPC Classic vs OPC UA: Key Differences and Migration Guide
OPC Classic vs OPC UA: compare security, platform support, and data modeling. Plus a practical migration guide with three strategies to fit any situation.
OPC UA vs MQTT vs Modbus: Which Protocol Should You Use?
OPC UA vs MQTT vs Modbus: Which protocol fits your project? Compare security, speed, data modeling, and scalability to pick the right one for your IIoT system.
Free OPC UA Client: 6 Tools Compared and Tested
Free OPC UA client tools compared: UaExpert, Prosys, Softing, and open-source options, plus how to fix the certificate errors that block your first connection.
Best Free SCADA Software in 2026: 12 Open-Source and Free Platforms Compared
Compare 12 free SCADA software platforms for 2026. Covers Rapid SCADA, SCADA-LTS, JSON-SCADA, Ignition, and more with protocols, tag limits, and download links.