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1. Ignition Gateway platform
2. MQTT Server – (either MQTT Distributor running as a module on the Ignition Gateway or standalone Chariot Server)
3. Host Client – (MQTT Engine running as a module on the Ignition Gateway)
4. Edge hardware – (select appropriate edge hardware platform)
5. Edge Client – (Ignition Edge)
6. Protocols – (gather OT data from existing field equipment RTU's / PLC's using native protocols)
7. Cloud Injectors – (to transmit OT data to the cloud for big data analytics)

Interactive pdf version of this information,

Step 1. Installing Ignition Gateway

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• MQTT Distributor– Supports up to 50 client connections and installs as a module on the Ignition Gateway.
• MQTT Distributor Plus- Supports up to 250 client connections and installs as a module on the Ignition Gateway.
• Chariot- Supports unlimited client connections and installs as a standalone application on a Linux server or VM.

Click here to download the MQTT Distributor module – *note* scroll almost to the bottom of the page for the Cirrus Link Modules.

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MQTT Engine is a host client that allows Ignition to connect to MQTT Servers and receive MQTT messages.  MQTT Engine supports Sparkplug B which enables the auto-discovery of devices and tags with the rich tag metadata.

Click here to download the MQTT Engine module - *note* scroll almost to the bottom of the page for the Cirrus Link Modules.

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