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An infographic comparing passive human-in-the-loop PLC remote control with active, automated, on-site Edge Control for PLCs.

Beyond Remote Access: Implementing True Edge Control for Your PLCs with the EG5120

Go beyond basic PLC remote control. Learn how an edge gateway like the EG5120 can run local logic to provide true, real-time edge control for...

Robert Liao
An architectural blueprint diagram of an edge computing IoT system for real-time control, showing the four key layers from data acquisition to cloud supervision.

The Architecture of Edge Computing IoT: A Blueprint for Real-Time Control

Explore the architecture of edge computing IoT for real-time control. Our blueprint details the data flow from sensor to actuator on an edge gateway. ...

Robert Liao
An infographic showing the spectrum of edge products, from a simple Edge Gateway to a powerful Edge Server, illustrating the trade-offs in cost and complexity.

A Buyer's Guide to Edge Products: Choosing the Right Hardware for Your Application

A buyer's guide to edge products. Learn the key differences between an Edge Gateway, an Industrial PC (IPC), and an Edge Server to choose the...

Robert Liao
An infographic showing the evolution from PLC and cloud control to the superior model of Edge Control, which is both fast and smart.

What is Edge Control? The Future of Real-Time Industrial Automation

What is Edge Control? Our guide explains how this evolution of edge computing enables real-time, intelligent, and resilient control for industrial automation. ...

Robert Liao
An infographic comparing the costly downtime of reactive maintenance to the proactive, downtime-avoiding model of predictive maintenance.

Getting Started with Predictive Maintenance: Using the S6000U for IoT Machine Monitoring

A beginner's guide to predictive maintenance using IoT machine monitoring. Learn how to use a vibration sensor like the S6000U to prevent equipment failure. ...

Robert Liao
A diagram comparing the high latency of cloud-based industrial alarms to the low-latency, direct path of an edge alarm notification from a Robustel gateway.

Don't Wait for the Cloud: Why Edge Alarm Notifications are Essential for IIoT

Use Robustel Edge2Cloud Pro's local processing for ultra-fast edge alarm notifications. Go beyond the cloud for reliable, real-time industrial IoT alerts. ...

Ken Li
A simple block diagram illustrating an MQTT JSON data flow from industrial equipment to a Home Assistant server. On the left, a schematic of a machine/sensor setup sends data via an arrow labeled

How to add an MQTT device in Home Assistant on the EG5120 edge gateway

A step-by-step guide to integrate an MQTT device into Home Assistant running on your Robustel EG5120. Learn local configuration via YAML for Industrial IoT. ...

Jens Zhou
Diagram showing the Robustel EG5120 as a Zigbee Home Assistant gateway, connecting to smart home devices like sensors and lights via a USB dongle.

How to connect Zigbee devices to Home Assistant using the EG5120 edge gateway

Unlock powerful smart home automation. Learn how to use the Robustel EG5120 as a reliable Zigbee Home Assistant gateway with the ZHA integration. ...

Jens Zhou
A diagram showing IoT devices communicating locally with Home Assistant and an MQTT broker on a Robustel EG5120 edge gateway, independent of the cloud.

How to install an MQTT Broker for Home Assistant on the EG5120

Jens Zhou, Technical Support Engineer at Robustel Jens Zhou is a Technical Support Engineer at Robustel, specializing in industrial IoT and edge gateway applications. He...

Anson Feng
A diagram illustrating easy UI management of Home Assistant running on a Robustel EG5120 edge gateway.

How to install an file editor for Home Assistant on the EG5120

Learn to install a Home Assistant file editor on your Robustel EG5120. This step-by-step guide helps you easily edit your YAML files directly from the...

Jens Zhou
A comparison of a messy Raspberry Pi smart home hub versus a clean, professionally installed Robustel EG5120 industrial edge gateway for home automation.

Using the EG5120 Industrial Edge Gateway for Home Automation with Home Assistant

Go beyond consumer gadgets. Learn why an industrial edge gateway for home automation is the secret to building a truly reliable, future-proof system. ...

Jens Zhou
An illustration showing the integration challenge between a traditional KNX building automation system and the modern world of IoT, cloud, and mobile apps.

Unlocking Smart Buildings: Deploy a KNX IoT Gateway on the Robustel EG5120

Unlock seamless smart building automation. Learn how the Robustel EG5120, a powerful KNX IoT Gateway, runs the KNX IoT API Server via Docker for easy...

YiHai Zheng
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