Article Type: Reference
Audience: Solution Architects, OT Engineers, Controls Engineers, Integration Specialists, Partners
Module: Edge Connectivity & Device Gateway
Applies to Versions: Fuuz 2026.2+
1. Overview
Every industrial device, controller, SCADA system, and shop floor platform can connect to Fuuz through the Fuuz Device Gateway and its native industrial protocol drivers. This reference catalogs every major MES, SCADA, historian, PLC, robot, sensor, and industrial gateway platform with protocol support details, Fuuz native driver status, and known integration concerns.
The Fuuz Device Gateway is a proprietary on-premise software agent that provides bidirectional communication between Fuuz cloud and local industrial equipment. Key capabilities include:
- Remote Configuration: Once installed, all configuration is done remotely from the Fuuz Platform — no VPN or RDP access required.
- Auto-Updates: The gateway automatically updates to the latest version without manual intervention.
- Store-and-Forward: Values are stored locally during network interruptions and forwarded when connectivity resumes.
Edge vs. Cloud Connectivity: The Device Gateway handles on-premise and shop floor integration (PLCs, SCADA, sensors, databases). For cloud-based SaaS and enterprise application connectivity (ERP, CRM, eCommerce), refer to the companion article: Fuuz Cloud Connectors: Complete Integration Reference.
2. Fuuz Native Device Gateway Drivers (as of February 2026)
The following table lists all drivers natively available in the Fuuz Device Gateway:
| Driver Name |
Type |
Protocol |
Description |
| OPCUA Client |
OPCUA |
OPC UA |
OPC Unified Architecture client — connects to any OPC UA server on PLCs, SCADA, historians, gateways |
| Ethernet/IP PLC |
PLC |
EtherNet/IP |
Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation protocol — reads/writes PLC tags directly |
| PCCC PLC |
PCCC PLC |
DF1/PCCC |
Legacy Allen-Bradley protocol for older SLC/MicroLogix controllers |
| Modbus TCP |
Modbus |
Modbus TCP |
Connects to any Modbus TCP device — PLCs, sensors, meters, drives |
| MQTT Client |
MQTT |
MQTT 3.1.1/5.0 |
Subscribes to and publishes on MQTT brokers — standard IoT messaging |
| MQTT Broker |
Server |
MQTT |
Publishes data to an MQTT broker endpoint |
| MQTT Sparkplug B |
MQTT Sparkplug |
Sparkplug B |
Standardized MQTT payload format for industrial IoT (Eclipse Sparkplug spec) |
| SAP RFC |
Remote System Call |
SAP RFC |
Direct SAP Remote Function Call — invokes BAPIs without middleware |
| Microsoft SQL |
SQL |
TDS |
Microsoft SQL Server direct connectivity |
| MySQL |
SQL |
MySQL Protocol |
MySQL / MariaDB direct connectivity |
| Oracle DB |
SQL |
Oracle Net |
Oracle Database — requires Oracle Instant Client |
| IBM DB2 |
SQL |
DRDA |
IBM DB2 including AS/400 (IBM i) systems |
| HTTP Client |
HTTP |
HTTP/HTTPS |
Calls external REST/HTTP APIs from the gateway |
| HTTP Server |
Server |
HTTP/HTTPS |
Receives HTTP POST requests and relays to data flows — acts as a local webhook receiver |
| TCP Socket |
TCP |
TCP |
Raw TCP socket communication for custom protocols |
| TCP Server |
Server |
TCP |
Subscribes to a TCP port for incoming connections |
| Local File |
File |
File System |
Reads/writes files on the local machine (CSV, XML, JSON, flat files) |
| Native Printer |
Printer |
System Spooler |
Sends documents/commands to printers via OS print spooler |
| TCP Printer |
Printer |
TCP (9100) |
Direct TCP network connection to label printers (Zebra, SATO, etc.) |
3. MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
| System |
Vendor |
Fuuz Connection Path |
OPC UA |
MQTT |
REST |
SOAP |
SQL/ODBC |
EtherNet/IP / Modbus |
Concerns / Limitations |
| Siemens Opcenter |
Siemens |
Gateway OPCUA + HTTP |
✓ |
Via adapter |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Via adapter |
OPC UA via Fuuz OPCUA driver is most direct path. REST via HTTP Client driver or cloud HTTP connector. Siemens ecosystem often uses PROFINET (not natively supported — requires OPC UA gateway on Siemens side). |
| AVEVA MES |
AVEVA |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + Modbus |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ 240+ drivers |
Excellent protocol coverage. OPCUA and MQTT drivers connect directly. AVEVA's 240+ drivers can bridge legacy devices to Fuuz via OPC UA. SQL via gateway SQL drivers. |
| GE Proficy MES |
GE Digital |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + HTTP |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Via adapter |
OPC UA via Fuuz driver. MQTT collector available. REST via HTTP driver. iFIX/Historian integration through OPC UA is most reliable. |
| Dassault DELMIA Apriso |
Dassault |
Gateway OPCUA + HTTP |
✓ |
Via adapter |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
OPC UA for shop floor data. REST/SOAP via HTTP driver. No direct MQTT — requires adapter. 3DEXPERIENCE platform integration adds complexity. |
| SAP ME/MII |
SAP |
SAP RFC driver + Gateway OPCUA |
✓ via PCo |
Via PCo |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Via PCo |
SAP RFC driver provides direct BAPI access without middleware. PCo (Plant Connectivity) bridges OPC UA/MQTT to SAP — Fuuz OPCUA driver can connect to PCo's OPC UA server. |
| Sepasoft MES (Ignition) |
Sepasoft |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + Sparkplug B |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
✓ + Sparkplug B |
Ignition-based — excellent native protocol match. Fuuz OPCUA, MQTT, and Sparkplug B drivers all connect directly. Ignition is the Sparkplug B reference implementation. SQL via gateway SQL drivers. |
| Parsec TrakSYS |
Parsec |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + HTTP |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
Via adapter |
OPC UA and MQTT connect directly via Fuuz drivers. REST via HTTP driver. SQL Server via MS SQL driver. |
| Critical Manufacturing MES |
Critical Mfg |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + HTTP |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
Via adapter |
Modern MES with good OPC UA/MQTT support. REST API via HTTP driver. Semiconductor/high-tech focus. |
| iTAC |
Durr Group |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + HTTP |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Via adapter |
Automotive MES. OPC UA and MQTT via Fuuz drivers. SOAP via HTTP driver. |
| Tulip |
Tulip |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + HTTP |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
— |
No-code MES. OPC UA via Tulip edge devices (Fuuz OPCUA driver can connect). REST API via HTTP driver. No native EtherNet/IP or Modbus. |
| MachineMetrics |
MachineMetrics |
Gateway MQTT + HTTP |
Via adapter |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
— |
MTConnect |
MQTT via Fuuz driver. REST via HTTP driver. MTConnect adapter available but not a native Fuuz protocol. No direct OPC UA server. |
| FORCAM FORCE |
FORCAM |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + HTTP |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
Via adapter |
OPC UA and MQTT via Fuuz drivers. Modern REST API. SQL for reporting. |
| System |
Vendor |
Fuuz Connection Path |
OPC UA |
MQTT |
REST |
SQL |
Concerns / Limitations |
| Rockwell Plex MES |
Rockwell |
Plex API cloud connector + Gateway EtherNet/IP |
— |
— |
✓ |
✓ |
Named Plex connectors available on cloud side. EtherNet/IP for Rockwell PLCs. Plex MES tightly coupled to Plex ERP. |
| Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre |
Rockwell |
Gateway OPCUA + EtherNet/IP |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
✓ |
OPC UA and EtherNet/IP via Fuuz drivers. Rockwell ecosystem — best with Allen-Bradley PLCs. Legacy FactoryTalk architecture. |
| 42Q |
42Q |
Gateway HTTP + MQTT |
— |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Cloud MES. REST API via HTTP driver. MQTT for device data. |
| Aegis FactoryLogix |
Aegis |
Gateway HTTP + cloud ODBC |
— |
— |
✓ |
✓ |
REST API via HTTP driver. SQL for data extraction. Electronics manufacturing focus. Limited industrial protocol support. |
| MPDV Hydra |
MPDV |
Gateway OPCUA + HTTP |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
✓ |
OPC UA via Fuuz driver. German mid-market MES. REST API (newer versions). Strong in European manufacturing. |
| Epicor Advanced MES |
Epicor |
Gateway OPCUA + cloud ODBC |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
✓ SQL Server |
OPC UA via Fuuz driver. SQL via MS SQL connector/driver. Part of Epicor Kinetic ecosystem. |
| Shoplogix |
Shoplogix |
Gateway OPCUA + HTTP |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
OPC UA and MQTT via Fuuz drivers. Smart Factory analytics focus. |
| Augury |
Augury |
Gateway HTTP + MQTT |
— |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
AI-driven machine health. MQTT via Fuuz driver. REST API via HTTP driver. Edge sensors with cloud analytics. |
| Sight Machine |
Sight Machine |
Gateway HTTP + MQTT |
— |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Manufacturing data platform. MQTT via Fuuz driver. REST API. Cloud-based analytics. |
4. SCADA Systems
Every major SCADA platform supports OPC UA natively, making them directly reachable by the Fuuz Gateway OPCUA Client driver.
| System |
Vendor |
Fuuz Connection Path |
OPC UA |
MQTT |
Modbus TCP |
Sparkplug B |
REST |
SQL |
Concerns / Limitations |
| Ignition |
Inductive Automation |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + Sparkplug B + Modbus + HTTP + SQL |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ Ref. impl. |
✓ |
✓ |
Best protocol match with Fuuz. All Fuuz industrial drivers connect directly. Ignition is the Sparkplug B reference implementation. SQL via MySQL driver. Most complete integration surface. |
| AVEVA System Platform |
AVEVA |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + Modbus + SQL |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Via DataHub |
— |
✓ |
OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus via Fuuz drivers. InSQL database accessible via MS SQL driver. Sparkplug B via Skkynet DataHub adapter. Large installed base in process industries. |
| Siemens WinCC / WinCC OA |
Siemens |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + Modbus + HTTP + SQL |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
✓ |
OPC UA built into WinCC. MQTT via Siemens adapter. Modbus via Fuuz driver. SQL Server backend via MS SQL driver. WinCC OA is more open than standard WinCC. |
| GE Digital iFIX |
GE Digital |
Gateway OPCUA + Modbus + SQL |
✓ |
Via adapter |
✓ |
— |
— |
✓ |
OPC UA via Fuuz driver is primary path. Modbus for field devices. Historian data via SQL. MQTT requires separate adapter. Legacy architecture. |
| Rockwell FactoryTalk View |
Rockwell |
Gateway OPCUA + EtherNet/IP + SQL |
✓ |
— |
— |
— |
— |
✓ |
OPC UA and EtherNet/IP via Fuuz drivers. SQL for FactoryTalk Historian. Limited protocol openness compared to competitors. FactoryTalk ecosystem dependency. |
| Schneider Geo SCADA Expert |
Schneider |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + Modbus + HTTP + SQL |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
✓ |
Full match with Fuuz drivers. Modbus native (Schneider invented Modbus). Water/wastewater and power utility focus. |
| COPA-DATA zenon |
COPA-DATA |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + Modbus + HTTP + SQL |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
✓ |
Good protocol coverage. OPC UA and MQTT via Fuuz drivers. Pharma/F&B/energy focus. IEC 62443 security certified. |
| VTScada |
Trihedral |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + Modbus + HTTP + SQL |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
✓ |
All Fuuz industrial drivers connect. Built-in historian accessible via ODBC. Water/wastewater focus. |
Additional SCADA Platforms: ABB Ability Symphony Plus, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion PKS, Yokogawa CENTUM VP, Rapid SCADA, InduSoft Web Studio (AVEVA), and Citect SCADA (Schneider) are all reachable via Fuuz Gateway OPCUA and Modbus drivers. Most also support SQL access to their historian databases via Fuuz gateway SQL drivers. See the full source reference for detailed protocol matrices on each.
5. Process Historians and Time-Series Databases
| System |
Vendor |
Fuuz Connection Path |
OPC UA |
MQTT |
REST |
SQL/ODBC |
Concerns / Limitations |
| OSIsoft PI (AVEVA PI) |
AVEVA |
Gateway OPCUA + HTTP + SQL |
Via PI Adapter |
Via Cirrus Link |
✓ PI Web API |
✓ PI OLEDB/SQL |
PI Web API via HTTP Client driver is primary modern path. PI OLEDB accessible via ODBC cloud connector. Largest historian installed base. AF SDK integration requires .NET. |
| GE Proficy Historian |
GE Digital |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + SQL |
✓ Server built-in |
✓ Collector |
✓ |
✓ |
OPC UA server built-in — Fuuz OPCUA driver connects directly. MQTT collector available. SQL via ODBC. Good protocol coverage. |
| AVEVA Historian |
AVEVA |
Gateway OPCUA + SQL |
✓ |
Via adapter |
✓ AVEVA Insight |
✓ InSQL/ODBC |
InSQL database accessible via MS SQL driver. OPC UA via Fuuz driver. AVEVA Insight adds cloud REST API. |
| Canary Labs Historian |
Canary Labs |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + SQL |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
All Fuuz industrial drivers connect. Modern historian with excellent protocol support. Growing challenger to PI. |
| InfluxDB |
InfluxData |
Gateway MQTT + HTTP |
— |
✓ via Telegraf |
✓ |
✓ (v3) |
MQTT via Fuuz driver to Telegraf input. REST API via HTTP driver. Open-source time-series DB. No native OPC UA — requires Telegraf plugin. |
| TimescaleDB |
Timescale |
Cloud ODBC or Gateway SQL |
— |
— |
Via PostgREST |
✓ PostgreSQL |
PostgreSQL-compatible. ODBC cloud connector or gateway SQL driver. No native industrial protocols. |
These platforms form the connective tissue between edge devices and enterprise systems. Fuuz's Sparkplug B, MQTT, and OPC UA drivers ensure native interoperability with this entire category.
| Platform |
Vendor |
Fuuz Connection Path |
MQTT |
OPC UA |
Sparkplug B |
REST |
Concerns / Limitations |
| KEPServerEX |
PTC |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + EtherNet/IP + Modbus |
✓ IoT Gateway |
✓ 160+ drivers |
— |
✓ |
Most common OPC UA server in manufacturing. Fuuz OPCUA driver connects to KEPServerEX's 160+ device drivers. Fuuz gateway may reduce or eliminate need for Kepware depending on protocol needs. |
| Litmus Edge |
Litmus |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + Sparkplug B + Modbus |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
All Fuuz industrial drivers connect. 250+ device drivers. Potential overlap with Fuuz Gateway — evaluate whether both are needed. |
| HiveMQ |
HiveMQ |
Gateway MQTT + Sparkplug B |
✓ Broker |
Via HiveMQ Edge |
✓ Aware extension |
✓ |
Fuuz MQTT and Sparkplug B drivers connect directly. Enterprise MQTT broker. HiveMQ Edge bridges non-MQTT protocols. |
| Cirrus Link |
Cirrus Link |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + Sparkplug B |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ Spec authors |
✓ |
Sparkplug B specification authors. Fuuz Sparkplug B driver has native compatibility. Ignition-based modules. |
| Opto 22 groov EPIC/RIO |
Opto 22 |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + Sparkplug B + Modbus + HTTP |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ Native |
✓ |
Full Fuuz driver coverage. Native Sparkplug B, OPC UA, MQTT, REST, Modbus. Node-RED built-in. Excellent protocol alignment with Fuuz. |
| Eclipse Mosquitto |
Eclipse |
Gateway MQTT + Sparkplug B |
✓ Broker |
— |
✓ Compatible |
— |
Open-source MQTT broker. Fuuz MQTT driver connects. Lightweight, widely deployed. No OPC UA or industrial protocol bridging. |
7. PLCs, Controllers, and Industrial Devices
Fuuz gateway drivers support EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA — the three protocols that cover virtually every PLC on the planet.
Major PLC Manufacturers
| Manufacturer |
Key Products |
Fuuz Connection Path |
EtherNet/IP |
Modbus TCP |
OPC UA |
Concerns / Limitations |
| Allen-Bradley / Rockwell |
ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micro800 |
Gateway EtherNet/IP + PCCC + OPCUA |
✓ Native |
Via module |
✓ Embedded (V36+) |
Best Fuuz PLC support. Native EtherNet/IP driver reads/writes CIP tags directly. PCCC driver for legacy SLC/MicroLogix. Dominant in North American discrete manufacturing. |
| Siemens |
S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300/400 |
Gateway OPCUA + Modbus |
Via module |
✓ |
✓ Built-in (1500) |
OPC UA built into S7-1500 — Fuuz OPCUA driver connects directly. S7-1200 OPC UA available with firmware update. S7 protocol (proprietary) not natively supported — OPC UA or Modbus is the path. PROFINET not natively supported by Fuuz. |
| Schneider Electric |
Modicon M340, M580 |
Gateway Modbus + OPCUA + EtherNet/IP |
✓ |
✓ Native (inventor) |
✓ Module |
Schneider invented Modbus — Fuuz Modbus driver is the natural path. OPC UA module available. EtherNet/IP via Fuuz driver. |
| Mitsubishi |
MELSEC iQ-R, iQ-F |
Gateway OPCUA + EtherNet/IP |
✓ iQ-R |
✓ Module |
✓ iQ-R |
OPC UA module available — Fuuz OPCUA driver connects. EtherNet/IP on iQ-R via Fuuz driver. MC Protocol (proprietary) not natively supported — OPC UA is the integration path. |
| Omron |
NX/NJ Series |
Gateway OPCUA + EtherNet/IP + Modbus |
✓ Native |
✓ FB |
✓ Built-in |
OPC UA built-in — Fuuz OPCUA driver connects directly. EtherNet/IP native. Good protocol alignment with Fuuz. |
| Beckhoff |
TwinCAT |
Gateway OPCUA + EtherNet/IP + Modbus |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ TF6100 |
OPC UA (TF6100) via Fuuz driver. ADS protocol (proprietary) not natively supported — OPC UA is the integration path. EtherCAT fieldbus requires Beckhoff gateway to OPC UA. |
| Phoenix Contact |
PLCnext |
Gateway OPCUA + EtherNet/IP + Modbus + MQTT |
✓ |
✓ Built-in |
✓ |
Excellent protocol coverage. All Fuuz industrial drivers connect. Linux-based open architecture. PLCnext Store for extensions. |
Additional PLC Support: ABB AC500, B&R Automation X20/X90, WAGO PFC100/200, Emerson PACSystems RX3i, Bosch Rexroth ctrlX CORE, Honeywell ControlEdge, AutomationDirect BRX/Productivity, Red Lion FlexEdge, Delta Electronics AS/AH/DVP, Unitronics UniStream, Keyence KV, IDEC MicroSmart, Turck TX, and Yokogawa STARDOM are all reachable via Fuuz Gateway drivers (OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, and/or Modbus TCP). See the full source reference for detailed protocol matrices on each.
8. Robot Manufacturers
| Manufacturer |
Fuuz Connection Path |
EtherNet/IP |
OPC UA |
MQTT |
Concerns / Limitations |
| FANUC |
Gateway EtherNet/IP + OPCUA |
✓ R648 option |
✓ R553 option |
Via gateway |
EtherNet/IP (R648) and OPC UA (R553) are paid options. FANUC FOCAS protocol not natively supported — OPC UA or EtherNet/IP is the path. Requires option purchase from FANUC. |
| ABB Robotics |
Gateway EtherNet/IP + OPCUA + MQTT + HTTP |
✓ |
✓ RobotWare 7 |
✓ IoT Gateway |
Best robot protocol coverage. OPC UA on RobotWare 7. MQTT via ABB IoT Gateway. REST via Robot Web Services (HTTP driver). |
| KUKA |
Gateway EtherNet/IP + OPCUA |
✓ |
✓ KUKA.OPC UA |
Via gateway |
EtherNet/IP and OPC UA via Fuuz drivers. KUKA.OPC UA option required. KRL not directly accessible — use OPC UA. |
| Universal Robots |
Gateway Modbus + OPCUA + HTTP |
Via URCaps |
Via URCaps |
Via URCaps |
Modbus TCP built-in — Fuuz Modbus driver connects directly. URCaps ecosystem for OPC UA/MQTT. RTDE protocol via TCP Socket driver for real-time data. |
| Yaskawa Motoman |
Gateway EtherNet/IP |
✓ |
Via SDK |
Via gateway |
EtherNet/IP via Fuuz driver is primary path. OPC UA support limited to newer controllers. |
Additional Robot Support: Staubli, Comau, Mitsubishi Robots, Kawasaki Robotics, Doosan Robotics, Techman Robot, DENSO Robotics, Epson Robots, and Franka Emika are all reachable via Fuuz Gateway drivers (EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus, and/or HTTP). See the full source reference for detailed protocol matrices.
9. Industrial Gateways and Edge Devices
These protocol converters bridge legacy and modern industrial systems. They often serve as OPC UA or MQTT intermediaries that the Fuuz Gateway can connect to.
| Platform |
Vendor |
Fuuz Connection Path |
Key Protocols |
Concerns / Limitations |
| HMS Anybus |
HMS Networks |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + EtherNet/IP + Modbus |
Bridges ~20 industrial networks including PROFINET, DeviceNet, CC-Link |
Key value: bridges PROFINET, DeviceNet, CC-Link, PROFIBUS to Fuuz-supported protocols. Fuuz drivers connect to the Anybus gateway's OPC UA/MQTT/EtherNet/IP/Modbus interfaces. |
| Softing dataFEED |
Softing |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT |
OPC UA (specialist), MQTT |
OPC UA specialist — Fuuz OPCUA driver is the primary connection. OPC UA to MQTT translation. |
| Hilscher netX |
Hilscher |
Gateway OPCUA + EtherNet/IP + Modbus |
EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT |
Multi-protocol chip manufacturer. Bridges PROFINET to EtherNet/IP/OPC UA for Fuuz access. |
| Moxa |
Moxa |
Gateway OPCUA + Modbus + MQTT + EtherNet/IP |
OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, EtherNet/IP |
Fuuz drivers connect. Protocol conversion and serial-to-Ethernet specialty. Rugged industrial design. |
| Advantech |
Advantech |
Gateway OPCUA + MQTT + Modbus + HTTP |
OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, REST, BACnet |
Fuuz drivers cover OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus. WISE-PaaS IoT platform. Edge Intelligence series for AI inference. |
10. Industrial Sensors and I/O
Modern smart sensors increasingly support IO-Link, OPC UA, and MQTT directly. When connected through IO-Link masters or industrial gateways, their data flows through EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or Modbus TCP.
| Manufacturer |
Sensor Types |
Fuuz Connection Path |
Concerns / Limitations |
| Balluff |
Position, pressure, temperature, IO-Link masters |
Gateway OPCUA + EtherNet/IP + Modbus |
IO-Link masters bridge sensors to EtherNet/IP or OPC UA — Fuuz drivers connect at the master level. |
| SICK |
Vision, distance, safety, encoders |
Gateway OPCUA + EtherNet/IP + Modbus |
SensorApp framework adds OPC UA. EtherNet/IP for industrial integration. SICK AppSpace for edge processing. |
| Banner Engineering |
Photoelectric, indicators, wireless |
Gateway Modbus + EtherNet/IP |
Modbus and EtherNet/IP via Fuuz drivers. Sure Cross wireless I/O uses ISM band — gateway bridges to Modbus/EtherNet/IP. |
| Endress+Hauser |
Flow, level, pressure, temperature, analytical |
Gateway Modbus + OPCUA + MQTT |
Process instrumentation. HART/4-20mA sensors require gateway. Netilion cloud platform adds REST/MQTT. |
| Emerson Rosemount |
Flow, pressure, temperature, level |
Gateway Modbus + OPCUA |
Process transmitters. HART/Foundation Fieldbus require gateway to Modbus or OPC UA. |
11. Protocols NOT Natively Supported by Fuuz Gateway
The following protocols require an intermediate gateway or adapter to translate to a Fuuz-supported protocol (OPC UA, MQTT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, or HTTP):
Important: These protocols are not directly supported by Fuuz Device Gateway drivers. Each requires a third-party bridge or gateway to convert to a Fuuz-compatible protocol. The recommended bridge paths below have been validated in production environments. We have roadmap objectives to cover some of the items below, if they're critical to your deployment, they would be prioritized.
| Protocol |
Common In |
Recommended Bridge |
| PROFINET |
Siemens, European manufacturing |
HMS Anybus, Hilscher, or Siemens OPC UA server → Fuuz OPCUA driver |
| PROFIBUS |
Legacy Siemens, process industry |
HMS Anybus or PROFIBUS-to-Modbus gateway → Fuuz Modbus driver |
| DeviceNet |
Legacy Rockwell, older plants |
HMS Anybus or DeviceNet-to-EtherNet/IP gateway → Fuuz EtherNet/IP driver |
| CC-Link |
Mitsubishi, Asian manufacturing |
HMS Anybus or CC-Link-to-OPC UA gateway → Fuuz OPCUA driver |
| BACnet |
Building automation, HVAC |
BACnet-to-Modbus or BACnet-to-OPC UA gateway → Fuuz drivers |
| HART |
Process transmitters |
HART-to-Modbus gateway or HART multiplexer → Fuuz Modbus driver |
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| Siemens S7 |
Siemens PLCs (native) |
Enable OPC UA on S7-1500 → Fuuz OPCUA driver, or use KEPServerEX → Fuuz OPCUA |
| FANUC FOCAS |
FANUC CNC machines |
KEPServerEX FOCAS driver → Fuuz OPCUA driver |
| Kafka |
Stream processing |
Kafka REST Proxy → Fuuz HTTP driver, or Kafka-to-MQTT bridge → Fuuz MQTT driver |
| AMQP |
Enterprise messaging |
AMQP-to-MQTT bridge → Fuuz MQTT driver, or AMQP-to-HTTP adapter |
| DNP3 |
Utilities, SCADA (electric) |
DNP3-to-Modbus gateway → Fuuz Modbus driver |
| IEC 61850 |
Power utility substation |
IEC 61850-to-OPC UA gateway → Fuuz OPCUA driver |
12. Legend
| Symbol |
Meaning |
| ✓ |
Fuuz has a native Device Gateway driver that directly supports this protocol. No additional software or middleware required. |
| Gateway Driver Name |
Fuuz can connect using its native gateway drivers, but the specific system/device may require configuration, enablement of options, or firmware versions that support the protocol. |
| Via cloud Connector Name |
Connection is through a Fuuz cloud connector rather than the edge gateway — suitable for cloud-hosted or API-accessible systems. |
| ✗ |
Protocol or system not supported — requires third-party gateway/adapter to bridge to a Fuuz-supported protocol. |
| — |
Not applicable or protocol not relevant for this system. |
13. Resources
- Fuuz Platform Documentation: fuuz.com
- Fuuz Support Portal: support.fuuz.com
- Companion Article: Fuuz Cloud Connectors: Complete Integration Reference
- Professional Services: Contact Fuuz Professional Services for gateway deployment, protocol bridging, and custom driver development assistance.
14. Revision History
| Version |
Date |
Changes |
| 1.0 |
2026-02-07 |
Initial publication — Complete edge connectivity reference covering 19 gateway drivers, MES, SCADA, historians, IIoT platforms, PLCs, robots, sensors, industrial gateways, and unsupported protocol bridge paths. |