Technical Guides
Hands-on, step-by-step tutorials for connecting real hardware and software to a Unified Namespace. Based on real training sessions including the troubleshooting and lessons learned.
Software
4 guides
Standard
YAML Definitions — Describing Your Factory as Code
How a set of simple YAML files gives you a version-controlled,
human-readable single source of truth for your factory. Hands-on
walkthrough from scratch, templates, and multi-site scaling.
Digital Twin
Digital Twins & GitOps — Managing Manufacturing Complexity
What digital twins really are, why they're hard to scale, and how
a UNS with function-based GitOps replaces monolithic twin
platforms. Includes a CNC quality twin case study.
Pipeline
Functions That Make Up the UNS Pipeline
The 12 functions that form the fn-uns data pipeline — from
machine data capture through processing, reporting, and AI
analysis. Animated diagrams and layer-by-layer breakdown.
Architecture
Node-RED to GitOps — Flows vs Functions
Comparing flow-based programming (Node-RED) with function-based
GitOps. Start with Node-RED to experiment, graduate to GitOps for
version control and multi-site deployment.
Hardware
4 guides
Architecture
PLC Connectivity Options
Getting data from a Siemens Logo 8.4 into your MQTT broker.
Wired Ethernet vs wireless LoRaWAN with cost analysis,
decision matrix, and approved manufacturer list.
Hardware
Siemens Logo 8.4 → MQTT
Configuring a Siemens Logo PLC to publish data via MQTT. Network
setup, Mosquitto broker, Logo configuration, data mapping, and
testing with real I/O signals.
Wiring
Wiring Digital Inputs for Machine Status
Wiring stack lights, door sensors, relay contacts, and proximity
switches into the Logo's digital inputs. Wire diagrams,
step-by-step instructions, and safety best practice.
Hardware
Teltonika RUT200 — Digital I/O for Machine Status
Using a Teltonika RUT200's built-in digital inputs to detect
machine status and publish directly to the UNS via cellular
MQTT. Covers 24V and dry contact wiring.