Step 2: Deploy the data simulator

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This step requires a pre-installed MQTT Broker on your Edge Node. If you haven't done so already, jump back to the previous section.

Overview

This step dives into deploying the Industrial Data Simulator app, which mimics real industrial equipment by generating random data and publishing it via your MQTT Broker. You can also use it to simulate writing to other industrial data connectors.

Let's get started deploying the simulator to your Node!

Add the Industrial Data Simulator to your library

Industrial Data Simulator in Barbara Marketplace

Go to Barbara Marketplace, search for Industrial Data Simulator and add it to your Panel's library.

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You will find the Industrial Data Simulator in this link of the Barbara Marketplace here.

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If you have been given a demo or trial account, this app may be already added to your Library.

Once added you will find it in your App Library. Let's deploy it to your Edge Node.

Industrial Data Simulator in Panel's library

Install the Industrial Data Simulator

1. Head to your Node's details view and click the + Add Card button.

Add New Card

2. Select the Marketplace app option in the dropdown menu.

Select Marketplace Option

3. Select Application and Version: Select the Industrial Data Simulator app from the application dropdown list and pick the latest existing version from the version dropdown list. Then click ADD VARIABLES to proceed with the next step.

Select MQTT Broker

4. Add Environment Variables Review the default configuration for env variables or leave it as-is. Technical notes explain each variable on the right side of the view. Once finish, just click CONFIGURE.

Add Env Variables

5. Add your app Config: This step allows you to make some additional configuration through a JSON-format text. However, the Industrial Data Simulator does not need any extra configurations to work in this case. Just click "SEND" to finally deploy it to your node.

Configure Application

Verifying the Industrial Data Simulator

Head back to your Node's details view. Within a few seconds, a new card should appear displaying the installed Industrial Data Simulator app. Look for the status label on the card - if it reads STARTED then your Industrial Data Simulator is up and running!

Industrial Data Simulator installed

Congratulations! Your Industrial Data Simulator is generating fake data and sending it to the MQTT Broker!