Modbus TCP to MQTT Converters for Industrial Cloud and IoT Integration

Modbus TCP to MQTT converters are modern communication devices that bridge traditional industrial automation with cloud platforms, IoT systems and remote SCADA applications. With these converters, data from PLCs, sensors and I/O modules operating on Modbus TCP can be published in real time as MQTT messages – one of the most widely used protocols in telemetry and the industrial Internet of Things.

This category includes professional industrial-grade converters designed for stable data acquisition, secure communication and seamless integration with modern cloud ecosystems. They are ideal wherever Modbus TCP infrastructure must be extended without replacing existing controllers or rebuilding automation networks.

Why use Modbus TCP to MQTT converters?

The MQTT protocol is designed for lightweight, fast and reliable communication even in networks with limited bandwidth or unstable connections. Combined with Modbus TCP, it ensures:

• easy integration of industrial systems with cloud platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, HiveMQ, Mosquitto, etc.),
• remote monitoring, telemetric data acquisition and real-time analytics,
• low implementation cost – no need to replace existing PLCs and Modbus devices,
• excellent scalability for single devices or large industrial networks,
• compatibility with SCADA dashboards, mobile apps and centralised monitoring systems.

Modbus TCP → MQTT gateways are widely used in industrial automation, energy management, HVAC monitoring, utilities, water systems, smart-city applications and IoT analytics platforms.

Common applications of Modbus TCP → MQTT converters

These converters are deployed in a wide variety of installations, including:

• energy monitoring systems publishing meter data to cloud dashboards,
• industrial machines requiring remote supervision and predictive maintenance analytics,
• HVAC systems (AHUs, chillers, boilers) integrated with IoT platforms,
• utility infrastructure (pumps, wells, water treatment facilities),
• smart city and telemetry networks,
• environmental monitoring (air quality, humidity, temperature sensors).

By combining Modbus TCP and MQTT, process data, diagnostic information and alarm states can be delivered instantly to cloud analytics, enabling fast reaction times, automation and efficient decision-making.

Key features of Modbus TCP to MQTT converters

Professional devices in this category offer advanced industrial functionality, including:

• reading Modbus TCP registers and publishing their values as MQTT topics,
• bi-directional communication – optional control of Modbus devices via MQTT,
• compatibility with local and cloud brokers (TLS/SSL supported),
• QoS 0/1/2, retained messages, LWT (Last Will & Testament),
• secure authentication and encrypted communication,
• buffering data when the MQTT broker is temporarily unavailable,
• diagnostic tools and logs for commissioning and troubleshooting.

Depending on the model, converters can handle a single device or large Modbus TCP networks with dozens or hundreds of registers. This makes them suitable for small IoT deployments as well as enterprise-level industrial automation systems.

How to choose the right Modbus TCP → MQTT converter?

To select the correct device, consider several key parameters:

• number and type of Modbus TCP registers to be read or controlled,
• MQTT broker compatibility and supported encryption methods,
• topic structure and ability to publish multiple topics simultaneously,
• industrial-grade resilience (EMC immunity, temperature range, mounting method),
• operating modes (uni-directional or bi-directional),
• configuration tools such as web GUI, register mapping or configuration import/export.

A properly selected Modbus TCP to MQTT converter significantly reduces integration time, minimises communication errors and ensures long-term system scalability.

Technical support and converter selection

As a distributor of industrial communication solutions, we support integrators, automation engineers and designers in choosing the right Modbus TCP → MQTT converter for their application. We help at every stage – from project analysis and product selection to commissioning and diagnostics.

If you want to ensure full compatibility with your Modbus TCP devices and cloud platforms, contact our specialists: Ask about Modbus TCP to MQTT converters .