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How to Use NetRelay with Home Assistant
Integrate your NetRelay device with Home Assistant via MQTT to control relay outputs, monitor digital inputs, and build advanced home and industrial automation scenarios.
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Where Can I Find an MQTT Server / Broker? How Much Does It Cost?
If you are looking for an MQTT Server or Broker, you can use the MQTT Server software developed for NetRelay completely free of charge. The Node.js-based platform combines an MQTT Broker, web management panel, user management, real-time device monitoring, relay control, automation, REST API, Home Assistant, OTA and security features.
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Viewing and Downloading Logo Invoices as PDF in ERP Software
Through the ERP software, you can view invoices created in Logo exactly as they are sent to customers, print them when needed, or download them to your computer in PDF format.
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What is MQTT? Where is it Used, What Does it Do? Comprehensive IoT & IIoT Guide
MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight publish-subscribe messaging protocol designed for low-bandwidth, high-efficiency communication in IoT and industrial automation (IIoT). This comprehensive guide covers MQTT architecture, working principles, QoS levels, Sparkplug B, security mechanisms, and real-world use cases.
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Technology Applications
Automation in ERP and B2B Integration
Explore how ERP and B2B integration can automate ordering, inventory, pricing and shipment processes.
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How AI Production Tracking and Camera-Based Product Counting Work
A comprehensive SEO guide to AI production tracking, covering architecture, implementation, integration, security and reporting.
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Turning IoT Data into Meaningful Reports
Learn how sensor, relay and device status data can support dashboards, alerts and maintenance decisions.
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5 Advantages of Using a PoE-Enabled IoT Board
Explore the advantages of carrying power and data through a single Ethernet cable in industrial IoT installations.
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Computer Vision Quality Control: A Guide to AI-Powered Visual Inspection
A comprehensive SEO guide to computer vision quality control, covering architecture, implementation, integration, security and reporting.
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What Should You Consider When Choosing an Industrial IoT Board?
A guide to IoT board selection covering connectivity, relay capacity, APIs, protocol support and field installation.
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8 Factors That Determine the Success of an Industrial Vision Project
Key factors affecting computer vision project success, including camera position, lighting, dataset, line speed and integration.
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What Is Industrial IoT? A Guide to Sensors, Relays and Factory Data Collection
A comprehensive SEO guide to Industrial IoT, covering architecture, implementation, integration, security and reporting.
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Temperature and Defect Control in Production with Thermal Cameras
An industrial scenario where temperature distribution is analysed through thermal cameras to detect process faults early.
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How Does Early Fire and Smoke Detection with Cameras Work?
Learn how computer vision can detect early signs of flame and smoke in large outdoor areas and industrial facilities.
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Helmet and Personal Protective Equipment Detection with Cameras
An AI camera approach for monitoring helmet and personal protective equipment usage in industrial areas.
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How to Control Devices Remotely with Ethernet, Wi-Fi and PoE Relay Boards
A comprehensive SEO guide to Ethernet relay board, covering architecture, implementation, integration, security and reporting.
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Restricted Area and Safety Violation Detection with AI
An AI solution that generates real-time alerts when people or vehicles enter defined restricted zones.
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Hotspot and Identity Verification Management in Student Dormitories
A sample solution for centrally managing user-based internet access, identity verification and connection records in dormitories.
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Hotel Hotspot Wi-Fi and 5651 Logging: A Practical Implementation Guide
A comprehensive SEO guide to hotel hotspot logging, covering architecture, implementation, integration, security and reporting.
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7 Common Mistakes in MikroTik Hotspot Management
Common MikroTik hotspot setup mistakes that affect user experience and logging in hotels, dormitories and businesses.
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How PMS-Integrated Guest Wi-Fi Reduces Reception Workload
A customer scenario showing how guest internet accounts can be created automatically from hotel PMS data.
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MikroTik Hotspot and RADIUS Management: Central Authentication Guide
A comprehensive SEO guide to MikroTik hotspot management, covering architecture, implementation, integration, security and reporting.
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Why Are 5651 Logging and Hotspot Management Important for Hotels?
A guide covering identity verification, connection logs, PMS integration and guest experience in hotel Wi-Fi.
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Combining Production, ERP and B2B Processes on One Platform
A digital transformation scenario combining Logo ERP, B2B ordering, warehouse and production data in one system.
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Dry Contact Transmission Between Two Remote Locations
A practical automation scenario where two NetRelay devices transmit a sensor state to a relay kilometres away.
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Logo ERP and B2B Integration: Automating Orders, Inventory, Pricing and Shipping
A comprehensive SEO guide to Logo ERP B2B integration, covering architecture, implementation, integration, security and reporting.
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Licence Plate Recognition and Barrier Integration with NetRelay
Explore a licence plate recognition integration where NetRelay automatically opens the barrier for authorised vehicles.
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Automatic Irrigation Based on Soil Moisture with NetRelay
A practical scenario showing how NetRelay can automate irrigation using soil moisture, scheduling and weather conditions.
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Server Room Temperature and Internet Monitoring with NetRelay
A realistic scenario for monitoring temperature, power and connectivity in server rooms using NetRelay.
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How License Plate Recognition and Barrier Automation Work
A comprehensive SEO guide to license plate recognition system, covering architecture, implementation, integration, security and reporting.
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How to Build an Industrial IoT Project with NetRelay and MQTT
Learn how NetRelay can publish sensor data, control relays and support central monitoring through MQTT.
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Detecting Defective Products Instantly with Camera-Based Quality Control
Discover how vision-based quality control detects missing parts, surface defects and incorrect assembly during production.
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How AI Camera Fire and Smoke Detection Works
A comprehensive SEO guide to camera fire and smoke detection, covering architecture, implementation, integration, security and reporting.
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How Does AI-Based Product Counting on Conveyors Work?
Learn how camera and AI-powered product counting systems work on production lines through a realistic factory scenario.
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How to Build Production Data Collection, Dashboards and Reporting Automation
A comprehensive SEO guide to production tracking and reporting, covering architecture, implementation, integration, security and reporting.
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