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Version: 2.0-beta.1

Connect - Universal Data Collection

Connect is your gateway to bringing data from any source into MaestroHub. Whether you're working with industrial PLCs, IoT sensors, enterprise databases, or cloud services, Connect provides pre-built connectors that eliminate the complexity of integration.

Why Connect?​

Traditional industrial integrations require custom development, protocol expertise, and ongoing maintenance. Connect changes this by offering:

  • No-code configuration – Set up connections through an intuitive interface without writing code
  • Native protocol support – Built-in connectors for the most common industrial and enterprise systems
  • Secure by default – TLS encryption, authentication, and credential management built-in
  • Reusable configurations – Create connection profiles once, use them across multiple pipelines
  • Production-ready – Battle-tested connectors designed for reliability and performance

How Connect Works​

Connect operates through three key concepts:

1. Connection Profiles​

Define how to reach a system – broker URLs, database credentials, protocol settings. Create once, reuse everywhere.

2. Functions​

Define what data to read or write – tag subscriptions, SQL queries, MQTT topics. These are reusable building blocks you configure per connection.

3. Pipeline Integration​

Use your functions in Orchestrate pipelines to trigger data collection, transform results, and route data to its destination.

Getting Started​

Choose the connector that matches your data source:

  1. Browse the connector documentation to understand capabilities
  2. Create a connection profile with your system's credentials
  3. Define functions to specify what data to collect
  4. Build pipelines in Orchestrate to put your data to work

Each connector guide includes detailed configuration references, security best practices, and real-world examples to help you get up and running quickly.

Next Steps

Once you've connected your data sources, explore Compose to contextualize your data with ISA-95 models, or jump straight into Orchestrate to build your first data pipeline.