diff --git a/python/examples/example_datatype.py b/python/examples/example_datatype.py
index 187d8b19..7347c1e5 100755
--- a/python/examples/example_datatype.py
+++ b/python/examples/example_datatype.py
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ def publishDeviceBirth():
 deathPayload = sparkplug.getNodeDeathPayload()
 
 # Start of main program - Set up the MQTT client connection
-client = mqtt.Client(serverUrl, 1883, 60)
+client = mqtt.Client()
 client.on_connect = on_connect
 client.on_message = on_message
 client.username_pw_set(myUsername, myPassword)