Remote-access Guide

ignition remote access

by Omari Terry Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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From Ignition's home screen, you can select which remote PC to access. Matt Elliott/CNET Once you have LogMeIn installed on the PCs and Macs you'd like to access remotely, grab your iPad, launch the LogMeIn Ignition app, and you should see your PCs with LogMeIn listed.

Full Answer

How do I access the Ignition Gateway?

Any other computer on the same network can access the Gateway by using the IP Address or Host Name of the computer where Ignition is installed: i.e., http://192.#.#.#:8088, and it will launch the Gateway and bring up the Gateway Homepage. After installation, the Gateway starts automatically.

How do I Reset my AutoZone ignition password?

Welcome to the AutoZone IGNITION Password Self-Service website. To change your password or modify your security questions, begin by logging in below. If you forgot your password, or it has already expired, use Recover Account to reset your password using your security questions.

What is the homepage in ignition?

When you're first introduced to Ignition, the Homepage is the landing page. It's where you'll find the Designer Launcher , Vision Client Launcher, and Perspective Session Launcher . The Designer Launcher locates all Gateways that are available on your local network.

What is the difference between Ignition Gateway and ignition redundancy?

Note the parts that are outside the Ignition Gateway box, non-Ignition OPC servers, databases, devices, etc., are all separate from Ignition but can be connected. Ignition redundancy supports a 2-node system, meaning there are two copies of the Gateway running. One node is the Master Gateway and the other is the Backup Gateway or backup node.

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What is the homepage of ignition?

When you're first introduced to Ignition, the Homepage is the landing page . It's where you'll find the Designer Launcher , Vision Client Launcher, and Perspective Session Launcher .

What is ignition gateway?

The Ignition Gateway is the primary software service that drives everything in Ignition. It is a single application that runs as a web server and accessed through a web browser. It connects to data and PLCs, executes modules, communicates with clients, and much more. You can customize the Homepage to fit your needs using the Gateway Settings. From the Gateway, you activate Ignition, transfer licenses, backup and restore the Ignition Gateway, setup redundancy, and more. You can even set up a Gateway Network that allows two or more Gateways to connect to one another and share data.

What is ignition redundancy?

Ignition redundancy supports a 2-node system, meaning there are two copies of the Gateway running. One node is the Master Gateway and the other is the Backup Gateway or backup node. All projects, Gateway settings, etc., are shared between nodes. The master node manages the configuration then replicates it to the backup node.

How to check if a system is redundant?

When you have redundant systems in place, you can get detailed status information by going to Gateway webpage and selecting Status > Redundancy to view the system's status and events . For more about how Gateway redundancy works, go to the section on Redundancy .

How is Gateway accessed?

The Gateway is accessed through a web browser. The web browser, running on any machine, must have network access to the host that is running the Gateway.

What is a GCU?

The Gateway Command-line Utility (GCU) is a lightweight standalone application that provides information about the Gateway. It performs high-level tasks that aren't available inside the Gateway webpage such as stopping and restarting the Gateway server, and setting ports used between the Gateway and clients. It shows the status of the Tomcat web server and the Ignition Gateway application. You can reset the Gateway password, and even launch the web browser to the Gateway webpage.

How does a mobile device connect to an ignition gateway?

To launch a mobile client, the mobile device simply connects to the Ignition Gateway by pointing its web browser to the Gateway's LAN address. It is important to understand that normally, the traffic is not going over the device's cellular connection because the cellular connection connects to the internet, and without explicit setup, an Ignition Gateway is not accessible from the outside internet.

What is mobile module?

The Mobile module adds the ability to launch Vision module projects on modern smartphones and tablets. This lets you keep track of your control system while moving around your facility. The Mobile module can be combined with a remote-access networking architecture to allow global on-the-go access to your control system.

Why do we need VPN?

At this point, everybody knows what a VPN is because we've all been using them for a while. They're a great option to protect your network traffic when you have remote access users who are going to private network resources. VPN connections come with that authentication and a layer of encryption built-in.

Why is remote monitoring important?

Don: Additionally, remote monitoring and control provides benefits that are not just nice to have, if you will, they're very important during the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies are striving as best they possibly can to keep their operations running, their costs low, and keep their workers safe.

Why do Fortune 500 companies use ignition?

It's used by 54% of Fortune 100 companies, about 30-31% of Fortune 500, and customers like using Ignition because it provides a universal industrial application platform for them to use for their HMI, SCADA, MES and IoT solutions. Some bullet points are on the slides here of what differentiates it.

Can Ignition connect to PLCs?

For one thing, you'll wanna be able to connect to as many things as possible in your enterprise with a system like this. And Ignition makes that easy to do. You can connect to practically everything inside your enterprise, PLCs, touch panels, databases, desktop PCs, mobile devices. You name it.

Is Enermix required for industrial processes?

Enermix. In the wake of COVID-19, the ability to remotely access and control critical processes is not only recommended for industrial organizations — it has become absolutely essential. The Ignition platform makes it easy to set up remote control on any system; however, you should take the proper steps to keep your process safe from threats.

Who is David Hostetter?

David Hostetter is a guest panelist today, and David is the Regional Manager East of the Mississippi for the remote monitoring and controls group at SCS Engineers, which is an environmental consulting and contracting firm headquartered in California, with locations across the United States.

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