Remote-access Guide

remote access machine builders

by Ian Fritsch IV Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Remote access lets machine builders avoid time-consuming and expensive on-site work for troubleshooting many problems in the field. Furthermore, with remote access, machine builders acquire real-time data from their installed machines. And, based on actual equipment conditions, machine builders can accurately predict machine failures.

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What can you do with industrial remote access?

Control and monitor your machines at any time – no matter where you are – with instant remote access to your PLC, HMI or robot from your smartphone or browser. Get instant ROI and boost customer satisfaction with industrial remote access by troubleshooting the machine’s PLC at the first sign of an issue.

How can I get instant Roi with industrial remote access?

Get instant ROI and boost customer satisfaction with industrial remote access by troubleshooting the machine’s PLC at the first sign of an issue. Set up a stable and high-speed remote connection to your PLC, HMI, IPC, robots & IP cameras from your browser. Your machines will automatically connect to the nearest VPN server in the IXON Cloud network.

How can I access my PLCs remotely?

Use your standard PLC software, just as if you were on site. An industrial VPN router designed to offer easy remote access to machines and installations across the Internet. Works with most PLCs on the market. Access remote devices in an environment where communication technologies are constantly changing.

How can I access my control panel remotely?

Get instant remote access to your control panels via your mobile device without the need for local VPN clients. View diagnostic information, status or configuration via the HMI or local web server in your PLC, robot or teach pendants.

What is remote access for machine builders?

What is remote access in service?

Why is it important for a machine builder to have a productive commissioning phase?

What are the challenges that machine suppliers and factory owners need to solve together?

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Ewon Cosy

An industrial VPN router designed to offer easy remote access to machines and installations across the Internet. Works with most PLCs on the market.

Ewon Flexy

Access remote devices in an environment where communication technologies are constantly changing.

Remote connection to your machine equipment across the world

Commission, service and maintain your machine throughout its entire lifecycle in one central platform with remote PLC access over VPN.

Reliable and user-friendly industrial remote access

Set up a stable and high-speed remote connection to your PLC, HMI, IPC, robots & IP cameras from your browser. Your machines will automatically connect to the nearest VPN server in the IXON Cloud network.

All-in-one solution for industrial remote access

The IXON solution is fully integrated from edge hardware to cloud. No additional software is required. Simply connect our industrial VPN router, the IXrouter, to the machine and the internet, and you've got remote PLC access set up. IXON Cloud offers various industrial remote access solutions:

Reducing risks with Security by Design

To protect the plant’s local network, the IXrouter has a built-in firewall and uses a VPN connection to access the IXON Cloud. The advanced RBAC user management system and 2FA enforcement prevents unauthorised users from accessing machines or advanced settings.

Compatible with all standards

The IXrouter can be connected to your PLCs, HMIs, IP cameras, robots, sensors and other machine control components, and is compatible with all major PLC brands such as Siemens, Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi.

Beyond VPN: Implementing IIoT

Ready for the next step of your IIoT journey? Get started with machine performance analysis. Create your own live or historical machine dashboards and analyse the data to optimise your machine’s productivity. IXON aims to make IIoT implementation easier for machine builders all around the world.

Ready to go beyond VPN?

Discover the IXON Cloud features that help further your IIoT implementation. View all features

ROI Calculator for remote access using IXON Cloud

The case for using remote support is simple: remote support reduces the number of costly and time-consuming service trips to on-site industrial machines.

How remote support Return On Investment is calculated

To determine the ROI of remote support with IXON, we'll first need to calculate the costs for an average on-site field service visit.

How does remote access reduce costs?

With remote access you get full access to your industrial machines in the field from anywhere in the world. You can setup a remote VPN connection to your PLC, open and control the HMI panel to change tasks or view errors and view the webserver of your robot or sensors.

Fast ROI and access to machine data features

Besides a quick ROI from remote access, IXON Cloud delivers many more advantages for machine builders. It is enriched with web-based HMI access and Plug & Play data features, all readily available for when you need them.

Try the easiest remote access solution

You can try remote access for free with our evaluation kit. It includes the robust industrial IXrouter which connects to the IXON Cloud in minutes. So you can discover the ease of remote access and discover additional data features available on the IXON Cloud.

Simplify Industrial Network Infrastructure

Manufacturers rely on you to deliver equipment that integrates easily into their infrastructure and delivers a range of real-time performance and operating data.

Respond to Critical Situations Remotely

Remote access offers an additional revenue stream, stronger customer relationships, and competitive differentiation. Monitor machinery performance from anywhere in the world. Respond to critical situations remotely, saving travel and on-site costs. Respond faster to equipment issues, or help prevent them in the first place.

Service and Support Where You Need It

With sales and support locations in over 80 countries, our supply and support network is unparalleled. Whether you are looking to sell machines and equipment locally or globally, we can provide the services to keep your business going strong.

What is remote access for machine builders?

With remote access, machine builders can ensure 24/7 connectivity to industrial networks and individual devices, such as a PLC and HMI, allowing service teams to remotely manage equipment at field sites and react fast to operational issues. Offering the valuable ability to identify machine problems from a remote location, solve most of them remotely, and where remote repair isn’t possible, be fully prepared before sending machine operators to customer sites.

What is remote access in service?

Remote access places knowledge in the hands of service engineers. When they have more information about each machine asset on the factory floor, they can work smarter and make better decisions. Make better use of your service team and allow engineers to minimize downtime through swift and early interventions.

Why is it important for a machine builder to have a productive commissioning phase?

A productive commissioning phase is crucial and requires effective utilization of resources , which helps the client hit the market faster and in a cost-efficient manner.

What are the challenges that machine suppliers and factory owners need to solve together?

More advanced machines, higher demand for machine uptime, physical access constraints, and increased IT security policies are just a few of the challenges that machine suppliers and factory owners need to solve together.#N#Demand for 24/7 operations has increased in recent years, and manufacturers now more than ever depend on their machine suppliers to act on issues quickly to minimize facility downtime.

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