HMS Industrial Networks has introduced Netbiter Remote Access into the Netbiter Remote Monitoring solution to enable remote PLC configuration.

Easy to configure

Remote Access is a technology that provides instant, secure communication to remote equipment, such as PLCs and machines. This makes it possible to instantly take action in case an operational problem occurs and reduces the need to travel to the site.

Netbiter Remote Access makes it possible for machine builders, system integrators, OEMs and end users to instantly connect to devices, equipment or machines from any location.

The solution provides secure communication for PC-based software applications and allows PLC programmers and machine owners to configure, reprogram and debug the machinery from any location saving both time and travel costs while improving customer service.

How it Works

Users first connect a Netbiter EasyConnect™ 300-series gateway to their remote device or machine. By running the Netbiter QuickConnect™ software on a computer, a secure tunnel is created to the Netbiter gateway and the device/machine to which it is connected. PLC programmers or machine owners can simply open their regular configuration software and configure or debug just as if they were on site.

Secure

The secure connection is established via the cloud-based Netbiter Argos data centre.
Data is encrypted both to and from Netbiter Argos This ensures secure data connection to the remote equipment. Remote Access is an included feature of the Netbiter EasyConnect EC300-series communication gateways. It is free-of-charge for data limits up to 1GB per month and is set up through the “cloud-based” Netbiter Argos™ data centre, maintained and hosted by HMS.

View this video for detailed instructions on configuring and using the remote access feature