How do you get secure VPN remote access to your Siemens PLC?
With IXON Cloud you have direct remote access to your Siemens PLC via a secure VPN connection via the IXON service portal. Configure the IXrouter with our wizard, connect it to your Siemens PLC and it will automatically be accessible externally. You can then program PLC software remotely, view and monitor log files. It works very simply and makes it possible solve machine problems remotely.
Test the IXrouter for free for 30 days with our Starter Kit. Request this here.
Siemens S7 PLC connected to the IXrouter for remote access
Explore IXON Cloud for remote VPN access to Siemens PLC
IXON offers a powerful industrial IoT platform for remote access and data options for Siemens PLC: IXON Cloud. It provides machine builders, system integrators and OEMs with simple, fast and secure VPN access around the world for remote machine maintenance, monitoring and support.
Get direct access to the Siemens PLC and the machine network from home or office. The benefits of IXON Cloud for Siemens PLC devices:
- A single web portal to manage all your machines and user access
- Support for Ethernet (LAN), 4G/LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity with the IXrouter
- Plug & Play installation and no additional software required (completely web-based)
- Secure VPN connections on desktop and mobile
- High level of safety
- Scalable to (customer) needs with optional functions for data logging, alarms and data visualization.
Try IXON Cloud for remote maintenance of Siemens PLCs
Leave your details and we will send you a Starter Kit with our most advanced IXrouter (Wi-Fi, Ethernet and 4G/LTE) and all the necessary accessories to start your project. Test a complete scenario for remote access and data functions with IXON Cloud and your Siemens PLC. Experience the convenience of the IXrouter and IXON Cloud during a 30-day test period.
IXrouter: Industrial VPN router for Siemens PLC
The IXrouter is a industrial VPN router and edge gateway in one, designed to connect any PLC to the IXON Cloud. It is fully compatible with Siemens PLCs to set up secure remote access.
It's ready to tackle just about any situation imaginable. There is even a special one 4G/LTE model for remote field installations.
IXrouter3: Industrial VPN router
Siemens PLCs compatible with IXON
- Siemens S7-200
- Siemens S7-300
- Siemens S7-400
- Siemens S7-1200
- Siemens S7-1500
- And older Siemens PLCs with an Ethernet module.
If your type is not listed here, please Contact contact us to check product compatibility.
IXrouter connected to Siemens PLC for remote access
How can I read and write data from Siemens PLCs with IoT?
The IXrouter supports various industrial protocols to automatically read data from Siemens PLCs for remote monitoring and analysis. The data is sent to the IXON Cloud to make it available to alarm messages and visualization, or for analytics/machine learning in external platforms via the API:
Supported protocols for Siemens PLC:
- Siemens S7 (supported by the Siemens Step 7 Series: S7-300/400/1200/1500)
- OPC-UA (compatible devices)
Using Cloud Data Logging you can configure the data protocol, IP address and data tags of the data source (PLC) in your IXON Cloud account – without a line of code. Send the configuration settings to the IXrouter and it will automatically read the data and save it in the IXON Cloud. This provides advanced IoT functionality for data logging, alarms and trend analysis. Watch this short explanation video of Cloud Logging (1 minute).
Remotely control Siemens HMI panel and other connected PLC equipment
With VPN access you get a secure connection to the PLC and full network access to the machine network. To give you even more options, we support the VNC and HTTP protocols to remotely access any industrial HMI control panel and other equipment (sensors, robots) connected to the Siemens PLC. This functionality is included free of charge.
Remotely control Siemens HMI panel
Remote monitoring of Siemens SIMATIC HMI via VNC
There is an option to make HMI monitoring available via the VNC protocol. View, open and operate your HMI screen (such as SIMATIC Comfort Panel, DiagMonitor, WinCC) remotely via your browser or the IXON app. Get, or give your customer, full access and control to the machine's HMI touchscreen.
Access to Siemens PLC web server
Easily connect your Siemens PLC web server via the HTTPS protocol. You just need to configure the location of the web server and you can access it securely from anywhere.
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