Netbiter Remote Access Mode

Remote PLC programming, configuration, debugging and software upgrades

Get immediate access to field equipment in order to minimize equipment downtime and reduce on-site maintenance and travel costs.

Included feature with a Netbiter EC300-series gateway

Netbiter Remote Access Mode opens up a secure tunnel to a PLC or machine. This enables configuration, programming or debugging of almost any industrial device from any location. You can use your regular PLC configuration software just as you would if you were on site.

Remote Access is an included feature with the EC310 and EC350 communication gateways. It allows one user to connect to one machine. It supports data limits up to 1GB per month and is set up through the Netbiter Argos.

VIDEO: What is Netbiter Remote Access?

How it works

Netbiter Remote Access provides a remote connection through Netbiter Argos to the serial and Ethernet ports on a Netbiter EC300 series gateway. This makes it possible to use PC-based software applications (such as RSLogix or TIA Portal) to program, configure or debug just as if being on site.

To establish the remote connection, the PC-based driver Netbiter QuickConnect is installed on the PC. This creates a secure tunnel through Netbiter Argos to the Netbiter gateway and also establishes a virtual connection to the software application on the PC.

The tunnel established between the laptop and the remote network can be used to create one or more channels for the actual connections to the remote devices.

The Netbiter Remote Access solution is designed for connections that are open for a limited time only, during which the programmer performs the required tasks and then closes the connection. Permanent connections, for example between a SCADA application and equipment in the field, are not supported.

For permanent Remote Access connections take a look at: eWON Cosy

Remote access for PLC vendors

Remote Access is vendor-independent and enables machine builders to deliver to any market irrespective of the PLC brand used. Below are specific solutions for some of the leading PLC suppliers:

Remote Access for Rockwell Automation

Configure, program or operate it using Studio5000®, RSLogix™ or RSLinx™

Remote Access for Siemens PLC's

Configure, program or operate it using TIA portal™ or Step7™

Remote Access for Schneider Electric

Configure, program or operate it using Unity Pro.

Customer story: Effective use of Netbiter Remote Access Mode

PLC programming across the Atlantic

C-Tech Innovation uses Netbiter Remote Access to remotely support, troubleshoot and program their electrochemical equipment. By accessing their Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs remotely they can offer faster support to customers and cut down on travel costs.

The first time the customer rang, the Netbiter paid for itself.

Andy Leck, Electrical Design Engineer

C-Tech Innovation

Netbiter Remote Access Mode

Remote PLC programming, configuration, debugging and software upgrades

Included feature with a Netbiter EC300-series gateway

How it works

The Netbiter Remote Access solution is designed for connections that are open for a limited time only, during which the programmer performs the required tasks and then closes the connection. Permanent connections, for example between a SCADA application and equipment in the field, are not supported.