User manual

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Netbiter Remote Access User Manual
1.2. Requirements
Using the Remote Access functionality will require the following:
• A Netbiter EasyConnect with remote access capability.
• Knowledge of programming of PLC’s and other field devices.
• Specific software to use with the device being accessed remotely.
• General knowledge of TCP/IP networks.
• Specific knowledge of the networks being accessed remotely. You may need to consult the
network administrator for this information.
1.3. Supported Equipment
The list of equipment and software that has been tested and verified for use with the remote access func-
tionality is constantly being revised and improved. The actual configurations available can be found
when running the QuickConnect application.
The remote access solution is designed as a generic communication tunnel for IP-based communication
and serial communication. This means that it is possible to establish a tunnel for devices other than those
tested, but does not however imply that other devices will automatically work.
To configure and use a device not listed in the QuickConnect application, select the Custom option,
see page 32 for further details.
1.4. Installation Steps
Before the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway can be used for remote access with e.g. a PLC, the following
steps must be performed:
1. Physical installation at the location for the device to be accessed. See the product’s installation
guide.
2. Registration and connection of the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway at Netbiter Argos. See
page 9.
3. Configuration of the remote access functionality for the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway at Net-
biter Argos. See page 21.
4. Installation of the QuickConnect software package on the PC that will be used for remote access.
See page 25.
5. Configuration of one or more remote access channels to the device to be accessed. See page 27.
6. Initiation/opening of the connection to the remote device. See page 33.
After all of these steps have been completed, it will then be possible to use PC-based software tools to
connect to the remote device, for e.g. configuration, debugging and analysis.