PLC Programming - Discussing Various Ways of Connecting to a PLC - Directly, WiFi, VPN, etc.

In this video tutorial, we dive deep into the intricate details of connecting to a PLC in different settings - be it your home lab, a small industrial machine, or even the expansive realm of an Enterprise setup.
We will cover:
1) Basics of Connection: Learn the foundational principles of how to connect to your PLC or industrial controller. Find out why these basics are crucial.
2) Connection Tools and Techniques: From the most straightforward USB or serial connections to sophisticated Enterprise connections.
3) Potential Pitfalls: Based on firsthand experience, I'll guide you through common pitfalls when connecting to PLCs.
4) Risk Management: Learn how to identify which methods are more or less risky. Make informed decisions for your setups.
5) USB vs. Ethernet Connections: Dive into the practicalities of direct plug-in connections. Discover when and why you'd choose one over the other.
6) Adapter Nuances: Delve into the intricacies of different adapters, from USB to RS-485. Know what to expect and how to troubleshoot issues.
7) Ethernet Challenges: Explore the layers of complexity when connecting via ethernet, from setting IP addresses to understanding managed switches.
8) Plant Network Connections: Gain insights into connecting to PLCs across plant networks, including strategies for working with routers and Level 3 switches.
9) Remote Access Techniques: Unlock the secrets of remote access, from the basics to the advanced methods involving wireless routers.
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[@guaranteedfix1746]

Your training videos are really informative. Thank you

[@nukeelda]

I really needed this thanks a lot ,I'm thinking to take CNNA for networking to understand better network part.

[@dwsan1tx]

Phoenix Contact mGuard VPNs have a dry contact kill switch that must be activated to prevent entry. Enjoyed the presentation, thank you.

[@SolisPLC]

I need to get my hands on one of those. I saw their PowerPoint presentation, but never had a chance to experiment with one.

[@dwsan1tx]

@@SolisPLC I’ve got two, haha and they have free cloud service to remote into them securely. Manage users, privileges, etc.

[@Levib3139]

Thanks for the video. Can you make a video about the Allen Bradley plc with safety modules embedded in. I believe revision 33 and up. Thank you

[@ronaldcasas2780]

your videos are great!, wish you had some omron sysmac studio/ NX102-9000 tutorials.

[@gregcarter3830]

Great video, very helpful. We ship our equipment with a wifi router that allows USB teathering to a cell phone (for personal hot spot) or a dedicated hot spot. Short of using an Ewon or Tosibox to remote connect to a customers machine PLC, have you every tried to use a hotspot into a preconfigured router to access a remote machine? I would like to ship the machine with a method to communicate if an emergency arrises, but without the expense of installing a dedicated Ewon or Tosibox. Every played around with options like that? Thanks

[@SolisPLC]

It all depends on the network capabilities of the client in that case. If they have a wireless guest network you can get away with connecting over a $30 TP Link and being able to remote into that machine. The same goes if they're hooking up a wired connection to that machine for plant control / data - if they configure proper routing you should be able to remote in. If those aren't options, that's where the ewons come in. I'll make the comment having worked in larger facities that we'd often pull out the ewons from machines and just added them onto a plant network and gave the OEM access for maintenance as needed.

[@nickdeleon5464]

Hello, Do you use client mode on PT-link to communicate to the PLC? Thank you.

[@EliteAutomation]

We deploy remote accessibility to all of our systems. Even if the customer doesn't grant us access. At least it's there if ever they change there mind or if a support technician goes with a cellular connection

[@ismaelrivera1999]

What adapter could I use for wireless connection.

[@kolyangod2715]

Hello, tell me please, can I fully use the compact GuardLogix5380 processor (5069-L306ERMS2) and the ControlLogix I/O rack? thanks for the answer

[@SolisPLC]

Yes, the GuardLogix can connect to the ControlLogix I/O rack over Ethernet/IP and will have full access to it through Studio 5000.

[@kolyangod2715]

@@SolisPLC Thank you!

[@majidabdullah1889]

Hello Sir, I need your support to troubleshoot 1734-IE8C Allen Bradley analogue input card. Problem: Our system was working very well more than 6months but we faced backup supply problem. To troubleshoot the Backup Supply we turned ON and OFF our Panel many times after that our one input analogue card(Module4) not responded other working good, but modul4 showing solid red indication on all 8 channels. Field devices and wiring: 1. All fields devices are ok and supplying 4-20mAmps. 2. Terminal blocks are ok not fused/blown. 3. Shifted faulty card belonging fields signal to the next module and they are working good on the next module.

[@kennethgallagher1621]

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