Secome 3G secure remote access starter pack

The Secomea 3G secure remote access starter pack, available from DAANET, includes the requirements to provide a remote connection to a PLC, HMI or any programmable device. The solution requires no specialist IT knowledge or even involvement.

While many remote access solutions rely on using a computer as the site interface, the Secomea approach uses a SiteManager appliance which provides direct access to devices, with the remote user’s own PC hosting the application software.

The SiteManager can be equipped with ethernet, USB and serial ports to accommodate virtually all configurable equipment. Digital I/O is provided, and commonly used for a keyed local ‘enable’ switch, and a ‘channel active’ lamp indicator. 3G models provide for situations where no LAN internet access is available.

The appeal of the Secomea solution is in providing robust two-factor authentication, port filtering based on the actual designated model of PLC, and security based on AES/SSL encryption. A cloud-based authentication server provides ease of use for adding or deleting authorised users, as well as eliminating the need for costly static IP addresses as found in some systems. Secomea’s remote access solution is used by machine builders and system integrators for supporting their customers, as well as site technicians.