Hi all,
As far as remote access to a machine, I found a cool package from http://www.crossteccorp.com/netopremote/index.html called Net-Op.
All you have to do is load the "host" software on a computer on-site that is connected to the machine and set it up to start when the computer boots (in case of power failure at the site). This computer would also have to have a modem and a direct dial phone line.
Then at home you have the "guest" software installed on your computer and a modem.
With a little configuration of the Net-Op software (phone numbers, passwords, etc) you can dial in to the remote computer and "take it over" from your house or wherever you have "guest" installed. (laptop at the airport?)
COMPUTER AT SITE:
power up computer,
Net-Op "host" runs during startup (TSR)
RSLogix runs (or whatever software programs your PLC or other device)
modem connected and waiting
HOME/REMOTE COMPUTER:
click on Net-Op "guest"
dial up
run remote computer & software from where you are
This is kind of slow for me through my 56K connection, but I think they have Net-Op for DSL type connections and such. And being a local connection saves on a long-distance call, for me. They may have solutions for internet also, but the 56K works good for my situation.
And it's relativly CHEAP.
Good luck & happy holidays!
Jim
As far as remote access to a machine, I found a cool package from http://www.crossteccorp.com/netopremote/index.html called Net-Op.
All you have to do is load the "host" software on a computer on-site that is connected to the machine and set it up to start when the computer boots (in case of power failure at the site). This computer would also have to have a modem and a direct dial phone line.
Then at home you have the "guest" software installed on your computer and a modem.
With a little configuration of the Net-Op software (phone numbers, passwords, etc) you can dial in to the remote computer and "take it over" from your house or wherever you have "guest" installed. (laptop at the airport?)
COMPUTER AT SITE:
power up computer,
Net-Op "host" runs during startup (TSR)
RSLogix runs (or whatever software programs your PLC or other device)
modem connected and waiting
HOME/REMOTE COMPUTER:
click on Net-Op "guest"
dial up
run remote computer & software from where you are
This is kind of slow for me through my 56K connection, but I think they have Net-Op for DSL type connections and such. And being a local connection saves on a long-distance call, for me. They may have solutions for internet also, but the 56K works good for my situation.
And it's relativly CHEAP.
Good luck & happy holidays!
Jim