Six steps to improve computer hardening

Learn CODESYS directly from the manufacturer of IEC61131-3!

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, CODESYS North America has the right training to take your knowledge to the next level. First hand tips and tricks, online or face to face.

Our courses are instructor-led and alternate between lectures and hand-on exercises. CODESYS trainers draw on decades of experiences.

CODESYS V3 Essentials Training This training is targeted for individuals who are new to CODESYS and need to get started with a good foundation. Through a mix of lectures and hands-on exercises, this class teaches the basic features and concepts of CODESYS and the IEC 61131-3 programming languages.

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CODESYS V3 Intensive Training This training is targeted for experienced control engineers transitioning to CODESYS, or for engineers wishing to take their knowledge of CODESYS to the next level. It combines basic and advanced training modules to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities of CODESYS, alternating between lectures and hands-on labs.

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Transitioning from Rockwell to CODESYS This class is targeted for ControlLogix® PLC programmers who are transitioning to CODESYS V3. Through a mix of lectures and hands-on exercises, learn how your existing knowledge can be applied in CODESYS.

codesys.us/training-detail/t/transitioning-fromrockwell-to-codesys-north-america.html CODESYS is the global market leader of manufacturer-independent IEC 61131-3-automation software with over 5 million device licenses sold worldwide. More than 500 control system manufacturers and tens of thousands of companies worldwide use CODESYS’ products.

The CODESYS system is the basis of a comprehensive suite that covers the entire software side of automation including Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), communication, Soft PLC, motion, drives, CNC, robotics, redundancy and visualization.

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Understanding Self-Hosted VPN – Secure, Remote Communication Over the Internet

Accessing machines at remote sites over the Internet can be a challenge since firewalls block messages that originate from the Internet. Although it is possible to open up ports in the firewall by using Port Forwarding, IT professionals are reluctant to compromise the security of their network and usually decline this type of request.

Without permission from the IT department, the systems integrator is left with few options. One solution to this problem is to incorporate a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service, such as Contemporary Controls’ RemoteVPN subscription service.

Setting up an OpenVPN server on your own is not trivial. It typically involves setting up a root certificate authority and generating certificates and keys for the OpenVPN server and for each client device that intends to connect to this server. However, the EIGR-V router has a built-in webpage interface to generate certificates and keys for VPN client devices, without requiring users to download software or having to learn the complexities of setting up a VPN.

One EIGR VPN router set to OpenVPN server mode and assigned a fixed public IP address resides at the client site or any other convenient site and uses the Internet for communicating to OpenVPN clients without any cloud service involved.

The Self-HostedVPN solution provides secure, remote access to any IP device by just using the VPN IP address for a device. There is no additional requirement to setup Network Address Translation (NAT) or Port Forwarding on the client routers, as they initiate outbound connections to the OpenVPN server. Furthermore, the OpenVPN client devices only require internet access – there is no requirement for a static or public IP address.

Example of Remote Monitoring with Self-HostedVPN

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