The mbNET.mini is a compact Industrial Router that offers secure remote access to PLCs, PLC to cloud data collection, and cloud data visualization, which is ideal for M2M applications. The router offers USB over IP capability to remotely access and control USB devices, such as PLCs, HMIs, webcams, USB memory sticks, etc. Remote access is only allowed for authenticated users. This 3-port router includes no modem.

The router can gather Tag data from Ethernet-connected PLCs and push the data to a free cloud (up to 50k data consumption and up to 250 data points) known as mbCONNECT24. Create alarms when limits are exceeded, monitor process values, and create dashboards using an extensive widget library. Alerts are sent via email, SMS, or text-to-speech phone call (fee).

Remote access security is achieved through encrypted connections (SSL/TLS). The device operates as a firewall to the outside world. Using a web browser, users can visualize equipment, read operating data or manage the process, view webservers in PLCs, and even view an IP-enabled security camera. The device can be configured through the cloud account or a web server on the unit.

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