Written by Mark Harries, Business Development Manager- I/O and Networks
Does your remote site have no infrastructure in place?
At Phoenix Contact, we have a range of modems that operate on the mobile phone network. The most popular product is our 3G Modem (2314008), which allows high connection speeds of up to
7.2Mbps.
Whether you want to use remote access for service upgrades, maintenance, programming or data capture we have a product that will fit your requirements.
To see how easy this 3G Modem is to set-up please take a look at this video.
For more information about our 3G Modems please visit our website.
What if I have a LAN infrastructure in place?
We have a range of LAN based routers, which allow you remote access to your customer’s site if they have an Ethernet Infrastructure in place. The mGuard RS2000 and RS4000 are routers which have integrated firewall protection, preventing unauthorised access of machines or systems.
To see a video and read some more information about our mGuard products and solutions please visit our website
What if the customer won’t let me on his network?
This is a common application problem. Large blue chip companies are often nervous about allowing remote access onto their network. Phoenix Contact has a great solution which is our new mGuard 3G Router.
This device can act as a both a LAN based router and a 3G router. If the customer lets you on their network than you can utilise this device as a LAN based router. If not, than you can use it as a 3G Modem. This solution can also be offered for redundant applications, if the LAN network goes down then the 3G Modem can be configured to take over.
To find out more please click on the following link
What are the data costs involved for a 3G Modem?
At Phoenix Contact we offer a deal to get a ‘Global SIM’ card. This SIM card will give you the following benefits;
- You will receive a SIM Card with 1MB of data available per month for a year completely free of charge.
- This Global SIM supplied by MarcanT fixes the data cost, so regardless of where you install the remote machine/system/panel the cost will stay the same.
- The SIM card roams on different networks, in Germany for instance the networks this SIM card will work on are; Vodafone, T-Mobile and 02. This gives you the advantage of increased network coverage.
- When the deal has expired after 12 months you can continue to use this service through MarcanT. The cost of 1MB of data is 0.90€.
Find out more here
What advantages does remote access give me?
Remote Access offers many benefits and cost savings. The below table summarises just a few advantages.
| Advantage 1 | Advantage 2 | Advantage 3 | Advantage 4 | Advantage 5 |
| Reduced downtime via quick diagnosis | Huge cost reduction in site visits and travel time | Remote Access contracts can be sold as additional revenue stream | Security features prevent unauthorised access | Redundant design affords peace of mind for your end customer |
For more information about any of the products discussed here, please contact Mark: mharries@phoenixcontact.com or telephone 07717 335477.
