

The remote PC is connected to the internet, via the second network card, typically connected to the company office-lan The PLC on the remote site (hereafter known as the remote PLC ) is connected to the machine or process LAN. The remote PC is connected to the machine or process LAN, via the first Ethernet card, with a fixed IP address. There will be two Ethernet network cards in the remote PC. The HMI and/or database connection can continue to operate even during the remote access to the PLC via VPN. For example the PC can be used for HMI software, or for database connection to the PLC. The PC may be used for purposes related to the machine or process in connection with the PLC. PC on the remote site (hereafter know as the remote PC ). The PG is connected to the internet, typically via the company office-lan.

Below is a general description of the setup: Programming PC (hereafter known as the PG ) at the location of the person that must access the PLC site remotely. This guide describes how to program a Siemens S7 CPU remotely via Teamviewer VPN. By using the additional VPN functionality with Teamviewer, it is possible to reach out to further connected devices at the customers location.

It is typically used for remote support from a suppliers home office to a customers remote location. Contents 1 Description Initial setup Setup of remote PLC Setup of remote PC Setup of PG Connecting and use with STEP Connecting Teamviewer VPN Connecting STEP Page of 10Ģ 1 Description Teamviewer is a software solution for remotely observing or controlling PCs. Setup of Teamviewer VPN for programming remotely With STEP7.
