EWON Flexy 205 - FOXON PLUS
Ewon Flexy 205 combines secure remote access to machinery with data collection from PLCs and industrial devices. It enables remote programming of PLCs and HMIs, monitoring of alarms, storage of historical data and its transfer to OPC UA, visualisation systems, MES, ERP or cloud applications.
What data do you need to read from the PLC and where should it be sent?
We will examine the PLC type, data points, alarms, archiving, the method of connecting to the internet and the target system, and propose a suitable configuration for the Ewon Flexy 205.
Manuals and safe connection of the Ewon Flexy
Set up remote access, check your network conditions and, if you encounter any problems, use the guides for diagnostics and operation.
More about the features, communication and use of the Ewon Flexy 205
Remote access and data acquisition in a single device
The Ewon Flexy 205 is suitable for applications where remote machine programming alone is not sufficient. The router can read data from PLCs and other devices, store it, evaluate alarms and forward information to higher-level systems.
Secure programming and diagnostics of PLCs, HMI panels, robots and industrial computers without a public IP address or your own VPN server.
Flexy communicates directly with supported PLCs and can read and write values without the need for major modifications to the control system programme.
Archiving of process values, alarm logging and sending of alerts in the event of a fault or when a set limit is exceeded.
Data transfer to OPC UA, visualisation systems, SCADA, MES, ERP, Power BI or cloud applications.
If the connection is interrupted, data can be stored locally and sent back to the target system once communication is restored.
The router can be fitted with a communication card for Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, serial interfaces or digital and analogue I/O.
Supported PLCs and communication protocols
SIMATIC S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300 and S7-400
Communication with Rockwell Automation PLCs
Reading and writing values from supported PLCs
Communication with PLCs and industrial devices
Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU
OPC UA Client and OPC UA Server
Communication with supported BACnet devices
Reading data from network and other SNMP devices
Advanced data processing and transmission
Typical uses of the Ewon Flexy 205
Programming, diagnostics and support for machines installed at customer sites both domestically and abroad.
Monitoring of operational statuses, alarms, counters, consumption and other technical values.
Data acquisition from PLCs for visualisation, reporting, OEE, maintenance or production evaluation.
Transfer of selected values to SCADA, MES, ERP, Power BI or cloud applications.
The basic Flexy 205 router can be supplemented with suitable Ewon Flexy expansion cards . We will help you set up the configuration based on the available connection, the devices used and the required inputs and outputs.
Comparison of Ewon Cosy+, Flexy 205 and SIA Connect
| Features | Ewon Cosy+ | Ewon Flexy 205 | SIA Connect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PLC programming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data acquisition from PLCs | No | Yes | Yes |
| Store & Forward | No | Yes | Yes |
| OPC UA | No | Yes | Yes |
| PLC ↔ PLC data transfer | No | Via script | Yes |
| PLC ↔ device data transfer | No | Via script | Yes |
| Storing data in databases | No | Via script | Yes |
| MQTT | No | Via script | Yes |
| Cloud service | Talk2M | Talk2M | Optional |
| Typical uses | Remote machine servicing | Remote service, alarms and data acquisition | Comprehensive OT/IT integration |
For remote servicing alone, this is usually sufficient Ewon Cosy+. If you need remote access, alarms, archiving and basic data collection, this is a suitable choice Ewon Flexy 205. For more extensive integration of PLCs with databases, MQTT, APIs and other IT systems, we recommend considering SIA Connect.
Why choose the Ewon Flexy 205 from FOXON?
- Over 17 years’ experience with Ewon products.
- We can help you verify communication with your PLC.
- We will recommend a suitable combination of router and expansion cards.
- We can help with the configuration of Talk2M, alarms and data collection.
- We will arrange commissioning and user training.
- We have the router and starter kit in stock in Liberec.
Ewon Flexy 205 router
951,06 EUR Incl. VAT
Ewon Flexy 205 - Starter Kit
597,74 EUR Incl. VAT
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