| Supported hardware | Supported firmware (and required IXagent package) |
Cloud Logging & Notify |
|---|---|---|
|
PFC100 |
V03.06.11 (FW18) (IXagent pack. 0.1.10) |
Modbus |
In this article you will be guided through the steps of connecting your WAGO PLC directly to the IXON Cloud using the IXagent, without requiring additional hardware in the form of the IXrouter, allowing you to remotely access it as if you are on-site.
Below is a listed overview of the steps.
- Preparation: network configuration
- Upload and install the IXagent packages
- Register and activate the IXagent
Preparation
Prerequisites
- WAGO PLC
- SSH client (i.e. PuTTY)
- IXagent packages (available upon request)
- IXON Cloud account (view our getting started guide)
Make sure that the PLC has an internet connection. You can set the PLC's second Ethernet port to DHCP and connect it to the corporate network.
- Log in to the PLC's HTTP web server (default: 192.168.2.1).
Default credentials
- Username: root
- Password: wago
- Go to [Networking]
and select [TCP/IP]
. Here you can set "IP Configuration X2" to DHCP
.
Separate bridged connections
If connection X1 and X2 are bridged, go to [Ethernet] to separate them. 
- Press [Submit].
Upload and install the IXagent packages
Contact us and request the necessary IXagent packages for WAGO before you proceed. First you'll have to upload the necessary IXagent files onto the WAGO PLC.
Updating existing installation?
If you're updating an installation that is already registered on the IXON Cloud, you'll have to back up the IXagent configuration file, found at: /etc/ixon/ixagent.conf
Place this file back after you've finished the installation. You can then skip the "register and activate"-parts of this article, as your IXagent is still registered and activated.- Log in to the PLC's HTTP web server (default: 192.168.2.1).
Default credentials
- Username: root
- Password: wago
- Go to [Software uploads]and upload the received IXagent packages.
- Install (activate) the uploaded packages in the following order:
1. Mosquitto
2. IXagent
- Refresh the page to update the web server.
Register and activate the IXagent
You need to know your company ID before you can execute this next step. You can find your company ID by going to the account menu, pressing [My company], and you can copy the company ID to your clipboard to prevent writing errors. Take a look at our getting started guide if you don't have an account yet.
Now that you have your company ID, you can register your IXagent.
- Start an SSH client (i.e. PuTTY) and connect to your WAGO PLC.
Default credentials
- Username: root
- Password: wago
- Execute the following command.
ixagent-register.sh <your company ID>
The IXagent application will register the device to the IXON Cloud and will automatically set up a secure VPN connection. Lastly, you'll have to activate the newly registered IXagent on the IXON Cloud.
- Go to [Devices] in the main menu. You should now see a yellow bar saying "New device". Press [∙∙∙]and select [Activate]. You'll be prompted to enter a name and asked to pay a one-time activation fee.
IXagent activated
Your device is now successfully registered and activated on the IXON Cloud. Amongst other things, you can now connect to your device via VPN, add VNC or HTTP services, add Cloud Logging, and manage device permissions.