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Is it possible to connect to a Twido controller over the internet using TwidoSoft?

Issue

Goal: Setup TwidoSoft to enable a connection to a Twido PLC via the Internet.

Product Line
TwidoSoft

Environment
PLC Configuration Software

Resolution

The connection to a Twido PLC via Internet is possible if the remote hardware setup has the built-in Twido Ethernet or the Twido Port and the Twido soft is properly set to be used over the Internet.
To properly set the Twido Soft to be used over the Internet, you have to create a new connection using the remote PLC IP address and select the proper P-Unit / Address.
To create a new connection, follow these steps:

1) Click on "File", select "Preferences"

File > Preferences

2) Select "Connections management" .

Select Connections management


3) Create a new connection by clicking on "Add" and entering the fields. When using the Twido port, set the field P_Unit / Address for 1.

Add new connection

4) When using Twido TWDLCAE40DRF use the P-Unit / Address as "Direct".

Set P-Unit/Address to Direct


5) Select the new connection created by selecting the name assigned to the Twido over Internet.

Select connection > Twido

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