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Operation Settings (For Server)

I'd like to know settings for using the Pro-face Remote HMI function. (For Server)

The settings for using the Pro-face Remote HMI function are as follows;

1. Set the items in [Pro-face Remote HMI] of [Remote Viewer] of [Display Unit] in [System Settings]. Check the check box of [Enable].

2. Specify [Server name].
    →"What is "Server name"?"

3. Set [Connection password].
    →"What is "Connection password"?"

4. Specify [Connection].
    →"What is "Connection"?"

5. Specify [Port].
    →"What is "Port"?"

6. Set [Connection timeout].
    →"What is "Connection timeout"?"

7. Specify [Operation priority].
    →"What is "Operation priority"?"

8. Set [Monopolize touch].
    →"What is "Monopolize touch"?"

9. Specify [Initial screen number for asynchronous connection].
    →"What is "Initial screen number for asynchronous connection"?"

10. Specify [Enable Address Monopolize Touch].
    →"What is 'Enable Address for Monopolize Touch'?"

11. Specify [Use Alarm Monitor].
    →"What does 'Use Alarm Monitor' mean?"

12. Specify [Disconnect after communication is down for].
    →"Disconnect after communication is down for"

13. Specify [Allow multiple client connections (Maximum:*)].
    →"What is "Allow multiple client connections (Maximum:*)"?"

Recommendation

Following are the recommendations for safe usage of Pro-face product that connects to network. - Prior confirmation with the network administrator about how mobile devices can connect to HMI without compromising network security. - Create or update of an access point that is configured for strong network authentication & encryption. - Access point is combined with a firewall configured to block access to all devices except the HMI with mobility, and to block all ports except those needed for Pro-face Remote HMI. See the details about the port. - If the mobile device connects to the HMI using the cellular network then in addition to the above firewall configuration, it is important that the cellular modem which provides a gateway to the cellular network has also enabled functions for VPN & authentication. These functions will stop other unknown devices on the same cellular network from connecting to the industrial network via the cellular modem without a password.   a. VPN functionality is provided by the Mobile device's OS and must also be activated & required on the cellular modem.   b. VPN is also recommended for use with other GP-Pro EX tools off-site, such as GP-Viewer EX, etc...