Overview
Ewon Cosy+
The Ewon Cosy+ routers in combination with Talk2m allow you quick and easy remote access to your machines and systems. Commissioning is extremely simple with the integrated installation wizards and does not require in-depth IT knowledge. Clever functions also allow efficient commissioning in series. The cybersecurity is state of the art and therefore meets all requirements.
Ewon Flexy
With the modular Ewon Flexy router, we are leading the way for Industry 4.0 and offer a wide range of functions for new business models based on data. A large number of already implemented drivers enable direct data acquisition from the connected controllers and field devices. From simple alarm notifications to the visualization of data, this can also be pre-processed and made available to the plant network or own applications on the plant network or control level. Remote access of the VPN to machines and systems is mandatory
Functional comparison
1. basic function remote access
Ewon Cosy+
- Establishes a secure VPN connection via Talk2m with machines and systems
- Simple configuration via commissioning wizard
- Pure connectivity in the machine network
- Direct connection of control systems and field devices via Ethernet and USB
- Web access via M2Web using browser-based end devices
- Data exchange between machines and system network possible (NAT)
- Remote access can be enabled via key switch and active remote access connection can be displayed
- Support for 2-factor authentication
Ewon Flexy
- Complete remote access functions as with Ewon Cosy+
- Retrofit options with remote access options to control systems with serial or MPI interface
- Additional gateway and router functions for Ethernet, serial interfaces and fieldbuses
2. modularity & expandability
Ewon Cosy+
- Compact design with fixed equipment in terms of interfaces and connectivity. Corresponding variant with optional mobile radio or WLAN must be selected before purchase. No subsequent expansions possible
Ewon Flexy
- The modular design allows flexible equipping of interfaces for Internet connectivity such as mobile radio and WLAN. Additional expansion cards can connect old devices with a serial interface or MPI. I/O interface cards offer the option of connecting digital or analog sensors. The equipment can be adapted to the circumstances at any time or added at a later date.
3. data processing & automation functions
Ewon Cosy+
- No local data acquisition and recording integrated
Ewon Flexy
- Data acquisition and processing from all common control models
- Alarm management with notification by e-mail/SMS
- Data recording for further processing or in the event of a connection failure
- Data visualization locally or in the Cloud
- Programmable with BASIC scripting and JAVA
- Data provision via common protocols such as ModbusTCP, MQTT, OPC UA
| Name | Ewon Cosy+ | Ewon Flexy 205 | Edge 300 | Edge 400 |
| Item Number(s) | EC7133x | FLEXY205 | Edge 310 (WAN/LAN) Edge 320 (WAN/LAN/WLAN) | Edge 410 (WAN/LAN) Edge 420 (WAN/LAN/WLAN) |
| Modular | No | Yes, 2 expansion slots | Yes, up to two expansion slots | Yes, up to three expansion slots |
| Ethernet Ports | 4 configurable 10/100 Mbit/s LAN/WAN ports | 4 configurable LAN/WAN ports, 10/100 Mbit/s, (WAN 10/100 Mbit/s via FLX3101) | 1x WAN port 10/100 Mbit/s 3x LAN ports 10/100 Mbit/s | 1x WAN port 10/100/1000 Mbit/s 3x LAN ports 10/100/1000 Mbit/s |
| 4G/LTE Mobile Network | Yes, EC7133K/L/M/N | Yes, via FLB320A/8/9 expansion | Yes, via expansion (EE4GE) | Yes, via expansion module (EE4GE) |
| 3G/UMTS/HSDPA Mobile Communications | No | Yes, via FLB3202 expansion (discontinued) | Yes, Edge 320 (Wi-Fi 6) | Yes, Edge 420 (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Wi-Fi Interface | Yes, EC7133J (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n) | Yes, via FLB3271 expansion module (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) | 2x 0 to 24 V | 2x 0 to 24 V |
| Digital inputs | 2x 0 to 24V (1x to activate Internet connection, 1–2x SMS or email notifications via Talk2m) | 2x 0 to 24V (1x to activate Internet connection, 1–2x SMS or email notifications via Talk2m or freely programmable) | 1x relay output, max. 500 mA | 1x relay output, max. 500 mA |
| Digital Outputs/Relays | 1x MOSFET 12 to 24 V DC, max. 200 mA (Talk2m connection active) | 1x MOSFET 12 to 24 V DC, max. 200 mA (Talk2m connection active or freely programmable) | Planned | Planned |
| I/O expansion | No | Yes, via FLX3204 expansion (8 x DI, 4 x AI, 2 x DO) | Yes, 1x (configuration, firmware update) USB expansion for remote access (planned) | Yes, 1x (configuration, firmware update) USB expansion for remote access (planned) |
| USB 2.0 | Yes, 1x (configuration, firmware update, remote access) | Yes, 3x via FLB3601 expansion | No | No |
| MPI interface | No | Yes, via FLC3701 expansion module | Planned | Planned |
| Serial interface (RS232/RS422/RS485) | No (only possible via USB-to-serial converter) | Yes, via FLA3301 expansion module | No | No |
| SD card slot | Yes (order picking or firmware update) | Yes (order picking, firmware update, and user data storage) | Yes | Yes |
| Remote access via VPN | Yes | Yes | Depends on Cloud subscription: 100 or 750 tags | Depends on Cloud subscription: 100 or 750 tags |
| Data collection | No | 1,500 tags per I/O Server | Planned | Planned |
| Alarm Notification | Email and SMS notifications via Talk2m for 2x DI | Email and SMS alerts are configurable or freely programmable | Planned | Planned |
| Data visualization | No | Yes, the more powerful web server supports custom web pages or Dashboard4Ewon | Planned | Planned |
| Data Logging | No | 1,000,000 data points | Depends on Cloud subscription and Client | Depends on Cloud subscription and Client |
| OPC UA Support | No | Server and Client | Yes, Publisher (Subscriber planned) | Yes, Publisher (Subscriber planned) |
| MQTT Support | No | Yes (Publisher and Subscriber) | Depends on Cloud subscription; logic and math functions planned | Depends on Cloud subscription; logic and math functions planned; Docker interface |
| Programmable (BasicIDE/JAVA VM) | No | BASIC IDE, Java Standard Edition | ||
| Firmware support | Starting with firmware 20.0s0 | Version 12.2s1 and later | Ewon Cloud or Secure USB file | Ewon Cloud or Secure USB file |
| Firmware Update | Automatic, USB, SD card, Talk2m | USB, SD card, FTP, Ebuddy | Planned | Planned |
| Multilingual user interface | Multiple language versions already integrated | Multiple language versions already integrated | Yes, via extension (EE4GE) | Yes, via an extension (EE4GE) |
4. typical application scenarios and selection recommendation
Ewon Cosy+ - ideal when:
- Only remote access for service & commissioning is required
- A cost-efficient, simple solution is required
- No data acquisition, alarming, visualization and data pre-processing are planned for the future
Ewon Flexy - ideal if:
- Machine data is to beactively used or you want to keep the option open in the future
- Alarming, recording and visualization of machine data are required
- customers want to implement Industry 4.0 use cases in the future
The fascination of remote maintenance Ewon
The Ewon & Talk2M remote maintenance solution:
VPN router in combination with cloud-based online service portal.
From simple and secure remote access to machines/systems for troubleshooting to comprehensive concepts for remote maintenance and data services (predictive maintenance, alarm management, visualization, etc.).
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