Native Engineering Access. Zero Extra Hardware.
Provide controls engineers with instant, secure access to Phoenix Contact PLCnext controllers for remote logic updates, diagnostics, and commissioning without VPN clients, jump boxes, or firewall reconfigurations.
As responsive as a local patch cord, as secure as modern operational technology requires.
Remote PLC Maintenance for Phoenix Contact PLCnext
Zero-Footprint Deployment. Native Engineering Performance.
Empower engineering teams and systems integrators to program, troubleshoot, and monitor AXC F controllers from anywhere using standard PLCnext Engineer software, slashing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and eliminating after-hours travel.
No VPNs Required
Hardware-Native or Network Connector
Outbound-only HTTPS
PROBLEM / SOLUTION
Supporting remote PLCnext installations traditionally forces organisations to choose between costly site visits, risky port forwarding, or cumbersome VPN networks. Agilicus AnyX delivers a direct, identity-secured alternative:
The Operational Challenge
❌ Costly Site Dispatches: Minor logic edits, routine diagnostics, or commissioning tweaks require hours of travel when remote access is absent or unreliable.
❌ Hardware & Subnet Sprawl: Traditional gateways add capital costs, panel space, and failure points, while legacy VPNs break when managing overlapping IP subnets across multiple client sites.
❌ Broad Network Exposure: Opening inbound ports or granting full-subnet VPN access exposes critical plant controllers to lateral traversal and unauthorized discovery.
The Customer Outcome
✅ Instant Remote Resolution: Engineers connect directly via native PLCnext Engineer in seconds to resolve issues immediately, dramatically reducing downtime.
✅ Zero-Footprint Architecture: The connector installs natively on the Linux-based PLCnext controller or on any host in the SCADA network, eliminating auxiliary gateway hardware.
✅ Isolated, Identity-Centric Access: Every session is authenticated via corporate Single Sign-On and multi-factor authentication, enforcing precise, audited access to only the designated controller.
Why Engineers Choose Agilicus for PLCnext
Secure, responsive, and hardware-native remote access built for modern automation environments.
Native Tooling Performance
Work directly in standard PLCnext Engineer software on your existing workstation with full responsive performance, preserving all local libraries and licenses.
Flexible, Zero-Footprint Deployment
Deploy natively to AXC F 1152, 2152, or 3152 hardware or anywhere in the SCADA subnet without adding external industrial PCs or complex network bridges.
Multi-Customer Support
Seamlessly manage and connect to multiple customer sites and controllers simultaneously without IP address clashes or juggling multiple VPN profiles.
HOW IT WORKS
1
Deploy Connector
Run the lightweight Agilicus connector directly on the PLCnext hardware or on any host in the SCADA network.
2
Define Permissions
Map controller resources in Agilicus AnyX and assign granular, identity-based permissions.
3
Launch Seamlessly
Open PLCnext Engineer via Agilicus Desktop Integration using your corporate single sign-on.
4
Maintain & Commission
Program, monitor, and troubleshoot remote controllers securely from anywhere with a complete audit trail.
Secure Your OT Future with Agilicus
“Deploying Agilicus within our PLCnext environment eliminated VPN complexity while granting our engineering team secure, instant access from anywhere.”