Industrial VPN gateway for IIoT data collection & monitoring
Ewon Flexy 202
Item number FLEXY20200_00MA
The Ewon Flexy is a multipurpose IIoT data gateway that allows machine builders and users to monitor and collect vital KPIs for analysis and predictive maintenance. The Ewon Flexy 202 is an Ewon gateway based on a serial port.
Gather data from PLCs, sensors and other devices thanks to the support of a wide range of industrial protocols, including OPC UA.
Enable machine remote connectivity
Enjoy VPN remote access for PLC troubleshooting. The included Talk2m cloud's global infrastructure is redundant and reliable. Setup your device in minutes for unrivalled connectivity success.
Implement efficient data monitoring
The Ewon Flexy supports all major PLC protocols for data logging & alarms. Local web-dashboard for KPIs monitoring through Talk2m’s M2web service. OPC UA server to share data with Enterprise Systems.
Leverage flexible data integration
Full flexibility to send data to any server. Multiple IoT connectors, and MQTT/HTTPS through embedded Basic or Java scripting engine. Talk2m Data Services with APIs for third party software integration.
Do more with built-in connectors and APIs
You might not have a data application today. But when the time comes, be confident in the fact that you can connect to a local or cloud data solution and make your machine smarter.
Future-proof thanks to extension cards
Discover the interchangeable extension cards of the Ewon Flexy: WiFi, 3G, 4G, USB, Ethernet WAN. These allow you to easily keep up with the evolution of communication technologies.
Extended data services
Wide range of possibilities: PLC data acquisition, alarms, OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, SNMP, HTTPs, local web-dashboards, cloud live KPIs, and programming (Basic & Java).
OPC UA ready
Ewon Flexy gateways support OPC UA, a modern protocol for industrial automation. It enables easy machine connectivity, asset modernization, and secure data collection from the factory floor.
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This product consists of the following components: an industrial gateway in a plastic housing, a power connector, 4 pcs of Flexy blank extension front plates, a start-up guide document in paper version, legal references in paper version and a branded cardboard box.
Not Included (in delivery)
Any variant of extension boards and their accessories (antenna, cable)
Net Width (mm)
133 mm
Net Height (mm)
79 mm
Net Depth (mm)
88 mm
Net Weight (g)
300 g
Mounting
DIN rail mount (bracket included)
Input Voltage (V)
12 - 24VDC +/-20%, LPS.Consumption: depending on the extension card installed (see Installation guide on our website).
Power Connector
9-pole
Operating Temperature °C Min
-25 °C
Operating Temperature °C Max
+60 °C
Storage Temperature °C Min
-30 °C
Storage Temperature °C Max
+70 °C
Relative Humidity
10 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing).
Housing Materials
Plastic
Packaging Material
Cardboard
Warranty (years)
3
Configuration
Web-Based configuration: Embedded web interface with setup wizards for configuration and maintenance (no extra software needed). Authentication with login/password and user management capability. Possibility of uploading custom web GUI.
Router Features
Routing capability between LAN and WAN Ethernet interface and Ethernet to serial gateway. Routing capability between LAN and WAN Ethernet interface and Ethernet to serial gateway. Routing capability between LAN and WAN Ethernet interface and Ethernet to serial gateway. IP filtering, IP forwarding, NAT, Port forwarding, Proxy, Routing table, DHCP client/server, NAT 1 :1.
VPN
OpenVPN either in SSL UDP or TCP.
VPN Security
VPN sessions are end-to-end encrypted using SSL/TLS protocol. Communications between the remote user and the Ewon are fully encrypted using the SSL/TLS protocol, thereby ensuring data authenticity, integrity & confidentiality. Indeed, all users and Ewon units are authenticated using x509 SSL certificates and end-to-end traffic is encrypted using strong symmetric & asymmetric algorithms that are part of the SSL/TLS protocol cipher suite.
Data Acquisition Protocols
OPC UA, Modbus RTU, Modbus-TCP, Unitelway, DF1, PPI, MPI, PROFIBUS, FINS Hostlink, FINS TCP, EtherNet/IP, ISO TCP, Mitsubishi FX, Mitsubishi MELSEC, Hitachi EH, ASCII, BACnet/IP
Data Logging
Define up to 2500 internal tags. Internal database for data logging (real-time logging and historical logging up to 1,000,000 timestamps). Historical data can be exported to DataMailbox or transferred by FTP or email.
Data Publishing Protocols
OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, SNMP, HTTPS
CE
Yes
UL
Yes
KC
No
RCM
No
FCC
Yes
IC
Yes
Environment
Temperature - Operating & Storage tested according to: IEC 60068-2-1 Cold test, IEC 60068-2-2 Dry heat test, IEC 60068-2-14 Change of temperature, IEC 60068-2-30 Cyclic damp heat test
Vibration and Shock
Vibration & shocks tested according to: IEC 60068-2-27 Bumps, IEC 60068-2-64 Vibration (broad-band random), IEC 60068-2-6 Vibration (sinusoidal)
Waste Certification (WEEE)
Yes
WEEE Category
IT and telecommunications equipment
UKCA
Yes
Connectors / Input / Output
1x RJ45 Ethernet port: 10/100Mb,
1x Male SUBD9 Serial port: configurable by software in RS232/485/422, 1.5kV functional isolation from power supply,
2x Digital input: 0 to 12/24VDC; 1.5kV isolation, 1x Digital output: open drain (MOSFET) 200mA; 1.5 kV isolation.
Included Components:This product consists of the following components: an industrial gateway in a plastic housing, a power connector, 4 pcs of Flexy blank extension front plates, a start-up guide document in paper version, legal references in paper version and a branded cardboard box.
Not included:Any variant of extension boards and their accessories (antenna, cable)
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Poll data from Allen-Bradley PLC using Ethernet protocol
AUG-0079-00
The present document explains in a few steps how the Flexy can poll data registers from an Allen-Bradley PLC based on Ethernet protocol.
AUG-0079-00 - Poll data from Allen-Bradley PLC using Ethernet protocol
OPC UA Server
AUG-0064-00
The present document describes the eWON Flexy used as an OPC UA server and explains how to publish tags using this OPC UA protocol.
Connect 2 sites together through VPN using cellular network
AUG-066-00
The present document describes how to connect 2 remote
Ewon devices securely over the Internet using a cellular connection (through a VPN connection).
AUG-0066-00 - Connect 2 sites together through VPN using cellular network
Poll data from Siemens PLC using Ethernet protocol
AUG-0048-00
The present document explains in a few steps how the Flexy can poll data registers from a Siemens PLC based on Ethernet protocol.
AUG-0048-00 - Poll data from Siemens PLC using Ethernet protocol
Connect an Ewon to Mindsphere
AUG-0082-00
This document explains how to connect an Ewon Flexy to the Siemens MindSphere® platform using the Ewon MindSphere® connector.
SIB Fix for 4G Modem
AUG-0077-00
This document explains how to update the modem firmware of your Ewon if this one embeds a 4G modem and is impacted by the 4G modem – SIB issue.
Poll data from Schneider PLC using Ethernet procotol
AUG-0078-00
The present document explains in a few steps how the Flexy can poll data registers from a Schneider® PLC using MODBUS TCP and export it to the Schneider® IOT platform: EcoStruxure Machine Advisor Communication.
AUG-0078-00 - Poll data from Schneider PLC using Ethernet procotol
Poll data from Siemens PLC using MPI protocol
AUG-0081-00
The present document explains in a few steps how the Flexy can poll data registers from a Siemens PLC based on Ethernet protocol.
AUG-0081-00 - Poll data from Siemens PLC using MPI protocol
Extend the Ewon user directory memory with the EUM card
AUG-0069-00
The present document describes how to extend the embedded filesystem (meaning the /usr directory) of the Ewon with an EUM card.
AUG-0069-00 - Extend the Ewon user directory memory with the EUM card
Configure the remote access for Mitsubishi PLC
AUG-0043-00
The present document explains in a few steps how to configure your Ewon, your Talk2M account and the PLC software to access the Mitsubishi PLC for remote diagnosis and programming.
AUG-0043-00 - Configure the remote access for Mitsubishi PLC
Configure the remote access for Omron PLC
AUG-0036-00
The present document explains in a few steps how to configure your Ewon, your Talk2M account and the PLC software to access the Omron PLC for remote diagnosis and programming.
AUG-0036-00 - Configure the remote access for Omron PLC
Configure the remote access for Schneider PLC
AUG-0038-00
The present document explains in a few steps how to configure your Ewon, your Talk2M account and the PLC software to access the Schneider PLC for remote diagnosis and programming.
AUG-0038-00 - Configure the remote access for Schneider PLC
3G Modem Firmware Update (v26 to v28)
AUG-0083-00
This document explains how to update the modem firmware of your Ewon Cosy 131 or Ewon Flexy if this one embeds a 3G modem.
AUG-0083-00 - 3G Modem Firmware Update (v26 to v28)
Configure the remote access for Siemens PLC through STEP7
AUG-0037-00
The present document explains in a few steps how to configure your Ewon, your Talk2M account and the PLC software to access the Allen-
AUG-0037-00 - Configure the remote access for Siemens PLC through STEP7
OPC UA Client
AUG-0074-00
The present document describes the eWON Flexy used as an OPC UA client and explains how to retrieve tags using this OPC UA protocol.
Poll data from Mitsubishi PLC using Ethernet protocol
AUG-0088-00
The present document explains in a few steps how the Flexy can poll data registers from a Mitsubishi PLC based on Ethernet protocol.
AUG-0088-00 - Poll data from Mitsubishi PLC using Ethernet protocol
Configure the remote access for Siemens PLC through TIA portal
AUG-0047-00
The present document explains in a few steps how to configure your Ewon, your Talk2M account and the PLC software to access the Siemens PLC for remote diagnosis and programming.
AUG-0047-00 - Configure the remote access for Siemens PLC through TIA portal
eVCOM getting started
AUG-0032-00
The present document describes how to achieve long distance access to a serial device by creating, on your computer, a virtual COM port linked to an Ewon placed beside your serial device..
Polling Data from MODBUS TCP
AUG-0059-00
The present document explains in a few steps how the Flexy can poll data registers from a PLC based on MODBUS TCP.
Configure the remote access for Allen-Bradley PLC
AUG-0035-00
A how-to to configure your Ewon, your Talk2M account and the PLC software to access the Allen-Bradley PLC for remote diagnosis and programming.
AUG-0035-00 - Configure the remote access for Allen-Bradley PLC
Manage device access with a Talk2M PRO account
AUG-0086-00
This document explains how to configure correctly access to remote devices based on user groups and Ewon pools in a Talk2M PRO account.
AUG-0086-00 - Manage device access with a Talk2M PRO account
Easy Commissioning via SD Card & USB Drive
AUG-0062-00
The present document describes how to (pre)configure your eWON thanks to an SD card or a USB drive.
AUG-0062-00 - Easy Commissioning via SD Card & USB Drive
Connect an Ewon gateway to Talk2M
AUG-0089-00
The present document explains how to configure your Ewon gateway so it can connect to the Ewon Cloud Services, called Talk2M
Configure the remote access for Schneider PLC M285-based model
AUG-0054-00
The present document explains in a few steps how to configure your Ewon, your Talk2M account and the PLC software to access the Schneider PLC for remote diagnosis and programming.
AUG-0054-00 - Configure the remote access for Schneider PLC M285-based model
Poll data from Allen-Bradley PLC using serial protocol
AUG-0045-00
The present document explains in a few steps how the Flexy can poll data registers from an Allen-Bradley PLC based on DF1 or ABLOGIX serial protocols.
AUG-0045-00 - Poll data from Allen-Bradley PLC using serial protocol
PLC discovery through Talk2m
AUG-0070-00
How to configure the Ewon and the Ecatcher software to discover the PLC(s) available on a distant network that you are connected to through
the Talk2m connection.
Poll data from Modbus RTU
AUG-0080-00
The present document explains in a few steps how the Flexy can poll data registers from a PLC based on MODBUS RTU.
FLB 3271 - EU type examination certificate
Compliance declaration of the Flexy FLB 3271 Wi-Fi extension card with the Article 3 of Directive 2014/53/EU.
List of Ewon Model Numbers
The model number identifies a unique hardware configuration. The table below shows the relationship between the model number, the product name and the part number.
A - List of Ewon Models - Link between Ewon Model Numbers and Part Numbers
Ewon gateway station file - WinCC
ewon-wincc-cfg-siemens
This configuration file is the Ewon gateway station file for
Siemens Step7 if you run SIMATIC on a PC that features WinCC.
Ewon gateway station file
This configuration file is the Ewon gateway station file for
Siemens Step7 if you run SIMATIC on a PC that does not feature WinCC.
Ewon gateway station file for Step7 (Without WinCC)
FLB 3203: Cellular Modem 4G (Verizon)IG-0025-00
This document contains detailed information on the hardware, certifications and mounting process of the Ewon Flexy extension card FLB 3203: Cellular Modem 4G (Verizon).
FLB 3204: Cellular Modem 4G (Europe)IG-0026-00
This document contains detailed information on the hardware, certifications and mounting process of the Ewon Flexy extension card FLB 3204: Cellular Modem 4G (Europe).
FLX 3402: 8DI-4AI-2DOIG-0030-00This document contains detailed information on the hardware, certifications and mounting process of the Ewon Flexy extension card FLB 3402: 8DI-4AI-2DO.
FLB 3205: Cellular Modem 4G (North America)IG-0027-00
This document contains detailed information on the hardware, certifications and mounting process of the Ewon Flexy extension card FLB 3205: Cellular Modem 4G (North America).
IG-0027-00 - FLB 3205: Cellular Modem 4G (North America)
FLB 3601: 3 USB Ports Extension CardIG-0024-00This document contains detailed information on the hardware, certifications and mounting process of the Ewon Flexy extension card FLB 3601: 3 USB ports.
FLB 3271: Wi-Fi ModemIG-0020-00This document contains detailed information on the hardware, certifications and mounting process of the Ewon Flexy extension card FLB 3271: Wi-Fi Modem.
FLA 3301: 2 Serial PortsIG-0016-00This document contains detailed information on the hardware, certifications and mounting process of the Ewon Flexy extension card FLB 3301: 2 Serial ports.
FLB 3202: Cellular Modem 3G+IG-0019-00This document contains detailed information on the hardware, certifications and mounting process of the Ewon Flexy extension card FLB 3202: Cellular Modem 3G+.
eWON Flexy: Base Units 10x-20xIG-0014-00This document contains detailed information on the hardware, certifications and mounting process of the eWON Flexy base units 10x & 20x, Flexy 205 excluded.
FLX 3101: Single Ethernet PortIG-0017-00This document contains detailed information on the hardware, certifications and mounting process of the Ewon Flexy extension card FLX 3101: single Ethernet port.
FLB 320A: Cellular Modem 4G (Europe)IG-0034-00This document contains detailed information on the hardware, certifications and mounting process of the Ewon Flexy extension card FLB 320A: Cellular Modem 4G (Europe).
This guide will walk you through installing and configuring your Ewon device for remote access. Use https://help.ewon.biz/devices/help to find this page quickly on your PC.
Profinet DCP AssignmentPRI-TS-002This document explains how to assign a name or IP address of a Profinet device using the embedded Profinet DCP assignment feature from the Ewon web interface.
Dedicated online help page giving all the needed information on what are the firewall requirements for establishing a VPN connection from your Ewon device or from your computer (Ecatcher)
Talk2m Connection Checker
The Talk2m Connection Checker verifies the network settings and indicates if an Ewon will succeed in connecting to Talk2m VPN servers.
Talk2m Connection Checker
The Talk2m Connection Checker verifies the network settings and indicates if an Ewon will succeed in connecting to Talk2m VPN servers.
Ecatcher v.7.0.2 is the companion tool initializes your remote access across the Talk2m VPN network and allows the connection to your Ewons and to all the devices plugged into your Ewons.
Support for Ewon developers is here to help developers understand the Ewon gateways and provide them with resources useful to handle APIs, code scripting (BASIC or JAVA), ...
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The services are provided by HMS’ global team of skilled and experienced engineers who work together with you, providing various services.
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Technical Services from HMS helps customers with any type of assistance needed in addition to the products bought from HMS. The Technical Services page offers a list of all services we provide.
The services are provided by HMS’ global team of skilled and experienced engineers who work together with you, providing various services.
Typical activities are project planning, setting up evaluation demos, creating and validating product configurations, providing guidance during field trials, and more.