C6 Routers

This hardware component allows for remote access or assistance on industrial devices where machinery plants are lacking any wired connection by means of 4G modems and Wi-Fi.

The router integrates greatly into any automation system without impacting the setup of the devices included therein, since no configuration adjustment is required for them.

Once installed, you can configure and manage the router connection or create and manage any subnets through a router System Manager and COMBIVIS connect Manager. In fact, routers allow to set up NAT and routing rules outside the VPN.

Routers are meant for installation into appliances and are also compatible for operation with HMIs or IPCs of different brands.

Router models might differ in different properties, such as their operating system and the quantity of Ethernet ports with which they are fitted.

Note: For further information on the latest routers, see the product technical specification and related documentation provided at the link https://www.keb-automation.com/en-it/products/control-automation/remote-maintenance/c6-router.

Installation manuals are supplied with the devices.

Routers automatic update procedures provide easy maintenance of the device itself.
Note: See Runtime and firmware update for further information on this subject.
Routers are fitted with LEDs for visual feedback on their status.
Note: See the documentation supplied with your router for further information on this subject.

C6 Series routers

C6 Series routers are equipped with a WinCE operating system and feature the following interfaces:
  • one Ethernet WAN port for internet connection
  • one Ethernet LAN port for local area network connection
  • one isolated multistandard serial interface
  • one USB 2.0 port
  • one built-in 4G modem
  • one optionally integrated four-port Gigabit Ethernet switch
  • two digital inputs to enable remote access and power reset, and two relay outputs to notify COMBIVIS connect network connection and the remote access in progress.

The router can establish local interface connections (LAN) and Internet (WAN) connections, and it is equipped with a serial port (COM) supporting an MPI subnet, to which several PLCs can be connected.

Note: The gateway transforms an Ethernet data flow into an MPI data flow, and vice versa. The serial pass-through function links a virtual serial port on the local computer and a real serial port on the device running Runtime. See Simatic TIA Portal for further information on this subject.