To supplement the master port list and the Machine Ports list, additional TCP ports can be opened on red or black box Amphions to allow communication with individual devices. This feature enables fine-grained access control. Access to devices can be controlled by ei3 admin users by selecting allowed TCP and UDP ports on three levels: […]
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How to Move Machines from One Network to Another
The following steps may be followed to move an individual machine from one network to another. The source and target networks do not need to be in the same location or even in the same company, nor do they need to be in the same network version. Once a machine has been moved in ei3 […]
How to Export A Machine Template and then Import the Template to Create a New Machine in a Network
This article describes how ei3 SERVICE administrator users can use the machine template export/import functions to create new machines in an existing network. The original network version of the source machine is irrelevant as the created machine will be consistent with the network version where it is created. In other words, a machine template made […]
How To Add Machine Ports
Additional TCP and/or UDP ports can be opened on individual red or black box Amphions to supplement the master port list. This is useful when adding a device, like an OPC UA server, which allows for communication ports to be defined by the user. Access to devices can be controlled by ei3 admin users by […]
Using Smart TV Displays to Show Machine Information
Smart TV displays in factories can be used to show machine information in prominent areas like any other andon display. In order to display a machine dashboard with status and productivity information, the Smart TV must be able to connect to ei3 web servers. Limitations on local network setups in a factory may interfere with […]