Ewon Cosy+ ⁠ Starter Kit

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The Ewon Cosy+ IIoT Starter Kit includes:

• Ewon Cosy+ WiFi router (type EC7133J)
• Wifi antenna
• USB key for easy configuration of the device,
• 2x Ethernet cable,
• power supply,
• Quick Start Guide.

The Ewon Cosy+ WiFi is an industrial router designed for remote management of PLC control systems, HMI panels, computers or webcams via the 4G EU wireless WiFi network 2,4GHz. The Cosy+ series is characterized by the complete simplicity of router configuration and is easy to master thanks to the built-in wizard.

The Ewon router connects to the Talk2M cloud service and from that point on is available to registered users worldwide. Thanks to the unique Talk2M cloud service, communication with the Ewon remote router is very simple, reliable, secure and fast. At a glance, we can remotely program the PLC, back up data from the operator panel or monitor the production line via webcam. We connect the necessary peripherals to the router via Ethernet ports or USB port.

The Ewon Cosy+ industrial router is suitable for system integrators and machine builders who, thanks to the low price of the router, can automatically install it in their racks and subsequently gain the ability to connect to their customers' machines, monitor their operation, make program modifications, perform equipment diagnostics, download backups, etc.

Typical applications for the Ewon Cosy+ router

• machine builders can remotely manage their machines at customers' sites,
• system integrators can remotely connect to their equipment and computers at customers' sites,
• PLC programmers, as employees of the plant, can more quickly deal with situations related to the management of control systems, e.g. holding an emergency from home, etc.

Main features of the Ewon Cosy+

• 1× WAN port to connect the router to the Internet,
• 3× LAN port for connecting local Ethernet devices (you can connect an Ethernet switch and get more ports),
• 2× DI digital input and 1× DO digital output for monitoring and controlling external devices,
• 3× router versions available depending on the router's connection to the Internet and Talk2M service,
  • via fixed WAN port (Ewon router EC71330)
  • over a 2.4GHz WiFi network (Ewon router EC7133J)
  • over the 4G EU network (Ewon router EC7133L)
• very simple router setup,
• very simple configuration of the Ethernet connection of the stations behind the router (plug&route function),
• 24VDC power supply,
• DIN rail mounting.

How the Ewon Cosy+ works

In the diagram below, you can see typical deployment of the Ewon Cosy+ on the factory floor. On the left, you can see the Cosy+ connected to several devices via Ethernet and USB (i.e. a PLC, an IP camera and an HMI panel).

The Cosy+ router is connected to the Internet and the Talk2M cloud service via a fixed Ethernet - WAN port and uses ports 443 (HTTPS) or 1194 (UDP). It can also be connected via a 2.4GHz WiFi network or a mobile operator's LTE network. All communication between the remote user and the Ewon router is over a secure VPN tunnel.

If you want to enable/disable remote connectivity from the Ewon installation site, you can install a switch in the door of the cabinet that you connect to the digital input of the Ewon router. By switching it, you enable the internet connection to Ewon, allowing your contractor to connect to Ewon and make the necessary adjustments. Once the modifications are complete, you will disable their access again. The Ewon Cosy+ has a second digital input and this can be used, for example, to control the opening of a switchboard door. In this case, Ewon will send you a text message or email and you will know that the door to the switchboard has been opened. The digital output is used to monitor the VPN connection, i.e. it will switch on e.g. the andon light on the switchboard, which will signal that someone is remotely connected to the PLC.







We can connect devices to the router via Ethernet cable, we have 3 LAN ports. If this is not enough, connect an 8-port Ethernet switch to the Ewon, or connect the router directly to an existing LAN. To connect a SIMATIC S7-300/400 PLC with an MPI or PROFIBUS port, we recommend using the ACCON NetLink PRO Compact adapter from Deltalogic. This adapter reliably converts the MPI/PROFIBUS protocol to Ethernet.

Ewon Cosy+ and security

The router creates a remote connection via the Talk2M cloud service and you can connect to your devices remotely over a secure VPN connection from any computer, mobile and tablet connected to the internet. In Talk2M, you set up and enable access to specific IP addresses behind the Ewon, or specific Ethernet ports (applies to Talk2M PRO service). Connecting the Ewon Cosy+ router to the production line does not mean you automatically have access to all IP addresses on the network. Everything must be set up in your Talk2M account (access to any IP Address, selected IP Addresses, ports, etc.).

• It actively protects machines from attacks such as Bonet, DDOS, Virus, Worms, etc.
• Option to force a remote user to change their password the first time they log into Talk2M
• Ewon gives a signal via digital output, that someone is remotely connected to Ewon
• For Talk2M PRO users, there is improved firmware management (ability to automatically update connected routers)
• The remotely connected user can only access the LAN, not the WAN
• A remotely connected user can access the entire network, specific IP addresses, specific protocols or specific ports
• Talk2M login can be strengthened via two-factor authentication
• Logging into Talk2M is only possible via specifically configured passwords (minimum length, uppercase, special characters)
• Talk2M login can be set to expire
• Ewon routers can be divided into Groups and Pools in the Talk2M account and different rights, users and roles can be set for these
• Remote access to LAN devices behind Ewon can be enabled for selected users
• Built-in firewall with 5 levels (Standard, High, High+ports, Enforced, Ultra)
• Logging of accesses to the Ewon router, including export to .CSV and .PDF

Cloud Talk2M, secure remote access to Ewon routers

Talk2M is Ewon HMS's cloud service through which you connect remotely to Ewon routers. It is a large-scale data infrastructure based on 30+ servers in secure data centers around the world. For added reliability, the servers are operated by three independent providers. In the event of one provider failing, the Talk2M service will continue to operate.

Normally, Ewon routers are connected to the Talk2M cloud at all times. It is also possible to connect Ewon to the cloud based on our SMS message, or the router connects to the cloud just to perform a task. When it is finished, it will disconnect again. The remote user connects to Talk2M from his computer via the eCatcher.exe program (VPN client). If you cannot install software programs on your computer, then it is also possible to connect via the M2WEB portal.

You get the Talk2M service for free with the purchase of a router, or you get the Talk2M FREE+ service for free, which is sufficient for 90% of users. With the Talk2M FREE+ service, the programmer connects to only one Ewon = PLC router within his account, does the work, disconnects and can log on to another router. If you need to connect multiple users to one router at a time, or within a corporate account multiple users will be connecting to different Ewons at the same time, then choose the paid Talk2M PRO service. This service is suitable for machine builders or large factories where multiple programmers connect remotely to machines and equipment at the same time. The paid version of Talk2M PRO allows you to connect multiple users at the same time, set different user rights, offers better security options for accessing Ethernet stations behind the Ewon router, etc.

Comparing Talk2M Free+ and Talk2M Pro
Talk2M FREE+ (free) provides a connection between one user and one Ewon modem, with the proviso that if a second user wants to log in, the first user must log out. You can, of course, set up multiple Talk2M accounts and assign one Ewon modem to each. At that point, again, one user logs in to one modem and the other user logs in to the other modem. Together, however, you will never be logged in to one modem at a time.

• Talk2M FREE+ = Users can only log in independently to a Talk2M account (at the same time), but only one user can be connected to a modem at a time (i.e. if you have 5 Ewon modems in your Talk2M account, you will only connect to one of them at a time).
• Talk2M PRO = multiple users connect to multiple Ewon modems within one Talk2M account (flat fee).

How to set up your Cosy+ easily?

The Cosy+ is configured through its web interface. This interface comes with the Quick Launch Wizard, which guides your through the settings and informs you whether a particular setting has been saved or not. The router settings enable you to set the date and IP addresses, assign WAN port functionality to one of the router's ports, and connect the router to the Internet and the Talk2M service.

In the last step of the Wizard, you can configure the router's digital inputs. The router features 2 digital inputs, which are usually configured in the following way:

1. The input controls the router's Internet connection (the customer can enable and disable the router's Internet connection any time they want and thus control the machine builder's access to the machine behind the router).
2. The input is used to monitor the door of a control cabinet (i.e. whether it has been opened).
3. By connecting a PLC's status output, the user can be alerted whenever the PLC is in STOP mode.

Multifunctional SD card

The SD card allows you to easily configure you Ewon Cosy+. You can use it to perform a firmware upgrade or to create or restore a system backup. Last but not least you can auto-register into Talk2M thanks to the Global Registration Key (GRK). When you insert the SD card containing the GRK, the router will automatically be linked to your account. You just need to insert the SD card containing the appropriate file in the Ewon. It will automatically process the file. Then remove the SD card from the Ewon, which will start a reboot. It is as simple as that. Please note that you have to upgrade to firmware v11 or higher to take advantage of this feature. Your settings backup file can be saved to the SD card or a USB stick.

Ewon COSY+ Status Dashboard

The Ewon Cosy+ title page provides a summary with all the essential information about the router's operation on a single page. You will find there such information as Internet connection status, IP address information, Connected to Talk2M since, the router as gateway setting, firmware version, etc.

To be able to connect to the Ewon Cosy+ via the Talk2M service, you need the eCatcher application and a Talk2M account.

In the window below, you can see a secure connection between a computer and the Ewon Cosy+ via the Talk2M. Under the router's name, there is a list of all Ethernet devices connected to the router. By clicking on the blue links, you will be directed to the websites of the respective devices. The devices can also be accessed through third-party software (e.g. STEP7, TIA Portal, WinCC, etc.).

Ewon links

When you first turn on Ewon, you need to go through the startup wizard and then configure your Ewon according to your requirements. For easier and quicker setup and troubleshooting of Ewon, you can use the support portal where you can find installation, start-up and configuration guides as well as tutorials, FAQs and much more. In case you need to implement Ewon router TIA/STEP, you can download the configuration file here.

Ewon Technical Support Portal
For Ewon modems, we recommend upgrading to the latest firmware version. Updating the firmware can improve the performance of your modem. Firmware updates are usually released to implement new features, improve security and usability, or fix bugs. There are several ways to upgrade the firmware, and each is designed for a different situation. For an overview of the changes in each firmware version for Ewon Cosy+, Cosy 131 and Ewon Flexy 205, please refer to the release notes.

Software & Firmware for Ewon
For the current status of the Talk2M service, scheduled downtime and downtime history, please see the link below.

Cloud Talk2M status
Documentation and all available manuals for Ewon, to make working with Ewon easier, can be found under the link below.

Ewon documentation
For all the latest information regarding Ewon routers and the Talk2M cloud service, please see the link below.

Ewon News
You can also search the Ewon/HMS forums for any issues not found in the documentation. You can also use the E-learning portal for self-education and understanding of Ewon.

Ewon forum

HMS forum

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