Discover 7 Powerful IXON Cloud Features That Boost Productivity

IXON’s Industrial IoT platform delivers a suite of tools that streamline plant operations. While many users rely on the core functions daily, several lesser‑known capabilities can further simplify remote management and enhance security. Below we highlight seven features that can transform how you work with IXON Cloud.

Wi‑Fi Hotspot

IXrouter models equipped with Wi‑Fi can act simultaneously as a client and as a hotspot. This dual role lets you wirelessly access on‑site PLCs, HMIs, or other devices, and even grant them internet connectivity. For example, a customer used the hotspot to connect an AR HoloLens to the internet for remote commissioning. The hotspot can be enabled or disabled from the IXON Cloud interface.

Learn how to remotely enable or disable the Wi‑Fi hotspot

Fallback System

The IXON failover system allows you to configure primary and secondary fallback connections. If the preferred link fails, the first fallback activates; if that also fails, the second fallback takes over. As soon as the higher‑priority connection is restored, the IXrouter switches back automatically. This guarantees uninterrupted remote access to your machines.

Learn how to configure fallbacks

Basic Company Branding

Even without a premium branding license, you can personalize the IXON Cloud with your company name, colors, logo, favicon, and touch icon. Basic branding applies to the entire platform and all automated emails, ensuring a consistent corporate identity for every user.

Learn how to set your basic branding

Device Templates

With manage‑devices permission, you can save common device configurations—device info, network, firewall, services, and data sources—into a reusable template. Applying a template to new or existing devices eliminates repetitive manual setup and reduces the risk of misconfiguration.

Machine Overview

IXON Cloud 2 offers multiple viewing modes for your assets. The card view displays key metrics, an image, and status for each machine side by side. You can also switch to a list view or a world map that pinpoints machine locations. Custom machine cards are created directly within the IXON Studio app.

Learn more about machine cards

Local Web Interface

Above the LAN ports on an IXrouter, two LEDs indicate the current connection status. For a more detailed overview, use the IXrouter’s local web interface. It provides advanced diagnostics, allows registration if the device isn’t yet linked to IXON Cloud, and lets you adjust WAN, LAN, and firewall settings. This interface is ideal for on‑site troubleshooting and PLC configuration.

Learn how to use the local web interface

Filter Your Messages

In the IXON Cloud message center you receive notifications about device events, transfers, and Cloud Notify alarms. To manage longer message lists, you can create active filters that specify which alerts trigger emails, push notifications, or webhooks. For instance, you might want email alerts for high‑priority alarms but silence push notifications.

Learn more on how to filter your messages

Try the Features Yourself

Have you explored all of these capabilities yet? Leveraging these tools can elevate your IXON Cloud experience and streamline plant operations.

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