IXON Cloud Connector on PLCnext Store: Seamless Remote Access & Industrial IoT Integration

Connecting PLCs to a web‑based IIoT portal has never been easier. With the IXON Cloud Connector available in the PLCnext Store, you can transform your PLCnext Control into a cloud‑ready device—no additional hardware required. The solution lets you manage, monitor, and control your systems while turning machine data into actionable insights through advanced reporting and alarm features.

Key Benefits of the IXON Cloud Connector

The IXON Cloud is more than just remote access. Build a custom IoT portal without coding, analyze historical and live data to boost productivity, centralize customer and device management, and turn machine insights into new revenue streams—all from a single, secure portal.

Installation is as simple as a click from the PLCnext Store. “You can install the application directly from the PLCnext Store,” says Wouter van den Oever, Firmware Developer at IXON. “Once installed, the device appears in your IXON Cloud account, where you complete activation and unlock all features.”

Security is built in. “We establish a connection from the device to the IXON Cloud via a VPN or secured SSL, so there’s no need to open any ports,” explains Wouter. IXON’s in‑house R&D team continuously updates the platform to keep it secure and innovative.

Partnering with PLCnext Store

“We share PLCnext’s philosophy of an open ecosystem,” says Willem Hofmans, CEO at IXON. “It allows users to combine the best of both worlds.” The new PLCnext Control outperforms traditional PLCs by leveraging the latest technologies and delivering unparalleled accessibility.

Install the IXON Cloud Connector

or watch a short video demonstration of the IXON Cloud Connector.