Secomea | M2M Server Overview

GateManager cloud service is for users that want the comfort of fast and easy web access, but neither have the time nor want to bother with complicated server setups.

When choosing the GateManager cloud server you will receive an isolated domain on the GateManager M2M server and benefit from central hosting and backup by Secomea.

Basic account included in Secomea Starter package

A FREE basic GateManager administrator account on a Secomea hosted server, or on an M2M server hosted by one of Secomeas distributor partners is included in the Secomea Starter package. The FREE basic account gives you access to connect up to 100 SiteManagers, install two LinkManager floating licenses and create an unlimited number of LinkManager user accounts.

GateManager in detail

The GateManager operates as a termination point for all LinkManagers and SiteManagers. All connections and the encrypted traffic between LinkManagers and devices controlled by SiteManagers are handled by the GateManager, which also logs all events.

The Secomea server farm is located in Denmark at a 1GB Internet connection. This ensures you an up time of 99.6%, which is achieved by the following measures:

• The Secomea hosting center is fully virtualized based on ESXi and SAN backbone controlled by V-Motion
• Battery and generator power backup on all equipment
• INERGEN based cooling and fire extinguishing infrastructure
• “Building in building” site fencing with alarms and immediate guard notification, and access by card and iris scan
• 1 Gbps fiber ring directly to the Danish Internet eXhange point (DIX)
• Hosting center has a 100% Green Profile, according to RECS International (Renewable Energy Certificate System) where all Wh originate from either Danish wind turbines or Norwegian hydroelectric power stations
• Server IP addresses are fully controlled by Secomea as a registered RIPE member

LinkManager Client enables Programming Engineers to remotely work and operate their industrial equipment just like being on site, reducing travel costs and providing faster support The LinkManager is designed for remote programming and servicing of industrial equipment. Apart from approving access similar to VPN, it also simulates a virtual phonebook due to concept of “device agents”.

The LinkManager displays a view of all your sites and SiteManagers and each device will be shown with the name given when initially configured, its type and whether it is online or not. Just locate the device you want to connect to, click it, and you are online with it. The LinkManager installs a virtual adapter and thus require running on Windows. But it works fine alongside VPN clients and is designed for both 32 and 64 bit windows, and even runs inside a virtual machine such as VMWare, ESXi or HyperV. Unique about the LinkManager is its ability to not only connect to UDP and TCP based equipment. LinkManager includes a virtual COM port driver that makes it capable of connection to Serial equipment that is connected to the SiteManager at the factory.

Furthermore, the LinkManager will make a USB redirect if connecting to an agent that represents a USB device connected to a SiteManager at a factory.

Product details

• Included with the Starter Package
• Supports 32 and 64 bit Windows
• “VPN like” access to equipment
• Access to web enabled devices
• Access to Remote Desktop (VNC/RDP)
• Access to USB and Serial devices

Any installation, any size machine builder

The GateManager 4250 is a powerful shrink-wrap ready to go GateManager M2M hardware server. It is ideal for any installation for any size machine builder that wants to be in full control and wants the benefits of a hardened platform.

The GateManager 4250 has the exact same features as our software based GateManagers. See GateManager 8250 or GateManager 9250 for feature information.

How it works…

The GateManager acts as a termination point for all LinkManagers and SiteManagers. The GateManager, which logs all events, also handles all connections and the encrypted traffic between LinkManagers and devices controlled by SiteManagers.

Hardware specs:

• Physical dimensions: 1U rack-mount, depth 160mm, 2kg Scales to 1000 connected devices
• CPU: 500 Mhz x86
• 2 x 10/100Mbit
• DRAM: 256 MB
• Flash Disk: 32GB
• Backup/restore: Memory stick mounted in USB port
• Built-in SMS module
• Power 7v-20v
• Operating temperature: 0-60° C

Maintenance of your solution

GateManager owners can choose between two types of License Software Agreements: Our favorable EasyService License, where you pay a subscription fee according to your needs, or a Limited License, where you pay a fee as you expand your installations.

LinkManager Mobile is a viewing license used for monitoring and operating equipment such as Web-CAMs and HMIs. It supports both PC and mobile devices such as iPhone, iPAD and Android smart phones. Where the original LinkManager is intended for remote programming and requires installation on a Windows PC, the LinkManager Mobile is designed for accessing web enabled applications such as a custom Web GUI of a PLC, a HMI or a WebCam.

Additionally, LinkManager Mobile can establish connection to the desktop of equipment running Linux or Windows. You simply connect to the device with LinkManager Mobile, and subsequently you can start a VNC or MS Remote Desktop client (RDP) and remote control the device. Since the LinkManager Mobile can run on an iPhone, iPad or Android device, the product is ideally suited for end-users that need to remotely access their own equipment for monitoring status or perform typical operator tasks.

LinkManager Mobile supports two factor authentication login and encrypts all connections, thus ensuring uncompromised security. LinkManager Mobile user accounts can be created for free in the GateManager Portal when buying a Secomea start package. Such an account allows monitoring of status of equipment and viewing of event logs. Applying a LinkManager Mobile “license” to the account, will further allow you to connect to the Web GUI and remote desktop of the equipment.

Product details:

• Included with the Starter Package
• Supports 32 and 64 bit Windows
• Supports iPhone, iPad and Android OS
• Access to web enabled devices
• Access to Remote Desktop (VNC/RDP)

For all machine builders and all installations

The GateManager 4260 is our new and powerful shrink-wrap ready to go GateManager M2M hardware server. Any size machine builder that wants to be in full control and wants the advantages of a hardened platform can benefit from this strong product, which is suitable for any installation.

The GateManager 4260 has the exact same features as our software based GateManagers. See GateManager 8250 or GateManager 9250 for feature information.

How it works…

The GateManager acts as a termination point for all LinkManagers and SiteManagers. The GateManager, which logs all events, also handles all connections and the encrypted traffic between LinkManagers and devices controlled by SiteManagers.

Hardware specs:

• Physical dimensions: 177 x 44 x 145.5 mm, 1,2 kg
• Scales to 2000 connected devices
• CPU: 1,7GHz Dual Core Intel Atom™ C2358
• 4 x 10/100/1000Mbit
• DRAM: 2GB DDR3 RAM
• Flash Disk: 32GB
• Backup/restore: Memory stick mounted in USB port
• SMS module: Optional USB modem
• 36W for connecting 100~240 V @50~60 Hz
• Operating temperature: 0-40° C

Maintenance of your solution

GateManager owners can choose between two types of License Software Agreements. Our favorable EasyService License, where you pay a subscription fee according to your needs, or a Limited License, where you pay a fee as you expand your installations.

TrustGate Softclient is a plug-and-play VPN client that supports Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. The TrustGate SoftClient establishes a x509 certificate based VPN connection to the head office TrustGate VPN concentrator in form of a TrustGate 61, 160, 260 or 560R. TrustGate SoftClient sets new standards for quick and easy VPN deployment due to Secomea’s revolutionary EasyTunnel™ technology. Just type in the user’s email on the TrustGate concentrator, and the user will receive an email by which simple “click and confirm” performs the entire installation, configuration and establishes the AES encrypted VPN tunnel. No IT expertise is required; neither for the administrator nor the user.

Daily use is seamless; just select Start and Stop tunnel on the TrustGate SoftClient tray-icon. For local administration, the TrustGate SoftClient has its own web based graphical user interface. TrustGate SoftClient supports GateManager™ for secure and efficient central management, and also allow the central administrator to go online on the users computer via VNC or RDP.

For users with strict IT policies

Our GateManager software models 8250 and 9250 are primarily intended for OEMs with strict IT policies, e.g. manufacturers of medical equipment, or for companies that do not want to be dependent of 3rd party cloud services.

How it works…

The GateManager acts as a termination point for all LinkManagers and SiteManagers. The GateManager, which logs all events, also handles all connections and the encrypted traffic between LinkManagers and devices controlled by SiteManagers.

GateManager 8250 in detail

The GateManager model 8250 can be installed on your own Linux platform either at a stand-alone server, or on a Virtual Private Server in a hosting center.

The GateManager requires just 32 GB of disk storage, 1-2 GB of memory and min. 128KB/s bandwidth. And with a fixed public IP address with a few ports forwarded to the GateManager you are ready to run your very own installation.

Maintenance of your solution

GateManager owners can choose between two types of License Software Agreements. Our favorable EasyService License, where you pay a subscription fee according to your needs, or a Limited License,where you pay a fee as you expand your installations.

For users with strict IT policies

Our GateManager software models 8250 and 9250 are primarily intended for OEMs with strict IT policies, e.g. manufacturers of medical equipment, or for companies that do not want to be dependent of 3rd party cloud services.

How it works…

The GateManager acts as a termination point for all LinkManagers and SiteManagers. The GateManager, which logs all events, also handles all connections and the encrypted traffic between LinkManagers and devices controlled by SiteManagers.

GateManager 9250 in detail

The GateManager model 9250 is delivered as a platform independent virtual image ready to run in a VMWare, ESXi or HyperV virtualized environment.

The GateManager requires just 32 GB of disk storage, 1-2 GB of memory and min. 128KB/s bandwidth. And with a fixed public IP address with a few ports forwarded to the GateManager you are ready to run your very own installation.

Maintenance of your solution

GateManager owners can choose between two types of License Software Agreements. Our favorable EasyService License, where you pay a subscription fee according to your needs, or a Limited License, where you pay a fee as you expand your installations.