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Safety Instructions
Caution
The device may only be put into service and operated by qualified personnel. To ensure
the safe operation of the device, prevent access to the device by unauthorized persons.
If device is connected directly to the internet (without router), the firewall must be
enabled.
2.1
General Safety Instructions
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Protect product from moisture and humidity.
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Protect product from too high or too low temperature (see
).
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Protect product from fire.
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Do not paint the product.
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Do not modify or disassemble the product. Service must be carried out by HMS Industrial
Networks.
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Store products in dry and dust-free place.
2.2
Data Security Features
The SG-basic supports various security features. HMS recommends to activate and use this
security features as described in the following chapters.
2.2.1
OpenVPN
HMS recommends using encoding via OpenVPN, if supported by all participants, to
increase the internet safety.
The firmware includes an OpenVPN client, that can be used to integrate the SG-basic into a
virtual private network. For more information about OpenVPN and possible settings see the
WEB-PLC Online Help
Settings – Settings – Network – OpenVPN
. Additionally a How-to video
and a Startup Guide for OpenVPN are available on
2.2.2
WEB-PLC Security
HTTPS
To increase the internet security, HMS recommends activating HTTPS to access the WEB-
PLC.
If the WEB-PLC is accessed with activated HTTPS the integrity and confidentiality of the session
and the login data are ensured. For information about activating HTTPS see
.
SG-basic User Manual
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