In this article you will be guided through the steps of connecting your Bosch Rexroth ctrlX CORE directly to the IXON Cloud using the IXON Cloud Connector (also known as IXagent), without requiring additional hardware in the form of the IXrouter, allowing you to remotely access it as if you are on-site.

• Prepare the ctrlX CORE
• Install the IXON Cloud Connector
• Register and activate the IXON Cloud Connector
• Update LAN settings
• What's next?

Prepare the ctrlX CORE

The ctrlX CORE needs to be prepared to use the IXON Cloud Connector.

1. Make sure that the ctrlX CORE has an internet connection.
   • The IXON Cloud Connector will use the network as it is provided by the ctrlX CORE. If multiple network interfaces are available, make sure the network interface that provides internet access has the highest priority. If the highest priority network interface does not have internet access, the IXON Cloud Connector will not be able to connect.

Install the IXON Cloud Connector

Once the ctrlX CORE has an internet connection, you're ready to continue.

2. Open the ctrlX Store and find the IXON Cloud Connector app.
3. Download the app and purchase a license.
4. Open the ctrlX CORE's local web interface and log in.
5. Go to Home > Install an app and install the IXON Cloud Connector.
6. Go to Settings > Licenses and upload the license.

Register and activate the IXON Cloud Connector

To access your machine remotely, you'll need to register and activate the IXON Cloud Connector.

7. In the IXON Cloud, go to the Portal.
8. Open the account menu in the top right corner and copy the Company ID.
   

If you previously registered this device and it's still listed in the IXON Cloud, make sure to first turn on Recover upon next registration before you continue.

9. Go back to the ctrlX CORE's local web interface.
10. In the left menu, go to IXON Cloud Connector > Register IXON Cloud Connector.
11. Enter your company ID and register your IXON Cloud Connector.

The IXON Cloud Connector will now register to the IXON Cloud, where it needs to be activated.

12. In the IXON Cloud, go to Fleet Manager > Devices.
13. Click on the New device to activate it.

Update LAN settings

Updating the online LAN settings to match the local IP address of the ctrlX CORE will enable you to remotely connect to your ctrlX CORE using its local IP address.

14. Go to Fleet Manager > Devices and click on your device name.
15. Go to Network > LAN.
16. At Router LAN, enter the ctrlX CORE's local IP address.
    • Note that the IXON Cloud Connector does not function as a router. You can remotely only access the ctrlX CORE on which the IXON Cloud Connector is installed.

What's next?

The ctrlX CORE is now set up and ready. You can:

• Connect to your machine using VPN, for access as if you are on-site, or connect to your machine using VNC or HTTP for quicker and easier access.
• Download the mobile app for easy mobile access (Android, iOS).
• Configure what is visible in the Portal using custom Homepages, Device cards, or Device pages and even use custom translations.
• Configure what other users can see and do (User management explained) or invite colleagues or customers (Invite a new user).
• Customize your company branding with custom colors, logo, domain, and more (Configure your company identity).
• Add extra machine information with custom fields for a variety of uses.
• Start using machine data with Live data, Historical data, Alarms & Notifications, or Scheduled reports.
  • Supported protocol(s) are listed at the start of this article.
• And much more ...