Remote Controller Setup

Last updated on 6 October 2025

This guide helps you step by step with the remote controller setup for Remote’s Smart Controller and Edge Controller. Both controllers run local PLC programs and other software such as Node-RED, and enable a secure VPN connection to connected devices via client software. The manual covers preparation, physical wiring, and the initial local configuration via the web interface.

What Do You Need?

For the basic configuration of the controller, you will need the following. The key phrase “remote controller setup” is mentioned above and briefly repeated below so you immediately know what this guide is about.

  1. The SmartController or EdgeController with power and I/O connectors; some models include a 4G modem and antenna.
  2. A computer to connect with (local PC).
  3. An internet browser for configuration (Google Chrome is recommended).

Connect the Hardware (Physical Connection)

Follow these steps to prepare the controller for configuration:

  1. Power: connect the controller to a suitable power source. The POWER light will turn on.
  2. Antennas (if present): connect the 4G/Wi‑Fi antennas to the designated connectors.
  3. Local PC (ETH/LAN): use a network cable to connect your computer to an ETH port (SmartController) or LAN port (EdgeController). This is required for the initial local configuration.

Startup and Local Login

After connecting, you can log in locally and check the basic settings. Make sure you know the default credentials and network settings before proceeding.

EdgeController Console (Optional)

The EdgeController provides a console environment when you connect a monitor, mouse, and keyboard. You can log in with the default username Admin and the default password REAdmin (or with your own credentials if you changed them).

Web Interface (both Models)

The most commonly used method to configure is via the controller’s web interface:

  1. PC network settings: set your PC to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). The controller will automatically assign an IP address to your PC.
  2. Open your browser and navigate to the default IP address: 10.195.0.1.
  3. Log in on the login screen with username Admin and password REAdmin.
  4. After a successful login, you will see the controller’s overview screen (dashboard).

During web configuration, you can adjust basic network settings, timeouts, and other system values. Remember that PLC programs run locally; to upload and test, use the Open PLC environment or Node-RED.

Overview and Configuration Options

From the overview screen, you can view the controller status and navigate via the menu to various configuration pages. Key sections you can open directly from this screen:

  1. Open PLC: upload and manage PLC programs according to the IEC 61131-3 standard to read and control inputs and outputs.
  2. Node-RED: develop logic with the graphical interface and JavaScript for rapid integration and data processing.

Other settings and information you will encounter: DHCP, IP addresses, ETH ports, system logs, and hardware statuses such as antenna and modem information.

Conclusion and Next Steps

Your controller is now locally accessible and ready for further configuration within the remote controller setup. Depending on your application, the logical next steps are:

  1. Developing and uploading programs in Open PLC or Node-RED.
  2. Setting up the Remote client software for VPN access and further remote management.

Important terms and settings to remember: Admin / REAdmin for the first login, 10.195.0.1 as the default IP, DHCP for automatic IP assignment, and the dashboard for status overview.

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