The Remote Desktop Manager window (#133 / #3-01-1)

Application

With Remote Desktop Manager you can display external computer units on the control screen that are connected via Ethernet, and operate them through the control. You can also shut down a Windows computer together with the control.

Requirements

  • Remote Desk. Manager (#133 / #3-01-1) software option
  • Existing network connection
  • Ethernet interface

Description of function

To navigate to this function:

Settings Network/Remote Access Remote Desktop Manager

Remote Desktop Manager grants the following connection options:

  • Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX): Display the desktop of an external Windows computer on the control
  • Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX)

  • VNC: Display the desktop of an external Windows, Apple or Unix computer on the control
  • VNC

  • Switch-off/restart of a computer: Automatically shut down a Windows computer together with the control
  • World Wide Web: Available only to authorized specialists
  • SSH: Available only to authorized specialists
  • User-defined connection: Available only to authorized specialists

HEIDENHAIN offers the IPC 6641 as a Windows computer. With the IPC 6641 you can start and operate Windows-based applications directly from within the control.

If the desktop of the external connection or the external computer is active, all inputs from the mouse and the alphabetic keyboard are transmitted there.

When the operating system is shut down, the control automatically terminates all connections. Please note that only the connection is terminated, whereas the external computer or the external system is not shut down automatically.

Buttons

Remote Desktop Manager contains the following buttons:

Button

Function

New connection

Create a new connection in the Edit the connection window

Establishing and starting a connection

Delete connection

Delete the selected connection

Start the connection

Start the selected connection

Establishing and starting a connection

Terminate the connection

Terminate the selected connection

Edit the connection

Edit the selected connection in the Edit the connection window

Connection settings

Exit

Close Remote Desktop Manager

Import connections

Restore the selected connection

Exporting and importing connections

Export the connections

Back-up the selected connection

Exporting and importing connections

Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX)

You don't need any additional software on a computer for a RemoteFX connection, but you might need to change some settings on the computer.

Configuring an external computer for Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX)

For integrating the IPC 6641, HEIDENHAIN recommends using a RemoteFX connection.

With RemoteFX, a separate window opens for the screen of the external computer. The active desktop on the external computer is then locked and the user logged off. This prevents two users from accessing the control simultaneously.

VNC

You need an additional VNC server for your external computer when connecting through VNC. Install and configure the VNC server (e.g., TightVNC server) before establishing the connection.

VNC mirrors the screen of the external computer. The active desktop on the external computer is not locked automatically.

With a VNC connection you can shut down the external computer through the Windows menu. The computer cannot be restarted through the connection.

Connection settings

General settings

The following settings apply to all connection options:

Setting

Meaning

Usage

Connection name

Name of the connection in Remote Desktop Manager

 
Tip

You can use the following characters in the name of the connection:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 _

Required

Restarting after end of connection

Behavior after disconnection:

  • Always restart
  • Never restart
  • Always after an error
  • Ask after an error

Required

Automatic starting upon login

Connect automatically when starting

Required

Add to favorites

The control displays the connection's icon in the taskbar.

Tap or click the icon to start the connection directly.

Required

Move to the following workspace

Number of the desktop for the connection; desktops 0 and 1 are reserved for the NC software.

Default setting: Third desktop

Required

Release USB mass memory

Permit access to connected USB mass memory devices

Required

Private connection

Connection can be seen and used only by its creator

Required

Computer

Host name or IP address of the external computer

HEIDENHAIN recommends the IPC6641.machine.net setting for the IPC 6641.

The host name IPC6641 must be assigned to the IPC in the Windows operating system for this setting.

Required

Password

Password of the user

Required

Entries in the Advanced options area

Available only to authorized specialists

Optional

Additional settings for Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX)

The control offers the following additional connection settings for the Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX) option:

Setting

Meaning

Usage

User name

Name of the user

Required

Windows domain

Domain of the external computer

Optional

Full-screen mode or User-defined window size

Size of the connection window on the control

Required

Additional settings for VNC

The control offers the following additional connection settings for the VNC option:

Setting

Meaning

Usage

Full-screen mode or User-defined window size:

Size of the connection window on the control

Required

Permit further connections (share)

Additionally grant other VNC connections access to the VNC server

Required

View only

In display mode, the external computer cannot be operated.

Required

Additional settings for Switch-off/restart of a computer

The control offers the following additional connection settings for the Switch-off/restart of a computer option:

Setting

Meaning

Usage

User name

User name with which the connection should log in.

Required

Windows domain:

If required, domain of the target computer

Optional

Max. waiting time (seconds):

A shutdown of the control causes the Windows computer to shut down as well.

Before the control displays the Now you can switch off. message, it waits for the number of seconds defined here. While waiting, the control checks whether the Windows computer is still accessible (port 445).

If the Windows computer is switched off before the defined number of seconds have expired, the control will wait no longer.

Required

Additional waiting time:

Waiting time after the Windows computer has stopped being accessible.

Windows applications may delay the shutdown of the computer after port 445 has been closed.

Required

Force

Close all programs on the Windows computer, even if dialogs are still open.

If Force is not selected, Windows waits up to 20 seconds. This delays the shutdown process or the Windows computer is switched off before Windows has shut down.

Required

Restart

Restart the windows computer

Required

Run during restart

When the control restarts, restart the Windows computer as well. Effective only if the control is restarted using the shutdown icon at the bottom right in the taskbar or if it is restarted as a result of a change in the system settings (e.g. network settings).

Required

Run during switch-off

Shut down the Windows computer (no restart) when shutting down the control. This is the default behavior. Even the END key will then not trigger a restart.

Required

Configuring an external computer for Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX)

To configure the external computer (e.g., in Windows 10 operating systems):

  1. Press the Windows key
  2. Select Control Panel
  3. Select System and Security
  4. Select System
  5. Select Remote Settings
  6. The computer opens a pop-up window.
  7. Under Remote Assistance, enable Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer
  8. In the Remote Desktop area, enable Allow Remote connections to this computer
  9. Press OK to confirm your settings

Establishing and starting a connection

To establish and start a connection:

  1. Open Remote Desktop Manager
  2. Select New connection
  3. The control displays a selection menu.
  4. Select a connection option
  5. Under Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX), select the operating system
  6. The control opens the Edit the connection window.
  7. Define the connection settings
  8. Connection settings

  9. Press OK
  10. The control saves the settings and closes the window.
  11. Select connection
  12. Select Start the connection
  13. The control starts the connection.

Exporting and importing connections

To export a connection:

  1. Open Remote Desktop Manager
  2. Select the desired connection
  3. Select the right arrow icon in the menu bar
  4. The control displays a selection menu.
  5. Select Export the connections
  6. The control opens the Select export file window.
  7. Define the name of the saved file
  8. Select the target file
  9. Select Save
  10. The control saves the connection data under the name defined in the window.

To import a connection:

  1. Open Remote Desktop Manager
  2. Select the right arrow icon in the menu bar
  3. The control displays a selection menu.
  4. Select Import connections
  5. The control opens the Select file to import window.
  6. Select file
  7. Select Open
  8. The control creates the connection under the name that was defined originally in the Remote Desktop Manager.

Notes

 
Notice
Caution: Data may be lost!
If you do not shut down external computers properly, data may be irreversibly damaged or deleted.
  1. Configure the automatic shutdown of the Windows computer
  • When you edit an existing connection, the control will automatically delete all impermissible characters from the name.

Notes in connection with the IPC 6641

  • HEIDENHAIN assures a functioning connection between HEROS 5 and the IPC 6641. No guarantee is given for other combinations and connections.
  • If you use the computer name IPC6641.machine.net to connect an IPC 6641, it is important to enter .machine.net.
  • With this entry, the control automatically searches the Ethernet interface X116, and not the interface X26; this reduces the time needed for access.