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Issue Resetting a Modicon Redundant Switch may leave the web browser inaccessible, so it is not possible to configure the switch. Resolution This article describes how to do a full factory reset using the command line of the switch. It follows on from the knowledgebase article Modicon Redundant Switch - Factory Reset Without Password which is included here for convenience. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Issue To improve cybersecurity and facilitate collaborative automation engineering by allowing multiple users to work simultaneously on the same project. Resolution With EcoStruxure Control Expert version 16.2 and higher, the EcoStruxure Control Expert Client-Server Architecture enhances industrial automation by offering centralized data management, cost efficiency, scalability, improved performance, stronger security, and resource sharing. Teams with several engineers working on authentication can utilize the Security Editor to manage the certificate whitelist and oversee access to EcoStruxure Control Expert software. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Objective In order for EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform Multiuser Engineering capability to be exercised, Security Certificates needs to be setup in both Server and Client so that a trusted connection can be established. The aim of this article is to explain why Certificates are necessary, and to guide us on how to Generate and Install the Certificates on these machines. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Issue Users may encouter challenges while managing user accounts in EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform such as Permissions or role assignment as well user login. Resolution This article will introduce the necessary steps to manage the User Permissions as Roles in EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Issue EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform provides a Cam Diagram handling which enables users to share cam profiles & collaborate. Resolution The objective of this article is to guide you through the steps to create a Cam Diagram in EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform and use it inside the Motion Control Application. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Issue EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform can be deployed in a Multi-User Environment which is a simplified setup that consists in a single server capable of supporting up to five client connections. Resolution The purpose of this article is to introduce the necessary steps to add a User to an existing Automation Solution and assign rights for collaboration. This configuration is ideal for small teams or projects requiring localized data processing and management. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Issue In a multi-core system such as Modicon M660, performance issues such as uneven CPU load distribution, jitter in cyclic tasks or unexpected task interference may occur when all tasks are executed on the same CPU core by default. Resolution To improve task scheduling, optimize performance and reduce interference, EcoStruxure Automation Expert Motion allows assigning task group to specific CPU core. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Issue LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a protocol used to access and manage directory information services over a network. It is needed primarily for managing and accessing centralized directory information in a networked environment. Resolution Instead of managing users separately on each system, LDAP allows all user data (usernames, passwords, roles) to be stored in one place. It is also designed to handle large numbers of users and devices. Applications and services can authenticate users against a single LDAP directory, reducing complexity and improving security. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Issue Ecostruxure Automation Expert integrates a new tool to configure the Edge IO islands. Resolution The purpose of this document is to show how to use the Edge IO configurator tool integrated into EAE, to create an EtherNet/IP connection between an Edge IO island and a Soft dPAC PLC running in a Linux virtual machine. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Issue What do the indicator icons in the Topology Manager's System Project pane mean? When should "Sync Changes" (updates) be made to inform other users of the change? Resolution You can determine whether the changes are in the Topology Manager environment or still in the Control Expert Editor memory area by comprehending how Topology Manager and Control Expert Editor interact. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Issue To configure and establish an EtherNet/IP communication between an M580 controller and an Edge I/O NTS island, the I/O system's EDS file needs to be imported into Control Expert EDS library. However, Control Expert V16.2 offers a seemless integration using the EtherNet/IP built-in DTM for Edge I/O NTS. Resolution This article provides a step-by-step guide to configure and integrate a Modicon Edge I/O NTS island in an M580 standalone architecture using the EtherNet/IP built-in DTM (Device Type Manager) in EcoStruxure Control Expert. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Issue In Control Expert, a generic modbus DTM can be configured to establish a modbus communication between an M580 controller and an Edge I/O NTS island but it only offers general parameters and limited options to configure, operate and diagnose the distributed I/O system. Resolution This article provides a step-by-step guide to configure and integrate a Modicon Edge I/O NTS island in an M580 standalone architecture using the built-in Modbus DTM (Device Type Manager) in EcoStruxure Control Expert. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Objective The objective of this knowledge base article it to demonstrate how to disable the User Rights Only for the Web-visualization on M2xx controllers. Resolution This is done by creating an empty ".cfg" file on the controller files system and rebooting the controller. This helps accessing the visualization via the Web server without being asking for a password and username. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

Issue The new Modicon M580 Redundant Ethernet Remote I/O (RIO) systems require Redundant switches (Red Box) configuration. Resolution This article shows how to configure Redundant switches for use with redundant PRP networks. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Schneider Electric.

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