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Ecostruxure Automation Expert - Edge IO integration with EtherNet/IP

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.  
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Lt. Commander Eric_Coudurier Lt. Commander
‎2025-06-04 02:40 AM

on ‎2025-06-04 02:40 AM

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  • dPAC
  • Fieldbus
  • Function Block Programming
  • IEC 61499
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How to Connect with Primary Controller if Standby Controller not Available on the Network

Issue Connecting Primary Controller if Standby Controller not Available on the Network Resolution Ref Attachment 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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Ensign anujgupta Ensign
‎2020-11-22 09:15 PM

Last Updated: Commander TristanPowell Commander ‎2025-05-28 02:31 PM

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  • Cloud Services
  • EPE
  • M580
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How to integrate Modicon Edge IO NTS in M580 systems using the built-in EtherNet/IP DTM

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.  
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Lieutenant Mumuny_Gbadamosi Lieutenant
‎2025-05-22 02:51 PM

on ‎2025-05-22 02:51 PM

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How to integrate Modicon Edge IO NTS in M580 systems using the built-in Modbus DTM

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.  
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Lieutenant Mumuny_Gbadamosi Lieutenant
‎2025-05-22 02:23 PM

on ‎2025-05-22 02:23 PM

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EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert - Using Custom Properties in VB Script

EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert’s native screen editor allows you to assign values, tags, or expressions to screen objects properties or animation properties dynamically when opening the screens or in user created symbols (Linked Symbol). This feature is based on the use of Custom Properties. Custom Properties can be used with animations and scripts to increase functionality and re-usability.  
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Lt. Commander TomDroll Lt. Commander
‎2022-09-20 06:31 AM

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EcoStruxure Machine Expert - Disabling Web Visualization User Rights on M2xx Controllers

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.  
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Lieutenant JG Lrhaouch Lieutenant JG
‎2024-10-11 02:48 AM

Last Updated: Commander TristanPowell Commander ‎2025-05-21 05:32 AM

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Modicon M580 Redundant Ethernet Remote I/O - Configuring Modicon Switches

Issue The new Modicon M580 Redundant Ethernet Remote I/O (RIO) systems require Modicon switch configuration. Resolution This article shows how to configure Modicon 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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Lt. Commander Richard Lt. Commander
‎2025-04-28 05:36 AM

Last Updated: Commander TristanPowell Commander ‎2025-04-29 03:53 AM

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  • Networking
  • Redundancy
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Modicon M580 Redundant Ethernet Remote I/O - Configuring Redundant Switches

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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Lt. Commander Richard Lt. Commander
‎2025-04-28 05:35 AM

Last Updated: Commander TristanPowell Commander ‎2025-04-29 03:49 AM

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  • Networking
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EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert v23.1 Custom Widgets and Mobile Access

My Custom Widgets don't appear when browsing my HMI screens using a web browser? Read this article to find out how to fix the problem.    
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Lt. Commander TomDroll Lt. Commander
‎2025-04-26 12:21 PM

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X80 Analog Input Modules – Diagnostic Management Guide

The aim of the document is to provide the Best Practices regarding the management of Implicit Objects (IODDT and Device DDT) from Analog Input modules in the X80 catalog.
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Commander TristanPowell Commander
‎2025-04-24 02:17 AM

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Configuring BME ECN 0100 with Linux

Issue The BME ECN 0100 Edge Compute Module uses the Docker environment running on an ARM processor. Resolution The purpose of this document is to show a method of using a Linux (Ubuntu) OS running on a laptop, usually an x86 processor, to create and run a container on the BME ECN 0100. 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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Ensign DavidBillingham Ensign
‎2025-04-11 01:02 AM

Last Updated: Commander TristanPowell Commander ‎2025-04-13 01:01 PM

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EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform - How to Create On-Prem Lite Certificate

Issue To enable remote access of EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform, you need to create and configure the On-Prem Lite certificate. Resolution The objective of this article is to guide you through the steps to create self-signed certificate for your EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform On-Prem Lite installer. 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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Lieutenant JG Lrhaouch Lieutenant JG
‎2025-04-13 12:55 PM

on ‎2025-04-13 12:55 PM

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  • IEC 61499
  • Security
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EcoStruxure Control Expert - How can I locate the Forced Bits for the Modicon M580 controller?

Issue Forced variables will remain stored within the controller even when it is disconnected. This persistence ensures that the forced states are retained and can be reactivated when the controller is reconnected. The persistence of forced variables can occur at any point within your program's logic.   How can I find the forced bits for my Modicon M580 controller? Resolution There are 4 ways to locate your forced bits: LED Front Panel Display of the M580 CPU Status Bar of the EcoStruxure Control Expert Hardware Information Tab Controller’s System Words M580 Safety System Word 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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Commander Michael_Chan Commander
‎2025-04-02 10:16 PM

on ‎2025-04-02 10:16 PM

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  • Function Block Programming
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Modicon M580 Redundant I/O Network - High-Availability Architecture Configuration

Issue How to configure and implement redundant I/O network using PRP technology within a Modicon M580 High-Availability Architecture?     Resolution This article provides a step-by-step guide to configure and implement a Modicon M580 High-availability architecture with a redundant I/O network relying on PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol) network technology. Such an architecture includes at least: -two Modicon M580 Redundant CPUs (primary and standby) -one Ethernet Remote I/O drop managed by one or two redundant communication adapter BMECRA31310(H) -two Modicon Managed Switches -two Modicon Redundancy Switches supporting PRP. 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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Lieutenant Mumuny_Gbadamosi Lieutenant
‎2025-03-25 01:10 PM

on ‎2025-03-25 01:10 PM

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  • High Availability
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EcoStruxure Automation Expert - Making Image Background Transparent

Objective This article will guide you through the process of preparing an image to have a transparent background when imported onto a Canvas. We'll be using PowerPoint as our image processing tool, but feel free to use any other graphic editor - the concept applies universally. 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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Lt. Commander kingslim Lt. Commander
‎2025-03-22 11:42 AM

on ‎2025-03-22 11:42 AM

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Lexium Cobot - Tool on Tool I/O

Issue To connect and setup a tool connected to the M8 Tool I/O connector of Lexium Cobot a proper wiring and some system and I/O settings are required.  Resolution This article summarizes all necessary steps. 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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Lieutenant JG Stefan_Winkler Lieutenant JG
‎2025-03-19 09:38 AM

on ‎2025-03-19 09:38 AM

Labels:
  • Robotics
319 Views

EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert - Issue when creating OPC UA certificates

Are you getting an error when creating OPC UA self signed certificates? Does the error include a message stating "Enter a date and/or time"?
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Lt. Commander TomDroll Lt. Commander
‎2025-03-17 11:22 AM

on ‎2025-03-17 11:22 AM

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  • OPC UA
279 Views

EcoStruxure Machine Expert HVAC - File System Access

Issue The FTP gateway in EcoStruxure Machine Expert HVAC allows read-only access with the Windows file browser only. Resolution Using an external FTP tool, e.g. FileZilla, will enable read-write access again. 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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Lieutenant JG Stefan_Winkler Lieutenant JG
‎2025-03-17 06:56 AM

Last Updated: Commander TristanPowell Commander ‎2025-03-17 08:11 AM

Labels:
  • HVAC
  • Machine Control
269 Views

Modicon M580 Redundant I/O Network - Standalone Architecture Configuration

Issue How to configure and implement redundant I/O network using PRP technology within a Modicon M580 standalone architecture?     Resolution This article provides a step-by-step guide to configure and implement a Modicon M580 standalone architecture with a redundant I/O network based on PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol) technology. Such an architecture includes at least: -one Modicon M580 controller supporting Remote I/O drops -one Remote I/O drop managed by a redundant communication adapter BMECRA31310(H) -two Modicon Managed Ethernet Switches -one Modicon Redundancy Switch supporting PRP.   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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Lieutenant Mumuny_Gbadamosi Lieutenant
‎2025-03-11 05:41 AM

Labels:
  • Networking
1565 Views

EcoStruxure Control Expert - How can I Assign Symbolic Names to the IO Channels of the Modicon STB?

Issue By assigning the I/O channels of the Modicon STB with symbolic names, you can significantly enhance the readability and maintainability of your automation projects. The development and debugging processes will be streamlined, documentation will be clearer, and communication will be enhanced by replacing each I/O channel with a meaningful symbolic name that appropriately describes the device or purpose connected to it. Modicon STB as Distributed I/Os Resolution In this article, we will explore the steps and best practices for assigning symbolic names to the I/O channels of the Modicon STB, ensuring a more efficient and organized approach to your automation tasks. 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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Commander Michael_Chan Commander
‎2025-03-01 09:15 PM

on ‎2025-03-01 09:15 PM

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  • Communication
  • Maintenance
  • Networking
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