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Objective The purpose of this article is to introduce the necessary steps to Attach and Detach a Standard Tool and a Custom Tool at a robot in EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin. Resolution This article has highlighted how to Attach and Detach a Robot Standard and Custom Tool in EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin from version 2.2. It shows which steps must be completed and guides the reader through the instructions.

Issue EcoStruxure Automation Expert integrates a new tool to configure the Modicon Edge I/O NTS islands. Resolution The purpose of this document is to show how to use the Modicon Edge I/O NTS configurator tool integrated into EcoStruxure Automation Expert, to create an EtherNet/IP connection between a Modicon Edge I/O NTS 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 There are many ways of natively communicating between an EcoStruxure Control Expert based control system and a Modicon Edge I/O NTS Island, most involve stopping the CPU to download a new configuration. Resolution This document presents another method, explicit communications using the DATA_EXCHANGE function block. This function block can be used to code Modbus requests other than those provided in the READ_VAR and WRITE_VAR functions. Specifically, the simultaneous read/write Modbus function. 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 Why Transition from BME NOC 0301/0311 to BME NOC 0302? The BME NOC 0302 Ethernet module offers key advantages over BME NOC 0301/0311: Better Reliability: Lower latency and improved traffic handling Enhanced Security: Compliant with current cybersecurity standards Future-Ready: Compatible with upcoming system upgrades Lower Maintenance Risk: Avoids issues from outdated hardware and firmware Resolution Transitioning to the BME NOC 0302 module is a strategic upgrade that delivers improved performance, enhanced cybersecurity, and long-term system compatibility. It ensures your network infrastructure remains robust, scalable, and aligned with evolving industrial standards. 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 EcoStruxure Automation Expert HMI, It is possible to create a faceplate with a fixed title. However, by default, it is not possible to display the name of the CAT instance. The issue occurs when multiple faceplates are open simultaneously, making it challenging to identify which asset each one is associated with. Resolution The purpose of this document is to explain how to add the CAT instance name to the faceplate title. More generally, the document explains how to access the faceplate title from C# code. 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 Within EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin you require custom logic for your model combined with other logic blocks in Logic Configurator. Resolution Based on the Plugin template it is possible to develop a custom node to be used in Logic Configurator. 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.

Objective The purpose of this article is to introduce the necessary steps to explain the basics of UserWarning and UserException based on the Lexium Multicarrier example project embedded in EcoStruxure Machine Expert. Resolution This article outlines how to implement a UserWarning and a UserException within a template project. It explains the necessary steps and guides the reader through the basic concepts and the provided project structure.

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.

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.

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