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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Issue The Redundant Power Supply solutions for M580 provide a mechanism for reading device status and command the swapping of roles from duty to standby. Resolution The purpose of this document is to illustrate how to use these commands, with a particular reference to the implementation in a Hot Standby system. 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 I need to establish communication between an M580 controller and a Modicon Edge I/O NTS distributed system. Resolution This article provides a step-by-step guide to configure and establish communication between the Modicon M580 programmable automation controller and the Modicon Edge I/O NTS. 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 I would like to upgrade the firmware of my Modicon Edge I/O NTS Network Interface Module to overcome published vulnerabilities identified in the previous firmware version or gain access to features delivered in a newer version. Resolution The aim of this article is to provide a step-by-step guide to properly upgrade the firmware of the Modicon Edge I/O NTS Network Interface Module NTSNEC1200 from V0.1.45 or earlier to V1.0.0.503. 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 Once a Modicon Edge I/O NTS distributed system is configured using the configurator or the web interface, the next step is to download the configuration into the target hardware. At this stage, there may be input/output modules that are part of the detected hardware using an older firmware version that is not compatible. To overcome this configuration mismatch, an update of the firmware of the existing modules is required. Resolution The purpose of this article is to show how to perform bulk firmware update for input/output modules that are part of a Modicon Edge I/O NTS island using EcoStruxure Automation Device Maintenance. 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 highlight the steps needed to set up a SmartVisu in EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin for a robot application. This article is not dealing with target handling, it shows how to add static objects (Robots, Conveyors). Resolution This article highlighted how to set up a SmartVisu in EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin. It explained the steps required to create static objects for a robot application and guided the reader through the necessary procedures in the related software.

Objective The purpose of this article is to highlight the steps required to set up and run auto-generated station concept in EcoStruxure Machine Expert for a Multicarrier applications. Resolution This article highlighted how to set up auto generated stations in EcoStruxure Machine Expert. It explained the required steps and guides the reader through the necessary procedures in the related software.

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