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standards Future-Ready: Compatible with upcoming system upgrades Lower Maintenance Risk: Avoids issues from outdated hardware and firmware Resolution Transitioning to the BME NOC 0302 module is a strategic upgrade that delivers improved performance, enhanced cybersecurity,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 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 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 Teams with several engineers want to be able to gain access to the EcoStruxure Control Expert Classic software through authentication. In addition, the tool facilitates user access control configuration for EcoStruxure Control Expert Classic software and allows a secure centralized network design. Centralized Security Database Resolution The Security Editor tool simplifies the configuration of EcoStruxure Control Expert Classic user access control and supports a secure, centralized architecture with the following features: Client-server architecture supporting a secure proprietary protocol for users without IT authentication infrastructure. Client-server architecture using the Microsoft Active Directory as the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server. Manage the certificate whitelist. Generate a certificate. Centralized security database. 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 Topology Manager Client-Server model, or Client-Server Architecture, is a distributed application framework dividing tasks between servers and clients, which either reside in the same computer system or communicate through an Ethernet network. It simplifies the automation life cycle by managing multi-controllers with a central repository for all project files and providing visibility of the entire system architecture. How do I set up a central repository to store all the system project files and manage multiple controllers? Toplogy Manager Client-Server Architecture Resolution Technically, there’s no limit to the number of clients. There’s only one installation file that installs both EcoStruxure Control Expert and the Topology Manager. Both server and client files are always installed together. The objective of this article is to offer guidelines for setting up a client-server architecture for Topology Manager.   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.