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Issue How to integrate TM3 remote IOs of machine solutions into a M580 architecture. Resolution This is a step by step user guide to use TM3 IO modules as a DIO over Ethernet IP with a M580 PAC. TM3BCEIP module is used as the communication header. 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 Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) is a microprocessor-based device of power system equipment that can receive and sent data from and to controller of a process control system. Schneider Electric have several IED such as: Tesys T and Altistart for motor starter purpose, and Altivar process drive. Profinet is an industry technical standard for data communication between controllers and devices over Industrial Ethernet. Profinet is developed from Profibus by Profibus & Profinet International (PI). Profinet have its own redundancy system that is defined into four types: S1, S2, R1 and R2. This document is aimed to provide a report about possible methods can be deployed in order to make IED without built-in Profinet S2 capability to comply with Profinet-S2 redundancy system. Resolution Please find resolution in the attached PDF file. 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 When a TeSysT is created from the Topology Manager in EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS, the DTM of the Generic Modbus Device is automatically added. This cannot be used to parametize the TeSysT inside EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS and other tools such as web interfaces or SoMove are required for this purpose Resolution The document attached describes the necessary steps to integrate the TeSysT Device DTM in EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS and connect it to the GPL TeSysT DFB. Hence, we will be able to parametize the TeSysT as if it were with SoMove. 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 Syslog Server with EcoStruxure Process Expert 2020 R2 Resolution The new version of EcoStruxure Process Expert 2020 R2 contains the Audit Trail functionality, which enables the user to get the traceability of all the changes made in Ecostruxure Process Expert platform when making modifications in the application. It includes all the changes that are made through the control participant, while refining online and offline. This article explains how to stablish the connection between EcoStruxure Process Expert and Syslog Server. 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 BMENOR2200 can be easily configured to work in non-secure mode and many applications will use this. However, if a more secure connection is required, then this requires some additional configuration. Resolution This document describes the extended configuration required for the module to run and communicate in secure mode. 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.

Background Many of us are experienced EcoStruxure Process Expert (formerly EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS) users. With our extensive experience, we normally just jump straight into any new versions of EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS and we are on our way. However, since EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS 2019, we have a choice to use either the Classic GPL, or the new and widely promoted Situation Awareness GPL. Using these SA GPL correctly requires the use of the correct SA styled page templates in Citect SCADA. This can be a discovery process to some, and it takes time. Objective Objective This video condenses some key knowledges into 3 basic topics to get you started right away. They are: Creating supervision pages in EPE to use SA styled page templates. Configuring the navigation area of SA styled page templates. Different types of SA styled master layouts. 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.

Document objective This document (attached) is created as a guide for EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS users to be familiar with the platform and standard library. By creating the sample application and following this guidance, the user can understand the benefits/ additional values of EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS in the entire project life cycle (Engineering, Commissioning, Maintenance and Operation phases). 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 Dynsim provides the full power of rigorous dynamic simulation and high-fidelity control system emulation for process engineers, control engineers, plant operators, and plant managers to optimize plant design and operation. AVEVA APC provides the integrated capability to develop, implement, and support model-predictive control and optimization strategies. These strategies tighten the control of the key variables in a process and push the process as a whole closer to the economic optimum. Resolution This workshop steps through the usage of these offers, See the attachment for all the details. 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.

C Resolution This document defines in functional terms the way in which the SimSci APC, running on a dedicated PC Server, will connect to DCS OPC Server. The document should be used as the basis for the configuration of the additional tags and logic. 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.

Are you experiencing problem logon into EcoStruxure Process Expert System Server? Are you forgot the password? Or you want to set up another user name? If your server or workstation is managed and connected to domain controller then simply ask your domain administrator to re-set your password or give your account access to the roles of “ESX HDCS System Admin”. However, if the server or workstation is managed by your-self running on Physical Machine or Virtual Machine (VM) then this document will guide you how to regain your access to EcoStruxure Process Expert System Server in above case. There are some workarounds to resolve this problem. This document will explain all possible workarounds and considerations you need to take before determining the method suits your case.

Issue The aim of this document is to provide a step by step guide for the installation and setup of EcoStruxure Automation Expert Soft dPAC into a Raspberry PI 4 and deploy a solution from the Buildtime software. Resolution Download the pdf document 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 deploy the Modicon M580 Profibus DP Master module (PMEPXM0100) within my architecture. Resolution Downloading the attached document will allow the user to learn how to configure & deploy the Modicon M580 Profibus DP Master Module (PMEPXM0100). 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 Architecture using Modicon M580 with PTP protocol (PMEGPS0100) and the solution accuracy Resolution The EcoStruxure architecture and platform is open and interoperable, as noted in this document. The transparency of the Modcion M580 ePAC controller enables multiple architectures without the need for switches while maintaining network transparency. As it is open and transparent, it allows the use of a third-party module from Monaghan (approved) using the PTP protocol to guarantee an accuracy of 1ms for the SOE (Sequence Of Events) digital inputs. 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 Cannot open a project under Project Configuration Tool following the installation of Windows Updates. Cannot start PCT project servers following installation or Windows Updates. Product Line Project Configuration Tool Environment Building Operation Project Configuration Tool (PCT) Cause Configuring Windows Updates for unsupervised installation can result in an ungraceful shutdown of Virtual Box and Project Configuration Tool There have been cases where an ungraceful shutdown of PCT or VBox has resulted in a damaged project or a damaged server within a project. Resolution All projects within the Project Configuration Tool should be shut down prior to the installation of Windows Updates.

Issue This document defines how to design Energy Management Systems for Cement Manufacturing, include Energy management system introduction, Energy management system Functions and the example Bill of Materials, KPIs, and predefined dashboard list. Resolution See the attachment for more details. 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 Required to test a peer-to-peer data transfer between controllers using multi-instance of PLC Simulators before downloading to a real controller. Resolution Flexible and easy to configure data transfer, via multi-instance of PLC Simulators, using READ_REMOTE and WRITE_REMOTE communication function blocks. Reduce time to market, engineering and commissioning time. 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.

Introduction The attached document explains the best practice of implementation of FDT/ DTM technologies for integration of smart instruments (HART supported instrumentations) into Automation system architecture Exercise In the exercise, it will have some specific customer requirements scenario. By the completion of this lab the participant will be able to: • To design and to decide the correct place/ platform to implement FDT/DTM in order to answer specific customer requirements in their whole life cycle of the project (engineering/development, commissioning, maintenance and operation • To understand the drawback or limitation for each platform in term of FDT/DTM implementation in order to help participant to decide the correct 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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