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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 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 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 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 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 Online help files or documents are intended to be easily accessible and searchable, allowing users to quickly find the information they need. Developing an online help file for your custom user Derived Function Block (DFB) can be very beneficial. Resolution This article will explore how to create customized online help for your user Derived Function Block (DFB). This online help document can be accessed by pressing the F1 key or right-clicking on the selected DFB and selecting the 'Help on Type' option from the contextual menu. 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 For traceability reasons, it is sometimes necessary to time-stamp modifications made by the operator on the HMI and the controller's actions. The archiving function is one possibility. Another lighter option is to use the HMI log file. This function can be accessed directly from the HMI, using a few C# functions to record events. It can also be used to debug C# code to display messages or values, without having to use the debugging tool (Visual Studio) or the message boxes that require acknowledgement. Resolution The aim of this document is to provide the information required to use the HMI log 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 The best way to experience and learn the General Purpose Library is to run the Demonstration Project and explore its features and configuration. Resolution The attached document is to provide a step by step guide for the installation and setup of the General Purpose Library (GPL) with AVEVA System Platform 2023 using the supplied Demonstration Project. 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 objective of this article is to demonstrate how to setup a remote connection with 2 layers of LAN using the M262 controller Resolution Configuring the IP forwarding on the NAT router and well as enabling IP forwarding for the corresponding controllers. In addition, you need configure a static route in the router to tell it how to reach the LAN2. 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 documents the steps involved in upgrading the Firmware of a CRD from version 23 to 24. It serves as a guide, and as an assurance to show that a direct upgrade from v23.0.23121 to v24.0.24178 is possible. Snapshots from 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 When using the Topology Explorer in EcoStruxure Process Expert 2023, most changes are immediately saved to the database. However, sometimes they are not, leaving the topology out of synchronization with the controller configuration, which can lead to issues with the control project. Resolution This document explains the signs to look out for if the topology has not been synchronized correctly, and how to perform a synchronization. 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 Most people are unaware of certain elements that would help them browse and program more easily within EcoStruxure Automation Expert. Resolution The aim of the document is to give some tips and tricks on how to use EcoStruxure Automation Expert more efficiently. Tips and Trics: Function Block Colors Collapse Offline Parameters List Quickly Switch from Application to Resource Browse in the Function Blocks Network Editor Tab Browsing Cross Reference Links Create Several Links Between FB’s Hide Unused Ports Update 1: Improving the readability of constants in buildtime. (version > V24.0) 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 Before the introduction of the Hierarchy View (V23.1) all CAT function blocks were automatically created in AVEVA System Platform based on the Application name. Since V23.1 a new process has been introduced using the Hierarchy View, if not configured, objects will not be created in AVEVA System Platform when synchronized. Resolution Please see attached PDF 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.

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