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Issue In a multi-core system such as Modicon M660, performance issues such as uneven CPU load distribution, jitter in cyclic tasks or unexpected task interference may occur when all tasks are executed on the same CPU core by default. Resolution To improve task scheduling, optimize performance and reduce interference, EcoStruxure Automation Expert Motion allows assigning task group to specific CPU core. 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.

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 EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform can be deployed in a Multi-User Environment which is a simplified setup that consists in a single server capable of supporting up to five client connections. Resolution The purpose of this article is to introduce the necessary steps to add a User to an existing Automation Solution and assign rights for collaboration. This configuration is ideal for small teams or projects requiring localized data processing and management. 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 EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform provides a Cam Diagram handling which enables users to share cam profiles & collaborate. Resolution The objective of this article is to guide you through the steps to create a Cam Diagram in EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform and use it inside the Motion Control Application. 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.

Issue To configure and establish an EtherNet/IP communication between an M580 controller and an Edge I/O NTS island, the I/O system's EDS file needs to be imported into Control Expert EDS library. However, Control Expert V16.2 offers a seemless integration using the EtherNet/IP built-in DTM for Edge I/O NTS. Resolution This article provides a step-by-step guide to configure and integrate a Modicon Edge I/O NTS island in an M580 standalone architecture using the EtherNet/IP built-in DTM (Device Type Manager) in EcoStruxure Control Expert. 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 Control Expert, a generic modbus DTM can be configured to establish a modbus communication between an M580 controller and an Edge I/O NTS island but it only offers general parameters and limited options to configure, operate and diagnose the distributed I/O system. Resolution This article provides a step-by-step guide to configure and integrate a Modicon Edge I/O NTS island in an M580 standalone architecture using the built-in Modbus DTM (Device Type Manager) in EcoStruxure Control Expert. 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 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 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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