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Issue Using the GroupManagement/GroupControl objects to configure group/subgroup route & sequences – EPE 2021 Resolution This document will help you understand and use the $GroupMGTGP/$GroupCTLGP objects to quickly configure start/stop sequences of assets, routes and also generate subgroups that are part of the main sequence. These objects are part of the “Group Control Library”. 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 There are some industry segments (such as power) which require that when communication with RTU/PAC/PLC is broken, instead of showing the #BAD #COM or #PEND, display the last know good value instead. Resolution In this sample project, we show how to make use of Tag Extension for such matters. 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 migrate previous version of EcoStruxure™ Control Expert Classic project to use in Topology Manager? The functionality of Topology Manager within EcoStruxure™ Control Expert provides a collaborative environment that manages, designs and deploys the entire automation architecture with multiple controller systems including various types of automation assets. Resolution To convert and upgrade existing EcoStruxure™ Control Expert Classic project to the latest version of EcoStruxure™ Control Expert Classic, at least from version 15.1 onwards. Create a new System Project and import the converted or upgraded project into Topology Manager. To support the Topology Manager features, the I/O Scanning mode will be changed to Enhanced mode and the M580 CPU firmware must be at least version 2.70 or higher.. 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.

Manage forced variables in a PLC program has been a challenge on the industry for decades. Ideally every plant manager wants a ZERO force policy but in real world this not possible and eventually a force must be put in place to ensure production KPIs. Then the challenge becomes how to manager those forces. The solution to manage forces is to give full transparency by showing the status of forced variables in a SCADA system where operation managers and maintenance managers could see and take the needful action to replace the damaged sensors and then removed the forces in the PLC program. This KB shows an easy way to manage forces through the OPC quality code by displaying it in the supervision system.

Issue This document intends to give an overview on EcoStruxure CIP Advisor. It should cover the basic steps so a new user can start using and understanding better the EcoStruxure CIP Advisor. Resolution Enter resolution. 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 V21.1 introduces the possibility of using adapters in the basic Function Blocks. Resolution The purpose of this document is to describe, using a simple example, how to use these as adapters. 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 Modicon Managed Switch has many different methods to set the IP Address. Resolution The aim of this document is to provide a step by step guide for setting the IP Address for a Modicon Managed Switch using various methods including Out of Band and command line configuration.. 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.

Issue How to work with a TÜV Rheinland certified controller, Modicon M580 Safety ePAC, within the EcoStruxure Process Expert? Resolution The EcoStruxure™ Process Expert supports users to create, configure, program, and deploy process and safety applications to the Modicon M580 Safety controller. The Modicon M580 Safety controller is added as part of the EcoStruxure™ Process Expert system architecture, providing seamless transparency connections into the system network. The EcoStruxure™ Process Expert handles the process logic part for M580 Safety controllers, while the safety related part will be handled by the control participant, ensuring safety functions and process control are separated and independent within a common engineering environment. Attached document will show how this is possible. 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 At System Platform Management Console (SMC) is where all the communication drivers from AVEVA System Platform are installed. Natively, we can have OPC DA clients, OPC UA clients, we can use Modicon Communication Server, as an OPC UA Server to communicate with Modicon PLC’s. We can also use SMC as an OPC DA Server, to make all the variables from AVEVA System Platform available to other OPC DA clients, such as Inbatch. 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 the public not familiarized with Aveva System Platform 2020 and how to configure a setup of one GR node and one EAE client so that the EAE can connect to the Galaxy Repository. Resolution Explain all the required AVEVA System Platform Components in both machines together with the DCOM settings 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 If you ever tried to link EcoStruxure Plant Data Expert: Essential Nodes directly to EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor Nodes, you will find that EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor Nodes do not accept the CMS payload which EcoStruxure Plant Data Expert: Essential Nodes produce. Resolution This is an article to teach us how we can use EcoStruxure Plant Data Expert: Essential Nodes with EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor Nodes with the introduction of Change Node within our Flow. 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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