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Issue The configuration of an MMM system with routes, starting and stopping assets in sequence, taking into account security and associated supervision, is not easy to achieve. Resolution EcoStruxure Process Expert and the MMM library allow to realize these functions and the associated supervision by simple parameterization. The document presents the functional description of an MMM process managing conveyor belts, valves and tanks and how to develop the system with a group control function used to start and stop the assets in sequence. 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 Using C # code for HMI in EcoStruxure Automation Expert is essential to create advanced features in CAT objects. We can mention, among others, custom properties, security, hardware CATs and all the advanced features that can be provided by C #. Resolution This document provides the information on how to use Visual Studio Community for the adjustment of the program in EcoStruxure Automation 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 How do I use EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert - Asset Link to create objects within EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert. Resolution The purpose of this document is to introduce EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert -Asset Link and to highlight the basic steps to pattern creation and using the software tool with EcoStruxure Machine SCADA 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 The Modicon M580 Safety controller can execute single task and multi-task applications. Unlike a single task application which only executes the MAST task, a multi-task application defines the priority of each task. When a task is running, it can be interrupted by another task with a higher relative priority. For example, when a periodic task is scheduled to execute its code, it would interrupt a lower priority task, but would wait until the completion of a higher priority task. Resolution For optimal CPU performance, Schneider Electric recommends that the total percentage of CPU bandwidth consumed by an application not exceed 80%. Users will need to determine the CPU bandwidth and fine tune to adjust the tasks period for an optimal CPU performance. 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.

This document presents different ways to change the animation color of the common process library objects in EcoStruxure Automation Expert. 3 methods are presented: a simple method using the standard parameters to modify the color animation of all objects in the library. A static method using the instance properties to customize the animation color of each instance. A dynamic method to change the animation color of an object, directly from the logic. Example of dynamic color change: These methods can be applied to change the color of any graphical objects. The Solution archive example is attached ( EcoStruxure Automation Expert V22.0)

Objective We will learn the basics of how to create our own symbol that is driven by an input value. This technique is based on leveraging inbuilt available objects. The knowledge gained will enable us to further develop our own animated symbols using other available graphic objects in the Canvas Designer. 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 introduce the necessary steps to use EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin to emulate an existing robot application in EcoStruxure Machine Expert. Resolution The attached document provides a step-by-step guide to achieve the 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 Automation devices with their DTM are typically managed by EcoStruxure™ Control Expert Classic from the DTM Browser at each controller's level. In a multiple controllers system architecture, users must manage the device configuration information individually from each of its *.STU file. Resolution With Topology Manager functionality, all automation Devices (with DTMs) can be managed very easily at the Topology Manager system level.This makes the device configuration independent from *.STU file. Moving away from the traditional EcoStruxure™ Control Expert Classic using the DTM Browser of each controller's level. This article will show you how Topology Manager handles Device DTMs and their I/O profiles. 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 bring us through the installation of EcoStruxure Clean-In-Place Advisor (ECIPA) on a fresh system. It also includes a final section on generating a request file that is to be sent to Schneider IIoT in order to acquire a proper license. 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.

The Harmony Edge Box HMI is configured using EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert that collects data using the available communication drivers (OT devices) and push data to the IT side. The Edge Box HMI is designed to meet the needs of simple machine operations that need visualization, device connectivity, data collection, cybersecurity (with EcoStruxure Secure Connect Advisor) using a cost effective solution. This article will walk through the configuration of the Harmony EDGE Box HMI and download a project using EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert v2020 SP2 (and later)

Issue With EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin Developer you can create customized assemblies, place them in catalogs and use them with EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin Builder. But how to get started with C# and the catalog template provided in the installation folder of the software. Resolution This KB article guides through the termplate, its architecture and usage. It will enable the reader to undertsand the basic structure to get started with programming. 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 converting some logic from IEC61131 to IEC61499 often we find time measures using TON or TOF. Thinking about developing this in IEC61499 might be difficult, but it is possible. Resolution This knowledge base intends to show how we can monitor the time for a condition. 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.

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