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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.

Issue Having an agnostic approach when it comes to automation and decoupling the software from the hardware have been on the mind of many customers and a clear requirement from the industry. Resolution With the latest technology and thanks to a container approach, this is today possible with EcoStruxure Automation Expert runtime. 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.

All control projects require some level of time synchronization. The time synchronization serves a fundamental role in any network, but it's too often added as an afterthought. However, it can mean the difference between correctly troubleshooting in minutes and returning the production to the desired level or having no idea about what caused production lost. The Network Time Protocol is a client-server protocol and has been widely adopted in all kind of Industries since 1985. It is a low-cost solution that can be easily applied for all EcoStruxure Process Expert architectures.

Issue The development of complex and customized systems requires time and investment and most of them do not reach the expected return. The platforms open source combined with cloud based data analytics tools can add value quickly and with a low development and effort cost according to the MVP concept (Minimum Viable Product). Resolution This document shows how to integrate Node-RED (open source tool) with Schneider Electric cloud based Analytics tool Machine Advisor in an easy manner. 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 With today’s control system design and engineering techniques, it is easy to overwhelm a plant operator with alarms. Compliance to Alarm management standards and guidelines like ISA 18.2 and EEMUA 191 is also a key requirement. Alarm management is a continuous process and the alarm system itself is monitored during plant operation & maintenance for optimal performance. Alarm Adviser is a web-based alarm analysis tool that helps rationalize and identify nuisance alarms in the supervisory alarm system. Resolution Alarm Adviser is an easy to use tool which can be used for new as well as existing systems. The setup and configuration takes only a few minutes, but the analysis reports provide a wealth of information in a user-friendly format. Using this tool, the O&M Engineers can easily identify the nuisance or mis-configured alarms and optimize the alarm system to enhance the operator’s efficiency. Please see attached document which will help you in your first steps with Alarm Adviser. 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 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 I would like to implement Node-Red in an existing M580 system without the need to install a dedicated iPC hardware . Resolution This article provides a step-by-step guide to implement Node-Red in an M580 system by leveraging container technology through the Modicon Edge Compute Node. 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.

In 2019 EcoStruxure Process Expert was released with a new General Purpose Library for Situational Awareness – GPL SA - as its default library. This is a new library and while functionally like previous General Purpose Library – GPL Classic - there is no direct upgrade between the libraries. Instead the existing library is maintained and supported for existing customers. If projects or customers want to leverage the new general process library, they must migrate their project between the libraries and re-draw their graphics screens...

Introduction The GPL Communication library contains objects managing explicit messaging for Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU technologies. This document will summarize how to manage devices on serial lines connected to BMXNOM0200 module on M580 X80 drops on EcoStruxure Process Expert/ Hybrid DCS platform Resolution Please see attached document where it explains how to manage devices on serial lines connected to BMXNOM0200 on M580 drops on EcoStruxure Process Expert/ Hybrid DCS 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 The new versions of Ecostruxure Process Expert include libraries based on Situational Awareness. This document will help you in creating a very simple project from scratch Resolution The new versions of Ecostruxure Process Expert include libraries based on Situational Awareness. This document will help you in creating a very simple project from scratch 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 With the introduction of Modicon Communication Server 2.0 (MCS), there are now a few ways of accessing Modicon Controller via OPC UA. Although MCS is made for use in AVEVA System Platform (ASP), MCS also open a way for any 3rd part OPC UA Clients to come right in. Objective The objective of this article is thus to guide and show that it can be done. Snapshots of content: 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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