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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 The purpose of this document is to look at how and why devices using the Ethernet/IP protocol need to be managed at a switch level and how these simple settings can help improve system performance. Resolution Please review the document below. 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 Many of us are experienced EcoStruxure Process Expert (formerly EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS) users. With our extensive experience, we normally just jump straight into any new versions of EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS and we are on our way. However, since EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS 2019, we have a choice to use either the Classic GPL, or the new and widely promoted Situation Awareness GPL. Using these SA GPL correctly requires the use of the correct SA styled page templates in Citect SCADA. This can be a discovery process to some, and it takes time. Objective Objective This video condenses some key knowledges into 3 basic topics to get you started right away. They are: Creating supervision pages in EPE to use SA styled page templates. Configuring the navigation area of SA styled page templates. Different types of SA styled master layouts. 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 Explicit messaging can be used more effectively instead of implicit messaging in a few use cases. E.g. polling multiple services devices connected through a Modbus TCP to serial gateway; or configuring event-based read/write communication instead of cyclic ones. EcoStruxure Control Expert provides many function blocks for explicit messaging. The Data_Exch block stands out as it allows to program any Modbus or Ethernet/IP query required by the users. However, from its user manual, it's not so clear on how to go about it. Resolution This article can be read as additional guidance to users apart from the block's user manual. Focus is on using this block for any Modbus query, and as an example, Function codes 22 and 23 are implemented. Usage of Data_Exch over Ethernet/IP is not included as it has been well described in an existing document. Download link for the sample section: https://schneider-electric.box.com/s/e0er959u70biofuwpjtmoqxh44zdzngs 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.

Issue Integration of OPC UA Server in rack with Ecostruxure Process Expert Resolution This document will guide you in the integration of the OPC UA Server Module in Rack BMENUA0100 with Ecostruxure Process Expert for AVEVA System 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.

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.

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.

How to Enable Native Citect Scada OPC DA Server on EcoStruxure Process Expert? In EcoStruxure Process Expert 2019 (former HDCS) and previous versions the communication between the supervision participant Citect Scada and Modicon PAC controllers are handle by OFS – OPC Factory Server. The OFS is an OPC DA Server which is installed in the same server as the EPE operation server(s). Whenever a third-party software needs to collect data from EPE it can be done by connecting to OFS Server in either primary or standby operation server. This solution using OFS Server as an unique OPC DA Server to interface with other system works fine but some customers standard or customers best practice doesn’t allow other systems to collect data direct from the controllers. These customers prefer third-party software collecting data from the supervision servers. Another motivating force to have an OPC DA server enabled on supervision participant is that some projects could have calculate variables on supervision which does not exist on control project...

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 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.

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