#266 - Schneider How to Compare two projects using Control Expert DIF

  - Download Control Expert DIF from Schneider's website:

#265 - Siemens How to extract the CPU certificate

 - Right-click on the CPU and open the properties:

#264 - FTOptix How to activate/deactivate a license

- In the Server open the "Entitlement Manager":

#263 - Book "Start-up Nation" by Dan Senor and Saul Singer

Start-Up Nation, published in the late 2000s by Dan Senor and Saul Singer, explores how Israel transformed itself into a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship despite facing persistent regional tensions and limited natural resources. The book aims to understand how a young nation managed to outperform many larger and more stable countries in technological and economic growth.

#262 - AVEVA Watch Table for monitoring performance

AppEng = RAppEngGP / DIARDAppEng

- AppEng.Scheduler.ExecutionTimeAvg

- AppEng.Scheduler.HousekeepingTimeAvg

- AppEng.Scheduler.ScanOverrunsCnt

- AppEng.Scheduler.ScanOverrunsConsecCnt

- AppEng.Scheduler.ScanPeriod

- AppEng.Scheduler.TimeIdleAvg

- AppEng.Scheduler.TimeIdleMin

- AppEng.Scheduler.TimeIdleMax

#261 - Setting up a ProSoft industrial wireless system RLX2-IHx

- Open the web browser and configure the Master and the Repeater as below:

#260 - Troubleshooting a Stratix Switch

- The easiest way to configure a Stratix switch is through the Express setup. To activate it press and hold the button for about 20 seconds, then press for another second until the configuration port starts to blink.

#259 - Fibre optics tips and tricks

Fibre optic communication is a powerful technology, but it's important to be aware of some key considerations.

#258 - AVEVA Historian Set-Up Circular Property

Open the following configuration in the OCMC:

Historian > Historian Group > Server > Configuration Editor > System Configuration > Storage > Storage Partitions > Main.

Open the properties of the Circular Type.

#257 - How to find a regular expression (regex) in Notepad++

Open the find box (Control + F) and select the Regular Expression mode in the Search Mode.

Type the expression in the find what box: \w+\.IsValveCfg\[[^\]]+\] := true

#256 - AVEVA System Platform Installation

Install by Role (e.g., Stand-alone Server, Runtime Client, Historian, etc):

#255 - Fortinet Forti Client VPN

The Forti Client VPN is a well known VPN solution.

#254 - Schneider How to Upgrade the Libset version of a project

The first thing to do is check the current Libset version (right-click in Project):

#253 - Schneider TeSys Island LED Status

In the TPRBCEIP Bus Coupler there are different LED Status that are helpful for troubleshooting:

#252 - Question to the ISA's “Ask the Automation Pros” program

Check out my answer to the ISA's “Ask the Automation Pros” program regarding variable frequency drives.

#251 - Schneider How to Troubleshoot a Network Issue

- Export the following files from the Managed Switch:

#250 - Chat with Isabele Dal Pont

(English version at the bottom)

Tive o prazer de conversar com Isabele Dal Pont, uma jovem engenheira talentosa que atua na indústria de semicondutores. No nosso bate-papo, exploramos sua trajetória profissional, os projetos em que esteve envolvida e os desafios de lidar com máquinas e sistemas complexos usados na fabricação de microchips avançados.

#249 - AVEVA Citect How to configure roles and access

- In the Graphic view, assign an area to the object

- In the Studio, create a new role in the Security section:

#248 - AVEVA Where to download installation files

- Go to the AVEVA's Knowledge and Support Centre website to download the installation and update files.

#247 - AVEVA Citect How to integrate the GPL into an existing project

- Restore the project and make it active:

#246 - Book "The Black Swan" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

In The Black Swan, Nassim Nicholas Taleb examines the nature of uncertainty and the limitations of human understanding, particularly our flawed perceptions of rare, impactful events. He highlights the distinction between those who falsely believe in their knowledge, such as his grandfather, a minister, and those who acknowledge the limits of their understanding, like the minister’s chauffeur.

#245 - AVEVA How to structure a project for redundant AOS Servers

To structure a project for redundant AOS Servers, create the WinPlatforms for each PC:

#244 - Studying a PLC programme with the RSLogix Emulate500 emulator

In this post we will study the Simple Motor Control Building Block programme, downloaded from the Rockwell website and opened in RSLogix Micro Starter Lite and simulated with RSLogix Emulate500.

#243 - AVEVA Citect How to import the GPL

To import the GPL in Citect follow these steps:

#242 - AVEVA Citect How to activate a license

The Citect license is managed by Schneider's Floating License Manager (FLM).

#241 - AVEVA How to set-up a Client Platform

- Configure SMS in the server, then the Identity Manager

#240 - Schneider Parameters to configure in the TeSys Island

- Connect to the island using SoMove

#239 - AVEVA Citect How to Pack included projects and update pages

- In Citect Studio, open the Projects window and click on "Pack" and then "Pack with Included Projects"

#238 - AVEVA How to configure a Web Client

- Configure the "System Management Server" (SMS) in the Configurator. Set this machine as the System Management Server. During this process the system will automatically update the Web ports that are going to be used after by the WebViewEngine.

#237 - AVEVA How to see the status of a tag through OFS

- Check OPC Factory Server is running

#236 - AVEVA How to configure a Client View

- Configure the "System Management Server" (SMS) in the Configurator

#235 - AVEVA How to add a Trend and Historical Events

- The first requirement is to configure the AVEVA Historian

#234 - Schneider - How to link the local License Manager to the License Server

- Knowing the IP address of the License server open "License Manager" in the VM:

#233 - AVEVA How to upgrade the GPL

 - Import the files inside the folder "Installation Files" with its sub-folders: xxxxx\GPL for ASP (OMI) Setup\Installation files

#232 - Chat with Nelson Terra

(English version at the bottom)

Tive o prazer de bater um papo com Nelson Terra, mestre em computação aeronáutica e engenheiro sênior de sistemas embarcados para foguetes lançadores de satélites. Durante o nosso bate-papo, exploramos sua trajetória profissional, alguns dos projetos em que esteve envolvido e os desafios de desenvolver sistemas embarcados para missões críticas.

#231 - AVEVA Citect SCADA - How to configure the OFS for the PLC data exchange

- Open "OFS Configuration Tool"

#230 - AVEVA Citect SCADA How to Restore a project from backup *.ctz

- Open "Citect Studio" - Select the *.ctz project file

#229 - Schneider Control Expert - How to update the library in a project

Right-click on "Derived FB Types" and "Get from Library":

#228 - Chat with Sigifredo Nino

I had the pleasure of chatting with Sigifredo Nino, an electrical engineer with more than forty years of experience in the process control industry. His career began in the 1980s at a coal power station in Colombia, after which he spent nearly a decade working at a pulp and paper mill. Later, Sigifredo moved to Canada, where he became a leading expert consultant in process control. Our conversation delved into his professional journey, various projects, and significant contributions to the field.

#227 - Schneider How to troubleshoot PLC Halt

There are different system words that help the troubleshooting:

#226 - Pepperl-Fuchs ATEX Switch Amplifier

- The Pepperl-Fuchs Switch Amplifier KFD2-SR2-Ex2.2S can be used between a sensor installed in a hazardous area and the digital input card.

#225 - AVEVA How to edit the alarm properties in OMI

Runtime alarms: Open $ViewAppGP and click on "Edit Layout":

#224 - VEGA How to connect and calibrate a VEGAPULS C 21 radar sensor

- Download the VEGA Tools app

- Connect to the device via Bluetooth

#223 - Schneider Link to the Modicon Libraries

Link to the Modicon Libraries (GPL for Control Expert, AVEVA OMI, etc).

#222 - Schneider How to update the TeSys island firmware and DTM library

Check the latest firmware version at Schneider's website:

#221 - Schneider How to load a configuration file on the Modicon Switch

Check the compatibility of the profiles with the switch (reference document: System Guide Hardware in a Complex M580 System):

#220 - AVEVA Changes on GPL attributes

On the GPL there are some attributes that can be changed:

#219 - Schneider Disabling backplane on NOC card

Open the DTM Browser and Open the NOC card configuration

#218 - Schneider Basics on Motor plates, DOL, Soft-Starter and ATV

Motor Plate:

#217 - Chat with Michel Ruel

I had the pleasure of chatting with Michel Ruel, a Canadian electrical engineer, Fellow of the International Society of Automation (ISA), and a legend in the process control industry. With over forty years of experience, Michel has worked in various fields, including pulp and paper, mining, and petrochemical, tackling some very challenging problems with great return on investment to his clients. During our conversation, we explored his professional journey, his numerous projects, and his significant contributions to the field.