Automation In Practice

    - Download Control Expert DIF from Schneider's website:

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

- In the Server open the "Entitlement Manager":

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

- 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,...

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Open the following configuration in the OCMC: Historian > Historian Group > Server > Configuration Editor > System Configuration...

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+\.I...

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

The Forti Client VPN is a well known VPN solution.

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

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

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- Export the following files from the Managed Switch:

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- In the Graphic view, assign an area to the object - In the Studio, create a new role in the Security section:

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

- Restore the project and make it active:

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

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To import the GPL in Citect follow these steps:

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

- Configure SMS in the server, then the Identity Manager

- Connect to the island using SoMove

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

- Configure the "System Management Server" (SMS) in the Configurator. Set this machine as the System Management Server. During thi...

- Check OPC Factory Server is running

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

- The first requirement is to configure the AVEVA Historian

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

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

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- Open "OFS Configuration Tool"

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

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

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There are different system words that help the troubleshooting:

- 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.

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

- Download the VEGA Tools app - Connect to the device via Bluetooth

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

Check the latest firmware version at Schneider's website:

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

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

Open the DTM Browser and Open the NOC card configuration

Motor Plate:

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