#319 - Schneider How to retain values in M580

- Assign the variable to a memory address (%MW).

- Tick "Save" in data properties for this variable.

- Ensure in the CPU configuration that "Initialize %MW1 on cold start" is unticked and that "Automatic start in Run" is ticked.

#311 - Comparing PIDE (Rockwell) with PID_Compact (Siemens) and PIDFF (Schneider)

- Simulation code for Rockwell (simulation_routine_ST.L5X called before the PID routine):

#306 - How to transfer data from a Schneider PLC to a Siemens PLC through Modbus TCP

- Schneider's M580 CPUs have Modbus TCP enabled by default.

- On Control Expert, assign the variable a memory address (e.g., IO_INT, data type INT, memory address %MW10).

- On TIA Portal use the block MB_CLIENT to communicate via PROFINET as Modbus TCP Client.

#302 - Schneider Hardware Recommendation

- Switch: MCSESM083F23F1 Modicon Extended Managed Switch, 8 ports for copper

#301 - Schneider How to activate the SoMove License

- Download and install SoMove.

- When launching SoMove click on the popup for the activation. From the Schneider website download the license file.

- Place the license file (.lic) in the folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Schneider Electric Shared\LicenseFiles

#290 - Schneider Control Expert Licenses

There are different sizes of Schneider Control Expert licenses, S, L, L safety, XL, XL safety.

#274 - TUV Check the safety compliance of software and firmware versions

- Open TUV's Certipedia website.

- Search by manufacturer, e.g., Schneider Electric.

- Refine the results from the previous search, e.g., Model Name M580.

- Open the appendixes and review software and firmware versions.

#271 - Schneider M580 Hot-Standby CPU

 - Set the rotary switch at the back of the CPU (see #10 below), in order to have one CPU as A and the other as B.

#268 - Schneider How to trigger a soft-starter that is wired in line with a TeSys starter

- The trick to trigger a soft starter that is wired in line with a TeSys Island starter, is to send the run command to both of them at the same time.

For example: Supply MCB > TeSys DOL (TPRSS025) > ATS01 Soft Starter (ATS01N125FT) > 3 Phase Motor.

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

  - Download Control Expert DIF from Schneider's website:

#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:

#251 - Schneider How to Troubleshoot a Network Issue

- Export the following files from the Managed Switch:

#240 - Schneider Parameters to configure in the TeSys Island

- Connect to the island using SoMove

#234 - Schneider - How to configure the License Manager and License Server

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

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

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

#227 - Schneider How to troubleshoot PLC Halt

There are different system words that help the troubleshooting:

#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):