How to Configure the Controller

Introduction

First, create a new project or open an existing project in the EcoStruxure Machine Expert software.

Refer to the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Programming Guide for information on how to:

oadd a controller to your project

oadd expansion modules to your controller

oreplace an existing controller

oconvert a controller to a different but compatible device

Devices Tree

The Devices tree presents a structured view of the current hardware configuration. When you add a controller to your project, a number of nodes are added to the Devices tree, depending on the functions the controller provides.

Item	Use to Configure...
DI	Embedded digital inputs of the logic controller
DQ	Embedded digital outputs of the logic controller
Counters	Embedded counting functions (HSC)
Pulse_Generators	Embedded pulse generator functions (PTO/PWM/FreqGen)
Cartridge_x	Cartridges plugged into the logic controller
IO_Bus	Expansion modules connected to the logic controller
COM_Bus	Communications bus of the logic controller
Ethernet_x	Embedded Ethernet, serial line, or CANopen communications interfaces NOTE: Ethernet and CANopen are only available on some references.
Serial_Line_x
CAN_x

Applications Tree

The Applications tree allows you to manage project-specific applications as well as global applications, POUs, and tasks.

Tools Tree

The Tools tree allows you to configure the HMI part of your project and to manage libraries.