Software Installation
Installing EcoStruxure Machine Expert with Required Add-Ons
For further information, refer to the Machine Expert Installation Guide.
NOTE: EcoStruxure Machine Expert - Safety and SoSafe Programmable V2.x can be installed in parallel.
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Launch the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Installer tool from your Windows Desktop or Start menu.
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Select the option Install new software.
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Select the Source from where the installation of the new components is to be run.
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Select a Version from the drop-down list.
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Click Next.
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In the following screen, select the required components to be installed:
oProgram Machine controllers (Modicon)
Result: This package includes the support of the Logic/Motion Controller in EcoStruxure Machine Expert.
oProgram Machine Safety
Result: This installs the required EcoStruxure Machine Expert - Safety software for programming the Safety Logic Controller and parameterizing the safety-related devices.
The mentioned components are the minimum requirement for the subject of this integration guide. Install further components as required.
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Click Start Installation.
Result: A time-limited trial version of EcoStruxure Machine Expert is installed.
NOTE: When starting Machine Expert - Safety the first time, you have to register once in order to activate a trial version license.
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Tools for Firmware Updates
The firmware update of the Logic/Motion Controller must be done using the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Controller Assistant software. To update the Safety Logic Controller and other (TM5/TM7) devices, you need the Device Assistant software. Install these tools as described in the Machine Expert Installation Guide, if required.
Adapting Your EcoStruxure Machine Expert Installation
If EcoStruxure Machine Expert is already installed on your PC without the safety add-on or without M262 support, adapt the existing installation using the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Installer. Add the components Program Machine controllers (Modicon) and Program Machine Safety.
Proceed as described in the Machine Expert Installation Guide, chapter Modify Installed Software.
Activating EcoStruxure Machine Expert
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Launch the License Manager tool from your Windows Desktop or Start menu.
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Click Activate.
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Enter the Activation ID, click Next, and follow the instructions given in the dialog.
Result: After the successful activation, the Expiration Date of the software is set to permanent in the License Manager.
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