Adding a Controller

Introduction

To add devices to the Devices tree, you can also click the green plus button that is displayed at the suitable node in the Tree. Alternatively, you can right-click a node of the Tree to use the contextual menu. The Add Device dialog box opens that allows you to determine whether the device will be appended, inserted, or plugged to the selected node.

When you add a controller to your project, several nodes are automatically added to the Devices tree. These subnodes are controller-specific, depending on the functions the controller provides.

The following paragraph describes the general procedure of adding a controller. For details on a specific controller, refer to the programming manual for your particular controller.

Adding a Controller

To add a controller to your EcoStruxure Machine Expert project, proceed as follows:

Step

Action

1

Select a project node, right-click the project node and execute the Add Device... command from the contextual menu.

Result: The Add Device dialog box opens.

2

In the Add Device dialog box, select Schneider Electric from the list box Vendor.

3

Choose the controller you want to insert into the project.

4

Rename your device by typing a name in the text box Name.

NOTE: Choose a name that complies to the IEC standard. Do not use special characters, leading digits, or spaces within the name. The name must not exceed a length of 32 characters. If you do not rename the device, a name is given by default.

Naming the device meaningfully may ease the organization of your project.

5

Click the Add Device button.

Result: The selected controller is added to the project and appears as a new node in the Devices tree. The Add Device dialog box remains open. You can do the following:

  • You can add another controller by going back to step 3

  • You can click the Close button to close the Add Device dialog box