Configuring 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:

  • Add a controller to your project

  • Add expansion modules to your controller

  • Replace an existing controller

  • Convert a controller to a different but compatible device

Devices Tree

The Devices tree presents a structured view of the 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...

Diagnostic

Diagnostic messages and status.

Machine Assistant

Devices discovery and configuration.

DI

Embedded digital inputs of the controller.

DQ

Embedded digital outputs of the controller.

ENCODER

Incremental or SSI Encoder interface of the controller.

IO_Bus

Expansion modules connected to the controller.

COM_Bus

Communication modules connected to the controller.

Ethernet_1

Embedded Ethernet dedicated to Motion Bus Sercos on TM262M•, dedicated to devices on TM262L•.

Ethernet_2

Embedded Ethernet communication.

Serial_Line

Serial line communication interface.

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.

The Tools tree allows you to: