Add New Controller

  • Adding a Controller

    Follow the steps below to add a controller in the Web Client:

    1. From the Navigation menu, go to Configuration > Hardware Manager.

    2. In the left-side menu, select the Driver you want to add the controller to.

    3. Click the Address Command button at the top left, then select + Add Controller.

      • The Add Controller window should confirm the driver, e.g., “Add Controller to Driver 1”.

    4. In the Add Controller window:

      • Select the Controller Group.

      • Choose the Controller Type from the drop-down list.

      • Select a Controller Address.

      • Enter a Description for the controller.

      • Click + Add Controller.

    5. Once added, update the configuration fields in Controller Properties:

      • Connection Type:

        • Network (IP Client) for cloud VM.

        • Network (IP Server) for on-premises server.

      • Channel Baud Rate: 38400 (for Mercury controllers).

      • Channel Port: 3001 (default TCP port for Mercury hardware).

      • MAC Address: Enter the controller’s MAC address.

      • GMT Offset/Time Zone: Select the correct time zone.

    6. Click Save. The controller should come online within a few seconds.


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