Adding a Controller
Follow the steps below to add a controller in the Web Client:
From the Navigation menu, go to Configuration > Hardware Manager.
In the left-side menu, select the Driver you want to add the controller to.
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”.
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.
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.
Click Save. The controller should come online within a few seconds.