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.