Overview

When you create a Modicon PAC or controller by using the Topology Manager, it automatically creates a control project, which is associated to the object and stored in the repository of Control Expert.

For redundant M580 PACs, there is only one control project that you can manage from the PAC or either local rack.

M580 Control Project Description

When using the Topology Manager, control projects reflect the configuration of the properties of M580 PACs and their dependencies (such as scanned devices) that you have performed in the Topology Manager. They differ from Control Expert Classic control projects.

In addition, you can edit control projects by using Control Expert Editor.

NOTE: You cannot save M580 control projects to disk or export them. However, you can export the system project.

Simultaneous Operations on Control Projects

You can use a maximum of four control projects simultaneously per Control Expert instance.

The following actions each use one control project:

  • Editing a control project.

  • Building a control project from the Topology Manager.