At a Glance

It is possible to launch several instances of Control Expert simultaneously on the same workstation. However, the access method is identical for all instances and depends on whether the security option has been enabled:

  • If security is active, clicking the Control Expert icon calls up a login dialog box which is used to access Control Expert.

  • If security is inactive, you have direct access to Control Expert.

Security Inactive or Active in No Login Mode

If security is inactive, execute the following commands to launch an instance of Control Expert:

Step

Action

1

Click Start > Programs.

2

Select the group EcoStruxure Control Expert.

Result: A list appears

  • Language selection

  • OS Loader

  • PLC Simulator

  • Readme

  • Registration Tool

  • Types library update

  • Control Expert

3

From the list, select Control Expert.

Result: Control Expert is launched in the selected language.

Special case:

If you have not yet activated the software, a message warns you of the number of days of use left, and asks you whether you want to activate. For more information, refer to EcoStruxure™ Control Expert, Installation Manual.

Other Cases

When security is active, execute the following commands to launch an instance of Control Expert:

Step

Action

1

Activate the Control Expert icon: see procedure below.

Result: The dialog box Enter your user name and password is displayed.

2

Enter your name and password (if necessary).

3

Confirm with OK.

NOTE: If you click Ignore Control Expert starts with access setting of user default defined in Security Editor Policies.