Prerequisites

To use myExpert for managing your plant, the following prerequisites must be met.

Systems

myExpert is designed for use with the following process control systems:

• PCS 7
• PCS neo

Inventory Sources

myExpert supports the following inventory sources and exports:

• SIMATIC Management Console (SMMC):
  • Network View File = Software of the plant (of the process control system)
  • Plant View File = Hardware of the plant (of the process control system)
• SINEC NMS:
  • Control Report File = Network Components

Further information can be found in the following documentation:

• SIMATIC Management Console
  Introduction of SMMC (Video)
  System manual of SMMC
  PCS 7 SMMC message: "Failed to connect the computer"
• SINEC NMS
  Operating instructions of SINEC NMS
  Manual for SINEC NMS Inventory export

Option Health

The following additional prerequisites must be observed for using the "Health" option:

• Online Connectivity: The "Health" option requires an active online connection to collect and process current data.

• Documentation: Detailed information on setting up online connectivity and using the "Health" functions can be found in the specific documentation for the "Health" option.

  Manual for the myExpert Health Option

Scope of Software Validity

myExpert is compatible with all components (devices) of the process control systems.