Publication on Schneider Electric Cloud
Presentation
EcoStruxure Panel Server provides connection to Schneider Electric cloud services such as EcoStruxure Energy Hub, EcoStruxure Facility Expert, EcoStruxure Asset Advisor, and EcoStruxure Resource Advisor.
Availability
This function is available on Panel Server Entry, Universal, and Advanced.
Setting the Parameters
Publishing function is set on the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at .
To publish data in the cloud, the Panel Server network settings must allow access to the internet (cloud). For example, DNS must be configured and a proxy setting may be needed. The firewall on your network may also need to be open to allow access to the Schneider Electric servers via port 443.
Enabling Schneider Electric Cloud Infrastructure
To enable Panel Server to access services of Schneider Electric cloud infrastructure, the access to the following URLs and ports must be authorized in LAN protection configuration:
Domain name |
Protocol |
Description |
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HTTPS (TCP port 443) |
Used at first connection of Panel Server to the cloud (or after a factory reset) to authenticate and register the Panel Server. |
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HTTPS (TCP port 443) |
Used to download firmware update. |
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HTTPS (TCP port 443) |
Used for communication of Panel Server with Schneider Electric cloud services such as configuration, data, or alarms. |
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HTTPS (TCP port 443) |
Allows Schneider Electric Customer Care Center to remotely access the Panel Server webpages through VPN. |
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HTTPS (TCP port 443) |
Allows the Panel Server to upload logs and diagnostics files upon request from Schneider Electric Customer Care Center. |
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HTTPS (TCP port 443) |
Allows the Panel Server to upload large topology (>250 kB) to the Schneider Electric cloud services. |
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time.gl.StruXureWareCloud.com |
NTP (UDP port 123) |
NTP server allows the Panel Server clock to remain synchronized. |
Cloud Connection Settings
The following table describes the settings.
Parameter | Description |
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Cloud applications management |
Buttons used to connect to and disconnect from the cloud:
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Connection status |
Shows the Panel Server connection status to the cloud:
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Connection diagnostics |
Shows diagnostic of connection to the cloud:
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Topology |
Publish topology button used to send the list of the devices connected to the Panel Server to the cloud, as well as information such as device name and label entered at commissioning, available measurements, and usage or other contextualization information. NOTE: Topology does not
contain personal data. Schneider Electric does
not scan, nor use, nor sell this data. This data is for the sole usage
of the customer.
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Publication period |
The publication period is set by the cloud service and not editable. |
Connecting to the Schneider Electric Cloud
To publish data and alarms on the Panel Server to Schneider Electric cloud:
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In the Publication webpage, select and click Connect.
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Wait until Connection Status indicates Connected.
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Click Publish topology to send information about the Panel Server and connected devices to the cloud.
IMPORTANT: Every time you change the configuration of Panel Server or the connected devices, you must publish the topology again.Result: The sampler and publisher configuration is under control of the cloud services.
Disconnecting from Cloud Services
To temporarily disconnect Panel Server from Schneider Electric cloud:
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Click Disconnect.
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Wait until Connection Status indicates Not connected.