FactoryTalk Edge Manager Quick Start

FactoryTalk Edge Manager is a software solution that allows you to manage and monitor your industrial edge devices. This quick start guide will help you connect your edge node to your network and get started with the onboarding process. Once onboarded, you can use FactoryTalk Edge Manager to manage your edge devices, deploy applications, and monitor their performance.

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FactoryTalk Edge Manager
Quick Start Guide
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Rockwell Automation Publication 95055-QS003A-EN-P - April 2023
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FactoryTalk Edge Manager Quick Start Guide
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Table of Contents
Read Me First .................................................................... 3
Audience ....................................................................................... 4
Conventions .................................................................................. 4
Assumptions.................................................................................. 4
Chapter 1
Getting Started ................................................................. 5
Install the Device .......................................................................... 6
Onboard a Device ......................................................................... 6
Additional Resources .................................................................. 10
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R ea d Me Fi r s t
In this chapter:
 Audience 4
 Conventions 4
 Assumptions
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Read Me First
Audience
This document shall be utilized following the successful installation of the
FactoryTalk Edge node. Installation instructions are provided within the box. This
quick start guide provides necessary instructions for connecting the edge node to
the local network along with onboarding within FactoryTalk Edge Manager user
interface. After successful completion of onboarding the edge node, users should
reference the FactotyTalk Edge Manager User Guide linked at the bottom of the
manual.
Conventions
The following conventions are followed in this document:
 Text, labels and icon names that appear in the user interface appear in square
brackets. For example: On the Left Navigation panel, select [Edge Nodes] and
then select the [+] icon.
 The URLs and links appear in Blue text. For example:
https://helpdesk.cloud.rockwellautomation.com/
Assumptions
It is assumed that your hardware device is verified by Rockwell Automation.
For hardware device verification, contact Rockwell Automation Support.
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Chapter
Getting Started
In this chapter:
 Install the Device 6
 Onboard a Device
6
 Additional Resources
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Chapter 1–Getting Started
Install the Device
1.
Unbox and install the Edge Node device as per the instructions given within
the ASEM 6300B Box PCs document.
2.
Connect an Ethernet cable from port Eth1 on the Edge node to a managed
switch.
NOTE: Ensure the managed switch has access to a DHCP server along with an
active path to the Internet for HTTPS traffic.
NOTE: If a DHCP server is not present on-site, follow the link below to set a static
IP address for the edge node:
https://help.zededa.com/hc/en-us/articles/8341291771419-EVE-Network
-Bootstrap
Onboard a Device
Perform the following steps to Onboard a Device:
1.
Login to the FactoryTalk Hub (https://home.cloud.rockwellautomation.com)
using your Rockwell Credentials.
NOTE: Ensure that you have access and logged into FactoryTalk Hub along with
allocating entitlement(s) for FactoryTalk Edge Manager. This will be
required for the onboarding process. Please see the following FactoryTalk
Hub manual for more instructions
https://helpdesk.cloud.rockwellautomation.com/.
2.
Under the Operations Hub tab, select the FactoryTalk Edge Manager tile.
Figure 1-1:
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The FactoryTalk Edge Manager home page displays.
Figure 1-2:
3.
FactoryTalk Edge Manager homepage
Navigate to [Add Edge Node] window by any one of the following method:
• On the Dashboard, expand the Edge Note Status tile and then click the [+]
icon.
• On the Quick links tile, click [Add Edge Node].
• On the Left Navigation panel, click [Edge Nodes] and then click the [+]
icon.
Figure 1-3:
4.
Add Edge Node
Provide the following details in the Identity section:
• Name: Provide a unique name. This cannot be changed.
• Title: Provide a title. This can be changed.
• Project: Select the Project from drop-down list.
• Description: A detailed explanation about the Edge Node.
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Figure 1-4:
5.
Identity Section
Provide the following details in the Details section:
• Identity Type: Select [Onboarding Key] from the drop-down list.
• Onboarding Key: Provide the Onboarding Key printed on the box and on
the device label as &quot;ONBOARDING KEY&quot;.
• Serial Number: Provide the Onboarding Serial Number printed on the box
and on the device label as “ONBOARDING SN”.
• Brand: Select [Allen-Bradley] from the drop-down list.
• Model: Select ASEM Model that you have purchased.
Figure 1-5:
6.
Details Section
Ensure that the port that was plugged into the managed switch is configured as
follows:
• Interface Usage: Management
• Network: Default-ipv4-dhcp
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7.
Ensure that the ‘Activate Edge Node’ and the ‘Activate Default App
Network’ checkboxes are selected.
IMPORTANT: If the 'Activate Edge Node' checkbox is not selected and you
click [Add], the admin state of the onboarded Edge Node will
be unregistered until you activate the Edge Node from the
Edge Node detailed view screen.
8.
Click [Add] to add the Edge Node.
Figure 1-6:
Add Edge Node
The newly added Edge Node appears in the list view.
Figure 1-7:
Added Edge Node
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The colored dot indicates the Run State to the left of the Edge Node name. The
colored dots with the state is as represented in the table:
Legends
Description
Online
The Edge Application Instance is working fine.
Error
The Edge Application Instance is stopped.
Initialized
EVE has received the configuration details of the
Edge Application Instance and the process is in
progress.
Suspect
If the FT Edge does not hear from the Edge
Application Instance or EVE for 3 minutes, it puts
the instance in this state.
Unknown
When FT Edge creates metadata of the instance
or when EVE reports an invalid state.
Other
Could be any reason other than the ones
described in this table.
Additional Resources
These documents contain additional information related Rockwell Automation
products.
Resource
Description
ASEM 6300B Box PCs and 6300T Box
Thin Clients – Installation Instructions,
Publication 6300B-in001
Provide details on how to install ASEM
6300B Box PC or 6300T Box Thin
Client.
FactoryTalk Hub User Guide
Provide guidelines for using FT Hub
Application.
FactoryTalk Edge Manager User Manual
Provide guidelines for using FactoryTalk
Edge Manager Application.
FactoryTalk Edge Gateway User Manual
Provide guidelines for using FactoryTalk
Edge Gateway Application.
FactoryTalk Edge Manager Edge
Operating System (Edge OS)
Installation Guide
Provides guidelines to install an Edge
Operating System (Edge OS) image
into hardware device or Edge Node.
View or download publications at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature.
To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact the local Rockwell
Automation distributor or sales representative.
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Frequently asked questions

Connect an Ethernet cable from port Eth1 on the Edge node to a managed switch. Ensure the managed switch has access to a DHCP server along with an active path to the Internet for HTTPS traffic. Refer to the manual for additional guidance.

The Onboarding Key is a unique identifier for your edge node. It is printed on the box and on the device label as 'ONBOARDING KEY'. You will need this key to onboard your edge node into FactoryTalk Edge Manager.

Ensure that the 'Activate Edge Node' checkbox is selected when you add the edge node. If the checkbox is not selected, you will need to activate the edge node manually from the detailed view screen.