Using your App with FLECS Core
Navigating to Your App
Access 'Apps': Begin by navigating to the 'Apps' section in FLECS Core.
Minimized View
Hover over items for explanations.
View key details in a glance:
App Name: e.g., Node-RED.
App Vendor: e.g., OpenJS Foundation.
App Version: e.g., 3.0.2.
Perform quick actions:
Open App: Launch in a new tab (editor or configurator).
New Instance: Create, if multi-instance is supported.
Uninstall: Remove the app.
More Info: Access additional information and relevant links.
Expanded View for Detailed Control
Expand your app's section for comprehensive control and information.
General Information
Hover over items for explanations.
App Name: e.g., Node-RED.
App Vendor: e.g., OpenJS Foundation.
App Version: e.g., 3.0.2.
Status Indicators:
Green: Running.
Red: Stopped.
Yellow: Issue Detected.
Instance Details:
Name
Version
Actions and Settings
Open App: Launch in a new tab (editor or configurator).
New Instance: Available for multi-instance apps.
Uninstall App: Remove the app completely.
Instance Control:
Start/Stop: Manage the app instance.
Settings: Customize instance configurations.
Instance Info: Access details about Ports, Volumes, Logfile.
Network and Device Access
Network Access:
Enable app access to network interfaces (Layer 2 Ethernet).
Necessary for fieldbus protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET).
Device Access:
Grant access to USB devices, CAN interfaces, etc.
Common for license dongle access.
Restart the instance after activating USB devices for recognition.
Automatic Scanning: FLECS scans and displays all network interfaces and devices.
Save Configurations: Remember to save settings before exiting.
Uninstalling an Instance
Uninstall Instance: Remove a specific instance of the app.
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