Rockwell Automation 1203-GK5 DeviceNet Communications Module FRN 1.xxx-3.xxx - Manual (Page 42)

4-4 Configuring a Scanner to Communicate with the 1203-GK5 Module or 1336-GM5 Board
Creating an EDS File for the
Adapter and Product EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files are specially formatted ASCII files
that provide all of the information necessary for a configuration tool
such as DeviceNet Manager to access and alter the parameters of a
device. Information about each parameter (e.g., parameter minimum,
maximum, and default values) is contained in this file.
Before you can work with a product, you must upload its EDS file.
Fortunately, DeviceNet Manager can upload an EDS file from any
product over the DeviceNet network.
To upload an EDS file, you need to:
1. Select Who > Network Who to display the Network Who
screen. DeviceNet Manager immediately scans for devices on the
network.
Important: To stop the scan, click Stop. You can click Stop at any
time.
Figure 4.4
Network Who Screen
In Figure 4.4, node 0 is the controller. Node 60 is the computer
running DeviceNet Manager. Node 3 is the product connected to the
network with the 1203-GK5 module or 1336-GM5 board. Node 3
displays a generic icon because DeviceNet Manager does not have an
.eds file for it.
2. Double-click the generic product icon. A DeviceNet message
asking you to create an EDS file appears.
Important: If the Device Configuration dialog box (Figure 4.39)
appears, you do not need to create an .eds file. Refer to the end of this
section to determine your next task.
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