Rockwell Automation Emonitor with an MS SQL Networked Database - Manual (Page 36)

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17. The upgrade is nearly complete. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and
click OK to restart your computer. The Emonitor software upgrade is now complete.
Installing the EDS files
If you are want to use Emonitor Online with, or import data from, XM or XM DYN
modules into Emonitor, you must install the latest EDS files for the XM and XM DYN
modules. EDS files are simple text files that are used by network Configuration Tools
such as the Emonitor Online Configuration Utility to describe products so that you can
easily commission them on a network. EDS files describe a product device type, revision,
and configurable parameters.
1. Start the EDS Hardware Installation Tool. Click Start > Program Files > Rockwell
Software > RSLinx > Tools > EDS Hardware Installation Tool.
2. In the EDS Hardware Installation Tool, click Add.
3. Select Register a directory of EDS files.
4. Click Browse, and navigate to the Emonitor program directory and click OK. The
default directory is C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Emonitor.
5. Click Next. The Tool installs all the EDS files in the Emonitor program directory.
Some EDS files may show minor errors that do not have any functional impact, such
as “The help string has exceeded the maximum length.” Click Next.
6. Continue to click Next to complete the EDS Wizard, and finally click Finish.
Restructuring the database
After any upgrade, you must restructure the database. This adds the necessary data and
structure information to your current database, allowing you to run the new version of the
program. When you start Emonitor, the restructure program automatically starts if it is
needed. Follow these steps the first time you start Emonitor after performing an upgrade.
1. If you are upgrading from Emonitor version 3.30 or earlier, you must rename the
rename the files in the \Restruct folder from *.msq to *.sql (on the computer where
You must install RSLinx Classic 3.60 or later before you can install EDS files.
Make sure you follow these steps before restructuring your database.
1. Back up your databases before upgrading to the latest version.
2. Unload any data collectors before upgrading.
3. Make sure no users are connected to the database.