Rockwell Automation 22-COMM-D DeviceNet Adapter User Manual

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Configuring the Adapter

3-5

To create an EDS file

If the adapter and drive appear as an unrecognized device, create an EDS
file for it.

Figure 3.3 EDS Wizard

Step

Icons

1.

Right-click the “Unrecognized Device” icon, and select
Register Device in the menu. The EDS Wizard (

Figure

3.3

) appears.

2.

Click Next to display the next step.

3.

Select Upload EDS, and then click Next.

4.

Type a description (if desired), and then click Next.

5.

Under Polled, select Enabled, type 4 in the Input Size and
Output Size boxes, and then click Next. RSNetWorx will
upload the EDS file from the drive and adapter.

6.

Click Next to display the icon options for the node. We
recommend that you use the icon for your product. You can
change icons by clicking Change icon.

7.

Click Next to view a summary, and then click Next again to
accept it.

8.

Click Finish to finish the EDS creation. A new icon
represents the PowerFlex drive and adapter in the
Configuration View.

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