Rockwell Automation 842D-60131331BXA DeviceNet Encoder User Manual - Manual (Page 22)

4-4 Configuring the Encoder Using RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
Installation of the EDS File The Electronic Data Sheet, or EDS file, must be installed with
RSNetWorx. The EDS file may be downloaded from our website at
http//www.ab.com/networks/eds/. Simply select DeviceNet followed
by RA Miscellaneous and then press the Search button. By selecting
the 842D encoder, you can begin downloading the 842D EDS file.
1. Go to Tools - EDS Wizard and click Next to start the process.
Figure 4.7 EDS Wizard
2. Follow the prompts to install the 842D EDS file.
3. Click Finish to complete the process.
Offline Integration into the
Network After a new project is started select the 842D encoder under the
Rockwell Automation Miscellaneous category in the hardware
window. Double-click or drag and drop the 842D Multiturn Encoder
into the network view.
Figure 4.8 RSNetworx Graph View