Rockwell Automation 2755-SNx Adaptascan Bar Code Readers - Manual (Page 339)

17–17 Communicating with PanelView 900
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Terminals on a DeviceNet Network
Publication 2755-6.8
The Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) contains operating parameters for
the PanelView terminals communicating with other DeviceNet
devices on an Explicit messaging level (no scanner).
The EDS parameters can automatically be uploaded to the
PanelBuilder tag editor. When the Explicit-Client message type is
selected in the tag editor, the “Load From EDS” option appears on
the dialog.
To load parameter data from the EDS:
1. Click the Load From EDS button to open the Open dialog.
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2. Select the EDS file you want to read.
3. After the file is loaded, the following dialog is displayed.
When you select a group, parameters available in that group will
be selectable. By default, all parameters are displayed.
4. Select the appropriate parameter. If the parameter has bit-field
enumeration associated with it, an Enumerated Data Item should
be selected.
5. Select OK to continue.
The class, instance, and attribute associated with the selected
parameter is displayed on the tag form.
Using the Electronic Data
Sheet