Rockwell Automation 2711-K9A10_K9C10_T9A10_T9C10 DeviceNet Communications User Guide - Manual (Page 20)

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Publication 2711-6.0.4
Using the Electronic Data Sheet Each device on the DeviceNet network has an Electronic Data Sheet
(EDS) containing operating parameters of the device. Load these data
sheets when using Explicit Client messaging (PanelView client
accesses data from server device). Refer to the device’s user manual
for instructions on obtaining the EDS file.
The EDS parameters can be uploaded to the PanelBuilder Tag Form.
When the Explicit-Client message type is selected in the Tag Editor,
the Load From EDS option appears in the dialog.
To load parameter data from the Electronic Data Sheet:
1 Click the Load From EDS button.
2. Select the EDS file you want to read.
3. After the file is loaded, the following dialog appears.
When you select a group, only parameters in that group become
available. By default, all parameters are displayed.
4. Select a parameter. If the parameter has bit-field enumeration
associated with it, select an Enumerated Data Item.
5. Select OK to continue.
6. The class, instance, and attribute associated with the selected
parameter is displayed on the tag form.