Watlow Series D8 - Manual (Page 64)

Chapter 3: Communicating by DeviceNet Series D8 User’s Guide
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of data from the D8 to the PLC or other device, will be the
same.
About The Electronic Data Sheet (EDS)
Most, if not all, vendors supply an EDS file with their De-
viceNet products. The EDS file allows for faster and easier
configuration with the network software, but it is not required
to make the device work. The examples cover commissioning
the D8 on a network both with and without the EDS file. EDS
files for the D8 are available on the Watlow web site and upon
request from Watlow technical support.
NOTE! There are several versions of the EDS file.
You must use the correct file for the number
of loops in the controller (D84, 4-loop, or D88,
8-loop) and the controller firmware revision.
This information is included in the file de-
scription on Watlow's web site.
Configuring a D8 Using RSNetWorx
Complete the following steps prior to configuring the De-
viceNet network software:
•
The physical layer of the DeviceNet network is built.
• At least the D8 controller, a DeviceNet master, and a
computer interface are connected to the network.
• Each device has a unique node addresses and the same
baud rate setting.
Once all the devices are connected and power is applied to the
network:
1. With RSLinx™ select and configure the appropriate
communications driver for your hardware.
2. Open RSNetWorx and go online.