Reset the linking device – Rockwell Automation 1757-FFLDC4 ControlNet Foundation Fieldbus Linking Device Installation Instructions User Manual
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Install the EDS File
Installing the electronic data sheet (EDS) file lets you schedule the linking
device on the ControlNet network with RSNetworx for ControlNet software.
The EDS file can be uploaded directly from the linking device. This feature
lets you register the EDS file for your device from within RSLinx software by
following the steps listed below.
1. Open RSLinx software, and browse for the linking device.
2. Right-click the linking device and choose Upload EDS file from
device.
3. Complete the EDS wizard to register the EDS file.
The EDS file can also be downloaded from
and installed with the RSLinx EDS
Hardware Installation tool.
Reset the Linking Device
The linking device can be reset in the following ways. Shaded cells indicate the
reset types described in this document.
IMPORTANT
When you reset the linking device, it no longer communicates with
other fieldbus devices. Make sure your process is shut down or under
manual control before you reset the linking device.
Linking Device Reset Types
Reset Type
Description
How
Information Found In
Reset device
This restarts the
linking device but does
not change any
configuration.
Web page
reset
(remotely)
ControlNet F
OUNDATION
Fieldbus Linking Device User
Manual,
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