Rockwell Automation DeviceNet Communications Module - Manual (Page 31)

Configuring the DeviceNet Module 4-5
4.3.3 Creating an Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) File
If the module and drive appear as an unrecognized device, create
an EDS file for it using the procedure in table 4.4.
Table 4.4 – Procedure for Creating an EDS File
Step Action Icon
1. Right-click the “Unrecognized Device” icon,
and select Register Device in the menu. The
EDS Wizard (figure 4.4) appears.
2. Click Next to display the next step.
3. Select Upload EDS, and then click Next.
4. Type a description (if desired), and then click
Next.
5. Under Polled, select Enabled, type 4 in the
Input Size and Output Size boxes, and then
click Next. RSNetWorx will upload the EDS file
from the drive and module.
6. Click Next to display the icon options for the
node. We recommend that you use the icon for
your product. You can change icons by clicking
Change icon.
7. Click Next to view a summary, and then click
Next again to accept it.
8. Click Finish to finish the EDS creation. A new
icon represents the MD65 drive and module in
the Configuration View. MD65
AC Drive
Figure 4.4 – EDS Wizard Screen