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8 DEVICENET INTERFACE
NOTE
For BIS M-623-071-A01-03-ST30 models.
8.1 DEVICENET OVERVIEW
DeviceNet is a digital, multi-drop network based on the CAN (Controller Area Network)
specification, which permits easy connectivity between industrial controllers and I/O devices.
When the Controller is connected to a DeviceNet network, it is considered an individual node
for which a unique Node Address number between 1 and 63 is assigned. The DeviceNet
Controller conforms to the standards set by the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association
(ODVA).
8.2 DEVICENET CONFIGURATION
8.2.1 Importing the Controller.EDS File
After making all necessary hardware connections, the next step in configuring the BIS M-
623-071-A01-03-ST30 for DeviceNet is to import the .EDS file.
NOTE
Electronic Data Sheets (*.EDS) are basic text files that are utilized by
network configuration tools to identify and configure hardware devices for
DeviceNet networks. A typical .EDS file contains a description of the
product, its device type, hardware version and configurable parameters.
The .EDS file (filename: “DeviceNet EDS.zip”) for the BIS M-623-071-A01-
03-ST30 is available from the technical support area of the Balluff website.
1.
Download the .EDS file to the computer running your network’s Rockwell Automation
software (i.e. the host computer).
2. Using the EDS Hardware Installation Tool, located in the
RSLinx™ Tools
program group,
import the .EDS file into your RSNetWorx/DeviceNet system. Refer to Rockwell
Automation’s documentation for specific instructions.
3. After you have imported the .EDS file, close and restart all Rockwell Automation
programs. If you are uncertain which programs to close, cycle power to the host
computer after importing the .EDS file.