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Section
Introduction
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File Management Functions
The CompoBus/D Configurator can transfer data to and from files as shown in
the following diagram.
Individual Master parameters file
Individual Master parameters file
Individual Slave parameters file
Individual Slave parameters file
Network configuration file
Network Configuration (Device List)
Master parameters
Master parameters
Slave parameters
Slave parameters
The network configuration file includes all of the Master parameters and all of the
Slave parameters.
The Master parameters and Slave parameters for individual devices can also be
managed in separate files.
Note We recommend saving and storing information on the entire network as a net-
work configuration file, which includes information on events such as the addi-
tion or removal of nodes in the network, changes in any node’s parameters, and
replacement of Units.
Other Functions
This function checks for duplications in the data areas allocated to Slaves in the
Master parameters of two or more network configuration files.
This function installs the EDS file on the computer’s hard disk when another
company’s Slave is used and there is a corresponding EDS file. Installing the
EDS file allows the CompoBus/D Configurator to recognize the other company’s
Slave and in some cases change the device’s Slave parameters.
When another company’s Slave is used and there isn’t a corresponding EDS
file, this function can be used to read the required information directly from the
device and create an EDS file. The created EDS file is installed on the comput-
er’s hard disk automatically. Creating an EDS file doesn’t enable the Configura-
tor to change the device’s Slave parameters, but it does ensure that the device
will be displayed properly in the device list.
Note
1. When the CompoBus/D Configurator is installed, EDS files are installed for
devices made by other companies that are registered with the ODVA.
2. An EDS file is required if a device appears as “Unknown” in the device list.
When the device is made by another company, contact that company or the
ODVA. If an EDS file isn’t available, it is possible to create and install an EDS
file by inputting the required information with the “Create EDS File” function.
This function prints the device parameters (Master and Slave) of the devices in
the network configuration being displayed. It is also possible to print just the
Master parameters or just the Slave parameters.
Check for Master
Parameter Duplication
Install EDS File
Create EDS File
Print Device Parameters
