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IM 04L4B0-8E
Preparation for PLC
EDS File
Installation
To have the DX participate in a network, first install the DX device profile (Electronic Data
Sheet; EDS file) in the configuration tool. A PLC communicates with the DX based on the
information in the EDS file.
Conduct installation using the "EDS Hardware Installation Tool" of RSLinx. For
information on using the configuration tool, see the user's manual of the configuration
tool.
EtherNet/IP
DX
Scanner
(Client)
Adapter
(Server)
PLC
Configuration tool
Read/Write message
Ethernet
EDS file
How to Obtain the EDS File
Obtain the EDS file from the Yokogawa Web site:
URL: www.yokogawa.com/ns/dxadv/download/
System Configuration
Use the configuration tool to make the communication settings.
Use RSLinx, RSLogix500, or RSLogix5000 to make an Explicit message or I/O message,
download it to the PLC, and execute it.
For information on using the configuration tool and a PLC, see the user's manuals of
these products.
