YOKOGAWA SMARTDAC+ GX10, User Manual

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Preparation for PLC
EDS File
Installation
To have the recorder participate in a network, first install the recorder device profile
(Electronic Data Sheet; EDS file) in the configuration tool. A PLC communicates with the
recorder 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
GX/GP GM
Scanner
(Client)
Adapter
(Server)
PLC
Configuration tool
EDS file for GX/GP
EDS file for GM
Read/Write message
Ethernet
GM
How to Obtain the EDS File
Obtain the EDS file from the Yokogawa Web site:
URL: www.smartdacplus.com/software/en/
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.