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Section 3 Device Import Wizard
Introduction
The Device Import Wizard is an integrated component of the Control Builder. It
converts the device description files (EDS files) of EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet
devices into hardware unit types. These unit types can be instantiated in the
Hardware tree of the Control Builder.
While converting the EDS files of EtherNet/IP into hardware unit types, it is
possible to add Class 3 and Class 1 connections with tag information. For more
information refer, Allen Bradley Logix 5000 Series PLCs on page 81.
EDS File Content
The EDS file should have specific contents to establish connection with the devices.
EDS file for an Ethernet/IP device
The Connection Manager section in EDS is required to establish connection and
communication to the device. And for configuration, Parameter section is required.
EDS file for an Allen Bradley Logix 5000 series PLC
Tag based Class 1 connection information should be available in EDS file of the
Logix 5000 Controllers for communication with CI873.
EDS file for a DeviceNet device
The IO_Info section in EDS is required to establish connection to the device.
The DIW uses the following rules in case there are vendor specific keywords in
DeviceNet EDS files for connections:
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