#15 - Rockwell PLC installing an EDS file

In this post we will show you how to install an EDS in a Rockwell project. Having the EDS of a component in a project is important to have access to the device's properties. In this way it is possible to edit the RPI (Request ed Package Interval) that determines the frequency of communication between the device and the PLC, among others.

• To find the EDS reference:
• In Studio5000, click on the device and Properties:

Download from  ab.com :

Click Download> EDS

Click Go to PCDC Now to Download

Write the component code in the description, for example EDS file for xxxx-ENT and click on the download link and select the version and document to download (example, Firmware or EDS).

To check the correct version of the EDS, just open the files.eds with a text editor and compare the name of the catalog.

• Click the device icon in Studio5000 again and click Register EDS File> Yes and follow the Wizard. 

After completing the process, the icon will appear in the Studio5000 project and you can view and edit the properties.

• Another method using RSLinx:

Click on the device and select Upload EDS file from Device