Adding Devices to an EtherNet/IP Network
Device Library
Overview
The Control Expert EtherNet/IP configuration tool includes a Device Library, located in the lower left part of the configuration tool’s main window. The Device Library is a repository of both generic and device-specific EDS files. Each EDS file defines a device, chassis, or module that you can add to your EtherNet/IP network configuration.
Both the Generic EDS node and the EtherNet/IP Local Slave node describe generic devices and cannot be deleted.
Click on the icon to expand the device list and display the items of the selected type.
Functions
Use the Device Library’s toolbar controls to perform the following tasks:
Function
Add an EDS File
Delete a device from the
Device Library list
Display device properties
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Icon Description
Opens the Add an EDS File wizard
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, which steps you through the process of adding a new EDS file to the Device Library.
Deletes the selected device, chassis, or module from the Device
Library list, but retains the associated EDS File in your PC’s EDS
File folder. You can use the Add an EDS File button to restore the deleted device to the list.
Notes:
Do not delete a device that has been added to your EtherNet/IP network.
You can delete only device-specific devices; you cannot delete a generic device.
Opens the properties window for the selected device. In the properties window, click the View or Print EDS File... button to display the EDS File in a text file window.
In the text file window, select File → Print to print the contents of the
EDS file.
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Function
Insert a device into your
EtherNet/IP configuration
Icon
Sort the Device Library list
Filter the Device Library list List
Description
Inserts the selected device to the last position in your EtherNet/IP design.
Note: You cannot manually insert a chassis or module into the configuration. These are added during the configuration of modular devices.
Opens the Sort Device Library window, where you can select a sort order for the devices, chassis, and modules displayed in the Device
Library.
Click inside the drop-down list to display and select one of the following filtering options:
Display Devices: displays only devices—module and chassis entries are filtered out
Display Modules and Chassis: displays both chassis and for modules—devices are filtered out
Display all Nodes: displays devices, modules and chassis.
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