
GWY-01-DNT-01 MANUAL – REV. 02 CHAPTER 5:
DEVICENET INTERFACE
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CHAPTER 5:
DEVICENET INTERFACE
5.1 DEVICENET OVERVIEW
DeviceNet is a digital, multi-drop network based on the CAN (Controller Area
Network) specification, which permits easy connectivity between industrial controllers
and I/O devices.
When the Gateway is connected to a DeviceNet network, it is considered an
individual node for which a unique Node Address number between 1 and 63 is
assigned (this is not to be confused with a Subnet Node ID number, for which the
Gateway has 16). The DeviceNet Gateway conforms to the standards set by the
Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA).
5.2 DEVICENET CONFIGURATION
5.2.1 Importing the Gateway .EDS File
After making all necessary hardware connections, the next step in configuring the
GWY-01-DNT-01 for DeviceNet is to import the .EDS file.
NOTE: Electronic Data Sheets (*.EDS) are basic text files that are utilized by network
configuration tools to identify and configure hardware devices for DeviceNet networks.
A typical .EDS file contains a description of the product, its device type, hardware
version and configurable parameters.
The .EDS file (filename: “DeviceNet EDS.zip”) for the GWY-01-DNT-01 is available
on Escort Memory Systems’ Web site (www.ems-rfid.com
).
1.
Download the .EDS file to the computer running your network’s Rockwell
Automation software (i.e. the host computer).
2.
Using the
EDS Hardware Installation Tool,
located in the
RSLinx™ Tools
program group, import the .EDS file into your RSNetWorx/DeviceNet system.
Refer to Rockwell Automation’s documentation for specific instructions.
3.
After you have imported the .EDS file, close and restart all Rockwell
Automation programs. If you are uncertain which programs to close, cycle
power to the host computer after importing the .EDS file.
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