Registering an EDS file using the Device Description File Installation Tool / EDS Hardware Installation Tool

Question

How do I install Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) files using the Device Description File Installation Tool / EDS Hardware Installation Tool?

Environment

RSLinx Classic
FactoryTalk Linx
Device Description File Installation Tool
EDS Hardware Installation Tool

Answer

Note: If the Upload EDS file from device option is not available in RSLinx Classic after right clicking on the device(s), or if for any other reason, you may require the EDS file(s), please consult:

QA29497 - Obtaining EDS Files for Rockwell Automation Products
QA10369 - Obtaining EDS Files for Third Party Products

1. If using:

FactoryTalk Linx v6.40 or higher and/or RSLinx Classic v4.40 or higher, launch the Device Description File Installation Tool from the Windows start menu. IN40311 - The EDS Hardware Installation Tool has been Renamed to the Device Description File Installation Tool
FactoryTalk Linx v6.31 or earlier and/or RSLinx Classic v4.31 or earlier, launch the EDS Hardware Installation Tool from the Windows start menu.

2. Choose Add, then select the desired radio button next to Register a single EDS file, or Register a directory of EDS files.

Note: If Register a directory of EDS files is chosen, check the Look in subfolders check-box to have the tool browse all subfolders for EDS files.

3. Click Browse and navigate to the correct folder, or to the single EDS file and click Open.

4. The directory, or single file location will be displayed in the Named field.

5. Click Next.

6. The EDS file(s) will be evaluated for errors. The results should display a green check mark to the left of each EDS file if no errors are detected.

7. Click Next.

8. The icon associated with the EDS file will appear.

9. Optionally, click Change icon to modify the graphic image associated with the device(s).

10. Click Next and verify the proper device(s) is displayed.

11. Click Next to begin the EDS file registration.

12. The tool should display a message of success.

13. Click Finish to complete the process.

14. Click Exit to close the EDS Hardware Installation Tool (optionally, you may choose to Add or Remove another EDS file).