Install the EDS Files

Electronic Data Sheets (EDS) are text files used by various network configuration tools to identify In-Sight vision systems on a network. These EDS files are then imported into the appropriate software.

To install the EDS file bundled with your In-Sight vision system, perform the following steps:

Note: Use the EDS file installer in Logix5000 instead of the installer file available with RSLinx.
  1. Select Start > All Programs > Rockwell Software > EDS Hardware Installation Tool in the Windows Start menu to launch the software. The Rockwell Automation Hardware Installation Tool launches.

  2. Click the Add button.

  3. Select Register a directory of EDS files. Next, click the Browse button to navigate to the EDS subdirectory of the In-Sight Vision Suite installation:

    C:\Program Files\Cognex\In-Sight\In-Sight Vision Suite Editors\In-Sight\In-Sight 24.1.0\FFP\EDS

    Click Next once you selected the EDS file.

  4. Confirm the EDS file you want to install, then click Next.

  5. The Change Graphic Image window appears. Click Next to continue.

  6. The Final Task Summary window appears. Click Next again to continue.

  7. Click Finish to complete the installation of the EDS file.

  8. Finally, click Exit to close the Hardware Installation Tool.