Configuration Files

The configuration options for a CANopen device are available in eds files (electronic data sheets) in a standard data format. The data format is specified in CiA DSP 306. A tool is available from the CAN-in-Automation e.V. user association with which this data format can be checked.

eds files for the Beckhoff CANopen slave devices are available for download from the Beckhoff website.

Since it was found that a large number of eds files do not properly observe the standard, Beckhoff have until now not supported eds files in the System Manager. The direct configuration of PDO parameters makes it possible to adapt to the devices that are to be incorporated, and also to use devices that do not entirely meet the standard.