Tool for the easy creation and maintenance of CANopen or Powerlink device description and configuration files
Functionality overview
The IXXAT Device Description Editor is a software tool that allows the easy generation and maintenance of CANopen® device description or configuration files according to the well established CiA® 306 Electronic Data Sheet specification as well as the new CiA 311 CANopen Device Description specification, which has been published in 2007. Also supported is the processing of Powerlink device description and configuration files according to EPSG DS 1311. An effective user interface provides device suppliers and system integrators with all functions required to create or edit existing EDS or XDD files. All inputs are evaluated for compliance with the CANopen respectively Powerlink specifications, to prevent generation of incorrect device description or configuration files.
The program window serves as central workspace, where parameters that need to be specified are categorized in dedicated tab pages according to the related device description information. In the object dictionary tab page the description of individual object entries is supported by dedicated input masks and a template library that may be preloaded with profile database files as used by the official CiA EDS checker. Additional tab pages assist with the description of file and device information sections. Also supported is the efficient localization or creation of multi-lingual device description files, a feature that became available with the new XML based CiA 311 specification.
Additionally, device description files may be converted between the traditional EDS file syntax, as specified in CiA 306, and the new XML based syntax, introduced with CiA 311.
The IXXAT Device Description Editor is an indispensable software tool for all suppliers and users of CANopen or Powerlink systems, who are involved in the creation and maintenance of device description files.
System requirements
- Microsoft Windows 2000/SP4, Windows XP/SP2
- Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0
Contents of delivery
- Software for Windows 2000/XP
- CodeMeter USB License key
- User Manual
- Single-user license
Order number
| 1.02.0165.00000 | Device Description Editor |