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EDS File (What It Is and How to Open It)

EDS File (What It Is and How to Open It)

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This article explains what an EDS file is and how to open or convert one on your computer. There are a few formats that use the same file extension, so it's important to know what type you have so you can choose the right file opener.

A file with the EDS file extension is an Electronic Data Sheet file, also known as a Rockwell Automation DeviceNet or ControlNet file.

This plain text format is based on the CANopen standard and is used to specify various descriptive and communication data for hardware devices, typically those within industrial automation systems.

XDD files are an XML-based format specified in the latest CANopen standard and will eventually replace EDS files.