5069-FPD in hardware config?

[dahnuguy]

Logix Designer 5000 V33 pro

I have a 5069 backplane in the hardware config with 13 slots.
In 3 of those slots, I need to have a 5069-FPD.
When I right click and attempt to "add module" the 5069-FPD is not in the list.

Is there an EDS file I need to add?

Searching for EDS file shows only a PDF about how it is wired etc.

https://compatibility.rockwellautom...spx?crumb=112&mode=3&refSoft=1&versions=54976

But nothing else to download.

I don't think there is any need to have the module defined in the software, maybe just add a address reserve module to occupy the slot?

 

[jstolaruk]

Stop looking, you won't find anything. The FPD is physically placed where you need it but it does not count logically and does not occupy a space in your I/O hardware configuration so there isn't a EDS file for it. It has no brain. Same as 1734 Point I/O configurations.

 

[dahnuguy]

I thought so but needed to make sure.
I thought there might be a place holder or generic blank to keep someone from thinking it was an empty available slot later.