Register IO-Link Device IODD
To register the IODD for new devices, complete these steps.
- In the Studio 5000 Logix Designer application, select Tools → Device Description Installation Tool.
The Device Description File Installation Tool dialog appears. - Select Next to begin.
- Select Register a device description file(s) and select Next.

- Select either to register one file or a directory of files, and select Browse. If you selected to register one file:
If you selected to register one file:- Browse to the location of your IODD file.
- Select the file and select Open.
If you selected to register a directory of files:- In the Browse for Folder dialog, browse to the folder with your IODD files.
- Select the folder and select OK.
- Select Next and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.IMPORTANT: If the IODD is already registered and you have selected to register the same version or an older version, you must confirm whether you want to overwrite the current version.
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