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Error: Failed to Create Module Profile Module Profile or EDS File Not Installed

Explanation of a common error with Allen Bradley PLCs interacting with Cognex devices

09/15/2024

Question

Accessing the properties of a newly created module for a Cognex device in Logix Designer, you get the following message:

Failed to Create Module Profile. 
Module Profile or EDS file Not Installed 
Error 8609-0 

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Answer

The Cognex AOP was not installed.  

Download and install the most recent version of the Add-On Profile:

Support - Add On Profile (AOP) Version 1.29 for Dataman and In-Sight | Cognex