1.4. GSD file

1.4. GSD file

 

Each PROFIBUS-DP slave unit has its own unique GSD file, which is a property file, to ensure that each can be recognized. For the master to configure the network, the eBD525 communication board GSD file is necessary.

 

When the property file is registered in the network and the network browsing is executed, the devices connected through the field bus network will be searched. The network management S/W will download the information to the PLC’s field bus scanner module, meaning the master. Once the network information is downloaded to the scanner module, the PLC scanner module will operate the whole network without any help from the network management.

 

For more details about the procedure, refer to the software manual for setting PLC products and networks.