In the “Settings” window, there are three different tabs available:
These modes are used to adjust the operational details of PRONETA.
GSDML files (“General Station Description Markup Language”) contain information about the features and capabilities of PROFINET I/O devices, like the number of interfaces or supported baud rates. PRONETA comes already with a large number of GSDML files preinstalled. With the GSDML manager you can include support for further devices, and for devices which were only released after the latest PRONETA version.
Function Bar
On the top of the screen, the following functions are available from the function bar:
Icon |
Name |
Function |
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Add GSDML File |
Lets you add a single GSD file from disk. Clicking on the icon opens a file browsing dialog. |
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Add GSDML Folder |
Lets you add several GSD files in one action by simply designating a folder where the individual GSD files are stored. Clicking on the icon opens a file browsing dialog. |
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Download GSDML Files for SIEMENS Devices |
Will launch a web browser and establish a connection to the SIEMENS industry online support portal where you can download additional GSD files, e.g. for new devices. |