4/24/2012 7:33 AM | |
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Hello expert I would like to know the GSD file... What is GSD file and Why it is used? Regards Mothilal |
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4/24/2012 7:56 AM | |
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hi playerslight thanks for ur reply.. What is the exact use? Where and when it is used? Please explain me detail.. Regards Mothilal |
4/24/2012 8:03 AM | |
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It's used in your hardware configuration to set up the device . When you pick your device in the hardware you are really selecting the gsd file |
4/24/2012 8:08 AM | |
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hi all the PLC have the GSD funcitonality?GSD is ready made block? |
4/24/2012 8:08 AM | |
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Hello, You can look at the gsd files with notepad, see attachment. That makes things clear i hope. Regards, Marcjan Attachmentsi0280b5 - gsd.pdf (3460 Downloads) |
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4/24/2012 8:10 AM | |
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GSD is a readable ASCII text file and contains both general and device-specific specifications for communication. Each of the entries describes a feature that is supported by a device. By means of keywords, a configuration tool reads the device identification, the adjustable parameters, the corresponding data type and the permitted limit values for the configuration of the device from the GSD. Some of the keywords are mandatory, for example Vendor_Name. Others are optional, for example Sync_Mode_supported. A GSD replaces the previously conventional manuals and supports automatic checks for input errors and data consistency, even during the configuration phase. The device database files (.GSD) are usable for all Profibus masters that are compatible to the standard and that are able to interpret them. (copied fromhttp://www.tr-electronic.de) You need a GSD for every Profibus connected type of devices to enable you to interact with its data records (inputs/outputs). e.g. for a flowmeter which is connected with Profibus, you need AI (analog input) to read the actual flow value and a (status word) to read the status of the flowmeter (e.g. helathy/faulty) and a (control word) to issue commands to the flowmeter (e.g. Zero the flowmeter)
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1/15/2014 7:07 PM | |
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new question is splittet to I need ASIR_DRV.GSD file |
11/16/2017 8:58 AM | |
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New question published by Gujaa is split to a separate thread with the subject CPU-CPU communication - System function blocks. Best regards |
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