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com profibus, could not import, missing device file

Created by: createstars at: 6/3/2011 7:44 AM (7 Replies)

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6/3/2011 7:44 AM	Rate (0)
createstars Posts: 71 Rating: (0)	Hi All, I tried to import data from the memory card. However it pop up with an error Stating : "Import not possible, because a device master file is missing. Copy the missing file to the directorty file containing the device master files, read the file in and start the function again. Missing device master file "SIEM80b3.gsd" Could anyone tell me where to find this GSD file and where do i copy to? Thank you. Createstars
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6/3/2011 8:04 AM	Rate (0)
Heksu Bronze Member Joined: 12/12/2005 Last visit: 3/17/2024 Posts: 180 Rating: (12)	Hi Here is link http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18797552 manual page 208 " These GSD files are located in the "WinCC flexible Support\PlcProg\GSD" directory. Different GSD files must be used depending on the particular HMI device:" installing gsd file link page 17 http://www.scribd.com/doc/27479328/Profibus-Getting-Started-User-s-Manual regards Heksu
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6/3/2011 8:17 AM	Rate (0)
KSN Platinum Member Joined: 8/25/2006 Last visit: 10/9/2024 Posts: 2209 Rating: (279)	You may download this gsd-file here: find in table SIMATIC S5 ^*).

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6/7/2011 6:28 AM	Rate (0)
createstars Posts: 71 Rating: (0)	Thankx. But im trying to import the data from memory card using "Com Profibus" program. How do i install the gsd posted on the website if i use Com profibus program? Hope to hear from your reply. Thank you. Createstars
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6/7/2011 6:36 AM	Rate (0)
fritz Diamond Expert Joined: 10/7/2005 Last visit: 10/9/2024 Posts: 3024 Rating: (1054)	createstars How do i install the gsd posted on the website if i use Com profibus program? Step 1: Copythe GSD file into the "GSD" directory of your COM Profibusinstallation directory Step 2:Use the"Read in GSD files" command from the COM Profibus"File" menu The aboveas well as more very helpful information is available in the COM Profibus manual and I hope it helps.
	Cheers fritz The advice and opinion given in this thread is that of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of I S Systems Pty Limited. To find out how I S Systems can help you with your automation needs please visit www.issystems.com.au.
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6/7/2011 6:38 AM	Rate (0)
KSN Platinum Member Joined: 8/25/2006 Last visit: 10/9/2024 Posts: 2209 Rating: (279)	Hello. Unzip gsd-file to the directory C:\Siemens\CPBV51\gsd and bitmap to the C:\Siemens\CPBV51\bitmaps (if you have Com Profibus V5.1). Then restart program or use menu 'File-Read in GSD Files'.

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6/13/2011 4:32 AM	Rate (0)
createstars Posts: 71 Rating: (0)	Hi All, Thanks for your help. However im now missing another gsd file SEW_3100.gsd. Where can i download this file? Thanks
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6/13/2011 5:25 AM	Rate (0)
createstars Posts: 71 Rating: (0)	Hi All, Problem solved.. I download in http://www.sew-eurodrive.de/support/software_result.php?id_suche=875 Thank you everyone! Cheers Createstars
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