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7 GSD Files
7.1 What are GSD Files?
GSD files are text files that are used with the Profibus-DP network
configuration software. They contain information about the device
capabilities, such as supported data rates, delay timings, supported
data formats, etc.
GSD files are not actually downloaded to the PLC or scanner. The
information they contain is used when the network configuration file is
generated, but they are necessary and are only used during network
configuration. They must usually be installed into the network
configuration software, or copied to a specific directory. Refer to the
software documentation for instructions about installing GSD files.
Control Techniques cannot offer specific technical support on any of the
software packages available for configuring Profibus-DP networks.
NOTE
A device cannot be included in the configuration for a Profibus-DP
network without an associated GSD file.
7.2 Unidrive GSD File
A GSD file is available for the Unidrive Profibus-DP interface, and can
be obtained from your local Control Techniques Drive Centre, or the
Profibus web site at "www.profibus.com". This file contains a full
description of the performance capabilities of the Unidrive Profibus-DP
interface.
Most configuration tools for Profibus-DP will group slaves together,
depending on what type of device they are. The Unidrive can be found
under heading "ADDITIONAL FIELD DEVICES", sub-heading
"DRIVES".
Drive Filename Version
Unidrive CTU_3345.GSD V5.0
Commander SE CTSE04FA.GSD V1.2
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