5.3 System integration
The GSD files are necessary for the configuration of a PROFIBUS-DP network. The
GSD file (simple text file) describes e.g. the data transmission rate supported by the
device or the kind and format of digital information which the PLC receives from the
device.
Each device receives an identification number from the PROFIBUS user organization
(PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation PNO) which defines the GSD file name.
For Endress+Hauser, this ID number always starts with “15XX”.
Name of
device
ID-No. GSD-file Type-file Bitmaps
Prowirl 77 1510
(hex)
EH__1510.gsd EH_1510x.200 EH1510_d.bmp
EH1510_n.bmp
EH1510_s.bmp
The GSD files of all Endress+Hauser devices can be obtained as follows:
• INTERNET: – Endress+Hauser →
http://www.endress.com
(Product Avenue →
Downloadstreet → Field Communication St.)
– PNO →
http://www.profibus.com
(GSD library)
• As floppy disc from Endress+Hauser: Order number 943157-0000
Contents of Download file in INTERNET and floppy disc:
• All Endress+Hauser-GSD files
• Endress+Hauser type files
• Endress+Hauser bitmap files
• Useful information about the devices
Using the GSD and type files:
The GSD files have to be copied in a specific subdirectory of the PROFIBUS-DP
configuration software of your PLC.
Example 1:
Configuration software Siemens STEP7 for PLC Siemens S7-300/400.
There is a subdirectory \siemens\step7\s7data\gsd.
Additional to the GSD files there are bitmap files. With these the measuring devices
are graphically presented. The bitmap files must be copied in subdirectory
\siemens\step7\s7data\nsbmp.
Example 2:
If you are using a Siemens S5 PLC and your PROFIBUS-PA network is configured with
configuration software COM ET200, you need type files (x.200 files).
Example 3:
On the floppy disc in directory GSD there is a subdirectory which contains GSD files
with a standard identifier (0x94). These GSD files must be used e.g. for a PLC5 from
Allen-Bradley.
For another configuration software, please ask your PLC supplier for the correct
subdirectory.
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