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ifm Operating Instructions IO-Link Master with Profinet interface StandardLine 8 Ports IP 65 / IP 67 (AL1102) 2017-05-31
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8.4.1 Install GSD file
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To represent the AL1102 in a field bus projection software (e.g. STEP 7), ifm provides a GSD file. The
user can download the GSD file from the ifm website (→ the GSD file, all parameters, process data,
and their valid value ranges are defined.
To add the AL1102 to the STEP 7 hardware catalogue:
► Download GSD file of the AL1102 from the ifm website.
► Start STEP 7 application "HW Config".
► Select [Options] > [Install GSD files…].
> The [Install GSD files] window appears.
► Click on [Browse …].
► Select the GSD file of the AL1102 and click on [OK] to adopt the file.
> The selected GSD file appears in the list.
► Select the GSD file in the list and click on [Install].
> STEP 7 installs the GSD file and adds the AL1102 to the hardware catalogue.
After installation of the GSD file, the AL1102 is in the hardware catalogue in the following folder:
> [PROFINET IO] > [Addiotional Field Devices] > [IO] > [ifm electronic]