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2. Module type   
This  parameter  shows  communication  module  type  detected  by  VFD;  users  cannot  adjust  this 
parameter. If this parameter is not defined, communication between the modules and VFD cannot be 
established. 
3. Node address   
In PROFIBUS network, each device corresponds to a unique node address, you can use the node 
address selection switch to define node address (switch isn’t at 0) and the parameter is only used to 
display the node address.   
If node address selection switch is 0, this parameter can define node address. The user cannot adjust 
the parameter by themselves and the parameter is only used to display the node address. 
4. GSD file   
In  PROFIBUS  network,  each  PROFIBUS  subsidiary  station  needs  GSD  file  "device  description 
document" which used to describe the characteristics of PROFIBUS-DP devices. GSD file contains all 
defined parameters, including baud rate, information length, amount of input/output data, meaning of 
diagnostic data.   
A CD-ROM will be offered in which contains GSD file (extension name is .gsd) for fieldbus adapter. 
Users  can  copy  GSD  file  to  relevant  subdirectory  of  configuration  tools,  please  refer  to  relevant 
system  configuration  software  instructions  to  know  specific  operations  and  PROFIBUS  system 
configuration. 
A.2.8 PROFIBUS-DP communication 
1. PROFIBUS-DP   
PROFIBUS-DP is a distributed I/O system, which enables master machine to use a large number of 
peripheral modules  and field  devices. Data transmission shows  cycle: master machine read input 
information  from  subsidiary  machine  then  give  feedback  signal.  EC-TX-103  communication  card 
supports PROFIBUS-DP protocol.