Lenze PROFIBUS-DP - Importing missing devices; device description files

Lenze · Controller-based Automation · PROFIBUS® Communication Manual · DMS 4.6 EN · 11/2016 · TD17 33
6 Commissioning of PROFIBUS
6.2 The commissioning steps in detail
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6.2.7 Importing missing devices / device description files
The device description file contains the data of the fieldbus peripherals required for the master
control. This file is required to program the control system.
With the »PLC Designer«, device descriptions for the following Lenze device series are installed as
well:
• i700 servo inverter
• Servo Drives 9400
• Inverter Drives 8400
• I/O system 1000 (EPM-Sxxx)
• Fieldbus communication cards for Lenze Controllers
(EtherCAT, CANopen, PROFIBUS, PROFINET)
In order to furthermore integrate missing devices or devices of other manufacturers, the
corresponding device description files of the manufacturer are required.
In the »PLC Designer« you can import device description files of the *.XML, *.devdesc.XML, *.EDS,
*.DCF, and *.GSx type via the menu command Tools  Device Repository....
 Tip!
Current device description files for Lenze devices can be found in the "Download" area at:
www.lenze.com