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11.1  Application, Win-SIMOCODE-DP converter 
Application of 3UF50 compatibility mode 
3UF50 compatibility mode is used whenever a SIMOCODE-DP device is to be replaced with 
a SIMOCODE pro V PB device without modification of the configuration. 
In 3UF50 compatibility mode, you can operate a SIMOCODE pro V PB basic unit with a 
3UF50 configuration. In this case, from the point of view of the PLC (master class 1) 
communication with SIMOCODE pro is the same as communication with SIMOCODE-DP. 
SIMOCODE-DP supports cyclic communication (basic types 1-3), diagnosis, as well as 
DPV1 data sets (DS 130, DS 131, DS 133).  
Win SIMOCODE-DP converter 
In order for the technical functions (parameterization) of SIMOCODE-DP to be integrated 
into the technical functions of SIMOCODE pro V PB, the device parameters must be 
adjusted accordingly. The "Win SIMOCODE-DP Converter" software supports you in this 
process. This software enables you to convert the parameter files (smc files) created with 
Win SIMOCODE-DP into SIMOCODE ES parameter files (sdp files). 
Safety guidelines 
 
Note 
Communication with a DP 
master (class 2 master), e.g. with the Win-SIMOCODE-DP 
Professional software via PROFIBUS DP, is not covered by the 3UF50 compatibility mode.
 
 
Note 
In the 3UF50 compatibility mode, the startup parameter block is always set, i.e. the 
transmission of the 
device parameters created using the SIMOCODE-DP GSD or the 
-DP Object Manager cannot be integrated into SIMOCODE pro V PB. 
 
Note 
The 3UF50 compatibility mode supports SIMOCODE
-DP projects in which SIMOCODE-DP 
is integrated via GSD SIEM8031.gs?, 
SIEM8069.gs? or via the SIMOCODE-DP Object