Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Configuration Manual

7.2 Installing general station description files for SINUMERIK I/O
Requirement
The current version of the general station description (GSD/GSDML) files to be installed is
stored on your PG/PC.
Note
General station description files on the Service&Support pages
You
can find the current versions of the general station description files in the Siemens Industry
Online Support:
SINUMERIK I/O: GSD/GSDML files (SIOS) (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/
view/en/62332440)
Procedure
To install SINUMERIK I/O via general station description files, proceed as follows:
1. In the "Options" menu, select the command "Manage general station description files
(GSD)".
2. In the "Manage general station description files" dialog, select the folder that contains the
GSD/GSDML files.
The device description files saved in the source path are listed.
3. Select the checkboxes of the files that you want to install.
4.
Confirm your entry with "Install".
Configuring I/O
7.2 Installing general station description files for SINUMERIK I/O
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Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Specifications

General

Control Type	CNC
Number of Axes	Up to 31
Max Number of Channels	10
Interfaces	Ethernet, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, USB
Interpolation	5-axis interpolation
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Relative Humidity	Up to 95% (non-condensing)
Display	TFT color display, various sizes
Programming Languages	DIN/ISO
Safety Features	Safety Integrated
PLC	Integrated PLC S7-300
Drive Interface	SINAMICS S120
Data Storage	CF card, USB
Operating System	Windows-based