Configuring a SmartLinx ready device with a PROFIBUS DP card in a S7-300 or S7-400 PLC
6 Application examples, 08\2020, AG060425
3.1 Required steps
Step 1 - Locating the .gsd file.
The .gsd file for SmartLinx is located on the support disk that is shipped with the SmartLinx
card. You can also download this support disk from the SmartLinx product page which can be
navigated to from www.siemens.com/processautomation.
The .gsd file is located on the support disk in the \GSD directory. There are two different .gsd
files depending on the product:
• for AiRanger or SITRANS LU products, use hms-1002.gsd
• for all other products, use hms1003.gsd
Step 2 - Getting into Hardware Config
Hardware Config is the part of STEP 7 and PCS 7, both used for configuring the network. To
operate it, first run SIMATIC Manager and then open a project.
1. Using the left side of the screen, navigate to a position similar to the screen shot below:
2. Double-click the Hardware icon in the right window of the screen.
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