Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-P Profibus Adapter User Manual

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Configuring the Profibus Scanner

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GSD files are used by software tools to configure the network, i.e. to
map and define the I/O in a Profibus scanner. A GSD file is required for
each type of adapter on the network. For example: The 20-COMM-P
GSD file is “A_B_0572.gsd” and a copy of the file is provided on a
floppy disk with each 20-COMM-P. The file can also be downloaded
from the Internet by going to: www.ab.com/drives/powerflex.

Follow the steps outlined below only when a new GSD file needs to be
added to the SST PROFIBUS Configuration Software Tool. Typically,
this is only done once, after the software tool is initially installed or if
configuring a 20-COMM-P on the network for the very first time with
this software tool.

1. The software tool comes with standard data files as shown in

Figure

4.3

. Additional data files, such as the 20-COMM-P GSD file, will

need to be added to configure the 20-COMM-P in the scanner.

Figure 4.3 Standard Data Files

2. Click on the “New Device” icon

to add GSD files to the

software library tool.

3. An “Add PROFIBUS devices” Applet window will appear (

Figure

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