ProSoft Technology MVI46-PDPMV1 - Manual (Page 30)

Configuring the MVI46-PDPMV1 Module MVI46-PDPMV1 ♦ SLC Platform
User Manual PROFIBUS DPV1 Master
Page 30 of 160 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
March 25, 2011
5 Double-click the PROFIBUS Master icon in the Bus Configuration window.
This action opens the Master Properties dialog box.
6 On the Common tab, name your PROFIBUS drop.
Note: The PROFIBUS tab contains the address setting and advanced configuration settings for the
Master. The default settings on this tab work best in most applications.
7 Click OK to save your changes and return to the Bus Configuration window.
2.3.1 Installing the GSD Files
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) uses PROFIBUS slave device definition files
(GSD files) to obtain basic configuration information about the PROFIBUS slaves
you add to the network. The GSD configuration files identify the slave’s
capabilities so that the MVI46-PDPMV1 can communicate with it correctly. Slave
device manufacturers provide the GSD files for the equipment they make. Slave
device files sometimes come in various languages. When a manufacturer
provides slave device files in several languages, it is a common practice to use
the third letter of the file extension to indicate the language used in the file. For
instance:
o
.GSD is the most commonly used file extension and will usually be in
either English or German
o
.GSE will usually be in English
o
.GSS will usually be in Spanish
o
.GSF will usually be in French
o
other combinations may also be seen, as well as other languages using
the letters indicated above
Follow these steps to install the GSD file or files for your slave device or devices.