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Operating Instructions IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface StandardLine 4 Ports IP 65 / IP 66 / IP 67 (AL1100)
05 / 2018
Configuration
PROFINET
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8.2.1
Install GSD file
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To represent the AL1100 in a field bus projection software (e.g. STEP 7), ifm provides a GSD file. The
user can download the GSD file from the ifm website (
→ (
)). In the GSD file, all
parameters, process data, and their valid value ranges are defined.
To add the AL1100 to the STEP 7 hardware catalogue:
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Download GSD file of the AL1100 from the ifm website.
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Start STEP 7 application "HW Config".
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Select [Options] > [Install GSD files…].
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The [Install GSD files] window appears.
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Click on [Browse …].
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Select the GSD file of the AL1100 and click on [OK] to adopt the file.
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The selected GSD file appears in the list.
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Select the GSD file in the list and click on [Install].
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STEP 7 installs the GSD file and adds the IO-Link master to the hardware catalogue.
After installation of the GSD file, the AL1100 is in the hardware catalogue in the following folder:
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[PROFINET IO] > [Addiotional Field Devices] > [IO] > [ifm electronic]
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AL1100
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IO-Link ports
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PROFINET modules