IO-Link Master with PROFINET Interface DataLine 8 Ports IP 65 / IP 66 / IP 67
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9.3.1
Install GSD Files
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ifm provides a GSD file to integrate the AL1302 in the PROFINET projection software. All parameters,
process data and their valid value ranges are defined in the GSD file. The user can download the GSD
file from the ifm website (
To add the IO-Link master to the hardware catalogue of the PROFINET projection software:
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Download the GSD file of the AL1302 from the ifm website.
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Launch the PROFINET projection software.
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Install the GSD file of the AL1302.
Once the GSD file is installed, the AL1302 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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AL1302
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IO-Link ports
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PROFINET modules
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9.3.2
Integrate the IO-Link master in the project
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The AL1302 can be integrated from the hardware catalogue into the project.
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Create new project /open project
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Create and configure PROFINET controller and coupling units.
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Create and configure PROFINET connection.
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Drag the [AL1302] node from the hardware catalogue and drop it on the PROFINET connection.
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The AL1302 is displayed as part of the PROFINET network.
To integrate the AL1302 in the network infrastructure, the fieldbus interface must be configured
correspondingly.
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Double click on slot 0 to open the configuration of the AL1302.
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Configure the Ethernet interface of the IO-Link master.
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Drag the [8 Ports] node from the hardware catalogue and drop it on slot 1 of the IO-Link master.
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Save the project.
The IO-Link master is integrated in the project and can be configured.