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GSD File
The GSD file is a file that is specific to the unit in which the transfer parameters and the type of
measurement data between the Profibus Master and the Profibus Slave can be arranged. In this case,
the Profibus Slave is the UMG604 / UMG605 / UMG508 / UMG511 and the Profibus Master is an PLC
for example. The Power Analyzer's GSD file is found on the GridVis CD-ROM or in the download area
on our homepage www.janitza.de. Power Analyzer's GSD file currently supports the following
modules:
"STD: 8 Word In, 1 Byte Out"
"STD: 16 Word In, 1 Byte Out"
"STD: 32 Word In, 1 Byte Out"
"STD: 62 Word In, 1 Byte Out"
"STD: 8 Word In, 3 Byte Out"
"STD: 16 Word In, 3 Byte Out"
"STD: 32 Word In, 3 Byte Out"
"STD: 62 Word In, 3 Byte Out"
"STD: 8 Word In, 16 Byte Out"
"STD: 16 Word In, 16 Byte Out"
"STD: 32 Word In, 16 Byte Out"
"STD: 62 Word In, 16 Byte Out"
Incorporating the Slave Unit in the Master Software (SIMATIC S7-300)
Installing the GSD file:
The GSD file is imported in the hardware configuration under the menu point "Extras - Install new
GSD". The catalogue must be updated after installing the GSD file.
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