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Chapter 1: Introduction
This manual will explain how to add a Sierra flow meter to a Profibus DP network using the Profibus
DP interface. The interface allows access to all relevant data available in the flow meter.
Set Up Quick Step Plan
To successfully add the flow meter to a Profibus DP network you need the following:
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Profibus network with a DP master
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GSD file
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Bitmap files
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Connection cable
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Power supply (for the flow meter)
Setup steps:
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Load GSD
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Copy bitmaps
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Add slave device to system
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Set slave configuration
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Set slave station address
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Download configuration
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Test configuration