
BCU 580 · Edition 11.15l
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Profinet
7 .2 GSD file for PLC configuration
Before commissioning, the Profinet system must be
configured for data exchange using an engineering tool.
The device master data file (GSD) is required for the
integration of the BCU in the configuration of the PLC.
The GSD file contains the device image and communi-
cations properties of the BCU. Modules defined in the
GSD file may be selected for configuration to integrate
the BCU, see page 42 (Modules for cyclic data ex-
The GSD file for the bus module can be ordered at
www.docuthek.com. The steps required to integrate the
file are described in the instructions for the engineering
tool for your automation system.
For parameter settings on the BCU and code switch
settings on the BCM, see page 102 (Fieldbus com-
munication).