Parameter Assignment
4-3
IM 178-4
C79000-G7076-C178-01
4.2
GSx File
Definition: GSx File
A device database file (*.GSx where x = language identifier) contains all the
parameters or properties specific to a particular slave. The format of the GSx file is
stipulated in the standard EN 50170, Volume 2, PROFIBUS.
Uses of the GSx File
Configuration tools such as COM PROFIBUS can interpret the GSx file and
provide you with a convenient method for configuring and assigning parameters to
the IM 178-4.
You can download GSx files from the interface center in Fürth using a modem
(telephone +94–911–737972).
The Most Important Properties
If you do not have the GSE file available, the most important properties of the IM
178-4 are listed in the table below. This information is adequate to install and start
up the IM 178-4 in conjunction with the CP 5431.
Property
DP Keyword as in
EN 50170, Volume 2,
PROFIBUS
IM 178-4
Vendor ID
Ident_Number
8064
H
FMS supported
FMS_supp
no
9.6 Kbps supported
9.6_supp
yes
19.2 Kbps supported
19.2_supp
yes
45.45 Kbps supported
45.45_supp
yes
93.75 Kbps supported
93.75_supp
yes
187.5 Kbps supported
187.5_supp
yes
500 Kbps supported
500_supp
yes
1.5 Mbps supported
1.5M_supp
yes
3 Mbps supported
3M_supp
yes
6 Mbps supported
6M_supp
yes
12 Mbps supported
12M_supp
yes
FREEZE control command supported
Freeze_Mode_supp
yes
SYNC control command supported
Sync_Mode_supp
yes
Automatic transmission rate search
supported
Auto_Baud_supp
yes
Software modification of PROFIBUS
address
Set_Slave_Add_supp
no