PROFIBUS
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Fieldbus Dependent I/O Module
PROFIBUS DP
7 PROFIBUS
7.1 Review
The PROFIBUS-Specification (EN 50 170, Vol. 2) specifies the technical and
functional features for the networking of distributed field automation devices.
PROFIBUS distinguishes Master and Slave devices. The WAGO PROFIBUS
I/O Module belong to the Slave device category and transfer or accept mes-
sages to/from the Master.
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Further information
The PNO provides further documentation for its members in INTERNET:
- Technical descriptions
- Guidelines
http://www.profibus.com/
7.2 GSD files
Under PROFIBUS DP the features of the modules are defined by the manu-
facturers in the form of a GSD file (unit basic data).
Structure, content and coding of this unit main data are standardised and made
available to the user allowing to project optional DP slaves using the project
units of various manufacturers.
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Further information
The PNO provides information about the GSD files of all listed manufactur-
ers.
GSD and symbol files for the configuration of the I/O modules are available
under the order number 750-910 on disks or from the WAGO INTERNET
page.
http://www.wago.com
GSD files for I/O Module 752-323
WAGOB760.GSD
The GSD file is read by the configuration software and the corresponding set-
tings transmitted. For the necessary inputs and handling steps please refer to
the software user manuals.
