Commissioning With Profibus Dp; Profidrive Profile; Using The Profibus Dp Interface - Siemens SINAMICS G120 Operating Instructions Manual

5.9

Commissioning with PROFIBUS DP

5.9.1

PROFIdrive Profile

User data structure defined in PROFIdrive Profile 4.0
The SINAMICS G120 range of inverters can be controlled through the cyclical
PROFIBUS DP channel. The structure of user data for the cyclical/acyclical channel is
defined in the PROFIdrive Profile, version 4.0.
The PROFIdrive Profile defines for the inverters, the user data structure with which a master
can access the inverter slaves using the cyclical data communication method.
5.9.2

Using the PROFIBUS DP interface

Description
Prior to using the PROFIBUS DP interface, the address of the node (inverter) must be set.
Setting the PROFIBUS DP address
There are two methods for setting the PROFIBUS DP address:
● Using the seven DIP-switches on the Control Unit or
● Using parameter "P0918".
Control Units CU240S
Operating Instructions, 11/2006, A5E00766042B AA
Caution
The inverter power supply must be switched off before the DIP-switch settings are
changed. DIP-switch setting changes do not take effect until the Control Unit has been
powered-up again. The restart must be initiated by switching the power off and then on
again, irrespective of whether the interface is supplied from the inverter mains supply or
its own, separate 24 V connection.
Commissioning (software)
5.9 Commissioning with PROFIBUS DP
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