Festo MSE6-E2M Original Instructions Manual page 28

4 Commissioning
Device description file (GSD file)
A device description file (GSD file) is needed for configuration and parameterisation of the bus node.
The device description file contains all information required to integrate the module into the higher-or­
der controller.
The current device description file is available on the Festo Support Portal
(è www.festo.com/sp).
Setting up automation project and controller
1. Start the controller software.
2. Create a new project: [File] , [New...].
3. Enter a project name (e.g. MSE6-E2M_PROFIBUS).
4. Insert the controller used: [Insert] , [Station] , [...] (e.g. SIMATIC 300 Station).
5. Extend project tree and select controller.
6. Open hardware configuration window: [Edit] , [Open Object].
Installing the device description file
1. Open Festo Support Portal (è www.festo.com/sp).
2. Enter "GSD CPX" search term.
3. Select, save and unzip current device description file on the "Software" tab.
4. Install the device description file: [Options] , [Install GSD File ...].
5. Update hardware catalogue: [Options] , [Update Catalog].
è All available CPX modules appear in the hardware catalogue under:
\PROFIBUS DP\Additional Field Devices\Valves\Festo CPX-Terminal
Setting up the hardware configuration
1. Open hardware catalogue: [View] , [Catalog].
2. Extend control in hardware catalogue (e.g. SIMATIC 300) and folder structure.
3. Extend the folder "RACK-300".
4. Insert profile rail in controller.
5. Reproduce the controller configuration using the components from the rack rail table in the hard­
ware catalogue.
Row 1 (Slot 1) is reserved (e.g. for a power supply unit).
Creating a PROFIBUS network
1. Open the dialogue "Properties...": right click on interface, e.g. "X1" and select [Object Properties].
2. Change to the "General" tab and in "Interface Type" select the entry "Profibus".
3. Open the dialogue "Properties PROFIBUS...": Click on the button "Properties".
4. Creating a new network: Click on the button "New" and adjust specific settings.
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