Simatic Step 7; Introduction; Installing The Generic Station Description File (Gsd) - Siemens SITOP UPS1600 Equipment Manual

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3.5 SIMATIC STEP 7

3.5 SIMATIC STEP 7
3.5.1

Introduction

The uninterruptible power supply SITOP UPS1600 can be used with SIMATIC STEP 7 from
Version 5 and higher.
In SIMATIC STEP 7 the basic unit SITOP UPS1600 and its battery modules SITOP BAT1600 or
UPS1100 can be integrated in projects, parameterized and diagnosed.
Note
SIMATIC STEP 7 and the SITOP Manager cannot simultaneously access the SITOP UPS1600. It
is not permissible that the SITOP Manager service runs while the system is being accessed via
SIMATIC STEP 7.
3.5.2

Installing the generic station description file (GSD)

To use the SITOP UPS1600 and the SITOP BAT1600 or SITOP UPS1100 battery modules in
SIMATIC STEP 7, you must install the corresponding generic station description file (GSD). The
GSD file is available at our SITOP-homepage (http://www.siemens.com/sitop-ups1600) or
directly at (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/75854605).
Preconditions
• SIMATIC STEP 7 has been opened and a project has been created.
• At least one station has been added.
• You know where the GSD data have been saved.
Procedure
1. Download the GSD file from the Internet.
2. Close all stations in HW Config.
3. Open menu "Options > Install GSD files...".
4. Click on "Browse ...", and select the folder in which the GSD-file is located.
5. Select the GSD file and click on "Install".
Note
If the file was not able to be installed, or if errors occurred during installation, then
SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.6 creates a log file. Click on "Display log" to open the log file.
This GSD file can be used in SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5 without any restrictions.
6. In the "Options" menu, click on "Update Catalog".
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