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Introducing XtraDrive-DP
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GSD File
Every product that runs on a PROFIBUS network has a GSD file
(device data file) associated with it. The GSD file contains a
superset of all the parameters available for a particular product. It
also describes the data that can be transmitted between the master
and slave during data exchange.
The information provided in a GSD file has a precisely defined
format, which enables the PROFIBUS DP configuration tool to
automatically use this information when configuring the bus
system.
The GSD file is loaded only once, at the beginning of the setup
process. Refer to Appendix E, Example of Using XtraDrive-DP for a
complete example of how to use a PROFIBUS DP configuration
tool. Information can also be downloaded from PROFIBUS'
website: www.profibus.com. A copy of the most updated GSD file
(YETM07AA.GSD) for the XtraDrive-DP can be downloaded from
YET's website:
www.yetmotion.com
or from www.profibus.com.
AUDIN - 7 bis rue de Tinqueux - 51100 Reims - France
Tel : 03.26.04.20.21 - Fax : 03.26.04.28.20
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