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External lightning protection
External lightning protection is part of the lightning protection system and comprises an
interception device, an arrester and a grounding system. In the event of a lightning strike, the
external lightning protection serves to divert the lightning current safely to the ground.
Corresponds with lightning protection zone 0
Fast Ethernet
Fast Ethernet describes the standard for transmitting data at 100 Mbps. This transfer
technology uses the 100 Base-T standard for this.
Firmware update
Updating of firmware of interface module
After (compatible) function extensions or after improvements to performance, the interface
module can be updated to the latest firmware version.
Ground
The ground refers to all the interconnected inactive parts of a piece of equipment that, even
in the event of a fault, cannot pick up voltage that is dangerous to touch.
Grounding
Grounding means connecting an electrically conductive part to a grounding system by means
of the ground electrode.
GSD file
The properties of a PROFINET device are described in a GSD file (General Station Descriptor),
which contains all the information required for configuration.
As with PROFIBUS, you can link a PROFINET device in STEP 7 by means of a GSD file.
In PROFINET IO, the GSD file is always in XML format. The structure of the GSD file
corresponds to ISO 15734, the worldwide standard for device descriptions.
HW Config
Part of STEP 7 for configuring hardware.
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