Configuring An I/O Station For Profibus Communication - GE PACSystems RSTi User Manual

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Chapter 3. PROFIBUS Network Adapters

Configuring an I/O Station for PROFIBUS Communication

3.2.8

To configure I/O station, add a GE-IP PROFIBUS master module at the desired slot in the

Rx3i or 90-30 Proficy Machine Edition project. Ensure that you have the latest GSD file

imported. Right click on the master module and choose "Add Slave". Select "STXPBS001" for

PROFIBUS Network Adapter or STXPBS for all-in-one PROFIBUS Network Adapter. Select

"OK".

A pop-up menu will appear which can help you in configuring the I/O station along with the

I/O modules.

1. Assign a name, description and station address for the I/O station.

2. Select the Modules tab and add the desired I/O modules as per the application.

Ensure that the first module is always STXPBS001 or STXPBS* (in case you have

selected network adapter as STXPBS at position"0".

At least one I/O module must be configured for successful PROFIBUS

communication.

3. Go to the Parameters tab and select the parameters according to the application. The

Parameters tab is as shown below:

PACSystems* RSTi PROFIBUS and PROFINET Network Adapter–August 2013

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