Prosoft-technology PS69-DPS User Manual download pdf (Page 45)

PS69-DPS ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform Configuration and Start-Up

Profibus DP Slave Communication Module User Manual

ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 45 of 108

May 9, 2014

2.3 Slave Configuration

2.3.1 General

The following section will detail the basics of configuring the PS69-DPS module.

The PROFIBUS-DP Slave module does not require a configuration tool. There

are two ways to configure the Slave module. These two methods are described

in the following sections.

2.3.2 GSD File

A GSD file is kind of an electronic datasheet for a particular Slave device. The

GSD-File for the PS69-DPS slave named "PSFT097A.gsd" is located on the

DVD supplied with the module. You have to provide this file to the configuration

tool for the network master. Refer to the Master’s user manual of how to import

GSD files.

2.3.3 Configuration by Master

The "Configuration by Master" is the easiest way to configure the Slave. The

projects on the DVD contain examples which show the use of this method.

During the network startup phase, the PROFIBUS Master sends the expected

slave configuration over the network to compare it with the real configuration of

the Slaves connected to the bus. The slave PS69-DPS automatically takes over

the configuration which is sent by the master during its comparison of the

configuration. This method is activated by default, since the parameter "Force

User Config" in the configuration area is set to 0. The only setting required by the

user is setting the Address rotary switches on the front of the module to the

required network address.

Note: This is the easiest way to configure the Slave. But be aware that the master can send a new

configuration to the slave at any time. This can cause inconsistency, if the new configuration does

not match to the controller application. For more safety use the method "Configuration by Controller

Application". With this method the slave module does not start any communication as long as the

slave configuration and the master configuration don't match to each other.

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