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Note
You can find a list of components supported by the module wizard in the document "SIMATIC
Process Control System PCS 7 Released Modules"
ww/en/view/109736547).
You can find the following lists on the installation DVD:
● ListOfIntegratedDevices: Overview of integrated devices
● FF_Dynamic_Blocks_List: FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices with the support of dynamic
blocks
Integration via the object manager
The object manager is available for many SIEMENS devices, such as the ET 200M. In this
case, the correct terminology is "S7 slave". The project engineering for an S7 slave is
performed via the dedicated STEP 7 object manager. Both the configuration and parameter
assignment are executed in HW Config.
Integration via the generic station description (GSD) as a standard slave
Field devices made by any manufacturer can be integrated via the standard GSD file (standard
slaves). This type of integration is used for PROFIBUS DP, PROFIBUS PA, FF and HART
devices. The configuration is set in HW Config. The default parameter assignment for the
device is also pre-defined in the GSD. Parameter adjustments must then be made using a
proprietary tool; alternatively, in the case of devices with EDD (Electronic Device Description)
the adaptations can be made using SIMATIC PDM.
Data can only be exchanged between the master and a field device if the master is aware of
the device-specific parameters and data formats. The field device manufacturer supplies this
"knowledge" in the form of a GSD file.
GSD files contain information about:
● Device manufacturer and identification number
● Transmission rate and bus parameters
● Volume and format of data for cyclic communication
In HW Config in the object properties of a device you can determine which revision level of the
GSD is installed and used. For this right-click on the device after positioning the device and
select "Object properties" in the context menu.
Compendium Part A - Configuration Guidelines (V8.2)
Configuration Manual, 08/2016, A5E38166869-AA
Configuration of the hardware (AS and I/O)
6.7 Integrating field devices
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