How to add a profibus coupler to 800xa controller

Hi,

Here we have a version 5.0 800xa installed with redundant PM864AK01 processors.

Now there is a demand for using some I/Os from another local PLC (BoschRexroth) in ABB DCS. as you know there is no other cards than ABB in Hardware library .

What could be the possible solution for this?

this is the boschrexroth profibus coupler which we can use to transmit signal remotely to ABB DCS :Rexroth Inline PROFIBUS bus coupler-safe , R-IL PB BK DI8 DO4/CN-PAC, order No. R911172194

http://www.boschrexroth.com/dcc/Vorna...

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persiannova Rank: 809

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Hi,

As i mention regarding the steps in comments, please follow following steps to add .gsd in Control Builder:--

1. Please add a hardware library by cliccking New Library under Project-> Libraries-> hardware-> R-Click-> Add new hardware library.

2. Give it suitable name.

3. Under that R-Click on hardware tyoe "Insert/ replace hardware types.

4. Browse your .gsd file from there.

5. Complete the process of device import wizard.

6. Now insert this new added library into your controller library.

Thanks,

Rachit

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Rachit Khandelwal Rank: 72

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I'm not really familiar with 800xA, but I know Freelance a bit.

To use third party Profibus slaves you need GSD files for configuration. These usually are available from the vendor of slave, you should be able to download it from Bosch's website.

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by persiannova Rank: 809 on 8/23/2017 2:40:23 AM | Like (0) | Report

the Boschrexroth GSD file is available but it is useless if you can't add profibus coupler card to ABB hardware library, I think

by Rachit Khandelwal Rank: 72 on 8/23/2017 2:43:38 AM | Like (0) | Report

Hi,

I think once you installed the .gsd file, you will be able to add coupler too.

thx

by CBolte Rank: 160 on 8/23/2017 2:48:55 AM | Like (0) | Report

Yes, e.g. in Freelance you have to import the GSD file first before the modules are available for configuraiton. This should be the same for 800xA.

by persiannova Rank: 809 on 8/23/2017 2:51:32 AM | Like (0) | Report

Ok.
So how can I import the gsd File?

by CBolte Rank: 160 on 8/23/2017 2:54:43 AM | Like (0) | Report

I don't know the configuration workflow in 800xA. That has to be answered by someone else. But I'm absolutely sure that it is explained in the manuals.

by persiannova Rank: 809 on 8/23/2017 3:00:55 AM | Like (0) | Report

ok thanks all

by Rachit Khandelwal Rank: 72 on 8/23/2017 3:06:32 AM | Like (0) | Report

This will be done through device import wizard... I'll attached document for you.

by persiannova Rank: 809 on 8/23/2017 3:11:34 AM | Like (0) | Report

thank you Rachit

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