Instructions
Table Of Contents
- 1 Preface
- 2 Safety
- 3 Preparation
- 4 About Anybus Communicator
- 5 Installation
- 6 Configuration Quick Guide
- 7 Communicator Configuration
- 7.1 Connecting the Communicator
- 7.2 Access the Built-In Web Interface From HMS IPconfig
- 7.3 Access the Built-In Web Interface From a Web Browser
- 7.4 Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview
- 7.5 General Subnetwork Settings
- 7.6 About Transaction Templates
- 7.7 Build Transaction Templates
- 7.8 Nodes and Transactions
- 7.9 High Level Network Settings
- 7.10 Naming the Host
- 7.11 Station Name
- 7.12 I/O Data Map
- 7.13 Apply Configuration
- 7.14 Use an Existing Configuration
- 8 PLC Configuration
- 9 Verify Operation
- 10 Use Cases
- 11 Maintenance
- 12 Troubleshooting
- 13 Technical Data
- A Reference Guides
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8 PLC Configuration
8.1 Export I/O Data Map
When configuring the communication between the PLC and the nodes on the subnetwork, use
the I/O data map as a specification to ensure that the transactions match.
In the Communicator built-in web-interface:
On the I/O data map page you can exported the I/O data map in an Excel XLS file, where all the
nodes and transactions are listed.
To export the I/O data map:
1. Click Export.
→ An Excel XLS file with the mapping is downloaded to your PC.
8.2 Export Product GSDML File
Option if the PLC program requires a product file, GSDML (Generic Station Description Markup
Language) file, describing how the Communicator can be used on the high level network.
You find the PROFINET GSDML file on the Communicator built-in web interface PROFINET page,
Files & firmware page and on the Support page.
To export the GSDML file:
1. Click GSDML file.
→ The GSDML file is downloaded to your PC.
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User Manual
SCM-1202-176 1.0 en-US