Burkert Type 8716 - Manual (Page 6)

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General Description
general DeScripTiOn 3.
Suitable software is required to configure the Busmaster. In the following chapters the procedure is explained by
means of the Step7 software from Siemens.
Before the Bürkert systems are configured, the corresponding GSD (download Bürkert homepage : GSD directly
or link to cooperation partner) must be imported into the hardware catalog of the Tool.
required components 3.1.
Software suitable for the configuration: •
For example Step7 from Siemens
GSD file •
(Download from the Bürkert homepage: directly or via a link to the cooperation partner)
Definitions of terms 3.2.
gSD (device master data file)
Device master files are required to link PROFIBUS stations to the PROFIBUS master system. These files contain
device-specific information about device functions and configurations.
Step7
Step7 is the current programming software of the Simatic-S7 PLC family from Siemens AG.
eT200s
SIMATIC ET 200S is a decentralized multifunctional peripheral system with an extensive range of modules from
Siemens.
plc (programmable logic controller)
A PLC is a device which is used for open-loop or closed-loop control of a machine or plant and is programmed
on a digital basis.
cpu (central processing unit)
Is the central processing unit of the programmable logic controller.
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