Gateway PROFIBUS DP network does not use fixed slots in PLC configuration

30 Apr 2024

This article describes how to configure gateway PROFIBUS DP network in PLC without using fixed slots.

 

APPLICABLE PRODUCTS

ABC3000,ABC4091,ABC4021,ABC4014,ABC4018,ABC4023,ABC3100

 

QUESTION

Gateway PROFIBUS DP network does not use fixed slots in PLC configuration.

 

 

ANSWER 

1. Use V1.05.01 or later firmware. For details, see How to upgrade firmware for Anybus Communicator

2.Enable the configuration option "Allow any module mapping" in the Anybus Communicator's configuration.

 

3. Use "HMSB183B.gsd" file in PLC configuration. When this GSD file is used no diagnosis
data is available from the Anybus Communicator.