Device description file (GSDML) / DAP (DeviceAccessPoint)
Device description file (GSDML) / DAP (DeviceAccessPoint)
- Is the GSDML available on the system?
- Do the versions of both systems match?
- It is recommended to use the same GSDML/DAP versions on both systems.
- Is the latest version used?
- Is the GSDML in the correct path?
- TwinCAT 2: TwinCAT2: C:\TwinCAT\Io\ProfiNet
- TwinCAT 3: C:\TwinCAT\3.1\Config\Io\Profinet
- Is the correct GSDML used?
- Version
- It may be necessary to contact the vendor/manufacturer or search for the appropriate GSDML on the vendor's website.
- Where can I find GSDML files?
- From Beckhoff products the GSDML files are usually delivered with the installation of TwinCAT.
- On the Beckhoff website, use the "Download Finder" and its filter options for this purpose
- For products from other suppliers/manufacturers, the supplier must be contacted or the GSDML files can be downloaded from the website.