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

Fig.54: Website Download finder

Fig.55: Website Download finder (filtered)

• For products from other suppliers/manufacturers, the supplier must be contacted or the GSDML files can be downloaded from the website.