I am trying to create a communication between PC and S7 1200 PLC via Profinet. I have researched many web sites and I could not find any information for me. According to the research, I should use GSD file but this file does not exist in Siemens page. How can i create this file? Mainly can I create a communication between PC and S7 1200 via Profinet without external component? All comments and suggestions are appreciated! Thanks in advance.
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1\$\begingroup\$ So, you want to do this with Profibus, "without external component"; would that include a Profibus card for the PC? What SCADA software package are you using? Does it include Profibus drivers? \$\endgroup\$– TylerCommented Aug 12, 2021 at 14:29
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1\$\begingroup\$ At the physical level Profinet just requires an Ethernet connection, so no additional hardware needed. What software are you using on the PC? TIA Portal? \$\endgroup\$– NMFCommented Aug 12, 2021 at 17:00
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\$\begingroup\$ @Tyler I did not get your comment. I am working of Profinet. I do not use any SCADA software. \$\endgroup\$– Oguz KahramanCommented Aug 13, 2021 at 6:35
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\$\begingroup\$ @NMF I am using TIA Portal v16 but there is no enough information about how to do connection etc. Additionally, I do not have GSD file. \$\endgroup\$– Oguz KahramanCommented Aug 13, 2021 at 6:36
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Sounds like you're looking for OPC-UA. Below is a link to the OPC Foundation website with more detail. I don't know if this satisfies the "without external component" requirement, but it is the standard for sending and receiving data in the industrial space.
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\$\begingroup\$ Unfortunately, I cannot use external component, software too. But thanks for reply. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Aug 13, 2021 at 9:01