6 STARTUP36BAE PD-VS-014-05www.balluff.comIn project planning for PROFINET devices, a device is mapped as a modular system thatconsists of a "SVC01" header module and multiple data modules.GSDML fileThe device data required for project planning is stored in GSDML files (General Station De-scription). The data module of the Balluff SmartVision Controller is represented slot-based inthe project planning software. The GSDML file makes the possible data modules (in-puts/outputs for the Balluff SmartVision Controller) available. For the configuration of theBalluff SmartVision Controller, the matching data modules are assigned to a specific slot.• Slot 0 must always be populated with the "SVC01" header module.• Slot 1 - 4 may host a data module for the Balluff SmartVision Controller.Slot Module Function0 Header module of SmartVision Controller Parameter configuration, no process data1 SmartVision Controller Process data of 1st instance at port 90002 SmartVision Controller Process data of 2nd instance at port 90013 SmartVision Controller Process data of 3rd instance at port 90024 SmartVision Controller Process data of 4th instance at port 9003The connection of a Balluff SmartVision Controller to a Siemens S7 controller is shown withthe “Siemens TIA Portal”. The exact procedure depends on the project planning softwareused.Installing the GSDML fileTo perform project planning on the PC, the GSDML file for the module must be installed:1. Open a new project.2. Select the "Manage general station description files" menu command.⇒ An "Manage general station description files" dialog will appear.3. Select directory and GSDML file.⇒ The [Install] button becomes active only if a GSDML file is selected.6.5.1 Configuration6.5.2 Integration intoProject PlanningSoftware