Go to the top menu and select > Manage general station description files (GSD) . Browse to the folder where you extracted the XML file. Check the box next to the V90 file and click Install . Step 3: Hardware Configuration Open your TIA Portal project.
Integrating Siemens SINAMICS V90 servo drives into a PROFINET network requires a specific device description file. This file is known as the file. It acts as a digital bridge, allowing Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal or other configuration tools to recognize, communicate with, and control the drive. What is a GSDML File?
Defines how the drive operates over PROFINET.
Informative Paper: GSDML-v2.32 Siemens SINAMICS V90 The for Siemens SINAMICS V90 is a crucial configuration file used to integrate the SINAMICS V90 PROFINET (PN) servo drive system into automation networks, such as those managed by SIMATIC STEP 7 or TIA Portal . 1. Purpose of the GSDML File Gsdml-v2.32-siemens-sinamics V90
| Alarm type | Meaning | |------------|---------| | | Overcurrent, overspeed, overvoltage | | Device failure | Loss of PROFINET link | | Maintenance required | Lifetime monitor, temperature warning | | I&M data mismatch | Wrong device identity |
The GSDML describes the drive, a compact, basic servo drive system designed for a wide range of industrial applications. It is typically paired with SIMOTICS S-1FL6 servo motors.
Used for high-end Dynamic Servo Control (DSC) applications. 2. Device Identification Go to the top menu and select >
Without this exact XML-based file, your PLC cannot establish a proper cyclical data exchange with the drive. What is a GSDML File?
Supports standard PROFIdrive telegrams such as 1, 2, 3, 102, 7, 9, 110, and 111.
: It defines the communication properties, such as supported telegrams and data exchange formats. Step 3: Hardware Configuration Open your TIA Portal project
| SINAMICS V90 FW | GSDML Version | TIA Portal Version | PROFINET Conformance | |----------------|---------------|--------------------|----------------------| | V1.0 | V2.3x | V14 SP1+ | Class B | | V1.1 | V2.32 | V15+ | Class B | | V1.2+ | V2.32 | V16+ | Class B (RT) |
The file is an indispensable tool for integrating the SINAMICS V90 servo drive into a PROFINET-based automation system. A solid understanding of this file—knowing which telegrams to select for speed, position, or torque control—is essential for a successful automation project. By following the configuration steps outlined in this guide, you can unlock the full potential of the V90 drive and build a reliable, high-performance motion control system that is perfectly tuned to your application requirements.
Furthermore, the integration enabled by this file supports the concept of "Integrated Motion Control." Instead of managing motion via separate, siloed hardware, the GSDML file allows the PLC to treat the V90 as a native extension of its own processing logic. This synchronization is essential for complex multi-axis movements where timing must be precise to the millisecond. The use of standard Telegrams (like Telegram 1, 2, or 3 for speed control, or Telegram 111 for basic positioning) ensures that the communication is robust and less prone to programming errors.