GSD file (PROFIBUS for LECTOR620)

The GSD (General Station Description) file for the SICK LECTOR620 is a crucial component for integrating the LECTOR620 barcode scanner into a PROFIBUS network. This file provides detailed information about the device's capabilities, configuration parameters, and communication settings, enabling seamless communication between the scanner and the PLC or other PROFIBUS devices.### Key Technical Details:- **Device Type**: Barcode Scanner - **Model**: LECTOR620 - **Protocol**: PROFIBUS DP - **GSD File Version**: 1.0 - **Vendor ID**: SICK AG - **Device ID**: 0x1234 (example) - **Max. Input Data Length**: 64 bytes - **Max. Output Data Length**: 64 bytes - **Supported Baud Rates**: 9.6 kbit/s, 19.2 kbit/s, 93.75 kbit/s, 187.5 kbit/s, 500 kbit/s, 1.5 Mbit/s - **Configuration Parameters**: - **Scan Mode**: Continuous, Triggered - **Barcode Types Supported**: 1D (e.g., Code 39, Code 128), 2D (e.g., QR Code, Data Matrix) - **Read Distance**: 50 mm to 500 mm (depending on barcode size) - **Field of View**: 30° horizontal, 20° vertical - **Diagnostic Features**: - Status LEDs (Power, Communication, Read Status) - Error Codes for troubleshooting - **Environmental Ratings**: - IP65 (dust-tight and protected against water jets) - Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C### Usage: The GSD file allows users to configure the LECTOR620 in their PROFIBUS network using standard engineering tools. It defines the parameters for device addressing, data exchange, and diagnostic monitoring, ensuring that the LECTOR620 can be effectively utilized in automated systems for barcode scanning applications.