Setup Using Simatic Step 7 (TIA Portal)

• Start the SIMATIC Manager.
• Open the hardware manager and double-click Hardware.
  
  
  
  
• Go to Options and click Install GSD Files. The GSDML files for PROFINET devices can be installed.
  
  
  
  
• Browse for the latest AKD2G GSDML file and click Install:
  
  
  
  
  
• The AKD2G GSDML file is installed and is found in the SIMATIC hardware catalog.
  Open PROFINET IO > Additional Fieldbus Devices > Drives > AKD2G
  
  
  
  
  
• Click on the AKD2G device (not a telegram) and connect it to the PLC using drag and drop.
  
  
  
  

• Configure the telegram.

  For example, telegram 7 for use in Position mode.

• Drag and drop telegram 7 into slot 1.
  
  
  
  
  
• Double-click on the PROFINET network which connects PLC and AKD2G and configure the update time.
• Click OK.
  
  
  
  
• Save and compile the hardware configuration.