--- title: Configuration of DIAP for Siemens S5 and S7 (Profibus) description: In order to use Siemens Profibus and S5, additional hardware is required. Please see the article Configuration IBH link for Siemens Profibus and S5 for specification and configuration details. This is --- [Skip to content](https://kb.dataintel.dk/configuration-of-diap-for-siemens-s5-and-s7-profibus#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a request](https://kb.dataintel.dk/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![DIAP-1.png\]](https://kb.dataintel.dk/hs-fs/hubfs/DIAP-1.png?height=41&name=DIAP-1.png) - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://diap-6547305.hs-sites.com/blog) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://diap-6547305.hs-sites.com/blog) - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a request](https://kb.dataintel.dk/kb-tickets/new) - Go to Data Intelligence A/S Go to Data Intelligence A/S Hello. 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Subsequently, specify the IP of the IBH link. ![](https://kb.dataintel.dk/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/eltronic.zendesk.comhcarticle_attachments360041336754mceclip0.png) ### Tag configuration 1. Add a tag by clicking "+ Add new tag" 2. Specify the **resource type** (DB/Input/Output etc.). Please find a "translation" from Siemens datatypes into DIAP generalized datatypes in the table at the end of this document. The definition of the tag depends on the Resource type and Datatype that you select. For DBs you need to specify the **DataBlock (DB)** number and **Start address**. If you select a datatype with adjustable size, you need to set the **Length** (in bytes). 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