Integrating 6ES7153-2BA00-0XB0 IM 153-2 in TIA Portal via GSD

1. Problem Overview

The Siemens 6ES7153-2BA00-0XB0 is the original IM 153-2 interface module for the ET 200M distributed I/O system. This article number corresponds to the first-generation IM 153-2 that operates as a PROFIBUS-DP slave on the SIMATIC S7-300 signal-module backplane. The module has been superseded by 6ES7153-2BA10-0XB0 and later 6ES7153-2BA70-0XB0, and it is no longer present in the TIA Portal hardware catalog from V14 SP1 onward.

When you try to insert the part number into a TIA Portal V16 device configuration, the catalog search returns no result. The standard TIA workflow of drag-and-drop from the hardware catalog is therefore blocked, even though the physical module is functional and the PROFIBUS DP slave GSD description still exists on the Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) portal. The supported recovery path is to import the vendor-issued GSD/GSDML file and to operate the station as a DP slave in a separate PROFIBUS subnet that is mastered by an S7-300/S7-400 CPU or a PROFINET/PROFIBUS gateway (IE/PB Link PN IO, e.g. 6GK1411-5AB10).

This article documents:

• Where to obtain the official GSD file for the 6ES7153-2BA00-0XB0.
• How to install the GSD in TIA Portal V16 and V17.
• How to configure the DP slave, PROFIBUS address, and slot map for S7-300 I/O modules.
• Diagnostic addresses, firmware limits, and known migration paths.

2. Module Identification and Variant Mapping

Before installing any GSD, confirm the exact variant you have on the bench. The IM 153-2 family has three relevant order numbers and the catalog/HSP coverage differs for each:

The GSD installed in the following steps is specific to 6ES7153-2BA00-0XB0 and is not interchangeable with the FO variant or with the PROFINET variants. If the front-panel label of your module reads 2BA10 or 2BA70, stop here and select the matching GSD or HSP from the SIOS search.

3. Prerequisites

1. TIA Portal V16 or later installed (tested on V16 Update 7 and V17 Update 5). V18 and V19 are equally valid for the GSD import flow.
2. Administrator rights on the engineering PC so that the GSD is written to %ProgramData%\Siemens\Automation\Portal V16\GSD (or the equivalent V17/V18/V19 path).
3. DP master that the ET 200M will hang off. Acceptable masters in TIA Portal V16+:
   • S7-300 CPU with integrated DP interface (e.g. 6ES7315-2AH14-0AB0).
   • S7-400 CPU (e.g. 6ES7414-3EM07-0AB0).
   • ET 200S / ET 200pro with IM 151-1 DP master interface.
   • PROFINET/PROFIBUS gateway (e.g. IE/PB Link PN IO 6GK1411-5AB10).
4. Active PROFIBUS subnet on the master, with at least one free PROFIBUS address in the 1..125 range. The default for the 6ES7153-2BA00-0XB0 is DP address 2, set with the rotary switches on the module front.
5. STEP 7 V5.x project (optional) if you are reusing a previously created ET 200M station, because the GSD is the same as that used by classic STEP 7.

4. Downloading the GSD File

Siemens publishes the GSD files for the ET 200M interface modules in a single ZIP archive. The entry is reachable by searching SIOS for "ET 200M GSD" or by navigating directly to entry ID 113498:

SIOS entry 113498 — GSD files for ET 200M interface modules

1. Open the SIOS entry and select the file with the latest revision. For the 6ES7153-2BA00-0XB0 look for the file SIEM811B.GSD (or SI80B11B.GSD for the FO variant – do not use this one) plus accompanying bitmap files.
2. Download the ZIP and extract it to a local working folder, e.g. C:\TIA_GSD\ET200M\. Confirm the extracted files:
   • SIEM811B.GSD — text GSD, PROFIBUS-DP V1
   • SI0811B1.bmp / SI0811B2.bmp — device bitmaps
3. Optional: also download the matching ET 200M system manual from SIOS entry 8859629 for slot rules and diagnostic data records.

5. Installing the GSD in TIA Portal V16

1. Open the TIA Portal project and switch to the Device & Networks view.
2. From the menu bar, choose Options → Manage general station description files (GSD).
3. In the Source path field, browse to the folder C:\TIA_GSD\ET200M\.
4. Select SIEM811B.GSD and click Install. TIA Portal compiles the GSD and adds the device to the Other field devices → PROFINET IO / PROFIBUS DP → Slaves → ET 200M tree.
5. Close the GSD manager. The installation writes the file to %ProgramData%\Siemens\Automation\Portal V16\GSD\; back up this folder before upgrading the TIA Portal version because each TIA version maintains its own GSD cache.
6. (Recommended) Run the GSDML/GSD integrity check from the same dialog (Check GSD). A clean install returns 0 warnings, 0 errors.

If you are upgrading from a previous TIA Portal version, the GSD cache is per-installation. Re-install the GSD in every TIA Portal version that will edit the project. SIOS entry 109738401 describes the install procedure in full detail and applies to V15 through V19.

6. Adding the ET 200M Station to the DP Subnet

1. In the Network view, drag the newly installed ET 200M (IM153-2 6ES7153-2BA00-0XB0) from the hardware catalog to the project workspace.
2. Connect the DP interface of the master (CPU or IE/PB Link) to the DP interface of the new IM 153-2. TIA Portal automatically assigns the next free PROFIBUS address; override it to match the rotary switch on the module (default 2).
3. If the DP master is a PROFINET CPU and you need to attach a PROFIBUS subnet, insert an IE/PB Link PN IO (6GK1411-5AB10) and connect its PROFINET port to the CPU and its PROFIBUS port to the IM 153-2.
4. Open the Properties → PROFIBUS interface → PROFIBUS address of the IM 153-2 and verify:
   • Address = 2 (or your chosen value, must be unique on the segment).
   • Highest station address (HSA) of the subnet covers the slave address; the default is HSA 126.
   • Baud rate is consistent (the IM 153-2 supports 9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s; 1.5 Mbit/s is the most common, 12 Mbit/s requires the master to support it).

7. Slot Configuration of the IM 153-2

The 6ES7153-2BA00-0XB0 accepts up to 12 SIMATIC S7-300 I/O modules on its backplane. Slot rules:

Drag the S7-300 modules into the device view of the ET 200M station. Each module occupies a slot; the diagnostic and I/O address spaces are assigned by TIA Portal in 1-byte or 4-byte increments depending on the module type.

Example address layout for an ET 200M with two DI/DO modules and one AI module:

Address ranges are computed from the ET 200M station's PROFIBUS interface → I/O addresses base, which defaults to 0 for the first station in a project. Move the station's base address via Properties → PROFIBUS interface → I/O addresses when integrating multiple ET 200M stations on the same master.

8. PROFIBUS-DP Diagnostic Settings

Enable the slave diagnostics to obtain standard PROFIBUS DP diagnostics. These settings are on the Properties → PROFIBUS interface → DP slave diagnostics tab of the IM 153-2:

• Module status — recommended ON; raises a single bit per slot.
• Channel-specific diagnostics — recommended ON for analog modules and F-modules; allows channel-level fault messages.
• Status of the slots — leave at the GSD default (disabled slots are not represented in the process image) to save I/O address space.
• Diagnostic interrupt OB82 — must be loaded in the master CPU; otherwise diagnostic events are queued and CPU goes to STOP on overflow (refer to ET 200M system manual).

9. Verification and Commissioning

After compiling and downloading, perform the following checks in order:

1. Online → Go online with the DP master CPU. The IM 153-2 should appear with a green check mark in the Devices & Networks view.
2. Open the Online & Diagnostics window of the IM 153-2 and read Module information. The expected MLFB on the diagnostic buffer is 6ES7 153-2BA00-0XB0 with firmware V1.x.
3. Read the diagnostic buffer of the master CPU; it should show Station return and DP slave: configuration OK for the IM 153-2 address.
4. Force a single input and observe the process image in the master's watch table to confirm end-to-end wiring.
5. Trigger a wire-break on an analog channel and confirm OB82 is executed and a channel-specific diagnostic entry is logged.

10. GSD Install vs. HSP — Decision Flow

Some ET 200M variants are exposed through a Siemens Hardware Support Package (HSP) rather than a GSD. For the 6ES7153-2BA00-0XB0 the only supported integration path in TIA Portal V14 SP1+ is the GSD path described above; no HSP was published for this order number. The table below summarizes the rules:

11. Troubleshooting Matrix

12. Migration Path and Replacement Considerations

If new modules are being procured, the recommended replacements are:

• 6ES7153-2BA10-0XB0 — direct functional successor with PROFIBUS-DP, still available from stock at most distributors. GSD: SIEM811B.GSD updated, with FO port (use carefully — only one of the two DP channels is electrically isolated on the FO variant).
• 6ES7153-2BA70-0XB0 — PROFINET IO device. Native in TIA Portal. Supports the same S7-300 I/O module set and adds full PROFINET diagnostics and isochronous mode for the FM 350/352 high-speed counters.
• 6ES7153-2BA82-0XB0 — high-feature PROFINET variant with extended diagnostics, shared device support and faster PROFINET cycle times down to 250 µs.

For a brownfield migration keep the existing 2BA00 module operational behind the IE/PB Link PN IO and plan a staged replacement during a planned shutdown. GSD-installed 2BA00 stations cannot be migrated in-place; they must be re-created as native TIA devices with the new order number.