To network the M1 controller with systems of other manufacturers often field busses are used. To integrate the Bachmann controller into the according configurations of the third-party manufacturer the related device description files must be imported. 

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profinet_466
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canopen_466
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ethercat_466
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ethercat_466
profibus_466
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