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About this document
1.3 Function and structure of this manual
This manual instructs the technical personnel of the machine manufacturer or
machine operator in the software configuration, operation and diagnostics of a
MELSEC-WS safety controller using the Setting and Monitoring Tool. It only applies
in combination with the Safety Controller Userās Manual.
Planning and using SICK protective devices also require specific technical skills
which are not detailed in this documentation.
Chapter 2 contains fundamental safety instructions. These instructions must be read.
When operating the MELSEC-WS modular safety controller, the national, local and
statutory rules and regulations must be observed.
For the acquisition of Setting and Monitoring Tool, please contact your local
Mitsubishi representative.
The SICK EFI-compatible devices and SICK configuration and diagnostics software
CDS are the products of SICK.
For details of the SICK products, please contact your local SICK representative (see
Section 15.4).
http://www.sick.com
1.3.1 Recommendations for familiarising yourself with Setting and
Monitoring Tool
We recommend the following procedure for users who want to familiarize
themselves with Setting and Monitoring Tool for the first time:
ļ Read Chapter 5 to familiarize yourself with the graphical user interface and do the
exercises for the configuration of example applications.
1.3.2 Recommendations for experienced users
We recommend the following procedure for experienced users who have already
worked with Setting and Monitoring Tool:
ļ Familiarize yourself with the most recent version of the software by reading
Section 1.4.
ļ The table of contents lists all functions provided by the Setting and Monitoring
Tool. Use the table of contents to obtain information about the basic functions.
1.4 Scope and version
These user's manuals are original manuals.
These user's manuals apply for the Setting and Monitoring Tool software version
V1.2.0 or higher, CPU0 and CPU1 with firmware version V1.11 or higher, and CPU3
with firmware version V3.02 or higher.
This version of the user's manuals describes version V1.7.0 of the Setting and
Monitoring Tool software.
Note