114 FLOWSIC100 · Operating Instructions · 8012513/YSA5/V2-1/2016-07 · © SICK Engineering GmbH
Start-up and Parameter Settings
Subject to change without notice
4.1 Basics
4.1.1 General information
Start-up primarily comprises entering system data (e.g. measuring path, installation angle),
parameter settings for output variables and reaction times and, if required, the check cycle
setting (
p. 126, 4.2). A zero adjust is not required.
Additional calibration of the velocity measurement by means of a network point
measurement using a reference system (for example, dynamic pressure probe) is only
necessary when the velocity profile along the measuring axis is not representative for the
entire cross-section (
p. 51, 3.1.1). The regression coefficients determined can then be
entered into the device without problems (
p. 144, 4.3).
If the gas temperature determined with the FLOWSIC100 is to be used to scale the volume
flow, a calibration with external temperature sensor is necessary in such cases (
p. 144,
4.3). This is because the sound velocity of the real gas under standard conditions is seldom
known.
The operating and configuration software ‘‘SOPAS Engineering Tool” (SOPAS ET) is supplied
with the device for configuring the system parameters. The required settings can be easily
configured using the software menus. Further functions are also available (e.g., data
storage, graphic displays).
If the standard settings do not provide adequate stability under all plant conditions (for
example, if the device is not used according to the specifications set out in the Technical
Data), system performance can be enhanced by optimizing the internal parameter
settings. These settings, however, must only be configured by adequately qualified
personnel, since correct device operation cannot be guaranteed if the settings are defined
incorrectly. Changes of this kind should be carried out by SICK Service personnel only.
Possible settings are listed in the Service Manual.
4.1.2 Installing SOPAS ET
Prerequisites for configuring using SOPAS ET
● Laptop/PC with:
– Processor: at least Pentium III 500 MHz (or comparable type)
– USB interface (alternative - RS232 via adapter)
– Working memory (RAM): At least 1 MB
– Operating system: MS-Windows XP, VISTA, Windows 7 and Windows 8 (32/64 bit)
– Free memory: 450 MB
● USB interface cable to connect the laptop/PC to the FLOWSIC100 (MCU).
● The SOPAS ET software as well as the USB driver (scope of delivery) must be installed
on the laptop/PC.
● The voltage supply must be switched on.
Installing SOPAS ET
Insert the enclosed CD into the disk drive on the PC, select the language, choose "Soft-
ware" and follow the instructions.
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