SICK GLS621 - 7 Commissioning; Configuring the Device with SOPAS ET

7 Commissioning
7.1 Configuring the device with SOPAS ET
Adaptation of the device parameters to the application as well as diagnostics in the
event of malfunctions take place as default with the SOPAS ET configuration software.
Installing and starting the configuration software
NOTE
Use the latest version of the SOPAS ET configuration software.
Versions older than SOPAS ET Version 2018.04 are not compatible with the device.
1. Download and install the latest version of the SOPAS ET configuration software
and the current device description files (*.sdd) from the online product page
for the software by following the instructions provided there: www.sick.com/
SOPAS_ET. In this case, select the complete option as suggested by the installa‐
tion wizard. Administrator rights may be required on the computer to install the
software.
2. Start program. Path: Start > Programs > SICK > SOPAS EngineeringTool > SOPAS Engi‐
neeringTool.
3. Establish a connection between the software and the device via Ethernet or USB.
✓
The connection wizard starts automatically.
4. The following IP addresses are configured by default on the device:
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IP address P1: 192.168.0.1
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Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
5. Select the desired device from the available devices and add to the project by
double-clicking.
✓
The device appears in the New Project window.
6. To open the device window, double-click the device in the New Project window.
✓
SOPAS ET establishes communication with the device and loads the associated
device description file for the device.
Configuring the device manually
1. Open the Online image window and click the Live button.
✓
In Live mode, the device starts recording images consecutively and uses the cur‐
rent settings to decode them. The effects of any parameter changes are thus
directly visible.
NOTE
The following functions are deactivated in Edit mode:
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Digital outputs
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Data output via the host interface
2. The Position window appears.
3. Align the device at a 90° angle to the surface so that the beta (β) and gamma
(γ) angles of the position sensor display exactly 0° in SOPAS ET, see "Mounting
angle", page 26.
4. Only relevant for use of individual 2D codes (no multicode labels): adjust the Alpha
(α) parameter to change the coordinate system of the field of view. The Alpha (α)
parameter is set to 0° by default, see "Mounting angle", page 26.
5. Lay the following calibration code in the field of view of the device.
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