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8009389/YN39/V3-0/2015-08| SICK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS|GM35
Subject to change without notice
CONNECTING THE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT - SCU
6.1.3 Connecting the GM35 evaluation unit via the SCU operating unit
Connection options
• First connection (initial installation): Install the device description file (SDD; jar),
see
“Connect to the SCU operating unit:”, page 55.
• Reconnect: Without a saved project, see “Perform a network scan:”, page 56.
• Reconnect: Open a saved project, see “Load the device parameters:”, page 56.
1. Start SOPAS ET.
2. Connect to the SCU operating unit:
▸ Confirm the selection “Connect to new device” in the “Welcome to SOPAS” with OK.
Follow the instructions of the Connection Wizard.
▸ In the Connection Wizard, select SCU under “Connect to specific device” and
continue with Next.
▸ Under “Detected devices”, select the desired SCU with the appropriate IP address
and continue with Next.
The selected SCU is added to the project tree.
3. Install the GM35 device description file (SDD; jar) during the initial installation (no
longer necessary afterwards):
▸ Call up the Module Manager in the Tools menu. At the same time, save the project
just generated before closing; acknowledge the message with YES.
▸ In the Module Manager Wizard, select “Install new module” and continue with Next.
▸ Load the GM35 device description file (e.g., from the device CD).
The IP address of the SCU is required to connect to the SCU operating unit and
then to the GM35. When necessary, contact the responsible Network
administrator and request the required IP address.