SICK LD-LRS - Establishing Communication with the Device

7.3 Establishing communication with the device
NOTE
To communicate via Ethernet TCP/IP, the TCP/IP protocol on the computer must be
active.
When connecting a PC/host, please adhere to the following order:
1. Connect the computer to the device with a data cable.
2. Switch on computer.
3. Switch on supply voltage of the device.
✓
The device performs a self-test and initializes itself.
Connecting data interfaces
Connect the device to the computer via one of the following data interfaces:
•
Ethernet
•
RS-422
Starting SOPAS ET and calling up scan assistant
1. Start SOPAS ET.
2. In the main window under Scan Assistant, click on the Configuration button.
✓
The Scan Assistant dialog window appears.
Configuring the Ethernet connection
NOTE
Deactivate all programs on your computer to access Ethernet or TCP/IP.
1. In the Scan Assistant dialog box under Internet Protocol, IP Communication, select the
Activate IP Communication and Use Auto-IP checkbox.
2. In the Auto IP Setting dialog window.
3. Click the Search for sensors button to check whether the device is reachable.
If the status is not reachable, mark the device and follow instructions 5.-7. If the
status is REACHABLE, click OK to close the dialog window then start the network
scan
4. Click the Change settings button.
5. Increase the IP address in the Network adapter of the PC field by one digit and enter it
in the Use the following IP settings field, e.g.:
°
IP address under Network adapter of the PC = 169.192.88.120
°
IP address under Use the following IP setting = 169.192.88.121.
6. Confirm the settings in the Scan Assistant dialog window by clicking OK.
✓
The Scan Assistant dialog window closes.
Configuring serial connection
1. In the Scan Assistant dialog box under Serial Connection, Standard Protocol, select the
Activate Serial Communication checkbox.
2. Click the Advanced... button.
3. Under Cola dialect, select the ASCII option.
4. Select the following PORT Settings: 8data bits, no parity, 1stop bit.
5. Confirm the settings with OK.
✓
The Advanced Scan Settings dialog window is closed.
6. Confirm the settings in the Scan Assistant dialog window by clicking OK.
✓
The Scan Assistant dialog window closes.
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