SICK LMS4000

Contents
1 About this document........................................................................ 5
1.1 Information on the operating instructions.............................................. 5
1.2 Explanation of symbols............................................................................ 5
1.3 Further information................................................................................... 6
2 Safety information............................................................................ 7
2.1 Intended use............................................................................................. 7
2.2 Improper use............................................................................................. 7
2.3 Internet protocol (IP) technology.............................................................. 7
2.4 Limitation of liability................................................................................. 8
2.5 Modifications and conversions................................................................ 8
2.6 Requirements for skilled persons and operating personnel.................. 8
2.7 Operational safety and particular hazards.............................................. 9
2.8 Warning signs on the device.................................................................... 10
3 Product description........................................................................... 13
3.1 Scope of delivery....................................................................................... 13
3.2 Status indicators....................................................................................... 13
3.3 Device variants......................................................................................... 13
3.4 Type label.................................................................................................. 14
3.5 Principle of operation............................................................................... 14
3.5.1 Measuring principle................................................................. 14
3.5.2 Ethernet data interface........................................................... 15
3.5.3 Output of measured values..................................................... 16
3.5.4 Laser control............................................................................ 18
3.5.5 Remission value....................................................................... 19
3.5.6 Angle channel.......................................................................... 19
3.5.7 Impact of object surfaces on the measurement................... 20
3.5.8 Filters........................................................................................ 21
3.5.9 Motor synchronization for measuring range extension......... 24
4 Transport and storage....................................................................... 26
4.1 Transport................................................................................................... 26
4.2 Unpacking.................................................................................................. 26
4.3 Transport inspection................................................................................. 26
4.4 Storage...................................................................................................... 26
5 Mounting............................................................................................. 28
5.1 Mounting instructions............................................................................... 28
5.2 Example installation of a conveyor system............................................. 28
5.3 Mounting the device................................................................................. 29
6 Electrical installation........................................................................ 30
6.1 Wiring notes.............................................................................................. 30
6.2 Prerequisites for safe operation of the device........................................ 31
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8023198/16S6/2020-01-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | LMS4000
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