Operating Instructions
LMS5xx
Product description
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Chapter 3
3 Product description
This chapter provides information on the special features and properties of the LMS5xx
laser measurement sensor. It describes the construction and the operating principle of the
device, in particular the different operating modes.
Please read this chapter before mounting, installing and commissioning the device.
3.1 Delivery
The LMS5xx delivery includes the following components:
An overview about the available LMS5xx variants, its accessories and, device
documentation is available from the web product page:
http://www.sick.com/lms5xx
The configuration software SOPAS ET, the current system prerequisites for the PC, and the
instructions for downloading the software and the device description file(s) can be found
online at:
http://www.sick.com/SOPAS_ET
The required USB driver for the PC when using the USB interface of the LMS5xx can be
found online at:
http://www.sick.com/lms5xx
Section 11.1 “Ordering information” on page 115 provides an overview of the
consumables available for cleaning the front screen.
Quantity Components Comment
1 An LMS5xx laser measurement sensor Model type depends on order.
Outdoor variants:
M12-round plug-in connectors
equipped with protection caps and
plugs made of plastic.
1 Type-specific notes on device with
electrical circuit diagram for getting started
Included in the LMS5xx packaging
Tab. 5: Delivery