SICK LMS5 Series User Manual

Operating Instructions
LMS5xx
Commissioning and configuration
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Chapter 7
7 Commissioning and configuration
Danger due to incorrect commissioning and configuration!
Commissioning requires a thorough check by qualified personnel!
Before you operate a system equipped with the LMS5xx for the first time, make sure that
the system is first checked and approved by qualified personnel. On this issue, observe the
notes in chapter 2 “For your safety” on page 9.
Commissioning, configuration and diagnostics are carried out using the SOPAS ET
configuration software supplied.
7.1 Overview of the commissioning steps
 Install SOPAS ET configuration software.
 Establish communication with the LMS5xx.
 Create a customer specific parameter set using SOPAS ET, save in non-volatile memory
in the LMS5xx and on the PC.
 Test the LMS5xx for correct function.
7.2 SOPAS ET configuration software
The interactive configuration is carried out using SOPAS ET. Using this configuration
software, you can configure and test the measurement properties, the analysis behaviour
and the output properties of the system as required. The configuration data can be saved
as a parameter set (project file) on the PC and archived.
Help for the program user interface as well as for the different options can be found in
SOPAS ET:
 menu H
ELP, HELP F1: comprehensive online help for the program interface and the
different options
 H
ELP window (on the bottom left in the program user interface): context sensitive help
for the visible dialog
 tool tips: Move the mouse pointer over an input field. A short text (“tool tip”) with
information about valid entries appears.
Primary functions are:
 selection of the menu language (German/English)
 establishment of the communication with the LMS5xx
 password-protected configuration with different operating levels
 system diagnostics
7.2.1 System requirements for SOPAS ET
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

SICK LMS5 Series Specifications

General

Brand	SICK
Model	LMS5 Series
Category	Accessories
Language	English