SICK LMS500 Series User Manual

Commissioning and configuration
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Operating Instructions
Laser Measurement Systems of the LMS500 Product Family
Chapter 6
6 Commissioning and configuration
C
ommissioning requires a thorough check by qualified personnel!
B
efore you operate a system equipped with the LMS for the first time, make sure that the
system is first checked and released by qualified personnel. On this issue, observe the
notes in chapter 2 “For your safety” on page 11.
Commissioning, configuration and diagnostics are undertaken using the SOPAS ET
configuration software supplied.
6.1 Overview of the commissioning steps
• install SOPAS ET configuration software
• establish communication with the LMS
• create a custom parameter set using SOPAS ET and save in non-volatile memory in the
LMS
• test LMS for correct function
6.2 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 LMS
• password-protected configuration with different operating levels
• system diagnostics
6.2.1 System requirements for SOPAS ET
• standard Intel Pentium PC or compatible, at least Pentium III, 500 MHz
• minimum 256 MB RAM, 512 MB RAM recommended
• data interface RSF232, Ethernet or CAN
• operating system: MS Windows 2000, XP or VISTA
• monitor with 256 colours minimum, 65.536 colours recommended (16 Bit High Color)
• screen resolution at least 800 × 600

SICK LMS500 Series Specifications

General

Brand	SICK
Model	LMS500 Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English