SICK MLG-2 ProNet - User Manual

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MLG-2 ProNet

Measuring automation light grid with

PROFIBUS fieldbus

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Table of Contents3
About this Document7
Information on the Operating Instructions7
Further Information7
Symbols and Document Conventions7
Abbreviations Used8
Safety Information9
General Safety Notes9
Correct Use9
Cybersecurity9
Qualification of Personnel10
Product Description11
Product Identification Via the SICK Product ID11
MLG-2 Type Code11
Monitoring Height12
Optical Properties12
Preconfigurations13
MLG-2 Product Properties13
Setup and Function13
Device Components of the MLG-214
Measurement Principle15
Beam Separations and Detection Height15
Sensing Ranges16
Synchronizing the MLG-216
Teach-In16
Beam Blanking17
Scan Time17
Response Time, Minimum Presence Time and Reproducibility of the MLG-218
Scan Time with Cross-Beam Function18
Scan Time with High-Speed Scan on the MLG-219
Beam Separation and Minimum Detectable Object20
Minimum Detectable Object with Parallel-Beam Function20
Minimum Detectable Object Length21
Minimum Detectable Object with Cross-Beam Function22
Minimum Detectable Object with High Measurement Accuracy from the MLG-223
Operating Reserve24
Operating Reserves on the MLG-224
MLG-2 Operating Modes24
Standard Operating Mode24
Transparent Operating Mode24
Dust- and Sunlight-Resistant Operating Mode25
Interfaces, Functions and Process Data25
Interfaces26
Configurable Functions26
Available Process Data28
Display and Operating Elements30
Sender30
Receiver31
Fieldbus Module32
Application Examples33
Application Examples for the MLG233
Mounting35
Scope of Delivery35
Recommended Mounting Arrangements35
Mounting with Light in Opposite Directions35
Mounting with Light in the same Direction36
Placement of Two Light Grids at Right Angles38
Minimum Distance from Reflective Surfaces39
Mounting Procedure40
Mounting the Quickfix Bracket41
Mounting the Flexfix Bracket43
Turning the Fieldbus Module on the MLG-245
Mounting the Fieldbus Module Offset from the MLG-247
Electrical Installation48
Fieldbus Module Connections49
Sender Connections51
Connecting the MLG-252
Commissioning55
Mechanical Alignment of Sender and Receiver55
Alignment and Teach-In56
The MLG-2 on the PROFIBUS Network58
Overview58
Addressing59
GSD File61
Manufacturer-Specific Object Library61
Cyclic Data (Process Data)64
Modules with Beam Functions65
Beam Function NBM65
Beam Function FBB66
Beam Function FBM66
Beam Function LBB67
Beam Function LBM67
Beam Function NCBB68
Beam Function NCBM68
Beam Function CBB69
Beam Function CBM69
Beam Function ODI70
Beam Function IDI70
Modules with System Information74
Modules for Initiating Operating Functions75
Compatibility Objects for the Preceding Version75
Acyclic Data (Service Data)78
Parameters for the Teach-In Function78
Example of the Blanking of Blocked Beams80
Example of Blanking Made Beams81
Bit-Coded Beam Mask for an MLG-2, with 30 Beams81
Parameters for Definition of Operating Mode and Performance Options82
Parameters with Auxiliary Resources and Diagnostic Options86
Beam Numbering87
Parameters with System Information90
Beam Evaluation91
Configuration with SOPAS et94
Preparation94
Installing the Software94
Device Selection94
Operation SOPAS et95
Interface95
Device Selection, Operating Mode and Function Level95
Display of the System Boundaries96
Wizards97
Display of the Process Quality97
Basic Functions and Status of the Output97
Detection Area - Simulation98
Combining Beams into Zones99
Using Beams for Object Recognition99
Using Beams for Height Classification100
Using Beams to Classify the Object Position100
Blanking Beams100
Image of the MLG-2 Rotated102
Expandable Menus for Configuration102
User Level103
Connection Via SOPAS et106
Service Settings (Service User Level)107
Log in to the SDD107
System Settings108
I/O Configuration109
Beam Numbering109
Measuring and Diagnostic Functions for Switching Outputs110
Address Configuration in SOPAS et110
Height Classification111
Example Representation of the Outer Dimension111
Settings for Height Classification112
Object Recognition113
Beams Highlighted in Color in the Simulation113
Object Recognition, Static114
Object Recognition, Dynamic114
Object Detection/Object Width115
Object Recognition with Tolerance115
Hole Detection/Hole Size117
Object Detection of Consecutive Objects117
Outside/Inside Dimension119
Detection of Consecutive Beams119
Measurement of the Outside Dimension120
Measurement of the Inside Dimension120
Classification of an Object Position121
Beam121
Classification of a Hole Position122
Beam122
Diagnostics124
Advanced Settings for the Outputs124
Zones125
Function Zone Measuring125
Examples of the Effect of a Configured125
Measuring Within Zones126
SOPAS et Beam Window - Combining Beams into Zones126
SOPAS et - Assigning an Application and Zone to an Output127
Teach-In128
Teach-In Quality128
Example of the Blanking of Blocked Beams129
Switching Thresholds from Material Teach-In130
Example of Blanking Made Beams130
Selection of Switching Thresholds from Material Teach-In in Installation Wizard131
Selection of Application Situation132
Selection of Relevant Rays133
Summary of the Determined Transmissions with a Positive Result134
Summary of the Determined Transmissions with a Negative Result134
Performance Options135
Illustration of the Measuring Object138
Cross Beamfunction139
SOAPS et - Activating Cross Beam Switching141
SOPAS et - Activating Cross Beam Measuring142
Energy Option (Only in EXPERT Function Level)143
Beam Evaluation143
Blocked Beams Hold (BBH) Evaluation Mode143
Lost Beams Hold (LBH) Evaluation Mode144
SOPAS et - Function Blocked Beams Hold (BBH)144
Simulation145
Start Simulation146
Beam Monitor (Only in EXPERT Function Level)147
Function Programming (in EXPERT Function Level)148
Beam Functions150
Servicing152
Troubleshooting153
Response to Faults153
SICK Support153
LED Indicators and Error Indicators153
Advanced Diagnostics on the MLG-2154
Decommissioning155
Disposal155
Returns155
Technical Data156
Data Sheet156
Fieldbus Module Data Sheet158
Diagrams160
Response Time and Minimum Presence Time Without High-Speed Scan160
Response Time and Minimum Presence Time for Highspeed Scan with 2.5 MM Raster161
Response Time and Minimum Presence Time During High-Speed Scan with up to 3.5 M Sensing Range162
Response Time and Minimum Presence Time During High-Speed Scan with up to 8.5 M Sensing Range162
Minimum Attenuation in Transparent Mode163
Required Minimum Attenuation for Devices with 2 M, 3 M, 5 M, 8.5 M and 14.5 M Sensing Range163
Minimum Transmission Difference for Switching Thresholds from Material Teach-In164
Spaces between Sender and Receiver164
Dimensional Drawings165
Dimensional Drawing for the MLG-2165
Measurement Tables166
Dimensional Drawings for the MLG-2 Fieldbus Module167
Ordering Information169
Accessories170
Auxiliary Equipment170
Mounting Materials170
Connection Materials170
Annex173
Conformities and Certificates173
Licenses173
List of Figures174
List of Tables177

Brand	SICK
Model	MLG-2 ProNet
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

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