SICK NAV350

Operating Instructions
NAV350
Commissioning and configuration
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Chapter 6
6.2 SOPAS ET configuration software
The interactive configuration is carried out using SOPAS ET. Using this configuration soft-
ware, you can configure and test the measurement properties, the analysis behaviour and
the output properties of the NAV350 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 for 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 infor-
mation about valid entries appears.
Primary functions are:
• selection of the menu language (German/English)
• establishment of the communication with the NAV350
• password-protected configuration with different operating levels
• diagnostics of the NAV350
6.2.1 Installation of SOPAS ET
Download the latest SOPAS ET software on the internet www.sick.com. The
download’s
size is about 150MB. It includes the setup.exe installing the SOPAS Engineering Tool.
To complete the installation, follow the instructions.
6.2.2 SOPAS ET default setting
6.3 Establish communication with the NAV350
Important For communication via TCP/-IP, the TCP/-IP protocol must be active on the PC.
On the connection of PC/host, following this sequence:
1. Switch on the PC.
2. Connect PC to the NAV350 using data cable.
3. Switch on the supply voltage for the NAV350.
The NAV350 performs a self-test and initialises itself.
Parameter Value
Language for the user interface English (the software must be re-started after a
change)
Units of length Metric
User group (operating level) Machine operator
Download the parameters to the NAV350 Immediate on change, temporary in the NAV350 RAM
Upload the parameters from NAV350 After switching online, automatic
Window layout 3 (project tree, help, working area)
Serial communication COM1: 9,600 Bd/115,200 Bd, 8 data bits, even parity,
1stop bit
Tab. 14: SOPAS ET default setting