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SICK PGT-08-S User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PGT-08-S@SOPAS
Original operating instructions for Programming Tool PGT-08-S@SOPAS
Programming Tool for Encoders
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SICK PGT-08-S Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSICK
ModelPGT-08-S
CategoryMedia Converter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this document

Purpose of this document

These operating instructions describe the commissioning and use of the PGT-08-S hardware and SOPAS software for programming encoders.

Target audience

Intended for staff with technical training in programming programmable encoders from SICK Stegmann GmbH.

Information depth

Contains information on product description and commissioning/programming of PGT-08-S@SOPAS.

Symbols used

Explains icons used in the document, including warnings and notes.

Associated documents

Advises to follow assembly instructions and product information for the device being programmed.

General safety notes

Provides important safety precautions for using the programming tool and associated hardware.

PGT-08-S hardware and SOPAS product combination

Explains how the PGT-08-S hardware and SOPAS software work together for encoder programming.

Correct use

Details the proper usage of the PGT-08-S@SOPAS for programming SICK Stegmann GmbH encoders.

Foreseeable misuse

Outlines potential misuse scenarios and their consequences, like data loss or damage.

Installation

Installing SOPAS

Step-by-step guide for installing the SOPAS software, including notes on user accounts and network restrictions.

Updating via the internet

Instructions for updating device files online via www.my-sick.com, requiring internet and firewall permissions.

Updating via data card

Procedure for updating device files using a data card, involving downloading files and using the SOPAS installation wizard.

Overview of SOPAS

Interface

Describes the SOPAS software interface, including the menu bar, icons, and project/configuration toolbars.

Icons

Explains the function of icons in SOPAS, categorized by basic and device views.

Creating and managing projects

Details tasks like creating, renaming, protecting, saving, and opening projects in SOPAS.

Connecting and programming the encoder

PGT-08-S hardware

Describes the physical components of the PGT-08-S hardware, including connections and terminal blocks.

Connecting PGT-08-S hardware and encoder/connection to PC

Guides on connecting the PGT-08-S hardware to encoders and a PC, emphasizing correct adapter cables.

Setting up the encoder

Step-by-step process to set up an encoder, including creating a project and searching for devices.

Preparing the working area

Explains how to select an encoder and open views within the SOPAS working area.

Programming absolute encoders

Details the process of programming absolute encoders, referencing supported types and parameters.

Programming incremental encoders

Guides on programming incremental encoders, referencing supported types and parameters.

Importing/exporting encoder data (.txt)

How to import and export encoder configuration data using .txt files in SOPAS. Includes importing and exporting procedures.

Loading/saving encoder data (*.sopas)

How to load and save encoder configurations using SOPAS's native .sopas format. Includes loading and saving procedures.

Programming additional encoders

Instructions for programming multiple encoders, including cloning and different product families. Covers cloning and different family programming.

Appendix

PGT-08-S@SOPAS technical data

Lists supported encoder variants, types, and their corresponding type codes.

SOPAS system requirements

Specifies the hardware and software requirements for installing and running the SOPAS software.

Accessories

Lists available accessory adapter cables for connecting different encoder types to the PGT-08-S.

Connection diagrams

Provides visual diagrams for connecting various encoder types (DFS60/DFS2x/DFV60/VFS60) using different cable types.

Care and disposal

Information on cleaning and proper disposal of the PGT-08-S hardware. Includes care and disposal instructions.

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