SICK Ranger3

5 Mounting
5.1 Mounting instructions
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Observe the technical data.
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To prevent condensation, avoid exposing the device to rapid changes in tempera‐
ture.
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The mounting site has to be designed for the weight of the device.
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It should be mounted so that it is exposed to as little shock and vibration as possi‐
ble. Optional mounting accessories are available, see "Accessories", page 75.
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Protect the device from moisture, contamination, and damage.
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A sufficient level of cooling using ambient air/convection and/or heat dissipation
through mechanical mounting must be ensured. Observe the permitted operating
temperature, see "Technical data", page 71.
5.2 Required parts
You need the following parts to get started with Ranger3:
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Ranger3 camera.
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PC with a network interface card (NIC) that supports Gigabit Ethernet. For informa‐
tion about requirements, see "Recommended network card settings", page 83.
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Ethernet cable for Gigabit Ethernet, with M12 connector for the camera.
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Power supply.
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Line-projecting laser.
5.3
Mounting the camera
When measuring range, the camera is used together with a line-projecting laser that
illuminates the cross-section of the object to be measured. The camera and the laser
are mounted so that the laser illuminates the object from one direction, and the cam‐
era views the object from another direction.
The laser line must be orthogonal to the movement direction of the object. Also mount
the camera so that the camera does not tilt sideways compared to the laser line, see
the figure below. This makes the laser line appear along the rows of the sensor in the
camera.
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Figure 3: Correct (left) and incorrect (right) mounting of the camera
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Laser line
For best result it is important to shield out direct sunlight and other disturbing light from
the field of view. It is recommended to use an optical band-pass filter to reduce ambi‐
ent light.
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MOUNTING
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