SICK RFU610-10600

7.2.2 Installing SOPAS ET and the device description file
NOTE
Depending on the situation on site, administrator rights may be required on the PC to
install the software. The PC must provide a functioning Internet connection.
NOTE
The SOPAS ET configuration software, the current system prerequisites for installing the
software on the PC, and downloading instructions can be found online at:
www.sick.com/SOPAS_ET
1. Electrically connect one of the data interfaces of the device to the PC.
Recommended: Ethernet or USB interface.
2. Switch on the supply voltage for the device.
3. Start the PC.
4. Download and install the following components as per the instructions on the
product page of the software:
a) Current version of the SOPAS ET configuration software.
In this case, select the “Complete” option as suggested by the installation
wizard.
b) Required current device description file (*.sdd) for the device
5. If the installation of the configuration software does not start automatically, run
setup.exe in the download folder.
6. Follow the operating instructions to complete the installation.
7.3
Starting the SOPAS ET configuration software and connecting it to the device
1. Start the “SOPAS ET” program option after completing the installation.
Path: Start > Programs > SICK > SOPAS ET Engineering Tool > SOPAS.
By default, the software automatically searches for connected devices via the Eth‐
ernet, USB, and IO-Link interface.
2. Establish a connection between SOPAS ET and the device using the automatically
launched wizard. Access via the Ethernet interface.
To do so, select the relevant device in the list of available devices (default Ethernet
address: IP address: 192.168.0.1, subnet mask: 255.255.255.0).
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SOPAS ET establishes communication with the device and loads the associated
device description file. The Quickstart tab opens.
7.3.1 Quickstart with default settings
The purpose of the “Quickstart” function in the SOPAS ET configuration software is to
make it simple and easy to obtain first transponder read results using the device. In
this operating mode, the device displays all compatible transponders in its detection
range based on the current device settings.
NOTE
Quickstart mode is not intended to be used during normal operation. For operational
use, set a read cycle using the object trigger control in SOPAS ET.
To use Quickstart, all mounting and electrical installation work must be complete (see
the relevant chapters in these operating instructions).
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