SICK RFU62 Series

8.1.2 Optical “process feedback” status indicator
The process feedback status indicator uses four LEDs that are located in the corners of
the antenna cover. The LEDs operate synchronously when displaying the status.
The behavior of the indicator (color, brightness, activation condition) can be configured
by the user.
The user can select from the following activation conditions:
•
Successful transponder handling process. The process consists of: trigger and
subsequent read, if applicable also writing of transponder data.
•
External SOPAS ET command, script
•
A pre-defined or user-defined evaluation condition has occurred.
NOTE
Select the activation condition and brightness using a configuration tool, for example
the SOPAS ET configuration software. This indicator can also be deactivated.
Operating mode: Quickstart
This operating mode for detecting transponders in the UHF field is intended for demon‐
stration purposes and for getting familiar with the operation of the device. In this mode,
the device automatically generates continuous read cycles. Contrary to normal read
operation (targeted read cycle triggering), the status indicator provides continuous feed‐
back on the success of the transponder detection.
Table 20: Function of the “process feedback” status indicator in Quickstart mode
Color Behavior Status
Blue Lights up at half
brightness
UHF field present
Blue Flashes at full bright‐
ness:
Flashing slowly
(f = 1.25 Hz)
1 transponder in field
Flashing quickly
(f = 2.5 Hz)
2 transponders in field
Flashing faster
(f = 5 Hz)
More than 2 transponders in field
The color of the indicator, and the brightness of the status indicator in Quickstart mode
cannot be modified.
NOTICE
Quickstart mode is not intended to be used during normal operation. It requires read
cycle triggering to be configured in the object trigger control settings in SOPAS ET.
Operating mode: Read mode
Table 21: Function of the “process feedback” status indicator in read mode
Color Behavior Status
Blue Lights up for the dura‐
tion of the in-progress
reading interval
Read operation was started by an external or internal
trigger source, device has started an internal reading
interval (event)
Green Lights up briefly Device has ended the internal reading interval.
Transponder detected and optionally selected condi‐
tion(s) met -> Good Read (event)
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