Operating instructions Chapter 4
S300
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Configurable functions
4 Configurable functions
4.1 Compatibility mode
To ensure compatibility, the S300 safety laser scanners with firmware M 02.10 can be
operated in compatibility mode.
Activate the compatibility mode in the device selection wizard in the CDS.
Reasons why you must activate the compatibility mode or the compatibility mode is
activated automatically by the CDS:
You are using one of the following devices in an EFI system:
– S300 Professional CMS
– S300 Expert CMS
– S300 with firmware < 02.10 and serial number < 12210000
– S300 with system plug serial number < 12210000
– S3000 Professional CMS
– S3000 with firmware < B02.41 and serial number < 12210000
– S3000 Standard, Advanced, Professional with an I/O module with serial
number < 12210000
– S3000 Remote with an I/O module with serial number < 11240000
You configure an S300 with firmware < 02.10 and serial number < 12210000.
You configure an S300 with system plug serial number < 12210000.
You use an S300 with a system plug in which a configuration is saved, …
– that only supports the compatibility mode.
– that has been configured in the compatibility mode.
– that has been configured with a CDS version < 3.6.7.
You want to ensure newly configured devices can be replaced with old devices.
You want to replace old devices with new.