SICK S3000

Operating instructions Chapter 11
S3000
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Diagnostics
Display Possible cause Rectification of the error
 A device connected via
EFI reports a
malfunction.
 Carry out a fault diagnosis of the device
connected with the S3000.
% Front screen
calibration active
No error
&   …  Channel 1 to 6 of the
contamination
measurement
contaminated
 Clean the front screen.
&  " No front screen fitted
or dazzling of the
contamination
measurement
 Re-fit the new front screen (then perform
front screen calibration).
If at the time of the error a front screen was
fitted:
 Check whether the S3000 is being dazzled
by an external light source, e.g. headlight,
infrared light source, stroboscopic light, sun
etc.
&  
and
&  
Traceability data in-
correct or front screen
calibration failed
 Carry out a front screen calibration or
replace the S3000, if necessary.
'   Internal error in the
S3000
 Replace the S3000.
'   Internal I/O module
error
 Replace the I/O module.
'   I/O module/sensor
head device combi-
nation invalid
 Check whether the correct I/O module has
been used, and replace if necessary.
If you have problems during troubleshooting, contact SICK support. Keep a copy of the
print out of the results of the diagnostics at hand.
11.5 Extended diagnostics
The CDS software supplied with the device (Configuration & Diagnostic Software) includes
extended diagnostic options. It allows you to narrow down the problem if the error is non-
specific or if you experience usage downtime problems. Detailed information to be found …
 in the online help for the CDS (Configuration & Diagnostic Software).
 in the user manual for the CDS.
Note