SICK S3000

Operating instructions Chapter 4
S3000
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Configurable functions
4.9.3 Using the contour as a reference
In addition to the protective field, the S3000 can also monitor a contour (e.g. the floor in
vertical applications or the wall in horizontal applications).
For contour monitoring you define a contour segment . The contour segment comprises a
positive  and a negative  tolerance band.
The OSSDs on the S3000 switch to the OFF state if …
 there is an object in the protective field.
 the surrounding contour changes by more than the tolerance band in the contour
segment (e.g. by opening a door or by changing the position of the S3000).
 You can define any number of contour segments.
 The contour segments must not be narrower than the configured resolution.
 At the points where a contour has been configured as a reference you cannot define
warning fields. If, for example, you use the floor as a reference for access protection, you
cannot configure a warning field there. However, you can, e.g., configure a warning field
to the left and right of the contour segment to control a warning signal on approach from
the side.
WARNING
Pay attention to the restricted field evaluation in the dual protective field mode!
If the Dual protective fields field mode is activated, then in the areas in which a contour is
configured as reference, there is no field evaluation of warning fields or protective fields.
You define the contour as a reference in the CDS field set editor.
Fig.
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Schematic diagram
of contour as reference
Notes
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