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LINERECORDER SENSOR User manual

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LINERECORDER SENSOR

Installation and operating instructions


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Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 4

Preconditions........................................................................................................................................... 4

System requirements .......................................................................................................................... 4

Licensing procedures ........................................................................................................................... 4

The installation routine ........................................................................................................................... 4

Initial installation ................................................................................................................................. 4

Software upgrade ................................................................................................................................ 4

Software operation ................................................................................................................................. 4

Connecting a device ............................................................................................................................ 5

Start screen of the LINERECORDER SENSOR application .................................................................... 5

Online parameter setting .................................................................................................................... 5

Memory plug ................................................................................................................................... 7

Cockpit ................................................................................................................................................. 7

Evaluation of measured values ....................................................................................................... 7

Offline parameter setting .................................................................................................................... 8

Saving a device file .......................................................................................................................... 9

Loading a stored device file ............................................................................................................. 9

Language selection .............................................................................................................................. 9

Language selection with Google Chrome ...................................................................................... 10

Language selection with Firefox .................................................................................................... 10

Language selection with Internet Explorer ................................................................................... 10

Frequently Asked Questions and Trouble Shooting List ....................................................................... 11


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List of illustrations

Figure 1: Overview of the applications .................................................................................................... 5

Figure 2: Online parameter setting ......................................................................................................... 5

Figure 3: List of available updates ........................................................................................................... 6

Figure 4: Dashboard with instruments and diagram ............................................................................... 8

Figure 5: Offline parameter setting ......................................................................................................... 9


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Introduction This document describes the preconditions for the installation, the installation as such and the

application of the software from ifm. This software makes it possible to configure ifm IO-Link sensors

online and offline.

Preconditions To install and use the software, the following preconditions and requirements are necessary:

System requirements

1. Free hard disk memory: min. 2.5 GB

2. RAM memory: min. 1 GB

3. Operating system: Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 or higher; Windows® Vista; Windows® 7;

Windows® 2000 SP2; Windows® Server 2003 Service Pack 2 or higher; Windows® Server 2008

4. Application: Web browser Firefox 8.0 or higher (recommended) or Internet Explorer 8.0 or

higher

5. Connections: 1 free USB port min. USB 2.0

6. Minimum requirement processor: none

7. Administrator rights

Licensing procedures

When LINERECORDER SENSOR is opened for the first time, the licence needs to be entered. A dialogue

window appears requesting a valid licence key. This key is part of the scope of delivery.

The installation routine Open the installation program LINERECORDERSENSOR.exe to install LINERECORDER SENSOR.

Initial installation

1. Open the installation program.

2. Accept the licence conditions and install the software

3. Close the installation dialogue after successful installation of the software.

Software upgrade

To install a software upgrade, take the same steps as for the initial installation. The existing licence key

remains valid and does not need to be entered again. Please contact your ifm sales partner for available

upgrades.

Software operation In the following, it is described how to use the software to connect and configure IO-Link devices online

and offline.


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Connecting a device

Connect the IO-Link device to the PC via the USB IO-Link master (V2.0) and, if the device has a display

or an indication of readiness, check the basic function (display of the status or the current value) of the

device on this interface. Via this connection, the device is also supplied with its operating voltage.

Start screen of the LINERECORDER SENSOR application

After the program is started, the online parameter setting is displayed and the applications described

further below are provided.

Application Description

Online parameter setting Permits parameter setting with device connection

Cockpit Displays instruments for all measurable parameters and an evaluation diagram

Offline parameter setting Permits parameter setting without device connection

Figure 1: Overview of the applications

Online parameter setting

Here, it is possible to install a device connected to the computer or to consult and change parameters.

In this context, either all parameters or the parameters of a selected filter can be displayed.

Figure 2: Online parameter setting

Selection of an application area (see chapter Start screen of the LINERECORDER SENSOR

application )

Operating elements:

1. Here, the values stored on the connected device are read. When the application is started,

the symbol is pink as long as no device is installed.

2. Here, the current values are written to the device.

3. This makes it possible to store the parameters in a file (file name extension: .lrp).


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4. This makes it possible to read and display the parameters stored in a file. After clicking on

this icon, the user can select the file that is to be read from.

5. This makes it possible to download updates of the IODD files. When the icon is pink, new

updates for the currently stored IODD files are available. The updates can be imported

automatically or manually. When the icon is grey, there are no updates more recent than the

current ones. In this case, only manual updating is possible.

Figure 3: List of available updates

Updates for all (upper field) or individual devices can be installed. To load an IODD file that is

not on the list, click on "Browsing …" to select an IODD file.

6. There, the displayed parameters are prepared for a print preview in a separate browser

window. The print preview contains the parameter name, the current value, the present value

(value on delivery), the permitted minimum and maximum value as well as a brief description.

It is also possible to add remarks. This overview can be printed.

7. This makes it possible to open the online user manual in a separate browser window.

Filter selection (all or individual filters): only the parameters of the selected filter are displayed.

When "all" is selected, all parameters are displayed.

Editing parameters (input field or selection from list).

The pen symbol indicates a currently modified parameter.

Header with information and an image of the installed device. The link in the bottom left image

opens the product description of the device in a separate browser window.


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The following information is given in the header:

1. Device name, e.g. TD2501

2. Manufacturer, e.g. ifm electronic gmbh

3. Device ID, e.g. 375

4. Serial number of the device, e.g. j0060150114

5. Device type, e.g. measured signal converter for temperature sensors

6. Hardware revision/firmware revision (internal version IDs), e.g. AB / 108

7. Device status (only displayed in the online parameter setting)

The header is shown both in the online and in the offline parameter setting.

Memory plug

A memory plug (E30398) can be used in the online parameter setting to save parameter values of any

unit. When a memory plug is connected, additional information is shown in the header:

1. Write protection – is represented by a lock symbol. If the lock is open, it is possible to write on

a filled memory plug – please note: this can produce inconsistent data! If the lock is closed

(memory plug blocked), it is not possible to write on a filled memory plug.

2. Stored device: if the memory plug is filled, the name of the device whose data is stored on the

memory plug is indicated.

The data of a device can be written on a memory plug (only possible if the memory plug is not already

filled with the data of another device).

Writing to the memory plug:

1. Connect a device whose data you would like to write to the memory plug, and install it.

2. Edit the parameters as you wish.

3. Connect a memory plug, but do not install the device.

4. Click on the button "Write to device".

The data is now stored on the memory plug. With the system commands "Command 'Write protect'"

and "Command 'Read Write'", the write protection can be activated or deactivated.

If a filled memory plug is installed, an additional icon appears at the top right. When you click on

this icon, the parameters of the device whose values are stored on the memory plug are displayed.

The icon changes to . When you click on this changed icon, the parameter list of the memory plug

and the first icon reappear.

Cockpit

Evaluation of measured values

The representation consists of 2 parts. In the upper part, 1 or several display instruments of the

connected sensor are shown with the current values of the measurable parameters ("Data sources").

In the lower part, a time diagram with the current values is shown. The time range of the diagram can

be changed with the "Edit" button of the diagram.


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Figure 4: Dashboard with instruments and diagram

Display of max. 6 instruments

Diagram for a defined period of time. Measured values for 2 different units can be shown in the

diagram.

Editing the diagram (headline, duration of the displayed interval in seconds) of the displayed data

sources

Operating elements of the cockpit:

1. Adjusting the sampling rate: how often are new measured values to be captured

2. Export: the measured values of the diagram display are written to a CSV file

3. Opening the user manual (see chapter Online parameter setting)

Offline parameter setting

The offline parameter setting is used to edit parameter sets even if no corresponding device is

connected to the interface.


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Figure 5: Offline parameter setting

Data of a device

View of the device catalogue: here, the manufacturer, device group and device type are shown

Symbol for inadmissible values: the current value of the parameter is invalid

Operating elements:

These are equivalent to the ones in chapter Online parameter setting. Reading a connected unit and

writing to an installed unit are not possible here.

The data of a device can be loaded via the device catalogue or from a file.

Saving a device file

In the offline mode, a manufacturer, a device group and then a device from this manufacturer can be

selected. In the offline mode, the data of the current device can be saved.

After the device is selected, the standard values of this device are imported. The representation is the

same as for the online parameter setting.

The values of the parameters can be changed (depending on the parameter, either by editing or by

selecting a different value from a list).

The current values can be written into a file. The acceptability of the values is not checked. The file has

the extension .lrp and is in the download directory of the computer. It is possible to reload an LRP file

and to display the parameter values again that are stored there.

Loading a stored device file

Parameters of a device can also be read from a device file that was stored before (see chapter Online

parameter setting).

Language selection

The software is available in several languages. The basic selection is automatically adapted to the

operating system. If you wish to change the language of the application, the procedure depends on

the web browser you are using.


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Language selection with Google Chrome

1. Navigate to the browser settings

2. Click on "Show advanced settings…"

3. Click on "Language and input settings…“

4. If the requested language is not listed at the top, select the requested language in the bottom

list and click "Add".

5. Select the requested language. If Google Chrome cannot be selected in this language, select a

different language or close the dialogue (without any changes)

6. Click on "Display Google Chrome in this language" and then on "Done"

7. Restart the browser!

Language selection with Firefox


2. Click "select" in the section "Content"

3. If the requested language is not listed on the top, select the requested language in the bottom

list and click "Add".

4. Drag the requested language in the upper list to the first position


Language selection with Internet Explorer


2. Select "Internet Options"

3. Click on "Languages"

4. If the requested language is not listed in the upper list, click "Add" and select the requested

language

5. Drag the requested language in the upper list to the first position



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Frequently Asked Questions and Trouble Shooting List In this section, frequently asked questions, diverse subjects and possible problems are discussed and

briefly answered.

For further support please contact the ifm Service.

No. Question or problem Reply

1. The installation routine is not finished A module may not have been correctly identified or the wrong driver was selected. Close the installation and start uninstall process. Then reboot the computer and restart the installation process.

2. Missing the old version LR Sensor after installing the new one

The old version and the IODD Library will be deleted, the Library of foreign sensors will persist.

3. Re-enter the licence key after installation If the software was deleted from the system before installation, the licence key has been removed from the system. The licence key will be valid.

4. Software does not start! Please reboot the computer.

5. The Online view is empty! Please start the function "Read from device", refer to section "Online parameter setting".

6. Sensor is not recognised or an error message appears, e.g. "No connected device found!"

Remove the USB cable from the computer and connect again after a short time. Start the procedure again.

7. Poor display in the web browser The application is optimised for the Google Chrome web browser but it should also work on other web browsers. A poor display does not have any impact on the function.

8. Content of Memory plug is not visible Please activate the content view of memory plug with function "show internal device of memory plug", refer to section "Memory plug"

9. You need more details of the device This function will be available in Online and Offline mode. When you click on the sensor image with the little arrow, a new window with the sensor homepage will open. All the information you need will be available.

10. Slow working application Process data will be recorded from the moment when you click on "read from device" and the sensor has been identified, this need memory space after a while. Please restart the application and reread the device.

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