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LMS400 laser measurement sensor

LMS400

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Device description LMS400-XXXX (jar file)

Device specific software module for SOPAS ET

V 01.01.20 or higher

SOPAS ET Configuration software V 03.00 or higher

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Contents

Table of contents

1 About this document ............................................................................................... 51.1 Function of this document .......................................................................................... 51.2 Target group ................................................................................................................ 51.3 Depth of information ................................................................................................... 51.4 Symbology used .......................................................................................................... 52 For your safety ......................................................................................................... 62.1 Authorised personnel .................................................................................................. 62.2 General safety notes and protective measures ........................................................ 63 Configuration ........................................................................................................... 73.1 Preparing the configuration ........................................................................................ 73.2 Application ................................................................................................................... 83.3 Position ........................................................................................................................ 93.4 Basic parameters ...................................................................................................... 123.5 Advanced parameters ............................................................................................... 153.6 Filter ........................................................................................................................... 163.7 Digital inputs/Trigger ................................................................................................ 183.8 Encoder and synchronization ................................................................................... 223.9 Interfaces ................................................................................................................... 234 Level Control .......................................................................................................... 264.1 Column width ............................................................................................................. 264.2 Column length ........................................................................................................... 274.3 Evaluation result ....................................................................................................... 294.4 Output message ........................................................................................................ 315 Monitor ................................................................................................................... 325.1 Scan view ................................................................................................................... 325.2 Display of the Level Control application .................................................................. 336 Service ................................................................................................................... 366.1 Version information ................................................................................................... 366.2 Operating data ........................................................................................................... 366.3 System status ............................................................................................................ 367 Glossary ................................................................................................................. 378 Index ....................................................................................................................... 39

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Abbreviations

BCC Block Character Check

CAN Controller Area Network = standardised fieldbus system with message-based protocol for exchanging data

CS Checksum

EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-only Memory

FSI Fast Serial Interface = SICK proprietary communication interface

HTML Hypertext Markup Language = page description language on the Internet

LED Light Emitting Diode

LMS SICK AG laser measurement sensor

RAM Random Access Memory = volatile memory with direct access

RIS Remission Information System

ROM Read-only memory (permanent)

SOPAS ET SICK OPEN PORTAL for APPLICATION and SYSTEMS Engineering Tool = configuration software for the configuration of the LMS400

Figures

Fig. 1: LMS coordinates above a conveyor system .........................................................10

Fig. 2: Gamma angle .........................................................................................................11

Fig. 3: Measurement area ................................................................................................12

Fig. 4: Measured value quality as a function of scan frequency and angular resolution ...........................................................................................13

Fig. 5: Scanning area of the LMS400 ..............................................................................14

Fig. 6: Errors in the entry of the scan area ......................................................................15

Fig. 7: Scan view ................................................................................................................33

Fig. 8: Display of the Level Control results ......................................................................34


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1 About this document

Please read this chapter carefully before working with this documentation and the LMS400 laser measurement sensor.

1.1 Function of this document

This document provides technical personnel information on the configuration and diagnostics on the LMS400 laser measurement sensor using the SOPAS ET configuration software.

1.2 Target group

The target group for this document are people such as technicians, service technicians and engineers who configure and perform diagnostics on the LMS400.

1.3 Depth of information

This document contains information on the configuration, diagnostics and troubleshooting on the LMS400 laser measurement sensor with the aid of the SOPAS ET configuration software.

Planning and using measurement sensors such as the LMS400 also require specific technical skills which are not detailed in this documentation.

When operating the LMS400 laser measurement sensor, the national, local and statutory rules and regulations must be observed.

1.4 Symbology used

Recommendation Recommendations are designed to give you assistance in the decision-making process with respect to a certain function or a technical measure.

Note Refer to notes for device special features.

Explanation Explanations provide background knowledge on technical relationships.

MENU COMMAND This typeface indicates a term in the SOPAS ET user interface.

Terminal output This typeface indicates messages that the LMS400 outputs via its aux interface.

Take action … Instructions for taking action are shown by an arrow. Read carefully and follow the instructions for action.

This symbol refers to additional available documentation.

ATTENTION

Warning!

A warning indicates an actual or potential hazard. They are designed to help you to prevent accidents and to protect the device from being damaged.

Read carefully and follow the warning notices!

References to the software show you where to you can make the related setting in SOPAS ET.


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2 For your safety

This chapter deals with your own safety and the safety of the equipment operators.

Please read this chapter carefully before configuring the LMS400.

2.1 Authorised personnel

The LMS400 laser measurement sensor must be configured and commissioned only by adequately qualified personnel.

The following qualifications are necessary for the various tasks:

knowledge on the use and operation of devices in the related application (e.g. conveyors)

knowledge on the software and hardware environment in the related application (e.g. conveyors)

basic knowledge of the Windows operating system

basic knowledge of an HTML browser (e.g. Internet Explorer)

experience in data transmission modes

2.2 General safety notes and protective measures

ATTENTION

Safety notes

Please observe the following items in order to ensure the correct and safe use of the LMS400 laser measurement sensor.

The notices in this online help (e.g. on use, mounting, installation or integration into the existing machine controller) must be observed.

National/international rules and regulations apply to the installation, commissioning, use and periodic technical inspections of the laser measurement sensor, in particular:

– work safety regulations/safety rules

– other relevant health and safety regulations

Manufacturers and operators of the sensor are responsible for obtaining and observing all applicable safety regulations and rules.

The tests must be carried out by specialist personnel or specially qualified and authorised personnel and must be recorded and documented to ensure that the tests can be reconstructed and retraced at any time.


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Configuration Chapter 3

3 Configuration

The LMS400 laser measurement sensor is adapted to the on-site measurement situation by means of the configuration. You can configure and test the measurement properties, the analysis behaviour and the output properties of the sensor as required.

Note Along with the interactive configuration with the aid of SOPAS ET, you can also configure the LMS400 using configuration messages.

Save parameters permanently

The data are initially saved in RAM in the sensor so that you can check the effect

immediately. On completion of the configuration, you must save the parameters in the

EEPROM of the LMS400.

How to save the parameters permanently in the LMS400:

3.1 Preparing the configuration

To configure the LMS400 laser measurement sensor, you need:

SOPAS ET configuration software (not included in scope of delivery).See Internet under: www.sick.com/sopas

PC/notebook (Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10) with Ethernet interface (RJ45) and optional serial interface (RS232).Device not included in scope of delivery.

Optional for configuration via serial interface (RS232): a threecore RS232 connection cable (null modem cable) for connecting PC and LMS400. Cable not included in scope of delivery.

How to prepare the configuration:

Ensure that the LMS400 laser measurement sensor has been correctly assembled and that the electrical connections are also correct.

Plan all required settings (operating modes, beam coding, resolution, measured value filtering, trigger etc.).

On this subject please read section “Data communication using messages” in the chapter “Product description” of the LMS400 operating instructions.

ATTENTION

Don’t switch off the voltage supply during configuration!

Switching off the voltage supply during configuration causes all parameters already configured to be lost.

From the LMS400-XX00 menu, choose the command PARAMETER, SAVE PERMANENT.

In this way the parameters are saved in the EEPROM in the LMS400 and will also be available after the device is switched off and on again.


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Connect the PC/notebook with the aux interface of the LMS400. The connection of the PC is described in chapter “Electrical installation” in the LMS400 operating instructions.

Install the SOPAS ET configuration software.

Note The second generation of SOPAS ET (version 2.38.3) can continue to be used, although support for it is no longer being provided. To receive updates or support, please use the latest version, i.e., the third generation of SOPAS ET (version 3.xx).

Download and installation of SOPAS ET

The configuration software SOPAS ET, the current system prerequisites for the PC, and the

instructions for downloading the software and the device description file(s) can be found in

the Web at: www.sick.com/sopas.

1. Start PC.

2. Download and install version V3.x of the SOPAS ET configuration software from the online product page for the software by following the instructions provided there.Administrator rights may be required on the PC to install the software.

3. Start the “SOPAS ET” program option after completing the installation. Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\SICK\SOPAS ET\SopasET.exe or via Windows search.

4. Install the device driver (SDD) in the device catalog using the wizard (gear symbol). The *.jar file can be obtained from the online repository if an Internet connection is present.

5. In the device search list, establish a connection between SOPAS ET and the LMS400 using the search settings. To do this, select the LMS4xx family of devices and select the default IP address 192.168.0.1 when connecting for the first time. The device is detected and can now be integrated into a project for configuration purposes.

Note The installation file for SOPAS ET and the *.jar file for the device driver can also be exported to a data card in order to install them on another PC when there is no Internet connection.

The LMS4xx does not support Automatic Private IP Addressing (auto-IP). For this reason, the device is not detected by the default search. To ensure the device search is successful, the correct IP address and a sufficiently precise address range must be specified. It is possible to save a search setting that has been set up specifically for this purpose under a separate name (default: IP address = 192.168.0.1, subnet mask = 255.255.255.0).

3.2 Application

The LMS400 can be operated in two modes:

as a laser measurement sensor for the acquisition and output of pure measured data, e.g. to a host

using the Level Control application for completeness and contents checks, e.g. on containers

If you select the Level Control application, additional and different parameters will be displayed:

see section 3.3 “Position” on page 9

see chapter 4 “Level Control” on page 26

On this subject please read the chapter “Level Control” of the LMS400 operating instructions.


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see section 3.6.4 “Filter for the Level Control application” on page 18

see section 3.7.7 “Internal gate” on page 22

How to select the Level Control application:

3.3 Position

Note The POSITION device page is only displayed if you have activated the Level Control application (see 3.2 on page 8).

On this device page you can enter the coordinates and angle of the LMS400 over the conveyor system and in this way define the zero point for the system.

You can also define the relevant working area as the measurement area.

3.3.1 Coordinates

As delivered the zero point for the distance measurement is at the origin of the laser (marked by a dot on the top and underside of the housing).

The Level Control application requires a global zero point to which all other settings refer (e.g. right edge of the conveyor system as seen in the transporting direction). You can define this zero point with the aid of the X, Y and Z coordinates.

As a rule this zero point is at the bottom right edge of the conveyor system as seen in the transporting direction.

Fig. 1: LMS400 coordinates above a conveyor system

X coordinate

Enter the value 0 mm in the field.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER the device page APPLICATION.

In the APPLICATION field select the option LEVEL CONTROL.

The additional device pages for the application are displayed in the project tree.

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Y coordinate

Enter in the field the distance between the vertically incident beam and the zero point for the measurement. A plumb line positioned in the middle of the sensor is helpful.

Z coordinate

Enter in the field the distance from the zero point for the measurement to the top edge of the transporting area.

Note There is an installation setup for the configuration of the position of the LMS400. Start the assistant on the LMS400_XX00 menu, COMMISSIONING, START INSTALLATION HELP.

How to define the coordinates:

3.3.2 Angle

Using the fields on the device page you can define the angle at which the LMS400 is mounted in relation to the conveyor system.

Alpha

Enter 90° for the ALPHA angle.

Beta

Enter 0° for the BETA angle.

Gamma

Read the angle GAMMA on the mounting kit for the LMS400, in general this angle is 0°.

Note An installation setup is available for the definition of the angle Gamma. Start the assistant on the LMS400_XX00 menu, COMMISSIONING, START INSTALLATION HELP.

On this subject please read the section “Determining the coordinates using the installation setup” in the chapter “Level Control” of the LMS400 operating instructions”.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER the device page POSITION.

Enter the related values in the X COORDINATE, Y COORDINATE, Z COORDINATE fields.

On this subject please read the section “Determining the coordinates using the installation setup” in the chapter“Level Control” of the LMS400 operating instructions.




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Fig. 2: Gamma angle

How to define the angles of the LMS400:

3.3.3 Measurement area

You define the working area relevant for the Level Control application as the measurement area. You define for this measurement area a left and right border as well as a top and bottom border. All four values refer to the global zero point defined previously.

Fig. 3: Measurement area

Notes Ensure that the zero point is on the right and Y extends to the left. For this reason the value for the left border is always greater than the value for the right border.

The bottom border can also have a negative value, e.g. to include the conveyor system in the evaluation.

Gamma

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In the ANGLE area enter the values for the measurement area borders in the fields.

Top border,e.g. 500 mm

Bottom border,usually 0 mm

Right border,usually 0 mm

Left border,e.g. 1200 mm

Measurement area

Zero point




All measured values outside the measurement area are invalid and are not taken into account.

How to define the measurement area:

3.4 Basic parameters

To be able to perform measurements with the LMS400, the basic parameters must be configured. For this purpose configure the size of the scanning area, the angular resolution and the scanning frequency in the scan settings.

3.4.1 Current device parameters

The CURRENT DEVICE PARAMETER area indicates the scanning frequency and the angular resolution actually set and the resulting measured value quality.

Note Values are only displayed if you configure a device online, that is the PC is connected to the device.

Measured value quality

You cannot configure the measured value quality directly. The sensor calculates the measured value quality based on the configured angular resolution and the scanning frequency.

The measured value quality should ideally be 7. A higher value corresponds to a better measured value quality. If the measured value quality determined from the parameters is lower than 7, the sensor is no longer compliant with the values given in the technical data.


In the MEASUREMENT AREA area enter the values for the measurement area borders in the fields.


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At a high scan frequency and fine angular resolution, the sensor provides more measured values with a tendency to a lower measured value quality than for a coarse angular resolution and low scan frequency. You can estimate the achievable measured value quality based on the following diagram.

Fig. 4: Measured value quality as a function of scan frequency and angular resolution

How to display the current device parameters:

Scanning frequency wizard

Determine scanning frequency and angular resolution using the scanning frequency wizard. There are two options in the scanning frequency wizard:

Choose the option ANGULAR RESOLUTION and in the VALUE field enter the required angle in °.

Choose the option FREQUENCY and in the VALUE field enter the required frequency in Hz.

Various configuration options are displayed in the next step. The recommended options (measured value quality 7) have a green dot in the RECOMMENDED column.

Recommendation Choose the configuration that provides the highest measured value quality.

Once you have completed the wizard the new parameters will be displayed in the CURRENT DEVICE PARAMETER area.

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Lower measured value quality

Measured value quality 7

In the LMS400 operating instructions in the section “Measured value quality” of the chapter “Product description” you will find tables with the measured value qualities given by the angular resolution and scanning frequency.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER the device page BASIC PARAMETER.

The CURRENT DEVICE PARAMETER area indicates the SCANNING FREQUENCY and the ANGULAR RESOLUTION actually set and the resulting MEASURED VALUE QUALITY.


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How to open the scanning frequency wizard:

Note On master/slave operation (see “Master/slave configuration (synchronization)” on page 22), master and slave must be configured to the same scanning frequency and angular resolution.

3.4.2 Scan settings

Scanning area

The scanning area of the LMS400 covers an angle of maximum 70°, the minimum starting angle is 55° (see Fig. 5). Using the STARTING ANGLE and ANGULAR RANGE fields you can adjust the scan area.

Fig. 5: Scanning area of the LMS400

How to define the scanning area:

Explanation The values that can be entered are dependent on each other. If, for example, 95° are given as the STARTING ANGLE, the ANGULAR RANGE can only be a maximum of 30°. If, for instance you enter 60° as the angular range, the starting angle can be a maximum of 65°.


Click in the CURRENT DEVICE PARAMETER area the SCANNING FREQUENCY WIZARD button.

Starting angle 55° to 123°

Angular range 2° to 70°

55° 123°


In the SCAN SETTINGS area enter a value between 55° und 123° in the STARTING ANGLE field.

Enter a value between the maximum 70° und minimum 2° in the ANGULAR RANGE field.


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Invalid entries are displayed in SOPAS ET with a red border (see Fig. 6).

Fig. 6: Errors in the entry of the scan area

3.4.3 Other settings

In the MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS area you can define a device name for the LMS400. The device name will then be displayed on the project tree. Use this field, for example, to make it easier to differentiate between different applications.

How to enter a device name:

If the PC is connected to the LMS400 and the device is switched online, the device name is displayed in the project tree.

3.5 Advanced parameters

Note The advanced parameters are only available in the “Authorised client” user level.

Enable extended RIS detectivity

If you want to measure objects with remission values smaller or higher than the values given in the data sheet for the LMS400, you can extend the so-called Remission-Information-System (RIS) in the LMS400. In this way the RIS facilitates, e.g., the improved detection of dark or lighter bodies with reduced accuracy.

For measured values that are measured using extended RIS detectivity the following applies:

The distance value may not have the defined measuring accuracy.

The same measurement point/the same object will not necessarily be detected by another LMS400 because the remission value determined is dependent on the factory calibration of the sensor, outside the specified range the calibration may be subject to minor variations.

With extended RIS detectivity, your application must therefore evaluate, based on additional criteria, whether the distance value is to be used or not.


In the MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS area enter a device name with a maximum of 16 characters in the DEVICE NAME field.

Press the Return key.

On this subject please read the section “Extended RIS detectivity” in the chapter “Product description” of the LMS400 operating instructions .


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How to activate the extended RIS detectivity:

3.6 Filter

The LMS400 has digital filters for the pre-processing and optimisation of the measured distance values.

Notes You can combine the filters as required.

If several filters are active, then the filters act one after the other on the result of the previous filter. The processing in this case follows the following sequence:

– edge filter

– median filter

– range filter

– mathematical filter

Active filter functions change the measured values that are output. It is not possible to convert filtered output values back to the original measured values.

3.6.1 Contour filter

Edge filter

The edge filter prevents incorrect/extreme distance values at edges that result from it not being possible to determine a distance value for the previous or next point (e.g. if the previous/next measured point was too dark or outside the measuring range of 3 metres).

With the edge filter enabled, the LMS400 also sets a distance value to 0 at each edge.

Note Using the edge filter, points can be completely suppressed at the outer edges of the object. In this case the width determined for an object is too narrow by up to 2 × the angular resolution.

How to activate the edge filter:

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER, BASIC PARAMETER the device page ADVANCED PARAMETERS.

Select there in the ADVANCED DEVICE PARAMETERS area the option DARK or LIGHT.

On this subject please read the section “Edge filter” in the chapter “Product description” of the LMS400 operating instructions.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER the device page FILTER.

Select there in the CONTOUR area the option ACTIVATE EDGE FILTER.


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Median filter

Note The median filter is not available if on the APPLICATION device page the LEVEL CONTROL option was selected (see 3.2 “Application” on page 8).

The median filter reduces individual extreme values over the entire measurement line by outputting the median for each measurement point (not: the mean/average) from a 3 × 3 matrix. The matrix comprises nine measured values: The distance values for the point and its neighbouring points, as well as the distance values determined for these points in the previous and subsequent scan.

How to activate the median filter:

3.6.2 Range filter

Note The range filter is not available if on the APPLICATION device page the LEVEL CONTROL option has been selected (see 3.2 “Application” on page 8).

The range filter reduces the number of valid measured values by only outputting distance values that are within a specific distance range. For other measured values the filter delivers the distance value 0 and the remission value 0 as the result.

How to activate the range filter:

3.6.3 Mathematical filter

The mean filter smooths the distance value. For this purpose the filter forms the arithmetic mean over several scans. The number of scans can be configured.

Recommendation Use the mean filter together with the median filter. In this way individual outliers will be smoothed in advance by the median filter.

How to activate the mean filter:

On this subject please read the section “Median filter” in the chapter “Product description” of the LMS400 operating instructions.


Select there in the CONTOUR area the option ACTIVATE MEDIAN FILTER.


Select there in the RANGE area the option ACTIVATE RANGE FILTER.

In the MIN. MEASUREMENT DISTANCE field enter a value of at least 700 mm and maximum 3000 mm.

Then in the MAX. MEASUREMENT DISTANCE field enter a value larger than the value in the MIN. MEASUREMENT DISTANCE field and maximum 3000 mm.

On this subject please read in the LMS400 operating instructions chapter “Product description”, section “Mean filter”.


Select there in the MATHEMATICAL area the option ACTIVATE MEAN FILTER.

In the NUMBER OF AVERAGED SCANS field enter a value of at least 2 and maximum 100.


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3.6.4 Filter for the Level Control application

Z median filter

The Z median filter forms a 3 by 3 median from the Z values for the measured points (and not, like the median filter, from the polar distance values).

How to activate the Z median filter:

Interval distance

At large column lengths and low conveyor speed a quantity of scans will be obtained that is inappropriate for the evaluation of a column in the X direction. For this reason with the aid of an interval you can define the magnitude of the distance between two scans that are to be used for the measurement.

How to configure the interval distance:

3.7 Digital inputs/Trigger

Using the settings on the device page you can define whether the start and end of the measurement are defined by triggers.

You can select whether the settings for the triggering are to be time or distance controlled.

You can define the sources for the triggering and if necessary the logic and debounce for the digital inputs.

You can also define whether the laser in the LMS400 is switched on by a trigger or remains switched on continuously.

3.7.1 Operating principle of the LMS400

Note You can only change the settings if the Level Control application is activated (see 3.2 on page 8).

The settings define what determines the start and end of the measurement.

Free runningIn case of free running operating mode, measured value messages are output after the LMS400 has received the measured value request until the output of measured values is stopped by a stop message. Measurements are performed continuously or with internal gate between the reception of the measured value request and the reception of the stop message (see 3.7.7 on page 22).

Triggered (gate)If you use an external gate, then the start and end of the gate (that is e.g. switching on and off a photoelectric switch on a digital input) define the length of the columns.


Select there in the LEVEL CONTROL area the option ACTIVATE Z-MEDIAN FILTER.


Enter there in the LEVEL CONTROL are in the INTERVAL DISTANCE field the necessary value in mm.


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3.7.2 Common settings

In the COMMON SETTINGS area you can select whether the remaining settings for the triggering are to be time or track controlled.

Note The method of control can only be changed in the “Service” user level.

In the case of time-dependent control, enter the debounce, delay, etc. in ms.

In the case of track-dependent control, enter the debounce, delay, etc. in mm.

The debounce, delay, etc. are determined for track controlled triggering using the actual distance determined by the encoder (see 3.8.2 on page 23). Velocity fluctuations in the conveyor system are then irrelevant.

How to define the general settings:

3.7.3 Digital inputs

The digital inputs 1 and 3 (IN1 and IN3) are used for triggering the LMS400, for example using external switches or sensors. To bridge bounce times on external switches, you can configure an input delay for the inputs. For both inputs you can also select whether they are to be active high or active low.

Note Depending on whether the measurement is triggered time or track controlled (see 3.7.2 “Common settings” on page 19), you must enter the debounce for the inputs in ms or mm.

How to configure the settings for the digital inputs 1 and 3:

Note You must add the input delay to the start delay for the triggering (see 3.7.4 “Gate” on page 20).

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER the device page DIGITAL INPUTS/TRIGGER.

In the COMMON SETTINGS area select whether the measurement is to be triggered time or track controlled.

You will find the pin assignment for the inputs in the LMS400 operating instructions in the chapter “Electrical installation”.


Select under DIGITAL INPUT SETTINGS in the LOGIC selection field, whether the related input is to be ACTIVE HIGH or ACTIVE LOW.

In the DIGITAL INPUT SETTINGS area in the DEBOUNCING IN1 or DEBOUNCING IN3 field enter the path for the conveyor system in mm that is necessary to debounce the switches or sensors connected.

Or

In the DIGITAL INPUT SETTINGS area in the DEBOUNCING IN1 or DEBOUNCING IN3 field enter the input delay in ms that is necessary to debounce the switches or sensors connected.


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3.7.4 Gate

The LMS400 provides several trigger sources for gate control. These can start or stop the measurement immediately or initiate a delayed start and/or stop of the measurement.

SOPAS ET provides several trigger sources for gate control:

digital inputs

software trigger

CAN BUS

test trigger (see 3.7.6 “Advanced I/O settings” on page 22)

triggering by the LMS400 master

The trigger sources can stop or start the measurement immediately, or trigger a delayed measurement start and/or stop.

In addition, you can extend the gate produced by the triggering with a so-called expansion distance.

Note Depending on whether the measurement is triggered time or track controlled (see 3.7.2 “Common settings” on page 19), you can enter the delay and expansion as a distance or as a time.

Example:

A photoelectric switch is mounted 1000 mm in front of the scan line. You initialise the start of the measurement on the entry of the object into the photoelectric switch. You initialise the measurement when the object leaves the photoelectric switch.

1000 mm are entered as the distance delay. In this way the measurement is actually only started when the object reaches the scan line, and only stops when it leaves the scan line.

If an expansion distance of 50 mm is now entered, the measurement starts 50 mm before the object reaches the scan line and stops 50 mm after it leaves the scan line.

You can start and stop the measurement using one trigger source or you can use one trigger source to start and a second to stop the measurement.

How to configure a gate:

Gate for the Level Control application

In the Level Control application the start and stop of the gate (that is e.g. switching on and off a photoelectric switch) define the length of the columns or the length over which columns are generated (see 3.7.7 on page 22).

On this subject please read section “Control of the measurement process using a gate” in the chapter “Product description” of the LMS400 operating instructions.


In the GATE SETTINGS area in the START TRIGGER SOURCE and STOP TRIGGER SOURCE selection field select the source for the triggering.

Configure as necessary DISTANCE DELAY and EXPANSION DISTANCE.

On this subject please read the section “Evaluation in X direction” in the chapter “Level Control” of the LMS400 operating instructions.



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3.7.5 Laser control

With laser control active, the switching on of the laser is controlled by the gate configured or by a dedicated source.

GATE CONTROLLED The laser is controlled by start and stop trigger source configured in the Gate settings area (see 3.7.4 “Gate” on page 20).

DEPENDENT ON SOURCE

The laser is controlled by the source configured in the SOURCE selection field. The control is independent of the settings made in the GATE SETTINGS area.

Control of the laser by a dedicated source

As soon as the LMS400 has calculated, based on encoder pulses (see 3.8.2 “Increment configuration” on page 23) that a certain distance (the laser off distance) has been reached, it switches off the laser. In addition, a laser timeout ensures that after a certain amount of time, the laser is switched off in all circumstances.

If, between switching on and off the laser, the start trigger is set again (for instance by a new object passing a photoelectric switch), the distance calculation and the laser switch off delay counter are set to zero and re-started. The laser therefore remains switched on.

How to configure the laser control:

In the LASER TIMEOUT field enter the time in minutes after which the laser is to be switched off.

In the LASER OFF DISTANCE field enter the distance after which the laser is to be switched off.

Note The LMS400 can count a maximum of 30000 encoder pulses from the time the trigger is activated until the lasers are switched off. With the encoder resolution of 0.2 mm/incr. of the recommended encoder this results in 30000 × 0.2 mm = 6000 mm.

On this subject please read the section “Laser control” in the chapter “Product description” of the LMS400 operating instructions.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER the device page DIGITAL INPUTS/TRIGGER, area LASER CONTROL.

In the LASER CONTROL area select the GATE CONTROLLED or INDEPENDENT option.

In the case of independent laser control, in the SOURCE selection field select the DIGITAL INPUT IN1 or DIGITAL INPUT IN3 option if the laser is to be triggered by switches or sensors that are connected to inputs. Select the SOFTWARE TRIGGER option if the laser is to be triggered using a message over one the interfaces.


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3.7.6 Advanced I/O settings

In the TEST TRIGGER SETTINGS area you can configure the pulse length and the pause length for the test trigger.

Here …

the pulse length defines the length between the start of triggering and the stop of triggering.

the pause length defines the pause between two triggers.

Using the test trigger you can trigger the gate and the laser control to perform the test measurements.

How to configure the test trigger settings:

3.7.7 Internal gate

Note The INTERNAL GATE device page is only displayed if you have activated the application Level Control (see 3.2 on page 8).

If you use an internal gate, the GATE ON parameter defines the length of the columns and the GATE OFF parameter defines the gap between two columns.

The columns can be “generated” continuously by the internal gate or instead limited by an external gate (see 3.7.4 on page 20).

If you use an external gate, the start and end of the gate define the start and end of column generation. Between start and end the internal gate defines the length of the columns.

How to configure an internal gate:

3.8 Encoder and synchronization

3.8.1 Master/slave configuration (synchronization)

If you use two LMS400 as master and slave over the “System” connection, then you must configure one device as master and the other one as slave.

Notes On master/slave operation, master and slave must be configured to the same scanning frequency and angular resolution (see “Scan settings” on page 14).

Once the mirrors have run up, master and slave must synchronise with each other. This can take up to 120 seconds. Note that until synchronisation is complete, the measured values supplied by the two devices are not synchronised.

Phase

On the use of two LMS400 in a master/slave system it may occur that one LMS400 received the beams from the other LMS400 and is affected by the beams.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER, DIGITAL INPUTS/TRIGGER the device page ADVANCED IO SETTINGS.

Enter the required values in the PULSE LENGTH and PAUSE LENGTH fields.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER, DIGITAL INPUTS/TRIGGER the device page ADVANCED IO SETTINGS.

In the INTERNAL GATE area select the option INTERNAL GATE and define the columns using the GATE ON and GATE OFF fields.


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To significantly reduce the probability of mutual interference, the two LMS400 can synchronise with each other so that their rotating mirrors rotate offset from each other by a specific angle. This angle is termed the “Phase”.

Recommendation On the master set a phase of 35°. Then the mirrors will rotate offset by one half field of view.

How to configure the devices as a master or slave:

3.8.2 Increment configuration

The LMS400 can use the pulses from an encoder to determine the position or velocity. As an alternative, it is also possible to enter a constant velocity that can be used for making the position calculations.

How to configure the evaluation of the encoder:

3.9 Interfaces

The LMS400 has different interfaces for the configuration and the transmission of measured values. You can configure the LMS400 and also receive measured values via each of these interfaces.

Notes It is only possible to output all measured values of a scan in real-time using the Ethernet interface.

The aux interface is primarily intended to be used to provide a safe data connection for setting parameters, for this reason the interface parameters for the aux interface cannot be changed.

On this subject please read the section “Master/slave operation” in the chapter “Product description” of the LMS400 operating instructions.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER the device page INCREMENT CONFIG./SYNC.

In the SYNCHRONISATION MASTER/SLAVE area in the selection field TYPE select the option MASTERSYNC for the master and SLAVESYNC for the slave.

Enter the phase offset for the synchronisation in the PHASE field of the master.

On this subject please read the section “Connection of encoders” in the chapter “Product description” of the LMS400 operating instructions chapter.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER the device page INCREMENT CONFIG./SYNC.

In the INCREMENT SETTINGS area in the selection field INCREMENT SOURCE select between:

– DEACTIVATED

– CONSTANT VELOCITY

– ENCODER ON IN2

– ENCODER ON IN2, IN4 (DIRECTION VIA LEVEL)

– ENCODER ON IN2, IN4 (DIRECTION VIA PHASE)

If you have selected an encoder as an incremental source, enter the resolution of the encoder in mm/increment in the ENCODER RESOLUTION field.

If you have selected CONSTANT VELOCITY, enter the constant velocity in m/s in the CONSTANT VELOCITY field.


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3.9.1 Host interface

The host interface allows the configuration of the LMS400 as well as the output of measured values. The interface parameters are freely configurable. The factory setting for the host interface is as follows:

RS232

9600 Baud

8 data bits

1 stop bit

no parity

With the aid of the fields and selection fields on the device page define the parameters for the host interface so that they match the interface in the application connected.

How to configure the host interface:

Note The parameters for the host interface can only be configured using SOPAS ET if the PC is

connected via the aux interface or the Ethernet interface. If the PC is connected using the

host interface, the parameters described below are hidden.

3.9.2 Ethernet interface

The Ethernet interface has a data transmission rate of 10 MBaud (10BaseT). The interface is a TCP/IP peer to peer interface. Only half duplex is supported. Please ensure that the interface of your application is set to half duplex. The factory setting for the Ethernet interface is as follows:

IP ADDRESS: 192.168.0.1

TCP/IP PORT: 2111

SUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.0

Recommendation To check the availability of the LMS400, at the command prompt on the PC enter ping IP address, e.g. ping 192.168.0.1.

How to configure the Ethernet interface:

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER, INTERFACE the device page SERIAL.

In the SERIAL HOST INTERFACE area select in the BAUD RATE selection field a baudrate between 1200 and 115200 BAUD.

With the aid of the STOP BITS selection field define whether the interface uses one or two stop bits.

With the aid of the DATA/PARITY BITS selection field define the relationship between data and parity bits.

In the HARDWARE selection field (depending on the hardware used) select RS232 or RS422/RS485.

In the BLOCK CHECK selection field define whether the block check byte is sent and if yes, whether it is sent before or after the stop character.

Define the start and stop characters for sending and receiving messages over the host interface. In this way, for example, you can use two stop bytes (e.g. to end messages with CR/LF).For this purpose click the CHANGE button and, in the window that opens, select the character (if only one stop character is to be used, then select NUL for the second character).


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Note Changes to the Ethernet interface parameters will only be effective after the LMS400 is re-started. The CoLa protocol cannot be changed using the Ethernet interface.

Recommendation You should not change the default values in the TCP/IP PORT and COLA PROTOCOL fields.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER, INTERFACE the device page ETHERNET.

In the ETHERNET area enter an IP address for the LMS400 in the IP ADDRESS field.

If you access the LMS400 via a gateway in your network, in the DEFAULT GATEWAY field enter the gateway’s IP address. Otherwise leave the default numbers 0.0.0.0.

In the SUBNET MASK field enter the number for the network segment to which the application connected belongs.

In the MAC ADDRESS field the Media Access Control address for the LMS400 is displayed.

In the TCP/IP PORT enter the port over which the application connected communicates.

In the COLA PROTOCOL selection field select whether the data communication is binary or in ASCII.


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4.1 Column width

To be able to evaluate the measurement results in the measurement area, you divide the measurement area into columns. During this process it is important that you adjust the size of the columns to suit your application.

4.1.1 Mode

In the MODE area you first define whether you want set the column width as equidistant or customised.

With the user-defined setting the COLUMNS field is also displayed. In this field choose the column numbers you want to configure as CUSTOMISED (see 4.1.3 on page 27).

The values entered on the MEASUREMENT AREA device page are displayed (see 3.3.3 on page 11) in the LEFT BORDER and RIGHT BORDER fields.

How to define the column division mode:

4.1.2 Equidistant division

Note For equidistant column division, in the MODE area you must select the parameter EQUIDISTANT (see 4.1.1).

Define the number of columns in the NUMBER field. The measuring area is divided by the number of columns. You can see the resulting width of the individual columns in the WIDTH field.

Enter for all columns a common switching point with hysteresis, an evaluation mode and a valid quality applicable to all columns.

How to define equidistant column division:

With the aid of the Level Control application, for instance levels in containers, the complete filling of pallets or the complete emptying of transport containers can be checked.

On this subject please read the chapter“Level Control” in the LMS400 operating instructions.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER, LEVEL CONTROL the device page COLUMN WIDTH.

In the MODE area select in the PARAMETERIZATION field between EQUIDISTANT and CUSTOMIZED.

On this subject please read the section “Evaluation in Y direction” in the chapter “Level Control” of the LMS400 operating instructions.


In the EQUIDISTANT area enter in the NUMBER field the number of columns as well as the necessary values in the Z-LEVEL, Z-HYST and Y-QUALITY fields.

Select the mode for the evaluation in the CALC. MODE field.





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4.1.3 Customised division

Notes For customised column division you must choose in the MODE area the parameter CUSTOMISED (see 4.1.1 on page 26).

First the columns 1 to 10 are displayed for configuration. You can select further columns (11 to 20 and 21 to 30) in the MODE area in the COLUMNS field (see 4.1.1 on page 26).

Activate a column using the check box on the right beside the column number.

In the LEFT and RIGHT fields enter the left and right border in relation to the global zero point for the measurement.

The resulting width of the column is displayed in the WIDTH field.

Notes Note that Y extends to the left. For this reason the value for the left border is always greater than the value for the right border.

If you configure a column entirely or partially outside the measurement area, then the measured values inside the column but outside the measurement area are not taken into account.

For each column you can enter a dedicated switching point with hysteresis, an individual evaluation mode and valid quality that applies only this column.

How to define customised column division:

4.2 Column length

Along with the Y direction, you can also evaluate the columns in the X direction (in transporting direction).

4.2.1 Column length parameters

Using the OUTPUT INTERVAL field define whether an evaluation is to take place in the X direction (column length):

Option IMMEDIATELY: The results are output immediately, there is no evaluation in the X direction.

Option GATE: The output interval is controlled by the gate resulting in the evaluation in the X direction.

Note The gate can be defined either using an external trigger (see 3.7.4 on page 20) or using an internal gate (see 3.7.7 on page 22).

On this subject please read the section “Evaluation in Y direction” in the chapter “Level Control” of the LMS400 operating instructions.


Activate the columns necessary for your application.

Enter a left and right border in the LEFT and RIGHT field.The resulting width of the column is displayed in the WIDTH field.

For each column enter the necessary values in the Z-LEVEL, Z-HYST and Y-QUALITY fields and select the mode for the evaluation in the MODE field.






Quality and evaluation in X direction

If you configure the output interval to GATE, the QUALITY and EVALUATION fields are displayed. Enter in the QUALITY field a quality in the X direction and select the type of column evaluation in the EVALUATION field.

How to define the column length:

4.2.2 Invalid column values

If the quality is not achieved in the X direction within a column, the column value is invalid. Define for these invalid column values, the value to be used for the result of the column evaluation.

In the EVALUATION field you have two options:

CalculateThe column value is calculated from the values present in the column that are actually inadequate. The calculation is performed using the mode defined in the COLUMN LENGTH area.If a value cannot be determined, the bottom border of the measurement area is used as the value.

User definedThe value for the column is the value you enter in the OUTPUT VALUE field.

You can define how invalid column values are to be further processed:

On this subject please read the section “Evaluation in X direction” in the chapter “Level Control” of the LMS400 operating instructions.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER, LEVEL CONTROL the device page COLUMN LENGTH.

Select in PARAMETER in the OUTPUT INTERVAL field the option GATE.

Enter the quality necessary for the evaluation in the X direction in the QUALITY field.

Select the mode for the evaluation in the EVALUATION field.


Choose in IRREGULAR COLUMN VALUE in the EVALUATION field between the options CALCULATE or USER DEFINED.

If you have selected USER DEFINED, enter in the OUTPUT VALUE field the value for the column if a column is invalid.




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4.2.3 Invalid switching values

You can define the switching point for an invalid column independent of the column value for an invalid column. In the EVALUATION field you have four options:

CalculateEven though the quality is not achieved, a switching value is determined from the measured values available and is used.

Above levelInvalid switching values set the state to “Above switching point”.

Below levelInvalid switching values set the state to “Below switching point”.

Keep valueThe previous state for the switching point is retained (above or below).

How to define how invalid switching values are handled:

4.3 Evaluation result

4.3.1 Digital outputs

The LMS400 has four digital outputs. In the RESULT1 (OUT1) to RESULT4 (OUT4) selection boxes you have five options for linking the outputs:

InactiveThe output is not switched.

Above levelA single column switches the output if the switching point in this column is exceeded. In the COLUMN field enter the number for this column.

Below levelA single column switches the output if the switching point in this column is not reached. In the COLUMN field enter the number for this column.

Note If the column entered is not activated or present, the output behaves as if you had configured it as inactive.

All over switching pointAll columns switch the output if the switching point in all columns is exceeded.

All under switching pointAll columns switch the output if the switching point in all columns is not reached.


Choose in IRREGULAR SWITCHING VALUE in the EVALUATION field between the CALCULATE, ABOVE LEVEL, BELOW LEVEL and KEEP VALUE options.

If you have selected USER DEFINED, enter in the OUTPUT VALUE field the value for the column if a column is invalid.




Logic and retention time

Using the INVERSE check box you can define whether the output switches electrically inverted.

For each digital output you configure in the RETENTION TIME field a time in ms for which the output remains in this active output state. Adjust the retention time to the input electronics on the downstream system.

How to define the behaviour of the digital outputs:

4.3.2 Analog output

You can allocate the analog output of the LMS400 to a single column or to all columns. You have three options for linking the output with the column results:

InactiveThe output state remains unchanged.

LinearA single column defines the output current.The measurement area between the top and bottom border is represented linearly on the current range of the analog output from 4 to 20 mA.

Sum functionAll columns define the output current.

– Output current = 4 mA, if the switching point is not reached in all columns

– Output current = 20 mA, if the switching point is exceeded in all columns

– Output current = 12 mA, if the switching point is exceeded in some columns, and not reached in others

How to define the behaviour of the analog output:

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER, LEVEL CONTROL the device page RESULT.

Select in DIGITAL OUTPUTS in the RESULT1 to RESULT4 fields how the outputs are allocated to the columns.

If you have selected ABOVE LEVEL or BELOW LEVEL, enter in the COLUMN field the related column.

Select, if necessary the INVERSE option.

Enter in the DELAY field the time in ms that the state is retained on the output.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER, LEVEL CONTROL the device page RESULT.

Select in ANALOG OUTPUTS in the A OUT field how the output is allocated to the columns.

If you have selected LINEAR, enter in the NUMBER field the related column.

Enter in the DELAY field the time in ms that the state is retained on the output.


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4.4 Output message

4.4.1 Setting message parameters

The application Level Control provides two message types for the output of the application results.

You can define which message is to be output by the LMS400 if the messages are polled by a host. You can choose between two messages:

COLUMN VALUES

Outputs the values measured in the columns in detail.

SWITCHING VALUES

Outputs whether the switching point is exceeded or not reached within a column.

In addition, using the CONTROLLED BY LEVEL option you can control the output of the messages using the switching point for a column. Message output starts as soon as the switching value in the column defined in the ACTIVATED BY COLUMN field is exceeded. Message output stops as soon as the switching value for this column is not achieved.

How to define which message will be output:

On this subject please read the section “Message reference” in the chapter “Level Control” of the LMS400 operating instructions.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, PARAMETER, LEVEL CONTROL the device page TELEGRAM.

Select in SETTINGS in the TELEGRAM field which message is output.

Select, if necessary, the CONTROLLED BY LEVEL option and enter in the ACTIVATED BY COLUMN field the controlling column.



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5 Monitor

In the SOPAS ET monitor the measurement results from the LMS400 are displayed in various forms. Use these displays to observe the measurement during operation or during testing.

5.1 Scan view

Use the graphic scan view in SOPAS ET to verify the measured values generated and to verify the measurement area online.

Notes The scan view in the monitor is dependent on the available computing power of the connected PC and is not output in real-time. For this reason not all measured values are displayed. The same limitation also applies when saving measured values displayed in a file.

The monitor displays the measured values unfiltered, i.e. the action of filters can not be checked with the aid of the monitor.

In the scan view you have the following additional options:

You can display distance values, energy values or distance and energy values.

You can change the diagram display.

You can save the scan data to a file.

How to display the measured values:

How to zoom in or zoom out the display:

Click on the ZOOM+ button.The scan view is increased in size, the values on the diagram axes become smaller.

Click on the ZOOM– button.The scan view is reduced in size, the values on the diagram axes increase.

How to display distance, power or both values:

Select the DISTANCE option.The distance data are displayed as a red line/dots.

Select the ENERGY option.The energy data are displayed as a blue line/dots.

Select the DISTANCE AND ENERGY option.The distance data are displayed as a red line/dots, the energy data as a blue line/dots.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, MONITOR the device page SCAN VIEW.

Click on the START button.The scan line of the LMS400 is displayed.


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How to display the curves as lines or dots:

Fig. 7: Scan view

Select the LINE option.The distance and energy data are displayed as a continuous line.

Select the POINTS option.The energy and distance data are displayed as individual dots.

How to save the scan data:

Select the ENABLE RECORDING TO FILE option.

In the field underneath enter a path and file name or select these using the button beside the field.

5.2 Display of the Level Control application

The results of the column evaluation are prepared graphically in the display for the application Level Control. To obtain displayed results, you must start the application.

5.2.1 Start and stop of the application

In the APPLICATION area you can start or stop the application Level Control for the LMS400.

How to start the application:

Lines Points

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, MONITOR the device page LEVEL CONTROL VIEW.

In the APPLICATION area, click the START button.The column values can now be displayed in the VIEW area.


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5.2.2 Display of the Level Control results

The measuring area (in white) and the columns configured (dotted lines) are shown on the diagram. Columns with measured values are displayed colour-coded:

green = switching point not reached

red = switching point exceeded

Fig. 8: Display of the Level Control results

You can change the size of the diagram using the buttons above the diagram.

Display

You can switch between “pure” scan data from the LMS400 and the column results from the Level Control application.

Level ControlThe column results are being displayed.

ScanThe measured data are displayed as red dots.

Coordinates

If you move the mouse pointer over the diagram, the pointer changes to cross wires. You can see the values for the coordinates on the right beside the diagram.

The Y: and Z: read-only fields indicate the Y and Z coordinates of the mouse on the diagram.

The D: read-only field indicates the distance to the zero point for the LMS400 distance measurement.

Column details

Details on each marked column are displayed on the right beside the diagram, such as the column number, the left and right border, the configured switching point (Z level), the value determined and the status.


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Outputs

In the DIGITAL OUTPUT group the switched outputs are displayed in yellow (see 4.3.1 on page 29), inactive outputs are grey.

In the ANALOG OUTPUT group the current on the output is displayed (see 4.3.2 on page 30).

How to display the results of the Level Control application:

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, MONITOR the device page LEVEL CONTROL VIEW.

In the APPLICATION area, click the START button.

Click in the VIEW area the button with the green triangle.

Depending on your selection, either “pure” scan data from the LMS400 or the column results from the application Level Control are displayed on the diagram.


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6 Service

6.1 Version information

In the VERSION INFO field when the device is switched online you will find the SERIAL NUMBER, DEVICE IDENT NAME and DEVICE IDENT VERSION for the LMS400. In addition here you can see additional information on so-called LMS400 sub-systems. Keep this information at hand if, for example, you have questions for SICK support.

How to display the version information:

6.2 Operating data

How to display the operating data:

6.3 System status

The LMS400 saves errors internally in a logfile.

Notes The SYSTEM STATUS protocol is retained also after the device is switched off and on again.

The LMS400 differentiates between four error types: “Information”, “Warning”, “Error” and “Serious error”. For each error type, the sensor saves only the last five occurrences.

How to display the system status:

ATTENTION

Cease operation if the cause of the malfunction has not been clearly identified!

Stop the machine/system if you cannot clearly identify or allocate the error and if you cannot safely rectify the malfunction.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, SERVICE the device page SYSTEM STATUS.

In the VERSION INFO area when the device is switched online you will see information on the LMS400.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, SERVICE the device page SYSTEM STATUS.

In the OPERATING DATA area in the POWER ON COUNTER read-only field the number of times the device has been switched on since initial commissioning is displayed.

In the OPERATING HOURS SINCE POWER ON field the number of operating hours the device has been running since the last power on is displayed.

In the OPERATING HOURS, TOTAL field the total number of operating hours since the initial commissioning of the device is displayed.

Open in the PROJECT TREE, LMS400-XX00, SERVICE the device page SYSTEM STATUS.In the SYSTEM STATUS area you will find “Information”, “Warning”, “Error” and “Serious error” displayed in the form of a table.


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Download

Transmission of the parameter set that has been modified offline in the SOPAS ET configuration software from the PC to the LMS400. SOPAS ET transmits either always a complete copy to the memory (RAM) of the LMS400 (menu COMMUNICATION, DOWNLOAD ALL PARAMETERS TO DEVICE) or only the parameter that has just been edited with the aid of the context menu of the right mouse button (menu COMMUNICATION, DOWNLOAD MODIFIED PARAMETERS TO DEVICE). With menu LMS400, PARAMETER, SAVE PERMANENT, the parameter set is saved permanently in the EEPROM of the LMS400.

Field of view

Angle that defines the limits to which the read beam is deflected by the polygon mirror wheel. A v-shaped area is formed radially in the scan direction in front of the laser output opening; this area must contain the objects to be measured.

Host interface

Primary data interface for the LMS400 with configurable measured data output format. Is used, among other tasks, for the output of the measuring result in message format to the host/the PLC. Used to integrate the LMS400 in the SICK network. Can be connected electrically as RS232 or RS422. Provides various transmission protocols.

Line scanner

Scanner that very rapidly deflects its focused laser beam with the aid of a polygon mirror wheel with mirrors parallel to the axis. In this way the scanner generates a dot of light in the measuring plane that repeatedly runs along a straight line and appears to be a “stationary” scan line due to the relative slow response of the human eye.

Parameter set

Data set using which the functions implemented in the LMS400 are initialised and activated. Is transmitted from the LMS400 to SOPAS ET and in the reverse direction using UPLOAD or DOWNLOAD respectively.

Remission

Remission is the quality of reflection at a surface. The basis is the Kodak standard, known worldwide in, among other areas, photography.

RIS

Remission Information System: The RIS value corresponds to the remission value without application of the scaling factor. It states the reflectivity of the object in percent determined by the system. A small RIS value signifies a low reflectivity (as a rule a dark object). Only distance values with RIS values 5 (= 10%) are inside the specified range of the LMS400. With RIS values < 5 the reliability of the measured result is low.

Scan

A scan encompasses all measured values determined referred to the scanning angle and the speed of rotation of the mirror.


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Scan line

See line scanner.

SOPAS ET

Configuration software, can be used with Windows 98/NT 4.0/2000/XP/7. Is used for the offline configuration (adaptation to the read situation on-site) and the online operation of the LMS400 in the dialog box.

SOPAS ET setup help

Online help that supports the usage of the SOPAS ET configuration software. The functions of the parameters for the LMS400 are explained in the help and the related value ranges are given. Can be used with an HTML browser, e.g. Internet Explorer and can be opened from SOPAS ET setup.

Aux interface

Auxiliary data interface (RS232) on the LMS400 with fixed measured data output format. Using this interface it is always possible to access the LMS400 using the SOPAS ET configuration software. Is used, among other tasks, for the output of system messages and error messages. Can be used with various functions.

Upload

Transmission of the parameter set from the LMS400 to the PC into the SOPAS ET configuration software. The values for the parameters are displayed on the file cards of the configuration software. Prerequisite for the modification of the current parameter set.


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A

Activate Level Control.................................................................................................................9

Alpha ................................................................................................................................. 11

Analog output........................................................................................................................... 30

Angle ................................................................................................................................. 11

Angular range........................................................................................................................... 14

Angular resolution ................................................................................................................... 14

Application ..................................................................................................................................9

ASCII ................................................................................................................................. 25

B

Basic parameters .................................................................................................................... 12

Baud rate ................................................................................................................................. 24

Beta ................................................................................................................................. 11

Binary ................................................................................................................................. 25

C

CoLa protocol........................................................................................................................... 25

Column length.......................................................................................................................... 27

Column length by gate ............................................................................................................ 20

Column length by internal gate .............................................................................................. 22

Column values, invalid ............................................................................................................ 28

Column width ........................................................................................................................... 26

Column width, customised...................................................................................................... 27

Column width, equidistant ...................................................................................................... 26

Column width, equidistant or customised ............................................................................. 26

Connection layout for the inputs ............................................................................................ 19

Contour filter ............................................................................................................................ 16

Coordinates.................................................................................................................................9

Customised column width....................................................................................................... 27

D

Dark bodies.............................................................................................................................. 15

Debounce................................................................................................................................. 19

Device name ............................................................................................................................ 15

Device parameters .................................................................................................................. 12

Device type............................................................................................................................... 36

Digital inputs..................................................................................................................... 19, 20

Digital outputs ......................................................................................................................... 29

Displaying measured values graphically................................................................................ 32

Distance delay ......................................................................................................................... 20


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E

Edge filter .................................................................................................................................16

Enable recording to file............................................................................................................33

Equidistant column width........................................................................................................26

Error ..................................................................................................................................36

Ethernet ..................................................................................................................................25

Evaluation in X direction..........................................................................................................28

Evaluation in Y direction ..........................................................................................................26

Evaluation mode in Y direction for all columns......................................................................26

Evaluation mode in Y direction per column ...........................................................................27

Expansion distance..................................................................................................................20

F

Filter ..................................................................................................................................16

G

Gamma ..................................................................................................................................11

Gate ..................................................................................................................................20

H

Hardware trigger ......................................................................................................................20

Host interface...........................................................................................................................24

Hysteresis for all columns .......................................................................................................26

Hysteresis per column .............................................................................................................27

I

Information ...............................................................................................................................36

Input logic .................................................................................................................................19

Inputs ...........................................................................................................................19, 20

Interface - Ethernet ..................................................................................................................25

Interface - Host.........................................................................................................................24

Interface - RS232/422/485 ..................................................................................................24

Interfaces of the device ...........................................................................................................23

Internal gate .............................................................................................................................22

Interval distance.......................................................................................................................18

Invalid column values ..............................................................................................................28

Invalid switching values...........................................................................................................29

IP address.................................................................................................................................25


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Laser control ............................................................................................................................ 21

Laser off distance.................................................................................................................... 21

Laser switch off delay.............................................................................................................. 21

Laser switch off distance ........................................................................................................ 21

Laser timeout........................................................................................................................... 21

Level Control in the monitor ................................................................................................... 34

M

Master ................................................................................................................................. 22

Mathematical filter .................................................................................................................. 17

Mean filter................................................................................................................................ 17

Measured value quality........................................................................................................... 13

Median filter............................................................................................................................. 17

Median filter for Level Control ................................................................................................ 18

Message selection for Level Control ...................................................................................... 31

O

Operating data ......................................................................................................................... 36

Operating hours ....................................................................................................................... 36

Output interval ......................................................................................................................... 27

P

Phase between master and slave .......................................................................................... 22

Polarisation of the digital outputs .......................................................................................... 30

Q

Quality in X direction................................................................................................................ 28

Quality in Y direction for all columns...................................................................................... 26

Quality in Y direction per column............................................................................................ 27

R

Range filter............................................................................................................................... 17

Retention time for the digital outputs .................................................................................... 30

RIS detectivity, advanced........................................................................................................ 15

RS422/485 ............................................................................................................................ 24

RS-232 ................................................................................................................................. 24


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Save configuration permanently .............................................................................................37

Save parameters permanently................................................................................................37

Save scan data.........................................................................................................................33

Scan view..................................................................................................................................32

Scanning area ..........................................................................................................................14

Scanning frequency .................................................................................................................14

Scanning frequency wizard .....................................................................................................14

Serial interface .........................................................................................................................24

Serial number of the device ....................................................................................................36

Slave ..................................................................................................................................22

Software trigger........................................................................................................................20

Start of the measured value output .......................................................................................33

Start or stop measured value output......................................................................................33

Starting angle ...........................................................................................................................14

Stop of the measured value output ........................................................................................33

Subnet mask ............................................................................................................................25

Switching point for all columns ...............................................................................................26

Switching point per column.....................................................................................................27

Switching values, invalid .........................................................................................................29

Synchronization........................................................................................................................22

System status...........................................................................................................................36

T

TCP/IP port ...............................................................................................................................25

Test trigger settings .................................................................................................................22

Trigger ..................................................................................................................................20

Trigger delay .............................................................................................................................20

Trigger for laser control............................................................................................................21

Triggering ..................................................................................................................................18

Triggering, distance/time control............................................................................................19

V

Version information..................................................................................................................36

W

Warnings ..................................................................................................................................36

X

X coordinate .............................................................................................................................10

Y

Y coordinate..............................................................................................................................10


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Z coordinate............................................................................................................................. 10

Z median filter.......................................................................................................................... 18

Zero point, global........................................................................................................................9


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