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P R O G R A M M I N G T O O L | S I C K
8016223/19SR/2020-11-02
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PGT
PGT-08-S@SOPAS
2.2
Updating device files (SDD)
2.2.1
Updating via the internet
Note:
To update the device files (*.SDD), you need an internet connection and the option to
download data from
To enable this option,
must be permitted by your company's firewall.
Contact your network administrator about this.
1. Start SOPAS.
2. Open the
DEVICE CATALOG
by clicking on the corresponding quick selection tab.
Note:
If you are already using SOPAS, check whether the SDD files are up to date. If neces
-
sary, uninstall the device files for the relevant encoders so that you can replace them
for use with PGT-08-S@SOPAS.
More detailed information on uninstalling device files can be found in the online help
(F1 key).
3. Click the
button.
4. Click on
INSTALL
.
5. Select
FROM SICK.COM
.
6. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
2.2.2
Updating via data card
1.
Download the device file from
and save it to a data card.
2. Start SOPAS.
3. Open the
DEVICE CATALOG
by clicking on the corresponding quick selection tab.
Note:
If you are already using SOPAS, check whether the SDD files are up to date. If neces
-
sary, uninstall the device files for the relevant encoders so that you can replace them
for use with PGT-08-S@SOPAS.
More detailed information on uninstalling device files can be found in the online help
(F1 key).
4. Click the
button.
5. Click on
INSTALL
.
6. Select
FROM DISK
.
7. Click
BROWSE...
and navigate to the device file (.sdd) on the data card.
8. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.