b
To run SOPAS ET, double-click the program icon – a new project is opened.
A quick search for connected devices is performed.
The progress bar shows how far the process has progressed. The
x
symbol to the right
of the progress bar can be used to cancel the search process.
Found devices are listed in the search results window. If the device was previously
connected to the computer, it will appear in the search results.
Found devices can be inserted into the project from the search results area via drag &
drop, double-click, the Enter pushbutton, or the
Add
icon. They will remain in the search
results but are displayed in gray.
Devices can only be parameterized and monitored if they have been added to the
project.
No actions can be performed on the device in the search results window.
A device driver must be installed before establishing a connection with the device for
the first time. Follow the instructions provided by SOPAS ET.
7.2.2
Configure the device
1.
Double-click on the desired device.
✓
This opens the device window which displays all the device parameters.
2.
Parameterize the device, load parameters into or from the device, or monitor
parameter values.
NOTE
The parameter values then also remain in the project after you close the device win‐
dow.
After closing the main window, you will be informed that parameters must be perma‐
nently saved in the device and parameter values will be lost if the project has not been
saved.
7.2.3
Changing parameters
WARNING
Risk of injury/risk of damage due to incorrect parameters!
•
Parameter changes are transferred to the device and take effect immediately after
being edited. Permanent saving (in the non-volatile memory of the device) does
not occur, however, until the
Save permanent
button is clicked.
•
Correct transmission of the parameters must be checked for each device, e.g. by
testing in the application. A new test is required each time the parameters are
changed.
•
After parameter changes, the effectiveness of the protective device in the applica‐
tion must be reviewed and documented.
•
Before beginning the parameterization, ensure that the machine, plant or applica‐
tion in which the device is involved as part of a safety function is in a safe state.
Please note:
The device for safety-related applications must be configured/parameterized using the
SOPAS ET configuration software.
After editing the parameters, you need to transfer them to the device by pressing the
“Write all parameters” button (
).
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