Operating Instructions
LMS1xx Laser Measurement Sensors
Commissioning and configuration
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Chapter
7
7.2.2
Download and installation of SOPAS ET
1. Start PC.
2. Download and install the latest version of the SOPAS ET configuration software, as well
as current device description file (*.sdd) for the LMS1xx variant, from the online product
page for the software by following the instructions provided there.
3. In this case, select the “Complete” option as suggested by the install wizard.
Administrator rights may be required on the PC to install the software
4. Start the “SOPAS ET” program option after completing the installation. Path: Start >
Programs > SICK > SOPAS ET Engineering Tool > SOPAS.
5. Establish a connection between SOPAS ET and LMS1xx via the wizard which opens
automatically. To do so, under the devices available depending on the connected
communication interface, e.g. Ethernet, select the LMS1xx. (Default Ethernet address:
IP address: 192.168.0.1, Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0).
SOPAS ET establishes communication with the LMS1xx and loads the associated device
description file for the LMS1xx.
7.2.3
SOPAS ET default setting
7.3
Establish communication with the LMS1xx
Important
For communication via Ethernet TCP/IP, the TCP/IP protocol must be active on the PC.
1. Switch on the PC.
2. Connect the PC to the LMS1xx using data cable.
3. Switch on the supply voltage for the LMS1xx.
The LMS1xx performs a self-test and initializes itself.
Parameter
Value
Language for the user interface
English (the software must be re-started after a
change)
Units of length
Metric
User group (operating level)
Machine operator
Download of the parameters to the LMS1xx Immediate on change, temporary in the LMS1xx RAM
Upload of the parameters from the LMS1xx After switching online, automatic
Window layout
3 (project tree, help, working area)
Serial communication
COM1: 9 600 Bd/19 200 Bd, 8 data bits, no parity,
1 stop bit
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SOPAS ET default setting
