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Operating Instructions
LMS1xx Laser Measurement Sensors
Chapter 7
7
Commissioning and configuration
Danger due to incorrect commissioning and configuration!
No Commissioning without a thorough check by qualified personnel!
Before you operate a system equipped with the LMS1xx for the first time, make sure that
the system is first checked and released by qualified personnel. On this issue, observe the
notes in chapter
chapter 2 “For your safety” on page 11 .
Commissioning, configuration and diagnostics are undertaken using the SOPAS ET configu-
ration software.
7.1 Overview of the commissioning steps

Install SOPAS ET configuration software

Establish communication with the LMS1xx

Create a custom parameter set using SOPAS ET and save in non-volatile memory in the
LMS1xx as well as in a file on the PC due to a saving concept.

Test LMS1xx for correct function
7.2 SOPAS ET configuration software
The interactive configuration is carried out using SOPAS ET. Using this configuration
software, you can configure and test the measurement properties, the analysis behaviour
and the output properties of the system as required. The configuration data can be saved
as a parameter set (project file) on the PC and archived.
Help for the program user interface as well as for the different options can be found in
SOPAS ET:

menu H
ELP
, H
ELP
F1: comprehensive online help for the program interface and the
different options

H
ELP
window (on the bottom left in the program user interface): context sensitive help
for the visible dialog

tool tips: Move the mouse pointer over an input field. A short text (“tool tip”) with
information about valid entries appears.
Primary functions are:

selection of the menu language (German/English)

establishment of the communication with the LMS1xx

password-protected configuration with different operating levels

system diagnostics
7.2.1 System requirements for 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
online at:
 http://www.sick.com/SOPAS_ET