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LMS400
Configuration
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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 (RS
232).
Device not included in scope of delivery.
Optional for configuration via serial interface (RS
232): a three
core RS
232 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 P
ARAMETER
, S
AVE
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.