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8014316/YDQ9/2014-08-27 • 

Subject to change without notice

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SICK AG

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Waldkirch

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Germany

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www.sick.com

T i M 3 1 x   |   S i C K

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TiM31x

Indended use

The TiM31x laser scanner is an intelligent sensor for invis-
ibly detecting objects in areas to be monitored (fields). It is 
designed for portable or stationary use indoors in standalone 
operation, with a range of up to 4 m. Combined actuation via 
the four switching inputs activates one of the 16 field sets 
as an evaluation case for field monitoring. Each configurable 
field set offers three origin-oriented, partially overlapping 
fields of uniform shape, but with different sizes. Field sets 
with fixed or freely definable shapes are available. The 
TiM31x signals detected field infringements in relation to the 
three fields through a combination of three switching outputs.

The TiM31x is available in both a PNP and an NPN variant. 
The NPN variant is identified by S02 in the type code on the 
type label.

The purpose of this instruction manual is to allow you to put 
the TiM31x into operation quickly and easily with predefined 
field sets, and to achieve the first detection results.

Further information concerning mechanical and electrical 
installation can be found in the 

&

 

Technical Information

 

(no. 8014318). This can be accessed on the TiM31x product 
web page 

(www.mysick.com/de/tim31x)

.

Safety information

•  Read these instructions before commissioning the TiM31x 

in order to familiarize yourself with the device and its 
functions.

•  Mounting and electrical installation are to be performed 

only by qualified technicians.

•  Electrical connections between the TiM31x and other 

devices may only be connected or disconnected when 
the system is not live. Otherwise, the devices could suffer 
damage.

•  Select and design conductor cross sections of the supply 

cable from the customer's power system in accordance 
with the applicable standards. If the supply voltage for the 
TiM31x is not fed via the optional CDB730-001 connection 
module, protect the TiM31x with an external 0.8 A delay-
action fuse at the start of the supply cable.

•  All electrical circuits connected to the TiM31x must be 

designed as SELV circuits (

S

afety 

E

xtra 

L

ow 

V

oltage).

•  Only use the device under permitted ambient conditions 

(e.g. temperature, ground potential) (

 see 

“Technical 

specifications, page 3”

).

•  Protect the TiM31x from moisture and dust when the cover 

of the USB socket is open. So as to adhere to the IP 65 
enclosure rating during operation, the black rubber plate 
must be flush mounted on the housing.

•  Do not open the TiM31x’s screw connection housing, 

as doing so will invalidate any warranty claim against 
SICK AG. 

•  The TiM31x does not constitute personal protection equip-

ment in accordance with the respective applicable safety 
standards for machines.

Commissioning and configuration

Step 1: Electrical installation

Connect the TiM31x as followed, depending on the plug type 
on the black connecting cable:

1.  Connect the 15-pin D-Sub HD plug of the connecting cable 

to the corresponding socket on the CDB730-001 connec-
tion module. 

 or 

 

Connect the 12-pin M12 plug of the connecting cable to a 
customer-provided connection box. 
To do so, make a connection box with a 12-pin socket. This 
is used like the connection module to connect the supply 
voltage, and for signal routing of the switching inputs and 
outputs (refer to the “Electrical installation” chapter in the 

&

 Technical Information (no. 8014318)

).

2.  Connect the TiM31x’s Micro USB socket (behind the black 

rubber plate on the side) to a free USB socket (type A) on 
the PC using a suitable shielded high-speed USB cable 
(e.g. no. 6036106, 2 m). Do not extend the cable!

3.  Supply the TiM31x with voltage.  

Using the power supply unit it must be ensured that the 
supply voltage does not drop below 8 V for longer than 
2 ms and never rises above 30 V. Following successful 
initialization, the green LED “ 

” lights up (device ready for 

operation).  

Do not supply the switching inputs with current yet.

Connection module

CDB730-001

1 2

DC 9 ... 28 V

GND

...

...

SOPAS

SOPAS

“Power/I/O”

“USB 2.0”

Configuration

Field monitoring

Diagnosis

TiM31x

 

USB

USB

OUT 

1

OUT 

2

OUT 

3

OUT 

4

Electrical block diagram for commissioning the TiM31x provided with a 

15-pin D-Sub HD plug on the cable

SOPAS

SOPAS

“Power/I/O”

“USB 2.0”

Configuration

Field monitoring

Diagnosis

TiM31x

 

Connection

box

USB

USB

DC 9 ... 28 V

...

IN 1

IN 4

OUT 1 OUT 3

customer-

provided

OUT 2

delay-

action

fuse

0,8A/T

Electrical block diagram for commissioning the TiM31x variant PNP 

provided with a 12-pin M12 plug on the cable

 

TiM31xS02

 

IN 

9 ... 28 V

SOPAS

SOPAS

„Power/I/O“

„USB 2.0“

USB

USB

DC 9 ... 28 V

...

IN 1 IN 4

OUT 1 OUT 3

OUT 2

delay-

action

fuse

0,8A/T

Configuration

Field monitoring

Diagnosis

customer-

provided

Connection

box

Electrical block diagram for commissioning the TiM31x variant NPN 

provided with a 12-pin M12 plug on the cable

Step 2: Mounting and alignment

NOTE

During installation make sure there is no reflective surface 

behind the reference target

 see 

“Device structure, page 

3”, point 

â

1.  Optionally, attach the TiM31x to the mounting accessories 

ordered separately (mounting kit 2); see the “Mounting” 
chapter in the 

&

 

Technical Information

 (no. 8014318). 

2.  Otherwise, mount the two straight plates from the 

enclosed mounting kit 1 on the TiM31x using 2 M3 
screws. For this, use the two blind hole threads on either 
the underside or the rear of the housing (

 see 

“Device 

structure, page 3”)

. If the straight plates are not used, 

screw the screws provided by the customer max. 2.8 mm 
into the thread

.

3.  Mount the TiM31x on a prepared bracket. The device 

should be as free from vibration as possible during opera-
tion. 

4.  Align the 90° axis of the TiM31x’s scanning angle with the 

center of the area to be monitored. The   mark on the 
cover of the optical hood serves as an alignment aid for 
direction finding (

 see 

“Device structure, page 3”

). 

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Scanning range in m (feet)

4

(13.12)

4

(13.12)

6

(19.69)

6

(19.69)

2

(6.56)

2

(6.56)

Scanning range in m (feet)

2

(6.56)

4

(13.12)

2

(6.56)

4

(13.12)

6

(9.69)

6

(19.69)

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Scanning range max. 4 m (13.12 feet)
Scanning range for objects up to 

10 % remission 2 m (6.56 feet)

270°

90°

180°

‒45°

225°

Range diagram for TiM31x 

Step 3: Configuration

a. 

Configuration without PC

The TiM31x offers two possibilities for this:

•  Using one of 16 default field sets, each with 3 predefined 

fields with the same field shape, but different sizes.

•  Teach-in of the surrounding contour to automatically gener-

ate the outer field with any shape, including more complex 
shapes, and to deduce the two inner fields.

The field sets are organized into groups with the field shapes: 

Short range  

Detecting laser scanner

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