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8015886/Z713/2016-10-10 • 

Subject to change without notice

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SICK AG

 • 

Waldkirch

 • 

Germany

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www.sick.com

 T i M 5 5 x / T i M 5 6 x / T i M 5 7 x   |   S i C K

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TiM55x / TiM56x / 

TiM57x

Correct use

The TiM55x/TiM56x laser scanner (referred to as the TiM 
below) is intended for use as a non-contact measurement 
sensor in standalone operation. It measures radial distances 

within a flat surface (circle segment) depending on reflectivity. 
The TiM displays the measured values of the recorded envi

-

ronment contour of its scanning angle of 270° over the Ether

-

net or USB interface for further processing as either a one-off 
or continuously on request. This requires a corresponding 

driver to be created by the user. 

 

The device is designed for portable or stationary use indoors 

or outdoors in standalone operation, with a scanning range 
of up to 10 m. 

The purpose of this instruction manual is to allow you to put 

the TiM into operation quickly and easily and to achieve the 
first measured value outputs and the first detection results.

Further information on the mechanical and electrical instal-

lation as well as on the measured value output is available in 

the 

&

 

Technical Information (Nr. 8015883)

. This information 

is available for download on the TiM product page 

(www.sick.

com/tim5xx). 

The TiM is certified to IEC/EN/UL/CSA 61010-1:2007. These 

operating instructions may contain passages of text in a 
foreign language.

Safety information

•  Read these instructions before commissioning the TiM 

in order to familiarize yourself with the device and its 

functions.

•  The TiM corresponds to laser class 1 (

 see 

“Laser radia-

tion! Page 3”

).

•  Mounting and electrical installation are to be performed 

only by qualified technicians.

• 

Electrical connections between the TiM and other devices 
may only be created or fixed when there is no power to the 
system. Otherwise, the devices may be damaged.

•  Conducting cross sections of the supply cable from the 

customer's power system should be designed in accor-
dance with the applicable standards. Secure the TiM with 
an external 0.8 A slow-blow fuse at the start of the supply 

cable, from the perspective of the supply voltage.

• 

All circuits connected to the TiM must be designed SELV 
or PELV circuits. (SELV = 

S

afety 

E

xtra 

L

ow 

V

oltage, PELV = 

P

rotective 

E

xtra 

L

ow 

V

oltage).

• 

Use the device only under permitted environmental 

conditions (e.g. temperature, grounding potential, 

 see 

“Technical data Page 3”

).

• 

Turn the swivel connector unit with the electrical connec

-

tions max 180° from end position to end position.

• 

Protect the TiM against moisture and dust when the cover 
to the USB socket is open. The black plastic cover must 
be screwed flush in order to comply with enclosure rating 

IP 67 in operation.  

• 

Opening the screws of the TiM housing will invalidate any 

warranty claims against SICK AG. 

•  The TiM does not constitute personal protection equip-

ment in accordance with the respective applicable safety 

standards for machines.

Commissioning and configuration

Step 1: Electrical installation

1.  Connect the communication interface of the TiM to the 

PC (Ethernet or USB; recommended Ethernet, 4-pin M12 

outlet). 

 

>

If using a USB, connect the TiM's Micro USB port (behind 

the black plastic cover on the side) to a free USB port (type 

A) on the PC using a suitable shielded high-speed USB 
cable (e.g. no. 6036106, 2 m).  
The USB cable may not exceed 3 m in length!  

When operating the USB interface, ESD/EMC interfer

-

ences can lead to an interruption of the USB connection. 
To continue with the data transfer, disconnect the USB 
cable from the TiMand reattach it to establish contact. To 
re-establish communication between TiM and PC in the 
SOPAS communication software, select 

C

ommuniCation

 > 

G

o

 o

nline

 

.

2.  Turn on and start the PC. 

Provide power to the TiM (5-pin M12 plug). 

 

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).  

SOPAS

SOPAS

„Power/Out“

„USB 2.0“

Configuration

Diagnosis

TiM

 

Connection

box

USB

USB

Driver for request of 

measurement values

and further data 

processing

SYNC/

Device Ready

„Ethernet“

Ethernet

Ethernet

DC 9 ... 28 V

delay-

action

fuse

0,8A/T

Measurement mode: Electrical block diagram for commissioning 

Step 2: Mounting and alignment

NOTE

During installation make sure there is no reflective surface 

behind the reference target

 see 

“Device overview Page 

3”, point 

â

1. 

Optional: mount the TiM to separately ordered mounting 

accessories (mounting kit 2), see "Mounting" Chapter in 
the 

&

 

Technical Information 

(Nr. 8015883). 

2.  Otherwise, mount the two straight plates from the 

enclosed mounting kit 1 on the TiM using two M3 screws. 
Use the two blind-hole threads either on the underside or 
back of the housing (

 see 

“Device overview Page 3”)

If the straight plates are not used, screw the screws provid

-

ed by the customer max. 2.8 mm into the thread

.

3.  Mount the TiM on a prepared bracket. 

The device should be as free from shock and vibration as 
possible during operation (e.g. using vibration dampers). 

4. 

Align the 90° axis of the TiM's scanning angle with the 
center of the area to be monitored. The   marking on the 

lid of the optical hood serves as a bearing alignment aid 

(

 see 

“Device overview Page 3”, point 

ã

).

Ranging Laser Scanner

Short Range

O P E R AT i N G   i N S T R U C T i O N S

en

Range diagram for TiM55x/TiM56x 

Range diagram for TiM57x 

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Scanning range in m (feet) 

Scanning range in m (feet)

0

Scanning range max. 10 m (32.81 feet)
Scanning range typical 8 m (26.25 feet) 

for objects up to 10 % remission

180°

‒45°

225°

270°

90°

6

(19.69)

6

(19.69)

2

(6.56)

2

(6.56)

2

(6.56)

2

(6.56)

6

(19.69)

10

(32.81)

14

(45.93)

10

(32.81)

14

(45.93)

6

(19.69)

14

(45.93)

14

(45.93)

10

(32.81)

10

(32.81)

0

Scanning range in m (feet) 

Scanning range in m (feet)

0

Scanning range max. 25 m (82.02 feet)
Scanning range typical 8 m (26.25 feet) 

for objects up to 10 % remission

180°

‒45°

225°

270°

90°

20

(65.62)

20

(65.62)

10

(32.81)

10

(32.81)

30

(98.43)

20

(65.62)

20

(65.62)

10

(32.81)

10

(32.81)

30

(98.43)

30

(98.43)

30

(98.43)

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