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Operation via SOPAS ET
Version 3.3 and higher of the SOPAS Engineering Tool (SOPAS ET) software can be used
to configure the device and for service and diagnostic purposes.
The following are required to configure the device parameters using a computer:
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A computer with SOPAS ET installed and a free USB2.0-compatible port
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SICK SiLink2 Master (Order No. 1061790)
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Connection cable with M12 male and female connectors, 5-pin (e.g. Order No.
6025930)
Connect the device to the SiLink2 Master via the plug connection or an additional con‐
nection cable. Connect the SiLink2 Master to the PC using the USB cable provided and
also connect the wall plug provided to the SiLink2 Master in order to ensure a sufficient
voltage supply to the device.
NOTE
The most up-to-date version of the SOPAS ET software can be downloaded from
. The respective system requirements for installing SOPAS ET
are also specified there.
NOTE
To use SOPAS ET with the device, you need a device description file (SDD) for this
device. You can install this within SOPAS ET using the device catalog. An Internet con‐
nection is required to install the SDD file.
Figure 20: SOPAS ET start screen – visualization of the distance values and the output state
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