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Commissioning
7.1
Programming device with AppStudio
Programming of the device for the specific application is undertaken by default using
the
AppStudio
development environment.
Installing and starting the development environment
1.
Download and install the latest version of AppStudio from the online product
page for the software by following the instructions provided there (
Administrator rights may be required on the PC to install the software.
2.
Enter your personal license key to complete installation.
3.
Start program. Path:
Start
>
All programs
>
SICK
>
SICK AppStudio
4.
Select the directory (workspace) where all data and changes are to be automati‐
cally saved.
5.
Establish a connection between the software and the device via Ethernet or USB
(depending on type).
The IP address
192.168.0.1
is configured by default on the device.
First steps with the device
There are various sensor apps available which can be used to demonstrate certain
device properties and as a starting point for programming.
Depending on the version of the
AppStudio
development environment used, the
steps described below may differ.
1.
The app currently connected on the device is automatically transmitted to the
created workspace and displayed on the left side of AppExplorer.
2.
Save App with a right mouse click >
Export as zip file
and load additional apps with a
right mouse click >
Import app
.
3.
Selected desired app and transmit to and activate on the sensor with
Run all apps
in the upper bar.
4.
Start Internet browser (recommendation: Chrome, Firefox or Safari) and enter the
IP address of the device.
5.
Get to know the operating principle of the app and change parameters as needed.
6.
In AppExplorer, adjust UI elements in the app under
pages
or change the operating
principle of the app under
scripts
(programming in LUA).
7.
Transmit changes to the device via
Run all apps
and update the browser for visuali‐
zation.
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