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SICK FlexChain Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S FlexChain...
  • Page 2 This document is an original document of SICK AG. 2006/42/EG SAFETY O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.1.5 PINS..................7.1.6 Process data................7.1.7 Settings..................Troubleshooting................. 32 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 4 Annex....................43 13.1 EU declaration of conformity and certificates........O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 5: About This Document

    … indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which may lead to a fatality or serious injuries if not prevented. 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 6: Customer Service

    Before calling, make a note of all type label data such as type code, serial number, etc., to ensure faster processing. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    The operating instructions state the following qualification requirements for the various areas of work: 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 8: Hazard Warnings And Operational Safety

    SICK AG. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK...

  • Page 9: Product Description

    µs range (see also the technical data). 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 10 – Up to 60 sensors can be connected to the system. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 11: Mounting

    See the instructions supplied with the device for installation instruc‐ tions. 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 12: Electrical Installation

    Operation in short-circuit protected network at max. 8 A. ■ O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 13: Schematic Arrangement

    Ensure that the total cable length of the system does not exceed 40 m when doing so. 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 14: Pin Assignment Of The Connections

    The system can be configured via the USB interface and SOPAS. An M8->USB-A adapter cable is required to connect the system to a computer (part number: 6051163). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Supply Voltage

    8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 16: Digital Interfaces

    (see Configuration via SOPAS). The signal state (HIGH/LOW) is shown on the FlexChain host display. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK...

  • Page 17: Commissioning

    Perform teach-in for sensors. Set sensors with potentiometer directly on the sen‐ sor. Menu >2s Menu 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 18 Set NodeID for FlexChain host with CANopen. A single value or several values can be set or deleted (bit display). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK...
  • Page 19 COMMISSIONING Menu Menu >2s Menu >2s 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 20: Operation

    “Guest Information” area on the right hand side. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK...

  • Page 21: Teach & Positioning

    A comparison of the addressing, the automated positioning, and the desired positioning is shown in Figure 3. 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 22 Automated position assignment, Change position, or Teach-in posi‐ tion). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 23 This is an immediate teach-in response. It is also retained after a restart, and does not become a “Teach-in Necessary”. 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 24: Zones

    Qint is active or not. Figure 4: Overview of the settings for each zone O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK...
  • Page 25 6). It is also possible to define different measurement functions within each zone. These include: 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 26 FCB >=2: if the first channel blocked in the zone is channel 5 or lower, the internal output state Qint1 is activated. (left side of graphic). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK...

  • Page 27: Logics

    This fact can also be used to produce a constant 0 or 1. Logic function Result 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 28: Pins

    While this signal is high, the process data are stored in the host. When the signal becomes low, the highest value (e.g., largest measured height) is transmitted. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK...

  • Page 29: Process Data

    “information block” is limited to one byte (8 bits). A single byte can therefore be used, for example, to transmit 8 channel states. 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 30 For example, NCB transmits how many channels in the zone are blocked. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK...

  • Page 31: Settings

    Ctrl-left mouse button. Channels that are hidden are no longer included in the process data. 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Red LED Error flashes Perform AutoAssign Perform TeachIn O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Every 6 months Specialist Check screw connections and plug connectors 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 34: Decommissioning

    Description of the application ■ Description of the fault that occurred ■ O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 35: Technical Data

    RS485_A (VT) (VT) Q6 / IN5 RS485_B (OG) (OG) 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 36: Host Software Features

    Inactive 0 V to 5 V Capacitive output load max. 100 nF O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 37: Technical Data Guests

    0,03 ... 7,2 m Light spot diameter/distance 8 mm / 350 mm 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 38: General Data Gse6-C

    Figure 10: Dimensional drawing - FlexChain host Port-A, pigtail M8, 4-pin, female O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 39 M3 threaded mounting hole LED indicator yellow LED indicator green 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 40 Center of optical axis, receiver M3 threaded mounting hole LED indicator green O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 41: Flexchain Host Membrane Keyboards

    Figure 16: FlexChain host membrane keyboard - RS485 / CANopen 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 42: Accessories

    Accessories can be found on the online product page at: www.sick.com/FlexChain O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...

  • Page 43: Annex

    The EU declaration of conformity and other certificates can be downloaded from the Internet at: www.sick.com/FlexChain 8023047/2018-11-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | FlexChain Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 44 Phone +36 1 371 2680 Phone +386 591 78849 E-Mail ertekesites@sick.hu E-Mail office@sick.si India South Africa Phone +91-22-6119 8900 Phone +27 (0)11 472 3733 Further locations at www.sick.com E-Mail info@sick-india.com E-Mail info@sickautomation.co.za SICK AG | Waldkirch | Germany | www.sick.com...

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