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SICK VM400 Operating Instructions Manual

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VM400
Single Point Air Velocity Monitor
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S

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  • Page 1 Title O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S VM400 Single Point Air Velocity Monitor Installation Operation Maintenance...
  • Page 2 Guarantee Information Specified product characteristics and technical data do not serve as guarantee declarations. © SICK Engineering GmbH. All rights reserved. VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 3 Risk or hazardous situation which could result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE Hazard which could result in property damage. VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Commissioning of device VM400 ........
  • Page 5 Dimensions ..............52 VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 6 Contents VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    For your Safety VM400 For your Safety Operating safety Intended use Responsibility of user VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 8: Operating Safety

    Intended use 1. 2 Purpose of the device 1.2.1 Devices of the VM400 series only serve for single point air velocity measurements in the atmosphere in road tunnels, rail tunnels, mines or similar traffic infrastructure. Application limitation 1.2.2 ▸ The system is operated in accordance with the technical data and specifications regard- ing assembly, connection, ambient and operating conditions.
  • Page 9 ▸ Inform persons who can be in the area on safety-relevant aspects. Keep the documents ▸ Keep this Operating Instructions and all associated documents available for reference. ▸ Pass the documents on to a new owner. VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 10 For your Safety VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 11: Product Description

    Product Description VM400 Product Description Product identification Device description Signals and interfaces VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 12: Product Identification

    The type label is located on the upper housing (cover) front, see figure 1, p. 12. Features of the VM400 2.1.1 The VM400 Air Velocity Monitor is a single point measuring device. That means it mea- sures continuously the air velocity in the atmosphere in road tunnels, rail tunnels, mines or similar traffic infrastructure.

  • Page 13: Measuring Principle

    – 1 analog output for the measuring value output – 2 digital outputs for output of actual device states – 1 RS232 service interface (for service work only) – Ethernet interface for LAN communication VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 14 Product Description VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation VM400 Installation Scope of delivery Preparation of the measurement point Installation of the VM400 VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 16: Scope Of Delivery

    ▸ Take suitable protective measures against possible hazards. ▸ The cabling for the power supply of the VM400 must be installed and secu- red according to the relevant regulations. Work/activities carried out by the customer 3.2.2...

  • Page 17: Possible Arrangement On The Measuring Location

    ▸ DO NOT MOUNT the VM400 device close to any obstacle in the tunnel (e.g. traffic signs, lights, traffic lights) or fans. A minimum distance of at least 20 times the maxi- mum diameter of the obstacle is recommended.

  • Page 18: Installation Of The Vm400

    5. Figure 5 Drilling plan for the optional mounting brackets 168 mm Ø 9 Mounting holes 4 screws for mounting of the optional brackets VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 19 Cover plate Upper housing Hexagon screw (inner hexagon head) Lower housing ▸ Place the optional mounting brackets onto the lower housing and fasten them using the 4 hexagon screws VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 20 ▸ Remove the pluggable terminal strip from the electronics board. ▸ Connect the wire ends to the terminals for I/O signals and power supply on the terminal strip. VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 21 NOTICE: Sufficient cable length inside the device ▸ Take care for sufficient cable length inside the device housing. Addi- tional cable length is needed to open the upper device housing with „closed“ cable glands. VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 22 Measuring range: -20 ... +20 m/s Range 2 Range 1 Measuring range: 0 ... ±20 m/s Range 2 Reserved for settings via SOPAS soft- Range 1 ware Range 2 VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 23 In case the RJ45 connector shall be used for connecting the device to the host / PLC, the internal Ethernet cable must first be removed. Then the RJ45 connector of the cable must be installed using suitable crimping tools. VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 24: Interface Protocol "Message" (Vm400E Only)

    ● “Message” telegrams can be received and logged with any terminal pro- gram. (e.g. HyperTerminal) Figure 12 Example of a message telegram VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 25 Initialization 0x00200 Signal search 0x00400 -reserved- 0x00800 Parameter error 0x01000 Limit range 0x02000 Heavy noise 0x04000 No signal 0x08000 -reserved- 0x10000 -reserved- 0x20000 Data valid 0x40000 -reserved- 0x80000 -reserved- VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 26 Installation VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 27: Commissioning / Switch On

    Commissioning / Switch on VM400 Commissioning / Switch on Necessary know-how for commissioning Shut off the device Checking of the device operation state (visual inspection) VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 28: Necessary Know-How For Commissioning

    Commissioning of device VM400 4. 2 Switching on the power supply 4.2.1 ▸ Switch on the power supply for the VM400 on the relevant control cabinet (customer side). Checking of the device operation state (visual inspection) 4.2.2 Identifying of a secure operation state ●...

  • Page 29: Commissioning Of Device Vm400E Using Sopas Et

    Insert the delivered CD in the PC drive, select the language, select "Software" and follow the instructions Connecting the device ▸ Connect the RS232 cable to the VM400 and laptop/PC or use an Ethernet cable. Default network parameter: IP-address: 192.168.0.10, network: 255.255.255.0. Port: 2111 ▸...
  • Page 30 „OK“ Fig. 15 Interface selection and configuration ▸ Click the "Network Scan" button in the "Network Scan Assistant" directory and the fol- lowing window appears. VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 31: Information For Using The Program

    Select the required devices from in the "Network Scan Assistant / Detected devices" register and move it to the "Project Tree" window (drag-and-drop per mouse or click the "Add" button). Fig. 17 Selecting required devices VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 32: Navigation In Sopas Et

    Device information Product related data for identification (serial number, firmware version,…) as well as mounting location (if entered by customer) are shown in subpage “Diagnosis / Device infor- mation” VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 33 It is possible to print and export a system check protocol. For the export to a PDF-file, file name and file location have to be specified. Figure 20 SOPAS ET – Protocols VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 34 Device is functioning correctly arrow on device cover positive flow direction relative to Malfunction arrow on device cover Measurement ranges can be selected using jumper settings (Step 4 on page 20). VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 35 Error messages and warnings The subpage “Diagnosis / Error Messages/Warnings” contains information about the sys- tem status and possible errors and warnings. The descriptions are shown in detail in chap- ter 7. VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 36 Commissioning / Switch on Figure 23 SOPAS ET – Error Messages/.Warnings VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 37: Possible Parameterization

    In addition to User level „Operator“ configuration of Ethernet „sickoptic“ parameter of mounting position is possible The Level 1 password is contained in the Annex. Figure 24 SOPAS ET – Password Icon-log in to device VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 38 Figure 25 SOPAS Maintenance mode ▸ Enter the installation location ▸ In maintenance mode the mounting location can be entered in subpage “Diagnosis / Device Information” VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 39 Figure 26 SOPAS ET – Interface Parameters After setting the parameter switch to operation mode: go to subpage “Maintenance / Main- tenance Mode”, and click the “Set Operation” button. VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 40 Commissioning / Switch on VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 41: Decommissioning

    Decommissioning VM400 Decommissioning Preparations for the decommissioning Shut off the device Environmentally compatible disposal/recycling VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 42: Preparations For The Decommissioning

    ▸ Activate appropriate safety arrangements. Shut off the device 5. 2 ▸ Switch off the power supply for the VM400 including power supply for relays. Arrangements for permanent decomissioning 5.2.1 For the installation steps refer also to  »Installation steps« on p. 18, §3.3.1 ▸...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Maintenance VM400 Maintenance Necessary know-how for maintenance work Preventive Maintenance schedule for the operator Preventive maintenance VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 44: Necessary Know-How For Maintenance Work

    Upper housing part with electronics and transducers 2046998 and gaskets for VMS400S Upper housing part with electronics and transducers 2048491 and gaskets for VMS400E Stainless steel mounting brackets, incl. screw anchors 2049666 VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 45: Clearing Malfunction

    Clearing malfunction VM400 Clearing malfunction Possible malfunctions Error messages / warnings VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 46: Possible Malfunctions

    ▸ Check the interface settings system and SOPAS ET program ▸ Exit the SOPAS ET program, restart and establish the con- nection again. ▸ Contact SICK Service department. VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 47: Error Messages/ Warnings

    No signal contamination or a defect. Signal search No signal is detected. Signal is searched. System test function has been activated. Mea- System test active suring values are invalid. VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 48 Clearing malfunction VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications VM400 Specifications Conformities Technical data of VM400S-AL and VM400E-AL Dimensions VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 50: Conformities

    3 (outside) and level 2 (inside) according to EN 61010-1. ● Electrical energy: The wiring system to the voltage supply of the system must be installed and fused according to the relevant regulations. VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 51: Technical Data Of Vm400S-Al And Vm400E-Al

    Optional components Stainless steel mounting brackets with heavy duty screw anchors and screws VM400E version only, based on speed of sound Configurable using jumper settings Wire cross-section  0.5 mm VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...

  • Page 52: Dimensions

    Specifications Dimensions 8. 3 Figure 27 Dimensions VM400 with regular mounting brackets Figure 28 Dimensions VM400 with optional mounting brackets VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V 2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
  • Page 53 Specifications VM400 · Operating Instructions · 8013565/YT09/V2-0/2016-02 · © SICK Engineering GmbH...
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