SICK PLB520 5 MP Series Quick Start Manual

8024616/1RCI/2025-02
SICK AG
Erwin-Sick-Straße 1
DE-79183 Waldkirch
www.sick.com
PLB520 5 MP
Q U I C K S T A R T
1 About this document
This document contains instructions and descriptions that support the basic
setup of the PLB520 5 MP system, including basic image acquisition.
For more information on the PLB system, please refer to the Operating Instruction.
The PLB Operating Instruction is included when downloading the PLB software
from SICK Support Portal (support.sick.com), see
All rights reserved. Subject to change without notice.
2 Safety information
2.1 Intended use
PLB is a system for precise localization of parts stored in a defined search vol‐
ume. The system may only be employed in accordance with its intended use.
The PLB system is intended to be used in industrial environments. The operator
of the production facilities in which the PLB system is to be integrated must imple‐
ment measures to ensure the safety of persons and equipment in accordance
with statutory guidelines and regulations.
The product must only be used within the limits of the prescribed and specified
technical specifications and operating conditions at all times.
Incorrect use, improper modification or manipulation of the product will invalidate
any warranty from SICK; in addition, any responsibility and liability of SICK for
damage and secondary damage caused by this is excluded.
In the case of any non-specified usage or in the event of any modifications to
system components (e.g. by opening the camera housing or during the course of
assembly and electrical installation) or to the SICK software, any warranty claims
against SICK AG shall be null and void.
2.2 Operational safety and particular hazards
• Read the entire Quickstart before using the device.
• Connection, assembly, and settings must be performed by competent techni‐
cians.
• Do not use the device in explosion-hazardous areas, in corrosive environ‐
ments, or under extreme environmental conditions.
• Safe operation has a dependency on the LED class of the device. Carefully
study the LED safety section and the safety instructions in the PLB Operating
Instruction.
LED safety
CAUTION
Optical radiation: LED risk group 1, visible radiation, 400 nm to 780 nm
The LEDs may pose a danger to the eyes in the event of incorrect use.
Do not look into the light source intentionally.
•
Do not open the housing. Opening the housing will not switch off the
•
light source. Opening the housing may increase the level of risk.
Comply with the current national regulations on photobiological security
•
of lamps and lamp systems.
If the product is operated in conjunction with external illumination systems, the
risks described here may be exceeded. This must be taken into consideration
by users on a case-by-case basis. Please note the accompanying production
documentation.
3 Product description
3.1 System overview
The PLB system is comprised of a 3D camera and the PLB software.
The 3D camera acquires a precise image of a bin and search volume's contents.
The software uses the image to calculate a 3D point cloud. Geometrical shapes
are identified in the point cloud and combined to form 3D objects. The camera
is factory calibrated, and the image data is represented in millimeters in a coordi‐
nate system relative to the 3D camera. To achieve accurate positioning results in
world or robot coordinates, the measurements must be aligned to that coordinate
system.
The camera serves as a data streamer, from which the image data is transferred
to a PC. The camera is configured, started and stopped by the PLB application
running on the PC.
3.2 Dimensional drawing
PLB520 5 MP dimensional drawing (not true-to-scale), see Appendix:
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section 6.
A
3.3 Volumes of view
A B
Figure 1: Example image volume of view
A Maximum distance
B Minimum distance
Ensenso X36 5MP
Parameter PLB520-S 5MP
Min. distance 800 mm
Max. distance 1200 mm
Field of view at min. 700x600 mm
distance 1
Field of view at 800x900 mm
max. distance
1
Example 400x300x200 mm
search volume 2
1 Length x Width
Length x Width x Height
2
4 Mounting
• Required parts:
° Mounting device (bracket) with sufficient load-bearing capacity and
suitable dimensions
° Screws for mounting on the mounting device
Mount the camera in respect to the preferred volume-of-view, see
•
section 3.3
The device is fixed properly in position and all the screws are tightened
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• Shock and vibration-free mounting
• Try to minimize risk of reflections on the objects to be detected
CAUTION
Ensure that the camera is unpowered during the mounting and electrical
installation process.
PLB520-M 5MP PLB520-L 5MP
1400 mm 1500 mm
2200 mm 2500 mm
800x700 mm 1400x1200 mm
1300x1200 mm 2200x2000 mm
800x600x400 mm Euro-pallet:
1200x800x1000 mm
US-pallet:
1016x1219x1000
mm
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