SICK MLG-2 ProNet Operating Instructions Manual

Measuring automation light grid with profibus fieldbus

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Measuring automation light grid with

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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 MLG-2 ProNet Measuring automation light grid with PROFIBUS fieldbus...
Page 2 This document is an original document of SICK AG. 2006/42/EC SAFETY O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Transparent operating mode........... 3.8.3 Dust- and sunlight-resistant operating mode......8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 4 Parameters for definition of operating mode and perform‐ ance options................O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 5 10.2 SICK support..................... 153 10.3 LED indicators and error indicators............153 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 6 List of figures..................174 List of tables..................177 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 7: About This Document
Highlights useful tips and recommendations as well as information for efficient and trouble-free operation. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 8: Abbreviations Used
Run-length code SOPAS Device Description Programmable logic controller O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 9: Safety Information
8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 10: Qualification Of Personnel
• knowledge of the applicable regulations and standards O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 11: Product Description
01: Standard (DPV1) nections and software 02: For replacement (DPV0) 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 12: Monitoring Height
• Without optics ± 10 ° (at a range of 2.5 m and 5 m) O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 13: Preconfigurations
The receiver consists of receiver optics, several receiver elements (photodi‐ odes) and evaluation electronics. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 14: Device Components Of The Mlg-2
PC/notebook, a connection for the power supply, and a connection for the receiver. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 15: Measurement Principle
Figure 6: Schematic representation of available beam separations (mm) 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 16: Sensing Ranges
During the teach-in process, the switching thresholds for all beams are individually adjusted for the sensing range and the ambient conditions. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 17: Beam Blanking
8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 18: Response Time, Minimum Presence Time And Reproducibility Of The Mlg-2
When the cross-beam function is enabled, the light beam from a sender LED is received by three receiver diodes in two scans. This doubles the scan time. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 19: Scan Time With High-Speed Scan On The Mlg-2
Figure 12: Scan time in relation to the number of beams when using the high-speed scan 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 20: Beam Separation And Minimum Detectable Object
10 mm 14 mm 20 mm 24 mm 25 mm 29 mm 30 mm 34 mm O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 21: Minimum Detectable Object Length
SOPAS ET on the MLG-2 (see "Interface", page 95). 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 22: Minimum Detectable Object With Cross-Beam Function
50 mm – – 1110 mm 1200 mm 1,200 m 29 mm 54 mm O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 23: Minimum Detectable Object With High Measurement Accuracy From The Mlg-2
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Page 24: Operating Reserve
Transparent operating mode enables the detection of transparent objects, such as those made of glass, PET, etc. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 25: Dust- And Sunlight-Resistant Operating Mode
Examples are for illustrative purposes only. The signal attenuation and the minimum detectable absorption to be configured must be determined for each individual application. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 26: Interfaces
Alarm Q1 Defines various diagnostic settings for Q1 – O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 27 The cloning status shows the status of the stored parameters in the fieldbus module. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 28: Available Process Data
The MLG-2 provides a series of process data. The following table shows which process data is available for the individual applications. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 29 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 30: Display And Operating Elements
153 explains the meaning of the LED indicators. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 31: Receiver
Figure 18: LEDs on the front and on the control panel Yellow Green Alignment LED 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 32: Fieldbus Module
153 explains the meaning of the LED indicators. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 33: Application Examples
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Page 34 Figure 26: Volume measurement Figure 27: Contour measurement O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 35: Mounting
6 x FlexFix brackets for monitoring heights above 2 m. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 36: Mounting With Light In The Same Direction
Minimum distance of the MLG-2 Minimum distance of the MLG-2 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 37 MLG-2 with 5 m, 8.5 and 14.5 m sensing range 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 38: Placement Of Two Light Grids At Right Angles
Figure 32: Placement of two light grids at right angles O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 39: Minimum Distance From Reflective Surfaces
This minimum distance depends on the distance between sender and receiver and on the operating range. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 40: Mounting Procedure
Applies to specular surfaces perpendicular to the housings Applies to specular surfaces parallel and perpendicular to the housings O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 41: Mounting The Quickfix Bracket
QuickFix bracket and the machine or profile frame. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 42 If you are using the QuickFix bracket, you will need one more QuickFix bracket for the fieldbus module. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 43: Mounting The Flexfix Bracket
A screw nut or threaded hole is required on the machine or profile frame. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 44 If you are using the FlexFix bracket, you will need a mounting bracket for the fieldbus module. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 45: Turning The Fieldbus Module On The Mlg-2
180° so you can feed the cables in from the front or the back. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 46 Insert the fieldbus module again Tighten the mounting screw O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 47: Mounting The Fieldbus Module Offset From The Mlg-2
The maximum length of cable between the MLG-2 receiver and the FBM fieldbus module/AFB connection box must not exceed 2.7 m. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 48: Electrical Installation
T-distributor in order to connect the sender and receiver via a short synchronization cable wherever possible. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 49: Fieldbus Module Connections
Signal Meaning Ethernet Ethernet TX– Ethernet RX– Ethernet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 50 - ros gra/pnk - blk red/blu - vio O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 51: Sender Connections
Blue Test_In Test input Black Sync_B Synchronization Gray 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 52: Connecting The Mlg-2
Sender Receiver Fieldbus module T-distributor Voltage supply Fieldbus O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 53 1 and the test input. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 54 GND supply voltage Switching output 1 Not connected Not connected O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 55: Commissioning
• Adjust vertically (H) • Rotate (±15°) 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 56: Alignment And Teach-In
The yellow LED on the front of the receiver and the Alignment LED show the rough alignment. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 57 .Teach-in can also be triggered via SOPAS ET or the PLC. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 58: The Mlg-2 On The Profibus Network
Communication takes place via PROFIBUS Read/Write Record Indication and Record Response. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 59: Addressing
30). You can use these DIP switches to set the address for the MLG-2. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 60 In the Address configuration area, you can enter the address in the PROFIBUS. You can enter an address from 1 to 125 for the MLG-2. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 61: Gsd File
BOOL Boolean = logical value 0 or 1 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 62 UINT-16 FBB Zone 3 – First beam blocked in Zone 3 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 63 “Find Me” function BOOL Pushbutton lock BOOL Beam numbering 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 64: Cyclic Data (Process Data)
Cyclic data (process data) Specify the required modules for the cyclic process data. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 65: Modules With Beam Functions
This module transfers the number of the first beam blocked. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 66: Beam Function Fbb
• The count direction of the beams depends on the configured beam numbering. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 67: Beam Function Lbb
The beam function facilitates the object measurement of a hanging object, for example. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 68: Beam Function Ncbb
If there are several gaps of the same size in the detection area, the gap with the lowest-value beam is used for the measurement. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 69: Beam Function Cbb
This module transfers the outside dimension of an object. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 70: Beam Function Odi
Objects such as pallet cages are not suitable as they involve too many status changes. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 71 31h: beam 33 – 64. … 3Fh: beam 481 – 512. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 72 Zone 2 beams blocked in Zone 2. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 73 UINT-16 User defined 3 UINT-16 User defined 4 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 74: Modules With System Information
If the received values are getting worse, the process quality drops. Possible causes of a drop in process quality include: O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 75: Modules For Initiating Operating Functions
8-bit length. Use the FBM-P22 for complete compatibility. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 76 This module transfers the number of the first beam made. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 77 This module transfers the inside dimension of an object. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 78: Acyclic Data (Service Data)
If an additional teach-in is to be initiated, this index must first be described using 0. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 79 Activate the Teach-in with blanking function. Perform a teach-in. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 80: Example Of The Blanking Of Blocked Beams
0. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 81: Example Of Blanking Made Beams
Figure 70: Bit-coded beam mask for an MLG-2, with 30 beams 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 82: Parameters For Definition Of Operating Mode And Performance Options
"Minimum detectable object with parallel-beam function", page 20). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 83 Operator = 1; equates to ≥ Operand 2 = 30 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 84 Beam number of the last beam blocked in Zone 1 (e.g., for object height measurement) O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 85 User defined 3 User defined 4 User defined 4 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 86: Parameters With Auxiliary Resources And Diagnostic Options
0 = alignment aid not active 1 = alignment aid active O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 87: Beam Numbering
MLG-2 so that the beam numbering begins at the top. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 88 A teach-in is required. All functions become available again only after a ° successful teach-in process. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 89 ACTIVE: An upload or download is currently active. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 90: Parameters With System Information
Entering a mounting location makes it easier to identify where the MLG-2 is mounted. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 91: Beam Evaluation
For additional information, see "Function Zone measuring", page 125 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 92 1: BBH mode active 2: LBH mode active O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 93 Byte 26: NCBB/CBB Zone 3 Byte 27: NCBB/CBB Zone 4 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 94: Configuration With Sopas Et
If you configure a device offline, you must then connect the PC to the MLG-2 and download the MLG-2 configuration. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 95: Operation Sopas Et
For users with experience or more complex requirements, the function level EXPERT is available, where all parameters can be configured. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 96: Display Of The System Boundaries
SOPAS ET displays the maximum recommended sensing range with which the MLG-2 can be safely operated. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 97: Wizards
Under Basic functions, you will find the following information: 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 98: Detection Area - Simulation
Representation of the detection area Figure 78: Detection area – Simulation O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 99: Combining Beams Into Zones
> For object recognition > Use Qx. Figure 80: Using beams for object recognition 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 100: Using Beams For Height Classification
In the context menu, select the command Blank all selected beams. ► O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 101 In the context menu, select the command Device orientation > rotate left or > rotate ► right. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 102: Image Of The Mlg-2 Rotated
To close the expandable menu, click the double arrow – which is now inverted – ► again. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 103: User Level
The current user level is displayed in the Log in panel. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 104 Under Devices , select the Change password menu item ... Follow the input screwwn and confirm the change using the Change passwordbut‐ O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 105 Now enter the password for the selected user level. Confirm the password with OK 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 106: Connection Via Sopas Et
To log in via the project view, use Login on the corresponding tile. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 107: Service Settings (Service User Level)
SOPAS ET is no longer possible. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 108: System Settings
Locked: The teach-in button is locked to prevent inadvertent actuation, for exam‐ ple. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 109: I/O Configuration
You can use the pushbutton lock to set two options for the teach-in button on the device: 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 110: Measuring And Diagnostic Functions For Switching Outputs
MLG2. If the criteria configured for the function are met, this is signaled on the relevant output. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 111: Height Classification
Applies when light grid is mounted upright with the connection side facing down and beam numbering beginning on the connection side (factory setting). 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 112: Settings For Height Classification
For additional information, see "Function Zone measuring", page 125 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 113: Object Recognition
This also applies to multiple objects, e.g., the feet of a pallet. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 114: Object Recognition, Static
Figure 101: Object recognition, dynamic O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 115: Object Detection/Object Width
The number of beams is configured in the settings or configured graphically in the Simulation area using the mouse. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 116 Figure 104: Setting the object size with the mouse O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 117: Hole Detection/Hole Size
Select one of the following settings for the hole detection and enter the number of ► n beams: 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 118 Figure 107: Setting the hole size with the mouse O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 119: Outside/Inside Dimension
Configure whether you want to measure the outside dimension or inside dimension. ► 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 120: Measurement Of The Outside Dimension
"Advanced settings for the outputs", page 124. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 121: Classification Of An Object Position
The object center is equal to the position of beam number n. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 122: Classification Of A Hole Position
The number of the beam located in the center of the hole is greater than or equal to the number of the configured beam. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 123 The hole position that has been set is shown in the Simulation area. It can be changed using the mouse. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 124: Diagnostics
Advanced settings for the outputs For switching outputs, you can select the option Invert output. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 125: Zones
Zone n are available for each zone (n = 1, 2, 3 or 4). 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 126: Measuring Within Zones
✓ The configured zones are indicated in the Zones expandable menu. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 127: Sopas Et - Assigning An Application And Zone To An Output
I/O tab in the Basic functions area. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 128: Teach-In
MLG-2 calculates this value based on the quality of the light level received. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 129: Example Of The Blanking Of Blocked Beams
You will never be notified that beams are blocked during the teach-in process. Blank made beams as follows: 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 130: Switching Thresholds From Material Teach-In
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 131: Selection Of Switching Thresholds From Material Teach-In In Installation Wizard
Confirm the selection with Next. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 132: Selection Of Application Situation
"Minimum transmission difference for switching thresholds from material teach-in", page 164. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 133: Selection Of Relevant Rays
For the best possible result, carry out a final teach-in by clicking on Next (recom‐ mended). 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 134: Summary Of The Determined Transmissions With A Positive Result
Cancel pushbutton. Figure 133: Summary of the determined transmissions with a negative result O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 135: Performance Options
(in transparent mode) the minimum attenuation of an object. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 136 SOPAS ET (see "System boundaries and status", page 96). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 137 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 138: Illustration Of The Measuring Object
In order to detect a transparent object, it must absorb a certain percentage of the energy from the light beam. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 139: Cross Beamfunction
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Page 140 ✓ The Cross beam switching function is activated. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 141: Soaps Et - Activating Cross Beam Switching
Cross beam measuringfunction. Adjust the configuration accordingly. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 142: Sopas Et - Activating Cross Beam Measuring
Adjust the configuration for the cross beam measuring function. ► O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 143: Energy Option (Only In Expert Function Level)
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Page 144: Lost Beams Hold (Lbh) Evaluation Mode
Lost Beams Hold (LBH) evaluation mode Prerequisites Expert function level ■ O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 145: Simulation
Click on the plus sign to add a simulation object. ► 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 146: Start Simulation
Figure 144: Determine the size of the simulation object Click Start simulation. ► O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 147: Beam Monitor (Only In Expert Function Level)
Figure 147: Beam status 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 148: Function Programming (In Expert Function Level)
Easy function level, these settings are automatically transferred to the Funktionsprog‐ rammierung view. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 149 CONFIGURATION WITH SOPAS ET Figure 148: Function programming 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 150: Beam Functions
4) zone O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 151 4) object position) in the indicated zone 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 152: Servicing
Perform the teach-in process on the MLG-2 again. To do this, press the Teach ► pushbutton. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 153: Troubleshooting
Ö 10 Hz blocked Hardware error Synchronization error Short-circuit 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 154: Advanced Diagnostics On The Mlg-2
The STATUS LED follows the respective fieldbus specification O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 155: Decommissioning
• A description of the fault that occurred 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 156: Technical Data
• < 3 V Maximum output current per output 100 mA O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 157 In Dust- and sunlight-resistant operating mode: 3 m / 5 m depending on device type. Depending on device version and operating mode. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 158: Fieldbus Module Data Sheet
• • Typical 115 mA • Maximum • < 160 mA O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 159 Table 130: Fieldbus module data sheet - PROFIBUS interface Data transmission rate Autobaud, 9,600 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 160: Diagrams
If the cross-beam function is configured, multiply the minimum presence time and the response time by 2. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 161: Response Time And Minimum Presence Time For Highspeed Scan With 2.5 Mm Raster
SDD, especially for 2.5 mm raster devices. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 162: Response Time And Minimum Presence Time During High-Speed Scan With Up To 3.5 M Sensing Range
Figure 152: Response time and minimum presence time up to 8.5 m sensing range O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 163: Minimum Attenuation In Transparent Mode
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Page 164: Minimum Transmission Difference For Switching Thresholds From Material Teach-In
The minimum transmission difference increases due to signal reduction, e.g. due to contamination or an increasing working distance. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 165: Dimensional Drawings
A + B see table 132, page 166 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 166: Measurement Tables
88.3 mm 16.1 mm 50 mm 108.3 mm 16.1 mm see table 131. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 167: Dimensional Drawings For The Mlg-2 Fieldbus Module
Figure 157: Dimensional drawing 1 MLG-2 fieldbus module 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 168 Openings for mounting pins DIP switch cover fixing screw O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 169: Ordering Information
Ordering information for the MLG-2 can be found in the MLG-2 product information, SICK part number 8017054. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 170: Accessories
5 m, shielded, 5- 2095733 wire 5-pin, straight, PUR / 5*0.34 / BK A-coded O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 171 Open flying leads 10 m, 5-wire, 6026008 pin, straight 0.34 mm² 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 172 6056903 pin, straight pin, straight shielded, PUR, halogen-free O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 173: Annex
Printed copies of the license texts are also available on request. 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 174: List Of Figures
53. Address configuration in SOPAS ET................61 54. Beam function NBB....................65 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 175 111. Setting the outside dimension with the mouse............120 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 176 157. Dimensional drawing 1 MLG-2 fieldbus module............ 167 158. Dimensional drawing 2 MLG-2 fieldbus module............ 168 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK...
Page 177: List Of Tables
53. Beam status........................ 71 54. Beam functions for Zone measuring................. 72 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 178 110. Zone measuring......................92 111. Cross beam measuring....................92 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Page 179 141. Part number for MLG-2 connection cable to fieldbus module......172 8018748.1Q3I/2024-12-18 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 ProNet Subject to change without notice...
Page 180 Phone +65 6744 3732 Phone +30 210 6825100 Phone +65 6744 3732 E-Mail sales.gsg@sick.com E-Mail office@sick.com.gr E-Mail sales.gsg@sick.com Hong Kong Slovakia Phone +852 2153 6300 Phone +421 482 901 201 E-Mail ghk@sick.com.hk E-Mail mail@sick-sk.sk Detailed addresses and further locations at www.sick.com SICK AG | Waldkirch | Germany | www.sick.com...

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