KEYENCE SL-VH1S User Manual

96008E

Safety Light Curtain SL-V Ver.3 Configuration Software (SL-VH1S)

SL-V Configurator

User's Manual

Read this manual and the SL-V user's manual before using the product in order to

understand the features.

Always keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Introduction

Important

Note

This user's manual describes functions and handling of the SL-VH1S <SL-V Configurator>, the dedi-

cated software for the SL-V Ver.3. Read this user's manual thoroughly before operating <SL-V Configura-

tor> in order to understand the software features, and keep this user's manual readily available for

reference. Ensure that the end user of this product receives this manual.

Before using <SL-V Configurator>, make sure to read the "Safety Light Curtain SL-V Series Ver.3 Instruc-

tion Manual" and "Safety Light Curtain SL-V Series Ver.3 User's Manual" for correct use. Failure to follow

the instruction in this manual, "Safety Light Curtain SL-V Series Ver.3 Instruction Manual", and "Safety

Light Curtain SL-V Series Ver.3 User's Manual" results in significant harm to the machine operators

including serious injury or death.

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Safety headings

This user's manual uses the following headings to display important safety information. Strict adherence

to the instructions next to these heading is required at all times.

Provides cautions and restrictions that must be followed in operations.

Provides additional information for proper operation.

Reference

Provides advanced and useful information for operation.

Indicates reference pages in this or another manual.

Terms of License Agreement on Use of the Software

 Software License Agreement

The use of [SL-VH1S <SL-V Configurator>] (hereinafter referred to as [this software]) is subject to the terms outlined in this software license agreement (hereinafter referred to as [this agreement]) and to the customers consent to this agreement. The customer's use or duplication of this software, in whole or in part, constitutes the customer's consent to enter into this agreement.

Article 1 (Usage Rights)

1 Contingent of the customer's compliance with the terms of this agreement, KEYENCE Corporation

(hereinafter referred to as KEYENCE) extends to the customer non-exclusive usage rights.

2 The customer may install this software without the limit of the number of the licenses, provided that

this software is used only in the same corporation in order to use our product you have purchased.

Article 2 (Limitations on Duplication)

The customer may make no more than 1 copy of this software for backup purposes only.

Article 3 (Prohibitions)

The customer is prohibited from doing the following with this software.

a. Additions or changes to any or all of the functions of this software.

However, installation of updates or new features provided by KEYENCE is expressly allowed. b. Reverse compiling or reverse assembling of this software for the purposes of reverse engineering. c. Sale, transfer, redistribution, license, rental or lease to the third party.

This does not include instances where permission has been obtained from KEYENCE in advance.

Article 4 (Copyright)

The copyrights of this software and all associated documentation are the property of KEYENCE.

Article 5 (Exemption of Liability)

KEYENCE shall not be held liable by the user or third party for any damages arising from the use of

the software.

Article 6 (Support)

Based on this agreement, KEYENCE agrees to provide the customer with technical support in

response to customer questions regarding this software. However, KEYENCE makes no guarantee

that the technical support offered will meet the customer's needs.

Article 7 (Termination of Agreement)

1 Should the customer destroy this software and any backup copies, this agreement will

automatically expire with the customer's cessation of use of this software. 2 KEYENCE reserves the right to unilaterally terminate this agreement should the customer violate

any of the terms of this agreement. In this instance, this software and all copies should be

immediately returned to KEYENCE for destruction. 3 Should KEYENCE be caused damages by the customer's violation of this agreement, the

customer will compensate KEYENCE for those damages.

Article 8 (Basis in Law)

This agreement is to be adjudicated according to Japanese law.

 Trademarks

• Windows XP/Vista/7 are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, U.S.A.

• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Reader are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe System

Incorporated in the United States and other countries.

• Other company or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The following marks are not used in this manual: TM, ®.

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Introduction

Terms of License Agreement on Use of the Software ............................................................. 1

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................... 2

Chapter 1 Before Use

1-1 Checking Package Contents ...................................................................................... 1-2

1-2 Using the Configurator ............................................................................................... 1-3

1-3 System Requirements ................................................................................................ 1-4

1-4 Installing the <SL-V Configurator> ............................................................................. 1-5

Preparation ................................................................................................................................... 1-5

Notes for Windows XP.................................................................................................................. 1-5

Notes for Windows Vista/7 ........................................................................................................... 1-5

Installation .................................................................................................................................... 1-6

Uninstalling the <SL-V Configurator> ........................................................................................... 1-6

1-5 Connecting the SL-V and the Computer .................................................................... 1-7

Names and Functions of SL-V1UB Interface Unit Parts............................................................... 1-7

Connecting ................................................................................................................................... 1-8

Chapter 2 Basic Operation

2-1 Names of Parts in Main Window ................................................................................ 2-2

Menu Bar ...................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Toolbar ......................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Configuration Tab ......................................................................................................................... 2-3

Function Configuration Area......................................................................................................... 2-3

Status Bar..................................................................................................................................... 2-3

2-2 Flow of Basic Operation ............................................................................................. 2-4

Creating the Configuration on the PC........................................................................................... 2-4

Uploading the Configuration to the SL-V ...................................................................................... 2-4

2-3 Startup and Exiting the <SL-V Configurator> ............................................................. 2-5

Startup of the <SL-V Configurator> ..............................................................................................2-5

Exiting the <SL-V Configurator>................................................................................................... 2-7

2-4 Configuring the Functions .......................................................................................... 2-8

2-5 Setup of the Password ............................................................................................... 2-9

2-6 Login/Logout............................................................................................................. 2-10

Logging In................................................................................................................................... 2-10

Logging Out................................................................................................................................ 2-10

2-7 Uploading the Configuration to the SL-V.................................................................. 2-11

2-8 Saving and Using the Configuration on the PC........................................................ 2-13

Saving the Configuration ............................................................................................................ 2-13

Opening an Existing Configuration ............................................................................................. 2-13

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Chapter 3 Configuration of Each Function

3-1 Safety Related Configuration ..................................................................................... 3-2

Muting Configuration .................................................................................................................... 3-2

Override Function ......................................................................................................................... 3-2

Interlock Configuration.................................................................................................................. 3-3

EDM Function / Adjustment.......................................................................................................... 3-3

3-2 Non Safety Related Configuration.............................................................................. 3-4

Emitting Frequency....................................................................................................................... 3-4

Alert Output .................................................................................................................................. 3-4

State Information Output .............................................................................................................. 3-4

Center Indicator ............................................................................................................................ 3-5

3-3 Blanking Area ............................................................................................................. 3-6

3-4 Muting Area ................................................................................................................ 3-7

Chapter 4 Other Functions

Table of Contents

4-1 Creating New Settings................................................................................................ 4-2

4-2 Changing the Type Configuration............................................................................... 4-3

4-3 Loading Configurations from the SL-V ....................................................................... 4-5

4-4 Verifying the Configuration between PC and SL-V .................................................... 4-6

4-5 Monitoring the Received Light Intensity on the SL-V ................................................. 4-7

4-6 Changing the Password ............................................................................................. 4-8

4-7 Initializing the SL-V..................................................................................................... 4-9

4-8 Outputting the Settings ............................................................................................. 4-11

Printing ....................................................................................................................................... 4-11

Outputting in the CSV format...................................................................................................... 4-12

Appendix

A-1 Error Messages ..........................................................................................................A-2

A-2 Operation Menu List ...................................................................................................A-3

A-3 Index........................................................................................................................... A-4

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Before Use

1-1 Checking Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1-2 Using the Configurator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1-3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1-4 Installing the <SL-V Configurator> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

1-5 Connecting the SL-V and the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

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Before Use

Note

1-1 Checking Package Contents

The following items should be found in the package. Make sure that each of these items is present.

 Installation CD-ROM x1

This disc contains the <SL-V Configurator> installer.

Keep this disk in a safe place after installation.

It is recommended that the CD-ROM be backed up in case of damage to or loss of the disk.

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1-2 Using the Configurator

Upload configurations

Read configurations

Create/Save configurations

Monitor light intensity

Computer

SL-V Series Ver.3

Note

The <SL-V Configurator> allows various configurations on the SL-V Series version 3 to be configured

from the PC.

• Settings can be configured even when the computer is not connected to the SL-V.

• The receiver on the main unit is needed to configure and upload configuration. (If the SL-V is under the

serial connection, only the main unit is required when the configuration is uploaded.)

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• A separate interface unit such as the SL-V1UB and USB 1.1-compatible USB cable (included with the SL-V1UB) or the SL-V connection cable are required to connect the SL-V to a computer.

• Only one interface unit can be connected to each computer. 1-to-many or many-to-1 connection are not possible.

• All settings can be configured with SL-V Ver. 2/Ver.1 in a serial connection as subunits. However, the main unit must be Ver. 3.

• The SL-VHS cannot be used as a main unit.

• When settings are being configured with <SL-V Configurator> (with the SL-V1UB connected to the SL-V), the control output (OSSD) of the SL-V turns OFF. Also, when the safety control unit SL-T11R is connected, the indicator of SL-T11R lights up differently (arbitrary lightup) from when in normal use. After settings are configured with <SL-V Configurator>, disconnect the SLV1UB from the SL-V before use.

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Computer

Interface unit SL-V1UB cable

SL-V connection cable (Receiver side)

SL-V connection cable (Transmitter side)

SL-V Ver. 3

Receiver

Transmitter

Power supply

Interface unit SL-V1UB

USB cable OP-51580 supplied with the SL-V1UB

Note

1-3 System Requirements

The system requirements for the <SL-V Configurator> are as follows.

CPU Pentium III 1.2 GHz or greater

Compatible OS

Memory capacity 512 MB or greater

Hard disk space 30 MB or greater

CD-ROM drive Required

Communication interface USB 1.1/2.0

Display XGA (1024 x 768) or greater, 256 colors or greater (High Color or greater

Operating environment .NET Framework 2.0 installed

* Confirm system requirements of each OS separately.

*1 Only Windows 7 supports 64-bit platform.

The operating system is compatible with Japanese, English, German, Italian, French and Chinese languages.

*2 If ".NET Framework 2.0" is not installed on the computer that <SL-V Configurator> will be installed on, ".NET

Framework" will be installed automatically when <SL-V Configurator> is installed. To install ".NET Framework 2.0", the following conditions must be met.

• Hard disk free space: 300 MB or greater

• Windows Installer 3.0 or later is installed

• Internet Explorer 6 or later is installed

Windows XP (SP3 and later versions) Windows Vista (SP1 and later versions) Windows 7

recommended)

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When the SL-V is positively grounded using the SL-V connection cable for the NPN output type, do not ground on the computer side. (Communication cannot be established if grounded.)

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1-4 Installing the <SL-V Configurator>

Note

This section explains how to install the <SL-V Configurator> on your computer.

Preparation

Confirm the following before installing the software.

It is recommended that the CD-ROM be backed up in case of damage to or loss of the disk.

 Hard disk space

The <SL-V Configurator> must be installed to a hard disk. The hard drive for installation must have at

least 30 MB (330 MB if .NET Framework2.0 is not installed) of free space. If there is not enough free

space on the drive, you must clear some space.

 Installing to a Windows machine

The <SL-V Configurator> runs under a Windows operating system. It must also be installed on a

Windows operating system. Make sure that Windows XP/Vista/7 is installed and operating properly on

the target PC.

Before Use

 USB port

The USB port on the computer must be usable to upload configuration or monitor the SL-V series. Refer

to the user’s manual for your computer for more information.

 Help files

The help file for the <SL-V Configurator> is a PDF file. Adobe Systems Adobe Reader must be installed

on your computer to use the help file.

Adobe Reader can be downloaded from the Adobe Systems website (http://www.adobe.com/).

Notes for Windows XP

 User privileges

Set the following access rights if the <SL-V Configurator> is installed in the default folder (C:/Program

files/Keyence/SL-V Configurator/).

• Grant Administrator privileges to users who will be using the <SL-V Configurator>.

Notes for Windows Vista/7

 User privileges

Set the following access rights if the <SL-V Configurator> is installed in the default folder (C:/Program

files/Keyence/SL-V Configurator/).

• Grant Administrator privileges to users who will be using the <SL-V Configurator>.

If the "User account control" screen appears during installation, click "Continue"

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1-4 Installing the <SL-V Configurator>

Note

Before Use

Installation

This section explains how to install the software, using the following drive setup.

C drive: Hard disk drive

E drive: CD-ROM drive

Start Windows and insert the "SL-V Configurator Installer CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive.

• The install program will be started by the computer’s auto run function. If the install program does not start, select "Run..." from the Start menu and enter "e:/set up" in the "Run" dialog box, then press the [OK] button.

• Install the software as specified by the installer.

 <SL-V Configurator> Installation folder

If the <SL-V Configurator> is installed under the default settings, the software will be installed in the

folder listed below.

C:/Program files/Keyence/SL-V Configurator/

Uninstalling the <SL-V Configurator>

Use "Add or Remove Programs" from the Windows control panel to uninstall the <SL-V Configurator>.

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Note

Computer

Interface unit SL-V1UB cable

SL-V connection cable (Receiver side)

SL-V connection cable (Transmitter side)

SL-V Ver. 3

Receiver

Transmitter

Power supply

Interface unit SL-V1UB

USB cable OP-51580 supplied with the SL-V1UB

SL-V connector

Power indicator

SL-V communication indicator

PC communication indicator

USB port (mini B)

SL-V connection cable (receiver) connector

Connecting the SL-V and the Computer

This section explains how to connect the SL-V Configurator and the computer.

• The interface unit SL-V1UB and USB 1.1-compatible USB cable (Supplied with the SL-V1UB) and the SL-V connection cable are required to connect the SL-V to a computer.

• Only one interface unit can be connected to each computer. 1-to-many and many-to-1 connections are not possible.

• All settings can be configured with SL-V Ver.2/Ver.1 in a serial connection as subunits. However, the main unit must be Ver.3.

• The SL-VHS cannot be used as a main unit.

Before Use

Names and Functions of SL-V1UB Interface Unit Parts

Name Explanation

SL-V connector Connect to the SL-V receiver

Power indicator Illuminates green when the power to the SL-V1UB is supplied.

•

SL-V communication lamp

PC communication indicator

USB port (mini B) Connects to the computer.

SL-V connection cable (receiver side) connector

Illuminates orange when communication with the SL-V device is possible.

•

Blinks orange during communicating with the SL-V device.

•

Illuminates orange when communication with the computer is possible.

•

Blinks orange during communicating with the computer.

Connects to the SL-V connection cable (receiver side).

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Note

SL-V connection cable (Black coating)

USB cable included with the SL-V1UB

Connect to the USB port on the computer

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Connecting

This section explains how to connect the SL-V and the computer.

• Turn on the power after all of the connections are completed.

• Turn off the power before removing any of the connectors.

• When the SL-V is positively grounded using the SL-V connection cable for the NPN output type, do not ground on the computer side. (Communication cannot be established if grounded.)

1 Connect the SL-V1UB interface unit cable to the SL-V receiver.

2 Connect SL-V device cable (receiver) to the SL-V1UB interface unit.

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3 Connect the SL-V1UB to the computer with the USB cable connected to the SL-V1UB device.

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4 Turn on power.

Refer to the "SL-V Series Ver. 3 Safety Light Curtain Instruction Manual" or the "SL-V Series Ver. 3 Safety Light Curtain User’s Manual" for more information on wiring.

SL-V connection cable (receiver)

24V

Brown

Blue

SL-V1UB

SL-V connection cable (receiver) SL-V connection cable (transmitter)

24V

Brown

Blue

Orange

Orange/Black

Brown

Blue

Orange

Orange/Black

SL-V1UB SL-V

(Transmitter)

1-5 Connecting the SL-V and the Computer

Before Use

Reference

To monitor light intensity, connect SL-V connection cable (transmitter) to the SL-V device transmitter.

Turn on the power and connect the communication line to the transmitter.

"4-5 Monitoring the Received Light Intensity on the SL-V" (Page4-7)

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Basic Operation

2-1 Names of Parts in Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2-2 Flow of Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2-3 Startup and Exiting the <SL-V Configurator> . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2-4 Configuring the Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2-5 Setup of the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2-6 Login/Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

2-7 Uploading the Configuration to the SL-V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2-8 Saving and Using the Configuration on the PC . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

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Basic Operation

Menu Bar

Toolbar

Configuration Tab

Function

Configuration

Area

Status Bar

2-1 Names of Parts in Main Window

This section describes the names of parts in <SL-V Configurator> main window and outline of its functions.

Menu Bar

This displays the menu to execute each function.

For list of operation menu, refer to "A-2 Operation Menu List" (Page A-3).

Toolbar

Buttons for frequently used function is here.

Icon Description

This will configure the model configuration.

"4-2 Changing the Type Configuration" (Page 4-3)

This will login to SL-V.

"2-6 Login/Logout" (Page 2-10)

This will logout from SL-V.

"2-6 Login/Logout" (Page 2-10)

This will read out the configuration from the SL-V.

"4-3 Loading Configurations from the SL-V" (Page 4-5)

This will verify the configuration with the SL-V.

"4-4 Verifying the Configuration between PC and SL-V" (Page 4-6)

This will upload the configuration to the SL-V.

"2-7 Uploading the Configuration to the SL-V" (Page 2-11)

This will monitor the amount of receiving light at the SL-V.

"4-5 Monitoring the Received Light Intensity on the SL-V" (Page 4-7)

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