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RS4soft

Configuration and diagnostics software for ROTOSCAN RS4 Safety Laser Scanner

607143-2009/01

Subject to change without prior notice

SAFE PARAMETERING

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Version 1.17

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Contents

1 About this document............................................................................................ 5

1.1 Other applicable documents ................................................................................................5

1.2 Means of illustration used ....................................................................................................6

2 System requirements........................................................................................... 7

3 Scope of function................................................................................................. 8

3.1 Configuration........................................................................................................................8

3.1.1 Configuring the Safety Sensor....................................................................................................... 8

3.1.2 Configuring protective and warning fields ...................................................................................... 8

3.2 Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................... 9

4 User interface .................................................................................................... 10

4.1 Screen setup ...................................................................................................................... 10

4.2 Topic bar............................................................................................................................11

4.3 Work space........................................................................................................................ 12

4.4 Navigation area..................................................................................................................13

4.5 Status line ..........................................................................................................................13

5 Operate.............................................................................................................. 15

5.1 Procedure when configuring ..............................................................................................15

5.2 Install software...................................................................................................................15

5.3 Log in user ......................................................................................................................... 16

5.3.1 Authorization concept .................................................................................................................. 16

5.3.2 Login ............................................................................................................................................ 18

5.4 Create new Safety Sensor configuration ........................................................................... 20

5.5 Change existing Safety Sensor configuration ....................................................................20

5.6 Load Safety Sensor configuration .....................................................................................21

5.6.1 Load from file ............................................................................................................................... 21

5.6.2 Get from the Safety Sensor ......................................................................................................... 23

5.7 Change Safety Sensor configuration parameters .............................................................. 23

5.7.1 Change parameters with the configuration wizard.......................................................................24

5.7.2 Change individual parameters..................................................................................................... 25

5.8 Save Safety Sensor configuration......................................................................................28

5.8.1 Transfer configuration data from the PC to the Safety Sensor .................................................... 28

5.8.2 Save configuration data as a file.................................................................................................. 30

5.9 Create new protective/warning field configuration ............................................................. 31

5.10 Change existing protective/warning field configuration ......................................................31

5.11 Load protective/warning field configuration........................................................................ 32

5.11.1 Load protective/warning field configuration from a file................................................................. 32

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5.12 Edit protective and warning fields ......................................................................................33

5.12.1 Define protective and warning fields ............................................................................................35

5.12.2 Change protective and warning fields ..........................................................................................38

5.12.3 Set reference contour...................................................................................................................44

5.13 Save protective/warning field ............................................................................................. 46

5.13.1 Save as a file ................................................................................................................................46

5.13.2 Transfer from the PC to the Safety Sensor ..................................................................................47

5.14 Document configurations ................................................................................................... 49

5.14.1 Print status information ................................................................................................................49

5.14.2 Print Safety Sensor configuration.................................................................................................50

5.14.3 Print protective/warning field configuration...................................................................................51

5.14.4 Print diagram ................................................................................................................................51

5.15 Calibrate the front screen...................................................................................................52

5.16 Change password .............................................................................................................. 54

5.17 Reset password ................................................................................................................. 55

5.18 Create diagnostics list and service file...............................................................................56

5.18.1 Create diagnostics list ..................................................................................................................56

5.18.2 Create service file ........................................................................................................................57

6 Menu item reference.......................................................................................... 58

6.1 Menu..................................................................................................................................58

6.1.1 File ...............................................................................................................................................58

6.1.2 View .............................................................................................................................................59

6.1.3 Settings ........................................................................................................................................59

6.1.4 Configuration ................................................................................................................................61

6.1.5 Protective/warning fields ..............................................................................................................62

6.1.6 System data .................................................................................................................................64

6.1.7 Safety ...........................................................................................................................................64

6.1.8 Help ..............................................................................................................................................65

6.2 Buttons............................................................................................................................... 65

6.2.1 Toolbar .........................................................................................................................................65

6.2.2 Measured contour display ............................................................................................................66

6.2.3 Configuration ................................................................................................................................66

6.2.4 Protective/warning fields definition ...............................................................................................67

6.2.5 System data .................................................................................................................................68

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1 About this document

1.1 Other applicable documents

The information on the Safety Sensor is distributed over several documents to make working with the documents easier. The documents and software for the Safety Sensor are provided in the following table:

About this document

Purpose and target group of the document

Basic information for all users of the machine*; on paper so that the information is always at hand

Software for users of the machine* for Safety Sensor diagnostics if a fault occurs and for the machine designer* for configuring the Safety Sensor

Information for the machine designer*

Notes for the machine designer* for configuring the Safety Sensor (RS4soft software instructions)

ROTOSCAN RS4/AS-i additional information

ROTOSCAN RS4/PROFIsafe additional information

Document/software title

Application information Art. no. 607140**

RS4soft Included with the product

Safe implementation and operation

Safe parametering (this document)

ROTOSCAN RS4-4 connecting and operating instructions additional information

ROTOSCAN RS4-4 Laser Scanner connecting and operating instructions additional information

Source

Included with the product delivery as print and on CD-ROM

delivery on CD-ROM**

Art. no. 607142** Included with the product delivery on CD-ROM

Art. no. 607141** Included with the product delivery on CD-ROM

Art. no. 607060** Included with the product delivery on CD-ROM

Art. no. 605054** Included with the product delivery on CD-ROM

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* identifies the product that the Safety Sensor is installed in.

** You download the current version of the software and all documents as PDF on

the Internet at: http://www.leuze.de/rotoscan

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1.2 Means of illustration used

Table 1.1: Warning signs and signal words

Symbol for dangers

NOTICE Signal word for damage to property

CAUTION Signal word for minor injuries

WARNING Signal word for serious injuries

DANGER Signal word for danger to life

Indicates dangers that could damage the Safety Sensor if the measures for preventing danger are not implemented.

Indicates dangers that could slightly injure you if the measures for preventing danger are not implemented.

Indicates dangers that could seriously or fatally injure you if the measures for preventing danger are not implemented.

Table 1.2: Further symbols

Symbol for tips Texts with this symbol provide you with further information on handling the software.

Symbol for action steps Texts with this symbol instruct you on how to perform actions.

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2 System requirements

Computer

You require a PC or laptop with the following to use the software:

Processor type Intel® Pentium or comparable, e.g. AMD® or Cyrix®

Operating system Microsoft® Windows 95/98/NT®/2000/XP®

RAM At least 64 MB

System requirements

Hard disk memory At least 50 MB free memory

You require more memory space if you want to save protective field or configuration values.

Screen display Color

External drive CD drive

Input device Keyboard and mouse or touchpad

Output device Printer (black and white or color)

Serial interface RS232 or RS422

Use an appropriate adapter if the PC has a USB interface instead of a serial interface.

Only the term "PC" will be used in the following.

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Scope of function

3 Scope of function

You can configure the ROTOSCAN RS4 Safety Sensor and perform diagnostics with the software. The communication is performed here via the PC.

Only use the software for Safety Sensors manufactured by Leuze electronic.

3.1 Configuration

To put the Safety Sensor into operation in your application, you must adjust the Safety Sensor individually via the software.

The Safety Sensor is configured at the factory and delivered with a default configuration.

The default configuration is stored as a file in the program directory during the software installation.

3.1.1 Configuring the Safety Sensor

The software saves all the data of a configuration in a configuration file. A configuration file has the *.rs file format and includes all the information that the

Safety Sensor requires for the operation. A Safety Sensor's configuration file includes the following data:

• Administrative data, e.g. description

• Safety-relevant data, e.g. startup process

• Protective or warning field configuration data, e.g. contours and limits

A wizard guides you through the configuration.

3.1.2 Configuring protective and warning fields

Several configurable field pairs are available for the Safety Sensor. A field pair consists of a protective field and a warning field.

A field configuration file has the *.sf file format and includes data on the size of a single protective or warning field, e.g. contours and limits.

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3.2 Diagnostics

During operation you can graphically display measured data transferred from the Safety Sensor to the PC and measured contours with the software. The software constantly compares the protective and warning fields with the measured room contour and shows protective field interruptions in real-time.

During the Safety Sensor configuration you can analyze coordinates in the software, e.g. for using automated guided vehicle systems (AGVs).

For the MotionMonitoring function the wizard supports you with two additional dialog boxes with the effective startup.

Scope of function

Pic. 3.1: Additional dialog box for MotionMonitoring

For the system test you can perform extended status and operation diagnostics with the software. You can, for example, load status information from the Safety Sensor, print a diagnostics list, and create a service file for Support.

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User interface

4 User interface

4.1 Screen setup

The software graphically displays the measured and configured field contours. The screen structures itself in several areas in which you can display and edit/

process data. Various control elements are provided on the user interface to call up the required functions.

Pic. 4.1: Screen setup

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User interface

Position Name Description

1 Menu bar Includes menus with menu items and sub menus (see

chapter, "Menu", page 58).

2 Topic bar with toolbar Includes operating modes with toolbar and topical task

3 Work space Graphically displays measured and room contour and

4 Navigation area Shows XY coordinates of the cursor position (end

5 Status line Informs, for example, about connection and login (see

6 Information area Names active and selected field pairs and data source.

4.2 Topic bar

In the top area of the screen you will find the topic bar with the following entries:

• Measured contour display

• Configuration

• Protective/warning fields definition

• System data

Each entry of the topic bar corresponds with an operating mode. Note! The available entries of the topic bar depend on the selected authorization level.

bars (see chapter, "Topic bar", page 11).

protective/warning fields and allows them to be processed (see chapter, "Work space", page 12).

position) and includes buttons for positioning the contour field (see chapter, "Navigation area", page 13).

chapter, "Status line", page 13).

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Each topic bar includes the toolbar with standard buttons and buttons for special functions (see chapter, "Buttons", page 65). If you click on an entry in the topic bar, you can use the functions of the selected operating mode (according to your authorization level).

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4.3 Work space

The Work space screen area is used for graphically displaying measured and room contours and protective and warning field pairs. The software uses the following colors to differentiate the contours:

Table 4.1: Contour colors

Contour Color

Minimum protective field Gray

Protective field Red

Warning field Green

Deactivated protective field

Deactivated warning field Dark gray

Measured contour Yellow/red

Bright gray

Pic. 4.2: Contour display

You recognize the cursor position by a dark-blue circle that changes to a crosshairs when clicked.

With the appropriate authorization you can edit protective and warning fields on the work space (see chapter, "Edit protective and warning fields", page 33).

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4.4 Navigation area

In the navigation area the software shows the XY coordinates of the cursor position during the protective and warning field definition. When you click on the work space and pull out a zone with the mouse button pressed, the software shows the area in the position and end position lines. With these coordinates you can precisely locate objects on the work space and display them in detail.

With the arrow buttons arranged in a cross, you can move the displayed image section on the work space. Click on the middle button to optimally position the entire contour field.

Pic. 4.3: Navigation buttons

4.5 Status line

In the Status line screen area you receive detailed information in five fields about:

• The communication between PC and Safety Sensor

• The Safety Sensor status

• The selected operating mode of the software

• The active protective/warning field status

• The logged on user's authorization level

Table 4.2: Communication

User interface

Display Status

RS4 synchronous PC synchronizes the connection between the PC and the

Safety Sensor

RS4 connection Data transfer between PC and Safety Sensor is possible

Table 4.3: Safety Sensor

Display Status

RS4 -> Measurement mode Software records measurement data from the Safety

Sensor

RS4 -> Configuration Software transfers configuration data to the Safety Sensor

(Sods switched off)

RS4 -> Error Error in the Safety Sensor (Sods switched off)

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Table 4.4: Operating mode

Display Status

PC -> Measured value display

PC -> RS4 configuration Software in configuration operating mode

Software in measured contour display operating mode

PC -> Protective/warning field definition

PC -> RS4 system data Software in system data operating mode

Software in protective/warning field definition operating mode

Table 4.5: Protective/warning field

Display Status

PF/WF red Protective and warning field interrupted (Sods switched off)

WF green Warning field interrupted

Empty Protective and warning field free

Table 4.6: Logged-on authorization level

Display Status

Operator (Op) User is logged in with the Operator (Op) authorization level

Maintainer (Ma) User is logged in with the Maintainer (Ma) authorization

Authorized Customer (AC) User is logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC)

Production (Pr) User is logged in with the Production (Pr) authorization

Development (De) User is logged in with the Development (De) authorization

level

authorization level

level.

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5 Operate

5.1 Procedure when configuring

Proceed as follows to configure a Safety Sensor:

ª Connect PC with Safety Sensor

ª Start software and log in user

ª Create Safety Sensor configuration with the wizard

ª Create protective/warning field configuration

ª Transfer configuration to the Safety Sensor

ª Check echo data

5.2 Install software

Requirements:

• You do not need the Safety Sensor to install the software on the PC. If the devices are already connected with one another, ensure that the Safety Sensor is switched off.

• All Windows applications are closed.

ª Insert the CD ROM.

The installation starts automatically.

ª If the installation does not start automatically, double-click on the setup.exe file.

ª If you want to open the CD's menu, double-click on the setup.exe file.

ª Select a language for the interface texts in the installation wizard and in the

software and confirm with [OK].

The installation wizard starts.

ª Click on [Next].

The installation wizard opens the software license contract.

ª If you agree with the software license contract, click on [Yes].

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ª If you agree with the recommended installation path, click on [Next].

If you want to enter another path, click on [Search]. Select another path, confirm with [OK] and click on [Next].

The wizard installs the software and creates a link on the desktop.

5.3 Log in user

The following chapters provide basic information on the various access rights and the actual login process.

5.3.1 Authorization concept

The access administration enables a target group-oriented login. The functions that are available depend on the selected authorization level. Functions that are not available in the software are identified by the bright gray buttons.

You do not require any individual user names for the login, but you must select an authorization level. The following authorization levels are available:

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Table 5.1: Authorization levels and available functions

Authorization level Functions

Operator (Op)

Maintainer (Ma) In addition to the Operator (Op) functions:

• Adjust display

• Display and analyze measured contour

• Load configuration data from the Safety Sensor

• Load status information from the Safety Sensor

• Display diagnostics list

• Create service file

• Reset password

• Load configuration data from the Safety Sensor

• Load configuration data from file

• Load configuration data from file and transfer to the Safety Sensor

• Transfer configuration data from the PC to the Safety Sensor

• Print configuration data

• Print protective/warning field

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Authorized Customer (AC)

Production (Pr) Manufacturer-specific access

Development (De) Manufacturer-specific access

In addition to the Maintainer (Ma) functions, full access to all user-relevant functions and parameters:

• Save configuration data as a file

• Change all configuration parameters

• Reset Safety Sensor to default values

• Define and change protective/warning fields

• Set reference contour in the protective field

• Print and delete protective/warning fields

• Load protective/warning field data from file

• Save protective/warning field data

• Transfer protective/warning field data from the PC to the Safety Sensor

• Calibrate the front screen

• Change passwords

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All authorization levels except Operator (Op) are protected with a password. There are the following password types:

• Default password: Valid for the software, cannot be changed

• Specific password: Valid for the Safety Sensor

The software saves the specific password in the connected Safety Sensor and therefore ensures that only authorized users can change the existing configuration.

The password that you must enter in the software depends on the login situation:

Table 5.2: Login situations and password types

Software is not connected with Safety Sensor Default password

Software is connected with Safety Sensor Specific password

Use the default password when you log in on the Safety Sensor for the first time. Change the default password immediately to a specific password. More information is provided in chapter "Login" on page 18 and chapter "Change password" on page 54.

5.3.2 Login

Using software without Safety Sensor

You can use the software without the Safety Sensor, e.g. to edit existing configurations. The functionality of the software is limited.

Requirements:

• Software and Safety Sensor are not connected.

• The R232 serial interface must be active on the PC. If, for example, you use a laptop with a USB adapter, you must first install this interface where necessary.

ª Click on [Start] in the taskbar.

ª In the start menu select Program > Leuze electronic > RS4soft > RS4soft.

The software starts. The start screen with information on the version opens. The Change authorization level dialog box opens.

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ª In the Authorization level list select the Authorized Customer (AC) entry and

enter the RS4LEUZE default password.

ª Confirm with [OK].

You can use the offered wizard (see page 24) and load a configuration from a file (see page 21).

Using software with the Safety Sensor

You can use the software with the Safety Sensor connected, e.g. to transfer an existing configuration to the Safety Sensor.

Requirements:

• The Safety Sensor is connected to the power supply.

• The Safety Sensor is connected to the PC and turned on.

If you switch on the Safety Sensor after the software start and have selected the Maintainer (Ma) or Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level, you must first log in to the software with the default password.

ª Click on [Start] in the taskbar.

ª In the Windows

electronic > RS4soft > RS4soft.

The software starts. The start screen with information on the version opens. The Safety Sensor automatically contacts the connected PC. The software automatically synchronizes the PC and the Safety Sensor. The software automatically transfers the configuration from the Safety Sensor and checks the data. The Change authorization level dialog box opens.

ª Change the entry in the Authorization level list. If you have selected the

Maintainer (Ma) or Authorized Customer (AC) entry, you must enter a

password (see page 16).

When you log in for the first time, enter a suitable default password for your authorization level:

Maintainer (Ma): RS4IGOY

Authorized Customer (AC): RS4LEUZE

ª Confirm with [OK].

® start menu select the menu items All programs > Leuze

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ª If you have logged in with the Maintainer (Ma) or Authorized Customer (AC)

authorization level for the first time, you must change your password (see page 64).

The software contacts and checks the connected Safety Sensor. The Scanner status information message appears.

ª The status information includes administrative and safety-relevant parameters.

Compare all safety-relevant parameters with the required parameters of the current application (see chapter, "Print status information", page 49).

ª Click on [Close].

You can execute the functions available on your authorization level. If you have logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) or Maintainer (Ma) authorization level, you can use the offered wizard (see page 24) and load a configuration from a file (see page 21).

5.4 Create new Safety Sensor configuration

To create a new configuration, load an existing configuration and change its parameters. You will find basic information about configurations in chapter (see chapter, "Configuring the Safety Sensor", page 8).

A default configuration file is stored in the Examples folder of the program directory. This configuration file standard.rs corresponds with the Safety Sensor's standard configuration in its delivery status. You can use and change the default configuration file as a template.

See also:

• Load Safety Sensor configuration (see page 21)

• Change Safety Sensor configuration parameters (see page 23)

5.5 Change existing Safety Sensor configuration

To change an existing configuration, load a configuration file and change the configuration.

See also:

• Load Safety Sensor configuration (see page 21)

• Change Safety Sensor configuration parameters (see page 23)

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5.6 Load Safety Sensor configuration

To create a new configuration or to change an existing configuration, you must first load an existing configuration. You can either open a locally saved configuration file or get the configuration from the Safety Sensor.

See also:

• Load from file (see page 21)

• Get from the Safety Sensor (see page 23)

5.6.1 Load from file

You can load a configuration from the PC, e.g. from the hard disk or from an external drive.

If no Safety Sensor is connected, the load process starts after a passwordprotected login and use of the configuration wizard.

Requirement:

• You are logged in with the Maintainer (Ma) or Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Configuration.

Click in the topic bar on [Configuration].

ª Select File> Load configuration data from file.

Click on .

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If you use the software without the Safety Sensor, the Select Safety Laser Scanner dialog box opens before the configuration wizard starts:

ª In the Safety Laser Scanner list, select the Safety Sensor that you want to

configure and click on [Close].

The file selection dialog box opens. The Examples folder is preset in the program directory.

ª Select a file and click on [Open].

The software loads the configuration file and confirms success with a message.

ª Confirm with [OK].

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5.6.2 Get from the Safety Sensor

You can load the configuration file saved in the Safety Sensor in the software. If the Safety Sensor is connected with the PC and switched on, the process starts after the program start.

Requirement:

• You are logged in with the Maintainer (Ma) or Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Configuration.

Click in the topic bar on [Configuration].

ª Select Configuration > Get configuration data from the scanner.

Click on .

The software loads the configuration file from the Safety Sensor and shows the status information (see chapter, "Login", page 18).

5.7 Change Safety Sensor configuration parameters

To change the parameters of a loaded configuration, you can change individual parameters in a dialog box or use the configuration wizard.

See also:

• Change parameters with the configuration wizard (see page 24)

• Change individual parameters (see page 25)

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The parameters that are offered depend on the Safety Sensor.

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5.7.1 Change parameters with the configuration wizard

You can change the parameters of the Safety Sensor configuration with a wizard. If the Safety Sensor is connected with the PC and switched on, the process starts after the login.

Requirements:

• You are logged in with the

• A configuration is loaded in the software.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Configuration.

Click in the topic bar on [Configuration].

ª Select Configuration > Wizard.

Click on .

The configuration wizard starts. Administrative and safety-relevant parameters are thematically combined on several pages.

ª Enter the values of the parameters that you want to change in the

corresponding fields. Click on [Next] to go the next page. Click on [Back] to go the previous page.

ª Confirm with [OK] when you have made all entries.

The configuration dialog closes.

ª If the software is connected with the Safety Sensor, the Memory message

dialog box opens. You can transfer the data from the PC to the Safety Sensor and save it in a file.

ª Ensure that the checkbox in front of the required function is active and confirm

with [OK].

The software executes the selected functions. More information is provided in chapter "Transfer configuration data from the PC to the Safety Sensor" on page 28 and chapter "Save configuration data as a file" on page 30.

If you want to discard the changes to the configuration, click on the [Discard] button.

The software resets all changes to the configuration to the last memory status.

Click on [Cancel] if you want to edit the configuration further.

Authorized Customer (AC)

authorization level.

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5.7.2 Change individual parameters

You can change the parameters of the Safety Sensor configuration in a dialog box. Administrative and safety-relevant parameters are combined in folders with the same name. Protective and warning fields that belong together are combined in the folders Field pair 1 to Field pair 4 respectively.

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Pic. 5.1: Configuration parameters dialog box

1 Folder selection 2 Parameter selection 3 Change single value parameters in input area (inactive)

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You cannot change parameters in R status (read only).

Requirements:

• You are logged in with the

Authorized Customer (AC)

authorization level.

• A configuration is loaded in the software.

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ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Configuration.

Click in the topic bar on [Configuration].

ª Select Configuration > Change.

Click on .

The Configuration parameters dialog box opens.

ª Click on the folder that you want to change the parameters of.

The software shows the folder's parameters in the parameter selection.

ª Double-click on the parameter that you want to change.

If you have selected a single value parameter, an area on the right inside the configuration dialog opens. The current value is shown and a entry field for the new value is provided. or If you have selected a multi value parameter, a dialog box with entry fields opens, provided with the current values.

ª Change the required parameter.

ª When you have changed a parameter in the configuration dialog, click on

[Accept].

If you have changed the parameters in the separate configuration dialog, confirm with [OK].

The separate dialog closes. You are now in the original configuration dialog.

ª Click on [Print] if you want to print the configuration.

ª Click on [Create text file] if you want to save the configuration in the *.txt format.

ª Confirm with [OK] when you have changed all parameters.

You can transfer the changed configuration to the Safety Sensor (see page 28) or save it in a file (see page 30).

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If you change the operating mode before you have transferred or saved the changed configuration, the Memory message dialog box opens:

ª Ensure that the checkbox in front of the required function is active and confirm

with [OK].

If you want to discard all changes to the configuration, click on the [Discard] button.

The software resets all changes to the configuration to the last memory status.

Click on [Cancel] if you want to edit the configuration further.

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5.8 Save Safety Sensor configuration

To save the configuration changed in the software, you can transfer the configuration file to the Safety Sensor of save it in a file on the PC.

See also:

• Transfer configuration data from the PC to the Safety Sensor (see page 28)

• Save configuration data as a file (see page 30)

To document the configuration you can print the configuration file or save it as a text file in the *.txt format (see page 50).

5.8.1 Transfer configuration data from the PC to the Safety Sensor

In order that your changes to the configuration become effective, you must transfer the changed configuration file to the Safety Sensor.

Requirements:

• Software and Safety Sensor are connected.

• You are logged in with the Maintainer (Ma) or Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

• The changed configuration file is loaded in the software.

Alternatively you can transfer a configuration saved on the PC as a file directly to the Safety Sensor (see Page 61: Menu item Configuration > Load from file and transfer to scanner).

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Configuration.

Click in the topic bar on [Configuration].

ª Select Configuration > Transfer from PC to scanner.

Click on .

The software checks the configuration file and transfers it to the Safety Sensor.

ª If you have changed administrative parameters, the Safety Sensor does not

send any echo data.

ª If you have changed safety-relevant parameters, the Safety Sensor sends

echo data to the PC.

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The Scanner echo data message appears:

ª Check the echo data and confirm the message with [Accept].

The Scanner protective field echo data message opens for each changed protective field, and graphically and numerically displays the changed protective field.

ª Check the protective field echo data of all protective fields.

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ª If the protective field echo data is correct, confirm the message with [Accept].

The software checks the configuration file and transfers it to the Safety Sensor again. The Configuration data transfer from PC to scanner message opens.

ª Confirm the message with [OK].

The software has saved the configuration file in the Safety Sensor.

5.8.2 Save configuration data as a file

You can save the loaded configuration on the PC, e.g. on the hard disk or on an external drive.

Requirements:

• You are logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

• The changed configuration file is loaded in the software.

Select the Save configuration data as a file function if, for example, a Safety Sensor is not connected with the PC. You can transfer a configuration saved on the PC as a file later to the Safety Sensor.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Configuration.

Click in the topic bar on [Configuration].

ª Select File > Save configuration data as a file.

Click on .

The dialog box for saving opens. The Examples folder is preset in the program directory.

ª Provide the file with a name and click on [Save].

The software saves the configuration file in the *.rs format.

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5.9 Create new protective/warning field configuration

To create a new protective/warning field configuration, load an existing protective/ warning field configuration and change its contours. You will find basic information about configurations in chapter "Configuration" on page 8.

A Safety Sensor configuration must be loaded in the software so that you can make changes to a protective or warning field. You can save the data of an individual protective or warning field configuration as its own file. When you save the Safety Sensor's configuration file, the protective or warning field file is automatically included in the Safety Sensor's configuration file.

See also:

• Load Safety Sensor configuration (see page 21)

• Change existing protective/warning field configuration (see page 31)

5.10 Change existing protective/warning field configuration

To change an existing protective/warning field configuration, load an existing protective/warning field configuration and change its contours. You will find basic information about configurations in chapter "Configuring the Safety Sensor" on page 8.

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A Safety Sensor configuration must be loaded in the software so that you can make changes to a protective or warning field. You can save the data of a protective/warning field configuration as its own file. The file of the Safety Sensor's configuration includes the protective/warning field files of all defined field pairs.

See also:

• Load Safety Sensor configuration (see page 21)

• Load protective/warning field configuration (see page 32)

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5.11 Load protective/warning field configuration

To create a new protective or warning field configuration or to change an existing protective or warning field configuration, you must first load an existing protective or warning field configuration.

You can load an individual protective or warning field configuration from a file. If a Safety Sensor configuration is already loaded, all defined protective/warning fields in it are automatically loaded.

See also:

• Get from the Safety Sensor (see page 23)

• Load from file (see page 32)

5.11.1 Load protective/warning field configuration from a file

You can load an individual protective or warning field configuration file from the PC, e.g. from the hard disk or from an external drive.

Requirements:

• You are logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

• The changed configuration file is loaded in the software.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

ª Select File > Load protective/warning field from a file.

Click on .

The file selection dialog box opens. The Examples folder is preset in the program directory.

ª Select a file and click on [Open].

The software loads the configuration file and confirms success with a message.

ª Confirm with [OK].

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5.12 Edit protective and warning fields

You can re-define the loaded protective and warning fields, change contours and set and reset reference contours. You always edit an individual, selected protective or warning field.

See also:

• Select protective and warning fields (see page 33) Define protective and warning fields (see page 35)

• Change protective and warning fields (see page 38)

• Set reference contour (see page 44)

Select protective or warning field

To be able to edit a protective or warning field, you must select a field displayed on the work space.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

ª Select Protective/warning fields > Protective/warning field selection.

The Protective/warning field selection dialog opens.

ª Select an entry in the Protective/warning fields list field and confirm with [OK].

Select an entry in the list field .

The software highlights the field contours of the field pair to which the selected protective or warning field belongs: the protective field contour is red and the warning field contour is green. Field pairs displayed but not selected in the work area are shown in gray.

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Pic. 5.2: Protective and warning fields display

1 Not selected warning field 2 Not selected protective field 3 Selected protective field 4 Selected warning field

See also, the color legend in chapter "Work space" on page 12.

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5.12.1 Define protective and warning fields

You can define a selected protective or warning field by entering absolute values for the zone contour in a dialog. You can also adjust the graphic display of the zone contour continuously (stepless). You can then change the zone contour.

Change numerically

Requirements:

• You are logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

• The changed configuration file is loaded in the software.

• The protective or warning field is selected.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

ª Select Protective/warning fields > Define > Numerical field entry.

Click on .

The Define protective/warning field dialog opens.

ª Enter the values for the front, left and right edge in mm and confirm with [OK].

ª When a message for angle resolution opens and you want to accept the

incremental recommended values, confirm with [Yes].

The software closes the dialog and re-defines the zone contour.

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Change graphically

You can define a selected protective or warning field on the work space as an ellipse, a rectangle or a polygon.

With the graphical definition of a definition or warning field, the cursor changes to a hand with pointed index finger. Use the hand as a tool to define the zone limits.

You can create a preview of the zone contour by holding the left mouse button pressed while you move the hand tool across the work space.

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If you define an ellipse or a rectangle, the cursor position corresponds with the interface formed by the horizontal and vertical zone contour. It is immaterial here whether the cursor is positioned left or right of the Y axis. The software mirrors the zone contour symmetrically along the Y axis.

Requirements:

• You are logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

• The changed configuration file is loaded in the software.

• The protective or warning field is selected.

Define ellipse

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

ª Select Protective/warning fields > Define > elliptical zone.

Click on .

The cursor changes to a hand with pointed index finger.

ª To mark the interface of the horizontal and vertical line for the ellipse maximum,

position the cursor at the corresponding point on the work space.

ª Left click and hold the button pressed.

The software shows a thin line as a preview of the elliptical zone, in addition to the existing zone.

ª Check the X and Y values of the cursor position in the navigation area.

ª Release the left mouse button when the elliptical zone has the desired shape.

The software accepts the symmetrical elliptical shape for the selected protective or warning field.

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Define rectangle

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

ª Select Protective/warning fields > Define > rectangular zone.

Click on .

The cursor changes to a hand with pointed index finger.

ª To mark the interface of the horizontal and vertical contour of the rectangle,

position the cursor at the corresponding point on the work space.

ª Left click and hold the button pressed.

The software shows a thin line as a preview of the rectangular zone, in addition to the existing zone.

ª Check the X and Y values of the cursor position in the navigation area.

ª Release the left mouse button when the rectangular zone has the desired

shape.

The software accepts the symmetrical rectangle shape for the protective or warning field.

Define polygon

The order in which you set the corner points of the polygon depends on the selected contour display:

• If the Safety Sensor is displayed below on the work space, set the corner points beside one another from left to right.

• If the Safety Sensor is displayed above on the work space, set the corner points beside one another from right to left.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

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ª Select Protective/warning fields > Define > polygonal zone.

Click on .

The cursor changes to a hand with pointed index finger.

ª To define the first corner point of the polygon, position the cursor at the

corresponding point on the work space.

ª Left click and hold the button pressed.

The software shows a thin line as a preview of the polygon section, in addition to the existing zone.

ª Check the X and Y values of the cursor position in the navigation area.

ª When the cursor is positioned at the desired point release the left mouse

button.

ª Set further corner points until the polygon has the desired shape.

ª To correct a polygon section, click on the [Delete polygon contour course in

steps] button.

ª Select [ESC] to delete all polygon sections.

When you have completed the polygon shape, the software connects the end points and accepts the contour for the protective or warning field.

5.12.2 Change protective and warning fields

You can change a previously defined and selected protective or warning field by changing individual segments of the zone contour, which reduce the zone limits or blank out one or more segments.

Requirements:

• You are logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

• The changed configuration file is loaded in the software.

• The protective or warning field is selected.

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Change segments

This function allows you, for example, to enlarge an elliptical warning field by sections.

You can change the course of an individual zone contour between a starting point and an end point by setting two coordinate points on the selected protective or warning field contour. The software connects the contour lying between the two points with a straight line. The software also generates two connection lines between old and new contour in the direction of the Safety Sensor's beam level.

Pic. 5.3: Change segments

1 First coordinate point 2 Connection line 3 Second coordinate point 4 Beam axis

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ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

ª Select Protective/warning fields > Change > Change segments.

Click on .

The cursor changes to a hand with pointed index finger. The software displays the selected contour in bold.

ª To define the first point of the segment to be changed, position the cursor at

the corresponding point on the work space.

ª Left click and hold the button pressed.

The software shows a thin line as a preview of the segment connection line, in addition to the existing zone.

ª Check the X and Y values of the cursor position and angle and radius in the

navigation area.

ª Release the left mouse button when the cursor is positioned at the desired

point.

The software shows a connection line from the Safety Sensor to the starting point of the segment to be changed.

ª To define the second point of the segment to be changed, position the cursor

at the corresponding point on the work space.

ª Left click and hold the button pressed.

The software shows a thin line as a preview of the segment connection line, in addition to the existing zone.

ª Check the X and Y values of the cursor position and angle and radius in the

navigation area.

ª When the cursor is positioned at the desired point, release the left mouse

button or click on the work surface.

The software draws a straight connection line from the first to the second coordinate point.

ª Set as many coordinate points as needed until the segment has the desired

shape.

The software draws a connection line from the last coordinate point to the Safety Sensor and changes the zone contour according to the new segment line.

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Change segments with all zones

This function allows you to change sections with all protective or warning fields at the same time.

ª Select Protective/warning fields > Change > Change several segments.

Click on .

ª Change the protective or warning field contour (See chapter, "Change

segments", page 39).

Reduce field limits

You can reduce the zone limits of a selected protective or warning field by entering absolute values for the zone limits in a dialog.

Requirements:

• You are logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

• The changed configuration file is loaded in the software.

• The protective or warning field is selected.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

ª Select Protective/warning fields > Change > Reduce zone limits.

Click on .

The Change protective/warning field dialog opens.

ª Enter a new value for the front, left or right edge in mm and confirm with [OK].

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Blank out segments

This function allows you, for example, to reduce a rectangular warning field in piepiece shapes.

You can blank out individual zone segments between a starting and an end point by setting two coordinate points on the selected protective or warning field contour. The software blanks out the segment lying between the points in the direction of the Safety Sensor's beam axis.

Pic. 5.4: Blank out segments

1 Starting point 2 Blanked out segment

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ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

ª Select Protective/warning fields > Change > Blank out segments.

Click on .

The cursor changes to a hand with pointed index finger.

ª To define the first point of the segment, position the cursor at the

corresponding point on the work space.

ª Left click and hold the button pressed.

The software shows a thin line as a preview of the segment limit, in addition to the existing zone.

ª Check the X and Y values of the cursor position and angle and radius in the

navigation area.

ª When the cursor is positioned at the desired point, release the left mouse

button or click on the work surface.

The software shows a connection line from the Safety Sensor to the starting point of the segment to be blanked out.

ª To define the second point of the segment, position the cursor at the

corresponding point on the work space.

ª Left click and hold the button pressed.

The software shows the segment area to be blanked out as a gray preview, in addition to the existing zone.

ª Check the X and Y values of the cursor position and angle and radius in the

navigation area.

ª When the cursor is positioned at the desired point, release the left mouse

button or click on the work surface.

The software draws a connection line from the Safety Sensor to the end point of the segment to be blanked out and cuts the zone contour around the segment.

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5.12.3 Set reference contour

You can create a reference contour in a protective field by setting two coordinate points on the selected protective field contour. The software defines the contour line lying between the points as the reference contour and identifies the reference contour in blue. You cannot set a reference contour in a warning field.

If the Passage control, Arm protection or Hand protection application is selected in the configuration, the software automatically defines the entire protective field limit as reference contour. You can reset parts of the reference contour retroactively.

Pic. 5.5: Set reference contour

1 Reference contour 2 Transition area between protective field contour and reference contour 3 Safety Sensor

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Requirements:

• You are logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

• The changed configuration file is loaded in the software.

• The protective or warning field is selected.

• You have defined a segment in a protective field.

When setting the reference contour, ensure smooth transitions between protective field segments with reference contour and protective field segments without reference contour. The reference contour must lie on the measured contour; the protective field limit slightly before the measured contour.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

ª Select Protective/warning fields > Reference contour > Set.

Click on .

The cursor changes to a hand with pointed index finger.

ª To define the first point of the reference contour, position the cursor at the

corresponding point on the selected protective field contour.

ª Left click and hold the button pressed.

The software shows a thin line as a preview of the reference contour limit, in addition to the existing zone contour.

ª Check the X and Y values of the cursor position and angle and radius in the

navigation area.

ª Release the left mouse button when the cursor is positioned at the desired

point.

The software shows a connection line from the Safety Sensor to the starting point of the reference contour.

ª To define the second point of the reference contour, position the cursor at the

corresponding point on the selected protective field contour.

ª Left click and hold the button pressed.

The software shows a blue area as a preview of the reference contour limit, in addition to the existing zone contour.

ª Check the X and Y values of the cursor position and angle and radius in the

navigation area.

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ª Release the left mouse button when the cursor is positioned at the desired

point.

The software shows a blue connection line from the starting point to the end point of the reference contour.

ª If you want to create a reference contour that consists of several sections,

repeat the process until the contour corresponds with the desired display.

ª If you want to delete a reference contour, select Protective/warning fields >

Reference contour > Reset and proceed in the reverse order.

Click on .

5.13 Save protective/warning field

You can save protective and warning fields as follows:

• When you save a Safety Sensor configuration, the software automatically also saves all loaded protective and warning fields in the configuration file (see chapter, "Save Safety Sensor configuration", page 28).

• You can save the selected protective or warning field individually in a protective/warning field configuration file (see page 46).

• You can transfer one or more of the displayed protective or warning fields together from the PC to the Safety Sensor and save them there (see page 47).

5.13.1 Save as a file

You can save the selected protective or warning field configuration on the PC, e.g. on the hard disk or on an external drive.

If, for example, a Safety Sensor is not connected with the PC, you can load the changed protective/warning field configuration on the PC as a file, then load it again and transfer it to the Safety Sensor. For complicated zone contours or zones that supplement one another in switchover mode, you can transfer a saved protective/warning field configuration to another field pair.

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Requirements:

• You are logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

• The protective or warning field is loaded in the software and selected.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

ª Select File > Save protective/warning field as a file.

Click on .

The dialog box for saving opens. The Examples folder is preset in the program directory.

ª Provide the file with a name and click on [Save].

The software saves the protective/warning field configuration file in the *.rs format.

5.13.2 Transfer from the PC to the Safety Sensor

You can transfer one or more zone configurations to the Safety Sensor so that the changed protective or warning field configurations become effective.

Requirements:

• The software is connected with the Safety Sensor.

• You are logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

• The protective or warning fields are loaded in the software.

• The changed protective or warning fields are selected.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

ª Select Protective/warning fields > Transfer from PC to scanner.

The software checks the data of the connected Safety Sensor.

ª The Transfer changed zones to the scanner message opens with a list of all

changed protective and warning fields.

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ª If you do not want to transfer a protective or warning field to the Safety Sensor,

deactivate the checkbox in front of the zone name.

ª Confirm the message with the [Transfer] button.

The software transfers the selected protective/warning configuration file to the Safety Sensor.

ª The Safety Sensor sends echo data to the PC.

A Scanner protective field echo data message opens for every transferred protective/warning field. The echo data presents the changed protective field graphically and numerically and shows administrative and safety-relevant parameters.

ª Check the protective field echo data of all protective fields and confirm

accordingly with [Accept].

The software checks the configuration file and transfers it to the Safety Sensor again. The Transfer protective/warning data from PC to scanner message opens.

ª Confirm the message with [OK].

The software has saved the changed protective and warning field files in the Safety Sensor.

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5.14 Document configurations

You can print the following data to document information about the configuration of the Safety Sensor and the protective and warning fields:

• Status information (see page 49)

• Safety Sensor configuration (see page 50)

• Protective/warning field configuration (see page 51)

• Diagram (see page 51)

If a printer is not connected you can save the information as a file in the *.txt format.

5.14.1 Print status information

You can print the Safety Sensor's status information or save it as a text file. The Safety Sensor's status information includes the following information:

• Administrative parameters, e.g. name, serial number

• Safety-relevant parameters, e.g. protective field additional distance values, startup process

• Permitted field pair switchovers

• Date a zone was last saved

• Output resolution

Requirements:

• The software is connected with the Safety Sensor.

• You have loaded the status information from the Safety Sensor.

ª Select the menu items Settings > Operating mode > System data.

Click in the topic bar on the [System data] entry.

ª Select System data > Load status information from scanner.

Click on .

The Scanner status information dialog appears.

ª Click on [Print] to select a printer.

ª Click on [Create text file] to create a text file.

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5.14.2 Print Safety Sensor configuration

You can print the Safety Sensor's configuration or save it as a text file. The printout and the text file include the following information:

• Print date

•User

• Data source

• Administrative parameters

• Safety-relevant parameters

• MotionMonitoring function parameters Name of all field pairs and date they were saved

Requirements:

• The software is connected with the Safety Sensor.

• You have loaded the status information from the Safety Sensor.

Printing

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Configuration.

Click in the topic bar on [Configuration].

ª Select Configuration > Print.

Click on .

Create text file

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Configuration.

Click in the topic bar on [Configuration].

ª Select Configuration > Change.

Click on .

The Configuration parameters dialog box opens.

ª Click on [Create text file].

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5.14.3 Print protective/warning field configuration

You can print a protective/warning field configuration The printout and the text file include the following information:

• Name and description of the zone

• Date the zone was last saved

• Permitted field pair switchovers

• Print date

•User

• Data source

• Serial number

• Safety Sensor name

• Graphic display of the zone

• Maximum values

• Blanked out segments

Requirements:

• The software is connected with the Safety Sensor.

• A Safety Sensor configuration is loaded in the software.

ª Select Settings > Operating mode > Protective/warning fields definition.

Click in the topic bar on [Protective/warning fields definition].

ª Select Protective/warning fields > Print.

Click on .

The Print protective/warning fields dialog opens.

ª You can select the protective/warning field and optimize the display.

ª Click on [Print].

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You can save and then print diagrams shown on the work space as bitmap files in the *.bmp format.

Requirements:

• The software is connected with the Safety Sensor.

• A Safety Sensor configuration is loaded in the software.

ª Select View > Save diagram as a file.

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5.15 Calibrate the front screen

If you have swapped out the Safety Sensor's front screen, e.g. because of dirt, you must calibrate the new front screen. The fault-free functioning of the Safety Sensor can no longer be guaranteed if you do not.

CAUTION

Faulty calibration caused by dirty or scratched front screen

ª Only calibrate front screens that are as good as new and clean

ª Clean the front screen with RS4-Clean-Set (available from accessories).

Requirements:

• The Safety Sensor's front screen is replaced.

• The Safety Sensor is connected with the PC.

• The ambient temperature is between 20 and 25 °C.

• You are logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

ª Select the menu items Settings > Operating mode > System data.

Click in the topic bar on the [System data] entry.

ª Select System data > Calibrate front screen.

Click on .

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The Calibrate the front screen dialog opens:

ª In the Calibration password field enter the password FS8LED and click on

[Calibrate].

The software starts the comparison of the front screen calibration and shows the calculated values of the front screen measured distances and the reference distances in the dialog.

ª Click on [Close] to close the dialog.

You have calibrated the new front screen and can use the Safety Sensor again.

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5.16 Change password

You can change the password with which users of the Maintainer (Ma) or Authorized Customer (AC) authorization levels log in on the Safety Sensor.

Examples:

• With the first login on the Safety Sensor, users of the authorization levels Maintainer (Ma) or Authorized Customer (AC) use the Default password (see page 18). You must then change the Default password to a specific password. More information on passwords and authorization levels is provided in chapter "Authorization concept" on page 16.

• A user of the Maintainer (Ma) authorization level has forgotten the password or entered it wrong several times.

A password must be at least six and maximum eight characters long. You can combine letters and numbers and use both lower and uppercase.

Requirements:

• You are logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level.

• The software is connected with the Safety Sensor.

ª Select Security > Change password.

The Change password dialog opens.

ª In the Password selection list select the authorization level for which you want

to change the default password.

ª Enter the new password in the New password field, repeat the entry in the

Repeat password field and confirm with [OK].

The software contacts the connected Safety Sensor and saves the specific password in the Safety Sensor.

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5.17 Reset password

If a user of the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level has forgotten their password or entered it wrong several times,they cannot log in on the Safety Sensor. The Change password function is therefore not available.

Instead you must reset the password. You do not require a password-protected login to do this. The Reset password function is available for users of the Operator (Op) authorization level. During a telephone call with the Service department you create a one-time valid password, which the manufacturer confirms and you subsequently change.

Requirements:

• You are logged in with the Operator (Op) authorization level.

• The software is connected with the Safety Sensor.

Get in contact

ª Send an e-mail to service.schuetzen@leuze.de with the following information:

Your company address A telephone number where you can be reached Your user name Safety Sensor serial number

Contact your responsible Leuze sales partner and provide them with the information named above.

The Service department will call you back and ask you to perform the following steps during the telephone call:

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Create a one-time password

ª Select Security > Reset password.

The Set new password with one-time password dialog opens.

ª On the Create one-time password tab select [Create].

The software loads the one-time password from the Safety Sensor and shows it in red writing in the dialog, e.g. 0570DHYG.

ª Name the displayed one-time password for the Service department employee.

The employee then creates a new password online and names the new password for you.

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Set new password

ª Select the Set new password tab and enter the confirmed one-time password

in the Confirmed one-time password field.

ª Enter the new password in the New password field, repeat the entry in the

Repeat password field and confirm with [OK].

The software contacts the connected Safety Sensor and saves the new password for the Authorized Customer (AC) authorization level in the Safety Sensor.

The new password is effective after a restart of the software.

5.18 Create diagnostics list and service file

5.18.1 Create diagnostics list

You can load an incident list from the Safety Sensor. With the diagnostics list you can identify errors and define measures (see "Safe implementing" operating instructions).

The diagnostics list contains the following information:

• Safety Sensor serial number

•Firmware version

• Date the diagnostics list was created

• List of the eight last incidents that happened with place, number, parameters

Requirement:

• The software is connected with the Safety Sensor.

ª Select the menu items Settings > Operating mode > System data.

Click in the topic bar on the [System data] entry.

ª Select System data > Display scanner diagnostics list.

Click on .

The Diagnostics list dialog box opens.

ª Click on [Re-load] to update the diagnostics list.

ª Click on [Print] to print the diagnostics list.

ª Click on [Save] to save the diagnostics list in the *.txt format.

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5.18.2 Create service file

You can create a service file in the *.sdc format, which contains the configuration, diagnostics and system data of the connected Safety Sensor.

If you mail the service file to Support, the manufacturer can diagnose possible errors with remote diagnostics.

Requirement:

• The software is connected with the Safety Sensor.

ª Select the menu items Settings > Operating mode > System data.

Click in the topic bar on the [System data] entry.

ª Select System data > Create service file.

Click on .

A dialog for saving the service file opens.

ª Provide the file with a name and click on [Save].

The software saves the service file in the *.sf format.

ª Send an e-mail with the service file to service.schuetzen@leuze.de with the

following information:

Your company address A telephone number where you can be reached Your user name Safety Sensor serial number

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Menu item reference

6 Menu item reference

You will find overviews of all menu items and buttons in chapter Menu item reference.

You will find further information on the interface in chapter "Screen setup" on page 10.

6.1 Menu

The Menu chapter will provide you with an overview of all menus and menu items.

Please note that the available menu items depend on both the selected authorization level and the selected operating mode: If, for example, you want to configure the Safety Sensor, you must be logged in with the Authorized Customer (AC) authorized level and be in the

Configuration operating mode.

6.1.1 File

Table 6.1: Menu items in the File menu

Menu item Function

Load protective/warning field from a file Opens a single protective or warning field

configuration file (see page 32).

Save protective/warning field as a file Saves a selected protective or warning field

configuration as a file (see page 46).

Load configuration data from file Opens a Safety Sensor configuration file (see

Save configuration data as a file Saves the loaded Safety Sensor configuration

Exit configuration program Exits the software.

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as a file (see page 30).

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6.1.2 View

Table 6.2: Menu items in the View menu

Menu item Function

Zoom Reduces the work space and the displayed

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diagram in steps.

Unzoom Enlarges the work space and the displayed

Show all Enlarges the work space and the displayed

Save diagram as a file Saves the displayed diagram as a bitmap file

6.1.3 Settings

Table 6.3: Menu items in the Settings menu

Menu item Submenu Function

Operating mode Measured contour display Changes to the Measured

diagram in steps.

diagram to full size of 70 x 70 meters.

in the *.bmp format.

contour display operating mode.

Configuration Changes to the

Configuration operating mode.

Protective/warning fields definition Changes to the Protective/

warning fields definition operating mode.

System data Changes to the System data

operating mode.

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Menu item Submenu Function

PC configuration Interface Opens a dialog box in which

you select the serial interface and the transfer rate.

Languages Opens a dialog box in which

Change diagram color Changes the color of the work

Rotate contour display by 180° Rotates the contour display on

190° protective/warning fields Extends the display of the

Field pair display Opens a dialog box in which

Activities list Opens a message that

you select the language of the interface texts.

space from black to white to optimize it for printouts.

the work space to adjust the display to the Safety Sensor's mounting situation.

protective/warning fields for the definition by 10°. This setting does not change the measured value recording.

you select displayed field pairs on the work space.

displays all communication processes performed since the software was last started. With the MotionMonitoring function, the activities list shows the individual actions and provides the status of the speed monitoring.

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6.1.4 Configuration

Table 6.4: Menu items in the Configuration menu

Menu item Function

Wizard Opens the configuration wizard, with which

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you change the parameters (see page 24).

Change Opens a dialog in which you change individual

parameters (see page 25).

Set default values in the scanner Sets the Safety Sensor's configuration back to

the delivery status (see page 8).

Printing Prints the configuration file (see page 50).

Load from file and transfer to scanner Opens an existing configuration file and

transfers the data to the Safety Sensor (see page 28).

Get from scanner Loads the configuration file from the Safety

Sensor into the software (see page 23).

Transfer from PC to scanner Transfers the configuration file to the Safety

Sensor (see page 28).

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6.1.5 Protective/warning fields

Table 6.5: Menu items in the Protective/warning fields menu

Menu item Submenu Function

Protective/warning field selection Opens a dialog box in which you

select the displayed protective/ warning field (see page 33).

Changed protective/warning fields Opens a dialog box in which all

Define Numerical field entry Opens a dialog box in which you

Elliptical zone Enables an elliptical protective/

Rectangular zone Enables a rectangular protective/

Polygon zone Enables a polygonal protective/

protective/warning fields that were changed since the last save are marked.

define the edges of a selected protective/warning field (see page 35).

warning field to be defined on the work space (see page 35).

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Menu item Submenu Function

Change Change segments Enables a segment to be defined in

the selected protective/warning field contour (see page 38).

Change segment several times

Reduce zone limits Opens a dialog box in which you

Blank out segments Enables a segment to be blanked

Reference contour Set Enables a reference contour to be

Reset Enables a reference contour to be

Delete Deletes the selected protective or

Printing Prints the graphic display and

Enables a segment of all protective/warning field contours to be defined at the same time (see page 41).

reduce the zone limits of the selected protective/warning field (see page 38).

out in the selected protective/ warning field contour (see page 38).

defined in the selected protective field contour (see page 44).

highlighted in the selected protective field contour (see page 44).

warning field.

some parameters of the selected protective/warning field (see page 51).

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Transfers one or more selected protective/warning field configurations to the Safety Sensor (see page 47).

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6.1.6 System data

Table 6.6: Menu items in the System data menu

Menu item Function

Load status information from the Safety Sensor

Transfers the status information from the Safety Sensor to the software (see page 18).

Display the scanner's diagnostics list Loads an incident list from the Safety Sensor

Create service file Opens a dialog box to save the service file in

Calibrate the front screen Opens a dialog in which you calibrate a new

Reset scanner Resets the safety-related switching outputs on

6.1.7 Safety

Table 6.7: Menu items in the Security menu

Menu item Function

Change authorization level Opens a dialog box in which you can log in

Change password Opens a dialog box in which you enter a new

Reset password Opens a dialog box in which you enter a new

and opens the list in a dialog box (see page 56).

the *.sdc format. (see page 57).

front screen (see page 52).

the Safety Sensor (Reset), required, for example, after cleaning.

with another authorization level (see page 18).

password for the selected authorization level for the login on the Safety Sensor (see page 54).

password for the Authorized Customer (AC)authorization level for the login on the Safety Sensor (see page 55).

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6.1.8 Help

Table 6.8: Menu items in the Help menu

Menu item Function

Implement RS4 Opens the Safety Sensor's operating

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instructions as a PDF file.

Operate RS4soft Opens the operating instructions of the

Info Opens a message with information on the

6.2 Buttons

On the topic bar you are provided the standard buttons of the toolbar as well as some topical buttons (see chapter, "Topic bar", page 11).

6.2.1 Toolbar

You will find the toolbar on all tabs of the topic bar. The toolbar contains the following buttons for standard functions:

Icon Button Function

configuration and diagnostics software as a PDF.

software version

Zoom Reduces the work space and the displayed

diagram in steps.

Unzoom Enlarges the work space and the displayed

diagram in steps.

Show all Enlarges the work space and the displayed

diagram to full size of 70 x 70 meters.

Change authorization level Opens the Change authorization level

dialog box. You can log in with another authorization level (see chapter, "Login", page 18).

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6.2.2 Measured contour display

In addition to the toolbar, you can also use the following buttons in the Measured contour display operating mode.

Icon Button Function

Displayed field pairs selection See "Settings" on page 59.

6.2.3 Configuration

In addition to the toolbar, you can also use the following buttons in the

Configuration operating mode.

Icon Button Function

Load configuration data from file

See "Load from file" on page 21.

Save configuration data as a file

Print configuration data See "Print Safety Sensor configuration" on

Load configuration data from a file and transfer to scanner

Get configuration data from scanner

Transfer configuration data from PC to scanner

Change configuration data with the wizard

Change configuration data See "Change individual parameters" on

Set default configuration values in the scanner

See "Save configuration data as a file" on page 30.

page 50.

See "Configuration" on page 61.

See "Get from the Safety Sensor" on page 23.

See "Transfer configuration data from the PC to the Safety Sensor" on page 28.

See "Change parameters with the configuration wizard" on page 24.

page 25.

See "Configuration" on page 61.

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6.2.4 Protective/warning fields definition

In addition to the toolbar, you can also use the following buttons in the Protective/ warning fields definition operating mode.

Icon Button Function

Displayed field pairs selection See "Settings" on page 59.

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Load protective/warning field from a file

Save protective/warning field as a file

Print protective/warning field See "Print protective/warning field

Select protective/warning field

Enter protective/warning field numerically

Define elliptical protective/ warning field

Define rectangular protective/ warning field

Define polygonal protective/ warning field

Change protective/warning segment

Change protective/warning segment with all fieldf

See "Load protective/warning field configuration from a file" on page 32.

See "Save as a file" on page 46.

configuration" on page 51.

See "Select protective or warning field" on page 33.

See "Change numerically" on page 35.

See "Change graphically" on page 35.

See "Change segments" on page 39.

See "Change segments with all zones" on page 41.

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Blank out protective/warning field segment

Define protective field segment as reference contour

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See "Reduce field limits" on page 41.

See "Blank out segments" on page 42.

See "Set reference contour" on page 44.

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Icon Button Function

Reset reference contour definition for protective field segment

Delete protective/warning field See "Protective/warning fields" on page 62.

See "Set reference contour" on page 44.

Transfer changed protective/ warning fields from PC to scanner

6.2.5 System data

In addition to the toolbar, you can also use the following buttons in the Protective/ warning fields definition operating mode.

Icon Button Function

Transfer status information from scanner to PC

Display the scanner's diagnostics list

Create service file See "Create service file" on page 57.

Calibrate the front screen See "Calibrate the front screen" on page 52.

Reset scanner See "System data" on page 64.

See "Transfer from the PC to the Safety Sensor" on page 47.

See "Print status information" on page 49.

See "Create diagnostics list" on page 56.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 About this document

1.1 Other applicable documents

1.2 Means of illustration used

2 System requirements

3 Scope of function

3.1 Configuration

3.1.1 Configuring the Safety Sensor

3.1.2 Configuring protective and warning fields

3.2 Diagnostics

4 User interface

4.1 Screen setup

4.2 Topic bar

4.3 Work space

4.4 Navigation area

4.5 Status line

5 Operate

5.1 Procedure when configuring

5.2 Install software

5.3 Log in user

5.3.1 Authorization concept

5.3.2 Login

5.4 Create new Safety Sensor configuration

5.5 Change existing Safety Sensor configuration

5.6 Load Safety Sensor configuration

5.6.1 Load from file

5.6.2 Get from the Safety Sensor

5.7 Change Safety Sensor configuration parameters

5.7.1 Change parameters with the configuration wizard

5.7.2 Change individual parameters

5.8 Save Safety Sensor configuration

5.8.1 Transfer configuration data from the PC to the Safety Sensor

5.8.2 Save configuration data as a file

5.9 Create new protective/warning field configuration

5.10 Change existing protective/warning field configuration

5.11 Load protective/warning field configuration

5.11.1 Load protective/warning field configuration from a file

5.12 Edit protective and warning fields

5.12.1 Define protective and warning fields

5.12.2 Change protective and warning fields

5.12.3 Set reference contour

5.13 Save protective/warning field

5.13.1 Save as a file

5.13.2 Transfer from the PC to the Safety Sensor

5.14 Document configurations

5.14.1 Print status information

5.14.2 Print Safety Sensor configuration

5.14.3 Print protective/warning field configuration

5.14.4 Print diagram

5.15 Calibrate the front screen

5.16 Change password

5.17 Reset password

5.18 Create diagnostics list and service file

5.18.1 Create diagnostics list

5.18.2 Create service file

6 Menu item reference

6.1 Menu

6.1.1 File

6.1.2 View

6.1.3 Settings

6.1.4 Configuration

6.1.5 Protective/warning fields

6.1.6 System data

6.1.7 Safety

6.1.8 Help

6.2 Buttons

6.2.1 Toolbar

6.2.2 Measured contour display

6.2.3 Configuration

6.2.4 Protective/warning fields definition

6.2.5 System data