SICK FlexChain User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FlexChain

Described product
FlexChain
Manufacturer
SICK AG
Erwin-Sick-Str. 1
79183 Waldkirch
Germany
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Contents
1 About this document........................................................................ 5
1.1 Information on the operating instructions.............................................. 5
1.2 Scope......................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Explanation of symbols............................................................................ 5
1.4 Customer service...................................................................................... 6
2 Safety information............................................................................ 7
2.1 Intended use............................................................................................. 7
2.2 Limitation of liability................................................................................. 7
2.3 Requirements for skilled persons and operating personnel.................. 7
2.4 Hazard warnings and operational safety................................................. 8
2.5 Repair........................................................................................................ 8
3 Product description........................................................................... 9
3.1 Product ID.................................................................................................. 9
3.1.1 Type labels................................................................................ 9
3.2 Product features and functions............................................................... 9
3.2.1 Device view............................................................................... 9
4 Mounting............................................................................................. 11
4.1 Scope of delivery....................................................................................... 11
4.2 Installation requirements......................................................................... 11
4.3 Installing the system................................................................................. 11
5 Electrical installation........................................................................ 12
5.1 Notes on electrical installation................................................................ 12
5.2 Schematic arrangement........................................................................... 13
5.3 Pin assignment of the connections......................................................... 14
5.4 Connecting the supply voltage................................................................. 15
5.5 Digital interfaces....................................................................................... 16
6 Commissioning.................................................................................. 17
6.1 Simplified illustration................................................................................ 17
7 Operation............................................................................................ 20
7.1 Configuration via SOPAS ET..................................................................... 20
7.1.1 Home........................................................................................ 20
7.1.2 Teach & Positioning................................................................. 21
7.1.3 Zones........................................................................................ 24
7.1.4 Logics........................................................................................ 27
7.1.5 PINS.......................................................................................... 28
7.1.6 Process data............................................................................ 29
7.1.7 Settings.................................................................................... 31
8 Troubleshooting................................................................................. 32
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9 Maintenance...................................................................................... 33
9.1 Maintenance............................................................................................. 33
10 Decommissioning............................................................................. 34
10.1 Disassembly and disposal....................................................................... 34
10.2 Returning devices..................................................................................... 34
11 Technical data.................................................................................... 35
11.1 Host performance..................................................................................... 35
11.2 Host interfaces.......................................................................................... 35
11.3 Host software features............................................................................. 36
11.4 System response time.............................................................................. 36
11.5 Mechanics/electronics/host.................................................................... 36
11.6 Technical data guests............................................................................... 37
11.6.1 General data GL6-C................................................................. 37
11.6.2 General data GSE6-C.............................................................. 38
11.6.3 General data GTB6-C............................................................... 38
11.7 Dimensional drawings.............................................................................. 38
11.8 FlexChain host membrane keyboards..................................................... 41
12 Accessories........................................................................................ 42
13 Annex.................................................................................................. 43
13.1 EU declaration of conformity and certificates........................................ 43
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1 About this document
1.1 Information on the operating instructions
These operating instructions provide important information on how to use devices from
SICK AG.
Prerequisites for safe work are:
•Compliance with all safety notes and handling instructions supplied
•Compliance with local work safety regulations and general safety regulations for
device applications
The operating instructions are intended to be used by qualified personnel and electrical
specialists.
NOTE
Read these operating instructions carefully before starting any work on the device, in
order to familiarize yourself with the device and its functions.
The instructions constitute an integral part of the product and are to be stored in the
immediate vicinity of the device so they remain accessible to staff at all times. Should
the device be passed on to a third party, these operating instructions should be handed
over with it.
These operating instructions do not provide information on operating the machine in
which the device is integrated. For information about this, refer to the operating instruc‐
tions of the specific machine.
1.2 Scope
These operating instructions serve to incorporate the device into a customer system.
Instructions are given in stages for all actions required.
These instructions apply to all listed device variants of the product.
Available device variants are listed on the online product page.
bwww.sick.com/FlexChain
Commissioning is described using one particular device variant as an example.
1.3 Explanation of symbols
Warnings and important information in this document are labeled with symbols. The
warnings are introduced by signal words that indicate the extent of the danger. These
warnings must be observed at all times and care must be taken to avoid accidents, per‐
sonal injury, and material damage.
DANGER
… indicates a situation of imminent danger, which will lead to a fatality or serious
injuries if not prevented.
WARNING
… indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which may lead to a fatality or serious
injuries if not prevented.
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CAUTION
… indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which may lead to minor/slight injuries if
not prevented.
NOTICE
… indicates a potentially harmful situation, which may lead to material damage if not
prevented.
NOTE
… highlights useful tips and recommendations as well as information for efficient and
trouble-free operation.
1.4 Customer service
If you require any technical information, our customer service department will be happy
to help. To find your agency, see the final page of this document.
NOTE
Before calling, make a note of all type label data such as type code, serial number, etc.,
to ensure faster processing.
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2 Safety information
2.1 Intended use
The FlexChain is a sensor system comprising a central unit (host) and connected guests
(sensors) that is used for optical and non-contact detection of objects.
The FlexChain must be mounted and installed according to these operating instruc‐
tions, and may only be operated according to its intended function.
The FlexChain is not equipped with any direct safety devices. The system designer must
provide measures to ensure the safety of persons and systems in accordance with the
legal guidelines.
Sick AG assumes no liability for losses or damage arising from the use of the product,
either directly or indirectly. This applies in particular to use of the product that does not
conform to its intended purpose and is not described in this documentation.
2.2 Limitation of liability
Applicable standards and regulations, the latest state of technological development,
and our many years of knowledge and experience have all been taken into account
when assembling the data and information contained in these operating instructions.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by:
■Failure to observe the operating instructions
■Improper use
■Use by untrained personnel
■Unauthorized conversions
■Technical modifications
■Use of unauthorized spare parts, wear and tear parts, and accessories
With special variants, where optional extras have been ordered, or owing to the latest
technical changes, the actual scope of delivery may vary from the features and illustra‐
tions shown here.
2.3 Requirements for skilled persons and operating personnel
WARNING
Risk of injury due to insufficient training!
Improper handling of the device may result in considerable personal injury and material
damage.
■All work must only ever be carried out by the stipulated persons.
The operating instructions state the following qualification requirements for the various
areas of work:
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■Instructed personnel have been briefed by the operating entity about the tasks
assigned to them and about potential dangers arising from improper action.
■Skilled personnel have the specialist training, skills, and experience, as well as
knowledge of the relevant regulations, to be able to perform tasks assigned to
them and to detect and avoid any potential dangers independently.
■Electricians have the specialist training, skills, and experience, as well as knowl‐
edge of the relevant standards and provisions to be able to carry out work on elec‐
trical systems and to detect and avoid any potential dangers independently. In Ger‐
many, electricians must meet the specifications of the BGV A3 Work Safety Regu‐
lations (e.g., Master Electrician). Other relevant regulations applicable in other
countries must be observed.
The following qualifications are required for various activities:
Activities Qualification
Mounting, maintenance ■Basic practical technical training
■Knowledge of the current safety regulations in the workplace
Electrical installation,
device replacement
■Practical electrical training
■Knowledge of current electrical safety regulations
■Knowledge of the operation and control of the devices in their
particular application
Commissioning,
configuration
■Basic knowledge of the design and setup of the described con‐
nections and interfaces
■Basic knowledge of data transmission
■Knowledge of the operation and control of the devices in their
particular application
Operation of the devices in
their particular application
■Knowledge of the operation and control of the devices in their
particular application
■Knowledge of the software and hardware environment in the
application
2.4 Hazard warnings and operational safety
Please observe the safety notes and the warnings listed here and in other chapters of
these operating instructions to reduce the possibility of risks to health and avoid dan‐
gerous situations.
2.5 Repair
The product is a replacement device. The device is not intended to be repaired. Interfer‐
ence with or modifications to the device on the part of the customer will invalidate any
warranty claims against SICK AG.
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3 Product description
3.1 Product ID
3.1.1 Type labels
3.2 Product features and functions
3.2.1 Device view
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Figure 1: FlexChain host
1Port-A, pigtail M8, 4-pin, female
2Port B, pigtail M8, 4-pin, female
3PLC, pigtail M12, 5-pin / 8-pin, male
4USB, pigtail M8, 4-pin, female
5Control panel
Structure
A FlexChain system comprises a host and a number of guests (sensors). As shown in
the image below, the system components are connected sequentially (bus topology). A
system comprises a host and at least one guest. Up to 60 guests in total can be con‐
nected to a host.
Function
The FlexChain system operates similarly to a light grid. That is, each individual channel
in the system is processed sequentially. This principle means that only one channel at a
time is active. Consequently, there is no possibility of mutual interference within a sys‐
tem, and the guests can be installed arbitrarily close to one another without any inter‐
ference occurring. Due to this sequential processing, the scan time and the response
time of the system depend on the number of connected guests. The total times are
short, however, because the processing interval between two channels is in the µs
range (see also the technical data).
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Host:
– Supplies the guests with current
– Collects the status of each individual channel
– Requests diagnostic data from the individual guests
– Processes the collected data (if desired)
– Forwards the collected and/or processed data via various interfaces
Guest:
– Guests are connected to one another via a standard M8 pigtail
– Guests forward information to the master.
– Can be arranged differently within the system.
– Guests employing different technologies can be integrated into the same system
– Sender & receiver sensors must always be connected to separate ports (port A/
port B).
– Up to 60 sensors can be connected to the system.
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