SICK VMS410 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The benchmark for reliable object dimensioning
VMS410/VMS510
Volume Measurement System

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Software versions Operating Instructions
Volume measurement system VMS410/510
Software versions described
ATTENTION
The VMS volume measurement system is intended exclusively for use in industrial
environments. When used in residential areas, the device can cause radio interference.
Software/tool Function Status
VMD410,1000 Firmware V 2.00 or higher
VMD510,1000 Firmware V 2.00 or higher
Device description VMD410 Device specific software
module for SOPAS
V01.02.00 or higher
Device description VMD510 Device specific software
module for SOPAS
V01.02.00 or higher
SOPAS Configuration software V 02.12 or higher
Copyright
Copyright © 2007
SICK AG Waldkirch
Auto Ident, Werk Reute
Nimburger Straße 11
79276 Reute
Germany
Trademarks
Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Internet Explorer are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries.
Version of the operating instructions
The newest version of these operating instructions can be obtained as PDF at
www.sick.com.

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Operating Instructions
VMS410/510
Quick Finder
Getting started …
•Delivery
–Section 3.1 “Delivery” on page 18
•WARNING!
–Chapter 2 “For your safety” on page 13
•Mounting and adjusting the device
–Chapter 4 “Mounting” on page 33
•Connecting the device electrically
–Chapter 5 “Electrical installation” on page 35
•Familiarisation with the device and its functions in general
–Chapter 3 “Product description” on page 18
–Chapter 3.8 “Data interfaces specification” on page 29
–Chapter 10 “Technical specifications” on page 53
•Setting the device up for measurement
–Chapter 7 “Configuration and adjustment” on page 42
•Help with resolving problems
–Chapter 9 “Troubleshooting” on page 52
•Where is what?
–“Table of contents” on page 5

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Quick Finder Operating Instructions
Volume measurement system VMS410/510
Installation steps (overview)
1. Check delivery for completeness.
2. Mount the VMD over the conveyor system.
3. Connect VMD to voltage supply.
4. Switch on PC and start Windows (minimum requirement: Windows 98).
5. Install enclosed SOPAS configuration software from CD-ROM on PC.
6. Connect the PC to the VMD using the Ethernet interface.
7. Start the SOPAS configuration software user interface and add a new project.
ATTENTION
Don’t switch off the voltage supply during configuration!
Switching off the voltage supply during configuration causes all parameters already
configured to be lost.
8. Configuration of the scan assistant (SCAN ASSISTANT file card, CONFIGURATION button).
Enter the IP address for the VMD and check setting for the CoLa dialect.
9. Scan for devices connected (SCAN ASSISTANT file card, SCAN button) and add the VMD to
the SOPAS project tree.
10. From the EXTRAS menu select the LOGIN DEVICE command and log in to the system as
AUTHORISED CLIENT using the password “client”.
11. Deactivate preset laser control settings during adjustment (PROJECT TREE,
VMDX10_XX00, PARAMETER, DIGITAL INPUTS/TRIGGER,area LASER CONTROL).
12. Adjust the VMD so that the middle of the sensor is over the middle of the conveyor
system and the beam is normally incident on the conveyor system.
13. Configure the position of the VMDs with the aid of the installation setup (VMDX10_XX00
menu, COMMISSIONING, START INSTALLATION SETUP).
14. Configure the VMD with the aid of the options on the PROJECT TREE,VMDX10_XX00,
PARAMETER for the desired application.
15. Checking the measurement area of the system (PROJECT TREE,VMDX10_XX00, MONITOR).
16. Reactivate the laser control (PROJECT TREE,VMDX10_XX00, PARAMETER, DIGITAL INPUTS/
TRIGGER,area LASER CONTROL).
17. Test the configuration under real conditions.
Recommendation Use the graphic scan view in SOPAS to verify the generated measured values and to
verify the measurement area online. During this process, note that the monitor cannot
display the data in real-time and therefore does not display all measured values.
18. If necessary, correct and optimise the parameters set.
19. Save parameter record as a configuration file (extension “*.spr”) (menu PROJECT, SAVE
PROJECT AS).
20. Save parameter set permanently to the VMD (menu VMDX10_XX00, PARAMETER, SAVE
PERMANENT). The parameter set is then saved on the EEPROM.
21. The VMS410/510 is ready for use with the application-specific configuration.

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Operating Instructions
VMS410/510
Contents
Table of contents
1 About this document ............................................................................................. 11
1.1 Function of this document ........................................................................................ 11
1.2 Target group .............................................................................................................. 11
1.2.1 Mounting, electrical installation, maintenance and replacement ........11
1.2.2 Commissioning, operation and configuration ........................................ 11
1.3 Depth of information ................................................................................................. 11
1.4 Symbology used ........................................................................................................ 12
2 For your safety ....................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Authorised personnel ................................................................................................ 13
2.1.1 Mounting and maintenance .................................................................... 13
2.1.2 Electrical installation and replacement .................................................. 13
2.1.3 Commissioning, operation and configuration ........................................ 13
2.2 Applications of the device ........................................................................................ 13
2.3 Correct use ................................................................................................................ 14
2.4 General safety notes and protective measures ...................................................... 14
2.5 Quick stop and Quick restart .................................................................................... 16
2.5.1 Switch off VMS ......................................................................................... 16
2.5.2 Switch VMS back on ................................................................................. 16
2.6 Environmental protection ......................................................................................... 17
2.6.1 Power consumption ................................................................................. 17
2.6.2 Disposal after final de-commissioning ................................................... 17
3 Product description ............................................................................................... 18
3.1 Delivery ...................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Special features ........................................................................................................ 18
3.3 Operating principle of the device .............................................................................18
3.3.1 Operating principle VMS .......................................................................... 18
3.3.2 Measuring modes .................................................................................... 19
3.3.3 Evaluation of the RIS values ....................................................................22
3.3.4 Camera focusing ...................................................................................... 22
3.3.5 Increment settings ................................................................................... 22
3.4 Planning ..................................................................................................................... 23
3.4.1 System requirements for the VMS volume measurement system ....... 23
3.4.2 Requirements on the conveyor system .................................................. 23
3.4.3 Object specifications ................................................................................ 24
3.4.4 Mounting requirements ........................................................................... 24
3.5 Standardisation of the VMS510 .............................................................................. 26
3.6 Scale intervals of the VMS ........................................................................................ 28
3.6.1 Dynamic scale intervals ........................................................................... 28
3.7 Status indicators ....................................................................................................... 29
3.8 Data interfaces specification ................................................................................... 29
3.8.1 Terminal interface .................................................................................... 29
3.8.2 Host interface ........................................................................................... 30
3.8.3 Ethernet interface .................................................................................... 32
3.8.4 CAN interface ............................................................................................ 32

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4 Mounting ................................................................................................................33
4.1 Overview of the mounting steps .............................................................................. 33
4.2 Preparations for mounting ....................................................................................... 33
4.2.1 Components to be mounted ................................................................... 33
4.2.2 Place material at hand ............................................................................ 33
4.2.3 Mounting accessories ............................................................................. 33
4.3 Mounting the VMD .................................................................................................... 34
4.4 Dismounting the system .......................................................................................... 34
5 Electrical installation ............................................................................................35
5.1 Overview of the installation steps ........................................................................... 35
5.2 Electrical connections and cables ........................................................................... 35
5.3 Pin assignment of the connections ......................................................................... 36
5.3.1 “Ethernet” connection ............................................................................. 36
5.3.2 “System” connection ............................................................................... 36
5.3.3 “I/O” connection ...................................................................................... 37
5.3.4 “Serial” connection .................................................................................. 38
5.4 Connection via the plug cover ................................................................................. 39
5.5 Performing electrical installation ............................................................................. 39
5.5.1 Overview of the connection steps .......................................................... 39
5.5.2 Equipment ................................................................................................ 39
5.5.3 Connecting the voltage supply ................................................................ 39
5.5.4 Connecting the PC ................................................................................... 40
6 Commissioning ......................................................................................................41
7 Configuration and adjustment .............................................................................42
7.1 Preparing the configuration and adjustment .......................................................... 42
7.2 Mechanically adjusting VMD .................................................................................... 43
7.2.1 Adjustment above a conveyor system .................................................... 43
7.2.2 Adjustment of the angle ....................................................................... 44
7.2.3 Adjustment of the angle ....................................................................... 44
7.2.4 Adjustment of the angle ...................................................................... 45
7.3 Define the coordinates and the angle gamma using the installation setup ........ 46
7.3.1 Defining the angle ,the Y and the Z coordinates ................................ 46
7.3.2 Defining the transporting surface ........................................................... 46
7.3.3 Defining the Y coordinate ........................................................................ 47
7.3.4 Applying the parameters ......................................................................... 48
7.4 Defining the scan settings, encoder settings
and the measured data message in SOPAS ........................................................... 48
7.4.1 Configuring the scan settings ................................................................. 48
7.4.2 Encoder settings ...................................................................................... 48
7.4.3 Measured data message ........................................................................ 49
7.5 Testing of the configuration ..................................................................................... 49
7.5.1 Display of the measurement results ...................................................... 49
7.5.2 VMS results list ........................................................................................ 49
7.5.3 Noise statistics ......................................................................................... 49
7.5.4 Scan view ................................................................................................. 49
7.5.5 3D object view ......................................................................................... 49
8 Maintenance ..........................................................................................................50
8.1 Maintenance during operation ................................................................................ 50
8.2 Disposal ..................................................................................................................... 51
8.3 Replacement of a system or replacement of components .................................... 51

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Contents
9 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 52
9.1 In the event of faults or errors .................................................................................. 52
9.2 Error on beam generation ........................................................................................ 52
9.3 Detailed error analysis .............................................................................................. 52
9.3.1 Query system status ................................................................................ 52
9.3.2 Logging data during operation ................................................................ 52
10 Technical specifications ....................................................................................... 53
10.1 Data sheet VMS410/510 volume measurement system ...................................... 53
10.2 Dimensional drawings .............................................................................................. 55
10.2.1 Dimensional drawing VMD volume measurement system ................... 55
10.2.2 Dimensional drawing mounting kit for VMD ........................................... 56
11 Annex ..................................................................................................................... 57
11.1 Overview of the annexes ........................................................................................... 57
11.2 Control messages reference .................................................................................... 57
11.2.1 Object start ............................................................................................... 58
11.2.2 Object end ................................................................................................ 58
11.2.3 Heartbeat .................................................................................................. 58
11.2.4 Stand-by .................................................................................................... 59
11.2.5 Measuring mode ...................................................................................... 59
11.3 Measured data message reference ......................................................................... 61
11.3.1 Basic measured data message (metric values) ..................................... 61
11.3.2 Basic measured data message (values in inch) .................................... 62
11.3.3 Basic measured data message 2 (metric values) ................................. 63
11.3.4 Basic measured data message 2 (values in inch) ................................. 64
11.3.5 Extended measured data message (metric values) .............................. 66
11.3.6 Extended measured data message (values in inch) .............................. 67
11.3.7 Extended measured data message 2 (metric values) ........................... 68
11.3.8 Extended measured data message 2 (values in inch) .......................... 69
11.4 Ordering information ................................................................................................. 70
11.4.1 Available systems ..................................................................................... 70
11.4.2 Accessories/spare parts .......................................................................... 70
11.5 Glossary ..................................................................................................................... 72
11.6 Illustration containing the EC Declaration of Conformity .......................................74
11.7 Illustration of the MID conformity certificate ........................................................... 75
11.8 Illustration of the OIML conformity certificate ......................................................... 76

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Figures and tables Operating Instructions
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Abbreviations
BCC Block Character Check
CAN Controller Area Network = standardised fieldbus system with message-based protocol for
exchanging data
CCD Charge-coupled Device, CCD camera = line camera, e.g. for reading bar-codes
CS Checksum
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-only Memory
HTML Hypertext Markup Language = page description language on the Internet
LED Light Emitting Diode
RAM Random Access Memory = volatile memory with direct access
RIS Remission Information System
ROM Read-only memory (permanent)
SOPAS SICK OPEN PORTAL for APPLICATION and SYSTEMS Engineering Tool = configuration
software for the configuration of the VMS
SST Interface
VMD Volume Measurement Device = scanner head
VMS Volume Measurement System = SICK AG volume measurement system

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Figures and tables
Tables
Tab. 1: Minimum and maximum object dimensions ....................................................... 24
Tab. 2: Minimum distance between the top edge of the object
and the measurement zero point ......................................................................... 25
Tab. 3: Certified, measurable object sizes at 1.2 m/s (236.22 ft/min)
conveyor velocity ................................................................................................... 26
Tab. 4: Certified, measurable object sizes at 2 m/s (393.7 ft/min)
conveyor velocity ................................................................................................... 26
Tab. 5: Typical scale intervals ........................................................................................... 28
Tab. 6: Significance of the LEDs ....................................................................................... 29
Tab. 7: Frame for the messages on the host interface ................................................... 30
Tab. 8: Example rounded measured results .................................................................... 31
Tab. 9: Function of the electric connections of the VMS ................................................ 35
Tab. 10: Pin assignment of the “Ethernet” connection ..................................................... 36
Tab. 11: Pin assignment of the “System” connection ....................................................... 36
Tab. 12: Pin assignment of the “I/O” connection .............................................................. 37
Tab. 13: Pin assignment of the “Serial” connection .......................................................... 38
Tab. 14: VMS data sheet ..................................................................................................... 53
Tab. 15: Syntax error or logical errors ................................................................................. 57
Tab. 16: Available systems .................................................................................................. 70
Tab. 17: General accessories .............................................................................................. 70
Tab. 18: Interface sets ......................................................................................................... 70
Tab. 19: Plug cover sets ....................................................................................................... 71
Tab. 20: Accessories for plug covers .................................................................................. 71
Tab. 21: Spare parts measuring head ................................................................................ 71

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Figures
Fig. 1: Laser output opening .............................................................................................15
Fig. 2: Laser warning labels on the VMS .........................................................................16
Fig. 3: Illustration of a VMS with frame above a conveyor system ................................19
Fig. 4: Free running mode .................................................................................................19
Fig. 5: Triggered measurement ........................................................................................20
Fig. 6: Laser off distance ..................................................................................................21
Fig. 7: Working area of the VMS volume measurement system ....................................23
Fig. 8: Illustration of a VMS above a conveyor system ...................................................24
Fig. 9: Illustration of the mounting height .......................................................................25
Fig. 10: Certification label for the VMS510 to be fitted ....................................................27
Fig. 11: Possible places where the seals could be attached to the VMD510 .................27
Fig. 12: Output timing diagram ...........................................................................................31
Fig. 13: Overview of the mounting above a conveyor system ..........................................33
Fig. 14: Mounting of the VMD above a conveyor system ..................................................34
Fig. 15: Position of the electric connections of the VMS ..................................................35
Fig. 16: Wiring of the digital input ......................................................................................37
Fig. 17: Wiring of the RS,232 or RS,422 ...........................................................................38
Fig. 18: Example of a plug cover ........................................................................................39
Fig. 19: Mounting kit for VMD .............................................................................................43
Fig. 20: Adjustment above a conveyor system ..................................................................43
Fig. 21: Adjustment of the angle ......................................................................................44
Fig. 22: Adjustment of the angle .....................................................................................44
Fig. 23: Screws on the mounting kit for the adjustment of the angle ..........................45
Fig. 24: Adjustment of the angle .....................................................................................45
Fig. 25: Angle and Y coordinate and Z coordinate ..........................................................46
Fig. 26: Example scanned conveyor system ......................................................................47
Fig. 27: Entry of the distance from the zero point .............................................................47
Fig. 28: Scanned test object ...............................................................................................48
Fig. 29: Dimensional drawing VMD ....................................................................................55
Fig. 30: Dimensional drawing mounting kit for VMD ........................................................56
Fig. 31: Illustration containing the EC Declaration of Conformity ....................................74
Fig. 32: Illustration of the MID conformity certificate .......................................................75
Fig. 33: Illustration of the OIML conformity certificate ......................................................76