Siemens SIMATIC FS600 User manual

SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner
Laser Scanner for Personal Protection and Measurement Tasks
Instruction Manual

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Warning
The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanners are designed to protect operators
working at or in the vicinity of dangerous machinery. They can only fulfill their
protective requirements if they are installed to a suitable machine. It is
therefore vital that you fully understand the information provided in this
instruction manual and in all documents mentioned herein before any installa-
tion attempt. For any question please refer to your local SIEMENS dealer.
Important
This instruction manual must accompany the product throughout its working
life. Those persons responsible for the product must ensure that all persons
involved in the installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and servic-
ing on the product have access to all the information supplied by the
manufacturers of the machine and its safety system.

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Safety Guidelines
This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal
safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The notices referring to your personal
safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol, notices referring only to
property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are graded
according to the degree of danger.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the
highest degree of danger will be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a
safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to property damage.
DANGER
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not
taken.
WARNING
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not
taken.
CAUTION
with a safety alert symbol, indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper
precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
without a safety alert symbol, indicates that property damage can result if proper
precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the corresponding
information is not taken into account.

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Qualified Personnel
The device/system may only be set up and used in conjunction with this
documentation. Commissioning and operation of a device/system may only be
performed by qualified personnel. Within the context of the safety notes in this
documentation qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to
commission, ground and label devices, systems and circuits in accordance with
established safety practices and standards.
Prescribed Usage
Note the following:
Trademarks
All names identified by ® are registered trademarks of the Siemens AG. The remaining
trademarks in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their
own purposes could violate the rights of the owner.
Disclaimer of Liability
We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the
hardware and software described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we
cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the information in this publication is
reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent editions.
WARNING
This device may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the tech-
nical description and only in connection with devices or components from other ma-
nufacturers which have been approved or recommended by Siemens. Correct, reliable
operation of the product requires proper transport, storage, positioning and assembly
as well as careful operation and maintenance.

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About this Instruction Manual
This instruction manual contains information on the proper use and effective applica-
tion of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner.
Notes regarding safety and warnings are marked by this symbol .
Notes regarding important pieces of information are marked by the symbol .
References to the safety of laser devices are identified with the symbol .
This instruction manual must be stored carefully. It must be available for the entire
operating time.
SIEMENS AG is not liable for damages caused by improper use. Knowledge of
this instruction manual is an element of proper use.
Important note
Safe device operation can only be guaranteed when certified components are used!
The products described herein were developed to take over safety-related functions as
part of a turn key system or machine. A complete safety-related system is usually
equipped with sensors, evaluation units, status controls and incorporates concepts for
safe switch-off procedures. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer of a system or a
machine to ensure its correct overall operation. SIEMENS AG, its local offices and
associated companies (hereafter referred to as “SIEMENS”) cannot guarantee for all
features of a turn key system or a machine that was not designed by SIEMENS.
Neither does SIEMENS assume liability for recommendations given in or implied in the
following instruction manual. The following instruction manual shall not be construed as
a new guarantee, warranty or liability claim beyond the general terms and conditions of
SIEMENS.
Copyright ©SIEMENS AG 2007 All rights reserved
Reprints and reproduction of this instruction manual as well as communication and
utilization of its content is not permitted without express permission. Noncompliance
will entail compensation for damages. All rights reserved, in particular for the grant of
patents or design registrations.
Technical Support:
Telephone:[phone]
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Subject to change without prior notice.
WARNING
All the information contained herein, in particular the safety notes, need to be carefully
observed.
Warning
Dangerous electric voltage! Electric voltage can cause elec-
tric shock and burns. Before commencement of work you
therefore need to turn the system/device power off.
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CONTENTS
1 Approvals and Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.1 Approval and Declaration of EC Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.2 Specialized Technical Terms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.3 Guidelines and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1 Brief Description and Functional Principle of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser
Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 Special Features of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 Safety notes and usage in accordance with intended purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.1 General safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2 Usage requirements and usage in accordance with intended purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3 Restrictions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4 Information Related to Detection Zone Changeover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5 General information related to determining detection zone contours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.6 Additional Safety Notes for Stationary Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.7 Additional Safety Notes for Mobile Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4 Applications for the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.1 Stationary Safeguarding of the Danger Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2 Access guarding by passage monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.3 Safeguarding of danger points based on hand and arm detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.4 Mobile Safeguarding of Automatic Guided Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.5 Protecting Transporter Trolleys against Collisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.6 Guarding the sides on AGVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.7 Other possible applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5 Information for Planning and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.1 Attachment and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2 Installing adjacent laser scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2.2 Adjusting adjacent laser scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.3 Information on Setting the Dimensions of Detection Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3.1 Methods of Configuring Detection Zones using the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3.2 Range of the Detection Zone, Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3.3 Range of the Warning Zone, Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3.4 Range of the measurement field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3.5 Required Detection Zone Additions Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.4 Safeguarding Stationary Danger Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.4.1 The Purpose of Safeguarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.4.2 Mounting Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.4.3 Mounting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4.4 Recommendations for Mounting to Prevent Unmonitored Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4.5 Additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.4.6 System Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.4.7 Restart Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.4.8 Calculating the Detection Zone Dimensions for Safeguarding an Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.5 Access protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.5.1 Object of protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.5.2 Installation position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.5.3 Safety-relevant settings, and calculation of the safety distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.5.4 Definition of the reference boundary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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5.6 Protecting danger points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.6.1 Object of protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.6.2 Installation position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.6.3 Safety-related settings, and calculation of the safety distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.6.4 Defining the reference boundary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.7 Safeguarding Mobile Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.7.1 The Purpose of Safeguarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.7.2 Installing adjacent laser scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.7.3 Mounting Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.7.4 Mounting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.7.5 Recommendations for Mounting to Prevent Unmonitored Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.7.6 Additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.7.7 System Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.7.8 Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.7.9 Calculating the Dimensions of the Detection Zone of an AGV Application . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.7.10 Side guarding configuration on AGVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6 Details on switching over detection and warning zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.1 Sequence of zone pair switchovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.2 Practical AGV Application (Example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7 Functions of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.1 Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.2 Channels for Zone Pair Changeovers, FP 1 to FP 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.3 Alarm 1 (X1-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.4 Alarm 2 (X1-15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.5 OSSD 1 (X1-12) and OSSD 2 (X1-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.6 Data Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8 Integrating the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner into Machine Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.1 Integrating the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner with External Wiring with Relays
and Quadruple Zone Pair Changeover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.2 Connecting the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner to a Safety Sequence Circuit
with Manual Restart, Relay Monitoring, without Zone Pair Changeover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.3 Connecting the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner to a PLC with Corresponding
Safety Level (Cat. 3 or higher, EN 954) and Zone Pair Changeover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.1 Electrical Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.2 Connecting the PC and Control Cables to the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.3 Connector Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
9.4 Points to Consider When Preparing and Laying the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
9.5 Interface Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
10.1 Hardware and Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
10.2 Installing “SIMATIC FS600 Parameterization Software LS4soft” and Starting Up
the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
10.3 SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
10.4 Status information of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
10.5 Restart and device swap-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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11 Maintenance and Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
11.1 Test before First Startup by Person Qualified and Authorized to Perform the
Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
11.2 Extended Shutdown of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
11.3 Regular Tests by a Person Qualified and Authorized to Perform the Task . . . . . . . . . . . 84
11.4 Daily Test by with Test Piece Performed by Responsible Operating Personnel . . . . . . . 84
11.4.1 Checklist for Daily Test of Stationary Applications by Responsible Operating
Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
11.4.2 Checklist for Daily Test of Mobile Applications by Responsible Operating
Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
11.5 Checklist for Testing Stationary Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
11.6 Checklist for Testing Mobile Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
11.7 Replacing the Optical Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
11.7.1 General information: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
11.7.2 Initial Measurement of the New Optical Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
11.7.3 Procedure when Using the SIMATIC FS600 Parameterization Software LS4soft
User Software Version 1.09 or later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
11.8 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
11.8.1 Cleaning the Optical Window when Dirty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
11.8.2 Cleaning the Optical Window; Cleaning Diffusing Light Panes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
12 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
13 Delivery Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
13.1 Coding of the Control Cable X1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
14 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
14.1 Test Pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
14.2 Detection zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
14.3 Detection Zone Additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
14.4 Warning zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
14.5 Contour Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
14.6 Electrical Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
14.7 Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
14.8 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
14.9 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
14.10 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
14.11 Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
14.12 Environment and Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
14.13 Dimensional drawings of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
14.14 Dimensional drawings of the mounting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
15 Diagnostic Codes and Causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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1 Approvals and Certificates
1.1 Approval and Declaration of EC Conformity
EC prototype testing in accordance with
DIN EN 61496 - 1 and
IEC 61496 - 3
TÜV
PRODUCT SERVICE GMBH
IQSE
Ridlerstr. 65
80339 Munich

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1.2 Specialized Technical Terms and Abbreviations
Table 1.2-1: Specialized Technical Terms and Abbreviations
AGV Automatic Guided Vehicle (FTS in German)
AOPD Active Optoelectronic Protective Device
AOPDDR Active Optoelectronic Protective Device responsive to Diffuse
Reflection
BWS See ESPE
EDM External Device Monitoring
Monitoring of external control parts (relay monitoring)
ESPE Electro-Sensitive Protecting Equipment
FTS Automatic Guided Vehicle (see AGV)
N.O. Normal open contact
OSSD Output Signal Switching Device
Safety-relevant switch output
PC Personal Computer
DZ Detection Zone, German SF
Reset Defined Reset
of SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner
RS 232 RS 232 interface
RS 422 RS 422 interface
ZP Zone pair (contains 1 x detection zone and 1 x warning zone),
German FP
WZ Warning Zone, German WF

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1.3 Guidelines and Standards
The following guidelines and standards are of critical importance for the implementation
of laser scanners. Guidelines providing particularly relevant information for users of such
systems are marked with an asterisk (
*
).
European Guidelines
A Standards
B1 Standards
B2 Standards
C Standards
•
Guideline/Standard Designation
98 / 37 / EG Machine guideline
73 / 23 / EWG Low voltage guideline
89 / 336 / EWG EMC guideline
DIN EN 292 1 and 2 Safety of machinery, basic concepts
DIN EN 1050 Principles of risk assessment *
DIN EN 294 Safety distances *
DIN EN 954 -1 Safety-related parts of controls
DIN EN 999 Approach speeds of body parts *
DIN EN 60204 -1 Electrical equipment of machines
DIN EN 60825 -1 Safety of machines with laser components
DIN EN 61496 -1 Electro-sensitive protecting equipment *
IEC 61496-3 AOPDs responsive to diffuse reflection
(AOPDDR) *
DIN EN 775 Industrial robots; safety *
DIN EN 1525 Automatic guided vehicles (AGV) and their
systems *
DIN EN 12895 Floor conveyor vehicles, electromagnetic
compatibility

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National Standards
Table 1.3-1: Guidelines and Standards
This list does not claim to be complete. In certain cases, the concrete requirements of
the application will necessitate the application of additional guidelines and standards!
Copies of safety standards can be purchased from the Beuth Publishing Company in
Berlin, Germany.
2 System Overview
2.1 Brief Description and Functional Principle of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser
Scanner
The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner is an optical distance sensor that takes two-
dimensional measurements. It could also be referred to as an optical area radar device.
The sensor uses a rotating deflecting unit to periodically emit light pulses within a
working range of 190°.
If these pulses strike a person or an obstacle, the reflected light is received and
evaluated by the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner. The scanner calculates the precise
coordinates of the person or object based on the travel time of the reflected light and the
current angle of the deflecting unit. If the person or obstacle is within the bounds of a
previously defined area called a detection zone, a safety-oriented switching function is
performed. This switching function causes the semiconductor outputs to be switched off.
The safety-oriented switching function cannot be reset until the detection zone is clear.
Depending on the operating mode, the reset can be initiated either automatically or
manually.
Guideline/Standard Designation
DIN 15185-2 Warehousing systems using rail-guided aisle
conveyance vehicles *

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Fig. 2.1-1: The 190° angle range of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner is divided
into 0.36° angle segments.
A laser diode coupled with transmitter optics produces focused light pulses. These
pulses are projected across the monitored surface by a rotating mirror in such a way that
a light pulse is triggered in each of the angle segments within 40 ms (scanning rate: 25
scans/s).
Fig. 2.1-2: Functional principle of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner
The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner can detect people up to a distance of 4.0 m e.g.
2.15 m – even if they are wearing very dark clothing or exhibit a low degree of
reflectance. Dangerous movements are brought to a standstill by two failsafe
semiconductor outputs.
SF
WF
a
cb
f
de
DZ = Detection zone, max. 2,15 m / 4 m
WF = Warning zone, max. 15 m
a = Maximum registration of measurement values,
max. 50 m
b = Detection zone programmed
in the SIMATIC FS600
Laser Scanner
(example)
c = Warning zone programmed
in the SIMATIC FS600
Laser Scanner
(example)
d = Configurable detection
zone and warning zone
expansion (-5 °)
e = Configurable detection
zone and warning zone
expansion (+5 °)
f = Object in the detection zone

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Objects (min. 150 x 150 mm) are detected up to a distance of 15 m (corresponds to
the warning zone) and signaled by way of a non-safety-related semiconductor output.
Four programmable zone pairs (each of which consists of one detection zone and one
warning zone) enable the scanner to be optimally adapted to the needs of each
particular application.
The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner can be implemented not only on machines and
systems (stationary safeguarding of danger zones), but also on vehicles (mobile
safeguarding of transport vehicles).
Due to its wide range of measurement and its non-contact, electro-sensitive
measurement principle,
the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner can be effectively used as a protective device for
virtually any application.
2.2 Special Features of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner
• Four / eight freely programmable detection zones (up to a maximum of 4 m)
• Four / eight freely programmable warning zones (up to a maximum of 15 m)
• Expanded monitoring range of up to 190 °
• ConfigPlug see Chapter 10.5 for easy device swap-out without configuration
expense
• Compact design (W x D x H: 140 mm x 135 mm x 155 mm)
• Low weight (2 kg)
• Low power requirements (300 mA, plus the load at the outputs)
• Two types of interfaces at one Sub-D jack (RS232 and RS422)
• User-friendly software

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6
3
27
8
5
1
4
9
2a
2b
2c
1a
1b
5a
5b
5c
16
4
3
27
8
9
5
8
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
714
13
12
11
10
9
Tx +
Tx -
Rx -
Rx +
GND/shield
1a= Sensor function
1b= Errors on the zone pair control inputs,
Light flashing at 2 Hz
2a= Warning field is occupied
2b= Optical window is dirty,
Light flashing at 2 Hz
2c = ConfigPlug configuration see Chapter 10.5 not
compatible, Light flashing at 4 Hz
3 = OSSDs are turned off
4 = OSSDs are turned on
5a= Restart inhibit locked,
Continuous light
5b= Optical window is dirty,
Light flashing at 2 Hz
5c = Fault, light flashing at 4 Hz
Assignment of
interface X1
Assignment of interface
X2 as RS232 port
Assignment of interface
X2 as RS422 port
Status displays on the SIMATIC
FS600 Laser Scanner
Protective caps
LEDs
FP 4
FP 3
FP 2
Alarm 1
FP 1
UB
Restart
GND
Reserved
TxD
RxD
Reserved
GND/shield
RS232 detection
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
RS422 detection
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Connection
Pin 5 to Pin 6
Alarm 2
Reserved
Reserved
OSSD2
OSSD1
Reserved
Reserved

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3 Safety notes and usage in accordance with intended purpose
3.1 General safety notes
SIEMENS products are developed and manufactured with careful application of
standard rules of the industry. The protective function of the devices can be negatively
affected, however, if they are used improperly or not in accordance with their intended
purposes. If this occurs, it may not be possibly to safeguard danger areas completely
or at all, which may result in danger to life and limb for persons who are in the general
area of the machines or systems.
3.2 Usage requirements and usage in accordance with intended purpose
The relevant regulations for machine safety apply for the use of the SIMATIC FS600
Laser Scanner. Responsible authorities (for example professional trade unions, OSHA)
are also available for questions related to safety. In general, the following usage
requirements must be observed:
• If the scanner is enclosed in a protective housing, additional window material, such
as plastic or glass must not be used as it may impair the detection.
• Avoid touching the scanner optical window and the six diffusing light screens.
• The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner is not suitable for use as a protective device:
- if it is possible that dangerous fluids will be spewed out or objects will be
- ejected. for machines with long braking times (max. depth of the detection
zone: 4 m)
For these cases, SIEMENS offers suitable safety interlocking devices (safety
switches) with and without guard locking.
• The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner corresponds to Type 3 in accordance with
IEC 61496-1 and –3A safety category of 3 in accordance with EN 954-can be
achieved with the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner if all other elements in the safety
chain are set up to stop the dangerous motion in accordance with that safety
category.
• The electrical connection of the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner to the control
system must only be made by an electrician.
• The 24-V DC power supply (+20 %, -30 %) must be ensured by a safe network
disconnect in accordance with IEC 742. The same requirements apply to all
connected input and output circuits..
CAUTION – LASER RADIATION!
The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner is a laser device belonging to laser class 1. The
valid legal and local regulations for operating laser systems must be complied with.
Avoid positioning the scanner at eye level.

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• The 24-V DC power supply must be fed to the scanner through a separate branch
with a 1.25 Amp delayed action fuse in the control cabinet.
• Guard operation is only permitted with the control cable (X1) of the dummy
connector . This also applies for transport and storage.
• The safety output has a double design. The two OSSDs must always be included
in the shut-off circuit of the machine in such a manner that either of the two is
completely sufficient by itself to turn off the motion that presents a danger.
• The alarm output 1 (Pin 5 on X1) must not be used to switch safety-related signals.
• System tests (of the scanner, machine, control components and switch
components) may only be performed when they do not result in potential hazards
for people.
• Tampering with or making changes to the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner can
result in the loss of the safety function.
• Only expert trained personnel is allowed to perform startup, maintenance,
parameter settings or detection zone configurations. Familiarity with the safety
notes in this Connecting and Operating Instruction and in the operating instructions
for the “SIMATIC FS600 Parameterization Software LS4soft” program constitutes
part of this expert knowledge.
• The password required for configuring safety-relevant parameters must be kept in
a secure location by the safety official. Information about password levels can be
found in the “SIMATIC FS600 Parameterization Software LS4soft” user's manual.
• If the machine is designed for start interlock /manual restart, all detection zones
must be checked before enable - no one is permitted in the danger area.
3.3 Restrictions for Use
• Glass, highly reflective materials such as mirrors (reflectance > 10,000 %), or
objects that do not reflect any light back to the sensor can falsify the measurement
result. More information is available in Chapter 5.3.5.
• Do not expose the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner to flying sparks (for example a
welding flash). Doing so may cause damage to the optical window.
• Vapor, smoke, dust and all particles visible in the air have a significant negative
effect on measurement values and will result in the semiconductor outputs being
turned off.
• Avoid extreme variations in temperature.

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• Make sure that the following types of light sources are not present on the scanning
plane:
- Laser light from one or more other scanners or sensors
- Infrared light
- Fluorescent light
- Stroboscopic light
Please consider as well Chapter 5.2.
• It must not be used with internal combustion engines.
• The SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner is conceived for use inside enclosed spaces
and with the operating parameters listed in the technical specifications
(temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, etc.). Please refer to the list of parameters
in Chapter 14.
• Avoid having reflective surfaces (such as glass, mirrors, retro-reflectors, etc.) at
fixed contours in the scanning plane. If this is not possible, an additional detection
zone must be provided.
3.4 Information Related to Detection Zone Changeover
If alternating operation is included in the design, and thus detection zone changeover,
the activation and effect of the detection zone in question must match the alternating
operating mode.
• The new detection zone must be activated before turning off the previous detection
zone. The time at which the changeover is made must be based on a risk analysis.
• Braking paths, response and coast-down times must be taken into consideration
(for example overlapping detection zones).
• A “Start interlock” function is provided.
• If the machine has a restart key, it must not be possible to operate it from inside the
detection zones. All danger areas must be visible from the position of the button.
Before releasing the start/restart interlock, all detection zones must be tested. No
one is permitted inside the danger areas.
• There must be no unmonitored zones inside the danger areas.
• There must be no possibility for direct access to the danger area that shortens the
necessary safety distance (use a protective grid, for example).
• The information on required detection zone additions in Chapter 5 must be
observed.

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3.5 General information related to determining detection zone contours
• Shadow effects (e.g. surfaces or areas located behind stationary objects) must be
considered. As a rule, insufficient safeguarding must be adequately supplemented
by further safety measures such as guard fences, light curtains, and the like!
• Access to the detection zone in the dangerous area is not permitted.
• When setting the dimensions of the detection zone, you must comply with the
formulas cited in Chapters 5.4.8 and 5.7.9 ! Be sure to comply with higher-level
machine standards (e.g. DIN EN 1525) if applicable.
These contain individual specifications, for example, on points of access to the
danger zone and, if applicable, detection zone additions that must be given special
consideration.
They also provide information on how to measure safety distances at machines.
• Detection zones with a radius smaller than 20 cm (at or close to the scanner) are
not admissible. 20 cm is the preset minimum contour.
• When setting the dimensions of the detection zones, please comply with the
maximum angle error stated in the technical specifications (Chapter 14.11).
• Needle-shaped detection zone contours are not permitted, since they do not
ensure any protective effect. For additional information, please refer to the
SIMATIC FS600 Parameterization Software LS4soft user software (Chapter
entitled “Definition of Detection Zones”).
• Due to possible measurement errors, every detection zone has an additions area
in which detection is not guaranteed under all conditions. Please consider as well
Chapter 5.3.5. Read Chapter 5.4.6 and 5.7.7 for information on optimizing system
availability.
• The required safety distances must be taken into account when making detection
zone configurations. Safety distances are calculated according to formulas found in
either the machine-specific C standards or the general B standards IEC 61496-3 in
combination with DIN EN 999 (see Section 2 and 5 of the standard). Tolerance
fields and/or additions
(make sure to consider Chapter 5.4 and 5.7).
• After the detection zones have been set, make a printout of the following
information:
- Detection zone contour with the X and Y coordinates
-Date
- Serial number of the scanner
- Name of the safety official
• When calculating the additions, be sure to consider whether the dust algorithm is
deactivated or activated (see Chapter 5.3.5).