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10
Commissioning
Communication with the PC or laptop needs to be established so that the SIMATIC
FS600 Laser Scanner can be configured and the detection zones and warning zones
can be programmed.
This is also necessary for displaying the measurement contours and for the system
check.
The program "SIMATIC FS600 Parameterization Software LS4soft", which is included
with delivery, makes this easy and convenient to do. Refer to the operating instructions
to find additional important information and helpful explanations.
10.1
Hardware and Software Requirements
The following components are required for the initial startup:
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SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner
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RS232 interface cable (1:1, without cross-connection)
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Shielded control cable for the power supply and for activating a zone pair
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Power supply that meets the requirements specified in Chapter 9.1
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PC or laptop, color monitor
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"SIMATIC FS600 Parameterization Software LS4soft" program
The PC should fulfill the following requirements:
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Intel® processor, Pentium® class or higher (or compatible models
such as AMD® or Cyrix®)
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At least 64 MB RAM
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CD drive
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Hard drive with at least 50 MB of free memory (more if detection zone data and/or
configuration data are going to be stored)
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Mouse
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Interface RS 232 (serial)
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Microsoft® Windows 95/98/NT®/2000/XP®
10.2
Installing "SIMATIC FS600 Parameterization Software LS4soft" and
Starting Up the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner
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First, run the installation program "start.exe" in order to install the program on the
PC.
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Start the software by calling up the program.
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Connect the control cable and the PC cable.
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Then apply the supply voltage to the SIMATIC FS600 Laser Scanner. The scanner
will now attempt to communicate with the PC; this process is displayed on the
screen.
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