SICK MLG-2 Pro Operating Instructions Manual

SICK MLG-2 Pro Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S MLG-2 Pro Measuring automation light grid...
  • Page 2 Original document This document is an original document of SICK AG. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating reserves on the MLG-2........... MLG-2 operating modes................3.8.1 Standard operating mode............8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 4 7.3.1 System settings for the user levels EASY and EXPERT..O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 5 Payload...................... 112 Data volume for the beam functions............113 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 6 List of figures..................133 List of tables..................136 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 7: About This Document

    LED symbols describe the status of a diagnostics LED. Examples: The LED is illuminated continuously. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 8: Abbreviations Used

    Run-length code SOPAS Device Description Programmable logic controller O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 9: Safety Information

    As a safety device to protect persons, their hands, or other body parts • Under water 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 10: General Safety Notes

    Failure to observe the relevant work safety regulations may lead to physical injury or cause damage to the system. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 11: Product Description

    Table 3: Meaning of the positions in the type code 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 12: Monitoring Height

    3125 3120 3100 Table 4: Monitoring height [mm] O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 13: Combinations Of Mlg-2 Pro Inputs And Outputs

    Table 7: Preconfiguration of MLG-2 Pro with I/O combination B (see table 5, page 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 14: Preconfiguration Of Mlg-2 Pro With I/O Combination I (See Table

    Table 9: Preconfiguration of MLG-2 Pro with I/O combination R (see table 5, page O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 15: Mlg-2 Product Properties

    The sender has a connection for the power supply, for synchronization, and for a test input. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 16: Measurement Principle

    In order to achieve different levels of measurement accuracy, the MLG-2 is available with different beam separations. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 17: Teach-In

    The value remains constant until another teach-in process is carried out. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 18: Beam Blanking

    Beam blanking for each teach-in The blocked beams are blanked in every teach-in process. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 19: Sensing Ranges

    8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 20: Response Time, Minimum Presence Time And Reproducibility Of The Mlg-2

    This doubles the scan time. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 21: Scan Time With High-Speed Scan On The Mlg-2

    Figure 11: Scan time in relation to the number of beams when using the high-speed scan High-speed scan with 2 beams active simultaneously 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 22: Beam Separation And Minimum Detectable Object

    Table 12: Minimum detectable object in relation to the beam separation of the MLG-2 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 23: Minimum Detectable Object Length

    SOPAS ET on the MLG-2 (see "SOPAS ET interface", page 54). 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 24: Minimum Detectable Object With Cross-Beam Function

    54 mm Table 14: Minimum detectable object with cross-beam function on the MLG-2 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 25: Minimum Detectable Object With High Measurement Accuracy From The Mlg-2

    Only if the object also meets the minimum detectable length requirements (see table 12, page 22). 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 26: Operating Reserve

    When the operating mode is changed, a new teach-in process must be performed. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 27: Standard Operating Mode

    Examples are for illustrative purposes only. The signal attenuation and the minimum detectable absorption to be configured must be determined for each individual application. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 28: Interfaces

    19, this value = 1. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 29: Preliminary Evaluation

    8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 30: Configurable Applications For Switching Outputs

    4) Table 21: Configurable applications for analog outputs O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 31: Display And Operating Elements

    116 explains the meaning of the LED indicators. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 32: Leds On The Front Side

    SOPAS ET, IO-Link, or via the pushbuttons on the control panel. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 33: Inputs

    Figure 21: Detection of transparent objects Table 22: Application examples for the MLG-2 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 34: Detection Of Small Objects

    Figure 25: Contour measurement Table 22: Application examples for the MLG-2 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 35: Mounting

    6 x QuickFix brackets for detection heights above 2 m. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 36: Mounting With Light In The Same Direction

    Minimum distance of the MLG-2 Minimum distance of the MLG-2 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 37: Graph, Distances When Light Is In The Same Direction

    Figure 28: Graph, distances when light is in the same direction 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 38: Placement Of Two Light Grids At Right Angles

    Figure 30: Placement of two light grids at right angles O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 39: Minimum Distance From Reflective Surfaces

    Figure 31: Graph, minimum distance from reflective surfaces 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 40: Mounting Procedure

    For a monitoring height of more than 2 m, the sender and receiver are mounted with three QuickFix brackets each. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 41: Mounting The Flexfix Bracket

    • On the side • On the back 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 42: Mounting The Flexfix Bracket On A Profile Frame

    Use an M5 screw to fix the position of the sender and receiver in the FlexFix bracket. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 43: Electrical Installation

    (see "T-distributor for MLG2 Pro connection", page 46). Sender connection: M12/5-pin, A-coded 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 44: Pin Assignment, Mlg-2 Pro Sender

    Configurable Receiver I/O connection with analog outputs (QA): M12/8-pin, Acoded O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 45: Pin Assignment, I/O, Mlg2 Pro Receiver, With Qa

    Table 28: Pin assignment, I/O, MLG2 Pro receiver, with RS-485 Configurable 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 46: T-Distributor For Mlg2 Pro Connection

    • Connection in place of a first-generation MLG O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 47: T-Distributor For Sender, Receiver, Plc

    Table 29: Pin assignment of the PLC connection 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 48: T-Distributor For Sender, Receiver, Io-Link Master

    RS-485 interface Table 30: Pin assignment of the IO-Link master connection O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 49: T-Distributor For Sender, Receiver, Existing Mlg Connection

    To replace a first-generation MLG, you must configure Q2/IN1 as an input. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 50: Commissioning

    • Adjust vertically (H) • Rotate (± 15°) O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 51: Alignment And Teach-In

    The yellow LED on the front of the receiver and the Alignment LED show the rough align‐ ment. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 52: Control Panel Of The Mlg-2 Pro

    On the MLG-2 Pro, the teach-in process can also be triggered via SOPAS ET, IO-Link, the integrated web server or the Teach input. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 53: Configuration With Sopas Et

    If you configure a device offline, you must then connect the PC to the MLG-2 and down‐ load the MLG-2 configuration. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 54: Sopas Et Interface

    For experienced users or those with more complex requirements, the user level EXPERT allows you to configure all of the parameters. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 55: System Boundaries, Status, And Interfaces

    SOPAS ET displays the maximum recommended sensing range with which the MLG-2 can be safely operated. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 56: Wizards

    Next to the relevant indicators, you will find the function configured for the inputs and outputs. Example: O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 57: Display Of The Process Quality

    SOPAS ET displays the device status via a colored indicator and in the form of plain text: 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 58: Basic Functions And Status Of The Output

    Next to the indicator, you will find the function configured for the output. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 59: Representation Of The Detection Area

    In the context menu, select the command Combine to a zone > Zone X. Figure 52: Combining beams into zones 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 60: Using Beams For Object Recognition

    In the context menu, select the command Use marked beams for switching output > as center of object > assign to Qx. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 61: Using Beams To Classify The Object Position

    The display of the MLG-2 can be adapted for particular applications. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 62: Expandable Menus

    The expandable menus on the right-hand side help you to configure the MLG-2. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 63: Expandable Menus For Configuration

    (it may be necessary to perform a teach- in process after changing the performance options). 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 64: System Settings

    You can use the pushbutton lock to set two options for the teach-in button on the device: O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 65: System Settings For The Expert User Level

    8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 66: Measuring And Diagnostic Functions For Switching Outputs

    For the height classification and object recognition measuring functions, objects that are actually in the detection area can be defined automatically. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 67: Height Classification

    Applies when light grid is mounted upright with the connection side facing down and beam numbering beginning on the connection side (factory setting). 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 68: Settings For The Height Classification

    General options for switching outputs see "Advanced settings for the outputs", page O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 69: Object Recognition

    This also applies to multiple objects, e.g., the feet of a pallet. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 70: Object Recognition, Static

    Figure 70: Object recognition, dynamic Output not switched Output switched Made beam O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 71: Object Detection/Object Width

    The number of beams is configured in the settings or configured graphically in the Simu‐ lation area using the mouse. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 72: Object Detection/Object Width

    Figure 73: Setting the object size with the mouse Only take into account consecutive beams: O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 73: Hole Detection/Hole Size

    Select one of the following settings for the hole detection and enter the number of beams n: 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 74: Hole Detection/Hole Size

    Figure 76: Setting the hole size with the mouse Only take into account consecutive beams: O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 75: Outside/Inside Dimension

    Configure whether you want to measure the outside dimension or inside dimension. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 76: Measurement Of The Outside Dimension

    General options for switching outputs see "Advanced settings for the outputs", page O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 77: Classification Of An Object Position

    The object center is equal to the position of beam number n. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 78: Classification Of A Hole Position

    The number of the beam located in the center of the hole is greater than or equal to the number of the configured beam. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 79: Classification Of The Hole Position - Greater Than Or Equal To Hole Center

    The hole position that has been set is shown in the Simulation area. It can be changed using the mouse. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 80: Diagnostics

    A measuring or diagnostic function can be configured for each analog output on the MLG2. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 81: Object Height Measurement

    The output current increases with the number of beams made. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 82: Object Detection

    Configure whether you want to measure the outside dimension or inside dimen‐ sion. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 83: Measurement Of The Object Position

    An analog output changes its output current analogously to the process quality (see "Teach-in", page 17). 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 84: Advanced Settings For The Outputs

    Click Advanced…. Activate the option Use input to activate or deactivate output. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 85: Zones

    – in this case Zone 1. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 86: Sopas Et Beam Window - Combining Beams Into Zones

    Configuring an output Click the Digital output 1 expandable menu, for example. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 87: Data Output Via The Interfaces

    In the EXPERT user level, you can also compile the data transmission format individually. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 88: Rs485 - Transmission Mode

    Configure the content of the transmission message for the RS485 interface. The follow‐ ing functions are available: O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 89: Available Functions

    The function will be removed from the Selected functions window. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 90: Teach-In

    Figure 106: Teach-in successful Similarly, if any errors occur, a corresponding message is displayed. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 91: Teach-In Failed

    The beams from the MLG-2 that are not to be accounted for in the measurement must be blocked. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 92: Example Of The Blanking Of Blocked Beams

    ✓ The blocked beams are excluded from every teach-in process in the future. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 93: Performance Options

    Figure 111: Performance options for Standard operating mode and Dust- and sunlight-resistant operating mode 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 94: Performance Options For Transparent Operating Mode

    • Medium – High-speed scan not active and parallel-beam function active O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 95 Examples are for illustrative purposes only. The signal attenuation and the minimum detectable absorption to be configured must be determined for each individual application. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 96: Cross Beam" Function

    Beam numbering for “Cross beam switching” Parallel beam Crossing beams O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 97: Soaps Et - Activating Cross Beam Switching Mode

    In the Operating reserve area, enable the Activate cross beam mode function. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 98: Soaps Et - Activating Cross Beam Measuring Mode

    Check the existing configuration for the “Cross beam measuring” function. Adjust the configuration for the “Cross beam measuring” function accordingly. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 99: Energy Options (Only In The Expert User Level)

    You can select the “Blocked Beams Hold (BBH)” evaluation mode for one beam function or for multiple beam functions simultaneously. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 100: Sopas Et - "Blocked Beams Hold (Bbh)" Function

    Input/Output status area if the “BBH” evaluation mode was acti‐ vated by an input. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 101: Lost Beams Hold (Lbh)" Evaluation Mode

    OFF, Blocked Beams Hold or Lost Beams Hold is displayed. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 102: Simulation

    Enter the height, width, and length in mm. Enter the object speed in m/s. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 103: Beam Monitor (Only In The Expert User Level)

    8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 104: Function Programming (In The Expert User Level)

    Example: LogVar1 = BFVar 1 OR BFVar 2 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 105 Easy user level, these settings will be automatically transferred to the Function program‐ ming view. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 106: Function Programming

    CONFIGURATION WITH SOPAS ET Figure 127: Function programming O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 107: Beam Functions

    Table 33: Beam functions for preliminary evaluation 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 108: Mlg-2 Configuration With The Internal Web Server

    The MLG-2 supports universal plug and play. This means that you can also find the IP address in the system settings of your Windows PC/notebook. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 109 (e.g., by pressing F5). 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 110: Io-Link

    Bit 3 … 7: reserved Table 34: Data output of the beam status in the run-length code O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 111: Data Output Of The Binary Beam Status

    RLC and all beam functions to status and quality values. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 112: Rs-485

    • Measurement data Beam status, RLC, beam functions O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 113: Data Volume For The Beam Functions

    8 beams in the case of the beam status. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 114: Transmitting The Beam Status

    The available data volume is sufficient to transmit the data from the example. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 115: Servicing

    Perform the teach-in process on the MLG-2 again. To do this, press the Teach push‐ button. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    Short-circuit Table 41: LED indicators on the receiver O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 117: Advanced Diagnostics On The Mlg-2

    In the system boundaries display (minimum detectable object for the current con‐ figuration, minimum presence time, reproducibility, response time) 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 118: Decommissioning

    • A description of the fault that occurred O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 119: Technical Data

    Table 44: MLG-2 data sheet - electrical specifications 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 120: Data Sheet - Inputs

    Version Table 49: MLG-2 data sheet - IO-Link interface O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 121: Data Sheet - Technical Measurement Specifications

    Table 50: MLG-2 data sheet - technical measurement specifications 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 122: Diagrams

    If the cross-beam function is configured, multiply the minimum presence time and the response time by 2. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 123: Response Time And Minimum Presence Time During High-Speed Scan With 2,5 Mm Resolution

    Figure 131: Response time and minimum presence time up to 3.5 m sensing range 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 124: Response Time And Minimum Presence Time During High-Speed Scan With Up To 8.5 M Sensing Range

    Figure 133: Minimum detectable absorption required for devices with 2 m, 5 m and 8.5 m sens‐ ing range O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 125 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 126: Dimensional Drawings

    MLG20x-xx80: 78.3 mm Figure 134: MLG-2 Pro (mm) dimensional drawing O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 127: Measurement Tables

    Table 53: Distance from MLG-2 edge to first beam See type code. 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 128: Ordering Information

    The ordering information for the MLG-2 can be found in the MLG-2 product information with the SICK part number 8017054. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 129: Accessories

    Sliding nut, item profile, M6 5305615 Table 58: Sliding nut part numbers 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 130 6034901 Table 61: Part numbers for connecting cable with male/female connector O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 131 Table 62: Ethernet connecting cable part numbers 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 132: Annex

    Complete EU declaration of conformity for download: www.sick.de O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 133: List Of Figures

    53. Using beams for object recognition................60 54. Using beams for height classification............... 60 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 134 109. Example of the blanking of blocked beams..............92 110. Example of blanking made beams................92 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 135 124 134. MLG-2 Pro (mm) dimensional drawing..............126 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 136: List Of Tables

    53. Distance from MLG-2 edge to first beam............... 127 54. Accessory part numbers..................129 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK...
  • Page 137 61. Part numbers for connecting cable with male/female connector......130 62. Ethernet connecting cable part numbers...............131 8017460.ZIK1/2017-02-13 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MLG-2 Pro Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 138 Phone +36 1 371 2680 Phone +386 591 788 49 E-Mail office@sick.hu E-Mail office@sick.si India South Africa Phone +91 22 4033 8333 Phone +27 11 472 3733 Further locations at www.sick.com E-Mail info@sick-india.com E-Mail info@sickautomation.co.za SICK AG | Waldkirch | Germany | www.sick.com...

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