Operating Instructions Vlc100 Camera System For Area Monitoring en Im0043487
Operating Instructions Vlc100 Camera System For Area Monitoring en Im0043487
VLC100
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Operating instructions
VLC100
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Contents
1 About this document.........................................................................................................5
1.1 Function of this document....................................................................................5
1.2 Target group ..........................................................................................................5
1.3 Depth of information.............................................................................................5
1.4 Scope .....................................................................................................................6
1.5 Symbols used ........................................................................................................6
2 On safety.............................................................................................................................7
2.1 General safety notes.............................................................................................7
2.2 Correct use ............................................................................................................7
2.3 Environmental protection .....................................................................................8
2.3.1 Disposal ...............................................................................................8
2.3.2 Separation of materials ......................................................................8
3 Product description...........................................................................................................9
3.1 Special features ....................................................................................................9
3.2 Operating principle of the device .........................................................................9
3.3 Application example............................................................................................10
3.4 Status indicators .................................................................................................11
3.4.1 Status LEDs of the VLC100 ..............................................................11
3.4.2 Diagnostics LEDs of the VLC100 .....................................................12
4 Mounting ..........................................................................................................................13
4.1 Checking the monitoring field dimensions ........................................................13
4.2 Avoiding unmonitored areas ..............................................................................14
4.3 Steps for mounting the camera system.............................................................16
4.3.1 Mounting on a frame ........................................................................17
4.3.2 Mounting in a frame..........................................................................18
4.3.3 Mounting the reflective tape ............................................................19
5 Electrical installation......................................................................................................22
5.1 System connection M12 × 8 ...............................................................................23
5.2 Connection of the VLC100 without external teach-in signal ............................23
5.3 Connection of the VLC100 with external teach-in signal..................................24
5.4 Connection of two VLC100 with synchronization..............................................24
6 Application examples......................................................................................................25
6.1 Application with one VLC100 .............................................................................25
6.2 Application with two VLC100..............................................................................26
Note We also refer you to the SICK homepage on the Internet at www.sick.com.
Here you will find information on:
application examples and application reports that supplement the application examples
in chapter 6.
these operating instructions in different languages for viewing and printing
EC declaration of conformity
1.4 Scope
These operating instructions are original operating instructions.
Notes These operating instructions are applicable to the VLC100 camera system with software
version 11.07 (see type label).
Warning!
A warning indicates an actual or potential risk or health hazard. They are designed to help
WARNING you to prevent accidents.
Read carefully and follow the warning notices!
2 On safety
This chapter deals with your own safety and the safety of the equipment operators.
Please read this chapter carefully before you work with the VLC100 or the machine into
which the VLC100 has been integrated.
The camera system is only intended for use in industrial environments. When used in resi-
dential areas it can cause radio interferences.
If the device is used for any other purposes or modified in any way — also during mounting
and installation — any warranty claim against SICK AG shall become void.
2.3.1 Disposal
Always dispose of unserviceable or irreparable devices in compliance with local/
national rules and regulations with respect to waste disposal (e.g. European waste
code 16 02 14).
Note We would be pleased to be of assistance to you on the disposal of these devices.
Contact us.
3 Product description
This chapter provides information on the special features and properties of the VLC100
camera system. It describes the construction and the operating principle of the device, in
particular the different operating modes.
Please read this chapter before mounting, installing and commissioning the device.
Machine-side
mounting profile
Monitoring field
The VLC100 camera system comprises a camera as well as a reflective tape with which
the contour to be monitored is defined.
The camera monitors the area bounded by its field of view and the reflective tape —
the monitoring field — for interruptions. If the VLC100 detects an interruption of the
monitoring field, the camera signals this by complementary switching of the switching
outputs and :
Tab. 3: Complementary Monitoring field Display Switching output Switching output
switching of the outputs
and Free Green LOW HIGH
Interrupted Green, Yellow HIGH LOW
Please refer to chapter 10 “Technical specifications” on page 33 for the data sheet.
Dimensional drawings are included on page 36.
The VLC100 camera system operates correctly only if the following conditions are met:
camera and reflective tape must be mounted in a way that objects penetrating into the
monitoring field are safely identified by the VLC100,
the necessary monitoring field dimensions must not exceed the permitted ratio for the
lengths of the sides (see section 4.1 “Checking the monitoring field dimensions” on
page 13).
1)
During the power-up sequence (initialisation), both switching outputs are LOW (0 V, invalid status). As soon as
the device has reached a valid status, the switching outputs switch complementary.
2)
During the power-up sequence (initialisation), both switching outputs are LOW (0 V, invalid status). As soon as
the device has reached a valid status, the switching outputs switch complementary.
4 Mounting
This chapter describes the preparation and completion of the installation of the VLC100
camera system. Mounting requires the following steps:
checking the monitoring field dimensions (see below),
mounting of the camera (see page 14),
mounting of the reflective tape (see page 19).
Example usage:
With a required resolution of
Height of the monitoring field [mm]
6 mm and a width of
500 mm, the monitoring field
is allowed to be between 400
and 700 mm high.
During mounting, please observe the maximum width for the monitoring field!
If, during mounting, the maximum width of the monitoring field width for one or two came-
ra systems is exceeded, the camera will not see the reflective tape opposite. As a result an
unmonitored area will be produced.
Fig. 7: Unmonitored area
caused by mounting mistake:
maximum width of the
monitoring field exceeded
Unmonitored area!
Maximum width of the monitoring field for the camera system on the left
Maximum width of the monitoring field for the camera system on the right
Housing markings
Housing markings
Align the camera such that the housing markings are aligned with the inside of the
frame profile. (The monitoring field stretches between the housing markings and the
ends of the reflective tape.)
Notes Always mount the camera with at least two screws and use the fastening openings on
two opposite sides of the housing.
Secure the two fixing screws against unintentional loosening.
Always use washers under the screws (cf. figure).
Use sliding nuts suitable for the profile system employed for mounting the camera.
Pay attention to the thickness of the flange on the camera when selecting a suitable
screw length (see section 10.2 “Dimensional drawings” on page 36).
If damage to the reflective tape is to be expected due to the application, e.g. because
heavy or sharp-edged objects are to pushed over the working area, you should use one
of the following possible mounting methods:
– Mount the camera in the bottom of the frame.
– Mount the camera lower than the contact surface in front of the frame.
Permissible
application range
Reflective tape
Permissible
application range
Reflective tape
Reflective
tape
Permissible
application range
Reflective tape
Press the reflective tape firmly and ensure the edges are firmly sealed. In this way you
will prevent dirt and liquids getting under the reflective tape.
5 Electrical installation
Switch the entire machine/system off line!
The machine/system could unintentionally start up while you are connecting the devices.
WARNING Ensure that the entire machine/system is disconnected during the electrical installa-
tion.
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW
During the power-up sequence (initialisation), both switching outputs are LOW (0 V,
invalid status). As soon as the device has reached a valid status, the switching outputs
switch complementary.
The two switching outputs are protected against short-circuits to 24 V DC and 0 V.
If not used, the input Teach-in/synchronization may not be connected to 0 V.
The VLC100 camera system meets the interference suppression requirements (EMC)
for industrial use (interference suppression class A). When used in residential areas it
can cause radio interferences.
To ensure full electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), functional earth (FE) must be
connected.
Dimension the electrical protection for the camera to suit the information in
section 10.1 “Data sheet” on page 33.
The VLC100 has a hard-wired connector cable (length: approx. 30 cm) with a M12 × 8
cable plug.
Tab. 7: Pin assignment Pin Color Signal Function
system connection VLC100
1 White (Reserved) (Do not connect)
2 Brown +24 V DC 24 V DC (voltage supply)
3 Green TEACH/SYNC Teach-in/synchronization (may not be
connected to 0 V if not used)
4 Yellow (Reserved) (Do not connect)
5 Gray (switching output 1)
6 Pink (switching output 2)
7 Blue GND 0 V DC (voltage supply)
8 – FE Functional earth
Note Connecting cables of different length are available as accessories from SICK (see
chapter 11 “Ordering information” on page 38). If you use connecting cables you have
assembled yourself, ensure the functional earth (pin 8) is connected.
(Reserved)
1
+24 V
2
Internal
teach-in key 3 TEACH/SYNC
4 (Reserved)
5
6
GND
7
FE
8
RL RL
0V
(Reserved) External
1 teach/in signal
Internal +24 V
teach-in key 2
TEACH/SYNC
3
4 (Reserved)
5
6
GND
7
FE
8
RL RL
0V
(Reserved) External
1 teach-in 1
Internal +24 V Internal
2 signal 2
teach-in TEACH/SYNC teach-in
key 3 3 key
4 (Reserved) 4
5 5
6 6
GND
7 7
FE
8 RL RL RL RL 8
0V
If two VLC100 are so arranged that they entirely or partially look at the same reflective
tape, the two cameras may interfere with each other. To prevent this situation occurring,
you must synchronize the two cameras.
6 Application examples
Note The examples shown are only provided as an aid for your planning.
Reflective
Monitoring field tape
All-round
Monitoring field 1 Monitoring field 2 reflective tape
7.1 Teach-in
Prior to initial commissioning, you must perform a new teach-in procedure. The following
occurs during teach-in:
The VLC100 detects the current connection configuration and configures the locking of
the internal teach-in key to suit. In the default delivery status, these functions are
deactivated.
The VLC100 detects the monitoring field based on the reflective tape. In the default de-
livery status, the VLC100 has no monitoring field configured.
How to teach-in the current configuration and shape of the monitoring field:
Ensure camera and reflective tape are correctly mounted and the electrical connections
have been made.
Switch on the VLC100. The LED is constantly illuminated.
Note Ensure there are no objects in the monitoring field during teach-in!
Only the longest contiguous section of the reflective tape is taught-in by the VLC100. If
there are gaps in the reflection, e.g. because the reflective tape has been damaged or
because there is an object in the monitoring field, the camera system will ignore the
shorter section of the reflective tape.
Start the teach-in process as follows:
Tab. 8: Starting the teach-in Using the internal teach-in key Using the external teach-in signal
process
Press the internal teach-in key for Activate the external teach-in
at least 2 seconds. signal for at least 0.5 seconds.
(The diagnostics LED 4 flashes.) The diagnostics LED 4
Important: Now remove your hand from the illuminates.
monitoring field so that the VLC100 can Deaktivate the external teach-in
completely detect the monitoring field. signal.
If the VLC100 does not react, the internal The diagnostics LED 4
teach-in key is probably locked. Start the goes off.
teach-in process using the external teach-in
signal or unlock the internal teach-in key (see
section 7.2 “Locking the internal teach-in key”
on page 29).
The VLC100 now teaches-in the current configuration and shape of the monitoring field.
The process takes approx. 15 seconds. During the teach-in the flashing diagnostics
LEDs indicate the configuration detected:
Tab. 9: Meaning of the Display Meaning
diagnostics LEDs during
teach-in 1 Switching outputs and detected and OK
4 Internal teach-in key unlocked
Note During the techOin procedure, both switching outputs are LOW (0 V, invalid status).
As soon as the device has reached a valid status, the switching outputs switch
complementary.
Using the LEDs, check whether the teach-in was successful:
Tab. 10: LED displays after Status LEDs Diagnostics LEDs Meaning
teach-in
1 2 3 4
Teach-in successful.
Monitoring field clear.
Teach-in successful.
Monitoring field interrupted.
Teach-in failed (for measures see below).
Check the taught-in monitoring field, e.g. by briefly reaching into the monitoring field.
If the teach-in fails:
Check the following points:
– Is the reflective tape fitted and clean?
– Is the reflective tape perpendicular to the area of the monitoring field?
– Are the reflective tape or its sub-segments of an adequate length?
– Is it ensured that the system does not suffer interference due to reflective objects in
the immediate vicinity (e.g. reflective strips on safety clothing, packing film etc.)?
– When using the internal teach-in key: Is the internal teach-in key locked?
(See section 7.2 “Locking the internal teach-in key” on page 29.)
Remove the cause.
Perform teach-in again.
9 Fault diagnosis
This chapter describes how to identify and rectify errors and malfunctions during the ope-
ration of the camera system.
Cease operation if the cause of the malfunction has not been clearly identified!
Stop the machine if you cannot clearly identify or allocate the error and if you cannot
WARNING safely rectify the malfunction.
10 Technical specifications
10.1 Data sheet
Tab. 12: Data sheet VLC100 Minimum Typical Maximum
Electrical data
Supply voltage VS at the device 19.2 V 24 V 28.8 V
(SELV)
Permissible cable resistance on 1T
the supply cable
3)
Residual ripple ±5 %
Operating current
At 24 V without output load 165 mA
With maximum output load 690 mA
Power consumption
At 24 V without output load 4W
With maximum output load 19 W
Electrical connection M12 × 8 (see section 5.1 on page 23)
Cable length for wire cross-section 7.5 m
0.25 mm²
Synchronization Electrical (see section 5.1 on page 23)
Teach-in/synchronization input
(TEACH/SYNC)
Resistance HIGH 2 kT
Capacitance 15 nF
Voltage HIGH 11 V 24 V 30 V
Static current 6 mA 15 mA
3)
Within the limits of VS.
4)
Switching outputs and 2 PNP semiconductors, short-circuit protected ,
cross-circuit monitored
Switching voltage HIGH UV – 2.7 V UV
(active, Urms) at 250 mA
Switching voltage LOW 0V 0V 3.5 V
(inactive)
5)
Source switching current 6 mA 250 mA
6)
Leakage current 250 µA
Load inductance 2.2 H
Load capacity at 50 T 2.2 µF
Permissible line resistance 2.5 T
7)
between device and load
Response time 20 ms
Switch off time 16 ms 20 ms
Switching time after monitoring 12 ms
field has been cleared again
Connected loads
Permissible dropout time 300 ms
Permissible pick-up time 300 ms
4)
Applies to the voltage range between VS and 0 V.
5)
Switching currents 500 mA are allowed briefly ( 100 ms).
6)
In the case of a fault (0 V cable open circuit) in the most the leakage current is flowing. The downstream
controller must detect this status as LOW.
7)
Make sure to limit the individual cable resistance to the downstream controller to this value to ensure that a
cross-circuit between the outputs is safely detected. (Also note EN 60 204, Electrical Machine Equipment,
Part 1: General Requirements.)
3.2
62.8
6.1
6.2
6.2
Cable length 400 mm (including cable plug)
93.9
7.8
7
6.2
6.2
4.6
6.2 6.2
6.1 45°
32 9
11.9
26.9
Part number 1054540
5.8
16.64
30.64
12
6
17
0.8 × 45°
1.4
6.9
11 Ordering information
Tab. 13: Part numbers Description Part number
camera system VLC100
Camera system for area monitoring
Consisting of camera VLC100, teach-in pin and Quick Start 1054540
(instructions for quick commissioning), multi-lingual
Reflective tapes
Robust version. Suitable for applications in which the reflective tape is
subject to friction or weight.
2 pieces at 1.0 m each 2046005
2 pieces at 1.5 m each 2051582
2 pieces at 2.0 m each 2061272
Mounting kit
To mount the VLC100 on profile frames, 2 clamping lugs incl. screws 2045375
Power supply
Power supply 24 V, 100/240 V AC, 50 W 7028789
Power supply 24 V, 100/240 V AC, 95 W 7028790
Connecting cables
With cable socket M12 × 8, straight socket, with knurled nut/stripped
2.0 m 6020633
5.0 m 6020993
7.5 m (halogen free) 6037517
Other accessories
Teach-in pin 4052939
Anti-static plastic cleaner 5600006
Lens cloth 4003353
Solvent for adhesive, spray bottle, 200 ml, 5602135
suitable for removing the reflective tape
Ordering example
A VLC100 is to be used in your application with a resolution of 20 mm.
Then you must order the following:
1 VLC100 1054540
1 set reflective tapes for 10 mm resolution, 2 pieces at 2.0 m each 2061272
1 connection cable 2.0 m 6020633
12 Annex