Operating Instructions
LMS5xx
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8013796/ZM63/2017-05-09 © SICK AG · Germany · All rights reserved · Subject to change without notice 5
Chapter 1
1 About this document
1.1 Information regarding the operating instructions
These operating instructions provide important information on how to handle laser
measurement sensors from SICK AG.
Prerequisites for working safely are:
Adherence to all the specified safety instructions and guidelines.
Complying with any local work safety regulations and general safety specifications
applicable to the use of the laser measurement sensors
These operating instructions are intended for specialists and electricians.
Important Read these instructions carefully before starting any work on the device to familiarize
yourself with the LMS5xx laser measurement sensor and its functions.
The operating instructions are considered a part of the device and must be kept in an
accessible location in the immediate vicinity of the device at all times, optimally in printed
format. Should the device be passed on to a third party, these operating instructions should
be handed over with it.
These operating instructions do not provide information on operating the machine in which
the laser measurement sensor is integrated. For information about this, refer to the
operating instructions of the respective machine.
1.2 Scope
These operating instructions are designed to address the technical personnel in regards to
safe mounting, electrical installation, commissioning and configuration and maintenance of
the following laser measurement sensor variants.
A step-by-setp approach is taken for all tasks.
1.2.1 LMS5xx variants
These operating instructions apply to the following variants:
LMS5xx variant Resolution
LMS500-20000 PRO Indoor High Resolution (HR)
LMS500-21000 Lite Indoor High Resolution (HR)
LMS511-10100 PRO Outdoor Standard Resolution (SR)
LMS511-11100 Lite Outdoor Standard Resolution (SR)
LMS511-12100 Heavy Duty Outdoor Standard Resolution (SR)
LMS511-20100 PRO Outdoor High Resolution (HR)
LMS511-21100 Lite Outdoor High Resolution (HR)
LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty Outdoor High Resolution (HR)
LMS531-10100 PRO Security Outdoor Standard Resolution (SR)
LMS531-11100 Lite Security Outdoor Standard Resolution (SR)
LMS581-10100 PRO Outdoor Standard Resolution (SR)
LMS581-20100 PRO Outdoor High Resolution (HR)
Tab. 1: Variants of the LMS5xx laser measurement sensor