User Manual SCD Operating Software SafeZone™ Multizone and SafeShield™ Safety Light Curtain
Important User Information Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those responsible for the application and use of this control equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all performance and safety requirements, including any applicable laws, regulations, codes and standards.
SCD Operating Software User Manual Table of Contents All specifications subject to change. About this Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for use at a future time. Installation of the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCD Software User Manual About This Documentation Please read this chapter carefully before working with this documentation and the Safety Configuration & Diagnostic (SCD) software. ATTENTION helps you • Identify a hazard • Avoid a hazard • Recognize the consequences Function of This Document This manual instructs the machine operator’s technical personnel in the operation of the SCD software for safety devices supplied by Allen-Bradley Guardmaster.
SCD Operating Software User Manual • Online help on the SCD • Online help on device-specific subjects (e.g. configuration procedures) • Operating instructions for the devices supplied by Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Safety Systems in Portable Document Format (PDF) Manuals Figure 3: Topics found in dialog box Safety Configuration & Diagnostic Software The step-by-step instructions describe the related procedure in detail.
SCD Operating Software User Manual Installation of the Software An installation wizard will guide you through the installation of the software. Before beginning the installation, close all other programmes.
SCD Operating Software User Manual Once the program has started, the screen is initially blank. Device combinations saved or identified will eventually be shown graphically in the user interface. These can then be used to configure or diagnose Allen-Bradley Guardmaster safety devices. Figure 10: Status bar with symbols for “not connected” and “configuration not verified” The tool bar and the status bar can be shown or hidden.
SCD Operating Software User Manual Function Key or Shortcut Description Shift+F3 Select communication connection F4 Link connected project with open project F6 Display properties of a project or device F7 Open the context menu F8 Change user group Alt+F4 End SCD Esc Close dialog box without saving Cancel Table 1: Function keys and key shortcuts Directory Structure for the Program To make it easier for you to navigate through created projects, device configurations, diagnostics reports, etc
SCD Operating Software User Manual Note Ensure that the configuration cable is not laid in close proximity to high power electrical drives or cables carrying high power. In this way you will avoid EMC effects on the configuration cable. Note When devices—consisting of senders and receivers—are involved, initially connect the receiver because it needs to be configured first.
SCD Operating Software User Manual Note You can transfer the configuration draft to devices or a device system only if your PC is connected to the devices and if you are registered as user in the appropriate user group of the devices. The configuration draft of a single device can also be exported and imported to other devices with the same type code. Verified Configuration Draft As soon as a configuration draft has been sent and released by an Authorized client, it is deemed to be verified.
SCD Operating Software User Manual Note A system with several devices (for example a cascaded system) is in general configured in one single configuration wizard or one single dialog box with file cards. Several runs through the setting dialog boxes will be completed. Respectively the file cards will be repeatedly offered. configuration draft, it will be shown in red. In this case the configuration protocol cannot be released. You can print and save the configuration protocol.
SCD Operating Software User Manual belong to the user group Machine operator. To be able to send configurations, log in with the device or the device system as Machine maintenance personnel or as Authorized client, using the appropriate project password. The factory-set password ABGM has been entered for the user group Authorized client. Note If a device cluster has been assembled using devices which have already been configured, the individual devices may have different passwords.
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