SICK VMS430/VMS530, Track and trace systems Operating instructions

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1 About these operating instructions ............................................................................... 7

1.1 Described software version .................................................................................. 7

1.2 Purpose of this document .................................................................................... 7

1.3 Target group .......................................................................................................... 7

1.4 Information depth ................................................................................................. 7

1.5 Abbreviations used ............................................................................................... 8

1.6 Symbols used ........................................................................................................ 9

2 Safety ............................................................................................................................ 10

2.1 Qualified safety personnel ..................................................................................10

2.1.1 Mounting and maintenance .............................................................10

2.1.2 Electrical installation and replacement of system

components .......................................................................................10

2.1.3 Commissioning, operation, and configuration ................................10

2.2 Applications of the device...................................................................................10

2.3 Intended use .......................................................................................................11

2.4 General safety notes and protective measures ................................................11

2.5 Protecting the environment ................................................................................15

2.5.1 Power consumption ..........................................................................15

2.5.2 Disposal after final decommissioning ..............................................15

3 Product description ..................................................................................................... 16

3.1 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................16

3.2 Specific features .................................................................................................17

3.2.1 Overview of system variants .............................................................17

3.2.2 Measuring range and measurement accuracy –

VMS430/530 IDS .............................................................................21

3.2.3 Measuring range and measurement accuracy –

VMS430/530 NSDS .........................................................................22

3.2.4 Measuring range and measurement accuracy –

VMS430/530 VDS ............................................................................23

3.2.5 Structure of the VMS .........................................................................25

3.2.6 Operating principle of the VMS ........................................................26

3.3 Project planning ..................................................................................................27

3.3.1 System requirements for the VMS volume measurement

system................................................................................................27

3.3.2 Conveyor system requirements ........................................................27

3.3.3 Object requirements .........................................................................27

3.3.4 Minimum and maximum dimensions of the objects –

VMS430/530 IDS .............................................................................28

3.3.5 Minimum and maximum dimensions of the objects –

VMS430/530 NSDS .........................................................................28

3.3.6 Minimum and maximum dimensions of the objects –

VMS430/530 VDS ............................................................................29

3.3.7 Mounting requirements ....................................................................30

3.4 Status indicators .................................................................................................32

3.4.1 VMC800 status indicators ................................................................32

3.4.2 VMD status indicators .......................................................................33

3.5 Interfaces .............................................................................................................34

3.6 Calibration capability of the VMS530 ................................................................35

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3.7 Parameter memory ............................................................................................. 37

3.7.1 Parameter set on the MSC800 microSD memory card .................. 37

3.7.2 Parameter memory of the male connector covers ......................... 37

4 Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 38

4.1 Overview of the mounting steps ........................................................................ 38

4.2 Preparation for mounting ................................................................................... 39

4.2.1 Getting the components to be mounted ready ............................... 39

4.2.2 Getting the accessories ready ......................................................... 39

4.2.3 Getting the tools ready ..................................................................... 39

4.2.4 Mounting accessories ...................................................................... 40

4.2.5 Mounting the mounting adapters .................................................... 40

4.3 Mounting the VMD .............................................................................................. 41

4.3.1 Mounting the mounting adapters on the hollow shaft ................... 41

4.3.2 Mounting the hollow shaft ............................................................... 41

4.3.3 Mounting the VMDs on the mounting adapters .............................. 42

4.3.4 Mounting the male connector covers .............................................. 42

4.4 Mounting the control cabinet (VMC800) ........................................................... 43

4.5 Mounting the encoder ........................................................................................ 43

4.6 Dismantling the system ...................................................................................... 44

5 Electrical installation ................................................................................................... 45

5.1 Overview of the Installation Steps ..................................................................... 45

5.2 Connections of the male connector covers ....................................................... 46

5.2.1 'Tachometer' connection .................................................................. 47

5.2.2 'Power/CAN IN' connection .............................................................. 47

5.2.3 'Power/CAN OUT' connection ........................................................... 47

5.2.4 'Ethernet' connection ........................................................................ 47

5.2.5 'FSI' connection ................................................................................. 48

5.3 Electrical connections of the VMC800 .............................................................. 48

5.3.1 Terminals on the VMC800 ............................................................... 48

5.3.2 Connections for line voltage IN at the MSC800 ............................. 48

5.3.3 Terminals for supply voltage OUT .................................................... 49

5.4 Electrical connections of the Ethernet switch ................................................... 49

5.5 Electrical connections of the MSC800 .............................................................. 50

5.5.1 X1 'Power' connection ...................................................................... 50

5.5.2 X2 'CAN1/CAN2' connection ............................................................ 51

5.5.3 X3 'Host' connection ......................................................................... 51

5.5.4 X4 'INC' connection ........................................................................... 52

5.6 Performing the Electrical Installation ................................................................ 52

5.6.1 Wire cross-sections........................................................................... 53

5.6.2 Cable entries ..................................................................................... 54

5.6.3 Circuit breakers/fuses ...................................................................... 54

5.6.4 VMS block circuit diagram ............................................................... 55

5.6.5 24 V DC supply voltage for VMD ...................................................... 55

6 Commissioning ............................................................................................................. 56

6.1 Configuration and adjustment ........................................................................... 56

6.2 Overview of the Configuration Steps ................................................................. 57

6.3 Allocating the IP addresses ................................................................................ 57

6.4 Adjusting the VMDs ............................................................................................ 59

6.4.1 VMD adjustment screws .................................................................. 60

6.4.2 Adjustment above the conveyor system ......................................... 60

6.4.3 Adjustment of the γ angle ................................................................ 61

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6.4.4 Adjustment of the α angle ................................................................61

6.4.5 Adjustment of the β angle ................................................................62

6.5 Determining the X, Y and Z coordinates and the angle γ ..................................62

6.5.1 Specifying the γ angle and the Y and Z coordinates .......................63

6.5.2 Detecting the conveyor surface........................................................63

6.5.3 Detecting the Y coordinate of the VMD-R ........................................64

6.5.4 Accepting the parameters ................................................................65

6.5.5 Configuration of the parameters for the VMD-L ..............................65

6.5.6 Specifying the γ angle and the Y and Z coordinates of the

VMD-M ...............................................................................................66

6.5.7 Detecting the Y coordinate of the VMD-M .......................................66

6.6 Determining the remaining parameters for the VMDs ......................................67

6.6.1 Basic parameters ..............................................................................67

6.6.2 Reading interval and laser control ...................................................67

6.6.3 CAN ....................................................................................................67

6.6.4 Synchronization of the VMD-R, type of the encoder and

system increment ..............................................................................68

6.6.5 Synchronization of the VMD-L ..........................................................68

6.7 Configuration of the MSC800 ............................................................................68

6.7.1 Object trigger type .............................................................................68

6.7.2 Tracking .............................................................................................68

6.7.3 Output format of the data to the host ..............................................69

6.8 Configuration of the VCM800 .............................................................................69

6.8.1 Measuring range and defaults .........................................................69

6.8.2 Positions of the VMDs .......................................................................70

6.8.3 Measuring algorithms .......................................................................70

6.8.4 Object size .........................................................................................71

6.8.5 CAN ....................................................................................................71

6.9 Test of the configuration .....................................................................................71

6.9.1 Displaying the measurement results ...............................................71

6.9.2 3 D object display ..............................................................................71

6.9.3 Scan display of the VMDs .................................................................71

7 Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 72

7.1 Maintenance during operation ...........................................................................72

7.2 Cleaning the VMC ................................................................................................74

7.2.1 Cleaning the air inlets and outlets ...................................................74

7.2.2 Replacing the filters on the air inlets and outlets ...........................74

7.3 Replacing components .......................................................................................75

7.3.1 Replacing the MSC800 .....................................................................75

7.3.2 Replacing the power supply module ................................................76

7.3.3 Replacing the battery in the MSC800 ..............................................77

7.3.4 Replacing a VMD ...............................................................................77

7.4 Disposal ...............................................................................................................78

8 Fault diagnosis ............................................................................................................. 79

8.1 Response to faults ..............................................................................................79

8.2 SICK support........................................................................................................79

8.3 Component fault indicators ................................................................................79

8.4 Detailed fault analysis ........................................................................................80

8.4.1 Querying the system status ..............................................................80

8.4.2 The status log ....................................................................................80

8.4.3 Log data during continuous operation also .....................................80

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9 Technical Data .............................................................................................................. 81

9.1 VMS430/530 volume measurement system data sheet ................................ 81

9.1.1 VMS430/530 IDS system ................................................................ 81

9.1.2 VMS430/530 NSDS system ............................................................ 82

9.1.3 VMA430/530 VDS system ............................................................... 83

9.1.4 VMD data sheet ................................................................................ 85

9.1.5 MSC800 (control cabinet) data sheet ............................................. 86

9.1.6 VMC800 (control cabinet) data sheet ............................................. 88

9.2 Dimensional drawings ........................................................................................ 90

9.2.1 MSC800 dimensional drawings ....................................................... 90

9.2.2 Dimensional drawing of the VMD volume measurement

system ............................................................................................... 95

9.2.3 Dimensional drawing of mounting bracket ..................................... 96

9.2.4 Dimensional drawing of mounting bracket mounting block .......... 97

9.2.5 Dimensional drawing of the hollow shaft for mounting the

VMD ................................................................................................... 97

10 Appendix ....................................................................................................................... 98

10.1 Overview of the appendices ............................................................................... 98

10.2 Ordering information .......................................................................................... 98

10.2.1 Available systems ............................................................................. 98

10.2.2 General accessories ......................................................................... 98

10.2.3 Spare parts ....................................................................................... 99

10.3 Glossary ............................................................................................................... 99

10.4 Compliance with EU Directives ........................................................................ 101

10.5 Licenses for VMC800 ....................................................................................... 101

10.6 Figures and tables ............................................................................................ 102

10.6.1 List of tables ................................................................................... 102

10.6.2 List of figures .................................................................................. 104

10.6.3 Keywords index ............................................................................... 106

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1 About these operating instructions

Please read through this chapter carefully, before you use the documentation and work

with the VMS430/530 measurement system.

1.1 Described software version

Software/Tool

Function

Status

VMD500-1011

Firmware

From V 2.0

VMD500-2011

Firmware

From V 2.0

VMD500-2002

Firmware

From V 2.0

VMC800

Firmware

From V 1.0

MSC800

Firmware

From V 1.0

Description of LMS400-XX00 device

Device-specific software

module for SOPAS

From V 01.02.00

Description of VMC800 device

Device-specific software

module for SOPAS

From V 01.01.00

Description of MSC800 device

Device-specific software

module for SOPAS

From V 01.01.00

SOPAS

Configuration software

From V 2.12

Tab. 1 Described software version

1.2 Purpose of this document

These operating instructions guide technical personnel in the safe mounting,

configuration, electrical installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the

VMS430/530 volume measurement system.

1.3 Target group

These operating instructions are intended for people who install, connect, commission,

operate and maintain the VMS430/530 volume measurement system.

1.4 Information depth

These operating instructions contain information about the following topics relating to the

VMS430/530 volume measurement system:

Product description

Mounting

Electrical installation

Commissioning and configuration

Maintenance

Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting

Technical data and dimensional drawings

Ordering information

Conformity and approval

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Furthermore, when planning and using measurement systems such as VMS430/530,

technical expertise is required, which is not covered in this document.

Official and legal regulations for operating the VMS430/530 volume measurement system

must always be complied with.

The SOPAS configuration software is used to configure (parameterize) the measurement

system for the respective application on site. Operating the software is described in

chapter 6.1 Configuration and adjustment.

Please also refer to the VMS information on the Internet at www.sick.com

1.5 Abbreviations used

Block Character Check

Controller Area Network = Standardized field bus system that uses a message-based data

exchange protocol

Charge-coupled Device, CCD camera = line scan camera, e.g. for reading bar codes

Checksum

Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-only Memory = electrically erasable and

programmable non-volatile memory

Hypertext Markup Language = page description language in the Internet

Light emitting diode

Modular System Controller = modular system controller from SICK AG

Random Access Memory = direct-access volatile memory

Reflectivity Information System = remission information system

Read-only Memory (non-volatile)

SICK OPEN PORTAL for APPLICATION and SYSTEMS Engineering Tool = Software for

configuring the VMS

Interface

Volume Measurement Device = scanner head

Volume Measurement System from SICK AG

Note

BCC

CAN

CCD

CS

EEPROM

HTML

LED

MSC

RAM

RIS

ROM

SOPAS

SST

VMD

VMS

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1.6 Symbols used

Bold text indicates a cross-reference to in-depth information.

Recommendations are designed to assist you in the decision-making process with respect

to the use of a certain function or technical measure.

Notes provide information about the features of a device or application.

Explanations convey background knowledge about technical concepts.

This font indicates a term in the SOPAS user interface.

Instructions that must be carried out in the described order are referred to as step-by-step

instructions and are indicated by numbered lists. Carefully read and follow the instructions

for action.

Instructions for taking action are indicated by an arrow. Carefully read and follow the

instructions for action.

This symbol includes a reference to additional documentation available.

Warning

A warning indicates a specific or potential hazard. This is to protect you against accidents

and protect devices from damage.

Carefully read and follow the warnings.

Software notes indicate where to make the appropriate settings in the SOPAS

configuration software.

Reference

Recommendation

Note

Definition

MENU OPTION

1. / 2. Step-by-step

 Take action

WARNING

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2 Safety

This chapter concerns your own safety and the safety of the system operator.

 Please read through this chapter carefully before you use the documentation or work

with the VMS or with a conveying system equipped with a VMS.

2.1 Qualified safety personnel

The VMS430/530 volume measurement system must only be mounted, commissioned,

and maintained by sufficiently qualified personnel. A distinction is made between trained

personnel, who have a theoretical and practical instruction on the system, and specialists,

who have successfully completed expert training over several days through SICK AG.

The following qualifications are necessary for the various tasks:

2.1.1 Mounting and maintenance

Practical technical training

Knowledge of the current safety regulations in the workplace

2.1.2 Electrical installation and replacement of system components

Practical electrical training

Knowledge of current electrical safety regulations

Knowledge of device control and operation in the particular application concerned

(e.g., conveying line)

2.1.3 Commissioning, operation, and configuration

Knowledge of the mechanical and electrical parameters of the conveying line and

properties of the conveying system that relate to control and operation

Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system used

Basic knowledge of data transmission

Basic knowledge of the design and setup (addressing) of Ethernet connections when

connecting the MSC800 to the network

Basic knowledge of how to use an HTML browser (e.g., Internet Explorer) to access the

online help

2.2 Applications of the device

The VMS volume measurement system is intended exclusively for use in industrial

environments. Radio interference may result when used in residential areas.

The VMS measures objects with virtually any shape on flat conveyor systems.

The VMS430 determines the length, width and height and can calculate the volume

of the smallest box that fully encloses the object (box volume) from these values.

The VMS530 determines the length, width and height.

The relevant system outputs this information via a data interface to a client-side computer

for further processing.

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2.3 Intended use

The VMS430/530 volume measurement system may only be used as described in

section 2.2 Applications of the device. It may only be used by qualified personnel in the

environment in which it was mounted and initially commissioned by qualified safety

personnel in accordance with these operating instructions.

The equipment may be operated in an industrial environment.

The VMS430/530 volume measurement system must not be used outdoors or in an

explosion-protected environment.

Radio interference may result when used in residential areas.

If used in any other way or if alterations are made to the system or the devices are opened

– including in the context of mounting and installation – this will void any warranty claims

directed to SICK AG.

2.4 General safety notes and protective measures

Safety notes

Observe the following points to ensure the intended and safe use of the volume

measurement system VMS.

The notes in these operating instructions (e.g., regarding use, mounting, installation,

or integration into the machine controller) must be observed.

The national and international legal specifications apply to the installation and use of the

system, to its commissioning, and to recurring technical inspections, in particular:

– The accident prevention regulations and work safety regulations

– Any other relevant safety regulations

The manufacturer and user of the system are responsible for coordinating and complying

with all applicable safety specifications and regulations in cooperation with the relevant

authorities.

The checks must be carried out by qualified safety personnel or specially qualified and

authorized personnel and must be recorded and documented to ensure that the tests can

be reconstructed and retraced at any time.

These operating instructions must be made available to the operator of the system. The

system operator must be instructed by qualified safety personnel and must read the

operating instructions.

Risk of injury due to falling components

The weight of the hollow shaft is approx. 20 kg, the weight of the VMC800 is approx. 10 kg

to 15 kg.

 Do not perform mounting work alone unless it is absolutely safe to do so.

 Where applicable, ask a second person to assist you with the component replacement

process.

 Wear safety shoes.

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Risk of injury due to electrical current

The VMS volume measurement system is connected to line voltage (100 ... 264 V AC/

50 ... 60 Hz).

 Only authorized personnel are allowed to perform electrical installation work.

 The power supply must be disconnected when attaching and detaching electrical

connections.

 Select and implement wire cross-sections and their correct fuse protection in

accordance with the applicable standards.

 Observe the up-to-date safety regulations when working on electrical systems.

Damage to the eye by laser beam

The VMS430/530 volume measurement system works with a red, class-2 laser. When

exposed to the laser beam for longer periods of time, the retina of the eye may be

damaged.

The laser output aperture is the front screen of the VMD.

Caution: Improper use of the VMD can lead to hazardous radiation exposure and breach

of the laser class.

Fig. 1: VMD laser output aperture with and without optics cover

 Never look directly into the beam path (similar to sunlight).

 Never point the laser beam at people.

 When mounting and adjusting the VMD, beware of reflections of the laser beam off

reflective surfaces.

 Do not open the housing. (Opening does not interrupt the switching on of the laser diode

by the reading pulse).

 Observe the applicable laser safety regulations according to the latest version of IEC

60825-1:2014.

 It is not permitted to remove the protective cover that may be attached to the VMD head.

This could cause damage to the eye by laser beams.

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Fig. 2: Warning label for laser protective cover

Laser power

The laser operates at a wavelength λ

= 650 nm (visible red light). The laser beam's output

power at the laser output aperture is 7.5 mW maximum (VMS530 IDS) or 10 mW

(VMS530 NSDS and VMS530 VDS).

The emitted radiation is harmless to human skin.

The VMD conforms to laser class 2 in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2014 (for

publication date, refer to laser warning label on device). This ensures compliance with

21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for the tolerance according to Laser Notice

No. 50 of June 24, 2007.

Regular maintenance is not necessary to ensure compliance with Laser Class 2.

Improper use of the VMD can lead to hazardous radiation exposure and breach of the

laser class.

During operation, the trigger is used to initially switch the 2 D laser scanner on with the

switch-on signal and switch it off again with the switch-off signal.

The 2 D laser scanner is switched on constantly during free-running output of measured

values.

Laser warning labels

A number of laser warning labels and laser warning symbols are to be found on the

VMS430/530 volume measurement system.

Fig. 3: Laser warning labels attached to the VMS

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Translation of the English warning on the VMS530 IDS

LASER RADIATION – NEVER LOOK INTO THE BEAM

CLASS 2 laser PRODUCT

Maximum output power: 7.4 mW peak, average < 1.0 mW

Wavelength: 650 nm – 670ánm, pulse duration: < 200 µs

IEC 60825-1:2014

This ensures compliance with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for the tolerances according

to Laser Notice No. 50 of June 24, 2007.

Translation of the English warning on the VMS530 NSDS/VDS

LASER RADIATION – NEVER LOOK INTO THE BEAM

CLASS 2 laser PRODUCT

Maximum output power: 9.5 mW peak, average < 1.0 mW

Wavelength: 650 nm–670 nm, pulse duration: < 130 µs

IEC 60825-1:2014

This ensures compliance with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for the tolerances according

to Laser Notice No. 50 of June 24, 2007.

 Before commissioning, the English laser warning label “LASER RADIATION – DO NOT

STARE INTO BEAM” is to be replaced with a laser warning label in a language that

the operators of the system understand. Laser warning labels in German/English

and French/English are included in the scope of delivery. The laser warning labels

“CAUTION ...” and “AVOID EXPOSURE LASER ...” are to be left in English.

 If the laser warning labels are covered when the VMS volume measurement system is

built into a system/paneling, further warning labels (not included with delivery) must be

attached next to the outlet opening for the laser beam on the system/on the paneling!

 The VMS automatically monitors beam generation and automatically shuts down the

laser diode in the event of irregularities. If this happens, the red LED lights up and the

scanner does not send any more measured values.

 Regular maintenance is not necessary to ensure compliance with Laser Class 2.

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2.5 Protecting the environment

The VMS volume measurement system has been designed to minimize its impact on the

environment. It consumes very little energy.

Always act in an environmentally responsible manner at work. For this reason, please note

the following information regarding disposal.

2.5.1 Power consumption

The VMS volume measurement system with the three VMDs has a maximum power

consumption of 280 VA.

2.5.2 Disposal after final decommissioning

 Always dispose of unusable or irreparable devices in an environmentally safe manner in

accordance with the relevant national waste disposal regulations.

 Dispose of all electronic assemblies as hazardous waste. The electronic assemblies are

easy to dismantle.

Also see chapter 7.4 Disposal.

SICK AG does not take back devices that are unusable or irreparable.

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3 Product description

This chapter provides information on the special features of the VMS volume measure-

ment system. It describes the construction and operating principle of the device, in

particular the various operating modes.

Always read this chapter before you mount, install, and commission the device.

3.1 Scope of delivery

The delivery of the VMS volume measurement system includes:

Three VMD volume measurement devices

Three mounting adapters for mounting and adjusting the VMDs, biaxial

Control cabinet containing VMC800, MSC800, power supply module, and Ethernet switch

A cable set for connecting the devices

A CD-ROM that includes the following:

– SOPAS configuration software

– “VMS volume measurement system” operating instructions in German and English

in PDF format

– Free software “Adobe Acrobat® Reader™” for reading PDF files

The components of the VMS volume measurement system are shown schematically in the

following figure.

Fig. 4: VMS volume measurement system device components with and without optics cover

No. Description of the component

1 3 VMD volume measurement devices with or without optics cover

2 Three mounting adapters for VMDs consisting of a mounting bracket (2 a)

and mounting block (2 b)

3 VMC800 volume measurement controller

You can find more information in chapter 9.1 VMS430/530 volume measurement

system data sheet.

You can find more dimensional drawings in chapter 9.2 Dimensional drawings.

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3.2 Specific features

Non-contact, active measurement method

Measuring the length, width, and height * of

– separate cuboid objects

– separate objects with virtually any shape

– objects lying side-by-side

– objects that are not separate and are touching

Works with a very wide range of surface structures and on various flat conveyor systems

Flexible system configurations **

Calculation of the volume of the box that fully encloses the object (box volume)

* Depending on the system variant, see chapter 3.3.3 Object requirements

** For calibratable systems within the permitted framework

3.2.1 Overview of system variants

The VMS430/530 volume measurement system is available in three system variants. The

variants differ in terms of which object shapes can be measured at which conveyor speed

and how the objects have to be transported on the belt.

The approvals according to the Measuring Instruments Directive, the NTEP approval (USA),

and the Measurement Canada Approval (Canada) specified in chapter 10.4 Compliance

with EU Directives differ with respect to the minimum object dimensions and the

maximum conveying speed.

The three transport types separate, side-by-side and touching are supported:

Separate: The objects must be transported one behind the other at a defined minimum

distance, (see chapter 3.3.3 Object requirements) so that only ever one object is located

in the measuring area. The objects must not touch.

Fig. 5: 'Separate' transport type

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Side-by-side: The objects can be transported lying side-by-side on the belt. This means that

several objects can be located in the measuring area simultaneously. The objects must

not touch. You can find further information about the requirements on object height and

on the distances to be kept between the objects in chapter 3.3.3 Object requirements.

Fig. 6: 'Side-by-side' transport type

Touching: The objects can be transported one behind the other and side-by-side and also

touch at the corners and edges.

Fig. 7: 'Touching' transport type

VMS430/530 IDS

The VMS430/530 IDS volume measurement system (Irregular Dimensioning System)

measures cuboid objects and objects of virtually any shape.

Fig. 8: VMS430/530 IDS – permitted object shapes

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The objects must be transported separately on the belt. Objects lying side-by-side can

also be measured.

The objects must not touch.

Fig. 9: VMS430/530 IDS – permitted transport types

VMS430/530 NSDS

The VMS430/530 NSDS volume measurement system (Non-singulated Dimensioning

System) exclusively measures cuboid objects.

Fig. 10: VMS430/530 NSDS – permitted object shapes

The objects can be transported singulated, side by side, and touching, or only singulated

with triggering on the conveyor belt.

Fig. 11: VMS430/530 NSDS – permitted transport types

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VMS430/530 VDS

The VMS430/530 VDS volume measurement system (Variable Dimensioning System)

measures cuboid objects and objects of defined shapes.

Fig. 12: VMS430/530 VDS – permitted object shapes

The objects can be transported separately, side-by-side, and touching (only cuboid

objects) on the conveyor belt.

Fig. 13: VMS430/530 VDS – permitted transport types

Defined shapes include all prisms, which have an equilateral polygon as base, as well as

cylinders and ring-shaped bodies.

For example, the following shapes are measured:

Cuboids

Cylinders and ring-shaped bodies

Hexagonal prisms

Triangular prisms

Tab. 2: VMS430/530 VDS: Irregular objects or defined shapes

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