User Manual v2.02
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1. PC Software Meserip en ys sscsssesss shsecasecsscensssesicessedeseceessescasscckssscedeoscaasadeauacsaadevasseseeusqueseseenavanse 17 Geile MA A cen vdaves ive cha adaedeaiesysvakd caus A E a aa E a A E dana ERE NARAR a 17 6 2 Device Select WOW dado 20 03 S ttings WOW Sarria it 21 64 Calculator WINdOW nicsen a tea sadackudels ware a E teaiiackuledanlidoxedy evritetels 22 Ni A O A IN 23 T Safety Calcula OS sccsiscsciscssciecevessascessnsssvanssossnccansseseouncdsadsyeneuevevedsieapeetonssonosssedoveayedesvansacsteceseves 24 7 1 Determining values for safety distance calculati0DS ononoccnconncnnnnnnconcconncoccnoncnrncnrnnanonnnonos 24 uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 2 37 1 2 a light curtain A ES 25 7 2 1 Light Grids Multiple separate DEM ia eta vaeeedes 27 7 3 Horizontal light curtain HALO A id AR 28 O eu ssicnsil ed weep hres tila ca ch aomea bas camia cia tdat heute gi E a ses 29 E E O NO 30 O A O OU A OST ORT RARE ROT RT 32 Tas A A A A O A R E E dean gene kahae tet 32 A ASU CIN CIN aac sida dascca tes cacseticeccadhdscesaedehoscs sad cacancdsussacs sacacsotidwscesntsdcacaratauacsdbsadesshduseassabedvacavuieesceiee 33 8 1 Measurement block ars cxeacssig cua cchvedaaviavestaesse didas 33 A o AA O EN 34 9 CAI PAGO Meo saie cae 34 TO FAO Sais 35 11 Technical Spe Cena Ons xisses cc cassadacsacsesacuastubasnsasesnsuvscesuecetorinscbsaekdesdsSedes swaeavaeddadonoedioinsdonskeostsenens 36 CAN A A duos shad a aa E Ta resi2. _ mm A 2 Distance Emitter Receiver D reflecting object mm sigh Fs aa Danger zone 3 Stop Time t O Ps ms Lemos oh Safety Distance Receiver Attention The calculations are based on the data of the EN 13855 Consider all country specific defaults for the determination of the safety distance outside of EU area All safety data in the manual are to be considered For the determined safety distances we do not take over any liability Close Usage Enter time value in the Time input filed Calculated safety distance value will be displayed Only valid values can be entered Result is calculated immediately uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 22 37 6 5 Pictures Window As Note Note Image 1 Image 3 J Include in pdf Report 7 Include in pdf Report Note Note Image 2 Image 4 7 Include in pdf Report 7 Include in pdf Report Up to four pictures can be selected and included into Pdf report together with picture description Two pictures on page After click into free area the open dialog is displayed uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 23 37 7 Safety Calculations 7 1 Determining values for safety distance calculations Safety Calculations are based on EN 13855 2010 A statistical way of covering 99 730 of all measured values in normally distributed measurement values is to calculate the mean value 3 standard deviations
3. be initiated by pressing Start button J Device is Armed waiting for Start signal from actuator A Measurement in progress minimum distance calculation When less then 10 measurement no minimum distance is displayed Actuator release conditions Measuring device can release trigger automatically according two conditions a Distance the machine moved after given distance the release will automatically move into safety device sensing area You can enter distance in millimeters or and b Machine speed the measuring device is monitoring machine speed and after reaching constant speed point or slow down peak it automatically release the actuator uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 18 37 Menu items New Starting new measurement Open Open previously saved project file with a measured values safety device settings and pictures Import Values Import any values from a text file One value per line Text file Example 123 45 238 41 121 23 Save as Save current project setting values and pictures to a project file Generate Pdf Report Generates Pdf measurement report Tools Safety device select form 1 Settings form NS j a a Open pictures to be included in Pdf report 900 Stand alone safety distance calculator ooo uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 19 37 6 2 Device Select Window Device Select xj LC x nc yo scr p Tuo Hara Le Eo i
4. device finish measurement and measured value is received uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 35 37 11 11 1 11 2 11 3 Technical Specification HSTM device Measuring Resolution Measurement range Time base Standstill speed detection Stop Point Determination Supply Voltage Power consumption Dimensions W x Lx H Weight Remote trigger cable length Dimensions W x Lx H Weight Wire Encoder Wire stroke Measuring resolution Cable length Supply Voltage Power consumption Dimensions W x Lx H Weight 0 1ms 0 13 421 8 ms 1 25MHz 0 80mm s 10mm s preset 0 8 000 mm SV from USB port 20mA 86 x 57 x 26 mm 100g 2 5m 30 x 100 x 20 mm 30g 1250mm 49 2 in 8 imp mm 2m 78 7 in 5V 40mA 50 x 40 x 80 mm 600g uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 36 37 11 4 Actuator Supply Voltage Power consumption Cable length Dimensions W x L x H Weight 5V 250mA 2 5m 98 4 in 40 x 200 x 40 mm 300g 11 5 Friction Wheel Encoder Supply Voltage Measuring resolution Cable length Power consumption Max Shaft Speed Axial Radial Shaft Load Dimensions W x Lx H Weight 5V 8 imp mm 2m 78 7 in 100mA 6000 RPM 2 5kg max 40 x 80 x 65 mm 150g Specifications subject to change without notice uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 37 37
5. different kind of machines can be measured including presses shears welding machines riveters robots conveyors and many others 2 Main Features 2 1 Software e Multilingual simple and intuitive user interface e Measurement statistics automatic safety distance calculation according to EN 13855 e Open Save measured data e Import values from a text file e Possibility to include user pictures in Pdf report to show measurement configuration e Standalone Safety distance calculator e Free software updates uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 4 37 2 2 2 3 2 4 Measuring device Easy and quick to use USB powered no need for special power Very accurate Microprocessor controlled GPS calibrated 3 LED state indicator Stop determination based on standstill speed and or direction change No need to interfere to machine safety circuits Small and compact size Durable Aluminum case Carrying case CE certificate Calibration protocol Actuator Easy to use Universal build for measuring of all kind of safety devices Easy attachement Manual Remote Automatic release Three flag sizes 14mm 30mm and 70mm Flexible flag extension to easily bend to any position Magnetic base Wire encoder Magnetic attachment pad Magnetic Base Can be used vertically or horizontally Extension cable for long distance measurement uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 5 37 2 5 Friction wheel encoder
6. folder The Software itself does not create any records in a system registry and anywhere else but application directory 5 4 Drivers Installation 1 Connect your uSTM device to your PC by means of an interface cable USB In case the Found New Hardware or Add New Hardware wizard on your PC shows up cancel it 2 Run uSTM software and go to menu Tools install drivers Or locate and run file Drivers Install CDMxxxx_Setup exe in uSTM application directory 3 Disconnect and connect your uSTM device again You can Always obtain newest drivers on a www microstm com uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 15 37 5 5 Drivers Uninstallation To uninstall uSTM drivers locate and run file Driversluninstall Uninstall _drivers bat in uSTM application directory uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 16 37 6 PC Software description PC Software control measurement device and after measurement shows all the measured values and automatically calculate safety distance according to selected safety equipment type 6 1 Main window uSTM micro STM Stop Time Measurement System uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 17 37 Start button Set Device in Armed mode Start button is enabled only when a STM device is connected Device states J J Device is ready Measurement can
7. not in armed mode i Always ensure that STM device is in Armed mode Yellow LED before starting automatic trigger release will not work uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 7 37 4 2 Actuator Actuator is an automatic mechanic part which move into sensing area of a safety equipment and cause machine stop after either manual remote or automatic trigger After the actuator move into the safety equipment sensing area the measurement starts Actuator is designed with simplicity and universal use in mind It has a mechanical button together with electromagnetic release It can be attached to any device and the flexible extension part can be bended to required shape This allows easier attachment to a different safety equipment in a different places Actuator universal build and trigger control combination allows to use actuator to measure many different kind of safety equipment It can also measure Emergency stop reaction by pushing an actuator button against Emergency stop 2 Lock m ANA A A 1 Load Using actuator 1 Move actuator front cylinder to the upper position 2 Lock it by pushing cylinder at the back if needed Some measurements require to have front cylinder unlocked Two Hand release 4 2 1 Fixating actuator Thanks to it s specific shape it is possible to use various methods of actuator attachment Primary attachment method is to use adhesive gum This method is easy to use stick even on rough su
8. 7 8 Measurement 8 1 Measurement block diagram STM device Remote Trigger Encoder is attached to a moving part of the machine using magnetic clip or placed over a moving part in case of friction wheel encoder Actuator is attached near safety device protected area and after triggering it releases and move into safety device protected area This forces machine to stop Stopping time is then measured based on signal from encoder and after machine stops then the safety distance is calculated uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 33 37 8 2 Measurement setup First get familiar with the machine function before making a measurement Some machines needs to be powered but we strongly recommend to power off the machine before connecting the device and attaching actuator and encoder E a a OO A Connect uSTM Measuring Device to a free USB port on your PC Connect remote trigger to the device Yellow Connector if required Attach the actuator to safety device and connect it to the device Red Connector Attach encoder using magnetic clamp or place over a moving part in case of friction wheel encoder and connect it to the device Green Connector Start PC control software uSTM exe Setup actuator automatic release conditions if desired and press start button Run the machine After either automatic remote or manual trigger the actuator is released and move into the sensing area of a safety equipment In this poi
9. At least 10 measurements are required to calculate minimum distance The highest measured value or the mean plus three standard deviations whichever is the greater is used in calculation of the minimum distance I 1 I 1 I l 30 20 10 X 10 20 30 Pict 1 Normal distribution curve Calculation of mean value If x 30 is greater than measured maximal value then x 30 value is used for safety distance calculation Else maximal measured value is used uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 24 37 7 2 Vertical light curtain VLC Input values d light curtain resolution mm T Measured machine after running time ms Danger zone eflecting object uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 25 37 Safety distance to the danger zone S where resolution d is lt 30 mm then S 2000 T 8 d 14 mm if the value S gt 500 mm then S 1600 T 8 d 14 mm only if result is still gt 500 otherwise equation for S lt 500mm is used S minimal value is 150 mm where resolution d is gt 30 mm and d lt 40 then S 2000 T 8 d 14 mm if the value S gt 500 mm then S 1600 T 8 d 14 mm only if result is still gt 500 otherwise equation for S lt 500mm is used S minimal value is 500 mm where resolution d is gt 40 mm and d lt 70 mm then S 1600 T 850 mm S minimal value is 500 mm Electro sensitive protective equipment
10. Enable to measure rotating movements Extension cable for long distance measurement 3 Package contents e Carrying case e Micro STM device e USB Cable e Remote Trigger e Actuator e Actuator extension with 3 flags 14mm 30mm and 70mm e Adhesive gum for actuator attachment e Wire Encoder e Wire Encoder wire extension e Friction Wheel Encoder Encoder extension cable e Pen Stick with Software drivers and user guide uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 6 37 4 Micro STM System Items detailed description 4 1 pSTM measuring device Measuring device is connected to a PC via free USB port Device can automatically control trigger the actuator based on specified conditions Device also reads the signals from actuator its position and from wire encoder speed and direction to determine the stopping time All the measurement is done inside the device and the result is then send to a PC and processed There are just 3 LED diodes to signalize device state All the settings are made form PC Software and stored in a device memory 4 1 1 LED meanings Gr en LED adas Device connected to PC and ready Yellow LED e aconcinnonoisriis s Device Armed waiting for a Start signal to start measurement Yellow LED blinking Device Armed but actuator already released Please Move actuator to the right position R d LED aaa Measurement in progress machine It means device is ready and armed Otherwise when
11. SIM micro STM Stop Time Measuring System JUST Fle Tods Help 2nd upgraded generation User s Manual pay Scanner Timm 0 0 2 Distance Fog 1 to Scanner H 300 1000 mmo Automatic Actuator Release I distance ma I Speed Tools a mm Safety Device Vertical Light courtain Device parameters d 14 Machine ID Bonding machine 123 Hote Time Statistics Moen Stondard Deve 3 Standard Deviation Maximum Stop Time ms 3 Machine After p ino Tine 7 Safety Distance lo tho danger zone fS E Fia te e e E ale to be considered Me rr de dal salety distance ined safety dic de of EU area No JUSTM device Found vee do not take over any iapa e Emitter Receiver D 18 000 mm 5 E mm Distance Emitter Recciver D D 300 18 000 mm a ramai d 14mm dy Resolution K mm Attention The calculations are based on the data of the EN 999 Consider all country specific defaults for the determination of the safety distance outside of EU area All safely data in the manual are to be considered For the determined safely distances wo de not take over any liability En uSTM User Manual v2 02 www mic
12. bo Vertical Light Curtain Parameters Resolution d mm If the Angle between safety curtain and groun is more than 30 degrees vertical safety curtain should be used Machine ID aa Cancel Be sure to choose right safety device before running any measurement Safety distance calculation is based on selected safety device You can also set machine identification name or number uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 20 37 6 3 Settings Window Settings x Use Standstill Speed User Name sg IF Detect Direction Change Company SS Speed mm s Language Sour 7 Sound Enable Engish y no filel a T OK Cancel User Name User name that appears in Pdf report Company Company name that appears in Pdf Report Language You can choose between different languages Detect Direction Change Direction change is taken as a measurement stop condition Currently disabled SS Speed standstill speed is fixed in value 10mm s Measurement sound Selected sound file is played after each measurement if Sound Enable check box is checked uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 21 37 6 4 Calculator Window Calculator calculate safety distance in millimeters for a given time in milliseconds y vue x ve s Scanner ao TwoHand e Eac C Don Vertical Light Curtain 1 Resolution d 14
13. d for measurement of machines with linear movement The Encoder has a magnetic base 4 3 1 Using Encoder extension wire Extension wire can be used to extend encoder wire length not encoder pitch 4 3 2 Encoder manipulation e Do not let the measuring wire rewind without control snap back e Do not pull the measuring wire over measuring range e Avoid banging and knocking the sensor Fed the measuring wire perpendicularly from the sensor housing uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 13 37 4 4 Friction Wheel Encoder Friction wheel encoder can be used for measuring stopping time of conveyor belts and other circular moving parts Wire encoder base can be used as a stand for a friction wheel encoder 4 5 Remote Trigger Remote trigger controller can be connected to measurement device and remotely release actuator at any time if actuator is load and locked UL uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 14 37 5 PC Software installation 5 1 System Requirements Operating system MS Windows 1 free USB port 5 2 Software installation There is no need to install the software Simply just extract uSTM_vxx xx zip located in a uSTM directory on a supplied media to any directory on your computer Only device drivers need to be installed You can always obtain newest version of a software on a www microstm com 5 3 Software Uninstallation To uninstall Software just simply delete the program
14. ms uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 27 37 The beams should be installed at the following heights Number of beams Height over the reference plane e g ground 4 300 600 900 1200 3 300 700 1100 2 400 900 7 3 Horizontal light curtain HLC Input values E H Height above the ground mm T Measured machine after running time ms uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 28 37 Danger zone Safety distance to the danger zone S S 1600 T 1200 0 4 H S minimal value is 100 mm 7 4 Scanner Input values d Resolution mm H Distance floor to scanner mm T Measured machine after running time ms uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 29 37 Laserscanner Safety distance S calculations C 1200 0 4 H value C cannot be smaller then 850 S 1600 T 100 C S minimal value is 100mm 7 5 Two Hand a i Protection field uSTM User Manual v2 02 www tmicrostm com page 30 37 Safety distance S calculations S 1600 T 250 mm S minimal value is 100 mm uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 31 37 7 6 E Stop Safety distance S calculations S 1600 T 0 mm S minimal value is 100 mm 7 7 Door Safety distance S calculations S 1600 T 0 mm S minimal value is 100 mm uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 32 3
15. ns busysebansnd vane ives 36 11 2 Remote TID OSE cenar ss resale i a a a a a r E i ER 36 1163 Wire Encoder A te 36 LA AU id partir io 37 11 37 Friction Wheel Encoder o od alata alada 37 uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 3 37 4 Introduction According to international standards all machines must be secured by a appropriate safety device to protect the operator against machine dangerous movements These safety devices are usually safety curtain safety scanner emergency stop two hand release or a foot switch Placement of these safety devices is critical and must be calculated based on machine stop time Stop time Measurement System is designed to measure stop time and calculate safety distance Measurement is done by measuring safety system reaction time after moving into safety equipment sensing area To cover all machines movement speed changes during time and ensure optimal operator safety these measurements must be repeated periodically at least every 6 months Stop Time Measurement system consists of main measuring device actuator wire encoder and friction wheel encoder Actuator mechanically moves into safety device sensing area after triggering and activate machine safety system Wire encoder or a friction wheel encoder is attached to a moving part of the machine and measures movement velocity and direction After machine stops measuring device evaluates stop time and automatically calculate safety distance Many
16. nt the measurement is started After machine stops the measured value is displayed in the list and safety distance calculated based on currently selected safety device You can repeat measurement from step 6 to acquire necessary count of measurements to get calculated safety distance Minimum of 10 measurements is required to calculate safety distance Safety distance calculations are described in a Safety Distance Calculations section 9 Calibration Stopping Measurement System is a very accurate device Therefore one year calibration interval is recommended to ensure maximum accuracy If a device is subjected to any mechanical shock then it should be calibrated immediatelly Each device has a calibration certificate uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 34 37 10 FAQs Q Why I see no safety distance calculated after making a measurement A You need to take at least 10 measurements to calculate safety distance See User s Manual Safety Calculations section Q Why there is sometimes 3 standard deviation text underline and sometimes maximum time text is underline A Underline identify current value used in safety distance calculation depending what value is larger See User s Manual Safety Calculations section Q Sometimes the software seems to not respond to the click on a Start button A When the device is in armed mode you cannot send another command and thus the start button and release setup is disabled until
17. rfaces and is reusable Actuator also have a magnetic base to be easily attached to the magnetic surface Take a piece of adhesive gum Rub it in a hand for a while to warm up Then apply adhesive gum on an actuator and attach actuator on a required place by slightly moving actuator from side to side while pushing against surface uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 8 37 4 2 2 Actuator setup for measuring light curtains 4 2 3 Actuator Setup for measuring Safety Scanner uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 9 37 4 2 4 Actuator setup for measuring Two hand In this case the actuator is not load and locked One of the two hand release is pushed with the actuator with adapter mounted After the actuator is removed from a button the measurement starts uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 10 37 4 2 5 Actuator Setup for measuring E Stop Push the actuator button against E stop button After button is pressed actuator is released and measurement start uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 11 37 4 2 6 Actuator Setup for measuring Door Push the actuator button against the door After button is pressed actuator 1s released and measurement start uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 12 37 4 3 Wire Encoder Encoder is attached to a moving part of the machine using magnetic clamp or a spring hook It sends a speed and direction signal to a measuring device It can be use
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19. with a sensor detection capability of gt 40 mm and A lt 70mm diameter do not detect intrusion of the hands and therefore shall only be used where risk assessment indicates that detection of intrusion of the hands is not necessary uSTM User Manual v2 02 www microstm com page 26 37 Safety distance to reflecting surface S1 value S1 is calculated based on the following table distance emitter receiver D m min max minimum distance S1 mm gt 0 2 lt 0 3 130 gt 0 3 lt 0 4 175 gt 0 4 lt 0 5 220 gt 0 5 lt 0 7 310 gt 0 7 lt 0 10 440 gt 0 10 lt 0 15 660 gt 0 15 tan 2 5 D m Tab 1 Safety distance to reflecting surface calculation 7 2 1 Light Grids Multiple separate beams Arrangements of 2 3 or 4 separate beams can be used to detect intrusion of the whole body into the hazard zone but are not suitable for detecting parts of the body e g hands or fingers If the risk assessment indicates that multiple separate beams are appropriate they shall be positioned at a minimum distance from the hazard zone in accordance with Equation system with resolutiono d gt 70mm is considered as light grid S 1600 T 850 mm S minimal value is 500 mm When using the light grids the following possibilities must be considered e to crawl under the lowest beam e to reach over the top beam e to reach in between two beams e that the body passes between two bea
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