SOPASair Walkthrough¶
SOPASair is the built-in web interface of the multiScan100 for
parameterization, service, and diagnostics. It runs directly on the sensor,
so no software installation is needed. Connect the sensor to the same
network as your computer and open http://<sensor-ip>/ in a browser. The
factory default address is 192.168.0.1.
You can view status and settings without logging in. To change settings, log in with the Authorized Client user level using the user icon in the top bar.
The SOPASair Home dashboard: device status, 3D live view with field evaluation, input and output states, and detection history at a glance.
Home¶
The Home page summarizes the sensor's state. It is a good place to start before you change any settings.
Status shows separate indicators for the device, connection, measurement, field evaluation, and data output. Because each state is reported independently, the sensor can be measuring while no data is sent to an external receiver.
Device and application status indicators.
Device information lists the model, part number, serial number, firmware version, system time, and the time of the last save. Check the firmware version before you use a firmware-specific API example. Click Find device to make the sensor LEDs blink, so you can identify the unit on site.
Device identity and installed firmware version.
Configuration¶
The Configuration menu contains the measurement, filter, mounting, network, and I/O settings. For the matching REST parameters, value ranges, and variant-specific limits, see the multiScan100 OpenAPI reference.
Basic Settings¶
Configuration > Basic settings contains interlaced mode, the status LED, and the measurement state.
Interlaced mode, LED, and measurement settings.
Date and system time shows the device clock and its synchronization source. Apply computer time sets the sensor clock to your computer's time. For network-based time sources, see Time synchronization.
Device clock and time synchronization settings.
Filter¶
Configuration > Filter combines the fog, echo, particle, and moving-average filters. The echo filter selects all, first, or last echoes, and the moving-average filter sets the averaging depth. See Filter details to choose the right filters for your application.
Fog, echo, particle, and moving-average filters.
Mounting¶
Configuration > Mounting describes how the sensor is installed. Select a preset mounting position or enter the orientation angles and position offsets. Adjust fields to mounting position moves existing fields to match the new mounting, and Accept IMU data takes the orientation from the internal IMU.
Mounting position, orientation, and offsets.
The Inertial measuring unit (IMU) panel shows the current orientation and acceleration. Because the IMU is not calibrated, use its values as a starting point for the mounting orientation, not as a precise measurement.
IMU orientation and acceleration.
Contamination Indication¶
Configuration > Contamination indication monitors the front window for dirt. The sector diagram shows the contamination state per sector, using the color legend below it. You can configure whether a warning or error is output, the sensitivity, the monitored sectors, the handling of blocked sectors, and the response delay. See Contamination indication for the application background.
Contamination status per sector and evaluation settings.
Connection Options¶
Configuration > Connection options contains the Ethernet settings: addressing mode, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, MAC address, and link speed.
When you click Apply, the new network settings take effect immediately. The browser loses its connection if the sensor moves to an address that your computer cannot reach, so note the new address before applying the change.
Ethernet addressing and link settings.
Inputs and Outputs¶
Configuration > Inputs and outputs assigns each port a name and a direction. For outputs, select the signal source, inversion, logic, and restart behavior. The connector diagram next to each port shows the corresponding pin. The status panels below show the current input and output states, and Reset counters clears the output switching counters.
Port assignments with connector pin diagrams.
Applications¶
The Applications menu contains measurement-data output and field evaluation. Some variants offer additional functions. For example, the multiScan165S with Safe 3D Object Detection adds a ground filter and perpendicular distance measurement as non-safety-related functions.
Data Output¶
Application > Data output selects the measurement-data format, MSGPACK or Compact, and the UDP destination address and port. Start or stop the data stream from the same panel. See Data streaming to choose a receiver and parser.
Output format, UDP destination, and stream control.
IMU data is streamed separately, with its own destination address, port, and start/stop control.
IMU data output.
Data reduction limits the output by scan layer, angular range, and output interval. Range filter removes points outside a cuboid area or a distance window. If layers or points are missing from the received data, check these settings together with the output format.
Scan-layer, angular-range, and interval reduction.
Cuboid-area and distance filters.
Field Evaluation¶
Application > Field evaluation monitors fields for objects and switches outputs when a field is infringed. Each group combines fields, evaluations, and outputs, and has its own activation source. Resource requirements shows how much of the sensor's evaluation capacity is in use, and Detection list shows recent detections.
Evaluation groups with their activation sources.
See Field evaluation for a complete commissioning procedure and API support.
Diagnostics¶
Overview¶
Diagnostics > Overview combines status, device information, operating information, the current device status, and the message log. Expand Operating information to see the number of power-on cycles, the operating hours, and the time of the last parameterization.
Power-on count, operating hours, and last parameterization.
The message table lists current and past events with their status, number, time, description, and counter. Current device status shows only the messages that are still active. If you need support, use Create diagnostic file to collect the device state in one file and send it to SICK. See Contact.
Cybersecurity¶
Diagnostics > Cybersecurity shows the HTTPS certificates and the Services and protocols table. The table lists each service with its purpose and port, so you can enable only the services your integration needs. See HTTPS and certificates for the complete certificate setup.
Services and protocols with their ports.
Data Recorder¶
Diagnostics > Data recorder explains how to install the SICK data recorder on your computer and connect it to the sensor. Use the recorder to capture measurement data for later analysis or support cases.
Installation and connection steps for the data recorder.
Detection History¶
Diagnostics > Detection history records field-evaluation detections. Select the evaluations to include, then start the history. The Statistics section counts the detections per evaluation, and the Detection list shows each event with its time stamp. Use Reset detection history to clear the counters.
Detection counts per evaluation.