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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

VICOTEC410
CO and Visibility Measuring Device

Installation
Operation
Maintenance

Document Information

Glossary

Described Product:
Product name: VICOTEC410
Variants:

Skilled persons: Persons who, based on their technical training


and knowledge as well as knowledge of the relevant regulations,
can assess the tasks given and recognize the dangers involved.

Document ID
Title:
Part No.:
Version:
Release:

Operating Instructions VICOTEC410


8008981
2.0
2012-09

Manufacturer
SICK AG
Erwin-Sick-Str. 1
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:

79183 Waldkirch Germany


+49 7641 469-0
+49 7641 469-1149
[email protected]

Competent person: Persons who, based on their technical training


on, and knowledge concerning the specific device, as well as
knowledge of the relevant regulations, can assess the tasks given
and recognize the dangers involved.
Instructed person: Persons properly instructed on the tasks
assigned, possible risks and necessary protective measures.

Original Documents
The English edition 8008981 of this document is an original document of SICK AG.
SICK AG assumes no liability for the correctness of an unauthorized translation.
Please contact the manufacturer or your local representative in
case of doubt.
Legal information
Subject to change without notice.

SICK AG. All rights reserved.

VICOTEC410 Operating Instructions 8008981 V 2.0 SICK AG

Warning Symbols

Warning levels / Signal words

Hazard (general)

DANGER
Risk or hazardous situation which will result in severe personal
injury or death.

Hazard by voltage

WARNING
Risk or hazardous situation which could result in severe personal
injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in personal injury or
property damage.
NOTICE
Hazard which could result in property damage.

Information Symbols
Important technical information for this product

Important information on electric or electronic functions

Nice to know

Supplementary information

Link to information at another place

VICOTEC410 Operating Instructions 8008981 V 2.0 SICK AG

Contents

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
1.1.6

Main safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Authorized personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prerequisite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding consequential damage arising from device malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmentally acceptable behavior and disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Purpose of the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.3

Responsibility of user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.4

Additional documentation/information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1

Product identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2
2.2.1

Features of the VICOTEC410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9


Method of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2

Device variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Standard components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.4

Functional principle/measuring principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.5
2.5.1

Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Special device version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.6
2.6.1
2.6.2

Device components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VICOTEC410 sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Evaluation unit RCU410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2

RCU interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RCU interfaces standard version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RCU410 interfaces Profibus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.8

Fog correction via the RCU410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.9

Screening out fog on measuring points close to the portals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.10

Fog correction via control technology before the portals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.1

Project planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.2
3.2.1

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Protection devices/protective measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.3

Material required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.4
3.4.1

Preparing the installation location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


Overview of installation work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.5

Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.6
3.6.1
3.6.2

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fitting the mounting brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installing the sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5
5
5
5
5
6
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3.7
3.7.1
3.7.2

Installing the terminal boxes and connection unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23


Fitting the terminal boxes (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fitting the connection unit to distant evaluation unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.8

Installing the evaluation unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.9
3.9.1
3.9.2

Electrical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting VICOTEC410 cabling variants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting the VICOTEC410 sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.10
3.10.1
3.10.2

Evaluation unit connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32


Evaluation unit as standard version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Evaluation unit connections - PROFIBUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Start-up / Switching on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4.1

Necessary technical knowledge for start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.2

Safety information on start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.3

Preparing for start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2

Operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Function buttons and menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.4
4.5.5
4.5.6

Commencing start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
1st step: Power supply ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2nd step: Setting VICOTEC410 parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Fog correction with additional VICOTEC411 measuring point close to portal . . . . 45
Connecting the PROFIBUS during start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Call up Parameter mode in the Profibus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Zero adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4.6

Function test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

5.1
5.1.1

Authorized persons/access protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53


Recognizing an unsafe operating state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

5.2
5.2.1

Standard procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Checking malfunction displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

5.3

Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

5.4

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

6.1

Technical knowledge necessary for shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

6.2

Safety information on shutting down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

6.3

Shutdown preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

6.4

Switch-off procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

6.5

Switching the device off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

6.6
6.6.1
6.6.2

Protective measures for the shutdown device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57


Measures for short-term shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Measures for long-term storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

6.7

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

6.8

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Maintenance

7.1
7.1.1

VICOTEC410 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Maintenance planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

7.2
7.2.1

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Cleaning the sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

7.3
7.3.1

Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Recommended spare parts for 2 years operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Clearing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

8.1
8.1.1
8.1.2
8.1.3
8.1.4

VICOTEC410 malfunction handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63


Troubleshooting and clearing malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Further tips on troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Sensor values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

9.1
9.1.1
9.1.2
9.1.3

Compliances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Electrical protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Laws, standards, guidelines complied with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

9.2
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions, VICOTEC410 sensor and evaluation unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions, connection unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

10.1
10.1.1
10.1.2
10.1.3
10.1.4
10.1.5
10.1.6

Main safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81


Authorized personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Prerequisite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Correct handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Avoiding consequential damage arising from device malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Environmentally acceptable behavior and disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

10.2
10.2.1
10.2.2

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Purpose of the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Installation location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

10.3

Responsibility of user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

10.4

Additional documentation/information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Important Information

Subject to change without notice

Main safety information


Main operating information
Intended use
Own responsibility

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1. 1

Main safety information

1.1.1

Authorized personnel
Persons responsible for safety must ensure the following:
All work on device parts is carried out by qualified personnel only. Qualified persons are
those who, based on their training, experience or instruction as well as their knowledge
of relevant standards, regulations, accident prevention rules and plant conditions, are
authorized by those responsible for safety for personnel and the plant to carry out such
work. It is decisive that these persons can recognize and avoid possible hazards in a
timely manner.
Skilled persons are persons according to DIN VDE 0105 or IEC 364 or directly comparable standards such as DIN 0832.
These persons have adequate knowledge through training
These skilled persons have the delivered Operating Instructions as well as the associated system documentation available during all work, and observe these documents
with regard to avoiding hazards and damage.
Contact the manufacturer before using this measuring device for other purposes where the
device functionality cannot be judged properly within such applications.

1.1.2

Intended use

1.1.3

The VICOTEC410 measuring system and its system components are only to be used for
measuring visibility and/or CO concentrations in road tunnels.

Prerequisite
All planning, assembly, installation, start-up, maintenance and repair work must be carried
out by adequately instructed personnel only and checked by the responsible skilled persons.

Correct handling

Use the system in accordance with the technical data and specifications regarding permissible usage, assembly, connection, ambient, and operating conditions (refer to the
order documents, device user information (type plates etc.), as well as the documentation supplied with the system).
Persons carrying out the work must be aware of, and observe general assembly and
safety regulations,
Act according to local, system-specific conditions and risks arising from technical operating and regulations, in particular local road safety regulations.
Ensure proper use of tools and hoist and transport equipment.
Provide sufficient protection devices and personal safety equipment and ensure that
these are used by the personnel.
Secure system components delivered without a degree of protection with effective protection devices on-site.
Observe all measures necessary for conservation of value, e.g. during transport and
storage and/or maintenance and inspection.

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1.1.4

Important Information

1.1.5

Avoiding consequential damage arising from device malfunctions


In order to avoid malfunctions that can lead to direct or indirect person or property damage, the operator must ensure:
Personnel responsible for maintenance can be informed at any time and as quickly as
possible.
Maintenance personnel are trained to be able to respond to malfunctions on the
VICOTEC410 and to react correctly to related operational malfunctions.
Defective operating resources are switched off immediately in case of doubt.
That switching off does not lead directly to subsequent malfunctions.
Switching outputs Data valid for CO and VIS are wired correctly and are processed in
the control station without having to close the tunnel.

NOTICE: Procedure when cleaning the tunnel


Switch the VICOTEC system to operating mode Maintenance
Be sure to cover sensor tubes with closure caps
Never touch sensors directly with washing brushes (risk of modifying
optical alignment which can cause a device malfunction)
After cleaning, check the optical interfaces of the sensors for contamination; when necessary, clean the optical interfaces in accordance with
maintenance regulations, see p. 62, 7.2.1.
1.1.6

Environmentally acceptable behavior and disposal


Observe applicable waste disposal regulations to protect the environment.
Sensor subassemblies are easy to dismantle and disposed of as waste.
Sensor outer housing, optics chassis and brackets are made of aluminium and can be
recycled.

NOTICE: Suitable disposal!


Do not dispose of electronic components from VISOTEC410 system components as household waste. Dispose of these components in a suitable facility.

1.2

Intended use

1.2.1

Purpose of the device

Subject to change without notice

Operate the VISOTEC410 visibility/CO measuring device as specified by the manufacturer,


i.e. only use the VICOTEC410 measuring system and its system components to measure
visibility and/or CO concentrations in road tunnels.
1.2.2

Installation location
The opto-electronic VICOTEC410 measuring device supports continuous, delay-free measurement of visibility and CO concentrations in road tunnels. The sturdy, compact sensors
are designed as contact-free, direct in-situ measuring devices.
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Responsibility of user
These Operating Instructions serve understanding the function, and explain assembly,
installation and maintenance work as well as how to operate the VICOTEC410. Other documents may contain more detailed information but can never replace these Operating
Instructions.
Target groups of this document
SICK Service technicians or trained customer personnel; qualified technicians/engineers - with excellent device knowledge
Operators. customer installation personnel, technicians for measurement and control
technology, electric, electronics - with basic device knowledge
Correct use
Only use the device as described in these Operating Instructions (--> page 44). The
manufacturer bears no responsibility for any other use.
Carry out the specified maintenance work.
Do not remove, add or change any components in or on the device unless such changes
are officially allowed and specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise any warranty by the
manufacturer becomes void.
Read the Operating Instructions before starting the work! Observe all warning
information exactly!
Special local conditions
Follow all local laws, regulations and company-internal operating directives applicable
at the installation location.
Keeping documents
These Operating Instructions:
Must be available for reference.
Must be passed on to new owners.

1. 4

Additional documentation/information.

Subject to change without notice

Check the contents of the CD delivered with the product (PN:2058621).

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Product Description

VICOTEC410

Product Description

Subject to change without notice

Product identification
Functional principle
Characteristics
Variants

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Product Description

2. 1

Product identification
Product name:
Product variants:
Firmware version:
Manufacturer:

VICOTEC410
VICOTEC411 (VIC411), VICOTEC412 (VIC412), VICOTEC414
(VIC414)
Program RCU410 (9054915 Version O362)
SICK AG
Erwin-Sick-Str. 1 79183 Waldkirch Germany

The type plate is located


Sender or reflector/receiver unit: On the back of the housing.
RCU410: On the right outer side of the housing.
2. 2

Features of the VICOTEC410


Simultaneous and single visibility and CO concentration measurement
Comfortable operation via a menu-controlled graphic display on the evaluation unit
Automatic adjustment function (AutoAdjust) for simple start-up
Minimum effort for installation, start-up and maintenance.
The option of simultaneous as well as single visibility and CO concentration measurement
opens up flexible application possibilities for the VICOTEC410, such as:
Monitoring short tunnel sections or underpasses with one measuring point
Monitoring longer tunnel sections
Integrating a fog sensor for each tunnel portal (max. 2 fog sensors)

Fig. 1

VICOTEC410 system layout


ion
ility,
Visib ncentrat
CO co

t
ngh
el le
n
n
Tu

Fog sensor
VICOTEC410 standard device

Control center (provided by customer)

Ventilation system

11

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n
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Fog sensor

Product Description

2.2.1

Method of operation
The VICOTEC410 operates independently.
The measuring principles used support extensive options for excellent self-monitoring
When a malfunction occurs, the VICOTEC410 switches automatically to Malfunction
mode. The analog outputs are set to the parameter value set for malfunctions, Live
zero, or the last valid value.
Operating states are signaled by status signals and entered in a logbook.
Each sensor pair of a measuring point has one or two opto-electronic measuring devices
that deliver, independent of each other, visibility and/or CO concentration measured values. The CO measuring unit (IR unit) comprises an infrared sender and an infrared receiver.
The visibility measuring unit (VIS unit) is arranged in parallel and comprises a sender/
receiver unit and a triple reflector.

2.3

Device variants

2.3.1

Standard components
Sensor pair (sensor left, right)
Control unit RCU410
2 mounting brackets
Extension cable, 12 m, 6 pole; plug and socket C16-1
Connection cable, 2 m for sensor - control unit connection

Fig. 2

Device versions

Sensor left

Sensor right

Type plate
Evaluation unit RCU410

Subject to change without notice

Table 1

Device variants
VICOTEC411
VICOTEC412
VICOTEC414

Measuring task
Single visibility measurement
Single CO concentration measurement
Simultaneous visibility and CO concentration measurement

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Product Description

2.3.2

Optional equipment
The VICOTEC410 can also be configured with
1 terminal box, sensor left
1 terminal box, sensor right
Connection unit with separate voltage supply (230 V AC); allows locating the RCU410
up to 1000 m away (CAN bus)
Repeater for RS422
Additional prefabricated connection cables:
1 connection cable, 1 m for sensor - evaluation unit connection
1 extension cable, 24 m, 6 pole; plug and socket; C16-1, to connect both sensors
2 mounting brackets incl. fixing accessories in material 1.4529 or 1.4571
Plastic separator plate for using the stainless steel consoles
Surge protection elements

2. 4

Functional principle/measuring principle


Visibility measuring principle: Transmission measurement (NDIR), auto-collimation
method
CO concentration measuring principle: Negative gas correlation

2. 5

Special features

2.5.1

Sturdy design proven in hundreds of tunnels


Long optical measuring distance (2 x 10 m) for exact measured value recording and
simple installation, even in curves, as well as easy alignment
Automatic contamination compensation on visibility and CO measuring channel
Simple and fast check of all measured variables possible using closed gas cells (CO) or
neutral density glasses (visibility)
Early alarm for maintenance request (contamination) for optimized maintenance cycle
planning
Effective dust protection tubes, heated reflector and thermal insulation allow typical
maintenance intervals of 1 year

Special device version

The 20 m - measuring distance is only available for the version VIC412 .

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The VIC412 (Individual measurement of CO-concentration) is also available in a 20 m


version. The measuring distance can be adjusted from 19,5 to 20,5 m.
There is no difference to the standard device with regards the optical alignment and operation of the device.
Device type: VIC412-22S07 material-no. 1054383

Product Description

2.6

Device components

2.6.1

VICOTEC410 sensors

Fig. 3

Sensor versions

Sensor left
VICOTEC 411: VIS reflector
VICOTEC 412: CO sender
VICOTEC 414: VIS reflector/CO sender

Sensor right
VICOTEC 411: VIS sensor
VICOTEC 412: CO receiver
VICOTEC 414: VIS sensor/CO receiver

Visor

Dust protection tube

Sensor housing

2.6.2

Optical visor

Evaluation unit RCU410


Each measuring device has an evaluation unit (Remote Control Unit), the RCU410. The
RCU410 provides the recorded measured data as analog and digital signals and performs
the following functions:
Measuring system operation
Measuring and status signals evaluation and output
Sensor voltage supply

2.7

RCU interfaces

2.7.1

RCU interfaces standard version


3 relays:
VIS malfunction
CO malfunction
Service/Dust/Warning
2 analog outputs
VIS: 0 ... 20 mA; Live-Zero: 4 mA
CO: 0 ... 20 mA; Live-Zero: 4 mA
1 digital input
Service switch
The RCU410 also has an RS422 interface (electrically isolated) on which all measured
data are made available with status messages.

Subject to change without notice

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Product Description

2.7.2

RCU410 interfaces Profibus


1 digital input
Service switch
Interfaces
PROFIBUS interface
RS422 interface

Fig. 4

RCU410 evaluation unit

LED status indicators

Front panel with operating


elements (behind glass cover)

Measuring
Measure

Graphic display for measured value display and


navigation

CO
VIS

T=150C
oC
T=25

120.3
120.3

RCU410

ppm

1/km

Evaluation Unit

150

Keypad for
operating the
VICOTEC410

Cutout in housing cover (to


show operating elements)

2. 8

Fog correction via the RCU410

2. 9

Screening out fog on measuring points close to the portals


Apart from the possibility of detecting fog and taking appropriate measures, SICK also
offers a device that does not record fog as visibility factor (e.g. VISOTEC450). This device is
used preferably at those measuring points closer than 300 m from a portal. This prevents
fog being assessed as visibility factor and initially avoids erroneous switching to suction in
fresh air.

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VICOTEC411s are installed just as fog sensors at a maximum distance of 10 m from the
portals. These are connected to the VICOTEC4xx measuring points (tunnel sensors) via an
RS422 bus circuit. An RCU410 declared as Master then corrects the measured values of
the tunnel sensors when fog exists so that no fog is suctioned in. Details on parameter settings, see p. 45, 4.5.2.

Product Description

2 . 10

Fog correction via control technology before the portals


If visibility distance measuring devices (e.g. VISIC620 from SICK) are used before the portals, it is recommended to design ventilation control so that fresh air is only suctioned into
the tunnel when it can be expected that this will improve visibility or when necessary to
maintain other limit values (NO2, CO,..). An improvement in the visibility distance can then
be expected when the visibility in the tunnel (heat transmission coefficient - HTC) is much
worse than the heat transmission coefficient to be expected when suctioning in fog. In this
case, it is important to observe that a larger volume of condensation crystals is inside the
tunnel than outside the tunnel which thickens any fog suctioned into the tunnel. This effect
cannot be calculated beforehand so it is recommended modeling this in the control with an
adjustable variable (referred to here as Delta heat transmission coefficient) so that it can
be adapted during the tunnel operation test phase. The following Table provides assistance
for converting visibility distance into a heat transmission coefficient in stages without having to use a complex mathematic formula. Detailed consultation can be requested from the

Table 2

Visibility distance to heat transmission coefficient conversion Table

Visibility distance
900 m
800 m
700 m
600 m
500 m
450 m
400 m
350 m
300 m
250 m

As HTC converted visibility distances


3.3/km
3.75/km
4.3/km
5/km
6/km
6.7/km
7.5/km
8.6/km
10/km
12/km

Delta HTC (only as an


example here)
2/km
2/km
2/km
2/km
2/km
2/km
2/km
2/km
2/km
2/km

HTC expected in the


tunnel
5.3/km
5.75/km
6.3/km
7/km
8/km
8.7/km
9.5/km
10.6/km
12/km
14/km

Subject to change without notice

local SICK contact person.


This fog correction method has the advantage that measured values in the tunnel always
reflect the actual visibility. This ensures a warning or closure when visibility is poor.

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Installation

VICOTEC410

Installation

Subject to change without notice

Project planning
Transport
Setup
Installation
Initial start-up

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Installation

3. 1

Project planning

3. 2

Safety information
The following symbols are used in these installation instructions for important safety information for the user. The symbols are located exactly where required within the Sections.
Safety information, especially warnings, must be observed and followed.

3.2.1

Protection devices/protective measures


DANGER: Hazards through electrical equipment
VICOTEC410 system components are operating resources for use in industrial
high-voltage systems. These operating resources have parts that are dangerous, live and possibly not insulated during installation, start-up and operation.
Unauthorized removal of required covers, incorrect usage or operation or inadequate maintenance of system components referred to above can cause
severe health or material damage.
WARNING: Preventive measures for operating safety
If the VICOTEC410 is used as a sensor in combination with a control system,
the operator must ensure that a failure or device malfunction on the
VICOTEC410 cannot cause unallowed damage or hazardous operating states,
or states that can endanger or obstruct traffic.

3. 3

Material required

Table 3

Materials and Part Nos. for assembly

Material required
Assembly kit for mounting brackets for VICOTEC32x, 41x, dowels and
screws made of stainless steel 1.4571
Assembly kit for mounting brackets for VICOTEC32x, 41x, dowels and
screws made of stainless steel 1.4529
Insertion tool for stainless steel dowel, M12
3. 4

Part No.
2045457
2045458
5601225

Preparing the installation location

Subject to change without notice

Secure the place of work


Provide adequate light, power and a jack lift at the place of work
Provide fixing accessories, suitable drills and tips, circuits, socket wrench set, torque
wrench, marking material, measuring tools, spirit level.

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Selection criteria
Define the measuring path:
Comply with the measuring path when possible. Record small deviations
in the Assembly protocol.
Select fixing accessories:
The tunnel atmosphere is usually highly corrosive. Use only suitable, noncorrosive or protected fixing accessories.
Define the tilt angle:
Always align the mounting brackets at the same tilt angle to the tunnel
wall. Different tilt positions to the tunnel profile make the following sensor alignment difficult. Insert washers under the wall holder when necessary.
Fit the mounting brackets on a sufficiently solid foundation (e.g. concrete
BE5) for exact sensor alignment.

3.4.1

Overview of installation work


Check device scope of delivery
Check mounting bracket alignment for the sensors and adjust when necessary
Install the sensors
Install the terminal boxes (option) and connection unit with separate voltage supply
(option)
Install the evaluation unit
Connect the VICOTEC410 components
Electrical connections on the evaluation unit
Note: Fitting the mounting brackets is described in detail in the Project Planning Information Section, see p. 21, 3.6.1.

3.5

Scope of delivery
Check the scope of delivery against the order and delivery documents.
Standard delivery includes the components: See p. 12, 2.3.1
Optional components: See p. 13, 2.3.2

Subject to change without notice

3.6

Assembly
Procedure
1 Determine the installation location for mounting brackets according to project planning.
2 Drill holes for wall holder. Drill holes according to the selected expanding dowels or wall
ties, see Fig. 5, page 22.
3 Insert dowels or wall ties according to the manufacturer's assembly specifications.
4 Screw the consoles on provisionally at first. Align with visual control.
Tighten screws according to the manufacturer's assembly specifications, use a torque
wrench when necessary.
5 Check rough alignment of consoles visually, correct as necessary.
Wall plate and mounting bracket can be fitted slightly tilted when the crosssection profiles are tilted or rounded. Leave sufficient clearance for removing
the tube and device cover.

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3.6.1

Fitting the mounting brackets

Subject to change without notice

The mounting brackets comprise 2 parts:


Wall holder for direct assembly on the wall
Angle bracket to fix the sensor.
Two screws fasten the wall holder and the mounting bracket together. The mounting
bracket can be swiveled up to 15 to compensate any assembly unevenness.

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Fig. 5

Mounting bracket assembly drilling plan and dimensions (in mm)


All drill holes 15 mm

Assembly drill holes


210

210

5
1

182

105
182

105

Measuring path clearance: 10 m


Mounting bracket

Subject to change without notice

Mounting bracket made of


1.4571 stainless steel

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3.6.2

Installing the sensors


Procedure
1 First check the sensor serial numbers on the type plates. Only fit sensors with matching
serial numbers as pairs.
Make sure Sensor right is actually fitted on the right otherwise the optical
visor cannot be accessed.
2

Fig. 6

Sensor arrangement:

Sensor arrangement on tunnel wall


Sensor right
VICOTEC 411: VIS sensor
VICOTEC 412: CO receiver
VICOTEC 414: VIS sensor/CO receiver

Sensor left
VICOTEC 411: VIS reflector
VICOTEC 412: CO sender
VICOTEC 414: Reflector VIS/Sender CO

Optical visor

For simplification, sensor VIS reflector/CO sender is referred to as sensor


left and sensor VIS sensor/CO receiver as sensor right in this document.
3 Fitting the sensors
Fig. 7

Fastening the sensors to the mounting brackets

Retaining screws (sensor)

When using stainless steel consoles, fit the plastic separator plate on the angle bracket
so that the sensors have no direct contact with the consoles.
Position the sensor on the mounting bracket and screw the sensor hand-tight with the
2 retaining screws provided.
Insert the plastic sleeves in the fastening drill holes of the sensor. (See Fig. 6)
Loosen the 2 retaining screws of the console bracket so that it can be swiveled slightly
with the sensor.
4 Align the sensors using the visor opening.

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Retaining screws
(console bracket)

Installation

Fig. 8

Aligning the sensors

Vertical
swivel

Horizontal
swivel

15o

15o

Position to the center of the other sensor through the visor opening on top of the sensor.
Tighten at least one of the retaining screws when alignment is correct.
NOTICE: Align the sender first - then the receiver
5 Aligning the sensors using the optical visor.
Fig. 9

Checking sensor alignment

Subject to change without notice

Optical visor

6 Check the alignment


Look through the optical visor of the right sensor (see p. 24, Fig. 9) and check that the
other sensor appears centered.
Adjust the sensor as necessary.
Tighten all retaining screws when alignment is correct.
7 VICOTEC410 not in operation
Close the dust protection tubes of the sensors with the covers provided until start-up.

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3. 7

Installing the terminal boxes and connection unit


The terminal boxes (option) and connection unit come with separate voltage supply.

3.7.1

Fitting the terminal boxes (option)


Fit the terminal boxes close to the respective sensor. Check cable lengths, the
supply line delivered already fitted to the terminal box is 1 meter long.

Fig. 10

Terminal box assembly drill holes (measurement in mm)


113

Opening 5 mm
for assembly drill hole

Housing screws (4 x)

Open and remove the terminal box cover


Fasten the housing to the tunnel wall with 2 x M4 assembly screws
Reassemble the terminal box.
3.7.2

Fitting the connection unit to distant evaluation unit


Fitting the connection unit with separate voltage supply when the evaluation unit is up to
1000 m away
Fit this connection unit so that the cable length to the connector contact of
sensor right does not exceed 2 meters

Fig. 11

Connection unit assembly drill holes with separate voltage supply (measurement in mm)

163

Housing screws (4 x)

Open and remove the connection unit cover


Fasten the housing to the tunnel wall with 2 x M4 assembly screws
Reassemble the connection unit.

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Opening 5 mm
for assembly drill hole

Installation

3.8

Installing the evaluation unit


NOTICE:
Consider maximum cable lengths when selecting the RCU410 fitting location

Table 4

Maximum cable lengths between VICOTEC sensor and evaluation unit

Evaluation unit
Distance

VICOTEC411
VICOTEC412/414
Max. 14 m connection cable (1 m, 2 m or 2+12 m)
50 m cable

Additionally required
Terminal box
Terminal box
Connection unit

1000 m cable

Further information, see p. 19, 3.1 Cable routing diagram.


Procedure
Check the delivered connection cable (1 m, 2 m or terminal box as well as connection unit
with separate voltage supply).
Connection unit assembly drill holes with separate voltage supply (dimensions in mm)
254
180

37

122
116

48

110

Subject to change without notice

348,6

330

280

30

8,3

Fig. 12

Install the evaluation unit on an easily accessible, flat, vertical surface


Fit the housing on the 4 fastening clips provided

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3. 9

Electrical installation
CAUTION: General hazards through electric voltages
Observe relevant safety regulations during all installation work! Take suitable protective measures against possible local risks or those arising from
the system!
If it is necessary to open the device for setting or repair: Disconnect the
device from all power sources before starting work.
If the open device must be live during work: This work must be performed
by skilled persons who are familiar with potential hazards. If it is necessary
to remove or open internal components, live parts could be exposed.
If liquid has penetrated electrical device components: Shut the device
down immediately and disconnect mains voltage at external source (e.g.
disconnect the mains cable). Then contact the manufacturers customer
service or request suitably trained skilled persons to repair the device.
If safe operation of the device is no longer possible: Shut the device down
and secure it against unauthorized start-up.
Never interrupt the protective conductor connections inside or outside the
device. Otherwise the device can become dangerous.
1

Connect the evaluation unit:


Lead the end of the connection cable through the PG screw fitting on the EvU and
connect it to the CAN bus terminal
Connect the socket of the prefabricated connection cable evaluation unit to the
plug of the VIS sender and turn tight
2 Connect the sensors:
Connect the plug to the socket of the Sensor right and turn tight
Connect the socket of the Sensors connection cable to the plug of the Sensor
left and turn tight;

Subject to change without notice

Extending the 1 m and 2 m cable with evaluation unit connection cable is


possible at any time.

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3.9.1

Connecting VICOTEC410 cabling variants


Various cabling variants are available depending on the device configuration selected and
the cable length required. See the overview on the following pages.
Please note the maximum cable lengths listed in the following Table

12 or 24
2 or 1
12
1
1
1

SICK

Wiring

Plug

Connection terminal

Provided by

Customer

Wiring

Plug

20
50 12
1000
50 12

End 2
Connection terminal

VICOTEC412/414

3 x 1.5 mm2

Max. length End 1


in meters

Subject to change without notice

W-C1
W-C2 a,b
W-C3
W-C4
W-C5
W-S1
W-S2
W-S2a
W-S3
W-S4 a,b
W-S5

Cores and cross


section

2 x 2 x 0.75 mm

Line

VICOTEC411

VICOTEC410 cabling variants

3 x 2 x 0.75 mm2

Table 5

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Fig. 13

Variant 1: Connection cable between sensor right - RCU up to 14 m (standard cabling)

Sensor left

Sensor right

W-S2a (1, 2, 2 +12 m)

W-S1 (12 or 24

Fig. 14

RCU410

W-C4

>

<
W-C5

Variant 2: Terminal boxes on both sensors

Sensor right

Sensor left

W-S4
(1 m)

W-S5 (1 m)
W-C1 (max. 20)

CB-1

RCU410

W-S3
(1 m)
CB-2

W-C4

>
W-C2a
W-C5
<
Max. 12 m VIC412/414
Max. 50 m VIC411

Fig. 15

Variant 3: Terminal box on sensor right

Sensor left

Sensor right
RCU410

W-S1 (12 or 24 m)

CB-1

W-C4
W-C5
W-C2b
Max. 12 m VIC412/414
Max. 50 m VIC411

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W-S3
(1 m)

Installation

12 or 24
2 or 1
12
1
1
1

SICK

Wiring

Plug

Connection terminal

Provided by

Customer

Wiring

Plug

20
50 12
1000
50 12

End 2
Connection terminal

VICOTEC412/414

3 x 1.5 mm2

Max. length End 1


in meters

Subject to change without notice

W-C1
W-C2 a,b
W-C3
W-C4
W-C5
W-S1
W-S2
W-S2a
W-S3
W-S4 a,b
W-S5

Cores and cross


section

2 x 2 x 0.75 mm

Line

VICOTEC411

VICOTEC410 cabling variants

3 x 2 x 0.75 mm2

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Fig. 16

Variant 4: Additional power supply on sensor right

Sensor left

W-C5

Sensor right

RCU410

W-C4

W-S3
1m

W-S1 (12 or 24 m)

SV

W-C5

>
<

W-C3 (max. 1000 m)

Fig. 17

Variant 5 Additional power supply on terminal boxes on both sensors

RCU410

<

Voltage
Sensor left

W-S5
(1m)
CB-1

Sensor right

W-C4

W-C5

W-C5

>
<

W-S3
(1 m)

W-C1 (max. 20 m)

CB-2
W-S4

SV
W-C4a
Max. 12 m VIC412/414
Max. 50 m VIC411
W-C3 (max. 1000 m)

Fig. 18

Variant 6: Additional power supply on terminal box on sensor right

RCU410

Sensor right

W-C1 (max. 20 m)

W-C5

W-S3
(1 m)

CB-1

W-C4b
Max. 12 m VIC412/414
Max. 50 m VIC411

31

W-C4
W-C5

>
<

SV

W-C3 (max. 1000 m)

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<

Voltage
Sensor left

Installation

3.9.2

Connecting the VICOTEC410 sensors


Carry out all work with the mains disconnected and potential-free
Connect plug connections and turn tight until engaged
All cables led through cable glands must be clean at the sealing point and inserted with
the outer coat into the sealing point of the cable gland. Otherwise the degree of protection cannot be ensured.
Tighten the cable glands again after the cables have been led through so that sealing is
ensured.
Wire the cables, when present (depending on the cabling variant), in accordance with the
following terminal diagrams.

Fig. 19

VICOTEC41x and RCU410 terminal connections

RCU410

X11

VIS CO

Digital out

115V
+
-

X6
X7
X8

Analog out

RS 232

40...60Hz

Maintenance

PE N L1

Fuse
2,5AT 250V

+
-

CB-ll
X9
X10

230V

+
-

CB-l

Power
+5 V, +24 V

Service

Dig in

SV

RS 422

X1 X2 X3 X4

Subject to change without notice

X5

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Fig. 20

Terminal diagrams for different cabling variants

Leitung W-S2

W-S2

pk
gr
ye
gn
bn
SC

Leitung W-C1

6
5
4
W-S5
3
Stat
2
Chopper 1
PE

6 +24 V
5 GND
4 CAN-H
3 CAN-L
2 CAN-GND
1 Screen
PE

X9

X11
+24 V
GND

X1

pk 6 +24 V
gr 5 GND

pk
gr
W-C1

gn
wh

4
3
bn 2 Stat
wh 1 Chopper
P

W-S3

Leitung W-C2
W-C2a: X10
W-C2b: X11
+24 V
GND

6
5
CAN-H
4
W-S3 CAN-L
3
CAN-GND 2
1
PE

X1
+24 V
GND

pk
gr
ye
gn

CAN-H
CAN-L

W-C2a

CAN-GND
Screen

wh

Leitung W-C3
X7
1
CAN-H
2
CAN-L
3
CAN-GND
PE

X1
+24 V
GND
W-C3

CAN-H
CAN-L
CAN-GND
Screen

W-C4a: X10
W-C4b: X11

X8

+24 V
GND

6 pk
5 gr
4 ye
W-S3
3
Stat.
2 bn
Chopper 1 wh
PE

33

W-C1

1 +24 V
2 GND
3 CAN-H
4 CAN-L
5 CAN-GND
6 n.c.
PE Screen

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Subject to change without notice

Leitung W-C4

Installation

3 . 10

Evaluation unit connections

3.10.1

Evaluation unit as standard version


Connect the evaluation unit to the VICOTEC410 system components in accordance with
the previous Section.
Available for communication with the control system:
3 relay outputs for status messages
2 analog output for measured value output
1 digital input to connect an external maintenance switch

Fig. 21

Evaluation unit connections - standard version

+
-

+
-

PE N L1

Maintenance

Digital output

VIS CO
+
-

Service
RS 232
+24V
GND
CAN-H
CAN-L
CAN GND

Operating voltage:
230 V AC no jumper
115 V AC jumper

Sensor

Prefabricated cable to
sensor

RS 422

PE N L1
115/230 V AC;
50/60 Hz (3 x 1.5 mm2)

Power supply

TD+ TD RD+ RD GND


+ + >

+
Max. 5 V; 2 mA
(2 x 0.75 mm2)

VIS CO Maintenance
data data Dust (
valid valid request)
+ +
0 ... 20 mA
(2 x 2 x 0.75 mm2)

Analog outputs

Digital input
(ext. maintenance switch)
Subject to change without notice

(3 x 2 x 0.75 mm2)

48 V AC/DC; 30 VA,
1A (3 x 2 x 0.75 mm2)

Relay outputs

RS422 interface

Procedure
Lead the power supply cable through the PG screw fittings and connect in accordance
with Fig. 18
CAUTION: With 115 V supply! With 115 V supply, wire an insulated wire
jumper to the terminal marked Power!
WARNING: Connecting the wrong supply voltage damages the device!

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The prefabricated sensor cable should be connected to the VICOTEC sensor,


(p. 70, Fig. 28).
Lead the connection cable(s) provided by the customer through the PG
screw fitting(s) and connect in accordance with p. 29, Fig. 13
Wire the relay outputs, RS422 connections, external maintenance
switch as well as analog outputs.
3.10.2

Evaluation unit connections - PROFIBUS


Connect the evaluation unit to the VICOTEC410 system components in accordance with
the previous Section.
Available for communication with the control system:
PROFIBUS interface
RS422 interface
1 digital input to connect an external maintenance switch

Fig. 22

Evaluation unit connections - PROFIBUS

+24 V, pk
GND, gr
CAN-H, ye
CAN-L, gn
CAN GND, bn

Voltage supply
230 V AC jumper
115 V AC jumper

Mainte+
-

PE N L1

Sensor

Prefabricated cable to sensor

PROFIBUS

RS 422

TD+ TD RD+ RD GND


+

+ + >

PE N L1

(3 x 2 x 0.75 mm2)
RS422 interface

+
B
A
(3 x 2 x 0.75 mm2)

115/230 V AC;
50/60 Hz (3 x 1.5 mm2)
Power supply

PROFIBUS interfaces
Digital input
(ext. maintenance switch)

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Max. 5 V; 2 mA
(2 x 0.75 mm2)

Installation

Procedure
Lead the power supply cable through the PG screw fitting and connect in accordance
with Fig. p. 80, Fig. 32.
Lead the PROFIBUS cable through the PG screw fitting and connect in accordance with
Fig. p. 80, Fig. 32..
CAUTION: With 115 V supply!
With 115 V supply, wire an insulated wire jumper to the terminal marked
Power!

Subject to change without notice

WARNING: Connecting the wrong supply voltage damages the device!

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VICOTEC410

Start-up / Switching on

Subject to change without notice

Preparations
Switch-on procedure
Starting start-up

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Start-up / Switching on

4. 1

Necessary technical knowledge for start-up


(see p. 1.1.1)

4. 2

Safety information on start-up


The measuring point in the tunnel must be accessible and secured in accordance with the
road traffic safety regulations for tunnels.

4. 3

Preparing for start-up


Check optical alignment of the fitted sensors, readjust when necessary, see p. 24, Fig. 9
Check connections of sensors and evaluation unit
Check all connections on sensors and terminal boxes.
Check connections and signal assignment on evaluation unit
Check power supply on evaluation unit and, as necessary, connection unit with separate voltage supply
Initial start-up steps, see p. 20, 3.4.1
1 Step: Power supply ON
2 Step: Set parameters
3 Step: Adjustment
Information for operator or customer
Arrange the following measures/prerequisites before the date agreed for start-up:
Safe access to the measuring points as well as installation location for the evaluation
unit
Provide a lifting platform/ladders at the measuring points
Adequate lighting at the measuring points
Provide documentation from the operator and SICK (Operating Instructions, order-specific documents, when available)
Availability of a competent person familiar with the location who has been informed on
the onsite preparations and localities
Specifications at date of start-up at the latest:
Language to be used on the evaluation unit display (German, English, French)
Type (fog, CO or VIS/CO sensor). number and configuration of sensors

4. 4

Operating elements

Subject to change without notice

The evaluation unit of the VICOTEC410 is responsible for all settings, display and control
functions. The operator panel with the display, status indicators and key pad is accessible
when the evaluation unit cover is opened.

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Fig. 23

Display and operating elements on the RCU 410 evaluation unit


Graphic display for
Measuring Screens and navigation

Measuring
Messung

ppm

1/km

Operating buttons
to control the measuring device

Arrow buttons

Navigate, select, scroll or edit menu items, variables, units or


digits.

Enter

Execute the selected menu contents or commands.

Display in Measuring mode

Display all current measured values, e.g. CO concentration


(CO) and visibility (VIS) of the combined VICOTEC 414 sensor
as well as ambient temperature;
details on measuring range-start and end values

Operation
Service
Warning
Malfunction

Measuring operation
Maintenance or Service mode
Warning messages, see Diagnosis mode (diag)
Device malfunction, error message, see Diagnosis mode
(diag)

150

Subject to change without notice

LEDs

120.3

1/km

Evaluation Unit

150

Keypad for navigation

CO
VIS

RCU 410

ppm

T=150
C
T=25
C

T=150C
oC
T=25

120.3
120.3

CO
VIS

Measuring
Measuring

Status LEDs to indicate operating and


malfunction states

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4.4.1

Function buttons and menu overview

Measuring
Measuring

T=150C
oC
T=25

120.3

CO
VIS

ppm
1/km

150

Diagnosis

Parameter
Parameter setting
Identification
Service

Calibration
Zero adjust
Span test

Maintenance
System start
Maintenance mode
Tests
Reset Parameter

T=25 C
current temperature measured value
CO 120.3 ppm current CO measured value
VIS 7 1/km
current visibility measured value (VIS) per km
Selected measured variable
0 or 150 measuring range start or end value (MRE) of the
measured variable shown in capitals (e.g. CO)
Error messages (plain-text)
Warning messages (plain-text)
Display sensor-internal raw values or logbook entries for
error diagnosis

Set/display device data and enter installation altitude (sea


level)
Display serial numbers (system, device components)
Display calibration data
Zero point determination
Control point check using test cells for CO and glass filters for
VIS
Trigger VICOTEC410 system start
Activate Maintenance mode
Test analog outputs, relay outputs, PROFIBUS and RS422
Reset parameters to basic setting (factory settings)

Display screens
The black bar shows the selected operating mode (e.g. parameter settings) or the menu items just selected during navigation.
Four lines for submenus, plain-text messages or fixed settings (values)

Measuring
T=150 oC
Parameters
Settings
Meas. Distance
Analog Out
Response time
Calibration

Function bar:

k back

edit: Enter
select
1234
Password

41

Return to higher menu level with the arrow button


Activate menu item or confirm input with Enter
Select variable with button Enter
Set values per digit (increment) when selecting a variable
requiring numeric input using buttons Arrow ()
Enter the password as 1 2 3 4 using the Arrow buttons
()

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back

Start-up / Switching on

4.4.2

Menu structure
Messung

T=25 C

120.3

CO
VIS

Diagnosis
Plain-text messages, see troubleshooting and fault clearance
Plain-text message, see warnings

Error

Warning

Raw signals CO

Log book

1/km

150

Raw signals VIS

Measuring operation

ppm

Raw Signals VIS


RR:1.450
TR:
46.3
RC:2.500
KF:
38.7
LC: 37.06
MX: 3.145
Raw
Signals DM:
CO 3.145
TS: 60.0
V1: 4.655
V2: 4.725
DK: 49.99
CC:520.5
back

TE:
TO:
TD:
TG:

Explanation on VIS sensor raw signals


Explanation on CO sensor raw signals

55.2
60.3
10.7
19.21
edit:Enter

Subject to change without notice

Calibration

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Maintenance
System start?
Yes/No

:`Z[LTZ[HY[
4HPU[LUHUJL
*OLJRHUHSVNV\[

*OHUHS

Maintenance mode?
Yes/No
20 mA, 4 mA

*OHUHS
*OLJRYLSH`

*OHUHS

On/Off

*OHUHS
*OLJR9:
*OLJR796-0)<:

Subject to change without notice

9LZL[WHYHTL[LYZ

Use test plug and measuring device


(oscilloscope)!
Test PROFIBUS interface: Cold Start:
Initialize PROFIBUS hardware; Warm
Start: PROFIBUS module restart
Reset; Default setting active

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Analog
output
Parameter
setting
Meas . distance
ce

Response
time
Analog output
Outp. error
Response time
Calibration

Calibration

Altitude
Altitude

Configuration
Configuration

Language
Language

Measuring
Measur
ing

Time/ Date
Time/Date

Measuring

PROFIBUS

Measuring

PROFIBUS

Fog Correction

Fog Correction

T=150 C

T=150 C

T=

T=

Fog Configuration

Fog Configuration
Parameters*

Parameters*

Identificatio n
Serial No.

Subject to change without notice

IdentificationProgram version
Service*
Serial

No.

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4. 5

Commencing start-up

4.5.1

1st step: Power supply ON


Switch the power supply (provided by the customer) for the VICOTEC410 on.
The evaluation unit shows the text SICK on the display for about 20 seconds to signal
that the sensors are being started.
Relays 1 and 2 show when the sensors are ready for operation.
The display switches to displaying the measured values (measuring operation).
The measuring sensors are heated up for about 30 minutes (at 20C ambient temperature). The Warning LED is on during the warm-up phase.
Parameters can be set at the same time (2nd step).
Zero adjust (3rd step) to determine usable reference values is performed after the
warm-up phase.

4.5.2

2nd step: Setting VICOTEC410 parameters

Basic setting (default) as from the factory or by performing the Reset Parameter command. Check for the respective VICOTEC410 application or measuring task during initial start-up and adapt as necessary.

Subject to change without notice

Operating example
The steps involved in selecting the display language serve as detailed example on how
to use the elements on the evaluation unit.
The following Sections in these instructions are not as detailed, apart from settings
where details on actual display contents appear useful.

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Table 7

Setting VISOTEC410 parameters

Action

Instruction
Determine display language: English, German, French
Activate Parameter mode
Select settings
Navigate to menu item Language and select
Measuring
Password

T=150 oC

Password 1 2 3 4
k back

Measuring
Language

select:Enter

T=150 oC

English
(German French)
k back

Acknowledge the password prompt as follows:


Use the Arrow buttons to enter the code 1 2 3 4 and
acknowledge.
Language selection German, English or French is now
possible. Further settings for parameters are also accessible.

The display shows the active language English (1st line).

select:Enter

Subject to change without notice

Use the arrow buttons to select a language, e.g. German and confirm. All further dialogs are now shown
in this language
Back to main menu

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Checking/adapting the basic setting


Table 8

Parameter settings: Basic setting and setting ranges

Parameter

Factory setting (default)


VIC411
VIC412
VIC414

Set the measuring distance1, 2 10000 mm


parameter!
Analog outputs VIS: 15 1/ CO: 300
km
ppm
range

Live Zero

4 mA

Output for error

Live Zero

Setting range

Remark

Measure sensor dis9500 10500 mm tance again and enter


when necessary
VIS: 15 1/
km;
CO: 300
ppm

VIS: 199 1/km


CO: 1500 ppm
0, 2, 4 mA

Visibility measuring range


CO concentration measuring range
Zero point of measurement
Zero point of measurement
Averaging over preset
time
Serves as information
(Service)

Retain Live Zero or


measured value
Smoothing
VIS: 60 s
CO: 60 s
VIS/CO: 60 VIS/CO: 5300 s
s
Calibration
VIS: 3.145 CO span: VIS: 3.145 VIS: 1.4704.880
1.00
CO span test:
CO span:
0.501.99
CO zero: 0 1.00
CO zero: 0 CO zero: -999999
Altitude2
0m
0 ... 5000 m
Installation altitude (sea
level)
parameter!
Language
English
German, English,
Language for displays/
French
dialogs on evaluation unit
display
2
Time/date
00:00:00 (local time, battery buff- 00:00:00
Setting/time and date
ered)
format of measuring sysparameter!
000/01/01
tem
000/01/01
1) Always check!
2) Always set parameter!
4.5.3

Fog correction with additional VICOTEC411 measuring point close to portal

Subject to change without notice

VICOTEC411s are installed just as fog sensors at a maximum distance of 10 m from the
portals. These are connected to the VICOTEC4xx measuring points (tunnel sensors) via an
RS422 bus circuit. An RCU410 declared as Master then corrects the measured values of
the tunnel sensors when fog exists so that no fog is suctioned in. Details on parameter settings, see p. 45, 4.5.2.

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Fig. 24

Fog correction using the VICOTEC410 and fog sensor

Fog sensor

RS 422- Bus

Fog sensor

CAN- Bus

CAN- Bus

CAN- Bus

CAN- Bus

Fog sensor (alternative)

Fog sensor (alternative)

RS 422- Bus

RS 422- Bus

Define one of the sensors in the tunnel as Master. This reads the fog sensor values and
corrects the visibility measured values of all tunnel sensors (its own as well) depending on
the measured values from the fog sensors, the Factor 1 and Factor 2 parameters of
each tunnel sensor and the Fog threshold parameter of the Master. The individual
parameters have the following significance: - Fog threshold : This is a limit defining the fog
intensity (measured in transmission on the fog sensors) as from which the fog correction
program is actually started. The following reference values can generally be used:
Table 9

Fog threshold reference values

Fog threshold
0,80
0,85
0,90
0,95
1,00

Approximate visibility distance before the


portal as from which fog correction is
started
250
300
500
1100
Free view

Converted to heat transmission coefficient


12/km
10/km
6/km
2.7/km

Factor 1 (Factor 2): This is used as weighting factor for fog sensor 1 (fog sensor 2) measured values by the measured value correction of the tunnel sensor. Correction is performed
in the measuring point transmission and not in the heat transmission coefficient. The following mathematical equation is used:

Subject to change without notice

Tkorr  min(100%;Tmess max(Faktor 1 (Nebelschw TNebel1 );Faktor 2 (Nebelschw TNebel2 )))

Tmess = Transmission of tunnel sensor measured


TKorr = Corrected transmission of tunnel sensor from which visibility is calculated
TNebel 1 = Transmission measured on fog measuring point 1
TNebel 2 = Transmission measured on fog measuring point 2

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Table 10

Parameter settings for fog correction: Basic setting and setting range

Parameter
Set the measuring distance1, 2
parameter!
Fog correction
configuration

10000 mm
Tunnel

Setting range

Measure sensor distance


9500 10500 mm again and enter when necessary
This setting determines the
function of the respective fog
Tunnel
sensor..
Master
If Fog 1 or Fog 2 has been
Fog 1
selected here, no further setFog 2
tings are necessary, otherwise see following Table rows.

9
1.00
1.00

1 ... 8
0.00 ... 2.00
0.00 ... 2.00

0
1
1.00
1.00
0.80

0 ... 8
1 or 2
0.00 ... 2.00
0.00 ... 2.00
0.00 ... 1.00

2) Always

Remark

Each address must be


unique.
Parameter explanation, see
p. 45, 4.5.2.

set parameter!

Subject to change without notice

Tunnel parameter
Address
Factor 1
Factor 2
Master parameter
Number of tunnels
Number of fog
sensors
Factor 1
Factor 2
Fog threshold
1) Always check!

Factory setting (default)


VIC411 VIC412 VIC414

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Table 11

4.5.4

Auxiliary Table for better estimation of parameters

Factor 1/2
0.00

Fog threshold
1.00

1.00

1.00

2.00

1.00

0.00

0.90

1.00

0.90

2.00

0.90

Significance
No fog correction at this measuring point
Transmission measured value of tunnel sensor corrected exactly to the fog sensor measured value
Transmission measured value of tunnel sensor corrected to twice the fog sensor measured value.
No fog correction at this measuring point
Transmission measured value of tunnel sensor
increased by 90% transmission measured value of fog
sensor'.
Transmission measured value of tunnel sensor
increased by twice 90% transmission measured value
of fog sensor'.

Connecting the PROFIBUS during start-up


PROFIBUS connects the process control level e.g. central computer, host, control room) to
the analyzer. Measured values, status states and error messages are queried cyclically via
the PROFIBUS. The VICOTEC410 supports PROFIBUS-DP-V1 with transfer rates between
9.6 - 187 kBit/s. A device master file (GSBD) is available on the evaluation unit to define
the interface. This contains specifications on device manufacturer, identification number,
transfer rates available, etc. This GSD (Profile GSD) of the device can be easily used during
project planning for the PROFIBUS.
A unique 7 bit device address (1-127) serves to identify PROFIBUS participants and can be
entered when setting evaluation unit parameters. Addresses 126 and 127 are reserved
and must not be used.
NOTICE:
A terminator (terminating resistor) must be plugged to the final device. See
p. 71, Fig. 29
Measured values provided
Measured values provided by the VICOTEC410 are defined in the device master file (GSD
as 2 input channels for the process control level (2 AI). The following Table shows the measured variables, each with the respective measurement unit, according to the definition
sequence in the GSD.

Table 12

Units of measure

Measured variable
Unit

VIS
K 103 m1

CO
ppm

Subject to change without notice

Each measured value has an own status byte. Significance of the status bytes is shown in
the Table below.
Table 13

Status byte significance

Operating state

APRO identifier

Initialization
or
Warming-up phase
Zero adjust
(Zero Adjust)
Maintenance

APRO_ST_UNCERTAIN_
INITAIL_VALUE
APRO_ST_UNCERTAIN_
SENSOR_CALIBRATION
APRO_ST_UNCERTAIN_
LAST_USABLE_VALUE

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Code (hexadecimal)
0x4C

Code
(binary)
0100 1100

0x64

0110 0100

0x44

0100 0100

50

Start-up / Switching on

Code (hexadecimal)
0x10

Code
(binary)
0001 0000

0xA4

1010 0100

0x80

1000 0000

APRO_ST_BAD_OUT_OF_SERVICE 0x1F
+ APRO_ISS_CONSTANT

0001 1111

Operating state

APRO identifier

Error

APRO_ST_BAD_
SENSOR_FAILURE
APRO_ST_GOOD_NC_
MAINTENANCE_REQUIRED
APRO_ST_GOOD_NC_OK

Contamination

Subject to change without notice

Measuring
(no error)
Initialization of the
Profibus interface
not fully completed yet

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4.5.5

Call up Parameter mode in the Profibus


Activate Parameter mode (par)

Call up menu Profibus and select address


Use the arrow buttons to enter the corresponding 7 bit
address and acknowledge.
k

Activate Maintenance mode (maint) and call up the menu


Profibus

Perform menu item Cold Start


This initializes the PROFIBUS software with the new addresses.
The device master file (GSD) can now be configured via the
PROFIBUS Master for VICOTEC410 operation.

Figure for LEDs and PROFIBUS communication and terminator connection


location, see p. 71, Fig. 29
Figure for terminal connections of evaluation unit, see p. 35, Fig. 22
4.5.6

Zero adjust
During zero adjust, the VICOTEC410 performs adjustment for the
CO unit
VIS unit (visibility)

Subject to change without notice

Warm-up phase: A zero adjust should not be carried out during the warm-up
phase, e.g. after switching the power supply on. This is signaled by a LED warning.
Error during adjustment: If the message Error during adjustment appears,
call up the error message(s) in Diagnosis mode and clear the malfunction, see
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Start-up / Switching on

Table 14

Action

Instruction
Carry out zero adjust.
Call up Calibration mode

Zero Adjust CO
Select Zero Adjust and acknowledge the password prompt
with 1 2 3 4.
Yes No
Acknowledge prompt to perform Zero Adjust of the CO unit
k back
select:Enter
with Enter.
The Zero Adjust now starts on the CO unit and takes a few minutes, Please wait! appears on the display. Amplification settings AMP1 and AMP2 for CO-free path are shown on the display
Zero Adjust CO
for about 1 minute
C1
: +0.98
Adjustment coefficients C1, C1-Var and C2 are typical raw values
C1-VAR: +0.005
C2
: 0.97
for a CO-free measuring path.
k back
save: Enter Save adjustment results with Enter
Do you want to start
the adjust procedure?

4. 6

Function test
Control functions, analog output signals, see menu structure on page 48
Display and switching functions, see menu structure on page 48
Measured value function test:
Test set with 3 neutral density filters: Part No. 2031447
Test set with CO cells and 3 neutral density filters: 2021529

Test cells

Subject to change without notice

Fig. 25

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Operation

VICOTEC410

Operation

Subject to change without notice

Access
Operation
Status messages

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Operation

5. 1

Authorized persons/access protection

SICK Service technicians


Trained personnel

5.1.1

Recognizing an unsafe operating state

Fig. 26

Recognizing an unsafe operating state

Display
Smoke

escaping from the housing

Humidity

penetrating the device

Electrical circuits
Interface

Or moisture condensation on
electrical connections
Damaged or broken
Damaged or deformed

Noise

Unusual noises can be heard


from device

Smoke

escaping from the housing

Measure
1 Shut the device down immediately.
2 Have the device serviced.
1 Shut the device down immediately.
2 Localize and stop liquid source.
3 Have the device serviced.
1 Shut the device down.
2 Dry connections.
1 Shut the device down.
2 Have damage repaired.
Shut the device down.
Have repairs carried out.
If occurring due to heat from inside the device: Shut
the device down immediately.
If caused by acute external effects: Localize heat
source and protect the device provisionally against
the heat effects.
Otherwise: Have the device checked immediately by a
skilled person.
Check malfunction displays and malfunction messages of the device
Have device checked by a skilled person.
Shut the device down immediately.
Have the device serviced.

CAUTION: Danger caused by unsafe operating state


When the device is in an unsafe state or could be:
Shut the device down, disconnect from the mains voltage and signal voltage and secure against unallowed or accidental start-up.
5. 2

Standard procedures
Following actions are possible during operation after the RCU housing has been opened:

Display warnings and error messages in plain-text

Set device to maintenance or trigger a system start

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Read off measured value on the display (measuring operation)

Operation

5.2.1

Checking malfunction displays

Warning or malfunction

32

ice

Dig in

Display warnings and error messages in plain-text

5.3

Menus
See also p. 56, 5.3 and p. 40, Fig. 23

5.4

Status messages

Subject to change without notice

See also Table 1666

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Operation

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Shutdown

VICOTEC410

Shutdown

Subject to change without notice

Preparations
Switch-off procedure

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Shutdown

6. 1

Technical knowledge necessary for shutdown


The VICOTEC410 is used for controlling or regulating the tunnel ventilation plants and
therefore a shutdown could lead to tunnel closure. Therefore, always coordinate shutdowns
with the tunnel operator.

6. 2

Safety information on shutting down


Have the shutdown performed by trained personnel or a SICK Service technician. Comply
with the applicable tunnel safety test.

6. 3

Shutdown preparations

Inform connected locations


Passivate/deactivate safety devices
Save data
Clarify measuring point access (tunnel closure, jack lift ...)

6. 4

Switch-off procedure

6. 5

Switching the device off


Disconnect the device from the mains.

6. 6

Protective measures for the shutdown device

6.6.1

Measures for short-term shutdown


CAUTION:
CO receiver/cell can be damaged without air-conditioning.

6.6.2

Measures for long-term storage


Observe the environmental requirements defined in the specifications.
Store dry and free from dust.

Transport

6. 8

Choose appropriate packing for the optical, electronic measuring devices. Preferably
use the delivery cartons.

Disposal
The device can be easily dismantled into single components which can then be recycled
accordingly as raw materials.
The following subassemblies contain substances that have to be disposed of
separately:
Electronics: Condensers, rechargeable batteries, batteries.
Display: Liquid of LC display.

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6. 7

Maintenance

VICOTEC410

Maintenance

Subject to change without notice

Maintenance plan
Maintenance work
Preventative maintenance
Recommended spare parts

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Maintenance

7. 1

VICOTEC410 maintenance

7.1.1

Maintenance planning
The main task is to check the sensors, in regular intervals, for outer damage and contamination on the optical interfaces.
No general recommendations can be made for the maintenance time frame because the
load levels depend on several factors, such as, for example, traffic volumes, dirt and wetness carried into the tunnel, amount of road salt used, air flow relations in the tunnel etc.
Maintenance recommendation
The maintenance recommendation is, during the starting period after installation, to check
the sensors after 6 weeks and to check the degree of contamination. The maintenancefree cycle can then be extended and planned over a longer term as experience is gained.
Cleaning is normally required twice a year at the most.
NOTICE: Contamination inspection
For safety reasons, the sensors should be inspected and cleaned at least
once a year.
Automatic contamination measurement provides additional safety. The system itself continuously monitors contamination of the sensor optics. If the contamination limit value is
exceeded, the evaluation unit issues an early warning that leaves enough time for preparing the maintenance work and that no malfunctions occur.
When requesting Customer Service from SICK
Request SICK's Customer Service in writing to the responsible office 4 weeks before the
planned maintenance date at the latest. Before this date, the customer must ensure:
Safe access to, and safeguarding the assembly and workplaces in the tunnel.
The tunnel/traffic lane should be closed when necessary
Provision of a jack lift or ladders and adequate lighting at the installation locations
Availability of a skilled person with knowledge of local conditions.

Subject to change without notice

Inform Service about malfunctions or potential repairs as early as possible.


The Service engineer can then have the spare parts and consumables that
may be necessary available for the maintenance date and thus avoid unnecessary and expensive multiple journeys.

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7.2

Maintenance work

7.2.1

Cleaning the sensors


NOTICE: Procedure when cleaning the tunnel
Switch the VICOTEC system to operating mode Maintenance
Be sure to cover sensor tubes with closure caps
Never touch sensors directly with washing brushes (risk of modifying
optical alignment which can cause a device malfunction)
After cleaning, check the optical interfaces of the sensors for contamination; when necessary, clean the optical interfaces in accordance with
maintenance regulations, see p. 62, 7.2.1.
Preparation
Secure the place of work
Provide sufficient lighting, power supply, jack lift.
Have available:
Cleaning brushes for dust protection tubes
Clean optical cleaning cloth (available as an option; Part No. 4 003 353)
Optical cleaning liquid (available as an option; Part No. 5 600 986), or pure alcohol
and distilled water (no ethyl alcohol)
Cleaning
Dismount the dust protection tube of the sensor
Clean optical interfaces of the sensors properly
Refit the tube properly
Carry out a zero adjust, see Start-up instructions, p. 52, 4.5.6.

Fig. 27

Cleaning the sensors

Sensor left: Front view

Sensor right: Front view

CO optical interface

Subject to change without notice

Counternut (tube fastener)

VIS optical interface

VICOTEC 411: VIS reflector


VICOTEC 412: CO sender
VICOTEC 414: VIS reflector/CO sender

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VICOTEC 412: CO receiver
VICOTEC 414: VIS sender/CO receiver

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7. 3

Spare Parts

7.3.1

Recommended spare parts for 2 years operation


Designation
Cell wheel spare parts set
Lamp

Subject to change without notice

Part No.
2032123
2020237

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Clearing Malfunctions

VICOTEC410

Clearing Malfunctions

Subject to change without notice

General malfunctions
Malfunction messages
Display messages
Measurement errors

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Clearing Malfunctions

8. 1

VICOTEC410 malfunction handling


Troubleshooting strategy
The VICOTEC410 continuously registers all impairments or malfunctions on device components. Such impairments/malfunctions are displayed and processed on the evaluation unit
as follows

Table 15

Malfunction display

Component/Tool
Front panel,
Evaluation unit

Signal

Remark
Functional impairment on system
Warning LED goes
that will not directly lead to corrupt
on
measured values.
Malfunction LED
blinks

Diagnosis
mode

Functional impairment on system


that can lead to system failure or
restricted function. See error memory, logbook

Error memory

Use plain-text messages on existing


Call up menu Error errors to localize and clear the problem (see Troubleshooting Table).

Warning memory

Call up menu
Warning

Plain-text message(s) for pending


warnings

Logbook
(event storage)

Diagnosis mode
Call up menu Logbook

Record of last 20 events

Output for serious


problems (malfunction, error
message)

Relay 1 inactive 1
for VIS unit defect
Relay 2 inactive
for CO unit defect
Relay 3 active for
contamination

Group malfunction for VIS unit

Group malfunction for CO unit

Maintenance request
1

The relay is active during normal operation (no malfunctions), i.e. the contact is closed.

Subject to change without notice

Procedure
1 Call up menu Error to view error messages concerning warning or malfunction signals.
2 Localize possible causes and clear the malfunction using the Error Table.

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8.1.1

Troubleshooting and clearing malfunctions

Table 16

Malfunction display/messages

Error indication
Malfunction LED
goes on; (Warning
LED possibly blinks)

Possible cause
Clearance
Plain-text error mes- Start Diagnosis mode (diag):
sages indicate possi- Call up menu Error (or Warning)
Carry out the specified task for clearance
ble causes

Subject to change without notice

Relay 1:
VIS group malfunction
Relay 2:
CO group malfunction
Relay 3
Maintenance request
Device not respond- Device components
ing
power supply defective

Check power supply on all device components:


If necessary, provide power supply on site
If necessary, reconnect connections on device
components, see p. 27, 3.9
Incorrect operating
Check operating voltage set on the evaluation
voltage
unit:
If necessary, make appropriate settings, see
p. 34, 3.10
Defective fuse
Check fuse in the evaluation unit:
If necessary, replace fuse, fuse position see
p. 70, 8.1.3
No defect localized
Uninstall all device components (electrical) and
yet
reconnect one after the other, see p. 27, 3.9:
Run only the cable from evaluation unit to sensor
right possibly via the terminal box (or connection unit with separate voltage supply)
Sensor right possibly via terminal box
Cable between sensors possibly via sensor left
terminal box
Error occurs again
Replace the component connected beforehand,
contact Service
24 V/5 V supply
Check 24 V/5 V supply, replace evaluation unit
defective
resp. electronic board module; contact Service
EEPROM parameters EEPROM parameter Reset parameters!
set invalid
Call up Maintenance mode (maint)
Trigger menu item Reset Parameters
Set parameters again, see p. 45, 4.5.2
Perform zero adjust, see p. 52, 4.5.6
Evaluation unit defec- If the error message remains even after all
tive
measures:
Replace evaluation unit or electronic board module; contact Service

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Table 16

Malfunction display/messages

CO: Sensor amplifier


has reached maximum value

CO Motor fault
CO: Sensor no signal

CO: Signal too high

CO: IR source fault

CO: Chopper fault

Clearance
Check cable between evaluation unit and sensor
right and repair when necessary
Check connection on the plug-in terminal on the
evaluation unit and repair when necessary
Check outer or inner plug-in connector on sensor
right and repair when necessary
Check signals with an oscilloscope or contact
Service
Restart the system (new start) after clearance
Call up Maintenance mode (maint)
Trigger menu item System start
Erroneous
Check alignment of sensors and readjust when
necessary, see p. 23, 3.6.2
Light path interrupted Check measuring distance of sensors whether
the light path has been interrupted and clear as
necessary
CO unit, sensor
Contact Service; replace sensor when necessary
right defective
Contamination too
Clean optical interfaces, see
heavy on the optical
p. 62, 7.2.1
interfaces
Light path interrupted Check measuring distance of sensors whether
the light path has been interrupted and clear as
necessary
CO unit, sensor
Check CO raw signal
right defective
Trigger Diagnosis mode (diag)
Call up and check menu item CO raw signal, contact Service when necessary
CO unit, sensor
Check CO raw signal
right defective
Trigger Diagnosis mode (diag)
Call up and check menu item CO raw signal,
contact Service when necessary
CO unit, sensor left
defective
Contact Service; replace sensor when necessary
IR source defective
Sensor left power
supply defective
CO unit, sensor left Contact Service; replace sensor when necessary
defective

CO: Device not ready, Operating temperawarming up


ture not yet reached

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Error indication
Possible cause
CO: Sensor communi- Communication
cation
between sensor and
evaluation unit interrupted

Clearing Malfunctions

Table 16

Malfunction display/messages

Error indication
Possible cause
VIS: Sensor communi- Communication
cations
between sensor and
evaluation unit interrupted

VIS: Sensor malfunction


VIS: No signal

VIS unit, sensor


right defective
Incorrect sensor
alignment
Contamination too
heavy on the optical
interfaces
Light path interrupted

VIS unit, sensor


right defective

VIS: No valid reference value

VIS: Sensor amplifier


has reached maximum value

Contact Service; replace sensor when necessary


Check alignment of sensors and readjust when
necessary, see p. 23, 3.6.2
Clean optical interfaces, see p. 62, 7.2.1
Check measuring distance of sensors whether
the light path has been interrupted and clear as
necessary
Check VIS raw signal
Trigger Diagnosis mode (diag)
Call up and check menu item VIS raw signal
Contact Service
Reset parameters!
Call up Maintenance mode (maint)
Trigger menu item Reset Parameters
Set parameters again, see p. 45, 4.5.2
Perform zero adjust, see p. 52, 4.5.6

Incorrect sensor
alignment

Check alignment of sensors and readjust when


necessary, see p. 23, 3.6.2
Clean optical interfaces, see
p. 62, 7.2.1
Light path interrupted Check measuring distance of sensors whether
the light path has been interrupted and clear as
necessary
VIS unit, sensor
Check VIS raw signal
right defective
Trigger Diagnosis mode (diag)
Call up and check menu item VIS raw signal

Subject to change without notice

VIS: Signal too high

No valid reference
value for visibility
measurement after
system start or span
test

Clearance
Check cable between evaluation unit and sensor
right and repair when necessary
Check connection on the plug-in terminal on the
evaluation unit and repair when necessary
Check outer or inner plug-in connector on sensor
right and repair when necessary
Check signals with an oscilloscope, contact Service when necessary
Restart the system (new start) after clearance
Call up Maintenance mode (maint)
Trigger menu item System start

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8.1.2

Warnings

Table 17

Warning messages

Warning message
CO: Sensor low signal,
contamination
VIS: Sensor low signal, contamination
CO: Warming up
VIS: Warming up

Possible cause
Contamination too
heavy on the optical
interfaces

Clearance
Clean optical interfaces, see
p. 62, 7.2.1/
Perform zero adjust after cleaning, see p. 52,
4.5.6

Wait for warm-up phase of the device to complete


(approx. 30 min.)
VIS: RS422 communi Test the RS422 interface
cation
Connect test plug* to RS422 socket
Call up Maintenance mode (maint), trigger menu Test RS422
Error only possible on RS422 socket on
Check signals with an oscilloscope or conMaster in the fog con- evaluation unit defective
tact Service
figuration
Replace the defective interface evaluation unit,
contact Service
Connection to cenCheck connection to connected central comtral computer interputer, reestablish when necessary
rupted/defective
Operating temperature not yet reached

Subject to change without notice

* Wire the test plug, see p. 70, 8.1.3

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8.1.3

Further tips on troubleshooting


Troubleshooting on the evaluation unit - standard version

Fig. 28

LED displays, signals and fuses on the evaluation unit

LED on when the


output is active, i.e.
a signal is available
Digital input 1

LEDs light up:


Internal voltage
supply present
24 V DC

230V
40...60Hz

Operating voltage:
230 V AC no jumper
115 V AC jumper

Analog output 1 (VIS)


Analog output 2 (CO)

Analog out

RS 232

Power
+5 V, +24 V

Service

Dig in
Maintenance

VIS CO

Digital out

Relay 1
Relay 2
Relay 3

+
-

+
-

115V
+
-

5 V DC

RS422 connection
PE N L1

Fuse
2,5AT 250V

RS 422

RS422 test plug

Fuses
2.5 AT, 250 V

Subject to change without notice

Jumpers
Tx+ Rx+
Tx Rx

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Troubleshooting on the evaluation unit - PROFIBUS version

Fig. 29

LED displays, signals and fuses on the evaluation unit

Subject to change without notice

Terminator slot
LEDs TD, RD on during
data transfer or communication with the
PROFIBUS Master

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Troubleshooting on the CO unit

Fig. 30

LED displays on the CO unit

Sensor right: CO receiver


Control display for optic area heating
LED on/off Heating off/on

Status display
LED on: Uninterrupted
operation

Ventilator
TD RD

Communication display:
Both LEDs on: Data to EvU (TD)
LED RD on: Data from EvU or CO
receiver

Cell wheel display


LED blinks when cell wheel rotates
LED off when chopper signal missing

Sensor left: CO sender

Subject to change without notice

IR lamp display
LED on when lamp has voltage and chopper disk rotates.

IR lamp voltage display:


LED on when supply voltage
available for the lamp.

Internal voltage display:


LED on when supply voltage available for
motor and electronics.

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Troubleshooting on the VIS unit


Fig. 31

LED displays on the VIS unit

Sensor right: VIS unit

Processor control display:


LED on: Uninterrupted
operation

1:1

Communication display:
Both LEDs on:
Data to EvU (TD)
LED RD on:
Data from EvU or CO
receiver

TD RD

-5 V +5V
Control display for optic
area heating
LED on when heating on

1:1

Supply voltage display:


LED on: Voltage too low

Subject to change without notice

Supply voltage display:


+5 V/5 V:
LEDs on when respective voltage present

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8.1.4

Sensor values
The sensor values shown in the Table are valid for uninterrupted, steady state operation
within specified limits.
Retrieving these data
Call up Diagnosis mode (diag) and then navigate to and retrieve CO or VIS raw signals.

Table 18

CO unit raw data

Raw value
V1
V2
DK
CC
TE
TO
TD
TG
Table 19

Description
CO voltage
Zero point correction value
Peltier current
Temperature for electronics
Temperature for optic chamber
Temperature for detector
Temperature for environment

Typical value range


2.7 ... 3.6
3.9 ... 4.9
0 ...~ 250
450 ... 700
50 ... 60
59.5 ... 60.5
10.4 ... 11.0
Measured value

Description
Receiver signal
Control receiver signal
Current LED
Temperature for optic chamber
Transmission
HTC factor
Free view
Visibility, daily maximum

Typical value
2.8 ... 4.5 at 25 C
2.495 ... 2.515 at 25 C
15 ... < 40 C at 25 C
59.5 ... 60.5
70 ... 100 %
0 ... 15 1/km
3.1 ... 5 V
3.1 ... 5 V

N2 voltage

VIS unit raw data

Subject to change without notice

Raw value
RR
RC
LC
TS
TR
KF
Mx
DM

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Specifications

VICOTEC410

Specifications

Subject to change without notice

Declaration of Conformity
Approvals
Technical data

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Specifications

9. 1

Compliances
The technical version of this device complies with the following EU directives
and EN standards:
EU Directive: LVD (Low Voltage Directive)
EU Directive: EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
Applied EN standards:
EN 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory use
EN 61326, Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC
requirements

9.1.1

Electrical protection
Insulation: Protection class 1 in accordance with EN 61010-1
Insulation coordination: Measuring category II in accordance with EN61010-1.
Contamination: The device operates safely in an environment up to contamination level
2 in accordance with EN 61010-1 (usual, non-conductive contamination and temporary
conductivity by occasional moisture condensation).
Electrical energy: The wiring system to the mains supply voltage of the system must be
installed and fused according to the relevant regulations.

Subject to change without notice

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Specifications

9.1.2

Declaration of Conformity
The CE Declaration of Conformity for the VICOTEC410 has the number 9057802 and can
be requested from SICK.

9.1.3

Laws, standards, guidelines complied with


EC Directive 2006/95/EC
EC Directive EMC 2004/108/EC
EN61010-1
EN61326
and usable in accordance with guidelines and recommendations of the
RABT (Directive for Construction and Operation of Road Tunnels)
ASTRA (Swiss Federal Roads Authority)
RVS (Standards and Regulations for Road Traffic)
EC Directive 2004/54
PIARC (Permanent International Association for Road Construction)

Table 20

Standards and their significance

Document No
RL 2006/95/EC
RL 2004/108/EC
EN 61010-1
EN61326

Subject to change without notice

Short description
Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive/2004/108/EC
Safety Requirements Electrical Equipment
Electrical Equipment for Measurement

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Specifications

9. 2

Technical Data

Table 21

Technical data overview

Technical data
General Data
Measured variable

VICOTEC411

VICOTEC412

Extinction coefficient: Heat CO concentration: ppm


transmission coefficient

Measuring principle

Scattered light

Negative gas correlation

Measuring path
Measuring range

10 m (0.5 m)
VIS: K = 0 to 15 1/km

CO: 0 300 ppm

Repeat accuracy

VIS: 0.1 1/km

CO: 2 ppm

Ambient temperature
Storage temperature
Connections
Interfaces

30 to +60 C
30 to +85 C

Analog outputs1
Relays1)

Digital input
Power supply
Connection unit2
Evaluation unit

Extinction coefficient: Heat


transmission coefficient
CO concentration: ppm
VIS: Scattered light
CO: Negative gas correlation
VIS: K = 0 15 1/km
CO: 0 300 ppm
VIS: 0.1 1/km
CO: 2 ppm

CAN bus, sensors electrically isolated,


RS422 electrically isolated, RS 232
PROFIBUS DP
2 channels, 0 - 20 mA,
Live Zero selectable 0, 2, 4 mA
3 outputs for CO malfunction, visibility malfunction, display maintenance/contamination/warning
Switching voltage 125 V AC; max. switching current 60 VA
Switching voltage 150 V AC; max. switching current 30 VA
5 V max., 2 mA;
External maintenance switch
190 V to 260 V AC; 50 Hz or
95 V to 130 V AC; 60 Hz
190 V to 260 V AC; 50 Hz or
95 V to 130 V AC; 60 Hz
Max. 45 VA
Max. 80 VA
typical 20 VA
typical 45 VA

Power input
for evaluation unit with
sensor
Protection class, dimensions
Protection class
IP65
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Sensor
190 x 259 x 541 mm
Evaluation unit
230 x 110 x 280 mm

Max. 90 VA
typical 50 VA

Not for PROFIBUS version


With power supply for sensors
Subject to change without notice

1
2

VICOTEC414

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9.2.1

Dimensions

9.2.2

Dimensions, VICOTEC410 sensor and evaluation unit

Fig. 32

Dimensions, VICOTEC410 sensor

>130

39

128

259

259

539

205

72
190

Dimensions, evaluation unit RCU410 (in mm)


254
180

37

122
116
110

48

Subject to change without notice

348.6

330

280

30

8,3

Fig. 33

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Specifications

Dimensions, connection unit

9.2.3

Terminal box left

Terminal box right

PG11

PG11

27
21

57

57

PG11

PG13.5

125
6

113

14
23

23

14

80

52

52

80

PG13.5

PG13.5

57

Connection unit with separate voltage supply

175
163

52

81

Subject to change without notice

30,5

80

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Important Information

VICOTEC410

10

Important Information

Subject to change without notice

Main safety information


Main operating information
Intended use
Own responsibility

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Important Information

10 . 1

Main safety information

10.1.1

Authorized personnel
Persons responsible for safety must ensure the following:
All work on device parts is carried out by qualified personnel only. Qualified persons are
those who, based on their training, experience or instruction as well as their knowledge
of relevant standards, regulations, accident prevention rules and plant conditions, are
authorized by those responsible for safety for personnel and the plant to carry out such
work. It is decisive that these persons can recognize and avoid possible hazards in a
timely manner.
Skilled persons are persons according to DIN VDE 0105 or IEC 364 or directly comparable standards such as DIN 0832.
These persons have adequate knowledge through training
These skilled persons have the delivered Operating Instructions as well as the associated system documentation available during all work, and observe these documents
with regard to avoiding hazards and damage.
Contact the manufacturer before using this measuring device for other purposes where the
device functionality cannot be judged properly within such applications.

10.1.2

Intended use

10.1.3

The VICOTEC410 measuring system and its system components are only to be used for
measuring visibility and/or CO concentrations in road tunnels.

Prerequisite
All planning, assembly, installation, start-up, maintenance and repair work must be carried
out by adequately instructed personnel only and checked by the responsible skilled persons.

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Use the system in accordance with the technical data and specifications regarding permissible usage, assembly, connection, ambient, and operating conditions (refer to the
order documents, device user information (type plates etc.), as well as the documentation supplied with the system).
Persons carrying out the work must be aware of, and observe general assembly and
safety regulations,
Act according to local, system-specific conditions and risks arising from technical operating and regulations, in particular local road safety regulations.
Ensure proper use of tools and hoist and transport equipment.
Provide sufficient protection devices and personal safety equipment and ensure that
these are used by the personnel.
Secure system components delivered without a degree of protection with effective protection devices on-site.
Observe all measures necessary for conservation of value, e.g. during transport and
storage and/or maintenance and inspection.

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10.1.4

Important Information

10.1.5

Avoiding consequential damage arising from device malfunctions


In order to avoid malfunctions that can lead to direct or indirect person or property damage, the operator must ensure:
Personnel responsible for maintenance can be informed at any time and as quickly as
possible.
Maintenance personnel are trained to be able to respond to malfunctions on the
VICOTEC410 and to react correctly to related operational malfunctions.
Defective operating resources are switched off immediately in case of doubt.
That switching off does not lead directly to subsequent malfunctions.
Switching outputs Data valid for CO and VIS are wired correctly and are processed in
the control station without having to close the tunnel.

NOTICE: Procedure when cleaning the tunnel


Switch the VICOTEC system to operating mode Maintenance
Be sure to cover sensor tubes with closure caps
Never touch sensors directly with washing brushes (risk of modifying
optical alignment which can cause a device malfunction)
After cleaning, check the optical interfaces of the sensors for contamination; when necessary, clean the optical interfaces in accordance with
maintenance regulations, see p. 62, 7.2.1.
10.1.6

Environmentally acceptable behavior and disposal


Observe applicable waste disposal regulations to protect the environment.
Sensor subassemblies are easy to dismantle and disposed of as waste.
Sensor outer housing, optics chassis and brackets are made of aluminium and can be
recycled.

NOTICE: Suitable disposal!


Do not dispose of electronic components from VISOTEC410 system components as household waste. Dispose of these components in a suitable facility.

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Intended use

10.2.1

Purpose of the device

Subject to change without notice

Operate the VISOTEC410 visibility/CO measuring device as specified by the manufacturer,


i.e. only use the VICOTEC410 measuring system and its system components to measure
visibility and/or CO concentrations in road tunnels.
10.2.2

Installation location
The opto-electronic VICOTEC410 measuring device supports continuous, delay-free measurement of visibility and CO concentrations in road tunnels. The sturdy, compact sensors
are designed as contact-free, direct in-situ measuring devices.
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Important Information

10 . 3

Responsibility of user
These Operating Instructions serve understanding the function, and explain assembly,
installation and maintenance work as well as how to operate the VICOTEC410. Other documents may contain more detailed information but can never replace these Operating
Instructions.
Target groups of this document
SICK Service technicians or trained customer personnel; qualified technicians/engineers - with excellent device knowledge
Operators. customer installation personnel, technicians for measurement and control
technology, electric, electronics - with basic device knowledge
Correct use
Only use the device as described in these Operating Instructions (--> page 44). The
manufacturer bears no responsibility for any other use.
Carry out the specified maintenance work.
Do not remove, add or change any components in or on the device unless such changes
are officially allowed and specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise any warranty by the
manufacturer becomes void.
Read the Operating Instructions before starting the work! Observe all warning
information exactly!
Special local conditions
Follow all local laws, regulations and company-internal operating directives applicable
at the installation location.
Keeping documents
These Operating Instructions:
Must be available for reference.
Must be passed on to new owners.

10 . 4

Additional documentation/information.

Subject to change without notice

Check the contents of the CD delivered with the product (PN:2058621).

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