Introduction 1

Safety instructions 2

Product description 3
Industrial controls
Planning / configuring 4
Command and signaling devices
SIRIUS 8WD46 electronically 5
Mounting
configurable signaling columns
Connecting 6
Configuration Manual

Technical specifications 7

Dimension drawings 8

Accessories 9

Third-party software A

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Table of contents

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Purpose of this documentation ............................................................................................ 7
1.2 Target group ........................................................................................................................ 8
1.3 Required knowledge ............................................................................................................ 9
1.4 Siemens Industry Online Support ....................................................................................... 10
1.5 Siemens Industry Online Support app................................................................................. 12
1.6 Support Request ................................................................................................................ 13
2 Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 Warning concerning misuse ............................................................................................... 15
2.2 Important notes................................................................................................................. 16
2.3 Before commencing work: Isolating the equipment from the supply system and ensuring
that it cannot be reconnected. ........................................................................................... 17
2.4 Recycling and disposal ....................................................................................................... 18
2.5 Cybersecurity information .................................................................................................. 19
3 Product description.............................................................................................................................. 21
3.1 Product overview ............................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Application areas ............................................................................................................... 22
3.3 Intended purpose and use.................................................................................................. 23
3.4 Function ............................................................................................................................ 24
3.5 Recommendation for the color assignment ........................................................................ 25
3.6 Recommendation for flashing signaling columns ................................................................ 26
4 Planning / configuring ......................................................................................................................... 27
4.1 Configuration options ........................................................................................................ 27
4.2 Planning / configuring - conventional 24 V variant .............................................................. 28
4.2.1 System requirements ......................................................................................................... 28
4.2.2 Configuration software ...................................................................................................... 28
4.2.3 Start configuration software............................................................................................... 28
4.2.4 Configuration area ............................................................................................................. 30
4.2.5 Firmware area.................................................................................................................... 30
4.2.6 "This software" area ........................................................................................................... 30
4.2.7 Device information area ..................................................................................................... 31
4.2.8 Support area...................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.9 Set language...................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.10 Delivery condition of conventional 24 V variant .................................................................. 31
4.2.11 New configuration ............................................................................................................. 32

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4.2.12 Create new configuration from templates ........................................................................... 33

4.2.13 Load configuration from connected signaling column......................................................... 34
4.2.14 Open an existing configuration .......................................................................................... 34
4.2.15 Updating configuration software ........................................................................................ 35
4.2.16 Update firmware ................................................................................................................ 35
4.2.17 Mode: Autoscale ................................................................................................................ 37
4.2.17.1 Select variant of the signaling column ................................................................................ 38
4.2.17.2 Add or remove tier ............................................................................................................. 38
4.2.17.3 Shift tier ............................................................................................................................ 38
4.2.17.4 Select color........................................................................................................................ 39
4.2.17.5 Select light effect ............................................................................................................... 41
4.2.17.6 Select brightness ............................................................................................................... 41
4.2.17.7 Select siren ........................................................................................................................ 41
4.2.17.8 Select pin........................................................................................................................... 43
4.2.17.9 Adapting the pin configuration........................................................................................... 44
4.2.17.10 Simulate input signals ........................................................................................................ 45
4.2.17.11 Finalize configuration......................................................................................................... 46
4.2.18 Mode: Signaling column .................................................................................................... 46
4.2.18.1 Select variant of the signaling column ................................................................................ 47
4.2.18.2 Add or remove tier ............................................................................................................. 48
4.2.18.3 Shift tier ............................................................................................................................ 48
4.2.18.4 Select color........................................................................................................................ 48
4.2.18.5 Select light effect ............................................................................................................... 50
4.2.18.6 Select brightness ............................................................................................................... 51
4.2.18.7 Select siren ........................................................................................................................ 51
4.2.18.8 Select pin........................................................................................................................... 53
4.2.18.9 Simulate input signals ........................................................................................................ 54
4.2.18.10 Finalize configuration......................................................................................................... 55
4.2.19 Mode: Filling level.............................................................................................................. 55
4.2.19.1 Select variant of the signaling column ................................................................................ 56
4.2.19.2 Selecting the number of signal combinations ..................................................................... 56
4.2.19.3 Selecting the color for the filling level indicator................................................................... 57
4.2.19.4 Select color........................................................................................................................ 57
4.2.19.5 Selecting a color gradient................................................................................................... 59
4.2.19.6 Configuring a filling level indicator...................................................................................... 60
4.2.19.7 Add or remove tier ............................................................................................................. 61
4.2.19.8 Shift tier ............................................................................................................................ 61
4.2.19.9 Select light effect ............................................................................................................... 61
4.2.19.10 Select brightness ............................................................................................................... 62
4.2.19.11 Select siren ........................................................................................................................ 62
4.2.19.12 Configuring pins in filling level mode .................................................................................. 64
4.2.19.13 Adapting the pin configuration........................................................................................... 66
4.2.19.14 Simulate input signals ........................................................................................................ 67
4.2.19.15 Finalize configuration......................................................................................................... 68
4.2.20 Mode: Individual ................................................................................................................ 68
4.2.20.1 Select variant of the signaling column ................................................................................ 69
4.2.20.2 Configuring states.............................................................................................................. 70
4.2.20.3 Adapting a state................................................................................................................. 71
4.2.20.4 Selecting a custom siren .................................................................................................... 73
4.2.20.5 Individual tone................................................................................................................... 74
4.2.20.6 Connecting or separating segments ................................................................................... 76
4.2.20.7 Shift tier ............................................................................................................................ 76

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4.2.20.8 Select color........................................................................................................................ 77

4.2.20.9 Select light effect ............................................................................................................... 79
4.2.20.10 Select brightness ............................................................................................................... 79
4.2.20.11 Configuring Individual mode pins ....................................................................................... 79
4.2.20.12 Adapting the pin configuration........................................................................................... 81
4.2.20.13 Duplicate state................................................................................................................... 82
4.2.20.14 Renaming the state............................................................................................................ 83
4.2.20.15 Add state ........................................................................................................................... 83
4.2.20.16 Deleting a state.................................................................................................................. 84
4.2.20.17 Simulate input signals ........................................................................................................ 84
4.3 Planning / configuring – IO-Link variant .............................................................................. 85
4.3.1 System requirements ......................................................................................................... 85
4.3.2 Update firmware ................................................................................................................ 85
4.3.3 Delivery condition of IO-Link variant................................................................................... 88
4.3.4 Power reduction (current consumption) ON ....................................................................... 89
4.3.5 Configuration – IO-Link variant........................................................................................... 89
4.3.6 Importing the IODD ........................................................................................................... 89
4.3.7 Setting the operating mode ............................................................................................... 90
4.3.8 Basic functions................................................................................................................... 90
4.3.9 Parameters for optical functions per segment ..................................................................... 90
4.3.10 Parameters for acoustic functions for 10 custom sounds ..................................................... 91
4.3.11 Global parameters.............................................................................................................. 92
4.3.12 Communication parameters ............................................................................................... 92
4.3.13 Configuration of electronically configurable signaling columns ........................................... 92
4.3.14 Control in autoscale mode ................................................................................................. 94
4.3.15 Control in signaling column mode...................................................................................... 94
4.3.16 Control in filling level mode................................................................................................ 95
4.3.17 Control in Individual mode ................................................................................................. 96
4.3.18 Controlling the siren functions ........................................................................................... 97
4.3.19 Reset function.................................................................................................................... 98
4.3.20 Configuring the IO-Link ...................................................................................................... 99
4.3.20.1 Combinations .................................................................................................................... 99
4.3.20.2 Configuring with STEP 7 and the S7-PCT Port Configuration Tool ....................................... 100
4.3.20.3 Configuring with the S7-PCT port configuration tool (stand-alone) .................................... 101
4.3.20.4 Block library for IO-Link (LIOLink) ..................................................................................... 102
4.3.20.5 Replacing an IO-Link device.............................................................................................. 103
5 Mounting ........................................................................................................................................... 105
5.1 Configuration prior to installation..................................................................................... 105
5.2 Fixing options .................................................................................................................. 106
5.2.1 Floor mounting................................................................................................................ 107
5.2.2 Wall mounting ................................................................................................................. 111
5.2.3 Pipe mounting ................................................................................................................. 114
5.2.4 Removing the lower section ............................................................................................. 117
6 Connecting ........................................................................................................................................ 119
6.1 Conventional variant 24 V ................................................................................................ 119
6.1.1 Electrical connection – conventional 24 V variant ............................................................. 119
6.1.2 Status LED – conventional 24 V variant............................................................................. 120
6.1.3 Wiring example – conventional 24 V variant ..................................................................... 121
6.2 IO-Link variant ................................................................................................................. 122

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6.2.1 Electrical connection for IO-Link variant............................................................................ 122

6.2.2 Status LED – IO-Link variant ............................................................................................. 123
7 Technical specifications ..................................................................................................................... 125
7.1 Technical data in Siemens Industry Online Support........................................................... 125
8 Dimension drawings .......................................................................................................................... 127
8.1 CAx data.......................................................................................................................... 127
8.2 Dimension drawings ........................................................................................................ 128
9 Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 129
9.1 Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 129
9.2 Possible combinations...................................................................................................... 131
A Third-party software.......................................................................................................................... 133
A.1 OSS licenses .................................................................................................................... 133
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 135

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Introduction 1
1.1 Purpose of this documentation
This manual describes the possible uses of the 8WD46 electronically configurable signaling
columns.
In order to provide users with the information they need to operate the system safely,
this manual provides a general explanation regarding operating principles, selection, and
installation.

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1.2 Target group

1.2 Target group

This documentation contains information for the following target groups:
• Decision makers
• Technologists
• Project planning engineers
• Commissioning engineers

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1.3 Required knowledge

1.3 Required knowledge

A general knowledge of the following areas is needed in order to understand this
documentation:
• Low-voltage controls
• Digital circuit logic
• Automation systems
• IO-Link
• Safety and security systems

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1.4 Siemens Industry Online Support

1.4 Siemens Industry Online Support

Information and service

At Siemens Industry Online Support you can obtain up-to-date information from our global
support database:
• Product support
• Application examples
• Forum
• mySupport
Link: Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en)

Product support
You can find information and comprehensive know-how covering all aspects of your product
here:
• FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions
• Manuals/operating instructions
Read online or download, available as PDF or individually configurable.
• Certificates
Clearly sorted according to approving authority, type and country.
• Characteristics
For support in planning and configuring your system.
• Product announcements
The latest information and news concerning our products.
• Downloads
Here you will find updates, service packs, HSPs and much more for your product.
• Application examples
Function blocks, background and system descriptions, performance statements,
demonstration systems, and application examples, clearly explained and represented.
• Technical data
Technical product data for support in planning and implementing your project
Link: Product support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps)

mySupport
The following functions are available in your personal work area "mySupport":
• Support Request
Search for request number, product or subject
• My filters
With filters, you limit the content of the online support to different focal points.

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• My favorites
With favorites you bookmark articles and products that you need frequently.
• My notifications
Your personal mailbox for exchanging information and managing your contacts. You can
compile your own individual newsletter in the "Notifications" section.
• My products
With product lists you can virtually map your control cabinet, your system or your entire
automation project.
• My documentation
Configure your individual documentation from different manuals.
• CAx data
Easy access to CAx data, e.g. 3D models, 2D dimension drawings, EPLAN macros, device
circuit diagrams
• My IBase registrations
Register your Siemens products, systems and software.

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1.5 Siemens Industry Online Support app

1.5 Siemens Industry Online Support app

Siemens Industry Online Support app

The Siemens Industry Online Support app provides you access to all the device-specific
information available on the Siemens Industry Online Support portal for a particular article
number, such as operating instructions, manuals, data sheets, FAQs etc.
The Siemens Industry Online Support app is available for Android and iOS:

Android iOS

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1.6 Support Request

1.6 Support Request

After you have registered, you can use the Support Request form in the online support to send
your question directly to Technical Support:

Support Request: Internet (https://www.siemens.com/support-request)

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1.6 Support Request

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Safety instructions 2
2.1 Warning concerning misuse

NOTICE
Warning of damage to property
Make sure that the equipment is used correctly and as intended, otherwise material damage
cannot be ruled out.
Tampering with the equipment may impair its function.

WARNING
Warning of personal injury. Risk of hearing damage
When using the signaling column with acoustic elements, do not remain for prolonged periods
in the immediate vicinity if the acoustic alarm is sounding. This can lead to hearing damage.

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2.2 Important notes

2.2 Important notes

The products described here have been developed to perform safety-related functions as part of
an overall system or machine. A complete safety-oriented system generally features sensors,
evaluation units, signaling units, and reliable shutdown concepts. It is the responsibility of the
manufacturer to ensure that a system or machine is functioning properly as a whole. Siemens
AG, its regional offices, and associated companies (hereinafter referred to as "Siemens") cannot
guarantee all the properties of an overall installation or machine that has not been designed by
Siemens. Nor can Siemens assume liability for recommendations that appear or are implied in
the following description. No new guarantee, warranty, or liability claims beyond the scope of
the Siemens general terms of supply are to be derived or inferred from the following description.

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2.3 Before commencing work: Isolating the equipment from the supply system and ensuring that it cannot be
reconnected.

2.3 Before commencing work: Isolating the equipment from the

supply system and ensuring that it cannot be reconnected.

DANGER
Hazardous voltage Will cause death or serious injury.
• Disconnect the system and all devices from the power supply before starting work.
• Secure against switching on again.
• Verify that the equipment is not live.
• Ground and short-circuit.
• Erect barriers around or cover adjacent live parts.

DANGER
Hazardous voltage Will cause death or serious injury.
Qualified Personnel.
The device / system may only be commissioned and operated by qualified personnel. For the
purpose of the safety information in these operating instructions, a "qualified person" is
someone who is authorized to energize, ground, and tag devices, systems, and circuits in
accordance with established safety procedures.

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2.4 Recycling and disposal

2.4 Recycling and disposal

For environmentally-friendly recycling and disposal of your old device, contact a company
certified for the disposal of used electrical and electronic equipment, and dispose of the device
as specified in the regulations for your particular country.

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2.5 Cybersecurity information

2.5 Cybersecurity information

Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial cybersecurity functions that support
the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
cybersecurity concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a
concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected
to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary
and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation)
are in place.
For additional information on industrial cybersecurity measures that may be implemented,
please visit
https://www.siemens.com/cybersecurity-industry.
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure
to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Cybersecurity
RSS Feed under
https://new.siemens.com/cert.

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2.5 Cybersecurity information

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Product description 3
3.1 Product overview

Product overview of the electronically configurable 8WD46 signaling columns

-Variants 8WD4615-5JH47 8WD4615-5HH47 8WD4613-5JH47 8WD4613-5JH47

Conventional 24 V var‐ 8WD4615-5JH37 8WD4615-5HH37 8WD4613-5JH37 8WD4613-5HH37
iant
Acoustic element ✓ --- ✓ ---

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3.2 Application areas

3.2 Application areas

Electronically configurable signaling columns are used on machines or in automatic processes
for monitoring complex procedures, as visual or acoustic warning devices in emergency
situations, or for displaying individual production stages.

Application areas
• Metal and mining industry
• Food and beverage industry
• Automotive industry
• Mechanical engineering
• Pharmaceuticals
• Infrastructure / building management systems

Typical areas of application

• Conveyor belts
• Conveying systems
• Packing stations
• Bottling and packaging
• Manufacturing and assembly lines

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3.3 Intended purpose and use

3.3 Intended purpose and use

Areas of application
8WD46 signaling columns are used in machines or in automatic processes for monitoring
complex procedures or as visual or acoustic warning devices in emergency situations, e.g. for
displaying individual assembly stages.

Communication capability of IO-Link variant

The IO Device Description (IODD) provides a full, transparent description of system
characteristics as far as the IO-Link device. The IODD contains information about
communication properties, device parameters, identification data, process data, and
diagnostics data (Importing the IODD (Page 89)).

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3.4 Function

3.4 Function

Mode of operation and properties of the electronically configurable 8WD46 signaling columns
• Thermoplastic enclosure, diameter 72 mm
• With 9 or 15 segments (adjustable number of segments per tier)
• With or without acoustic element
• High degree of protection IP66/IP69 (IP69K), NEMA 4, 4X, 12, 13
• Connection via 4-pin or 8-pin M12 plugs
• Configuration via IO-Link interface or USB-C interface
• Integration into the TIA-Portal via IO-Link

Benefits
Choice of various light and acoustic signals with different functions:
• Light elements with multicolor LEDs
• Variety of colors: > 1 million
• Continuous, blink, flash, and rotating lights; siren
• Volume adjustable up to 105 dB
• Ten configurable sounds
• Extremely resistant to shock and vibrations
• Simple configuration and fast connection using M12 plugs
• No wiring required
• No special tools needed
• Communication capability via connection to IO-Link

More information
www.siemens.de/sirius-signalsaeulen
www.siemens.com/sirius-signaling-columns

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3.5 Recommendation for the color assignment

3.5 Recommendation for the color assignment

Recommended color sequence

Service personnel with poor color vision will find it easier to recognize the meaning indicated by
the illuminated position if a predefined color sequence is used.
As with traffic lights, operating personnel often use not only the color, but also the position
of the lighting for orientation. In this case, the importance of the information diminishes
from top to bottom.
The following color sequence (from top to bottom) is recommended for the assigned
statuses:

Color Meaning Explanation Resulting action

Red Emergency Hazardous condition Immediate action required to deal
with hazardous condition
Yellow Abnormal Impending critical condition Monitoring and/or intervention
Blue Mandatory Indication of condition that requires Mandatory action
action
Green Normal Normal condition Optional actions
White Neutral Further operating states that are not Monitoring
covered by red, yellow, blue, or
green

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3.6 Recommendation for flashing signaling columns

3.6 Recommendation for flashing signaling columns

Flashing lights can be used for the following purposes:
• To attract attention
• To request immediate action
• To indicate a discrepancy between the command and actual states
• To indicate a change in process (flashing during transition)
For more information about flashing frequencies and pulse/pause ratios, please refer to
IEC 61310-1 "Safety of machinery - Indication, marking and acuation".

Note
Note the urgency levels
For higher urgency levels, we recommend using higher flashing rates (see IEC 60073).
If flashing lights or displays are to display higher-priority information, an audible warning should
also be considered.

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4.1 Configuration options

Available operating modes

Mode: Signaling column Mode: Autoscale Mode: Filling level Mode: Individual
Individual segments can be The segments are automati‐ • The segments are used as Each segment can be set and
combined to create a signal cally and uniformly distrib‐ filling level indicators. controlled individually, thus
column tier. The tiers have uted among the number of allowing the maximum num‐
• From 0% (all segments are
fixed positions and can be off controlled pins and status ber of individual signaling op‐
switched off) up to 100% tions.
if the corresponding tier and messages.
optical signal is not triggered. If the segments cannot be uni‐ (all segments are activa‐
formly distributed, the color ted).
with the highest priority will Examples: Progress of order,
be assigned to the last seg‐ tank liquid level, material
ment. quantity

Optical configuration options

Colors Brightness Light effect

• Eight preset colors: The brightness can be adjusted for each Optical states:
tier. • Flashing light
– Red
– Green • Flashlight (single, double, and triple
– yellow flashes)

– Blue • Continuous

– white • Rotating light element

One illumination profile can be selected
– turquoise
for each tier.
– violet
– light yellow
• Custom color configuration
> 1 million colors

Acoustic configuration options (siren)

Sounds Volume
Ten preset sounds can be individually customized. • 80 to 105 dB
• Four different volume levels can be set

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4.2 Planning / configuring - conventional 24 V variant

4.2 Planning / configuring - conventional 24 V variant

4.2.1 System requirements

The following system requirements must be met:
• Windows 10 x86/x64 operating system
• Current Windows updates
• USB port required for hardware configuration

4.2.2 Configuration software

To configure the conventional 24 V variant, download the configuration software:
Download: Configuration software (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/
109807684)
Connect the signaling column to your computer via the USB port.
The configuration software for electronically configurable signaling columns does not need
to be installed. It is executed by means of the .exe file.

4.2.3 Start configuration software

Double-click the "Signaling-Column-8WD46_Configurator.exe" file to start the configuration
software.

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Configuration software homepage

   







  

Item Description
1 Variant of the connected electronically configurable signaling column
2 Configuration area
3 Device information area
4 Set language
5 Support area
6 "This software" area
7 Firmware area
8 Open an existing configuration
9 Load configuration from the electronically configurable signaling column
10 Create new configuration from templates
11 Generate a new configuration
12 Call up start page

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4.2.4 Configuration area

Configuration options

• New configuration: Generate a new configuration (see New

configuration (Page 32)).
• Create from templates: Open standard templates which can
immediately be transferred to the device (see Create new
configuration from templates (Page 33)).
• Load from signaling column 8WD46: Open current configu‐
ration (delivery status, if applicable) for processing (see Load
configuration from connected signaling column (Page 34)).
• Load from file: Open and reuse an existing configuration
(see Open an existing configuration (Page 34)).

4.2.5 Firmware area

• Version: Here you can see which firmware version you are
using when the signaling column is connected.
• Check if new firmware available: Here you can check if a
more recent version of the firmware is available when the
signaling column is connected.
• Download new firmware You can download the latest firm‐
ware here.
• Upload firmware file: Here you can transfer the downloaded
firmware to your device.

4.2.6 "This software" area

• Version: Here you can see which version of the software you
are using.
• Check if new version available: Here you can check if a more
recent version of the software is available.

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4.2.7 Device information area

• Open handbook: You can download a PDF of the "8WD46

electronically configurable signaling columns" manual.
• Open operating instructions: You can download a PDF of the
"8WD46 electronically configurable signaling columns" op‐
erating instructions.
• Legal notice: In this area you can view the OSS license texts
(see OSS licenses (Page 133)).

4.2.8 Support area

Here you will be redirected to Online Support.

4.2.9 Set language

In the top right-hand corner of the screen, select the desired language for the software interface.

4.2.10 Delivery condition of conventional 24 V variant

Factory settings for all variants
• Mode: Autoscale
• Power limitation is deactivated

Variants with 9 segments:

• 3 tiers green / yellow / red
• Continuous
• Max. brightness

Variants with 15 segments:

• 5 tiers white / blue / green / yellow / red
• Continuous
• Max. brightness

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Additionally for variants with siren:

• Continuous tone 2.7 kHz
• Low volume

4.2.11 New configuration

Note
Configuration is also possible without a connected signaling column.
No signaling column needs to be connected in order to perform a configuration for an
electronically configurable signaling column. The configuration can be performed in the
connected or unconnected state. The configuration file can be saved locally on the computer and
loaded again later.

Note
The electronically configurable signaling column can be simultaneously connected to a
computer via USB cable and to the 24 V power supply via the M12 cable.

1. Connect the 8WD46 signaling column to the computer using a USB cable.
The configuration software detects the connected signaling column.
2. If the configuration software does not detect the connected signaling column, click on
"Refresh connected device".

3. In the "Configuration" area, click on "New configuration".

4. On the "Generate a new configuration" page, select the desired mode for your signaling
column. You can choose between "Autoscale mode", "Signaling column mode", "Filling level
mode" or "Individual mode".
5. Click on "Customize" in the area of the required mode.

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4.2.12 Create new configuration from templates

The configuration software provides various predefined configurations that can be transferred
directly to a connected signaling column or used as a basis for your own
configurations.
1. Open the configuration software.
2. In the "Configuration" area, click on "Create new configuration from templates".

3. In the "Create new configuration from templates" dialog box, select the variant of the
signaling column.
4. Select a mode.

5. Select a template and click on "Customize" to load and further edit the template.
6. Click on "Finalize configuration".

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7. Click on "Send to device" to load the template and transfer it directly to the connected
signaling column.
8. Click on "Save" to save the configuration file locally on the computer and transfer it to the
signaling column later.

4.2.13 Load configuration from connected signaling column

If a signaling column is connected to the computer, the configuration software offers the option
of opening the current configuration (delivery status, if applicable) for editing.
If no signaling column is connected, this menu item is grayed out.
1. Open the configuration software.
2. In the "Configuration" area, click on "Load from signaling column 8WD46".

3. The "Configuration" dialog box opens in the set mode, and displays the set configuration.

4.2.14 Open an existing configuration

1. Open the configuration software.
2. In the "Configuration" area, click on "Load from file".

3. Select a stored file. Stored files have the extension ".signal".

4. Open the selected file. The configuration of the selected file is displayed.

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4.2.15 Updating configuration software

Note
An Internet connection must be available.
To perform a software update, the computer must be connected to the Internet.

1. Open the configuration software.

2. In the "This software" area, click on "Check if new version is available".

3. A Siemens web page with the configuration software and its version is opened.
4. If a newer version of the software is available, it can be downloaded and used.

4.2.16 Update firmware

Note
An Internet connection must be available.
To perform a firmware update, the computer must be connected to the Internet.

1. Connect the signaling column to the PC via the USB interface.

2. Open the configuration software.
3. Make sure that the connected signaling column has been recognized by the software.

Check if new firmware available

1. With the signaling column connected, click on "Check if new firmware is available" in the
"Firmware" area to determine whether a more recent version of the firmware used is
available.
2. A message with the result of the check is displayed.

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• If no new firmware is available, the following window appears:

• If a newer version of the firmware is found, the following window is displayed:

Start new firmware download

1. Click on "Start new firmware download".
2. You will be redirected to a web page. Click on the link that is displayed.
3. Save the displayed zip file locally to your PC.

Loading firmware onto the device

1. Navigate to the downloaded zip file.
2. Select "Open".
3. The new firmware is transferred to the connected signaling column.
4. The message "The Firmware update has been successfully installed" is displayed.

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4.2.17 Mode: Autoscale

The segments of the electronically configurable signaling columns are automatically and
uniformly distributed among the number of controlled pins (bits) and status messages. With
this setting, the full potential of the signaling column can be exploited by means of full
surface signaling. For example, if only one status message is active, the entire area of the
signaling column is illuminated in a single color to ensure maximum visibility.
If multiple signals are present, the illuminated surface is split proportionally. If the segments
cannot be uniformly distributed, the last segment is assigned to the color with the highest
priority (highest position within the column). If there are several segments left, they are
distributed evenly according to the prioritization, i.e. the positioning in the column from top
to bottom.

Note
Switch mounting position
If required, the orientation of the displayed signaling column can be rotated by 180 degrees
using the "Switch mounting position" button.

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Note
Power limitation
If required (e.g. in order to take into account the power limitations of control outputs), the power
consumption of the signaling column can be reduced via the "Power limitation" button. In this
case, the current demand of the column is reduced to less than 500 mA. As a result, the
brightness of the visual signals or the volume of the acoustic signals is also reduced.

4.2.17.1 Select variant of the signaling column

If a signaling column has been connected to a computer, the configuration software detects and
displays the variant.

If no signaling column has been connected to a computer, select the variant of the signaling
column to be configured in the configuration software.

4.2.17.2 Add or remove tier

Add tier
Click on the plus sign to add a tier.

Remove tier
Click on the X symbol to remove a tier.

4.2.17.3 Shift tier

If necessary, individual tiers can be shifted up or down.
In the Pos. column, click the up or down arrow to move the tier up or down.

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4.2.17.4 Select color

Each tier can be assigned a predefined standard color or an individual color.

Standard color
1. In the "Color" column, click on the displayed color.
2. In the "Select color" dialog box, select "Standard colors" from the drop-down list.
3. Click on the required color to select a standard color.
The following 8 standard colors are available:
• Red
• yellow
• Green
• white
• Blue
• light yellow

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• violet
• turquoise

Individual color
1. In the "Color" column, click on the displayed color.
2. In the "Select color" dialog box, select "Individual color" from the drop-down list.
3. Enter individual RGB values for red, green, and blue, or select a color by clicking on a color box.
4. Click the "Select color" button to assign the color.

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4.2.17.5 Select light effect

In the "Light effect" column, select the required lighting effect from the drop-down list.
You can choose one of eight light effects.

The setting "None" can be selected if only a siren is to be assigned to the tier.

4.2.17.6 Select brightness

In the "Brightness" column, you can use the slider to set the desired brightness of the selected
color at one of four levels.

4.2.17.7 Select siren

If the connected or selected variant of the electronically configurable signaling column has a
siren, it is possible to select a signal tone that will sound when the tier is activated.

Note
If signal tones are stored for multiple tiers and the tiers are controlled simultaneously, the siren
will sound for the color with the highest priority (highest position within the column).

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1. Click on "No tone" in the "Siren" column.

2. In the "Select tone" dialog box, select the desired tone, volume, and maximum duration.

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3. In the "Tone" drop-down list, select the required tone for the siren. Ten different sounds are
available for selection.

Note
Test tone
To test the selected settings, press the "Play" button. The selected tone is then played via the
computer.

4. Click on the "Select tone" button to specify a tone.

4.2.17.8 Select pin

Standard assignment
The fields are preconfigured with a standard assignment, starting with pin 1 at the lowest level
of the column.
Pin 7 and 8 are preassigned and cannot be used otherwise. The remaining pins can be
adjusted as desired.

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Select pin
In the "Pin" column, select the pin of the 8-pin connector on which the signal for triggering the
tier is sent.

4.2.17.9 Adapting the pin configuration

If required, the assignment of the wire color to the pin can be changed and a description of the
signal can be stored.
1. Click the "PIN configuration" button.

2. In the "Wire color" column, enter the required color.

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3. In the "Description" column, enter the signal description.

4. Click "Save" to apply the selection.

4.2.17.10 Simulate input signals

Once all adjustments have been made, the control can be simulated.
On the pin representation, click on the pin or on a combination of pins which is to activate
the required tier or the required state.

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4.2.17.11 Finalize configuration

1. If necessary, make further changes to the configuration.
2. Click on "Finalize" as soon as all tiers are configured as required. The "Finalize" dialog box
appears.

3. Click on "Save" to save the configuration in a configuration file.

4. Click on "Send to device" to transfer the configuration to the connected signaling column.
5. Click on "Open PDF configuration sheet" to display an overview of the current configuration.
6. Click on "Save PDF configuration sheet" to save the overview of the current configuration as
a PDF file.

4.2.18 Mode: Signaling column

Individual segments of the signaling column can be combined to create a signal column tier.
This enables a conventional signaling column to be realized in an electronically modular
form.
In this mode, the tiers have fixed positions and can be off if the corresponding tier and optical
signal is not triggered.
This mode limits the illuminated surface of the signal within the signal to a certain area.

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Note
Switch mounting position
If required, the orientation of the displayed signaling column can be rotated by 180 degrees
using the "Switch mounting position" button.

Note
Power limitation
If required (e.g. in order to take into account the power limitations of control outputs), the power
consumption of the signaling column can be reduced via the "Power limitation" button. In this
case, the current demand of the column is reduced to less than 500 mA. As a result, the
brightness of the visual signals or the volume of the acoustic signals is also reduced.

4.2.18.1 Select variant of the signaling column

If a signaling column has been connected to a computer, the configuration software detects and
displays the variant.

If no signaling column has been connected to a computer, select the variant of the signaling
column to be configured in the configuration software.

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4.2.18.2 Add or remove tier

Add tier
Click on the plus sign to add a tier.

Remove tier
Click on the X symbol to remove a tier.

4.2.18.3 Shift tier

If necessary, individual tiers can be shifted up or down.
In the Pos. column, click the up or down arrow to move the tier up or down.

4.2.18.4 Select color

Each tier can be assigned a predefined standard color or an individual color.

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Standard color
1. In the "Color" column, click on the displayed color.
2. In the "Select color" dialog box, select "Standard colors" from the drop-down list.
3. Click on the required color to select a standard color.
The following 8 standard colors are available:
• Red
• yellow
• Green
• white
• Blue
• light yellow
• violet
• turquoise

Individual color
1. In the "Color" column, click on the displayed color.
2. In the "Select color" dialog box, select "Individual color" from the drop-down list.

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3. Enter individual RGB values for red, green, and blue, or select a color by clicking on a color box.
4. Click the "Select color" button to assign the color.

4.2.18.5 Select light effect

In the "Light effect" column, select the required lighting effect from the drop-down list.
You can choose one of eight light effects.

The setting "None" can be selected if only a siren is to be assigned to the tier.

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4.2.18.6 Select brightness

In the "Brightness" column, you can use the slider to set the desired brightness of the selected
color at one of four levels.

4.2.18.7 Select siren

If the connected or selected variant of the electronically configurable signaling column has a
siren, it is possible to select a signal tone that will sound when the tier is activated.

Note
If signal tones are stored for multiple tiers and the tiers are controlled simultaneously, the siren
will sound for the color with the highest priority (highest position within the column).

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1. Click on "No tone" in the "Siren" column.

2. In the "Select tone" dialog box, select the desired tone, volume, and maximum duration.

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3. In the "Tone" drop-down list, select the required tone for the siren. Ten different sounds are
available for selection.

Note
Test tone
To test the selected settings, press the "Play" button. The selected tone is then played via the
computer.

4. Click on the "Select tone" button to specify a tone.

4.2.18.8 Select pin

Standard assignment
The fields are preconfigured with a standard assignment, starting with pin 1 at the lowest level
of the column.
Pin 7 and 8 are preassigned and cannot be used otherwise. The remaining pins can be
adjusted as desired.

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Select pin
In the "Pin" column, select the pin of the 8-pin connector on which the signal for triggering the
tier is sent.

4.2.18.9 Simulate input signals

Once all adjustments have been made, the control can be simulated.
On the pin representation, click on the pin or on a combination of pins which is to activate
the required tier or the required state.

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4.2.18.10 Finalize configuration

1. If necessary, make further changes to the configuration.
2. Click on "Finalize" as soon as all tiers are configured as required. The "Finalize" dialog box
appears.

3. Click on "Save" to save the configuration in a configuration file.

4. Click on "Send to device" to transfer the configuration to the connected signaling column.
5. Click on "Open PDF configuration sheet" to display an overview of the current configuration.
6. Click on "Save PDF configuration sheet" to save the overview of the current configuration as
a PDF file.

4.2.19 Mode: Filling level

In this operating mode, the segments of the signaling column are used as a
filling level indicator. This enables precise signaling of the progress of orders
or material availability in machine processes in the form of a rising or falling
illumination profile.

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4.2.19.1 Select variant of the signaling column

If a signaling column has been connected to a computer, the configuration software detects and
displays the variant.

If no signaling column has been connected to a computer, select the variant of the signaling
column to be configured in the configuration software.

4.2.19.2 Selecting the number of signal combinations

1. In the "Number of signal combinations" area, select how many segments of the signaling
column are to be used as a filling level indicator.
2. If not all segments of the signal tower are to be used for level indication:
Use the "Allocation of unassigned segments" field to select how the segments of the
signaling column that are not to be used for filling level indication are to be displayed.

Setting Description
Top (filled) Unassigned segments of the signaling column are positioned at the top and are switched together
with the topmost tier.
Bottom (filled) Unassigned segments of the signaling column are positioned at the bottom and are switched
together with the lowest tier.

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Setting Description
Top (off) Unassigned segments of the signaling column are positioned at the top and are always off.
Bottom (off) Unassigned segments of the signaling column are positioned at the bottom and are always off.

4.2.19.3 Selecting the color for the filling level indicator

Either a uniform color or a color gradient can be selected for the filling level display. In the case
of a color gradient, the sequence of hues between the two colors is calculated automatically.
The color of each individual segment of the filling level indicator can be adjusted later, if
necessary.
In the "Colors" field, select whether the filling level should be displayed in a uniform color or
as a color gradient.

4.2.19.4 Select color

Each tier can be assigned a predefined standard color or an individual color.

Standard color
1. In the "Color" column, click on the displayed color.
2. In the "Select color" dialog box, select "Standard colors" from the drop-down list.
3. Click on the required color to select a standard color.
The following 8 standard colors are available:
• Red
• yellow
• Green
• white
• Blue
• light yellow

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• violet
• turquoise

Individual color
1. In the "Color" column, click on the displayed color.
2. In the "Select color" dialog box, select "Individual color" from the drop-down list.
3. Enter individual RGB values for red, green, and blue, or select a color by clicking on a color box.
4. Click the "Select color" button to assign the color.

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4.2.19.5 Selecting a color gradient

1. In the "Colors" area, select "Color gradient" from the drop-down list.

2. Click on the respective color and select either a standard or an individual color in the "Select
color" dialog box.
3. Click on "Generate configuration".

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4.2.19.6 Configuring a filling level indicator

Note
Switch mounting position
If required, the orientation of the displayed signaling column can be rotated by 180 degrees
using the "Switch mounting position" button.

Note
Power limitation
If required (e.g. in order to take into account the power limitations of control outputs), the power
consumption of the signaling column can be reduced via the "Power limitation" button. In this
case, the current demand of the column is reduced to less than 500 mA. As a result, the
brightness of the visual signals or the volume of the acoustic signals is also reduced.

Note
The "Back to selection" button can be used to retrieve and readjust the configuration of the color
and segments.

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4.2.19.7 Add or remove tier

Add tier
Click on the plus sign to add a tier.

Remove tier
Click on the X symbol to remove a tier.

4.2.19.8 Shift tier

If necessary, individual tiers can be shifted up or down.
In the Pos. column, click the up or down arrow to move the tier up or down.

4.2.19.9 Select light effect

In the "Light effect" column, select the required lighting effect from the drop-down list.
You can choose one of eight light effects.

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The setting "None" can be selected if only a siren is to be assigned to the tier.

4.2.19.10 Select brightness

In the "Brightness" column, you can use the slider to set the desired brightness of the selected
color at one of four levels.

4.2.19.11 Select siren

If the connected or selected variant of the electronically configurable signaling column has a
siren, it is possible to select a signal tone that will sound when the tier is activated.

Note
If signal tones are stored for multiple tiers and the tiers are controlled simultaneously, the siren
will sound for the color with the highest priority (highest position within the column).

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1. Click on "No tone" in the "Siren" column.

2. In the "Select tone" dialog box, select the desired tone, volume, and maximum duration.

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3. In the "Tone" drop-down list, select the required tone for the siren. Ten different sounds are
available for selection.

Note
Test tone
To test the selected settings, press the "Play" button. The selected tone is then played via the
computer.

4. Click on the "Select tone" button to specify a tone.

4.2.19.12 Configuring pins in filling level mode

The fields are preconfigured with a standard assignment, starting with pin 1 at the lowest level
of the column.
Pin 7 and 8 are preassigned and cannot be used otherwise. The remaining pins can be
adjusted as desired.
The filling level indicator is controlled via bit coding. The check boxes in the Pin column
correspond to the 6 pins or signal lines. Placing a check mark in one or more check
boxes indicates that these pins or signal lines must be controlled in order to activate the
corresponding setting.

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Example:
To display the entire column in green, pins 1 to 4 must be controlled.

1. In the "Pin" column, select the pins of the 8-pin connector on which the signal for triggering
the tier is to be sent.

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4.2.19.13 Adapting the pin configuration

If required, the assignment of the wire color to the pin can be changed and a description of the
signal can be stored.
1. Click the "PIN configuration" button.

2. In the "Wire color" column, enter the required color.

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3. In the "Description" column, enter the signal description.

4. Click "Save" to apply the selection.

4.2.19.14 Simulate input signals

Once all adjustments have been made, the control can be simulated.
On the pin representation, click on the pin or on a combination of pins which is to activate
the required tier or the required state.

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4.2.19.15 Finalize configuration

1. If necessary, make further changes to the configuration.
2. Click on "Finalize" as soon as all tiers are configured as required. The "Finalize" dialog box
appears.

3. Click on "Save" to save the configuration in a configuration file.

4. Click on "Send to device" to transfer the configuration to the connected signaling column.
5. Click on "Open PDF configuration sheet" to display an overview of the current configuration.
6. Click on "Save PDF configuration sheet" to save the overview of the current configuration as
a PDF file.

4.2.20 Mode: Individual

In this operating mode a free combination of individual segment settings is mapped to a

certain switching signal. Each segment of the signaling column can be set individually and
the overall setting for the complete column can be controlled as one state. In this way, the
Individual mode enables a maximum number of individual signaling options.

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4.2.20.1 Select variant of the signaling column

If a signaling column has been connected to a computer, the configuration software detects and
displays the variant.

If no signaling column has been connected to a computer, select the variant of the signaling
column to be configured in the configuration software.

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4.2.20.2 Configuring states

Note
Switch mounting position
The "Switch mounting position" button can be used to rotate the orientation of the displayed
signaling column by 180 degrees.

Note
Power limitation
If required (e.g. in order to take into account the power limitations of control outputs), the power
consumption of the signaling column can be reduced via the "Power limitation" button. In this
case, the current demand of the column is reduced to less than 500 mA. As a result, the
brightness of the visual signals or the volume of the acoustic signals is also reduced.

Note
Back to selection
The "Back to selection" button can be used to call up and adjust the configuration of the signaling
column again.

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4.2.20.3 Adapting a state

Note
States
• You can configure up to 64 states s and transfer them to one signaling column.
• A state consists of the individual optical settings of each segment and, if applicable, a signal
tone.

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1. Click on "State".

2. You can make adjustments in the "State" window.

Note
Reset to default settings
The current state can be reset to the default settings using the "Reset" button.

Naming the state

1. In the "State" box, enter a name for the current state.

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4.2.20.4 Selecting a custom siren

If the connected or selected variant of the electronically configurable signaling column has a
siren, it is possible to select a signal tone that will sound when the tier of the state is activated.
1. In the "Siren" box, click on the "No tone" button.

2. In the "Select tone" dialog box, select the desired tone, volume, and maximum duration.

3. Choose whether a standard tone or individual tone is to be used.

4. Click on the "Select tone" button to specify a tone.

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Standard tone
1. In the "Tone" drop-down list, select the required tone for the siren. Ten different sounds are
available for selection.

Note
Test tone
To test the selected settings, press the "Play" button. The selected tone is then played via the
computer.

4.2.20.5 Individual tone

Note
"Individual tone" option
The "Individual tone" option offers the possibility to generate a customer-specific tone on the
basis of various parameters.
More information on the individual settings can be called up via the "Graphical parameter
description" button and clicking on the small question mark.

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1. In the "Select tone" dialog box, select "Individual tone" from the drop-down list.
2. Adjust the settings in the individual boxes.

3. The following image can be called up via the "Graphical parameter description" button to
illustrate the effect of the custom settings:

4. Click on the "Select tone" button to specify a tone.

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4.2.20.6 Connecting or separating segments

If necessary, multiple tiers can be combined and separated again.

Combine tier
1. Click on the "State" button.

2. In the "Combine tier" column, click the "Combine tier" symbol.

Disconnecting tiers
1. Click on the "State" button.

2. In the "Combine tier" column, click the "Separate tier" symbol.

4.2.20.7 Shift tier

If necessary, individual tiers can be shifted up or down.
In the Pos. column, click the up or down arrow to move the tier up or down.

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4.2.20.8 Select color

Each tier can be assigned a predefined standard color or an individual color.

Standard color
1. In the "Color" column, click on the displayed color.
2. In the "Select color" dialog box, select "Standard colors" from the drop-down list.
3. Click on the required color to select a standard color.
The following 8 standard colors are available:
• Red
• yellow
• Green
• white
• Blue
• light yellow

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• violet
• turquoise

Individual color
1. In the "Color" column, click on the displayed color.
2. In the "Select color" dialog box, select "Individual color" from the drop-down list.
3. Enter individual RGB values for red, green, and blue, or select a color by clicking on a color box.
4. Click the "Select color" button to assign the color.

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4.2.20.9 Select light effect

In the "Light effect" column, select the required lighting effect from the drop-down list.
You can choose one of eight light effects.

The setting "None" can be selected if only a siren is to be assigned to the tier.

4.2.20.10 Select brightness

In the "Brightness" column, you can use the slider to set the desired brightness of the selected
color at one of four levels.

4.2.20.11 Configuring Individual mode pins

The fields are preconfigured with a standard assignment, starting with pin 1 at the lowest level
of the column.
Pin 7 and 8 are preassigned and cannot be used otherwise. The remaining pins can be
adjusted as desired.
The filling level indicator is controlled via bit coding. The check boxes in the Pin column
correspond to the 6 pins or signal lines. Placing a check mark in one or more check
boxes indicates that these pins or signal lines must be controlled in order to activate the
corresponding setting.
The individual states are controlled via bit coding. The check boxes in the Pin column
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boxes indicates that these pins or signal lines must be controlled in order to activate the
corresponding setting.

Example:
To activate "State_01", pins 1 to 4 must be energized.

1. In the "Pin" column, select the pins of the 8-pin connector on which the signal for triggering
the tier is to be sent.

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4.2.20.12 Adapting the pin configuration

If required, the assignment of the wire color to the pin can be changed and a description of the
signal can be stored.
1. Click the "PIN configuration" button.

2. In the "Wire color" column, enter the required color.

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3. In the "Description" column, enter the signal description.

4. Click "Save" to apply the selection.

4.2.20.13 Duplicate state

Note
State
You can configure up to 64 states and transfer them to one signaling column.
A state consists of the individual optical settings of each segment and, if applicable, a signal tone.

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1. Click the "Duplicate" icon next to the state you want to duplicate.

2. A copy is created below the selected state.

3. Click on the state to make settings.

4.2.20.14 Renaming the state

1. In the configuration, click the button of the state you want to rename.

2. Click in the field next to "State" and assign a new name.

4.2.20.15 Add state

Note
State
You can configure up to 64 states and transfer them to one signaling column.
A state consists of the individual optical settings of each segment and, if applicable, a signal tone.

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1. Click the "Add state" button in the "States" column.

2. A new state is inserted.

3. Click on the state to make settings.

4.2.20.16 Deleting a state

1. Click the "Delete" icon next to the state you want to delete.

4.2.20.17 Simulate input signals

Once all adjustments have been made, the control can be simulated.
On the pin representation, click on the pin or on a combination of pins which is to activate
the required tier or the required state.

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4.3.1 System requirements

An IO-Link system essentially comprises the following components:
• IO-Link master
• IO-Link device (e.g.: sensors, valves, I/O modules, signal devices)
• Unshielded standard cables
• SIMATIC S7-PCT Port Configuration Tool (an engineering tool for configuring and
parameterizing IO-Link)
The IO-Link master establishes the connection between the IO-Link devices and the
automation system. As part of an I/O system, the IO-Link master is installed either in the
control cabinet or as a remote I/O, with degree of protection IP65/67 protection, directly
in the field. The IO-Link master communicates via various fieldbuses or product-specific
backplane buses. An IO-Link master can have several IO-Link ports (channels). An IO-Link
device can be connected to each port (point-to-point communication). The devices are also
supplied with power via the output socket or the output terminals of the IO-Link master.
More information about IO-Link can also be found in the IO-Link system description, which
can be downloaded from www.io-link.com.

4.3.2 Update firmware

Note
The signaling column is supplied with the latest firmware.
There are no automatic updates.
Check whether you are using the latest firmware.

Requirements
Before you can perform a firmware update, the following requirements must be met:
• The computer must be connected to the Internet.
• The signaling column must be connected to the IO-Link master.
• The S7-PCT Port Configuration Tool must have been installed and is open.

Start new firmware download

Note
You are not notified when a new firmware update is available.

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1. Be sure to download the latest firmware from the Internet: Firmware (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109811208)
2. Save the displayed zip file locally to your PC.

Loading firmware onto the device

1. Open the S7-PCT Port Configuration Tool.
2. Select the Firmware Update tab.
3. Enter the path where you save the firmware.
4. Under "FW Update", you will see the version of the selected firmware.

5. Click Start. The connected device is detected and the current data are displayed.

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6. While the firmware update is in progress, the LED at the bottom of the signaling column is lit
yellow. A progress bar indicates the current status of the updating operation. Updating can
take several minutes.

7. Under "Status" you can see whether the firmware update was successful. The LED on the
bottom of the signaling column flashes green.

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Note
Signaling column settings are retained
After the firmware update, the existing parameter assignment of the signaling column is
retained.

4.3.3 Delivery condition of IO-Link variant

Factory settings for all variants
• Autoscale mode
• Power limitation is activated

Variants with 9 segments:

• 3 tiers green / yellow / red
• Continuous
• Low brightness

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Variants with 15 segments:

• 5 tiers white / blue / green / yellow / red
• Continuous
• Low brightness

Additionally for variants with siren:

• Continuous tone 2.7 kHz
• Low volume

4.3.4 Power reduction (current consumption) ON

Activation of the power reduction is designed to limit the current consumption from the IO-Link
master during commissioning. The current consumption of the IO-Link column is then limited to
a maximum of 200 mA.
After resetting the column to its factory settings, the power reduction parameter is ON and
the LEDs are set to the continuous light pattern with 100% brightness.
Observe the note on IO-Link type/class A and the possible need for an external auxiliary
voltage in section Connecting (Page 119).

4.3.5 Configuration – IO-Link variant

To configure the IO-Link variant, download the IODD.
Setting is via the IO device description (IODD).

4.3.6 Importing the IODD

All functions of the device that are relevant for the machine control system are described in a
standardized IO-Link device description (IODD) file.
1. Go to the download for the IODD configuration software (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109807683).
2. After importing the IODD, search in the controller for new devices.
3. The electronically configurable 8WD46 signaling column is automatically detected.
4. The procedure for importing the IODD and searching for devices depends on the
manufacturer of the controller. Refer to the manufacturer's documentation for more detailed
information.

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4.3.7 Setting the operating mode

The operating mode is set via the "Operating mode" parameter.

Parameter Value Mode

Operating mode 0 Signaling column mode
1 Autoscale mode
2 Filling level mode
3 Individual mode

4.3.8 Basic functions

The following parameters apply for all four operating modes.
The parameters can be used to make the following settings for each segment:
• Standard color
• Light effect
• Brightness
The precise options within each of these settings is described in section Parameters for
optical functions per segment (Page 90).
This allows a free choice of colors for each segment and maximum flexibility in the selection
of the illumination profile since they can also be combined with each other.
This results in a bit count of 24 bits for the process data (16 bits for variants without a siren
and 24 bits for variants with a siren).

4.3.9 Parameters for optical functions per segment

Parameter Value Description

Light effect 0 Continuous
1 Blink 3 Hz
2 Blink 2 Hz
3 Blink 1 Hz
4 Flash (1x)
5 Flash (2x)
6 Flash (3x)
7 Rotating
Red proportion (only relevant for individual color 0...255 Red proportion
PWM)
Green proportion (only relevant for individual color 0...255 Green proportion
PWM)
Blue proportion (only relevant for individual color 0...255 Blue proportion
PWM)

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Parameter Value Description

Brightness 0 Minimum
1 Low
2 High
3 Maximum
Standard color 0 Individual PWM (according to proportion red / green /
blue)
1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue
4 Yellow
5 Light yellow
6 Turquoise
7 Violet
8 White

4.3.10 Parameters for acoustic functions for 10 custom sounds

Parameter Value Description

Tone type 0 Tone off
1 Permanent
2 Pulse tone
3 Rising
4 Falling
5 Alternate
6 Sweep tone
Frequency 1 (start) 245 ... 6000 Frequency at the start of a cycle in Hz
Frequency 2 (stop) 0 (tone type 1) Frequency at the end of a cycle in Hz
(only for rising / falling / al‐ 245 ... 6 000 (tone type 2 ... 6)
ternating)
Frequency 3 (period) 0 (tone type 1) Frequency for time between frequency 1 and frequency 2 in
1 ... 10 000 (tone type 2 ... 6) Hz*10
Volume 0 Low
1 Medium
2 Loud
3 Very loud
Repeat count (only for ris‐ 0 ... 65535 Repeat count
ing / falling / alternating)
Pause after repeat (only for 0 ... 65535 Pause after repeat in ms
rising / falling / alternating)

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Parameter Value Description

Pause between cycles (only 0 ... 65535 Duration of the pause between cycle in ms
for rising / falling / alternat‐
ing)
Hold time frequency 2 (on‐ 0 ... 65535 Setting of the hold time for full-scale frequency in ms
ly for rising / falling / alter‐
nating)

4.3.11 Global parameters

Parameter Value Description

Derating (current consumption) 0 Derating
(current consumption) OFF
1 Derating (current consumption) ON
Corresponds to a consumption of about 200 mA
Installation orientation 0 Normal (base downward)
1 Overhead (e.g. ceiling installation)
Filling level mode (only relevant for filling level op‐ 0 Use settings of segment 1 through 15 or 1 through 9
erating mode) 1 Use setting of segment 1

4.3.12 Communication parameters

The following communication parameters are used:

IO-Link revision V1.1

Bit rate COM3 230400 bps
Min. cycle time 6 ms
SIO mode No
Block parameterization Yes
Data storage Yes
In the event of communication problems, check the settings and correct them if necessary.

4.3.13 Configuration of electronically configurable signaling columns

Data records

Index Subindex Parameter Ac‐ Byte Val‐ Description

cess length ue

02 System command wo 1 130 Use factory settings

16 Manufacturer's name ro 48 SIEMENS AG

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Index Subindex Parameter Ac‐ Byte Val‐ Description

cess length ue

17 Manufacturer's text ro 48
18 Product name ro 32 Signal light platform
19 Product ID ro 16
20 Product text ro 64 Platform for signal lights
21 Serial number ro 16 Not in use
22 Hardware revision ro 16 AB
23 Firmware revision ro 16 1.21
24 Application-specific identifier r/w 32
25 Function tag r/w 32
26 Location tag r/w 32
36 Device status ro
37 Detailed device status ro
74 Operating hours ro 4
100 Mode r/w 1
101 - 1 Light effect r/w 1
115
2 PWM R r/w 1
3 PWM G r/w 1
4 PWM B r/w 1
5 Brightness r/w 1
6 Standard color r/w 1
7 Not used r/w 1
8 Priority r/w 1
120 - 1 Mode r/w 1
130
2 Frequency 1 (start) r/w 2
3 Frequency 2 (stop) r/w 2
4 Frequency 1 (period) r/w 2
5 Volume r/w 1
6 Repeat count r/w 2
7 Pause after repeat r/w 2
8 Pause between cycles r/w 2
9 Hold time frequency 2 r/w 2
131 Derating r/w 1
132 Filling level mode r/w 1
138 Overhead r/w 1
139 Number of elements r/w 1

ro = read only
wo = write only
r/w = read/write

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4.3.14 Control in autoscale mode

The autoscale mode is the standard operating mode on delivery.
In this operating mode, the segments of the electronically configurable signaling columns
are automatically divided equally between the number of triggered pins (bits) and status
warnings.
With this setting, the full potential of the electronically configurable signaling column can be
exploited by means of full surface signaling.
For example, if only one status message is active, the entire area of the electronically
configurable signaling column is illuminated in a single color to ensure maximum visibility.

If multiple signals are present, the illuminated surface is split proportionally. If the segments
cannot be uniformly distributed, the color with the highest priority will be assigned to the
last segment or remaining segments.
The process data for autoscale mode can be found in the following table:

Byte 1 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Description - - - - Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg
5 4 3 2 1

In this operating mode, the process data is reduced to 5 bits (variant with 15 segments) or 3
bits (variant with 9 elements).
The parameters of segments 1 to 5 are used for the setting.

4.3.15 Control in signaling column mode

Individual segments of the electronically configurable signaling column can be combined to
create a signal column tier. This enables a conventional signaling column to be realized in an
electronically modular form.
In this mode, the tiers have fixed positions and can be off if the corresponding tier and optical
signal is not triggered.

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This mode limits the illuminated surface of the signal within the signal to a certain area.
The maximum number of tiers selectable is 3 (for 9 segments) or 5 (for 15 segments).
The process data for this operating mode can be found in the following table:

Byte 1 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Description - - - - Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg
5 4 3 2 1

According to the set number of tiers, process data bits starting at segment 1 are used.

4.3.16 Control in filling level mode

In the filling level mode, an analog value is displayed via the signaling column.

The segments of the electronically configurable signaling column are used as a filing level
indicator. The bandwidth extends from 0%, when all segments are switched off, up to 100%,
when all segments are activated. This enables precise signaling of the progress of orders or
material availability in machine processes in the form of a rising or falling illumination profile.
Eight-bit process data is processed. The permissible value range lies between 0 and 100.

Byte Byte 0
Value 0 ... 100 % - Value

The color setting is specified via the "Filling level" global parameter.

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Two options are available for selection:

• Segment settings 1 through 15 are accepted
• The segment 1 setting is accepted

4.3.17 Control in Individual mode

In the Individual mode, each segment is mapped as a separate switching signal.

You can individually set and control each segment of the electronically configurable signaling
column (9 or 15 segments per column). This allows the maximum possible number of
custom signaling options.
For the process data, the number of bits is 9 (variant with 9 elements) or 15 bits (variant with
15 segments).
The process data for Individual mode can be found in the following table:

Byte 1 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Description - Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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4.3.18 Controlling the siren functions

Single-byte process data is used for the sirens. Numerical values from 1 to 10 are possible, each
corresponding to one of the preset tones.
The following table provides an overview of the preset tones:

Tone Frequency Description Max. dB (A)

1 
L)[ Permanent 104

2 
L)[ Permanent 96


)[

3 
L)[ Pulse tone 97


)[

4 
L)[ Pulse tone 93


)[

5 
L)[ Pulse tone 103


)[

6 
L)[ Pulse tone 96


)[

7 
L)[ Pulse tone 104


)[

L)[

8 
L)[ Sweep tone 104

9 
L)[ Permanent 105


)[

L)[
10 
L)[ Alternate 92

Alternatively, you can configure custom sounds. For this purpose, use the parameters
described in section Parameters for acoustic functions for 10 custom sounds (Page 91).
First choose one of the following tone types:
• Permanent
• Pulse tone
• Rising
• Falling

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• Alternate
• Sweep tone

The following graphic shows the respective effects of the parameters:

Example:

Tone 8. Tone type r/w Sweep tone

Tone 8. Frequency 1 (start) r/w 2300
Tone 8. Frequency 2 (stop) r/w 3600
Tone 8. Frequency 3 (period) r/w 5
Tone 8. Volume r/w Low
Tone 8. Repeat count r/w 0
Tone 8. Pause after repeat r/w 0
Tone 8. Pause between cycles r/w 0
Tone 8. Hold time frequency 2 r/w 0

4.3.19 Reset function

Set to delivery state

The "Factory settings" command deletes the existing parameterization and resets it to the as-
delivered state (see Delivery condition of IO-Link variant (Page 88)).

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4.3.20 Configuring the IO-Link

4.3.20.1 Combinations
IO‑Link master and IO‑Link device combinations are shown in the following table.

IO-Link device...
... according to IO‑Link communication ... according to IO‑Link communication
IO‑Link master... specification V1.0 specification V1.1
...according to IO‑Link commu‐ Operation according to specification V1.0 Operation according to specification V1.0
nication specification V1.0
...according to IO‑Link commu‐ Operation according to specification V1.0 Operation according to specification
nication specification V1.1 V1.11)
1)
By selection of IODD V1.0.1, the device can be operated according to IO‑Link communication specification V1.0.

Differences between IO‑Link communication specifications V1.0 and V1.1

• Usable IO‑Link telegram length (not relevant)
• Application-specific name: V1.0: 64 bytes max./V1.1: 32 bytes max.
• IO-Link device LED: V1.0: green/V1.1: Green blinking
• Device ID: V1.0: 0x00/V1.1: 0x01
• Parameter server functionality: V1.0: not available/V1.1: available

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4.3.20.2 Configuring with STEP 7 and the S7-PCT Port Configuration Tool

Basic procedure and prerequisites

Procedure when configuring IO-Link master and IO-Link devices

Configuration takes place in two steps with STEP 7, V5.4 SP5 or STEP 7 TIA Portal, V12.0 or higher:
1. Configuring the IO-Link master in HW Config. You will find IO‑Link master on the Internet
(http://www.siemens.com/industrymall) under "Automation" > "Industrial communication"
> "IO‑Link" > "Master".
2. With the Port Configuration Tool S7-PCT, you configure the connected IO‑Link‑Devices.
Note
The block library for IO-Link (LIOLink) is available as download in the Siemens Industry Online
Support (SIOS) via the following link: Library for IO-Link (LIOLink) (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/82981502)

Note
An application example for using the device-specific blocks from the block library for IO-Link
(LIOLink) can be found on the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
view/90529409).

Requirements
• STEP 7 from V5.4 SP5 or STEP 7 TIA Portal from V12.0.
• The Port Configuration Tool S7-PCT is installed on the PG/PC.
You can either install S7-PCT together with or STEP 7 or you can download it from the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/32469496).
• IO‑Link IODD files (IO Device Description) are installed in the S7-PCT hardware catalog. You
can download all current IODD files for the SIRIUS devices from the Internet (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15851/dl).
IODD files for V1.0 and V1.1 are available for the combination of an IO‑Link master and an
IO‑Link device according to the IO‑Link communication specification V1.1. You may need
IODD files according to the IO-Link communication specification V1.0 when replacing devices
in existing installations.
• The GSD files of the IO‑Link masters are already installed in STEP 7 HW Config. You can
download all current GSD files for the Siemens IO‑Link masters from the Internet (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14288).

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Configuration

Configuring the IO-Link master in HW Config

1. Start the SIMATIC Manager (STEP 7 ) or the TIA Portal and configure the project as described
in the STEP 7 online help.
2. Select the IO‑Link master in the hardware catalog of HW Config.
3. Drag and drop the IO‑Link master from the hardware catalog to the hardware configuration.
4. Select the IO‑Link master in the hardware configuration (STEP 7 V5.x) / device view (STEP 7
TIA).
5. Press the right mouse button and in the shortcut menu select "Object Properties" (STEP 7
V5.x ) / "Properties" (STEP 7 TIA).
Result: The "Properties" window of the IO‑Link master opens.
6. Check the settings of the addresses.
Every IO‑Link master port needs a corresponding overall address range depending on the
IO‑Link device used.

Configuring the IO-Link device with the S7-PCT Port Configuration Tool
1. Select the configured IO-Link master.
2. Press the right mouse button and select "Start device tool" (STEP 7 TIA) / "Configure
IO‑Link" (STEP 7 V5.x) from the shortcut menu depending on the configuration tool used.
3. Select the IO-Link device in the component catalog of the S7-PCT Port Configuration Tool.
4. Drag the IO‑Link device out of the component catalog to the required port of the IO‑Link
master.
5. Start by parameterizing the IO‑Link device.
More information is available in the S7-PCT online help.

4.3.20.3 Configuring with the S7-PCT port configuration tool (stand-alone)

Application
Configuration is always done with the S7‑PCT Port Configuration Tool whenever no SIMATIC CPU
is available and a SIMATIC IO‑Link master is being used.

Basic procedure and prerequisites

Basic procedure when configuring IO-Link master and IO-Link devices with the S7-PCT Port
Configuration Tool (stand-alone)
1. You configure the connected IO‑Link devices with the S7-PCT Port Configuration Tool.

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Requirements
• The S7-PCT Port Configuration Tool is installed on the PG/PC.
You can either install S7-PCT together with STEP 7 V5.4 SP5 or higher or STEP 7 TIA Portal
V12.0 or higher, or you can download it from the Internet (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/32469496).
• IO‑Link IODD files (IO Device Description) are installed in the S7-PCT hardware catalog. All
current IODD files of the SIRIUS devices are available on the Internet (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15851/dl).
IODD files for V1.0 and V1.1 are available for the combination of an IO‑Link master and an
IO‑Link device according to the IO‑Link communication specification V1.1. You may need
IODD files according to the communication specification V1.0 when replacing devices in
existing installations.
Note
Configuring with S7-PCT stand-alone is not possible for the CPU versions of the ET 200.

Configuration

Configuring the IO-Link device with the S7-PCT Port Configuration Tool
1. Start the S7‑PCT Port Configuration Tool.
2. Create a new project or open an existing project as described in the online help.
3. Double-click to select a bus category (PROFIBUS DP / PROFINET IO).
4. Double-click to select an IO-Link master.
5. Select the IO-Link device in the component catalog of the S7‑PCT Port Configuration Tool.
6. Drag the IO‑Link device out of the component catalog to the required port of the IO‑Link
master.
7. Load the configuration into the IO-Link master before parameterizing the IO-Link device.
8. Start by parameterizing the IO‑Link device.
More information is available in the S7-PCT online help.
Note
To be able to access the IO-Link master or an IO-Link device online, communication between
the ET 200 and the higher-level controller must be active (BF LED on ET 200 interface module
is off).

4.3.20.4 Block library for IO-Link (LIOLink)

The current block library for IO-Link (LIOLink) can be used for STEP 7 TIA Portal V16 and higher.
For older STEP 7 versions, the article contains an archive download of an earlier version. The
function block library for IO-Link (LIOLink) provides blocks and PLC data types to enable
communication between the SIMATIC controller and IO-Link master or IO-Link device.

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All blocks of the library are compatible with the SIMATIC S7-1200 / 1500 controller and
mostly also with the SIMATIC S7-300 / 400 controller.

Basic blocks
The library contains the following blocks, among others:
• The LIOLink_Device block enables the reading and writing of acyclic data of an IO-Link device
via the S7 program
• The LIOLink_Master block enables the backup (Backup) and restore (Restore) of device
parameters and device settings of an IO-Link master via the S7 program (master exchange
without engineering tool)

Device-specific blocks for simple communication with IO-Link devices

The library for IO-Link is available as download in the Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) via
the following link:
Library for IO-Link (LIOLink) (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/82981502)

Note
An application example for using the device-specific blocks for IO-Link can be found on the
Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/90529409).

4.3.20.5 Replacing an IO-Link device

To replace an IO‑Link device, the devices must be isolated from communication and
disconnected from the power supply. After the connections have been restored and
communication has been resumed, the parameterization can be restored according to the
respective IO‑Link communication specification:
• IO‑Link communication specification V1.0: concerning the LIOLink_Device function block.
• IO‑Link communication specification V1.1: via automatic parameterization under the
ET 200SP

Replacing an IO-Link device according to the IO-Link communication specification V1.0

Procedure
Parameter data and configuration data specially optimized by the user for a specific application
are stored in an IO‑Link‑Device. This data deviates in many cases from the default values stored
in the IO‑Link‑Device.
In the event of replacement of an IO-Link‑Device (referred to below as a "module"), the
optimized data must be transferred to the new module because the parameters are stored
only in the IO-Link device itself.

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Data can be transferred via two channels:

• Module replacement with PG/PC
• Module replacement without PG/PC

Procedure with PG/PC

In the event of a replacement, a PG/PC is available with the SIMATIC project of the plant.
With the data stored in the SIMATIC project, and the S7-PCT port configuration tool, you
transfer the parameters belonging to the replaced IO‑Link‑Device to the new IO‑Link‑Device.

Procedure without PG/PC

Requirements
• Implement the LIOLink_Device function block in the S7 program.
You can download the LIOLink_Device function block and the description from the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/82981502).

On completion of commissioning, a PG/PC with the project is no longer available. For backing
up and restoring the parameter data and configuration data from or to a module, the
LIOLink_Device function block is available for the SIMATIC S7 controllers.
With this function block, you back up all relevant data records of a module after
commissioning, in a data block (DB), for example. In the event of a replacement,
you write the relevant data from the data block to the replaced module with
the LIOLink_Device function block.

Procedure
1. Install the block library for IO-Link (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/
82981502).
2. Use the LIOLink_Device function block as described in the documentation.
3. An application example for using the device-specific blocks from the block library for IO-Link
(LIOLink) can be found on the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
view/90529409).

Replacing an IO-Link device according to the IO-Link communication specification V1.1

Automatic saving of parameter data
If IO‑Link masters and IO‑Link devices according to the IO‑Link Kommunikations-
Spezifikation V1.1 are available, the "parameter server" function can be used to automatically
back up parameter data.
When devices are replaced, this parameter data is written back to the new IO‑Link device
automatically on system startup.

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5.1 Configuration prior to installation

Note
Configuration prior to installation.
Conventional 24 V variant: Configuration via the USB-C interface must be performed before
installing the signaling column (see Planning / configuring - conventional 24 V variant
(Page 28)).
IO-Link variant: Configuration via M12 socket with IO-Link master is possible before or after
installing the signaling column (see Planning / configuring – IO-Link variant (Page 85)).

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5.2 Fixing options

The following fixing options can be used for electronically configurable signaling columns:
• Floor mounting (see Floor mounting (Page 107))
• Wall mounting (see Wall mounting (Page 111))
• Pipe mounting (see Pipe mounting (Page 114))
Accessories are required for the wall mounting and pipe mounting variants (see Accessories
(Page 129)).

Floor mounting Wall mounting Pipe mounting

Floor mounting without accessories Bracket for single-sided mounting Base with integrated tube

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5.2.1 Floor mounting

Break out the preset breaking points for the floor and wall mounting options
1. Remove the lower part of the signaling column by turning it counterclockwise.
Note
Delivery state is unlocked.
In the delivery state, the lower and upper parts of the signaling column are not locked. The
lower part only has to be unlocked if the signaling column has already been assembled
(see Removing the lower section (Page 117)).




2. Use a screwdriver to punch out the premachined breaking points in the lower section of the
signaling column.
QXU
RQO\
VHXOHPHQW




 

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Pre-drilling
If necessary, prepare the mounting surface by pre-drilling holes.

21
21,5 18

7,2
4,2
min. 18
max. 28
mm

Note
Observe space requirements
During installation, observe the space requirements for the M12 socket.

1. Place the supplied gasket on the bottom part of the signaling column to achieve IP66/69K
protection.
2. Feed the connecting cable through the lower part of the signaling column from below.
3. Using two screws, screw the lower part to the base.

1)
~ 50 mm


IP66/69K




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Connection

Note
Check seating of the O-ring.
Make sure that the supplied O-ring (B) is placed on the top of the lower part.

1. Plug the socket of the connection cable into the signaling column connector.
2. Tighten the socket by turning clockwise.

Finalize the mounting work

1. Place the upper part onto the lower part of the signaling column. Make sure that the two
parts are positioned correctly.
2. Turn the upper part clockwise to lock it in place.

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5.2.2 Wall mounting

Break out the preset breaking points for the floor and wall mounting options
1. Remove the lower part of the signaling column by turning it counterclockwise.
Note
Delivery state is unlocked.
In the delivery state, the lower and upper parts of the signaling column are not locked. The
lower part only has to be unlocked if the signaling column has already been assembled
(see Removing the lower section (Page 117)).




2. Use a screwdriver to punch out the premachined breaking points in the lower section of the
signaling column.
QXU
RQO\
VHXOHPHQW




 

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5.2 Fixing options

Pre-drilling
If necessary, prepare the mounting surface by pre-drilling holes.

54

Ø≤5

mm 70

Mounting
1. Use the supplied gaskets to achieve IP66/69K protection.
2. Feed the connecting cable through the bracket for wall mounting.
3. Secure the wall mounting bracket tightly with screws.
4. Using the two screws provided, screw the lower part of the column onto the wall mounting
bracket.

1)

~ 50 mm


 Ø < 4 mm


IP66/69K

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Connection

Note
Check seating of the O-ring.
Make sure that the supplied O-ring (B) is placed on the top of the lower part.

1. Plug the socket of the connection cable into the signaling column connector.
2. Tighten the socket by turning clockwise.

Finalize the mounting work

1. Place the upper part onto the lower part of the signaling column. Make sure that the two
parts are positioned correctly.
2. Turn the upper part clockwise to lock it in place.

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5.2.3 Pipe mounting

Pre-drilling
If necessary, prepare the mounting surface by pre-drilling holes.

54

Ø≤5

mm 70

1. Release the inner ring (A) from the outer ring of the supplied gasket. Inset the smaller gasket
(A) into the lower section of the signaling column from below.
2. Place the lower part of the signaling column onto the pipe.
3. Tighten the supplied screw in the lower section of the signaling column to secure the lower
section to the pipe element.

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4. Place the supplied seal with 4 holes on the underside of the base.
5. Feed the connecting cable through the base, the pipe, and the lower section of the signaling
column.

 1)

1,5 Nm

$
 

$
~ 25 mm


$

IP66/69K

IP66/69K

Connection

Note
Check seating of the O-ring.
Make sure that the supplied O-ring (B) is placed on the top of the lower part.

1. Plug the socket of the connection cable into the signaling column connector.
2. Tighten the socket by turning clockwise.

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Finalize the mounting work

1. Place the upper part onto the lower part of the signaling column. Make sure that the two
parts are positioned correctly.
2. Turn the upper part clockwise to lock it in place.

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5.2.4 Removing the lower section

Note
Delivery state is unlocked.
In the delivery state, the lower and upper parts of the signaling column are not locked. The lower
part only has to be unlocked if the signaling column has already been assembled.

Removing the lower section

1. Insert a screwdriver into the side opening of the lower part of the electronically configurable
signaling column and press to unlock it.
2. Rotate the upper section of the signaling column counterclockwise and lift it off.




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6.1 Conventional variant 24 V

6.1.1 Electrical connection – conventional 24 V variant

In the conventional 24 V variant, the signaling column is connected via an 8‑pin M12 plug. No
other wiring is necessary.

Pin assignment

8WD4613-5.H37 / 8WD4615-5.H37

manual +
OSS licenses







IInput ≥ 4 mA
M12 8 pin A-coded
4947

Pin Conductor color Function Pin Conductor color Function

M12 cable (acc. M12 cable (acc.
to to
IEC 60947-5-2) IEC 60947-5-2)

1 WH Input 1 5 GY Input 5
2 BN Input 2 6 PK Input 6
3 GN Input 3 7 BU COM (GND)
4 YE Input 4 8 RD +24 V

WH = white, BN = brown, GN = green, YE = yellow, GY = gray, PK = pink, BU = blue, RD = red

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6.1 Conventional variant 24 V

NOTICE
The limited voltage/current source must meet the following requirements:
• A suitable insulating power supply in conjunction with a fuse conforming to UL248
(JDYX2/8).
• The fuse must be rated at a maximum of T 2.5 A and must be installed in the 24 V DC power
supply of the device to limit the available current.

6.1.2 Status LED – conventional 24 V variant

The functional status of the signaling column is indicated by a status LED in the nameplate on
the underside of the signaling column.

LED status Meaning

LED flashes yellow Normal operation
LED pulsing Firmware update in progress
LED off USB-C cable not connected



8%+)

Meaning
1 User button (The user button has no function in the current version and is reserved for future functional extensions).
2 Status LED
3 USB-C port
4 M12 plug, 8-pin

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6.1.3 Wiring example – conventional 24 V variant

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3,1EURZQ

3,1JUHHQ

3,1\HOORZ

3,1JUH\

3,1SLQN

3,1UHG
9'&
3RZHUVXSSO\
3,1EOXH
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6.2 IO-Link variant

6.2.1 Electrical connection for IO-Link variant

In the IO-Link variant, the signaling column is connected via a 4‑pin M12 plug. No other wiring
is necessary.

Pin assignment

8WD4613-5.H47 / 8WD4615-5.H47

IODD +
manual

M12 4 pin/5 pin

4947

Pin Conductor color

M12 cable (acc. to IEC 60947-5-2)
1 BN L+
2 WH + 24 V (optional)
3 BU L-
4 BK C/Q

BN = brown, WH = white, BU = blue, BK = black

Note
IO-Link type / Class A
For a current consumption > 200 mA, some IO-Link masters require an external auxiliary voltage
supply (+ 24 V / Pin 2).

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6.2.2 Status LED – IO-Link variant

The functional status of the signaling column is indicated by a status LED in the nameplate on
the underside of the signaling column.

LED status Supply voltage Meaning

LED flashes red Supply voltage connected No IO-Link communication
(500 ms ON / 500 ms OFF)
LED flashes green Supply voltage connected IO-Link communication functioning cor‐
(900 ms ON / 100 ms OFF) rectly
LED lit yellow Supply voltage connected Firmware update in progress
LED off Check power supply and connecting ca‐ Fault / no connection
ble

8%+)

Meaning
1 M12 plug, 4-pin
2 Status LED

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7.1 Technical data in Siemens Industry Online Support

Technical data sheet

You can also find the technical data of the product at Siemens Industry Online Support (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/).
1. Enter the full article number of the desired device in the "Product" field, and confirm with the
Enter key.
2. Click the "Technical data" link.

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7.1 Technical data in Siemens Industry Online Support

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8.1 CAx data
You can find the CAx data in the Siemens Industry Online Support (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/).
1. Enter the full article number of the desired device in the "Product" field, and confirm with the
Enter key.
2. Click the "CAx data link.

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8.2 Dimension drawings

8.2 Dimension drawings

∅72.5 ∅72.5 ∅72.5 ∅72.5

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242

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∅54 ∅54 ∅54 ∅54

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9.1 Accessories

Mounting Article No.

Foot with pipe
Pipe length 100 mm
• Standard 8WD4308-0DA
8WD4..8-0DA • Degree of protection IP66/IP69k 8WD4618-0DA
Foot, single

8WD4308-0DB • Plastic, for pipe mounting (pipe length ≤ 400 mm) 8WD4308-0DB

• Metal, for pipe mounting (pipe length >400 mm) 8WD4308-0DC

8WD4308-0DC

Pipe, single
• Length 100 mm 8WD4208-0EF
• Length 150 mm 8WD4308-0EE
• Length 250 mm 8WD4308-0EA
8WD4208-0EF
• Length 400 mm 8WD4308-0EB
• Length 1 000 mm 8WD4308-0ED
Socket for foot 8WD4308-0DD
• Cable outlet on the side (can also be used without foot) 8WD4308-0DD
8WD4308-0DD

• Cable outlet on the side, with magnetic fixing 8WD4308-0DE

8WD4308-0DE

Bracket for foot mounting 8WD4408-0CC

8WD4408-0CC

Bracket for wall mounting

• Standard 8WD4308-0CA
8WD4308-0CA

• Degree of protection IP66/IP69 (IP69K) 8WD4618-0CA

8WD4618-0CA

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Cables for conventional signaling columns Article No.

USB-C cable
USB-A to USB-C, length 2 m 8WD4618-0FB
8WD4618-0FB

Connecting cable
• With M12 socket, 8-pin, straight, open end
3SX5601-2GA03 – Length 3 m 3SX5601-2GA03
– Length 5 m 3SX5601-2GA05
– Length 10 m 3SX5601-2GA10
3SX5601-2GA15
– Length 15 m
• With M12 socket, 8-pin, and M12 plug, 8-pin, length 1 m 3SX5601-3SV18

3SX5601-3SV18

M12 plug, 8-pin

Straight 6GT2090-0BE00

6GT2090-0BE00

Cables for signaling columns for IO-Link Article No.

Connecting cable
• With M12 socket, open end, length 5 m
– 4-pin 3SX5601-3SB54
3SX5601-3SB54 – 5-pin 3SX5601-3SB55
With M12 socket, 5-pin and M12 plug, 5-pin, length 1 m 3SX5601-3SV15
M12 plug, 5-pin
• Straight, separate item 3RK1902-4BA00-5AA0
• Angled, separate item 3RK1902-4DA00-5AA0
3RK1902-4BA00-
5AA0

Labeling for 8WD4613 signaling columns with 9 segments Article No.

Labeling panel 8WD4408-0FA
With fixing accessories,
for mounting on pipe Ø 25 mm
inscription area/
step 50 mm x 140 mm
Suitable for standard labels, e.g.
8WD4408-0FA
• Zweckform 3425
• Herma 4457

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9.2 Possible combinations

3 Signaling column with 9 segments

4
1 1 Without acoustic signaling:
2 Conventional signaling column 8WD4613-5HH37/
Signaling column for IO-Link 8WD4613-5HH47
2 With acoustic signaling:
Conventional signaling column 8WD4613-5JH37/
Signaling column for IO-Link 8WD4613-5JH47
Signaling column with 15 segments
3 Without acoustic signaling:
Conventional signaling column 8WD4615-5HH37/
Signaling column for IO-Link 8WD4615-5HH47
4 With acoustic signaling:
Conventional signaling column 8WD4615-5JH37/
Signaling column for IO-Link 8WD4615-5JH47
Accessories
5 Bracket for wall mounting 8WD4618-0CA
6 Foot with tube 8WD4618-0DA
13
7 Tube 8WD4208-0EF/8WD4308-0E.
14
8 Foot for tube mounting (< 400 mm) 8WD4308-0DB
9 Foot for tube mounting (> 400 mm) 8WD4308-0DC
10 Bracket for mounting on feet 8WD4408-0CC

5 11 Socket (magnetic fixing) 8WD4308-0DE

12 Socket 8WD4308-0DD
5 13 Connecting cable with M12 plug with open
end 3SX5601-2GA.., 3SX5601-3SB..
7 14 Connecting cable at both ends with
M12 plug 3SX5601-3S...
7 15 Optional for signaling columns for 9 segments:
Labeling panel 8WD4408-0FA
7
15
Degree of protection IP66/IP69 (IP69K)
7
relevant for 1 and 22

relevant for 33 and 4

6 7

6 7
IC01_00776a

Can only be mounted

for 1 and 2 .

8
9
9

12
11 10

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A.1 OSS licenses

OSS licenses Download

8WD4615-5.H37 DE https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109810657
EN https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109810657

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electrical connection, 119
Example templates, 33
A Factory setting, 31
Filling level mode, 55
Accessories
Finalize configuration, 46, 55, 68
Bracket for foot mounting, 129
Individual color, 40, 49, 58, 78
Bracket for wall mounting, 129
Individual mode, 68
Connecting cable, 130
LED, 120
Foot with pipe, 129
Light effect, 41, 50, 61, 79
Foot, single, 129
Mode, 32
Labeling panel, 130
Mode: Autoscale, 37
Pipe, single, 129
Pin configuration, 44, 66, 81
Socket for foot, 129
Remove tier, 38, 48, 61
Adapting a state
Select pin, 44, 54
Conventional variant, 72
Select signaling column, 38, 47, 56, 69
Add tier
Shift tier, 38, 48, 61, 76
Conventional variant, 38, 48, 61
Signaling column mode, 46
Application areas, 22
Simulate input signals, 45, 54, 67, 84
Autoscale mode
Siren, 41, 51, 62
IO-Link variant, 94
Standard assignment, 43, 53
Standard color, 39, 49, 57, 77
System requirements, 28
B
Bottom side, 120
Bracket for foot mounting, 129 D
Bracket for wall mounting, 129
Data records, 92
Brightness
Delivery condition
Conventional variant, 41, 51, 62, 79
Conventional variant, 31
IO-Link variant, 88
Dimension drawings, 128
C Dimensional drawings, 128
Color selection, 90 Dimensioning, 128
Communication parameters, 92 Documentation
Connecting Target group, 8
Conventional variant, 119
IO-Link variant, 122
Connecting cable, 130 E
Control
Electrical connection
Autoscale mode, 94
Conventional variant, 119
Filling level mode, 95
IO-Link variant, 122
Individual mode, 96
Example templates
Signaling column mode, 94
Conventional variant, 33
Siren function, 97
Conventional variant
Adapting a state, 72
Add tier, 38, 48, 61
F
Brightness, 41, 51, 62, 79 Factory setting
Configuring states, 70 Conventional variant, 31
Delivery condition, 31 IO-Link variant, 88

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Filling level mode M12 plug, 8-pin

Conventional variant, 55 Conventional variant, 120
IO-Link variant, 95 Mode
Finalize configuration Conventional variant, 32
Conventional variant, 46, 55, 68 IO-Link variant, 90
Fixing options Mode: Autoscale
Floor mounting, 106 Conventional variant, 37
Pipe mounting, 106 Mounting, 106
Wall mounting, 106
Floor mounting, 106
Foot with pipe, 129 O
Foot, single, 129
OSS licenses, 133

I P
Important notes, 16
Parameter, 92
Individual color
Acoustic functions, 91, 92
Conventional variant, 40, 49, 58, 78
Communication parameters, 92
Individual mode
Effects, 98
Conventional variant, 68
Filling level mode, 92
IO-Link variant, 96
Global, 92
IODD
Operating mode, 90
Import, 89
Optical functions, 90, 91
IO-Link variant
Pin configuration
Autoscale mode, 94
Conventional variant, 44, 66, 81
Delivery condition, 88
Pipe mounting, 106
electrical connection, 122
Pipe, single, 129
Factory setting, 88
Power limitation, 38
Filling level mode, 95
Import IODD, 89
Individual mode, 96
LED, 123
R
Mode, 90 Remove tier
Signaling column mode, 94 Conventional variant, 38, 48, 61
Siren function, 97
System requirements, 85
S
Select pin
L Conventional variant, 44, 54
Labeling panel Select variant
Accessories, 130 Conventional variant, 38, 47, 56, 69
LED Shift tier
Conventional variant, 120 Conventional variant, 38, 48, 61, 76
IO-Link variant, 123 Signaling column mode
Light effect Conventional variant, 46
Conventional variant, 41, 50, 61, 79 IO-Link variant, 94
Simulate input signals
Conventional variant, 45, 54, 67, 84
M Siren
Conventional variant, 41, 51, 62
M12 plug, 4-pin
IO-Link variant, 123

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Socket for foot

Accessories, 129
Standard assignment
Conventional variant, 43, 53
Standard color
Conventional variant, 39, 49, 57, 77
State
Individual mode, 72
Status LED
Conventional variant, 120
Switch mounting position, 37
System requirements
Conventional variant, 28
IO-Link variant, 85

T
Target group, 8
Third-party software, 133

U
USB-C port
Conventional variant, 120

W
Wall mounting, 106

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