SICK DeviceNet Safety Configurator, allows users to configure the network as well as devices that are on the network in both DeviceNet and DeviceNet Safety environments. Considered a "safety network configuration tool," SICK DeviceNet Safety Configurator is fully compliant with the requirements of the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA).

When SICK Configuration and Diagnostic Software (version 3.x or later) is installed after SICK DeviceNet Safety Configurator, electronic data sheet (.EDS) files are also installed into SICK DeviceNet Safety Configurator or other compatible third-party safety network configuration tool. Third-party .EDS files may also be installed into the software through included .EDS file utilities.

After the installation of SICK CDS software, configuration of SICK DeviceNet Safety components (e.g. UE4470 Safety Network Controller, UE44xx IP 67 Remote I/O and UE4421 IP 20 Remote I/O devices) is seamlessly integrated into SICK DeviceNet Safety Configurator. Just drag and drop one of these devices on to the virtual network pane and double-click. Parameters are configured easily with straightforward presentation of user configurable options.

If you already have connected your devices together as a DeviceNet Safety network, just connect the standard USB cable between your PC and a UE4470 Safety Network Controller to gain access to the network. By uploading the network into the virtual network pane, users can edit the actual device configuration and then download the changes back to the device.

As SICK DeviceNet Safety Configurator is an integral part of the safety device configuration, password protection is implemented for key network operations as well as at individual devices (e.g. UE4450 IP 67 Remote I/O). These operations include downloading to devices as well as changing device modes (e.g. IDLE and EXECUTION modes). This protects your investment and helps to ensure that only authorized changes occur. Users may also LOCK the configuration to prevent changes from being implemented at the device.