SICK SafetyDesigner for Windows

Product snapshot

SICK SafetyDesigner is a complimentary Windows application for planning, setting up, and troubleshooting SICK safety hardware. It provides a visual workspace where components can be laid out and safety logic constructed with basic boolean operators. The package is suitable for both straightforward and intricate safety schemes thanks to its support for live validation and playback of designs to help meet applicable safety regulations.

Visual workflow and configuration

The tool uses a drag-and-drop canvas so users can quickly position sensors, controllers, and other modules. Building protective functions is handled through a graphical logic builder that supports AND/OR-style combinations, making it easier to express machine protection strategies without hand-coding logic.

Simulation, monitoring, and verification

SafetyDesigner offers simulation and real-time status views so designs can be exercised and observed before hardware deployment. These features help confirm that the implemented safety behavior matches expected outcomes and assists in proving compliance during commissioning.

Connectivity and documentation

The software includes features to link multiple devices for coordinated operation and monitoring. It can produce detailed setup documents and reports to simplify installation and future maintenance, and it surfaces diagnostics that help identify performance issues and faults quickly.

Notable capabilities

• Simulation and pre-deployment testing to validate configurations
• Flexi Loop and multi-device networking support for coordinated systems
• Automatic generation of setup documentation and configuration reports
• A visual logic editor for assembling safety functions without code
• Centralized configuration tools for managing diverse safety devices
• Live diagnostics and performance views for troubleshooting on the fly

Alternative option: SHAREit (free)

As another free solution to consider, SHAREit offers a simplified configuration environment and tools aimed at streamlining device setup and testing. It provides a graphical editor for building safety logic, options for simulating behavior prior to installation, and facilities for producing documentation and diagnostic feedback to support integrators.