Datasheet Z500 Datasheet (OMRON)

Profile Measuring System Z500 Manual 2: Operation Manual

Profile Measuring System

Z500

Operation Manual

Authorized Distributor:

Cat. No. Z159-E1-2 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in Japan

0103-0.5C

Manual

Cat. No. Z159-E1-2

Cat. No. Z159-E1-2

About this Manual

Please read the following manuals carefully and be sure you understand the information provided
before attempting to install or operate the Z500.

Manual 1: Setup Manual

Multi-Dimensional Controller

Multi-Dimensional Controller

Z500

Setup Manual

Manual

Cat. No. Z000-E1-1

Cat. No. Z158-E1-2

Manual 2: Operation Manual

Installation

This manual describes the hardware for the Z500

(Multi-Dimensional Controller) and how to install the

components.

Be sure to read this manual first.

Wiring

Multi-Dimensional Controller

Z500

Operation Manual

Manual

Cat. No. Z000-E1-1

Cat. No. Z159-E1-2

Starting the Z500
and Positioning
the Workpiece

Adjusting Images

Setting
Measurement
Conditions
and Executing

Outputting to
External Devices

SECTION 2 Basic Operations

This section describes how to start the Z500
and how to display images on the monitor.

SECTION 3
Menus for Conversational Menu

• Basic settings required for measurement

• Measurement of consistent workpieces

Menus for Conversational Menu

Settings can be made easily by entering
information as requested - just as
though you are having a conversation
with the Z500.

SECTION 4 Menus for Expert Menu

• Customized settings

• Detailed settings

• Measurement of workpieces placed at different
positions

Menus for Expert Menu

More detailed setting, such as position
compensation for workpieces placed at
different positions, can be made.

SECTION 7 I/O Format

This section provides details on the inputs and outputs
used for communications with external devices via
terminal blocks or RS-232C.

• Communications settings

• I/O format

• Timing for communications

OMRON Corporation

Industrial Automation Company

Application Sensors Division
Sensing Devices and Components Division H.Q.
Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8530 Japan
Tel:[phone] / Fax:[phone]

Regional Headquarters

OMRON EUROPE B.V.

Sensor Business Unit
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Multi-Dimensional Controller

Z500

Z500-MC10E/MC15E

Operation Manual

INTRODUCTION 2

SECTION 1

Features

SECTION 2

Basic Operations

SECTION 3

Menus for Conversational Menu

SECTION 4

Menus for Expert Menu

INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 SECTION 6 SECTION 7 SECTION 8

9

19

39

53

SECTION 5

Other Functions

SECTION 6

System Settings

SECTION 7

I/O Format

SECTION 8

Troubleshooting

109

143

153

183

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INTRODUCTION

Special or Critical Applications

INTRODUCTION

Special or Critical Applications

When the Z500 will be used in one of the conditions or applications listed below, allow extra safety mar-

gins in ratings and functions, add extra safety feature such as fail-safe systems, and consult your

OMRON representative.

• Operating conditions or environments which are not described in the manual

• Nuclear power control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems,

medical equipment, amusement equipment, or safety equipment

• Other systems, machines, and equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property and

require extra safety features

Product Availability

Some of the products listed may not be available in some countries. Please contact your nearest

OMRON sales office by referring to the addresses provided at the back of this manual.

Regulations and Standards

The Z500 complies with the international regulations and standards below:

• EC Regulations

EMC Directive: No.89/336/EEC

• EN Standards (European Standards)

EN61326:1997 + A1:1998 + A2:2001 (EMI:Class A)

© OMRON, 2003

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in
any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of OMRON.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because
OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject
to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use
of the information contained in this publication.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION

Table of Contents......................................................................................................... 3

Precaution on Safety ................................................................................................... 5

Menus............................................................................................................................ 6

Editor's Note................................................................................................................. 8

SECTION 1

Features ............................................................................................... 9

1-1 Features of the Z500............................................................................................10

1-2 Operational Flow.................................................................................................. 14

SECTION 2

Basic Operations................................................................................ 19

2-1 Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images.......................................................... 20

2-2 Menu Operations ................................................................................................ 23

2-2-1 Input Device ...............................................................................................23

2-2-2 Screen Displays......................................................................................... 24

2-2-3 Menu Tree ..................................................................................................25

2-2-4 Inputting Values ........................................................................................ 27

2-2-5 Adjustment Menu ...................................................................................... 28

2-3 Screen Types and Display Methods ..................................................................29

2-3-1 Image Monitor............................................................................................30

2-3-2 Profile Monitor ...........................................................................................33

2-3-3 Digital Monitor ...........................................................................................35

2-3-4 Trend Monitor ............................................................................................ 36

2-4 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500................................................................ 37

Table of Contents

SECTION 3

Menus for Conversational Menu....................................................... 39

3-1 Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Conversational Menus............... 40

Step

1 Starting Conversational Menus ................................................................40

Step

2 Setting Basic Measurement Conditions ..................................................41

Step

3 Setting Measurement Contents ................................................................48

Step

4 Setting Measurement Conditions .............................................................49

Step

5 Setting Output Contents............................................................................50

Step

6 Starting Measurements .............................................................................51

3-2 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500................................................................ 52

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

SECTION 4

Menus for Expert Menu...................................................................... 53

4-1 Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Expert Menus.............................54

Step

1 Starting Up Expert Menu and Entering Set Mode ..................................54

Step

2 Adjusting Images ....................................................................................... 56

Step

3 Position Compensation .............................................................................64

Step

4 Measurement Settings............................................................................... 70

Step

5 Measurement Conditions ..........................................................................88

Step

6 Output Settings ........................................................................................ 100

Step

7 Performing Measurement........................................................................107

4-2 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500.............................................................. 108

SECTION 5

Other Functions ............................................................................... 109

5-1 Executing Force-zero ........................................................................................ 110

5-2 Entering Display Mode ......................................................................................112

5-3 Changing the Screen Display ...........................................................................113

5-4 Changing Scenes .............................................................................................. 125

5-5 Entering Tools Mode ......................................................................................... 128

5-6 Testing Measurement Performance (Test) ......................................................129

5-7 Checking the Line Beam Position (Surrounding image) ...............................135

5-8 Backing Up Data to a Computer.......................................................................136

SECTION 6

System Settings ............................................................................... 143

6-1 Entering System Mode ......................................................................................144

6-2 Setting RS-232C Communications Specifications (Comm) .......................... 145

6-3 Environment Settings........................................................................................ 146

6-4 Downloading the Sensor Information to the Controller................................ 148

6-5 Compensating Installation Error (Slant correct).............................................149

6-6 Initializing the Z500 (Initialize) ..........................................................................151

6-7 Checking the System Version (Version) ........................................................ 152

SECTION 7

I/O Format ......................................................................................... 153

7-1 Terminal Blocks ................................................................................................. 154

7-2 RS-232C..............................................................................................................159

7-3 Analog Output....................................................................................................180

SECTION 8

Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 183

8-1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................184

Index .................................................................................................. 187

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INTRODUCTION

Precaution on Safety

OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator and
only for the purposes described in this manual.
The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual. Always heed the
information provided with them. Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or damage to
property.

INTRODUCTION

Precaution on Safety

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury, or property damage.

personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read

each section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in

the section and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or opera-

tions given.

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Menus

INTRODUCTION

Menus

Menus for Conversational Menu

Scn

Set Start setting

P.125

P.40

(0 to 15)

P.40

Run

Tools

System

Save

P.51

P.128

P.144

P.37

Meas method

Measurement
region

Sensitivity

Meas set

(OUT0 to OUT7)

Conditions

Output contents

End setting

Test

Surrounding

image

Backup

Comm

Slant correct

Initialize

Version

P.41

P.43

P.44

P.48

P.49

P.50

P.52

P.129

P.135

P.136

P.145

P.146Environment

P.148Download

P.149

P.151

P.152

Height

Step: 2 pts

Step: 3 pts

Edge position

Width

Edge center

Peak/bottom

Define

Item and hierarchy that can be set
through only the adjustment menu

Sensitivity

Details

Conditions

Output

P.70

P.72

*1

P.70

*1

P.74

*1

P.70

*1

P.70

*1

P.70

*1

P.76

*1

*

1:The same construction

as that for

P.59

P.63

P.88

P.100

When

Define

setting of

Height

has been selected, however,

Calibrate

Change

Calibrate

Output

Delete

is disabled.

# to avg

Trigger

Details

Analog

P.86

P.78

P.84

P.87

P.88

P.90

P.96

P.100

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Display

P.112

Terminals

RS-232C P.105

*2:The hierarchy under

*2

Display Mode varies
depending on the type
of screen being displayed.

Adjustment Menu p.28

P.103

Menus for Expert Menu

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Scn

Set

P.125

P.54

(0 to15)

Image

Compensatn

Meas set

(OUT0 to OUT7)

Conditions

P.56

P.64

P.70

P.88

Meas method

Region

Sensitivity

Details

Reference

Compensation

method

Height

Step: 2 pts

Step: 3 pts

Edge position

Width

Edge center

Peak/bottom

Define

# to avg

P.56

P.58

P.59

P.63

P.65

P.69

P.70

P.72

P.70

P.74

P.70

P.70

P.70

P.76

P.88

Change

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

Calibrate

Output

Delete

*1:The same construction

as that for

Define

When
selected, however,
setting of
disabled.

P.86

P.78

P.84

P.87

Height

has been

Calibrate

Menus

is

Run

Tools

System

Save

P.51

P.128

P.144

P.37

Output

Test

Surrounding

image

Backup

Comm

Slant correct

Initialize

Version

P.100

P.129

P.135

P.136

P.145

P.146Environment

P.148Download

P.149

P.151

P.152

Trigger

Details

Analog

Terminals

RS-232C

Item and hierarchy that can be set
through only the adjustment menu

Display

P.90

P.96

P.100

P.103

P.105

P.112

*2

*2:The hierarchy under Display Mode

varies depending on the type of screen
being displayed.

Adjustment Menu p.28

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Editor’s Note

INTRODUCTION

Editor’s Note

Visual Aids

The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you
locate different types of information.

NOTICE

CHECK

REFERENCE

TwoSensor

HELP Indicates information helpful in operation.

Indicates information required to take full advantage of the functions and
performance of the product. Incorrect application methods may result in the loss
of damage or damage to the product. Read and follow all precautionary
information.

Indicates points that are important in using product functions or in application
procedures.

Indicates where to find related information.

Indicates information required when using 2 sensors.

Notation

Screen Messages

In this manual, screen message are given in bold/italic.
E.g.: System
System/Backup means the Menu is hierarchical.

OMRON Product References

All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The world "Unit" is also
capitalized when it refers to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it
appears in the proper name of the product.

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SECTION 1

Features

SECTION 1 explains the features of the Z500 and the flow of operation using the

Conversational and Expert Menus.

1-1 Features of the Z500 10

1-2 Operational Flow 14

SECTION 1 Features

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SECTION 1

Features

1-1 Features of the Z500

1-1-1 Eight Measurement Items for Various Detection Needs

SECTION 1

Select the measurement item according to application.

Complicated detection is also possible, by combining multiple measurement

items and with detailed settings.

Simultaneous measurement can be performed at 8 points.

1-1 Features of the Z500

REFERENCE

Refer to page 70.

•

Height

•

Edge position

•

Peak/bottom

1-1-2 Simple Setup Using Menus

The Z500 has 2 types of menu. Set the measurement contents according to the

menus displayed on the monitor screen.

Menus for Conversational Menu

Settings can be made easily by entering information as requested - just as

though you are having a conversation with the Z500.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 39.

Menus for Expert Menu

More detailed setting, such as position compensation for workpieces placed at

different positions, can be made.

•

Step : 2 pts

•

Width

•

Define

•

Step : 3 pts

•

Edge center

REFERENCE

Refer to page 53.

1-1-3 A Variety of Output Formats

Not only is analog output available, but data output to external devices can also

be performed via terminal blocks or RS-232C.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 100.

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1-1-4 Monitoring While Viewing the Measurement Status

The Z500 has 4 types of monitor. Monitoring suited to the application is possible

at every stage from installation and measurement settings to operation and

maintenance.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 29.

SECTION 1

Features

SECTION 1

1-1 Features of the Z500

Image Monitor

This is the main monitor of the Z500.
Three pieces of information;
measurement status, sensitivity, and
measurement result, can be checked
together with their target images.

Scn 0 Run

NEAR

OUT 0

BRIGHT

+0005.18800

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

SHIFT

DARK

9.96ms

Sen0

[ 15]

LV

[ 170]

PEAK

Sen1

LV

PEAK

Zero's OFF

PASSmm

SHIFT

FAR

[ .]
[ ]

+

Profile Monitor

Chronological change of height
distribution of 126 points (profile)
can be checked on a shaded 3-D
image.

Scn 0 Run

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000[mm]

Thru

+0005.18800

Sen 0

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

mm

9.96ms

PASS

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

Digital Monitor

Two or more measurement results
can be checked at the same time.

Scn 0 Run

+0002.65432mm

0

+

+

PASS

+0004.65432mm

1

PASS

+0000.00000mm

2

ERROR

-----------mm

3

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

+

SHIFT

9.96ms

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

SHIFT

++

Trend Monitor

Chronological change of measured
values can be checked.

Scn 0 Run

+

Thru

+

OUT 0

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

9.96ms

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000[mm]

Zero's OFF

mm+0005.18800

PA S S

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SECTION 1

Features

1-1-5 Flexible Settings for Data Output to External Devices

In addition to simply outputting measurement results, equations can be set to

output to external devices using measurement and judgment results.

SECTION 1

1-1 Features of the Z500

1-1-6 A Wide Variety of Useful Functions

Any Type of Workpiece can be Measured by Using the Image Adjustment Function

REFERENCE

Refer to page 70.

Z500

Higher measurement accuracy can be assured by using the sensitivity

adjustment function, even if the workpieces to be measured have different

brightness.

REFERENCE

Refer to pages 44 and 59.

Adjustment Menu

Six types of adjustments are available on shortcut keys by displaying the

adjustment menu.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28.

Checking Surrounding Images of the Area that the Line Beam Strikes

Displays images of the area surrounding the part that the line beam strikes.

This function is useful when the Sensor is mounted inside an installation and the

measurement area cannot be checked directly.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 135.

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Specifying Measurement Timing by Using the Trigger Function

Measurement timing can be specified arbitrarily by using the self-trigger and

external trigger functions. Characteristic quantity can be held while the

measurement is carried out.

(Measurement status at a set timing can be checked on the monitor screen.)

REFERENCE

SECTION 1

Features

SECTION 1

Refer to page 90.

Smooth Setup Changes

Scenes can be used to change between up to 16 types of measurement setups.

Simply change the scene to change to a different measurement setup.

Refer to page 125.

1-1 Features of the Z500

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SECTION 1

Features

1-2 Operational Flow

1-2-1 Menus for Conversational Menu

SECTION 1

1-2 Operational Flow

Turn ON the power.

Displaying Images on the Monitor

Refer to page 20,

Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images.

2-1

Preparations for Detection

Refer to this section to learn about the basic
operational flow from setting measurement
conditions to executing measurements.

CHECK

Refer to page 39 for information on
settings using Conversational Menu.

Starting Up Conversational Menu and
Entering Set Mode

Refer to page 40, See

Step 1 : Starting Conversational Menus.

Setting Basic Measurement Conditions

Refer to page 41, See

Step 2 :

Setting Basic Measurement Conditions.

Selecting and Setting Measurement Items

Refer to page 48, See

Step 3 : Setting Measurement Contents.

Refer to page 70 for details.

Screen Types and Display Methods

Refer to page 29.

Selecting Measurement Item
Appropriate to the
Measurement Goal

Refer to page 70.

Height
Step: 2 pts
Step: 3 pts
Edge position
Width
Edge center
Define

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Setting Measurement Conditions (if necessary)

Refer to page 49, See

Step 4 :

Setting Measurement Conditions.

Refer to page 88 for details.

Setting Output Contents

Refer to page 50, See

Setting Detection Conditions and Executing

Step 5 : Setting Output Contents.

Refer to page 100 for details.

Starting Measurements

Refer to page 51, See

Step 6 : Starting Measurements.

Performing Test

Refer to page 129,

Testing Measurement Performance (Test).

5-6

Confirming Settings

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Checking the Line Beam Position

Refer to page 135,

Beam Position (Surrounding image).

5-7Checking the Line

Troubleshooting

When an error message has
been displayed on the screen,

Refer to page 184,

8-1Troubleshooting.

SECTION 1

Features

SECTION 1

1-2 Operational Flow

Changing Measurement Contents

Refer to page 86.

Clearing Measurement Items

Refer to page 87.

Changing the Screen Display

Refer to page 113.

Changing and Deleting Settings

Saving Detection Conditions

Refer to page 52,

Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500.

3-2

Executing Force-zero

Refer to page 110.

Communications with External Devices

Refer to page 145,

Setting RS-232C
Communications Specifications (Comm).

6-2

I/O Format

Refer to page 153.

Setting Conditions by Model Type

Refer to page 125,

Changing Scenes.

5-4

Setting System Environment

Application Setting Operations

Conditions

Refer to page 146,

Environment Settings.

6-3

Initializing the Z500

Refer to page 151.

Saving Settings

Backing up Data

Refer to page 136,

to a Computer (Backup).

5-8 Backing Up Data

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SECTION 1

Features

1-2-2 Menus for Expert Menu

SECTION 1

1-2 Operational Flow

Turn ON the power.

Displaying Images on the Monitor

Refer to page 20,

Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images.

2-1

Preparations for Detection

Refer to this section to learn about the basic
operational flow from setting measurement
conditions to executing measurements.

CHECK

Refer to page 54 for information on
settings using Expert Menu.

Starting Up Expert Menu and Entering Set Mode

Refer to page 54,

Expert Menu and Entering Set Mode.

Step 1 : Starting Up

Screen Types and Display Methods

Refer to page 29.

Adjusting Images

Refer to page 56,

Step 2 : Adjusting Images.

Setting Position Compensation

Refer to page 64,

Step 3 : Position Compensation.

(if necessary)

Selecting and Setting Measurement Items

Refer to page 70,

Step 4: Measurement Settings.

Setting Measurement Conditions

Refer to page 88,

Step 5 : Measurement Conditions.

Setting Detection Conditions and Executing

Setting Output Contents

Refer to page 100,

Step 6 : Output Settings.

(if necessary)

Starting Measurements

Refer to page 107,

Step 7 : Performing Measurement.

Selecting Measurement Item
Appropriate to the
Measurement Goal

Refer to page 70.

Height
Step: 2 pts
Step: 3 pts
Edge position
Width
Edge center
Define

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Troubleshooting

When an error message has been
displayed on the screen,

Refer to page 184,

8-1Troubleshooting.

SECTION 1

Features

SECTION 1

1-2 Operational Flow

Performing Test

Refer to page 129,

Testing Measurement Performance
(Test).

5-6

Checking the Line Beam Position

Refer to page 135,

Confirming Settings

Checking the Line Beam Position
(Surrounding image).

5-7

Changing Measurement Contents

Refer to page 86.

Clearing Measurement Items

Refer to page 87.

Changing the Screen Display

Refer to page 113.

Changing and Deleting Settings

Saving Detection Conditions

Refer to page 108,

Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500.

4-2

Executing Force-zero

Refer to page 110.

Communications with External Devices

Refer to page 145,

Setting RS-232C
Communications Specifications (Comm).

6-2

I/O Format

Refer to page 153.

Setting Conditions by Model Type

Refer to page 125,

Changing Scenes.

5-4

Setting System Environment

Application Setting Operations

Conditions

Refer to page 146,

Environment Settings.

6-3

Initializing the Z500

Refer to page 151.

Backing up Data

Saving Settings

Refer to page 136,

Backing Up Data to a Computer
(Backup).

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SECTION 1

Features

MEMO

SECTION 1

1-2 Operational Flow

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Basic Operations

SECTION 2 shows basic menu operations of the Z500.

2-1 Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images 20

2-2 Menu Operations 23

2-2-1 Input Device 23

2-2-2 Screen Displays 24

2-2-3 Menu Tree 25

2-2-4 Inputting Values 27

2-2-5 Adjustment Menu 28

2-3 Screen Types and Display Methods 29

SECTION 2 Basic Operations

2-3-1 Image Monitor 30

2-3-2 Profile Monitor 33

2-3-3 Digital Monitor 35

2-3-4 Trend Monitor 36

2-4 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500 37

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SECTION 2

Basic Operations

2-1 Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images

This section describes how to start the Z500 and how to display images on the monitor.

Place the workpiece and adjust the Sensor position while monitoring the displayed image.

Starting the Z500

#1

SECTION 2

2-1 Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images

1.

CHECK

2.

3.

Be sure that the basic Z500 components have been connected correctly.

Power Supply

Console

ENT

ESC TRIG

SHIFT

CONSOLE

Sensor

Z500

×× × × × × × × × × × ×

×× × × × × ××

× × × × × × ×

× × × × × × × × × ×

× × ×

× ×

Monitor

Before connecting components or wiring power supply lines and grounding wires, be sure

to refer to the relevant section in the

REFERENCE

Setup Manual

.

Refer to page 16 in the Setup Manual.

Turn ON the power supply to the monitor.

Turn ON the power supply to the Z500.

The Image Monitor will be displayed.

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Scn 0 Run

NEAR

OUT 0

+0005.18800

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

If the Image Monitor is not displayed, use the

SHIFT

on the console to change the Monitors.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 29, Screen Types and Display Methods.

+

Right

Keys or

BRIGHT

DARK

SHIFT

9.96ms

Sen0

[ 15]

LV

[ 170]

PEAK

Sen1

[ .]

LV

[ ]

PEAK

Zero's OFF

PA S Smm

Left

+

Keys

FAR

Position the Workpiece and Adjust the Image

#2

Position the workpiece to be measured and adjust the displayed image in the

measurement range.

The measurement range varies depending on the Sensor models connected.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 26 in the Setup Manual.

Example: Z500-SW17

Sensor

100mm

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+20mm

2-1 Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images

0mm

Height

1.

Measurement range

+20mm

0mm

-20mm

Position

-20mm

Position the workpiece.
In this example, the workpiece shown in
the right figure will be described.

14.5mm

(±7.25mm)

17.3mm

(±8.65mm)

20.1mm

(±10.05mm)

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A profile graph showing the level differences in the workpiece will be displayed.

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2-1 Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images

2.

CHECK

Adjust the position of the workpiece if
necessary.
Adjust the workpiece position if the
Profile graph is not appeared in the
center of the monitor.

Scn 0 Run

NEAR

BRIGHT

DARK

OUT 0

+0005.18800

Profile

9.96ms

Sen0

[ 15]

LV

[ 170]

PEAK

Sen1

[ .]

LV

[ ]

PEAK

Zero's OFF

PA S Smm

FAR

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

If the lines representing level differences have swollen elliptically, the light density is

excessive. If the lines are too thin to see, the light density is insufficient. In either case,

adjust the sensitivity.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 59 for information on how to adjust sensitivity.

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2-2 Menu Operations

2-2-1 Input Device

Menu operations are performed on the Console.

SECTION 2

Basic Operations

Trigger Key

TRIG

Escape Key

ESC

SHIFT Key

SHIFT

Key Function

Escape Key Returns the cursor to the previous menu display or operation.

Trigger Key The effect of the Trigger Key varies with the function.

Enter Key

SHIFT Key

Up, Down, Left, and
Right Keys

ESC TRIG

SHIFT

Executes a function or sets a value.
Note: On the F160-KP, also functions as a Cursor Key.

Must be pressed in combination with another key to have any
effect.
Specific functions are assigned to combinations of the
Key and other keys for specific screens.

The Up and
down and also to set values.
Use the Up Key to increase a value by 1.

Left

Down

and

Use the
Hold down the Up or
a value.
The
right.

ENT

Z300-KP

CONSOLE

Down

Keys are used to move the cursor up and

Key to decrease a value by 1.

Right

Enter Key

ENT

Up, Down, Left, and Right Keys

Down

Key to quickly increase or decrease

Keys are used to move the cursor left or

SHIFT

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2-2 Menu Operations

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Basic Operations

2-2-2 Screen Displays

The Z500 is operated by selecting functions displayed on the screen. Familiarize yourself with each

function before operating the Z500.

Scene Number

There are 16 scenes.
Setting different measurement
conditions for each one allows
easy switching between different
setups.

Cursor Keys

The cursor is moved to the
desired function by pressing
the Up, Down, Left,
and Right Keys.

Scn 0 Run

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Key Operations

Displays special key combinations at the bottom of the screen
where available. S refers to the SHIFT Key. "S + ENT" indicates
that the ENT Key should be pressed while the SHIFT Key is pressed.

Mode (See the table below)

The current operating mode is displayed.

9.96ms

Measurement period (Sampling time)

It varies depending on the item
to be measured.

Mode

Display Description

Set Mode to set the inspection conditions.

Performs measurement.

Run

Tools Used to save settings and images to a computer as backup.

System

Save

The measurement results are output to an external device via terminal
block or RS-233C.

Used to set system conditions for the Z500. Select this mode to switch
menus and settings for communications with external devices.

Used to save data to flash memory in the Z500.
If new settings have been made, be sure to save the data before quit­ting.

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Basic Operations

2-2-3 Menu Tree

Z500 menus are hierarchical. The cursor is moved to the required functions to set measurement

conditions. Use the following procedures to move around the menu tree.

1.

2.

In this example, the cursor will move to the Image Menu.

3.

Move the cursor to the item to be moved.
(Move the cursor to the desired function
in Set Mode using the Up and Down
Keys.)

Press the ENT Key.

Repeat (1.) and (2.) to move the cursor
to lower levels.

Press the ESC Key once to move to the
upper level.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

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2-2 Menu Operations

Meas method

Region
Sensitivity
Details

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2-2 Menu Operations

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Basic Operations

Triangle Mark

Items with an inverted triangle after them have a list of alternatives.The method for selecting the

alternatives is given here.

Scn 0 System

:

1.

2.

Move the cursor to the item to be set.
In this example, move the cursor to
Baud rate.

Press the ENT Key.

Baud rate
Data Length
Parity
Stop bits
Delimiter
Flow

38400bps

:
:
:
:
:

End

8bit

None

1bit

CR

None

The selections will be displayed.

3.

Move the cursor to the desired baud rate
using the Up and Down Keys.

4.

Press the ENT Key.

The selections will be registered.

Scn 0 System

Baud rate
Data Length
Parity
Stop bits
Delimiter
Flow

Scn 0 System

Baud rate
Data Length
Parity
Stop bits
Delimiter
Flow

:

38400bps

:

2400bps

:

4800bps

:

9600bps

:

19200bps

:

38400bps

End

:

38400bps

:
:
:
:
:

End

8bit

None

1bit

CR

None

8bit

None

1bit

CR

None

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Basic Operations

2-2-4 Inputting Values

The section explains how to input values when setting judgment or measurement conditions.

1.

Move the cursor to the item for which a
value is to be changed.

2.

Press the ENT Key.

The cursor will change to a cursor the size of a single digit.

3.

Move the cursor to the digit to be
changed using the Left and Right Keys.

4.

Change the value.
Use the Up Key to increase the value.
Use the Down Key to decrease the
value.

5.

6.

Repeat (4.) to change other values.

Press the ENT Key.

Scn 0 Set

judgement width
Edge width
Smoothing
Noise
Level
Error data
Profile
Peak/btm width

Scn 0 Set

judgement width
Edge width
Smoothing
Noise
Level
Error data
Profile
Peak/btm width

Scn 0 Set

judgement width
Edge width
Smoothing
Noise
Level
Error data
Profile
Peak/btm width

:

[ 0.01000]

:

[ 0.00000]
:
:

50.0%

:

Clamp

:
:
:

End

:

[0000.01000]
:

[ 0.00000]
:
:

50.0%

:

Clamp

:
:
:

End

:

[0000.02000]
:

[ 0.00000]
:
:

50.0%

:

Clamp

:
:
:

End

None

2pixel

None

5pixel

None

2pixel

None

5pixel

None

2pixel

None

5pixel

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The values will be set.

Scn 0 Set

judgement width
Edge width
Smoothing
Noise
Level
Error data
Profile
Peak/btm width

:

[ 0.02000]

:

[ 0.00000]
:
:
:
:
:
:

End

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None

2pixel

50.0%
Clamp

None

5pixel

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2-2-5 Adjustment Menu

Press the SHIFT + ENT Keys in Run Mode. The adjustment menu will be displayed.

The adjustment menu is useful to display the set screens of the following six items without passing

through the menu hierarchies.

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2-2 Menu Operations

CHECK

Scn 0 Run

ESC TRG ENT

Display

Sensitvy

Output

Conditns

ESC:Back S+ / :Switch display

Key Allocation Reference

Trigger Key Display P.112

Enter Key Test P.129

Up Key Sensitivity P.59

Down Key Conditions P.88

Left Key Output P.100

Right Key Meas set P.70

Escape Key None -

The adjustment menu can be performed from the Image Monitor, the Digital Monitor, the

Profile Monitor, or the Trend Monitor.

9.96ms

Test

Meas set

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Basic Operations

2-3 Screen Types and Display Methods

There are 4 Monitors to display images on the Z500; Image Monitor, Digital Monitor, Trend Monitor, and

Profile Monitor. These monitors are useful to check measurement information as required from various

viewpoints. Use the SHIFT + Right Keys or SHIFT + Left Keys on the console to change the Monitors.

The first time the power supply is turned ON after delivery, the Image Monitor is displayed.

Image Monitor

This is the main monitor of the Z500.
Three pieces of information;
measurement status, sensitivity, and
measurement result, can be checked
together with their target images.

Scn 0 Run

NEAR

OUT 0

BRIGHT

+0005.18800

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

SHIFT

DARK

9.96ms

Sen0

[ 15]

LV

[ 170]

PEAK

Sen1

LV

PEAK

Zero's OFF

PASSmm

SHIFT

FAR

[ .]
[ ]

+

Profile Monitor

Chronological change of height
distribution of 126 points (profile)
can be checked on a shaded 3-D
image.

Scn 0 Run

1div x: 1.000 [s]

Thru

Sen 0

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

y:+10.0000[mm]

+0005.18800

mm

9.96ms

PASS

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

Digital Monitor

Two or more measurement results
can be checked at the same time.

Scn 0 Run

+0002.65432mm

0

+

+

PASS

+0004.65432mm

1

PASS

+0000.00000mm

2

ERROR

-----------mm

3

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

+

SHIFT

9.96ms

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

SHIFT

++

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Trend Monitor

Chronological change of measured
values can be checked.

Scn 0 Run

+

Thru

+

OUT 0

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

9.96ms

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000[mm]

Zero's OFF

mm+0005.18800

PA S S

CHECK

CHECK

Enable to select which Monitor will be displayed when the Z500 turns ON.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 146.

Measurement continues even while the screen is switched.

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2-3-1 Image Monitor

This is the main monitor of the Z500. The first time the power supply is turned ON after delivery, this

screen is displayed. Mostly used to check the measurement status, sensitivity information, and

measurement results.

Image Monitor consists of 2 displays; Measurement status display and Measurement sensitivity display.

Use the TRIG Key to change the displays.

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2-3 Screen Types and Display Methods

Measurement Status Display

Scn 0 Run

NEAR

OUT 0

BRIGHT

DARK

Sen0

Sen1

Zero's OFF

+0005.18800

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Note:

Measurement Status Display

Common to Measurement status display and Measurement sensitivity display.

The height information within the measurement range can be checked.

The height information between 0 and 125 lines is displayed with the Profile

graph.

Sensor

Line beam

9.96ms

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

PA S Smm

[ 15]
[ 170]

Measurement Sensitivity Display

FAR

Screen Displays

NEAR

BRIGHT

TRIG

[ .]

Scn 0 Run

[ ]

Measurement

Result Display

(See note)

OUT 0

+0005.18800

DARK

9.96ms

Sen0

[ 15]

LV

[ 170]

PEAK

Sen1

[ .]

LV

[ ]

PEAK

Zero's OFF

PA S Smm

FAR

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Workpiece

Measurement range

Measurement center

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Line 0

Position

Line 125

Height

Scn 0 Run

BRIGHT

DARK

OUT 0

+0005.18800

9.96ms

Sen0

LV

PEAK

Sen1

LV

PEAK

Zero's OFF

PA S Smm

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

LowHigh

Measurement region (green)

Profile (yellow)

FARNEAR

[ 15]

[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

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CHECK

The Profile graph can be enlarged.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 113.

CHECK

The Profile graph can be output as a measurement value to an external device.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 101.

CHECK

Whether or not the lines interfering with the measurement should be interpolated can be

determined.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 99.

CHECK

The measurement region can be changed.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 58.

Measurement Sensitivity Display

The Measurement sensitivity level (LV) and received level (PEAK) can be

checked. The light density and the status of the workpiece surface at a cursor

position are displayed with the line brightness graph.

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2-3 Screen Types and Display Methods

Bright

Brightness

Dark

CHECK

Cursor (Red)

Refer to page 116 for information on how to
change cursor position.

High

Scn 0 Run

OUT 0

Height

BRIGHT

DARK

+0005.18800

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Line Brightness (Brightness Distribution)

The line brightness graph at the cursor position is displayed.
It is possible to know at a glance whether or not, for example,
the light density is insufficient, or is at the saturation level.

Low

9.96ms

Sen0

[ 15]

LV

[ 170]

PEAK

Sen1

LV

PEAK

Zero's OFF

PASSmm

Measurement period (Sampling time)

Line beam image
The shape of workpieces and

FARNEAR

[ .]
[ ]

the way they are detected
can be checked.

LV [ 15]
PEAK[170]

LV: Displays current sensitivity level. (1 to 31)
The value increases with increase in darkness of the
workpiece, while it decreases with increase in
brightness of the workpiece.
PEAK: Displays current received level.
Use this value as reference when setting
the sensitivity level.
120 max.: Insufficient light density
255 min.: Excessive light density

For details on sensitivity adjustment method,
refer to page 59.

The line brightness graph for the specified range can be enlarged.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 113.

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Measurement Result Display

Check whether the measurements are correctly performed.

The measurement points and the measurement values are displayed.

Scn 0 Run

BRIGHT

DARK

OUT 0

+0005.18800

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Measurement value
The measurement value is displayed
in green if the judgment result is PASS.
It is displayed in red if the judgment
result is HIGH, LOW, or ERROR.

Output number
The output number for the currently displayed
measurement result is displayed.

9.96ms

Sen0

[ 15]

LV

[ 170]

PEAK

Sen1

[ .]

LV

[ ]

PEAK

Zero's OFF

PASSmm

Measurement points (red)

The measured points are displayed.
No point is displayed when the measurement is in error.
The level and range necessary for the determination of

FARNEAR

measurement points are represented by thin lines.
(In this example, the distance between the 2 points is
measured.)

Forced-zero

Zero's OFF: Forced-zero not executed
Zero's ON: Forced-zero executed

Judgment results

HIGH : Greater than the judgment upper limit
PASS : Within the judgment limits
LOW : Less than the judgment lower limit
ERROR : Measurement error

-The workpiece is out of the measurement range

-The light density is insufficient

-Information on the measurement point

cannot be obtained, or other cases
RESET: No-measurement state
LD-OFF: LD-OFF input

CHECK

Offset can be set for Force-zero.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 84.

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Basic Operations

2-3-2 Profile Monitor

Use to check the status of the workpiece surface.

Surface condition of a workpiece can be monitored on a shaded 3-D image screen. Height information

and its chronological change can also be monitored.

9.96ms

PA S S

Profile Display

Measurement Result Display

Trend Display

Shaded 3-D image display

Scn 0 Run

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000[mm]

Thru

Sen 0

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

+0005.18800

mm

By moving the workpiece, the profile graph (height information for 126 points) can be monitored in

chronological order for up to 10 seconds.

TRIG Key can be used for switching from waveform display to waveform display stop and vise versa.

The trigger function enables shaded 3-D image to be displayed at specified timing.

Line beam

Movement orientation

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2-3 Screen Types and Display Methods

CHECK

Display range and display time can be changed.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 121.

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Basic Operations

Shaded 3-D Image Display and Profile Display

Surface condition of a workpiece is displayed by a shaded 3-D image with 0 to

255 gradations. A low section is displayed darkly, while a higher section is

displayed brightly.

SECTION 2

2-3 Screen Types and Display Methods

Shaded 3-D Image

Scn 0 Run

Thru

Sen 0

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Profile Cursor (Red)

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000[mm]

+0005.18800

mm

9.96ms

PA S S

Waveform display status

During waveform display, (green) is displayed.
While the waveform is stopped, (red) is displayed.

Trend Display and Measurement Result Display

Trend Cursor

Trend Display

The waveform displayed in chronological

order at the Trend cursor position is displayed.

High

Height

Low

Time(s)

Screen Mode

Thru: continuous display

Trig: displayed in trigger mode

Sensor number

The current sensor number is displayed.

Scn 0 Run

Thru

Sen 0

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

+0005.18800

Profile Display

The height information at the
Profile cursor position is displayed.

Line 0

Position

Line 125

Height

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000[mm]

Measurement
value

High

mm

Low

9.96ms

PA S S

Conversion values for X and Y axes

The units corresponding to 1
division (1 div) on the waveform
display are displayed. If the
setting is changed, the display
also changes. Use these
values as reference when
displaying the waveform.

y

1div

x

Judgment result

1div x: 1.000
y:+10.000

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The cursor position can be changed.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 121.

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2-3-3 Digital Monitor

Mostly used during line operation.

Two or more measurement results that have been set for the output numbers of the displayed scenes will

be displayed.

Output number

Press the

Key to switch the number.

TRIG

Scn 0 Run

+0002.65432mm

0

PASS

+0004.65432mm

1

PASS

+0000.00000mm

2

ERROR

-----------mm

3

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

+0002.65432mm

4

PASS

+0004.65432mm

5

PASS

+0000.00000mm

6

ERROR

-----------mm

7

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

9.96ms

TRIGTRIG

9.96ms

Judgment value

The judgment value for each

output number will be displayed.

HI: Judgment upper limit

LO: Judgment lower limit

Measurement value

Judgment result

---- will be displayed for output numbers
that have not been set.

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CHECK

The measurement items can also be displayed instead of the judgment values.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 117.

Scn 0 Run

0

+0002.65432mm
PASS

1

+0004.65432mm
PASS

2

+0000.00000mm
ERROR

3

-----------mm

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

9.96ms

Step: 2 pts

Width

Define

Measurement items

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Basic Operations

2-3-4 Trend Monitor

Mostly used for setting and checking the Trigger function.

By using the Trend Monitor, the measurement results to be monitored can be checked in chronological

order for up to 30 seconds. Press the TRIG Key to switch from waveform display to waveform display

stop and vise versa. The trigger function enables waveform to be displayed at specified timing.

Conversion values
for X and Y axes

Scn 0 Run

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000[mm]

Thru

OUT 0

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Measurement
value

9.96ms

Zero's OFF

mm+0005.18800

PASS

Judgment result

The units corresponding to 1 division (1 div) on the
waveform display are displayed. If the setting is
changed, the display also changes. Use these
values as reference when displaying the waveform.

y

1div

x

Measurement period (Sampling time)

Waveform display status

During waveform display, (green) is displayed.

While the waveform is stopped, (red) is displayed.

Trigger waveform

The trigger status is displayed.

Force-zero
Zero's OFF: Force-zero not executed
Zero's ON: Force-zero executed

1div x: 1.000
y:+10.000

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Output number
The current output number is displayed.

Screen Mode
Thru: The waveform obtained by the Sensor is displayed continuously.
Trig: A still image of the waveform based on the trigger settings is displayed.

Thin lines are used to represent the measurement start and measurement end timings.

CHECK

Display range and display time can be changed. (Only the display range can be changed

for each output number.)

REFERENCE

Refer to page 118.

CHECK

Characteristic quantities (such as average value and peak value being held) at specified

timing can be output.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 84.

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Basic Operations

2-4 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500

When setting have been changed, be sure to save to flash memory before turning the power OFF.

NOTICE

1.

2.

A list of modes will be displayed.

3.

Flash memory data is loaded each time the Z500 is started up. Therefore, when setting

have been changed, be sure to save to flash memory before turning the power OFF. If the

power is turned OFF without saving, all of the setting changes will be lost.

Display the screen for Run Mode.

Move the cursor to Run and press the
ENT Key.

Select Save.

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Scn 0 Run

2-4 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500

Scn 0 Run

Set
Run
Tools
System

Save

A confirmation message will be displayed.

4.

NOTICE

When the saving has been completed, the screen in (3.) will return.

5.

Select Execute.

Do not turn OFF the power or input a RESET signal while a message is being displayed in

any save or load operation. Data in memory will be destroyed, and the Z500 may not

operate correctly the next time it is started.

Turn OFF the power supply and exit the Z500.

The data will be saved.

OK?

Execute Cancel

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2-4 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500

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Basic Operations

MEMO

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SECTION 3

Menus for Conversational Menu

SECTION 3 explains how to set measurement conditions using the Conversational

Menu.

3-1

Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Conversational Menus

1 Starting Conversational Menus 40

Step

2 Setting Basic Measurement Conditions 41

Step

3 Setting Measurement Contents 48

Step

4 Setting Measurement Conditions 49

Step

5 Setting Output Contents 50

Step

6 Starting Measurements 51

Step

3-2 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500 52

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40

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Menus for Conversational Menu

3-1

Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Conversational Menus

This section explains the procedures for using Conversational Menus, from setting measurement

conditions through to starting measurement.

The operating guides displayed on the screen can be used just like a conversation to help perform

procedures.

Step

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3-1 Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Conversational Menus

The mode selections will be displayed.

The Z500 will enter Set Mode.

Starting Conversational Menus

1

1.

The screen shown right will be displayed
when the Conversational Menus are
started for the first time.

2.

Move the cursor to Run and press the

ENT Key.

3.

Use the Up and Down Keys to move the
cursor and select Set.

4.

Select Next to start making the settings.

Scn 0 Run

BRIGHT

DARK

OUT 0

9.96ms

Sen0

LV

PEAK

Sen1

LV

PEAK

Zero's OFF

+0005.18800

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Set

Run
Tools
System

Save

Perform settings in
the following order.

STEP 1:Measurement method
STEP 2:Measurement region
STEP 3:Sensitivty adj method

Next

Back

[ 15]
[ 170]

PASSmm

FARNEAR

[ .]
[ ]

Follow the instructions given by the operation guide displayed on the screen for the rest of the procedure.

Two Sensor

The selections for the sensors to be used for measurement will be displayed.

Select the Sensor number.

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Menus for Conversational Menu

Step

Basic settings required for measurement are described below.

#1

Specify the region to be measured.

Select Zoom to assure higher position measurement accuracy.

Normally, use with the default setting (Wide).

Setting Basic Measurement Conditions

2

#1

Page 41

Select the Measurement
Method



#2

Select the Measurement Method

Selection Description

Wide*

Zoom

Measures the whole measurement range of the connected
sensor.

Enlarges and measures a part of the measurement range of the
connected sensor.
Select this function to assure higher position measurement
accuracy.

Page 43

Set the Measurement
Region

#3

Page 44

Select the Sensitivity
Adjustment Method

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

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Measurement range

Example: Z500-SW17

+20mm

Wide

+20mm

Zoom

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CHECK

1.

2.

0mm

-20mm

The measurement range varies depending on the Sensor models connected.

REFERENCE

14.5mm

( 7.25mm)

17.3mm

( 8.65mm)

20.1mm

( 10.05mm)

0mm

-20mm

4.8mm

5.7mm

6.7mm

This range is enlarged
three times and displaye
on the monitor screen.

Refer to page 28 in the Setup Manual.

Select the measurement method while
monitoring the image to be measured.

Scn 0 Set

Wide

Zoom

Press the ENT Key.

Method:
Select Zoom to increase
measurement accuracy.

ENT:Next ESC:Back

Go to

#2

Setting the Measurement Region.

.

Go to #2. Setting the Measurement Region.

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#2

Setting the Measurement Region

Specify the region to be measured.

The Z500 adjusts sensitivity and performs measurements in a region that has been previously set.

Though the whole image can be used for the measurement region, measurement accuracy can be

raised by specifying a restricted measurement region.

Position the workpiece correctly and specify the measurement region.

CHECK

Correct measurement may not be possible at the boundaries of the measurement regions.

Leave space at the boundaries when setting the regions.

Profile

1. Position the workpiece correctly while

monitoring the profile graph.

SECTION 3

2.

The screen for specifying the region will be displayed.

3.

The cursor will be moved to the ending line.

4.

Press the ENT Key.

Specify the starting line of the
measurement region.

Repeat the procedure described in (3.) to specify an ending line and press the
ENT Key.

Measurement image displayed.
Check workpiece position.

ENT:Next ESC:Back

Cursor

Sen0's measurement region
Strt+0023.597mm Stp -0023.983mm
Strt 0lines Stp 125lines
ENT:Next ESC:Back

Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

Go to #3. Select the Sensitivity Adjustment Method.

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#3

Select the sensitivity adjustment method for the measurement range.

If the measurement results fluctuate, change the adjustment method.

Normally, these conditions can be left at the default settings.

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Select the Sensitivity Adjustment Method

Sensitivity Adjustment

Selection

Adjust the sensitivity according to sensitivity information in the
measurement region.

The sensitivity can be set to one of 31 levels (Setting range: 0 to

31).
Select when it is difficult to assure accurate measurement in
Auto. Such cases may appear on a production line where
workpieces of different colors are processed.

Adjust the sensitivity for each line in the measurement region.
Select when it is difficult to assure accurate measurement in
Auto due to a widely distributed brightness of the workpiece
surfaces.
However, sampling time will be longer.
Position a reference workpiece and execute Multi. The Z500
will set automatically the upper and lower limits of sensitivity on
the basis of the brightness of the reference workpiece.

CHECK

Auto*

Fixed

Multi

Once the sensitivity has been set in Multi, Sensitvy can be performed only through the

adjustment menu.

Description

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28 for details on the adjustment menu, and page 63 for details on

Details.

Sensitivity level (Displayed only when Fixed is selected from the
Sensitivity Menu)

Setting range

LV0 (See note

LV31 High

Note: The laser will turn OFF when selecting [LV0].

Sensitivit

L

Color of workpiec

Bri

Dark

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When selecting Auto

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1.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

2.

Select Auto.

Select Execute when the basic settings
have completed.
Select Settings when continuing the
measurement contents settings.

Step 3.

Go to

Scn 0 Set

Auto

Fixed
Multi

Sen0's sensitivity method:
Select Fixed or Multi if
measurement unstable with Auto.

ENT:Set ESC:Back

Settings will be registered.

Allocate measurement items

to OUT0 to OUT7

in the measurement settings.

Settings can be accessed

from the Adjustment Menu.

Execute Cancel Settings

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When selecting Fixed

SECTION 3

The screen for setting the sensitivity level will be displayed.

3-1 Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Conversational Menus

1.

2.

Select Fixed.

Select the level using the Up and Down
Keys while monitoring the image on the
monitor.
The level displayed first is the level
selected by the Z500 for the workpiece
being measured. Adjust the level while
monitoring the line brightness graph and
the received level on the monitor.
120 max.: Insufficient light density
255 min.: Excessive light density

Scn 0 Set

Auto

Fixed

Multi

Sen0's sensitivity method:
Select Fixed or Multi if
measurement unstable with Auto.

ENT:Set ESC:Back

BRIGHT

DARK

Received level

Sen0

LV

PEAK

Sen1

LV

PEAK

Line Brightness

LV 15

Sen0's sensitivity method:
Select Fixed or Multi if
measurement unstable with Auto.

ENT:Set ESC:Back

[ 15]
[ 170]

FARNEAR

[ .]
[ ]

3.

Press the ENT Key.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

4.

Select Execute when the basic settings
have completed.
Select Settings when continuing the
measurement contents settings.

Go to

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Settings will be registered.

Allocate measurement items

to OUT0 to OUT7

in the measurement settings.

Settings can be accessed

from the Adjustment Menu.

Execute Cancel Settings

Step 3.

When selecting Multi

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1.

The sensitivity multiple setting screen will be displayed.

2.

3.

Select Multi.

Check whether or not the workpiece is
positioned inside the measurement
range.

Press the ENT Key.

Scn 0 Set

Auto
Fixed

Multi

Sen0's sensitivity method:
Select Fixed or Multi if
measurement unstable with Auto.

ENT:Set ESC:Back

Line beam image

Scn 0 Set

Sensitivity set for each line.
Set the workpiece correctly
and press the ENT Key.

ENT:Set ESC:Back

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Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

A confirmation message will be displayed.

4.

Select Execute when the basic settings
have completed.
Select Settings when continuing the
measurement contents settings.

Step 3.

Go to

Settings will be registered.

Allocate measurement items

to OUT0 to OUT7

in the measurement settings.

Settings can be accessed

from the Adjustment Menu.

Execute Cancel Settings

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Step

The Z500 provides eight measurement items. Up to eight measurement items can be set for each scene.

Select the measurement item according to application.

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3

Setting Measurement Contents

This section gives an outline only. Refer to SECTION 4 (page 70) for details on

measurement contents.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 70.

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4

Step

Set the measurement conditions, such as average number of times and trigger setting.

Setting can be performed only through the adjustment menu.

Setting Measurement Conditions

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28, Adjustment Menu.

This section gives an outline only. Refer to SECTION 4 (page 88) for details on

measurement conditions.

REFERENCE

SECTION 3

Refer to page 88.

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1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

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Step

The Z500 can transmit data to an external device in three formats; analog, terminal, and RS-232C. The

operation procedures for setting the output contents to the external device will be described in SECTION

4. Setting can be performed only through the adjustment menu.

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5

Setting Output Contents

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28, Adjustment Menu.

This section gives an outline only. Refer to SECTION 4 (page 100) for details on

output contents.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 100.

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Step 6

Starting Measurements

Perform the measurement under the conditions that have been previously set.

Use the following procedure to execute measurement according to the conditions set for the scene

currently displayed.

The data will be output to external devices as well.

1. Confirm that Run



If Run

is not selected, press the ESC Key several times to switch the



is selected.

selection.

Measurement will be executed and the measurement results will

be displayed on the screen. Check that measurement has been

performed correctly.

The output number for the currently displayed
measurement result is displayed.

Scn 0 Run

BRIGHT

DARK

OUT 0

9.96ms

Sen0

LV

PEAK

Sen1

LV

PEAK

Zero's OFF

+0005.18800

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Judgment resultMeasurement value

[ 15]

[ 170]

PASSmm

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[ .]
[ ]

1

Step

2

Step

3

CHECK

Conditions can be changed simply without leaving Run Mode using the

adjustment menu.

Measurement will be interrupted while adjustments are made.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28.

CHECK Change the Monitors using the SHIFT + Right Keys or SHIFT + Left Keys if

necessary.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 29.

CHECK For measurements through the execution of Force-zero

REFERENCE

Refer to page 110.

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3-2 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500

When settings have been completed, be sure to save to flash memory before turning the power OFF.

Refer to SECTION 2 (page 37) for details on saving settings.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 37.

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NOTICE

Flash memory data is loaded each time the Z500 is started up. Therefore, when

setting have been changed, be sure to save to flash memory before turning the

power OFF. If the power is turned OFF without saving, all of the setting changes

will be lost.

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This section explains how to set measurement conditions using the Expert Menu.

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1 Starting Up Expert Menu and Entering Set Mode 54

Step

2 Adjusting Images 56

Step

3 Position Compensation 64

Step

4 Measurement Settings 70

Step

5 Measurement Conditions 88

Step

6 Output Settings 100

Step

7 Performing Measurement 107

Step

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4-1 Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Expert Menus

This section explains how to set measurement conditions using the Expert Menus and the basic steps

before starting measurements.

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4-1 Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Expert Menus

Step 1

Starting Up Expert Menu and Entering Set Mode

To set the measurement conditions, it is first necessary to enter Set Mode.

1.

Move the cursor to Run  and press the

Scn 0 Run

ENT Key.

A list of modes will be displayed.

2.

Select System.

The selections will be displayed.

3.

Select Environment.

Scn 0 Run

Scn 0 System

Comm

Environment

Slant correct
Initialize
Version

Set
Run
Tools

System

Save

The screen for setting environment will be displayed.

4.

Move the cursor to Conversatn and
press the ENT Key.

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Scn 0 System

Settings
Sensor
Scene
Monitor
1st scene
Dec. pts

:

Conversatn

:

Mirror

:

Console

:

Image

:

Scn 0

:

5 digits

End

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The selections will be displayed.

5.

6.

The setting will be registered and the screen in (3.) will return.

7.

The screen in (2.) will return.

8.

Move the cursor to Expert and press the
ENT Key.

Select End.

Press the ESC Key.

Select Set.

Scn 0 System

Settings
Sensor
Scene
Monitor
1st scene
Dec. pts

Scn 0 System

Set

Run
Tools
System

Save

:

Conversatn

Conversatn

:
:

Console

:
:
:

5 digits

End

Mirror

Expert

Image

Scn 0

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Step

1

The selections available with the Expert Menu's Set Mode will be

displayed.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

Step

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Step 2

Adjusting Images

To facilitate accurate measurements, images are adjusted for clearer display of the section to be

measured.

Measurement Methods

Specify the region to be measured.

Select Zoom to assure higher position measurement accuracy.

Normally, use with the default setting (Wide).

Selection Description

Measures the whole measurement range of the connected
sensor.

Enlarges and measures a part of the measurement range of the
connected sensor.
Select this function to assure higher position measurement
accuracy.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Wide

+20mm

Zoom

CHECK

Measurement Range

Wide*

Zoom

When the measurement method is changed, all settings for scene data wil be cleared.

Example: Z500-SW17

+20mm

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0mm

-20mm

The measurement range varies depending on the Sensor models connected.

REFERENCE

14.5mm

( 7.25mm)

17.3mm

( 8.65mm)

20.1mm

( 10.05mm)

0mm

-20mm

4.8mm

5.7mm

6.7mm

This range is enlarged three
times and displayed on the
monitor screen.

Refer to page 28 in the Setup Manual.

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Menus for Expert Menu

1.

The measurement method selections will be displayed.

Two Sensor

2.

3.

Select Image/Meas Method.

The selections for the sensors to be used for

measurement will be displayed.

Select the Sensor number.

Go to (2.).

Select the measurement method while
monitoring the image to be adjusted.

Press the ENT Key.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Scn 0 Set

Wide

Zoom

Meas method

Region
Sensitivity
Details

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The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return.

Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

Step

7

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Setting Measurement Region

Specify the region to be measured.
The Z500 adjusts sensitivity and performs measurements in a region that has
been previously set. Though the whole image can be used for the measurement
region, measurement accuracy can be raised by specifying a restricted
measurement region.

CHECK

Correct measurement may not be possible at the boundaries of the measurement regions.

Leave space at the boundaries when setting the regions.

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1.

The screen for specifying the region will be displayed.

2.

The cursor will be moved to the ending line.

Select Image/Region.

Specify the starting line of the
measurement region.

Move the cursor with the Up and Down
Keys.
(Use these keys together with the SHIFT
Key to move the cursor quickly.)

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Cursor

Meas method

Region

Sensitivity
Details

3.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

4.

The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return.

Repeat the procedure described in (2.) to specify the ending line of the
measurement region.

Select Execute.

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The measurement region

will be set. OK?

Execute

Cancel

Sensitivity Adjustment

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Select the sensitivity adjustment method for the measurement range.

If the measurement results fluctuate, change the adjustment method.

Normally, these conditions can be left at the default settings.

CHECK

The setting can be performed through the adjustment menu.

Refer to page 28.

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REFERENCE

Two Sensor

Select the Sensor number to be used for measurement.

Sensitivity Adjustment

Selection Description

Auto*

Fixed

Multi

Adjust the sensitivity according to sensitivity information in the
measurement region.

The sensitivity can be set to one of 31 levels (Setting range: 0 to 31).
Select when it is difficult to assure accurate measurement in Auto.
Such cases may appear on a production line where workpieces of
different colors are processed.

Adjust the sensitivity for each line in the measurement region.
Select when it is difficult to assure accurate measurement in Auto due to
a widely distributed brightness of the workpiece surfaces.
However, sampling time will be longer.
Position a reference workpiece and execute Multi. The Z500 will set
automatically the upper and lower limits of sensitivity on the basis of the
brightness of the reference workpiece.
After the settings have been completed, fine adjustment can be made on

Details.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 63.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Sensitivity level (Displayed only when Fixed is selected from the
Sensitivity Menu)

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Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Setting range

LV0 (See note

LV31 High

Note: The laser will turn OFF when selecting [LV0].

Sensitivit

L

Color of workpiec

Bri

Dark

Step

5

Step

6

Step

7

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When selecting Auto

Select Image/Sensitivity.

1.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Meas method
Region

Sensitivity

Details

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The selections for sensitivity adjustment will be displayed.

2.

Select Auto.

The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return.

Auto

Fixed
Multi

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When selecting Fixed

Select Image/Sensitivity.

1.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

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Meas method
Region

Sensitivity

Details

The selections for sensitivity adjustment will be displayed.

2.

Select Fixed.

The screen for setting the sensitivity level will be displayed.

3.

Select the level using the Up and
Down Keys while monitoring the

image on the monitor.

The level displayed first is the level
selected by the Z500 for the work­piece being measured. Adjust the
level while monitoring the line bright­ness graph and the received level on
the monitor.
120 max. : Insufficient light density
255 min. : Excessive light density

4.

Press the ENT Key.

Auto

Fixed

Multi

Line Brightness Received level

LV 15

BRIGHT

DARK

Sen0

LV

PEAK

Sen1

LV
PEAK

[ 15]

[ 170]

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Step

1

FARNEAR

Step

2

[ .]
[ ]

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return.

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When selecting Multi

Select Image/Sensitivity.

1.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Meas method
Region

Sensitivity

Details

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The selections for sensitivity adjustment will be displayed.

2.

The sensitivity multiple setting screen will be displayed.

3.

Select Multi.

Check whether or not the workpiece
is positioned inside the measurement
range and press the ENT Key.

Auto
Fixed

Multi

Line beam image

Scn 0 Set

The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return.

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Use this function to measure transparent workpieces. This function is also

useful to shorten the response time in Sensitivity/Multi. Normally, these

conditions can be left at the default settings. After changing the settings, perform

a workpiece measurement to check that measurement can still be performed

correctly.

CHECK

1.

Item

Surface

Upper 0 to 31(31*) Specify the range to be adjusted the sensitivity.

Lower 0 to 31(1*)

Gradations 120 to 220(170*)

The setting can be performed through the adjustment menu.

REFERENCE

Seleciton/

Setting range

Frnt*
Back

Description

The reflecting surface for which sensitivity adjustment
is performed is selected. To measure the back side of
a transparent workpiece, select Back. Normally (i.e.,
when measuring opaque workpieces), this setting can
be left as Frnt.

This function is effective when sensitivity adjustment
method is set to Auto or Multi. If the adjustment range
is small, the response time for switching sensitivity will
be short.

Set the target gradation for sensor sensitivity
adjustment.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Refer to page 28.

Select Image/Details.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Meas method
Region

Sensitivity

Details

SECTION 4

Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

The setting screen for sensitivity details will be displayed.

2.

3.

Make the settings for each item.

Select End.

The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return.

Scn 0 Set

Surface
Upper
Lower
Gradations

:

Frnt

:

[31]

:

[ 1]

:

[170]

End

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Step

5

Step

6

Step

7

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Step 3

Position Compensation

The position compensation function is used when the position of the measurement workpieces are not

consistent.

By using this function, the displacement between the reference position and the current position is

obtained, and this displacement is compensated for in measurements. Compensation can be made for

both height and position.

Height

Position

• Reference Position

The measurement range and measurement workpiece are in the correct

positions.

Workpiece

Sensor

Height

Scn 0 Run

BRIGHT

DARK

Measurement range

Measurement center

LowHigh

Measurement point

9.96ms

FARNEAR

Sen0

[ 15]

LV

[ 170]

PEAK

Sen1

[ .]

LV

[ ]

PEAK

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• When the Position of the Workpiece is Lower

By making position displacement compensation settings ...

For measurement, compensate the height based on the displacement of the reference position.

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Scn 0 Run

BRIGHT

DARK

Measurement point

9.96ms

FARNEAR

Sen0

[ 15]

LV

[ 170]

PEAK

Sen1

[ .]

LV

[ ]

PEAK

Operational Flow

1

2

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the Reference
Position

#

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Set the
Compensation
Method

SECTION 4

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CHECK

#1

Registering the Reference Position

To use the position compensation function, set Compensatn and Meas set in this order.

Register the position to be used for a reference for position compensation.

Before setting the necessary items, place the workpiece at the correct position.

In the example provided below, the procedure for compensating under the

following conditions is explained.

Measurement
point (Average)

Reference height measurement point

Selection Description

Average

Peak

Bottom

Peak Bottom

Reference height Reference position

Region

Measurement
point (Edge position)

Edge level

Define the average profile position within a specified region as the
measurement point.

Define the peak profile position within a specified region as the
measurement point.

Define the bottom profile position within a specified region as the
measurement point.

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1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

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Step

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7

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SECTION 4

1.

The selection for position compensation will be displayed.

2.

Select Compensatn.

Select Reference.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn

Meas set
Conditions
Output

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn

Meas set
Conditions
Output

None

Reference

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A profile graph will be displayed.

3.

The screen for setting the reference height will be displayed.

4.

Check whether or not the workpiece
is positioned correctly and press the
ENT Key.

Specify the starting line of the
reference height region.

Use the Up and Down Keys to move
the cursor.
(Use these keys together with the
SHIFT Key to move the cursor
quickly.)

Profile

Cursor

Measurement
region

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The ending-line setting screen will be displayed.

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5.

The characteristic quantity setting screen will be displayed.

6.

Specify the ending line of the reference
height region.

Select a characteristic quantity that can
be used as the measurement point of
the reference height.

The cross cursor of the measurement
point will move in response to the
selections.
Select the item while monitoring the image.
In this example, select Average.

Average

Peak
Bottom

Cursor

Cursor

SECTION 4

Step

1

Step

2

The setting screen for reference position will be displayed.

7.

Specify the edge level to be used for the
reference position.

Use the Left and Right Keys to move
the cursor.
(Use these keys together with the SHIFT
Key to move the cursor quickly.)

Cursor

Operation Manual

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

Step

7

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A cross cursor to be used for specifying the reference height will

be displayed.

8.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

9.

Use the Up and Down Keys to select the
measurement point of the reference
position.

The cursor of the measurement point is
moved.
Select the measurement point while
monitoring the image.

Select Execute.

Cursor

Edge level

Reference will be

registered.

OK?

Execute Cancel Back

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The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return.

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Set the Compensation Method

SECTION 4

Menus for Expert Menu

CHECK

1.

Select the position compensation method.

Height

Position

Unless Reference has been set, the compensation method selections will not be

displayed.

Move the cursor to None  and press
the ENT Key.

.

Selection Description

None* No compensation is required.

Height Compensate the height.

Position Compensate the position.

Height&Pos Compensate both the height and position.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn

Meas set
Conditions
Output

None

Reference

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Step

1

The selection for compensation method will be displayed.

2.

The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return.

Select the compensation method.
In this example, select Height&Pos.

None
Height

Position

Height&Pos

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

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Measurement Settings

Set the measurement contents. Operational flow varies depending on the measurement item.

Setting Step: 2 pts, Edge position, and Define are taken as examples for description.

Operational Flow

#2

#1

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Set Measurement
Items

When selecting

#2

Compensate the measurements under the output conditions given in

CHECK

CHECK

When not
selecting

Define

Define

Calibration setting is disabled.

To use the position compensation function, set Compensatn and Meas set in this order.

The settings can be performed through the adjustment menu.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28.

Page 78 (if necessary)#3 Page 84 (if necessary)

Set Calibration

:

:

Set Output
Conditions

Changing
Measurement
Contents

Clearing
Measurement
Items

#3.

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4-1 Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Expert Menus

#1

Set Measurement Items

Up to eight measurement contents can be set for each scene.

There are 8 types of the measurement item. Different measurement item can be

set for each output number.

Types of Measurement Item

Selection Description Symbol

Height* Measure the height within the specified region.

Specify two measurement regions.
After taking the measurement point within the 1st region

Step: 2 pts

Step: 3 pts

Edge position

as the reference, measure the distance from the mea­surement point in the 2nd region.

REFERENCE

Specify three measurement regions.
After taking the average of the measurement points
within the two regions specified above, measure the
difference from the measurement point in the 3rd region.

Measures the specified edge position.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 72.

Refer to page 74.

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Selection Description Symbol

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Width

Edge center

Peak/bottom

Define

Measure the difference between the specified two edge
positions.

Based on the specified two edge positions, measure the
center.

Measure the peak or bottom point of the height within
the specified region.

Using the equation, set the measurement items.
The measurement result for an output number can be
assigned to the equation.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 76.

Characteristic Quantity of Measurement Points

Selection Description

Average

Peak

Bottom

Back

Define the average profile position within a specified region as the
measurement point.

Define the peak profile position within a specified region as the
measurement point.

Define the bottom profile position within a specified region as the
measurement point.

Set the back side of the workpiece for the measurement point.
This procedure is effective when glass sheets and other transparent
workpieces are measured.

*Height is set in OUT0 as the default setting.

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1

Step

2

Step

3

Peak and Bottom

Peak Bottom

Region

Back

Workpiece

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Step: 2 pts

Level differences, grooves, etc. of workpieces are measured.

The following conditions will be taken as an example for describing the setting procedures.

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Step: 2 pts

Measurement
point (Average)

Measurement
point (Average)

1.

Select Meas set.

A list of output numbers will be displayed.

2.

Select the output number for which
Step: 2 pts is set.
In this example, Select OUT1.

CHECK

Height is set in OUT0 as the default set-
ting. To set an item other than Height in
OUT0, delete the existing measurement item.

Top face region

Bottom face region

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn

Meas set

Conditions
Output

Scn 0 Set

OUT0:Height

OUT1:

OUT2:
OUT3:
OUT4:
OUT5:
OUT6:
OUT7:

REFERENCE

Refer to page 87.

The selection for measurement item will be displayed.

3.

Select the measurement item.

In this example, select Step: 2 pts.

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Measrmnt item
Height

Step: 2 pts

Step: 3 pts
Edge position
Width
Edge center
Peak/bottom
Define

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The setting screen for bottom face measurement region will be

displayed.

4.

The ending-line setting screen will be displayed.

5.

The characteristic quantity setting screen will be displayed.

Specify the starting line of the bottom
face measurement region.
Move the cursor with the Up and Down
Keys.
(Use these keys together with the SHIFT
Key to move the cursor quickly.)

Repeat the procedure described in (4.)
to specify the ending line of the bottom
face measurement region.

Cursor

Cursor

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Cursor

6.

The setting screen for top face measurement region will be displayed.

7.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

8.

Select a characteristic quantity that can
be used as the measurement point of
the bottom face.
The cross cursor of the measurement
point will move in response to the
selections.
Select the item while monitoring the image.
In this example, select Average.

Repeat (4.) through (6.) to set the
characteristic quantities of the top face
measurement region and measurement
point.

Select Execute.

Average

Peak
Bottom
Back

Measrmnt items will be set.

OK?

Execute Cancel Back

Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

Step

7

The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return.

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Edge position

Measures the edge position of the workpiece.

The following conditions will be taken as an example for describing the setting procedures.

Edge level

Measurement
point (Edge position)

In this example, the intersection point of the edge level and the profile becomes

the measurement point.

Set the edge level as follows.

Edge level

Profile

The intersection is
the measurement point.

Edge position

CHECK

The setting edge level and the measurement point can be checked on the Image Monitor.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 32.

1.

Select Meas set.

A list of output numbers will be displayed.

2.

Select the output number for which
Edge position is set.
In this example, select OUT2.

CHECK

Height is set in OUT0 as the default

setting. To set an item other than Height
in OUT0, delete the existing measure­ment item.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn

Meas set

Conditions
Output

Scn 0 Set

OUT0:Height
OUT1:Step: 2 pts

OUT2:

OUT3:
OUT4:
OUT5:
OUT6:
OUT7:

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REFERENCE

Refer to page 87.

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The selection for measurement item will be displayed.

3.

The setting screen for edge position will be displayed.

4.

Select the measurement item.
In this example, Select Edge position.

Specify the level to be measured as the
edge.
Move the cursor with the Left and Right
Keys.
(Use these keys together with the SHIFT
Key to move the cursor quickly.)

Measrmnt item
Height

Step: 2 pts

Step: 3 pts

Edge position

Width
Edge center
Peak/bottom
Define

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The setting screen for edge position will be displayed.

5.

CHECK

A confirmation message will be displayed.

6.

Specify the edge position regarded as
the measurement point.
Move the cursor with the Up and Down
Keys.
In some cases, the cursor will not be
displayed on the intersection point of the
edge level and the edge position.
However, selection of an arbitrary cursor
will give the same measurement result
(the intersection point becomes the
measurement point), as long as the
selected cursor exists near the
intersection point.

Select Execute.

Cursor

Measrmnt items will be set.

OK?

Execute Cancel Back

Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

Step

7

The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return.

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Define

Set the equation by using the measurement results for the output number.

Output number for which

OUT3

OUT1 OUT2

equation is set

Equation

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Define

List of Items

Note 1

• Output number

CHECK

OUT0

OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4

See note 1.

OUT0

OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4

OUT5
OUT6
OUT7
(
)

See note 2. See note 3.

OUT5
OUT6
OUT7
(
)

ABS
MAX
MIN
AVE
Cons

ABS
MAX
MIN

DEL

AVE

BS

Cons

Set

Move the cursor.

DEL
BS
Set

Numerals between 0 and 9999999.999 can be set.

List of Items

Select the items displayed
here for which equation is set.

Delete the items.

DEL : Deletes the item to the right of the cursor.
BS : Deletes the item to the left of the cursor.

Sets the equation.

When this item is selected, equation can be performed by using the

measurement results (results obtained after calibration) that have been set for

the output number.

Any output number cannot be selected, unless its measurement items have been set.

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• Arithmetic Operators

Note 3

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Operator Meaning

+ Addition

- Subtraction

* Multiplication

/ Real number division

Function Description

ABS Calculates the absolute value. ABS (argument)

MAX

MIN

AVE

Gives the largest value of arguments. MAX (Argument 1, Argument 2,
Argument 3,…)

Gives the smallest value of arguments. MIN (Argument 1, Argument 2,
Argument 3,…)

Calculates the average value of arguments. AVE (Argument 1, Argu­ment 2, Argument 3,…)

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1.

Select Meas set.

A list of output numbers will be displayed.

2.

Select the output number for which
Define is set.
In this example, select OUT3.

CHECK

Height is set in OUT0 as the default set-
ting. To set an item other than Height in
OUT0, delete the existing measurement

item.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn

Meas set

Conditions
Output

Scn 0 Set

OUT0:Height
OUT1:Step: 2 pts
OUT2:Edge position

OUT3:

OUT4:
OUT5:
OUT6:
OUT7:

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REFERENCE

Refer to page 87.

The setting screen for equation will be displayed.

3.

Select the item from the list of items and
set the equation.

4.

Select Set when the equation has been
set.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

5.

Select Execute.

OUT3

OUT0

OUT5

OUT1

OUT6

OUT2

OUT7

OUT3

(

OUT4

)

Measrmnt items will be set.

Execute Cancel Back

OK?

ABS

MAX

MIN

AVE

Cons

DEL
BS
Set

Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

Step

7

The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return.

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Set Calibration

Set calibrations to compensate the measurement values. Set calibrations to compensate for differences

between measurement values and actual dimensions due to the color or material of the measurement

workpiece. The setting method varies depending on the measurement items set for the output number.

Compensation Measurement items Description

Compensate the
measured height
and position.

Compensate the
measured level
difference and
width.

Height, Edge position, Edge
center, Peak/bottom

Step: 2 pts, Step: 3 pts, Width

For setting, repeat the measurement
twice.

REFERENCE

For setting, repeat the measurement
once.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 78.

Refer to page 81.

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Define

CHECK

Output can be used for fine adjustment after calibration setting. Use Output also to

compensate the measurement values when Define has been selected for the

measurement item.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 84.

CHECK

Refer to page 83 for information on how to clear calibration settings.

Compensate the Measured Height and Position

To compensate for the error, perform the measurement twice.
Applicable measurement items: Height, Edge position, Edge center,
Peak/bottom

Example 1: When selecting

Workpiece height: 10 mm
Use the method shown below to calibrate workpieces so that a displacement value of 9.95 mm is
measured as 10 mm.

9.95mm

Calibrate to 10 mm.

Measurement of point 1

Height

Measurement value

10mm

Measurement of point 2

Compensate for this error.

10mm

Displacement of workpiece

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the workpiece.

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Input the height

of point 1.

0mm

Input the height

of point 2.

10mm

Measure with the
workpiece in position.

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Example 2: When selecting

Movement distance from the edge position: 5 mm
Use the method shown below to calibrate workpieces so that a displacement value of 4.95 mm is
measured as 5 mm.

4.95mm

Calibrate to 5 mm.

Measurement of point 1

Input the

position

of point 1.

0mm

Measure with the workpiece
at the reference position.

Edge position

Measurement value

5mm

Measurement of point 2

Move the workpiece by 5 mm
for the measurement.

5mm

Compensate for this error.

Workpiece Movement

Input the

position

of point 2.

5mm

Height in Example 1 is taken here to describe the setting method.

Make the necessary adjustments when setting a different item.

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1.

Move the cursor to Height and press the
ENT Key.

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Select Calibrate.

Scn 0 Set

OUT0:Height

OUT1:Step: 2 pts
OUT2:Edge position
OUT3:Define
OUT4:
OUT5:
OUT6:
OUT7:

Scn 0 Set

Change

Calibrate

Output
Delete

Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

Step

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A confirmation message will be displayed.

3.

The measurement screen for point 1 will be displayed.

4.

The screen for inputting the position of point 1 will be displayed.

5.

Select Execute.

Press the ENT Key without a workpiece
in position.

Set the value to 0.00000 and press the
ENT Key.

System will be calibrated.

Clear settings now if

required.

Execute Cancel

00000.00000

Clear

Define

The measurement screen for point 2 will be displayed.

6.

The screen for inputting the position of point 2 will be displayed.

7.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

8.

The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return.

Position the workpiece correctly and
press the ENT Key.

Set the value to 5.00000 and press the
ENT Key.

Select Execute.

00005.00000

System will be calibrated.

Execute Cancel

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Compensate the Measured Level Difference and Width

To compensate for the error, perform the measurement once.

Applicable measurement items: Step: 2 pts, Step: 3 pts, Width

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Example : When selecting

Level difference: 5 mm
Use the method shown below to calibrate workpieces so that a displacement value of 4.95 mm is
measured as 5 mm.

Point 1

Point 2

To compensate for this error, perform the measurement once.

Measure with the
workpiece in position.

1.

Move the cursor to Step: 2 pts and



Calibrate to 5 mm.

Input the value
of point 1.

press the ENT Key.

0mm

Step: 2 pts

Measurement value

5mm

4.95mm

5mm

Input the value
of point 2.

5mm

Scn 0 Set

OUT0:Height

OUT1:Step: 2 pts
OUT2:Edge position
OUT3:Define
OUT4:
OUT5:
OUT6:
OUT7:

Compensate for this error.

Level difference of workpiece

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Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Select Calibrate.

Scn 0 Set

Change

Calibrate

Output
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A confirmation message will be displayed.

3.

The measurement screen for point will be displayed.

4.

The screen for inputting the position of point 1 will be displayed.

5.

Select Execute.

Position the workpiece correctly and
press the ENT Key.

Set the value to 0.00000 and press the
ENT Key.

System will be calibrated.

Clear settings now if

required.

Execute Cancel

00000.00000

Clear

Define

The screen for inputting the position of point 2 will be displayed.

6.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

7.

The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return.

Set the value to 5.00000 and press the
ENT Key.

Select Execute.

00005.00000

System will be calibrated.

Execute Cancel

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Menus for Expert Menu

1.

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Move the cursor to the measurement
item to be cleared and press the ENT
Key.

Select Calibrate.

Scn 0 Set

OUT0:Height

OUT1:Step: 2 pts
OUT2:Edge position
OUT3:Define
OUT4:
OUT5:
OUT6:
OUT7:

Scn 0 Set

Change

Calibrate

Output
Delete

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Step

1

A confirmation message will be displayed.

3.

The setting will be cleared and the screen in (2.) will return.

Select Clear.

System will be calibrated.

Clear settings now if

required.

Execute Cancel

Clear

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

Step

7

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Set Output Conditions

Set the output conditions of measurement results as necessary.

Item Selection Description

Upper

Lower

Hold

Zero

-9999.99999 to

9999.99999

Set when the Trigger function is used. Select the contents of the data to
be held.

REFERENCE

None* Hold measurement is not performed.

Sampling The value at the start of measurement is held.

Peak

Bottom The lowest value measured during measurement is held.

Peak-Peak

Average

-9999.99999 to

9999.99999

Set the judgment conditions. Set the range for a PASS
judgment.

For details on the Trigger function, refer to page 90.

The highest value measured during measurement is
held.

The difference between the highest and lowest values
measured during measurement is held.

The average value between the highest and lowest
values measured during measurement is held.

Set the offset value for force-zero execution.
Set the value to be added to 0.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 110, Force-zero.

Define

Span and Offset

Span

A coefficient (the span) is set to compensate
for incline in the Sensor characteristics.

Measurement value

(mm)

Span

Offset

Unit

4.0

0.20000 to

4.00000

(1.00000*)

-9999.99999 to

9999.99999

(0.00000*)

mm*

2

mm
None

0.2

Displacement
of workpiece

Set to make fine adjustments to measurement values
after calibration. Set for the incline in the Sensor
characteristics.

Set to make fine adjustments to measurement values
after calibration. Added to or subtracted from
measurement values that have been set.

Select the unit of the measured values to be displayed on
the monitor screen.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Offset

A fixed value (the offset) is added to or
subtracted from measurement values.

Measurement value

(mm)

Displacement
of workpiece

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When calibration is executed, the span and the offset will be automatically set.

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1.

Move the cursor to the output number to
be set the output conditions and press
the ENT Key.

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Select Output .

Scn 0 Set

OUT0:Height

OUT1:Step: 2 pts
OUT2:Edge position
OUT3:Define
OUT4:
OUT5:
OUT6:
OUT7:

Scn 0 Set

Change
Calibrate

Output

Delete

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The setting screen for output conditions will be displayed.

3.

4.

Set the necessary items.

Select End.

The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return.

Scn 0 Set

Upper
Lower
Hold
Zero
Span
Offset
Unit

:

[ 10.00000]

:

[ -10.00000]

:

None

:

[ 0.00000]

:

[1.00000]

:

[ 0.00000]

:

mm

End

Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

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Changing Measurement Contents

Change the measurement contents that have been set for the output number.

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Changing Measurement Contents

CHECK

To change measurement items, clear the existing measurement items and then
set new items.

Refer to page 87.

1.

Move the cursor to the output number to
be changed the output conditions and
press the ENT Key.

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Select Change.

REFERENCE

Scn 0 Set

OUT0:Height

OUT1:Step: 2 pts
OUT2:Edge position
OUT3:
OUT4:
OUT5:
OUT6:
OUT7:

Scn 0 Set

Change

Calibrate
Output
Delete

The setting screen for measurement range will be displayed.

The remaining procedures are the same as those for measurement item setting.

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Clearing Measurement Items

Clear the measurement items that have been set for the output numbers.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 127 for details on clearing separately for each scene.

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1.

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Move the cursor to the output number to
be cleared the output conditions and
press the ENT Key.

Select Delete.

Scn 0 Set

OUT0:Height

OUT1:Step: 2 pts
OUT2:Edge position
OUT3:Define
OUT4:
OUT5:
OUT6:
OUT7:

Scn 0 Set

Change
Calibrate
Output

Delete

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Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

A confirmation message will be displayed.

3.

The measurement items for the selected output number are cleared off and the screen in (1.) will return.

Select Execute.

Delete OUT0 settings.

Execute Cancel

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Step

5

Step

6

Step

7

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Step 5

Measurement Conditions

Set the measurement conditions. The following can be set in Conditions and its lower hierarchies.

Perform the setting as required.

Menu Description Reference

The average of the setting number of times is output as

# to avg

Trigger

Details

the measurement result. Set this function to disregard
sudden changes in the waveform.

From the measurement results that have been obtained
within a specified measurement period, the specified
characteristic quantity is held and output.

Removing noises, outputting measurement failure, and
other miscellaneous methods can be set in more detail.

Page 88.

Page 90.

Page 96.

Averaging number

Use this function to disregard sudden changes in the waveform. The average of

the setting number of times is output as the measurement result.

Selection

• The Relationship between the Measurement Response Time and the Resolution

Averaging
number

1

1, 2, 4, 8*, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256

Measurement
response time

Short

Resolution

Low

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

CHECK

1.

256 Long

The setting can be performed through the adjustment menu.

REFERENCE

High

Refer to page 28.

Select Conditions.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn
Meas set

Conditions

Output

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The selections will be displayed.

2.

The setting screen for averaging number will be displayed.

3.

4.

Select # to avg.

Select averaging number.

Select End.

Scn 0 Set

# to avg

Trigger
Details

# to avg

: 8

End

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The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return.

Step

1

Step

2

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

Step

7

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Trigger setting

Use the Trigger function to measure moving workpieces in chronological order.

From the measurement results that have been obtained within a specified

measurement period, the specified characteristic quantity is held and output.

Use the procedure explained below to set the trigger input method.

Workpiece movement direction

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Height(mm)

Time(s)

Position(mm)

• Trigger Input Method

Trigger OFF

End

Start

Trigger ON

Selection Description

Free*

Measurement is performed continuously. Hold measurement is not
performed.

Select when using a sync sensor.

External

The trigger turns ON at the same time as
the TRIGGER terminal on the terminal
block.

The trigger-ON timing is determined according to the measurement
value. The trigger turns ON when the measurement value goes above
(or below) the trigger level. If Self is selected, the screen for selecting
the output number (for the trigger setting) and the trigger direction is
displayed.

The characteristic quantities being
held are output at this timing.

The characteristic quantity of
the measurement during
this period will be held.

terminal

OFF

ON

Trigger ON

TRIGGER

90

CHECK

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Trigger ON

Self

Up*

The trigger turns ON
when the measurement
value goes above the
trigger level.

Trigger level

Measurement
value waveform

The trigger turns ON

Down

when the measurement
value goes below the
trigger level.

Measurement
value waveform

Trigger level

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Use Output to select the characteristic quantity that holds the measured values.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 84.

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The procedure for make trigger settings under the following details is explained

below.

The difference between the maximum value and minimum value of the workpiece height is output.

Measurement item
Trigger input method
Hold setting (see note)

OUT0

Note:

Set the Hold setting by using

Refer to page 84.

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Display Waveforms
in the Trend Monitor
(Through Mode)

Display Waveforms in the Trend Monitor

#1

Use the waveform to decide the trigger level and to set the measurement start

position.

CHECK

1.

2.

3.

Set the screen mode to Thru in advance.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 118.

Press the SHIFT + Right Keys or SHIFT
+ Left Keys several times to switch to
Trend Monitor.

Pass the workpiece under the Sensor
and display the waveform.

The instant the waveform representing
the workpiece is displayed, press the

TRIG Key.

OUT0:Height

Self

Peak-Peak

Meas set

#2

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Set the Trigger Input
Method
(Trigger Mode)

in advance.

#3

Page 95

Confirm Trigger
Settings

Scn 0 Run

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000 [mm]

Thru

OUT 0

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

9.96ms

Zero's OFF

mm+0005.18800

PASS

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The waveform display is fixed.

Scn 0 Set

Thru

The symbol changes.

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y:+10.0000 [mm]

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Set the Trigger Input Method

#2

Select the trigger input method, and set the trigger position and the trigger level.

CHECK

The setting can be performed through the adjustment menu.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28.

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1.

The selections will be displayed.

2.

The selections for trigger input method will be displayed.

3.

Enter Set Mode and select Conditions.

Select Trigger.

Select the trigger input method and
press the ENT Key.
In this example, select Self.

Scn 0 Set

Image

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Meas set

Conditions

Output

# to avg

Trigger

Details

Free
External

Self

The setting screen for trigger contents will be displayed.

4.

5.

Set each item.

In this example, select Trigger to OUT0
and Direction to Up.

Select Execute.

The trigger setting screen will be
displayed.
The waveform set in

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is displayed.

#1

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Free
External

Self

Trigger
Direction

Execute

:OUT0
:Up

Cancel

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6.

Specify the trigger-ON position and
trigger level, and press the ENT Key.

Use the Left and Right Keys to specify
the trigger position.
Use the Up and Down Keys to specify
the trigger level.
Use these Keys together with the SHIFT
Key to move the cursor quickly.

CHECK

When the trigger turns ON, the waveform above the trigger level is displayed at a position

based on the position set here.

Trigger Position in the Center Trigger Position on the Left

The waveform before and
after the trigger turns ON
can be monitored.

The trigger-OFF setting screen will be displayed.

Mainly the waveform after
the trigger turns ON can be
monitored.

Trigger-ON position

Trigger

Thru

Trigger-OFF position

Trigger level

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y:+10.0000 [mm]

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7.

Using the Left and Right Keys, specify
the trigger-OFF position.

Use the Left and Right Keys together
with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor
quickly.

The setting screen for measurement start timing will be

displayed.

8.

Using the Left and Right Keys, specify
the measurement starting position.

Use the Left and Right Keys together
with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor
quickly.

CHECK

The time for cursor position (time after
the trigger is turned ON) is displayed on
the lower part of the screen. Refer this
time for setting the measurement
starting position.

Trigger

Thru

Measurement start position

Trigger

Thru

Measure start 249.00 ms

Time for cursor position

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000 [mm]

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000 [mm]

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The cursor will be moved to the measurement ending position.

9.

Repeat the procedure described in (8.)
to specify the measurement ending
position.

CHECK

The time for cursor position (time after
the trigger is turned ON) is displayed on
the lower part of the screen. Refer this
time for setting the measurement ending
position.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

10.

Select Execute.

The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return.

Measurement end position

Trigger

Thru

Measure start 249.00 ms
Measure stop 2320.68 ms

Time for cursor position

The settings

will be changed.

Execute Cancel Back

OK?

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000 [mm]

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Confirm Trigger Settings

#3

Check if measurements are being correctly performed with the set trigger contents.

CHECK

Set the screen mode to Trig in advance.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 118.

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1.

2.

The waveform is displayed from the trigger position set in #2.

3.

• When the measurement start and end positions have to be adjusted

Press the SHIFT + Right Keys or SHIFT
+ Left Keys several times to switch to
Trend Monitor.

Pass the workpiece under the Sensor.

Perform a workpiece measurement
several times to check that
measurement can be performed
correctly.

, with the waveform kept displayed, and adjust the

Return to the procedure in
positions.

#2

Scn 0 Run

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000 [mm]

Thru

OUT 0

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Trig

Zero's OFF

mm+0005.18800

PASS

9.96ms

1div x: 1.000 [s]
y:+10.0000 [mm]

Trigger-OFF positionTrigger-ON position

9.96ms

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Details setting

Use the details setting when measurement cannot be performed correctly or when more accurate

measurement is required.

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1.

Select Conditions.

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Select Details.

The setting screen for details will be displayed.

3.

4.

Make the settings for each item.

Select End.

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn
Meas set

Conditions

Output

Scn 0 Set

judgement width
Edge width
Smoothing
Noise
Level
Error data
Profile
Peak/btm width

# to avg
Trigger

Details

End

:

[ 0.01000]

:

[ 0.00000]

None

:

2pixel

:

50.0%

:

Clamp

:

Intrpolate

:

1pixel

:

The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return.

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Judgment value hysteresis width (judgement width)

Set the hysteresis width for Judgment limits.

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Setting range

0.00000 to 9999.99999

The default setting varies depending on the Sensor connected.

Example: HI: 100.000 mm; LO: 80.000 mm
Judgment value hysteresis width: 0.05 mm

HI

(100.0000)

LO

(80.0000)

OFF

HIGH

ON

Output

LOW

PASS

OFF
ON

OFF
ON

Edge Detection Hysteresis Width (Edge width)

Set the hysteresis width of edge detection.

Change the edge width when edge detection is unstable.

Setting range

Example: Edge level: 80.000 mm

Edge level hysteresis width: 0.0500 mm

0.00000 to 9999.99999 (0.00000*)

Edge level

(80.0000)

Edge position

Hysteresis(0.0500)

Resets at 99.9500 mm

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Hysteresis (0.0500)

Hysteresis(0.0500)

Resets at 80.0500 mm

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Smoothing

(Smoothing)

Noise removal

Use this function to smooth the measured images.

Selection Description

None No smoothing.

Weak* Smoothing is performed at a low level.

Strong Smoothing is performed at a high level.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

(Noise)

Other than images with a setting pixel will be regarded as noise and excluded
from measurement.

Selection

0pixel, 1pixel, 2pixel, 3pixel, 4pixel*, 5pixel, 6pixel, 7pixel,

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

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3

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4

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5

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Measurement Level

(Level)

Change this when workpiece material fluctuation is too extensive to assure

correct measurement. Set the measurement level of the measurement height (a

percentage of the peak level of the line brightness). The default setting is 50.0%.

Normally, use this setting.

Selection

The intermediate point between the measurement level edges
provides the height measurement result.

The peak measurement position can be adjusted by raising the measurement level.

12.5%, 25.0%, 37.5%, 50.0%*, 62.5%, 75.0%, 87.5%,

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Line Brightness

Peak level

Measurement level (i.e., Peak level Measurement level (%))

Set this value.

Measurement

Measurement
level (50 %)

level (75 %)

Clearing Measurement Items

Error data

(Error data)

In cases where the light density is temporarily excessive or insufficient (i.e.,

measurement is not possible) due to defects or holes in the workpiece, it is

possible to set the Z500 to hold the previous data.

Selection Description

Clamp* An error is displayed and is output.

Hold

The value measured immediately before measurement became
impossible is displayed and output.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Operation with Clamp Setting

The parts in the waveform corresponding to
the holes indicate measurement failure.

Measurement value

Operation with Hold Setting

Time

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The previous data is held for parts where
measurement is not possible.

Measurement value

Time