Omron Z500-MC15E, Z500-MC10E Operation Manual

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

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About this Manual

Manual 1: Setup Manual

Installation

Wiring

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

This manual describes the hardware for the Z500

(Multi-Dimensional Controller) and how to install the

components.

Be sure to read this manual first.

Manual 2: Operation Manual

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 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

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.

Cat. No. Z159-E1-2

Multi-Dimensional Controller

Z500

Operation Manual

Manual

Cat. No. Z000-E1-1

Cat. No. Z158-E1-2

Multi-Dimensional Controller

Setup Manual

Manual

Cat. No. Z000-E1-1

Multi-Dimensional Controller

Z500

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Application Sensors Division
Sensing Devices and Components Division H.Q.
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Tel:[phone] / Fax:[phone]

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Manual

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INTRODUCTION

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

Multi-Dimensional Controller

Z500

Z500-MC10E/MC15E

Operation Manual

INTRODUCTION 2

SECTION 1

Features

9

SECTION 2

Basic Operations

19

SECTION 3

Menus for Conversational Menu

39

SECTION 4

Menus for Expert Menu

53

SECTION 5

Other Functions

109

SECTION 6

System Settings

143

SECTION 7

I/O Format

153

SECTION 8

Troubleshooting

183

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Special or Critical Applications

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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)

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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

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INTRODUCTION

Table of Contents

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

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

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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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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Precaution on Safety

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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.

DANGER

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

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Menus

Menus for Conversational Menu

(OUT0 to OUT7)

P.152

P.37

P.149

P.151

P.145

P.49

P.50

P.52

P.48

P.43

P.41

P.70

P.72

P.70

P.86

P.78

P.84

P.87

P.74

P.70

P.70

P.70

P.76

P.40

P.40

P.51

P.144

P.136

P.135

P.129

P.128

P.44

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*

1:The same construction

as that for

Height

RS-232C P.105

P.103

P.100

P.100

P.112

*2

*2:The hierarchy under

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

P.88

P.59

P.63

P.88

P.96

P.90

Scn

(0 to 15)

P.125

Set Start setting

Meas method

Measurement
region

Sensitivity

Meas set

Conditions

Output contents

End setting

Height

Step: 2 pts

Step: 3 pts

Edge position

Width

Edge center

Peak/bottom

Define

Change

Calibrate

Output

Delete

Run

Tools

Test

Surrounding

image

Backup

System

Comm

Slant correct

P.148Download

P.146Environment

Initialize

Version

Sensitivity

Details

Conditions

# to avg

Trigger

Details

Analog

Output

Terminals

Display

Adjustment Menu p.28

Save

When

Define

has been selected, however,

setting of

Calibrate

is disabled.

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

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Menus for Expert Menu

(OUT0 to OUT7)

P.37

P.145

P.100

P.64

P.70

P.56

P.88

P.65

P.69

P.56

P.63

P.70

P.58

P.59

P.88

P.96

P.90

RS-232C

P.100

P.105

P.103

P.70

P.72

P.86

P.78

P.84

P.87

P.74

P.70

P.70

P.70

P.76

(0 to15)

P.125

P.54

P.51

P.144

P.136

P.135

P.129

P.128

*1:The same construction

as that for

Height

P.112

*2:The hierarchy under Display Mode

varies depending on the type of screen
being displayed.

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

Scn

Set

Image

Meas method

Region

Sensitivity

Details

Compensatn

Reference

Compensation

method

Meas set

Height

Step: 2 pts

Step: 3 pts

Edge position

Width

Edge center

Peak/bottom

Define

Change

Calibrate

Output

Delete

Conditions

Run

Tools

Test

Surrounding

image

Backup

System

# to avg

Trigger

Details

Output

Analog

Terminals

Comm

Save

Display

*2

Adjustment Menu p.28

When

Define

has been
selected, however,
setting of

Calibrate

is

disabled.

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

P.152

P.149

P.151

Slant correct

P.148Download

P.146Environment

Initialize

Version

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Editor’s Note

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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

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.

CHECK

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

REFERENCE

Indicates where to find related information.

TwoSensor

Indicates information required when using 2 sensors.

HELP Indicates information helpful in operation.

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

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1-1 Features of the Z500

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1-1 Features of the Z500

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

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.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 70.

•

Height

•

Step : 2 pts

•

Step : 3 pts

•

Edge position

•

Width

•

Edge center

•

Peak/bottom

•

Define

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.

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.

PA S S

mm+0005.18800

Zero's OFF

OUT 0

Thru

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

9.96ms

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

PASS

Sen 0

mm

+0005.18800

9.96ms

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

Thru

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

PASSmm

+0005.18800

Zero's OFF

9.96ms

OUT 0

BRIGHT

DARK

FAR

NEAR

[ 15]
[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Image Monitor

Trend Monitor

Digital Monitor

Profile Monitor

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

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.

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

Chronological change of measured
values can be checked.

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

+

+

+

+

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

++

+

+

9.96ms

0

+0002.65432mm
PASS

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

1

+0004.65432mm
PASS

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

2

+0000.00000mm
ERROR

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

3

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

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

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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.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 70.

1-1-6 A Wide Variety of Useful Functions

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

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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Features

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

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.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 125.

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1-2 Operational Flow

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1-2 Operational Flow

1-2-1 Menus for Conversational Menu

Preparations for Detection

Turn ON the power.

Selecting Measurement Item
Appropriate to the
Measurement Goal

Setting Detection Conditions and Executing

Confirming Settings

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

Refer to page 70.

Displaying Images on the Monitor

Refer to page 20,

2-1

Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images.

Screen Types and Display Methods

Refer to page 29.

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.

Setting Measurement Conditions (if necessary)

Refer to page 49, See

Step 4 :

Setting Measurement Conditions.

Refer to page 88 for details.

Selecting and Setting Measurement Items

Refer to page 48, See

Step 3 : Setting Measurement Contents.

Refer to page 70 for details.

Starting Measurements

Refer to page 51, See

Step 6 : Starting Measurements.

Checking the Line Beam Position

Refer to page 135,

5-7Checking the Line

Beam Position (Surrounding image).

Setting Output Contents

Refer to page 50, See

Step 5 : Setting Output Contents.

Refer to page 100 for details.

Performing Test

Refer to page 129,

5-6

Testing Measurement Performance (Test).

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

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

CHECK

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Features

Backing up Data

Refer to page 136,

5-8 Backing Up Data

to a Computer (Backup).

Saving Detection Conditions

Refer to page 52,

3-2

Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500.

Initializing the Z500

Refer to page 151.

Setting Conditions by Model Type

Refer to page 125,

5-4

Changing Scenes.

Setting System Environment
Conditions

Refer to page 146,

6-3

Environment Settings.

Communications with External Devices

Refer to page 145,

6-2

Setting RS-232C
Communications Specifications (Comm).

Changing and Deleting Settings

Application Setting Operations

Saving Settings

Executing Force-zero

Refer to page 110.

I/O Format

Refer to page 153.

Clearing Measurement Items

Refer to page 87.

Changing the Screen Display

Refer to page 113.

Changing Measurement Contents

Refer to page 86.

When an error message has
been displayed on the screen,

Refer to page 184,

8-1Troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting

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1-2-2 Menus for Expert Menu

Setting Detection Conditions and Executing

Starting Up Expert Menu and Entering Set Mode

Refer to page 54,

Step 1 : Starting Up

Expert Menu and Entering Set Mode.

Adjusting Images

Refer to page 56,

Step 2 : Adjusting Images.

Setting Measurement Conditions

(if necessary)

Refer to page 88,

Step 5 : Measurement Conditions.

Selecting and Setting Measurement Items

Refer to page 70,

Step 4: Measurement Settings.

Starting Measurements

Refer to page 107,

Step 7 : Performing Measurement.

Setting Output Contents

Refer to page 100,

Step 6 : Output Settings.

Setting Position Compensation

(if necessary)

Refer to page 64,

Step 3 : Position Compensation.

Selecting Measurement Item
Appropriate to the
Measurement Goal

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

Refer to page 70.

Preparations for Detection

Turn ON the power.

Displaying Images on the Monitor

Refer to page 20,

2-1

Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images.

Screen Types and Display Methods

Refer to page 29.

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

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

CHECK

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Features

Confirming Settings

Checking the Line Beam Position

Refer to page 135,

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

Changing and Deleting Settings

Clearing Measurement Items

Refer to page 87.

Changing the Screen Display

Refer to page 113.

Changing Measurement Contents

Refer to page 86.

Performing Test

Refer to page 129,

5-6
Testing Measurement Performance
(Test).

Backing up Data

Refer to page 136,

5-8
Backing Up Data to a Computer
(Backup).

Saving Detection Conditions

Refer to page 108,

4-2
Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500.

Initializing the Z500

Refer to page 151.

Setting Conditions by Model Type

Refer to page 125,

5-4

Changing Scenes.

Setting System Environment
Conditions

Refer to page 146,

6-3

Environment Settings.

Communications with External Devices

Refer to page 145,

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

Executing Force-zero

Refer to page 110.

I/O Format

Refer to page 153.

Application Setting Operations

Saving Settings

When an error message has been
displayed on the screen,

Refer to page 184,

8-1Troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting

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SECTION 2

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

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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2-1 Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images

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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.

#1

Starting the Z500

1.

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

CHECK

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

to refer to the relevant section in the

Setup Manual

.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 16 in the Setup Manual.

2.

Turn ON the power supply to the monitor.

3.

Turn ON the power supply to the Z500.

The Image Monitor will be displayed.

CHECK

If the Image Monitor is not displayed, use the

SHIFT

+

Right

Keys or

SHIFT

+

Left

Keys

on the console to change the Monitors.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 29, Screen Types and Display Methods.

×× × × × × × × × × × ×

× × ×

×× × × × × ××

× × × × × × × × × ×

× ×

× × × × × × ×

ESC TRIG

SHIFT

ENT

CONSOLE

Z500

Power Supply

Sensor

Monitor

Console

PA S Smm

+0005.18800

Zero's OFF

9.96ms

OUT 0

BRIGHT

DARK

FAR

NEAR

[ 15]

[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

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Basic Operations

#2

Position the Workpiece and Adjust the Image

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.

1.

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)

+20mm

0mm

-20mm

100mm

+20mm

0mm

-20mm

Example: Z500-SW17

Sensor

Measurement range

Height

Position

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

2.

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.

CHECK

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.

PA S Smm

+0005.18800

Zero's OFF

9.96ms

OUT 0

BRIGHT

DARK

FAR

NEAR

[ 15]

[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Profile

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2-2 Menu Operations

2-2-1 Input Device

Menu operations are performed on the Console.

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

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

SHIFT Key

Must be pressed in combination with another key to have any
effect.
Specific functions are assigned to combinations of the

SHIFT

Key and other keys for specific screens.

Up, Down, Left, and
Right Keys

The Up and

Down

Keys are used to move the cursor up and
down and also to set values.
Use the Up Key to increase a value by 1.
Use the

Down

Key to decrease a value by 1.

Hold down the Up or

Down

Key to quickly increase or decrease
a value.
The

Left

and

Right

Keys are used to move the cursor left or

right.

ESC TRIG

SHIFT

Z300-KP

CONSOLE

ENT

ESC

SHIFT

TRIG

ENT

Trigger Key

Enter Key

Up, Down, Left, and Right Keys

Escape Key

SHIFT Key

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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.

Mode

9.96ms

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Scene Number

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

Mode (See the table below)

The current operating mode is displayed.

Measurement period (Sampling time)

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.

Cursor Keys

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

It varies depending on the item
to be measured.

Display Description

Set Mode to set the inspection conditions.

Run

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

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

System

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

Save

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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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.

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.)

2.

Press the ENT Key.

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

3.

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

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

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Meas method

Region
Sensitivity
Details

Scn 0 Set

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Triangle Mark

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

alternatives is given here.

1.

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

2.

Press the ENT Key.

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.

38400bps

8bit

None

1bit

CR

None

End

Scn 0 System

Baud rate
Data Length
Parity
Stop bits
Delimiter
Flow

:
:
:
:
:
:

38400bps

8bit

None

1bit

CR

None

End

2400bps
4800bps

9600bps
19200bps

38400bps

:
:
:
:
:
:

Scn 0 System

Baud rate
Data Length
Parity
Stop bits
Delimiter
Flow

38400bps

8bit

None

1bit

CR

None

End

Scn 0 System

Baud rate
Data Length
Parity
Stop bits
Delimiter
Flow

:
:
:
:
:
:

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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.

Repeat (4.) to change other values.

6.

Press the ENT Key.

The values will be set.

End

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

Scn 0 Set

[ 0.01000]

[ 0.00000]

None

2pixel

50.0%
Clamp

None

5pixel

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

End

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

Scn 0 Set

None

2pixel

50.0%
Clamp

None

5pixel

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

[0000.01000]
[ 0.00000]

End

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

Scn 0 Set

None

2pixel

50.0%
Clamp

None

5pixel

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

[0000.02000]
[ 0.00000]

End

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

Scn 0 Set

None

2pixel

50.0%
Clamp

None

5pixel

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

[ 0.02000]

[ 0.00000]

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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.

CHECK

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

Profile Monitor, or the Trend Monitor.

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 -

Scn 0 Run

9.96ms

ESC:Back S+ / :Switch display

ESC TRG ENT

Display

Test

Sensitvy

Output

Meas set

Conditns

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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.

CHECK

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

REFERENCE

Refer to page 146.

CHECK

Measurement continues even while the screen is switched.

PA S S

mm+0005.18800

Zero's OFF

OUT 0

Thru

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

9.96ms

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

PASS

Sen 0

mm

+0005.18800

9.96ms

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

Thru

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

PASSmm

+0005.18800

Zero's OFF

9.96ms

OUT 0

BRIGHT

DARK

FAR

NEAR

[ 15]
[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Image Monitor

Trend Monitor

Digital Monitor

Profile Monitor

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

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.

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

Chronological change of measured
values can be checked.

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

+

+

+

+

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

++

+

+

9.96ms

0

+0002.65432mm
PASS

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

1

+0004.65432mm
PASS

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

2

+0000.00000mm
ERROR

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

3

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

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

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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.

Measurement Status 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.

PA S Smm

+0005.18800

OUT 0

BRIGHT

DARK

FAR

NEAR

[ 15]
[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

9.96ms

Zero's OFF

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

PA S Smm

+0005.18800

Zero's OFF

9.96ms

OUT 0

BRIGHT

DARK

FAR

NEAR

[ 15]
[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

TRIG

Measurement Status Display

Screen Displays

Measurement

Result Display

(See note)

Measurement Sensitivity Display

Note:

Common to Measurement status display and Measurement sensitivity display.

PA S Smm

+0005.18800

Zero's OFF

9.96ms

OUT 0

FARNEAR

[ 15]
[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

BRIGHT

DARK

Sensor

Line beam

Workpiece

Measurement range

Measurement center

LowHigh

Line 0

Line 125

Measurement region (green)

Profile (yellow)

Height

Position

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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.

CHECK

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

REFERENCE

Refer to page 113.

PASSmm

+0005.18800

OUT 0

BRIGHT

DARK

FARNEAR

[ 15]
[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

9.96ms

Zero's OFF

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

LV [ 15]
PEAK[170]

Cursor (Red)

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

Measurement period (Sampling time)

Line beam image
The shape of workpieces and
the way they are detected
can be checked.

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.

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.

Bright

Brightness

Dark

High

Low

Height

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Measurement Result Display

Check whether the measurements are correctly performed.

The measurement points and the measurement values are displayed.

CHECK

Offset can be set for Force-zero.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 84.

PASSmm

+0005.18800

9.96ms

OUT 0

FARNEAR

[ 15]
[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

BRIGHT

DARK

Zero's OFF

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Measurement points (red)

Forced-zero

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

Judgment results

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.

The measured points are displayed.
No point is displayed when the measurement is in error.
The level and range necessary for the determination of
measurement points are represented by thin lines.
(In this example, the distance between the 2 points is
measured.)

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

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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.

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.

CHECK

Display range and display time can be changed.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 121.

PA S S

Sen 0

mm

+0005.18800

9.96ms

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

Thru

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Trend Display

Profile Display

Measurement Result Display

Shaded 3-D image display

Line beam

Movement orientation

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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.

Trend Display and Measurement Result Display

CHECK

The cursor position can be changed.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 121.

PA S S

Sen 0

mm

+0005.18800

9.96ms

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

Thru

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Profile Display

The height information at the
Profile cursor position is displayed.

Waveform display status

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

Line 125

Line 0

Height

Position

High

Low

Profile Cursor (Red)

Shaded 3-D Image

PA S S

Sen 0

mm

+0005.18800

9.96ms

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

Thru

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Measurement
value

Judgment result

Trend Display

The waveform displayed in chronological

order at the Trend cursor position is displayed.

Screen Mode

Thru: continuous display

Trig: displayed in trigger mode

Sensor number

The current sensor number is displayed.

1div x: 1.000
y:+10.000

1div

x

y

Conversion values for X and Y axes

Low

High

Time(s)

Height

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.

Trend Cursor

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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.

CHECK

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

REFERENCE

Refer to page 117.

9.96ms

4

+0002.65432mm
PASS

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

5

+0004.65432mm
PASS

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

6

+0000.00000mm
ERROR

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

7

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

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

9.96ms

0

+0002.65432mm
PASS

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

1

+0004.65432mm
PASS

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

2

+0000.00000mm
ERROR

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

3

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

HI=+0010.00000
LO=-0010.00000

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Measurement value

Output number

Press the

TRIG

Key to switch the number.

Judgment result

TRIGTRIG

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

Judgment value

The judgment value for each

output number will be displayed.

HI: Judgment upper limit

LO: Judgment lower limit

9.96ms

0

+0002.65432mm
PASS

1

+0004.65432mm
PASS

2

+0000.00000mm
ERROR

3

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

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Step: 2 pts

Width

Define

Measurement items

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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.

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.

PASS

mm+0005.18800

Zero's OFF

OUT 0

Thru

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

9.96ms

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

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.

Output number
The current output number is displayed.

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

Measurement period (Sampling time)

Trigger waveform

The trigger status is displayed.

Waveform display status

During waveform display, (green) is displayed.

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

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.

1div x: 1.000
y:+10.000

1div

x

y

Conversion values
for X and Y axes

Measurement
value

Judgment result

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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

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.

1.

Display the screen for Run Mode.

2.

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

A list of modes will be displayed.

3.

Select Save.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

4.

Select Execute.

NOTICE

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.

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

5.

Turn OFF the power supply and exit the Z500.

Scn 0 Run

Set
Run
Tools
System

Save

Scn 0 Run

The data will be saved.

OK?

Execute Cancel

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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

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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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

1

Starting Conversational Menus

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.

The mode selections will be displayed.

3.

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

The Z500 will enter Set Mode.

4.

Select Next to start making the settings.

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.

PASSmm

+0005.18800

Zero's OFF

9.96ms

OUT 0

BRIGHT

DARK

FARNEAR

[ 15]
[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

Set

Run
Tools
System

Save

Scn 0 Run

Perform settings in
the following order.

Next

Back

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

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Step

2

Setting Basic Measurement Conditions

Basic settings required for measurement are described below.

#1

Select the Measurement Method

Specify the region to be measured.

Select Zoom to assure higher position measurement accuracy.

Normally, use with the default setting (Wide).

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Selection Description

Wide*

Measures the whole measurement range of the connected
sensor.

Zoom

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

Select the Sensitivity
Adjustment Method

Select the Measurement
Method

Set the Measurement
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Measurement range

CHECK

The measurement range varies depending on the Sensor models connected.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28 in the Setup Manual.

1.

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

2.

Press the ENT Key.

Go to #2. Setting the Measurement Region.

4.8mm

5.7mm

6.7mm

+20mm

0mm

-20mm

14.5mm

( 7.25mm)

17.3mm

( 8.65mm)

20.1mm

( 10.05mm)

+20mm

0mm

-20mm

Wide

Example: Z500-SW17

Zoom

This range is enlarged
three times and displaye

d

on the monitor screen.

Go to

#2

.

Setting the Measurement Region.

ENT:Next ESC:Back

Wide

Zoom

Scn 0 Set

Method:
Select Zoom to increase
measurement accuracy.

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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.

1. Position the workpiece correctly while

monitoring the profile graph.

2.

Press the ENT Key.

The screen for specifying the region will be displayed.

3.

Specify the starting line of the
measurement region.

The cursor will be moved to the ending line.

4.

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

Go to #3. Select the Sensitivity Adjustment Method.

Profile

ENT:Next ESC:Back

Measurement image displayed.
Check workpiece position.

Cursor

ENT:Next ESC:Back

Sen0's measurement region
Strt+0023.597mm Stp -0023.983mm
Strt 0lines Stp 125lines

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#3

Select the Sensitivity Adjustment Method

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.

Sensitivity Adjustment

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

CHECK

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

adjustment menu.

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)

Selection

Description

Auto*

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

Fixed

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.

Multi

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.

Setting range

LV0 (See note

)

LV31 High

Bri

ght

Dark

Sensitivit

y

Color of workpiec

e

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

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When selecting Auto

1.

Select Auto.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

2.

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

Go to

Step 3.

ENT:Set ESC:Back

Auto

Fixed
Multi

Scn 0 Set

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

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

1.

Select Fixed.

The screen for setting the sensitivity level will be displayed.

2.

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

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

Step 3.

ENT:Set ESC:Back

Auto

Fixed

Multi

Scn 0 Set

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

BRIGHT

DARK

FARNEAR

[ 15]
[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

LV 15

ENT:Set ESC:Back

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

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

Line Brightness

Received level

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 Multi

1.

Select Multi.

The sensitivity multiple setting screen will be displayed.

2.

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

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

Step 3.

ENT:Set ESC:Back

Auto
Fixed

Multi

Scn 0 Set

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

ENT:Set ESC:Back

Scn 0 Set

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

Line beam image

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

3

Setting Measurement Contents

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

Select the measurement item according to application.

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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Step

4

Setting Measurement Conditions

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

Setting can be performed only through the adjustment menu.

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

Refer to page 88.

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Step

5

Setting Output Contents

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.

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



is selected.

If Run



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

selection.

Measurement will be executed and the measurement results will

be displayed on the screen. Check that measurement has been

performed correctly.

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.

Judgment resultMeasurement value

PASSmm

+0005.18800

Zero's OFF

9.96ms

OUT 0

BRIGHT

DARK

FARNEAR

[ 15]

[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

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

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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
ENT Key.

A list of modes will be displayed.

2.

Select System.

The selections will be displayed.

3.

Select Environment.

The screen for setting environment will be displayed.

4.

Move the cursor to Conversatn and
press the ENT Key.

Scn 0 Run

Set
Run
Tools

System

Save

Scn 0 Run

Comm

Environment

Slant correct
Initialize
Version

Scn 0 System

Conversatn

Mirror

Console

Image

Scn 0

5 digits

End

Settings
Sensor
Scene
Monitor
1st scene
Dec. pts

:
:
:
:
:
:

Scn 0 System

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The selections will be displayed.

5.

Move the cursor to Expert and press the

ENT Key.

6.

Select End.

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

7.

Press the ESC Key.

The screen in (2.) will return.

8.

Select Set.

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

displayed.

End

:
:
:
:
:
:

Scn 0 System

Conversatn

Mirror

Console

Image

Scn 0

5 digits

Conversatn

Expert

Settings
Sensor
Scene
Monitor
1st scene
Dec. pts

Set

Run
Tools
System

Save

Scn 0 System

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Scn 0 Set

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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).

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

CHECK

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

Measurement Range

CHECK

The measurement range varies depending on the Sensor models connected.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28 in the Setup Manual.

Selection Description

Wide*

Measures the whole measurement range of the connected
sensor.

Zoom

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

4.8mm

5.7mm

6.7mm

+20mm

0mm

-20mm

14.5mm

( 7.25mm)

17.3mm

( 8.65mm)

20.1mm

( 10.05mm)

+20mm

0mm

-20mm

Wide

Example: Z500-SW17

Zoom

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

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1.

Select Image/Meas Method.

The measurement method selections will be displayed.

Two Sensor

The selections for the sensors to be used for

measurement will be displayed.

Select the Sensor number.

Go to (2.).

2.

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

3.

Press the ENT Key.

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

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Meas method

Region
Sensitivity
Details

Scn 0 Set

Wide

Zoom

Scn 0 Set

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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.

1.

Select Image/Region.

The screen for specifying the region will be displayed.

2.

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.)

The cursor will be moved to the ending line.

3.

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

A confirmation message will be displayed.

4.

Select Execute.

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

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Meas method

Region

Sensitivity
Details

Scn 0 Set

Cursor

The measurement region

will be set. OK?

Execute

Cancel

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Sensitivity Adjustment

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.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28.

Two Sensor

Select the Sensor number to be used for measurement.

Sensitivity Adjustment

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

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

Selection Description

Auto*

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

Fixed

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.

Multi

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.

Setting range

LV0 (See note

)

LV31 High

Bri

ght

Dark

Sensitivit

y

Color of workpiec

e

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

L

ow

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When selecting Auto

1.

Select Image/Sensitivity.

The selections for sensitivity adjustment will be displayed.

2.

Select Auto.

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

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Meas method
Region

Sensitivity

Details

Scn 0 Set

Auto

Fixed
Multi

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When selecting Fixed

1.

Select Image/Sensitivity.

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.

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

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Meas method
Region

Sensitivity

Details

Scn 0 Set

Auto

Fixed

Multi

DARK

FARNEAR

[ 15]

[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

LV 15

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV
PEAK

Sen1

BRIGHT

Line Brightness Received level

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When selecting Multi

1.

Select Image/Sensitivity.

The selections for sensitivity adjustment will be displayed.

2.

Select Multi.

The sensitivity multiple setting screen will be displayed.

3.

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

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

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Meas method
Region

Sensitivity

Details

Scn 0 Set

Auto
Fixed

Multi

Scn 0 Set

Line beam image

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Details

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.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

CHECK

The setting can be performed through the adjustment menu.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28.

1.

Select Image/Details.

The setting screen for sensitivity details will be displayed.

2.

Make the settings for each item.

3.

Select End.

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

Item

Seleciton/

Setting range

Description

Surface

Frnt*
Back

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.

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

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.

Lower 0 to 31(1*)

Gradations 120 to 220(170*)

Set the target gradation for sensor sensitivity
adjustment.

Image

Compensatn
Meas set
Conditions
Output

Meas method
Region

Sensitivity

Details

Scn 0 Set

Frnt

End

Surface
Upper
Lower
Gradations

:
:
:
:

[31]
[ 1]
[170]

Scn 0 Set

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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.

• Reference Position

The measurement range and measurement workpiece are in the correct

positions.

• When the Position of the Workpiece is Lower

Height

Position

FARNEAR

[ 15]
[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

9.96ms

BRIGHT

DARK

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

Scn 0 Run

Measurement point

LowHigh

Sensor

Workpiece

Measurement range

Measurement center

Height

FARNEAR

[ 15]
[ 170]

[ .]
[ ]

BRIGHT

DARK

9.96ms

Sen0

LV

PEAK

LV

PEAK

Sen1

Scn 0 Run



Measurement point

By making position displacement compensation settings ...

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

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Operational Flow

CHECK

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

#1

Registering the Reference Position

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.

Reference height measurement point

Registering
the Reference
Position

#

1

Page 65

#

2

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Set the
Compensation
Method

Measurement
point (Average)

Reference height Reference position

Measurement
point (Edge position)

Region

Edge level

Selection Description

Average

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

Peak

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

Bottom

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

Region

Peak Bottom

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1.

Select Compensatn.

The selection for position compensation will be displayed.

2.

Select Reference.

A profile graph will be displayed.

3.

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

The screen for setting the reference height will be displayed.

4.

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.)

Image

Compensatn

Meas set
Conditions
Output

Scn 0 Set

Image

Compensatn

Meas set
Conditions
Output

None

Reference

Scn 0 Set

Profile

Measurement
region

Cursor

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The ending-line setting screen will be displayed.

5.

Specify the ending line of the reference
height region.

The characteristic quantity setting screen will be displayed.

6.

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.

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

Average

Peak
Bottom

Cursor

Cursor

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

be displayed.

8.

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.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

9.

Select Execute.

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

Cursor

Edge level

Reference will be

registered.

OK?

Execute Cancel Back

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#2

Set the Compensation Method

Select the position compensation method.

.

CHECK

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

displayed.

1.

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

The selection for compensation method will be displayed.

2.

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

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

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.

Height

Position

Image

Compensatn

Meas set
Conditions
Output

None

Reference

Scn 0 Set

None
Height

Position

Height&Pos

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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

CHECK

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

CHECK

The settings can be performed through the adjustment menu.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28.

#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

*Height is set in OUT0 as the default setting.

Set Output
Conditions

Changing
Measurement
Contents

Clearing
Measurement
Items

Set Measurement
Items

#1

Page 70

Page 86

Page 87

Set Calibration

#2

Page 78 (if necessary)

#3

Page 84 (if necessary)

When selecting

Define

:

When not
selecting

Define

:

#2

Calibration setting is disabled.

Compensate the measurements under the output conditions given in

#3.

Selection Description Symbol

Height* Measure the height within the specified region.

Step: 2 pts

Specify two measurement regions.
After taking the measurement point within the 1st region
as the reference, measure the distance from the mea­surement point in the 2nd region.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 72.

Step: 3 pts

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.

Edge position

Measures the specified edge position.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 74.

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Types of Measurement Item (Continued)

*Height is set in OUT0 as the default setting.

Characteristic Quantity of Measurement Points

Selection Description Symbol

Width

Measure the difference between the specified two edge
positions.

Edge center

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

Peak/bottom

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

Define

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.

Selection Description

Average

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

Peak

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

Bottom

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

Back

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

Region

Peak Bottom

Peak and Bottom

Surface

Back

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.

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.

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.

Measurement
point (Average)

Measurement
point (Average)

Top face region

Bottom face region

Image

Compensatn

Meas set

Conditions
Output

Scn 0 Set

OUT0:Height

OUT1:

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

Scn 0 Set

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.

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.)

The ending-line setting screen will be displayed.

5.

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

The characteristic quantity setting screen will be displayed.

6.

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.

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

7.

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

A confirmation message will be displayed.

8.

Select Execute.

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

Cursor

Cursor

Average

Peak
Bottom
Back

Cursor

Measrmnt items will be set.

OK?

Execute Cancel Back

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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.

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

the measurement point.

Set the edge level as follows.

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.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 87.

Measurement
point (Edge position)

Edge level

Edge level

Profile

The intersection is
the measurement point.

Image

Compensatn

Meas set

Conditions
Output

Scn 0 Set

OUT0:Height
OUT1:Step: 2 pts

OUT2:

OUT3:
OUT4:
OUT5:
OUT6:
OUT7:

Scn 0 Set

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The selection for measurement item will be displayed.

3.

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

The setting screen for edge position will be displayed.

4.

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.)

The setting screen for edge position will be displayed.

5.

Specify the edge position regarded as
the measurement point.
Move the cursor with the Up and Down
Keys.

CHECK

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.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

6.

Select Execute.

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

Measrmnt item
Height

Step: 2 pts

Step: 3 pts

Edge position

Width
Edge center
Peak/bottom
Define

Cursor

Measrmnt items will be set.

OK?

Execute Cancel Back

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3

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Define

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

List of Items

Note 1

• Output number

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.

CHECK

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

Note 2

• Arithmetic Operators

Note 3

•Functions

OUT3

ABS
MAX
MIN
AVE
Cons

DEL
BS
Set

OUT1 OUT2

OUT0

OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4

OUT5
OUT6
OUT7
(
)

Output number for which
equation is set

Equation

List of Items

Select the items displayed

here for which equation is set.

Move the cursor.

Sets the equation.

Delete the items.

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

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

Numerals between 0 and 9999999.999 can be set.

See note 2. See note 3.

See note 1.

ABS
MAX
MIN
AVE
Cons

DEL
BS
Set

OUT0

OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4

OUT5
OUT6
OUT7
(
)

Operator Meaning

+ Addition

- Subtraction

* Multiplication

/ Real number division

Function Description

ABS Calculates the absolute value. ABS (argument)

MAX

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

MIN

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

AVE

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.

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.

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

Image

Compensatn

Meas set

Conditions
Output

Scn 0 Set

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

OUT3:

OUT4:
OUT5:
OUT6:
OUT7:

Scn 0 Set

OUT3

ABS
MAX
MIN
AVE
Cons

DEL
BS
Set

OUT0

OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4

OUT5
OUT6
OUT7
(
)

Measrmnt items will be set.

OK?

Execute Cancel Back

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1

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3

Step

4

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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.

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

Compensation Measurement items Description

Compensate the
measured height
and position.

Height, Edge position, Edge
center, Peak/bottom

For setting, repeat the measurement
twice.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 78.

Compensate the
measured level
difference and
width.

Step: 2 pts, Step: 3 pts, Width

For setting, repeat the measurement
once.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 81.

Calibrate to 10 mm.

10mm

10mm

9.95mm

Measurement of point 1

Measure without
the workpiece.

Measurement of point 2

Measure with the
workpiece in position.

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.

Input the height

of point 2.

10mm

Input the height

of point 1.

0mm

Compensate for this error.

Measurement value

Displacement of workpiece

Example 1: When selecting

Height

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

Make the necessary adjustments when setting a different item.

1.

Move the cursor to Height and press the
ENT Key.

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Select Calibrate.

Calibrate to 5 mm.

5mm

5mm

4.95mm

Measurement of point 1

Measurement of point 2

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.

Input the

position

of point 2.

5mm

Input the

position

of point 1.

0mm

Compensate for this error.

Measurement value

Workpiece Movement

Measure with the workpiece
at the reference position.

Example 2: When selecting

Edge position

Move the workpiece by 5 mm
for the measurement.

OUT0:Height

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

Scn 0 Set

Change

Calibrate

Output
Delete

Scn 0 Set

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2

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1

Step

3

Step

4

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A confirmation message will be displayed.

3.

Select Execute.

The measurement screen for point 1 will be displayed.

4.

Press the ENT Key without a workpiece
in position.

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

5.

Set the value to 0.00000 and press the
ENT Key.

The measurement screen for point 2 will be displayed.

6.

Position the workpiece correctly and
press the ENT Key.

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

7.

Set the value to 5.00000 and press the
ENT Key.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

8.

Select Execute.

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

System will be calibrated.

Clear settings now if

required.

Execute Cancel

Clear

00000.00000

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

1.

Move the cursor to Step: 2 pts and
press the ENT Key.

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Select Calibrate.

5mm

5mm

4.95mm

Measure with the
workpiece in position.



0mm

Compensate for this error.

Measurement value

Calibrate to 5 mm.

Point 1

Point 2

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.

Input the value
of point 1.

5mm

Example : When selecting

Step: 2 pts

To compensate for this error, perform the measurement once.

Input the value
of point 2.

Level difference of workpiece

OUT0:Height

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

Scn 0 Set

Change

Calibrate

Output
Delete

Scn 0 Set

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2

Step

1

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

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6

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A confirmation message will be displayed.

3.

Select Execute.

The measurement screen for point will be displayed.

4.

Position the workpiece correctly and
press the ENT Key.

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

5.

Set the value to 0.00000 and press the
ENT Key.

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

6.

Set the value to 5.00000 and press the
ENT Key.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

7.

Select Execute.

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

System will be calibrated.

Clear settings now if

required.

Execute Cancel

Clear

00000.00000

00005.00000

System will be calibrated.

Execute Cancel

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Clearing Calibration Settings

1.

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

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Select Calibrate.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

3.

Select Clear.

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

OUT0:Height

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

Scn 0 Set

Change

Calibrate

Output
Delete

Scn 0 Set

System will be calibrated.

Clear settings now if

required.

Execute Cancel

Clear

Step

2

Step

1

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

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Set Output Conditions

Set the output conditions of measurement results as necessary.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Span and Offset

CHECK

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

Item Selection Description

Upper

-9999.99999 to

9999.99999

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

Lower

Hold

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

REFERENCE

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

None* Hold measurement is not performed.

Sampling The value at the start of measurement is held.

Peak

The highest value measured during measurement is
held.

Bottom The lowest value measured during measurement is held.

Peak-Peak

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

Average

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

Zero

-9999.99999 to

9999.99999

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

REFERENCE

Refer to page 110, Force-zero.

Span

0.20000 to

4.00000

(1.00000*)

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

Offset

-9999.99999 to

9999.99999

(0.00000*)

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

Unit

mm*
mm

2

None

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

Measurement value

(mm)

Displacement
of workpiece

0.2

4.0

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

Span

Measurement value

(mm)

Displacement
of workpiece

Offset

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

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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 .

The setting screen for output conditions will be displayed.

3.

Set the necessary items.

4.

Select End.

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

OUT0:Height

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

Scn 0 Set

Change
Calibrate

Output

Delete

Scn 0 Set

End

Upper
Lower
Hold
Zero
Span
Offset
Unit

:
:
:
:
:
:
:

[ 10.00000]

[ -10.00000]

None

[ 0.00000]

[1.00000]

[ 0.00000]

mm

Scn 0 Set

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2

Step

1

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.

CHECK

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

REFERENCE

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.

The setting screen for measurement range will be displayed.

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

OUT0:Height

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

Scn 0 Set

Change

Calibrate
Output
Delete

Scn 0 Set

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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.

1.

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

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Select Delete.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

3.

Select Execute.

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

OUT0:Height

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

Scn 0 Set

Change
Calibrate
Output

Delete

Scn 0 Set

Delete OUT0 settings.

Execute Cancel

Step

2

Step

1

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

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Measurement Conditions

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

Perform the setting as required.

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.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

• The Relationship between the Measurement Response Time and the Resolution

CHECK

The setting can be performed through the adjustment menu.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 28.

1.

Select Conditions.

Menu Description Reference

# to avg

The average of the setting number of times is output as
the measurement result. Set this function to disregard
sudden changes in the waveform.

Page 88.

Trigger

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

Page 90.

Details

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

Page 96.

Selection

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

Averaging
number

Short

1

256 Long

Low

High

Measurement
response time

Resolution

Image

Compensatn
Meas set

Conditions

Output

Scn 0 Set

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The selections will be displayed.

2.

Select # to avg.

The setting screen for averaging number will be displayed.

3.

Select averaging number.

4.

Select End.

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

# to avg

Trigger
Details

: 8

End

# to avg

Scn 0 Set

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2

Step

1

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

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6

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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.

• Trigger Input Method

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

CHECK

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

REFERENCE

Refer to page 84.

Start

Workpiece movement direction

Trigger ON

End

Trigger OFF

Position(mm)

Time(s)

Height(mm)

The characteristic quantities being
held are output at this timing.

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

Selection Description

Free*

Measurement is performed continuously. Hold measurement is not
performed.

External

Select when using a sync sensor.
The trigger turns ON at the same time as
the TRIGGER terminal on the terminal
block.

Self

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.

Up*

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

Down

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

Trigger ON

TRIGGER

terminal

OFF

ON

Trigger level

Trigger ON

Measurement
value waveform

Measurement
value waveform

Trigger level

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

below.

Operational Flow

#1

Display Waveforms in the Trend Monitor

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

position.

CHECK

Set the screen mode to Thru in advance.

REFERENCE

Refer to page 118.

1.

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

2.

Pass the workpiece under the Sensor
and display the waveform.

3.

The instant the waveform representing
the workpiece is displayed, press the
TRIG Key.

The waveform display is fixed.

Trigger input method

Self

Hold setting (see note)

Peak-Peak

Measurement item

OUT0:Height

OUT0

Refer to page 84.

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

Note:

Set the Hold setting by using

Meas set

in advance.

Display Waveforms
in the Trend Monitor
(Through Mode)

#1

Page 91

#2

Page 92

#3

Page 95

Confirm Trigger
Settings

Set the Trigger Input
Method
(Trigger Mode)

PASS

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Zero's OFF

OUT 0

Thru

9.96ms

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

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

Thru

Scn 0 Set

The symbol changes.

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

Step

2

Step

1

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

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#2

Set the Trigger Input Method

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.

1.

Enter Set Mode and select Conditions.

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Select Trigger.

The selections for trigger input method will be displayed.

3.

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

The setting screen for trigger contents will be displayed.

4.

Set each item.

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

5.

Select Execute.

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

#1

is displayed.

Image

Compensatn
Meas set

Conditions

Output

Scn 0 Set

# to avg

Trigger

Details

Free
External

Self

:OUT0
:Up

Execute

Cancel

Trigger
Direction

Scn 0 Set

Free
External

Self

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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.

The trigger-OFF setting screen will be displayed.

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.

Thru

Trigger

Trigger-ON position

Trigger level

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

Trigger Position in the Center Trigger Position on the Left

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

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

Trigger

Thru

Trigger-OFF position

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

Thru

Trigger

Measure start 249.00 ms

Measurement start position

Time for cursor position

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

Step

2

Step

1

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

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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.

Thru

Trigger

Measure start 249.00 ms
Measure stop 2320.68 ms

Measurement end position

Time for cursor position

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

The settings

will be changed.

OK?

Execute Cancel Back

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#3

Confirm Trigger Settings

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.

1.

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

2.

Pass the workpiece under the Sensor.

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

3.

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

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

Return to the procedure in

#2

, with the waveform kept displayed, and adjust the

positions.

PASS

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Zero's OFF

OUT 0

Thru

9.96ms

S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust

Scn 0 Run

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

Trig

9.96ms

Scn 0 Run

Trigger-OFF positionTrigger-ON position

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

Step

2

Step

1

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

Step

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Details setting

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

measurement is required.

1.

Select Conditions.

The selections will be displayed.

2.

Select Details.

The setting screen for details will be displayed.

3.

Make the settings for each item.

4.

Select End.

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

Image

Compensatn
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Conditions

Output

Scn 0 Set

# to avg
Trigger

Details

Scn 0 Set

End

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

None

2pixel

50.0%
Clamp

Intrpolate

1pixel

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

[ 0.01000]
[ 0.00000]

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Judgment value hysteresis width (judgement width)

Set the hysteresis width for Judgment limits.

The default setting varies depending on the Sensor connected.

Edge Detection Hysteresis Width (Edge width)

Set the hysteresis width of edge detection.

Change the edge width when edge detection is unstable.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Smoothing

(Smoothing)

Use this function to smooth the measured images.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Noise removal

(Noise)

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

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Setting range

0.00000 to 9999.99999

HI

(100.0000)

LO

(80.0000)

HIGH

OFF
ON

OFF
ON

OFF
ON

LOW

PASS

Hysteresis(0.0500)

Hysteresis(0.0500)

Resets at 80.0500 mm

Output

Resets at 99.9500 mm

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

Setting range

0.00000 to 9999.99999 (0.00000*)

Edge level

(80.0000)

Hysteresis (0.0500)

Edge position

Example: Edge level: 80.000 mm

Edge level hysteresis width: 0.0500 mm

Selection Description

None No smoothing.

Weak* Smoothing is performed at a low level.

Strong Smoothing is performed at a high level.

Selection

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

Step

2

Step

1

Step

3

Step

4

Step

5

Step

6

Step

7

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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.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

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.

The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.

Selection

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

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

Peak level

Line Brightness

Set this value.

Measurement
level (50 %)

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

Measurement
level (75 %)

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

Selection Description

Clamp* An error is displayed and is output.

Hold

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

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

Operation with Hold Setting

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

Measurement value

Time

Time

Operation with Clamp Setting

Measurement value