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