Omron ZS-HL User Manual

Cat. No. Z236-E1-02A

ZS-HL Series

Smart Sensor 2D CMOS Laser Type

USER’S MANUAL

Introduction

This manual provides information regarding functions, performance and operating methods that are required for using the ZS-HL Series. When using the ZS-HL Smart Sensor, be sure to observe the following:

• The ZS-HL Smart Sensor must be operated by personnel knowledgeable in electrical

• engineering.

• To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly to deepen your understanding

• of the product.

• Please keep this manual in a safe place so that it can be referred to whenever necessary.

•

How to Switch the Display Language to English

Turn the power ON with the MENU key held down. This displays the display language selection screen.

Select Language

The Controller will start up with the messages displayed in English when it is next started up.

2Japanese English

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INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1

SECTION 2

SECTION 3

SECTION 4

SECTION 5

APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS (Please Read)

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9

FEATURES

INSTALLATION & CONNECTION

APPLICATION and SETTING EXAMPLES

FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS USED DURING OPERATION

SETTINGS FOR FUNCTIONS

SECTION 6

SECTION 7

SECTION 8

SECTION 9

I/O

USB/RS-232C COMMUNICATION

SPECIFICATIONS AND EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS

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Smart Sensor 2D CMOS Laser Type ZS-HL Series

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READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT

Please read and understand this document before using the products. Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments.

WARRANTY

OMRON’s exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.

OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS. ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE. OMRON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.

In no event shall responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON’S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE PROPERLY HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR.

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SUITABILITY FOR USE

THE PRODUCTS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE NOT SAFETY RATED. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED OR RATED FOR ENSURING SAFETY OF PERSONS, AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A SAFETY COMPONENT OR PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR SUCH PURPOSES. Please refer to separate catalogs for OMRON’s safety rated products.

OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the combination of products in the customer’s application or use of the product.

At the customer’s request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other application or use.

The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for the products:

• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or uses not described in this document.

• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate industry or government regulations.

• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.

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Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products. NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

PERFORMANCE DATA

Performance data given in this document is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON’s test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and Limitations of Liability.

CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS

Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons.

It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the product may be changed without any notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.

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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when tolerances are shown.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.

PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS

OMRON shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable product, or any consequence thereof.

This document shall not be copied for sales or promotions without permission.

This document is protected by copyright and is intended solely for use in conjunction with the product. Please notify us before copying or reproducing this document in any manner, for any other purpose. If copying or transmitting this document to another, please copy or transmit it in its entirety.

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Meanings of Signal Words

The following signal words are used in this manual.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury, or may result in serious injury or death. Additionally there may be significant property damage.

Meanings of Alert Symbols

The following alert symbols are used in this manual.

Indicates general prohibitions for which there is no specific symbol.

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Meanings of Signal Words

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Indicates the possibility of laser radiation.

Indicates prohibition when there is a risk of minor injury from electrical shock or other source if the product is disassembled.

Alert statements in this Manual

The following alert statements apply to the products in this manual. Each alert statement also

appears at the locations needed in this manual to attract your attention.

This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons. Do not use it for such purposes.

Never look into the laser beam. Doing so continuously will result in visual impairment.

Do not disassemble the product. Doing so may cause the laser beam to leak, resulting in the danger of visual impairment.

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Precautions for Safe Use

Please observe the following precautions for safe use of the products.

(1) Installation Environment

• Do not use the product in environments where it can be exposed to inflammable/ explosive gas.

• To secure the safety of operation and maintenance, do not install the product close to high-voltage devices and power devices.

(2) Power Supply and Wiring

• The supply voltage must be within the rated range (DC24 V ± 10 %).

• Reverse connection of the power supply is not allowed.

• Open-collector outputs should not be short-circuited.

• Use the power supply within the rated load.

• High-voltage lines and power lines must be wired separately from this product. Wiring them together or placing them in the same duct may cause induction, resulting in malfunction or damage.

(3) Others

• Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or modify the product.

• Dispose of this product as industrial waste.

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Precautions for Correct Use

Please observe the following precautions to prevent failure to operate, malfunctions, or

undesirable effects on product performance.

(1) Installation Site

Do not install the product in locations subjected to the following conditions:

• Ambient temperature outside the rating

• Rapid temperature fluctuations (causing condensation)

• Relative humidity outside the range of 35 to 85 %

• Presence of corrosive or flammable gases

• Presence of dust, salt, or iron particles

• Direct vibration or shock

• Reflection of intense light (such as other laser beams or electric arc-welding machines)

• Direct sunlight or near heaters

• Water, oil, or chemical fumes or spray

• Strong magnetic or electric field

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(2) Power Supply and Wiring

• When using a commercially available switching regulator, make sure that the FG terminal is grounded.

• If surge currents are present in the power lines, connect surge absorbers that suit the operating environment.

• Before turning ON the power after the product is connected, make sure that the power supply voltage is correct, there are no incorrect connections (e.g. load short-circuit) and the load current is appropriate. Incorrect wiring may result in breakdown of the product.

• Before connecting/disconnecting the Sensor Head, make sure that the Smart Sensor is turned OFF. The Smart Sensor may break down if the Sensor Head is connected or disconnected while the power is ON.

• Use the Extension Cable (provided) for extending the cable between the Sensor Head and Sensor Controller. The total length varies according to the type of Extension Cable.

- Extension Cable: ZS-XC_A: within 10 m (including Sensor Head cable. Extension

Cable cannot be daisy-chained.)

- Extension Cable: ZS-XC_B(R): within 22 m (including Sensor Head. Up to two

Extension Cables can be daisy-chained.)

- Extension cable for a long distance ZS-XC_ _CR: within 27 m (including Sensor

Head. Digital equalizer ZS-XEQ and the Digital equalizer connection cable ZSXC02D are necessary. The extension cable cannot be daisy-chained.)

• The cable may break at locations when it is made to bend. So, use the robot cable type Extension Cable (ZS-XC5BR, ZS-XC_ _CR).

• Use only combinations of Sensor Heads and Sensor Controllers specified in this manual.

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(3) Orientation when Installing the Sensor Controller

To improve heat radiation, install the Sensor Controller only in the orientation shown below.

Do not install the Sensor Controller in the following orientations.

(4) Warming Up

After turning ON the power supply, allow the product to stand for at least 30 minutes before use. The circuits are still unstable immediately after the power supply is turned ON, so measured values may fluctuate gradually.

(5) Maintenance and Inspection

Do not use thinner, benzene, acetone or kerosene to clean the Sensor Head and Sensor Controller. If large dust particles adhere to the front filter of the Sensor Head, use a blower brush (used to clean camera lenses) to blow them off. Do not blow the dust particles with your mouth. To remove smaller dust particles, wipe gently with a soft cloth (for cleaning lenses) moistened with a small amount of alcohol. Do not use excessive force to wipe off dust particles. Scratches on the filter may cause errors.

(6) Sensing Objects

The product sometimes cannot accurately measure the following types of objects: Transparent objects, objects with an extremely low reflection factor, objects smaller than the spot diameter, objects with a large curvature, excessively inclined objects, etc.

(7) Effect caused by peripheral lights

Do not install the Sensor Head in a place where strong light hits the laser emitter/ receiver section of the Sensor Head. Also, if a workpiece has a shiny surface, the light from the lighting will be reflected and a malfunction may occur. In such a case, prevent reflection by, for example, covering the light to stop reflection.

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Page Format

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Precautions for Correct Use

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Title of each section

Header

Setting the Filter Function

Section5

Setting the Filter Function

Set the conditions for filtering information obtained from the sensor.

Wavefor m when filter function is not set

SMOOTH

Average value

Differentiation

Displacement

Smooth

Spike-like changes are removed.

Changes are smoothed out.

Displacement

Changes are extracted to eliminate displacement value.

Setting SMOOTH

The intermediate value of multiple sets of data can be output as the measurement result. This function removes any abnormal values such as spiking that occur when the shape of the workpiece suddenly changes during measurement.

Example: To remove spiking

FUN Mode-[FILTER]-[SMOOTH]

Setting Description

OFF The smooth function is not used.

ON The intermediate value of the past 15 measured values is set as the measurement

When "HI-SPEED" is set in the measurement mode, [OFF] is set.

Abnormal values such as spiking that occur when the shape of the workpiece suddenly changes during measurement.

Measured valueMeasured value

The smoothing function can remove spikes

result at each sampling cycle.(default value)

Time

Overview

Cross-header Overview of the

cross-header

Section5 SETTINGS FOR FUNCTIONS

Index label

Indicates the section number and title.

Movement through menus up to setting items

Explanation of options

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Supplementary Explanation

Helpful information regarding operation and reference pages are introduced here using symbols.

*This page has been made purely for explanatory purposes and does not exist.

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■ Meaning of Symbols

Menu items that are displayed on the Sensor Controller’s LCD screen, and windows, dialog boxes and other GUI elements displayed on the PC are indicated enclosed by brackets [aa].

■ Visual Aids

Indicates points that are important to ensure full product performance, such as operational

precautions and application procedures.

Indicates pages where related information can be found.

Indicates information helpful in operation.

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Meanings of Signal Words 5

Meanings of Alert Symbols 5

Alert statements in this Manual 5

Precautions for Safe Use 6

Precautions for Correct Use 7

Editor's Note 9

Page Format 9

CONTENTS 11

Search from Menu Tree 16

Section 1 FEATURES 1-1

Introduction of the ZS-HL Series 1-2

CONTENTS

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9

System Configuration 1-3

Part Names and Functions 1-4

Sensor Head 1-4

Sensor Controller 1-5

Operation Modes 1-7

Setting Flow 1-8

Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION 2-1

About Installation and Connection 2-2

Sensor Head 2-2

Measuring Range 2-3

Basic Precautions for Installation 2-4

Connecting the Sensor Head 2-5

Sensor Controller 2-7

Installation of Sensor Controller 2-7

Wiring the I/O cable 2-10

I/O Circuit Diagrams 2-12

SmartMonitor ZS 2-14

Operating Environment 2-14

Installation/Uninstallation Method 2-15

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Section 3 APPLICATION and SETTING EXAMPLES 3-1

Section 4 FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS USED DURING OPERATION 4-1

Starting and Exiting SmartMonitor ZS 2-19

Measuring Height (basic) 3-2

Measuring the Thickness of Transparent Objects 3-4

Measuring the Vertex 2 (peak) in the Line Beam 3-6

Measuring Multiple Items Simultaneously (Multi-Task) 3-8

Switching the Display of the Measured Value 4-2

List of Key Operations in RUN Mode 4-4

Zero Reset Operation 4-5

Threshold Setting 4-7

Bank Switching (change of device setup) 4-10

Section 5 SETTINGS FOR FUNCTIONS 5-1

Basic Operations of Sensor Controller 5-2

Displays and Key Operations 5-2

Using the Multi-Task Function 5-4

Switching to Multi-Task Mode 5-5

Selecting Tasks 5-5

Setting for Sensing Conditions 5-6

Setting Measurement Mode 5-6

Setting GAIN 5-7

Setting Head Installation 5-8

Setting the Emitted Light Amount 5-8

Setting Measurement Object 5-9

Setting Mutual Interference Prevention 5-11

Setting the Filter Function 5-12

Setting SMOOTH 5-12

Setting AVERAGE 5-13

Setting Differentiation 5-13

Setting Output Processing of Sensing Information 5-14

Setting the Scaling 5-14

Setting HOLD Functions 5-18

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Setting the Zero Reset Function 5-22

Setting for Measurement of Characteristic Points 5-24

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Setting Display Method 5-25

Setting the Digital Display 5-25

Displaying HELP 5-25

Setting the LCD Screen 5-26

Setting the System Environment 5-27

Checking Information 5-27

Setting the Key Lock 5-27

Setting the Sensor Load Method 5-28

Setting the Display Language 5-28

Changing the Way of Obtaining Banks 5-28

Saving the Settings Data 5-29

Clearing the Settings 5-29

Initializing All Settings 5-29

Clearing Banks 5-29

Section 6 I/O 6-1

Overview 6-2

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9

I/O Cable 6-2

Terminal Block Output 6-2

Settings for Linear Output 6-3

Assignment of Linear Output 6-3

Setting Focus 6-4

Correcting Linear Output Values 6-5

Settings for Judgment Output 6-7

Operation Settings at Judgment Output 6-7

Assignment of Judgment Output (For Multi-Task) 6-8

Settings for Terminal Block Output 6-9

Real-Time Parallel Output Unit 6-9

Assignment of Terminal Block Output 6-10

Output Format 6-11

Setting Focus 6-13

Setting the Update Cycle 6-14

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Section 7 USB/RS-232C COMMUNICATION 7-1

Settings for Processing when Measurement Cannot be Performed 6-15

When Connecting ZS-MDC and ZS-DSU 6-16

Settings for Input Signal 6-17

Settings for the Active Direction of an Input Signal 6-17

Changing the Assignment of Input Signals 6-17

Timing Charts 6-18

Overview 7-2

USB 7-2

RS-232C 7-3

Connecting Using a USB Cable 7-4

Connection Method 7-4

Setting the Communication Specifications 7-4

Connecting Using a RS-232C Cable 7-5

Connection Method 7-5

Setting the Communication Specifications 7-6

Settings for High-Speed Digital Output 7-7

Timing Charts 7-8

Section 8 SPECIFICATIONS AND EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 8-1

Sensor Head 8-2

Specifications 8-2

External Dimensions 8-7

Adjusting Mutual Interference 8-15

Spot Diameter 8-19

Usage Width of Line Beam 8-20

Linearity Characteristic by Materials 8-21

Sensor Controller 8-38

Specifications 8-38

External Dimensions 8-40

Accessory 8-41

Panel Mount Adapter 8-41

Extension Cable 8-42

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Extension Cable (Long-Distance, Flexible Type) 8-43

RS-232C Cable 8-45

Control Link Unit 8-46

Real-Time Parallel Output Unit 8-47

Section 9 APPENDIX 9-1

Troubleshooting 9-2

Error Messages and Countermeasures 9-3

Safety Precautions for Using Laser Equipment 9-4

Requirements from Regulations and Standards 9-6

Summary of Requirements to Manufactures 9-6

Summary of Requirements to User 9-10

Definitions of Laser Classification 9-13

Updating Firmware 9-15

CONTENTS

Flow of Updating Firmware 9-15

Index 9-21

Revision History 9-25

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Search from Menu Tree

■ FUN Mode

● For the Single-Task mode

FUN Mode

Settings Option/Range

SENSING MODE

GAIN SETTING LASER

OBJECT

SYNC

FILTER SMOOTH

AVERAGE

DIFF

OUTPUT SCALING

HOLD TYPE

TRIGGER DELAY

Zero reset TYPE

OFFSET STATUS

*Default Value

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STAND, HI-RESO*, HI-SPEED, HISENS CUSTOM (EXPOSE, SKIP, LINE)

1*, 2, 3, 4, 5 p.5-7

DIFFUSE, REGULAR p.5-8

AUTO*, RANGE, FIXED (upper limit 0.1 to 80 %)

NORMAL*, PCB, MIRROR, GLASS (MODE 1, MODE2), THICK (MODE 1, MODE2)

OFF*, ON (timing A, timing B)

OFF, ON

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128*, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096 (When the mode is set to HIGHSPEED mode, the value is from 1 to

256.)

OFF*, ON p.5-13

OFF*, ON (AUTO, MAN) p.5-14

OFF*, PEAK, BOTTOM, P-P, AVERAGE, SAMPLE

EXT*, SELF-UP, SELF-DN

OFF*, ON

(T-DELAY, T-TIME)

REAL*, HOLD p.5-22

-999.999 to 999.999 (default value:0)

OFF, ON

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I/O SET NO MEAS

JUDGE

HYS

TIMER

ANALOG FOCUS

ADJUST OUT CLAMP

TERMINAL FOCUS

CYCLE OUT CLAMP

DIGITAL

CONNECT

INPUT ACTIVE

MODE

CHANGE

BANK

MODE CLEAR

SYSTEM SAVE

INIT

INFO

CYCLE

VERSION

COM

(RS-232C)

LENGTH PAR ITY STOP BAUDRAT DELIMIT

COM NODE

KEYLOCK SenINFO ZERORST MUITI LANGUAG

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KEEP, CLAMP

0 to 999.999 (default value: 0.05 % of Sensor Head measuring range)

OFF*, OFF-DLY (1 to 5,000 ms), ON-DLY (1 to 5,000 ms), 1SHOT (1 to 5,000 ms)

OFF*, ON p.6-3

OFF*, ON (-999 to 999)

OFF, ON

(for current output)

4`20 mA (every1 mA), MAX

(for voltage output)

-10 V to 10 V (every1 V), MAX MIN

OFF*, ON p.6-9

1 to 100 (default value: 1)

NONE*, MEASURE, JUDGE

0 to 65535 (default value: 65535)

OFF, ON

IN0 to IN3 (OFF, ON

NORMAL*, BANK

BANK1*, BANK2, BANK3, BANK4 (if you change the mode to [THRESH], you can select up to BANK32.)

NORMAL*, THRESH p.5-28

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(Saves Sensor Controller settings.)

(Initializes Sensor Controller settings.)

(Displays the current sampling cycle.)

(Displays the Sensor Controller version.)

8 BIT*, 7 BIT p.7-6

NONE*, ODD, EVEN

1 BIT*, 2 BIT

9600, 19200, 38400*, 57600, 115200

CR*, LF, CR+LF

0 to 16 (default value: 0) p.7-6

OFF*, ON p.5-27

LOAD*, SAVE p.5-28

OFF*, ON p.5-23

OFF*, ON p.5-5

Japanese*, English p.5-28

, MIN

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● For Multi-Task mode

The menu configuration is changed to one in which multiple characteristic points can be measured and output simultaneously (up to four characteristic points).

Single-Task mode

SENSING I/O SETTASK1

FILTER

OUTPUT

SENSING I/O SETTAS K1

MEASURE

FILTER

Multi-Task mode

TAS K2 TA SK3 TA SK4

OUTPUT

This section describes only the parts that are different from those in Single-Task mode.

FUN Mode

TASK1 SENSING MODE

MEASURE

FILTER (Same as Single-Task mode)

OUTPUT (Same as Single-Task mode)

Settings

GAIN

SETTING

LASER

OBJECT

SYNC

TASKSET

(Difference with Single-Task mode)

([HIGH SPEED] is not displayed.) –

(Same as Single-Task mode) –

([THICK] is not displayed.) –

(Same as Single-Task mode) –

NONE*, AVERAGE, PEAK, BOTTOM, THICK, STEP, K+mX+nY

Option/Range

*Default Value

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FILTER (Same as Single-Task mode)

OUTPUT (Same as Single-Task mode)

NONE*, AVERAGE, PEAK, BOTTOM, THICK, STEP, K+mX+nY

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Option/Range

(Difference with Single-Task mode)

CONTENTS

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TASK1 I/O SET NON-MEAS

Select TASK you want to output.

JUDGE HYS

TIMER

OUT

ANALOG FOCUS

ADJUST

OUT

CLAMP LEVEL

TERMINAL

FOCUS

BLOCK

CYCLE

OUT

CLAMP

DIGITAL

CONNECT

INPUT (Same as Single-Task mode)

(Same as Single-Task mode) –

TASK1*, TASK2, TASK3, TASK4 p.6-8

(Same as Single-Task mode) –

TASK1*, TASK2, TASK3, TASK4, None

(Same as Single-Task mode) –

NONE*, Measured value TASK4, REPEAT)

(Same as Single-Task mode) –

TASK1 to TASK4 (OFF, ON) p.7-7

TASK1*, TASK2, TASK3, TASK4 p.6-16

(TASK1 to

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■ RUN mode

In RUN mode, you can customize the details that are displayed in the digital displays. To call up the display customize menu, press the MENU key in RUN mode.

RUN Mode

DIGITAL

LCD ON/OFF

■ TEACH Mode

This is the mode for setting the threshold values.

TEACH Mode

Settings Option/Range

DOT

ECO

B.LIGHT

CUSTOM

HELP

Settings Option/Range

TEACHING

DIRECT IN

0 to 5th (Item whose default value varies according to the connected Sensor Head)

NORMAL*, ECO, OFF p.5-25

ON*, AUTOOFF, OFF p.5-26

U- ON/OFF, L- ON/OFF U- CUSTM, L- CUSTM (default value: U- OFF, L- OFF)

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System Configuration 1-3

Part Names and Functions 1-4

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Sensor Controller 1-5

Operation Modes 1-7

Setting Flow 1-8

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Section 1 Introduction of the ZS-HL Series

Introduction of the ZS-HL Series

Section 1 FEATURES

The ZS-HLDC Series is a 2D COMS laser type displacement sensor. In addition to ZS-L full-digital processing, it maximizes sensing performance using a multi-task function.

Sensor Head

(1)

LD ON ZERO ENABLE

SmartMonitor ZS

Personal computer

(3)

Sensor Controller

(2)

(1) Enhanced Variation of Sensor Heads

Suitable as a high-end displacement sensor, it supports a wide range of Sensor Heads. You can perform a stable measurement using a Sensor Head that is suitable for the workpiece, from 0.001 µm ultra-high-resolution type to 1500-mm ultra-long-range type.

(2) Sensor Controller Incorporating Multiple Functions

For one sensing condition, it incorporates a multi-task function that holds up to a maximum of four kinds of measurement processing as a “task.” Because you can measure any characteristic point for each task, you can measure and judge multiple characteristic points simultaneously.

1-2

Example: Measure the height and surface fluctuation simultaneously.

Surface fluctuation (TASK2)

Height (TASK1)

(3) Setting Support Software for Personal Computer “SmartMonitor ZS”

It displays data and specifies the settings for the controller that is connected via “SmartMonitor ZS” bundled with the Sensor Controller (ZS-HLDC_1A). You can easily check the sensing status and specify the settings in more detail, which cannot be done using a controller.

If you use “SmartMonitor ZS Professional,” which is sold separately, you can do logging for a

measured value.

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RUN

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System Configuration

In addition to operations with the basic configuration, ZS-HLDC can support various measurement applications when combined with numerous peripheral devices.

Basic configuration

Sensor Head

ZS-HLDS_ _ _/LD_ _

Detects a sensing object.

LD ON ZEROENABLE

(*1)

SmartMonitor ZS

(Setting support software for personal computers)

This setting support software sets sensing conditions while monitoring the receiving status, and allows a user to check the measured value in a time series graph.

*1: Accessory for the Sensor Controller ZS-HLDC_1A

Power supply

DC24 V (±10 %)

Recommended part (1) If the number of connections is 1: S82K-01524 (DC24 V, 0.6 A) (2) If the number of connections is 2 to 3: S82K-05024 (DC24 V, 2.1 A) (3) If the number of connections is 4 to 10: Prepare as many of the above power supplies of (1) and (2) as you need.

Sensor Controller

ZS-HLDC_ _

Performs measurements and outputs the results.

(*1)

USB

RS-232C

ZS-XPT2

RS-232C

ZS-XPT2

Linear output

High-speed parallel output

DATA

ZS-RPD

RS-232C

PARALLEL OUTPUT UNIT

Real-time parallel

Output unit ZS-RPD_1

Extension cable for Sensor Head

ZS-XC_A (1 m, 4 m, 8 m) ZS-XC_ _B(5 m, 10 m): Up to two cables can be connected. ZS-XC5BR (5 m): Up to two cables can be connected.

Robot cable type.

Long Extend the cable of Sensor Head

• Extension cable for a long distance (*2) ZS-XC_ _CR (15 m, 25 m)

Peripheral devices

Personal computer

• Communication using commands

• Communication using SmartMonitor ZS Professional

Programmable controller

• Communication using commands

Programmable terminal

RUN

•

ommunication using NS SmartMonitor

Digital panel meter

• Compare waveforms and make a judgment

High-speed input board (personal computer)

• Obtain measurement data quickly

• Digital equalizer connection cable ZS-XC02D (*2)

Section 1 FEATURES

Method of connecting a cable

*2:

Only the ZS-HLDS@@@ Sensor Head can be connected to the ZS-XC@@CR, ZS-XC02D, and ZS-XEQ.

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• Digital equalizer ZS-XEQ (*2)

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Section 1 Part Names and Functions

Part Names and Functions

Section 1 FEATURES

[ZS-HLDS2T]

(3) Receiver

section

(2) Emitter

[ZS-HLDS60/HLDS150]

(3) Receiver

(2) Emitter

The following describes the names and functions of parts of the Sensor Head and Sensor Controller.

Sensor Head

[ZS-HLDS5T/HLDS10]

(6) NEAR

indicator

(5) FAR

indicator

(5) FAR

indicator

(6) NEAR

indicator

section

(6) NEAR indicator

(5) FAR indicator

(4) Connector

[ZS-LD10GT/LD15GT]

(2) Emitter section

(3) Receiver section

(4) Connector

(2) Emitter section

(4) Connector

(6) NEAR indicator

(5) FAR indicator

(3) Receiver section

(4) Connector

(5) FAR indicator

(6) NEAR indicator

[ZS-LD_ _ _]

(1) Laser emitter/

receiver section

(4) Connector

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Names Functions

(1) Laser Emitter/Receiver

Section

(2) Emitter section

(3) Receiver section

(4) Connector To be connected to the Sensor Controller

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This is the section that emits the laser beam and receives reflected light.

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Part Names and Functions

Names Functions

(5) FAR Indicator These indicators light up as follows according to the distance between the front of the

(6) NEAR Indicator

Sensor Head and the workpiece. Both NEAR/FAR indicators are lit up: Measuring center distance ± (measuring range

× 10 %) NEAR indicator is lit up: Near side within measuring range FAR indicator is lit up: Far side within measuring range Both NEAR and FAR indicators are flashing: Outside measuring range

These indicators also double as laser alarm indicators.

- At least one of the indicators will either light up or flash after the Sensor Head is turned ON.

- Both indicators go out for 15 to 25 seconds after the Sensor Head is turned ON to indicate that the laser beam is OFF.

- Either of these indicators will light up or flash while the laser beam is being emitted.

- Both indicators go off when the laser beam is OFF.

Sensor Controller

(13) Sensor Head connector

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(1) Laser indicator (2) Zero Reset indicator (3) ENABLE indicator

(12) HIGH indicator

(11) PASS indicator

(10) LOW indicator

LD ON ZERO ENABLE

(4) Main display

(5) Sub-display

(6) LCD screen

(7) Control keys

(9) Threshold switch

(8) Mode switch

(14) Coupler

(15) RS-232C connector

(18) USB port

(16) Voltage/Current switch

(17) I/O cable

Names Functions

(1) Laser indicator The Laser indicator is lit while the Sensor Head is emitting a laser beam.

(2) Zero Reset indicator The Zero Reset indicator is lit while the zero reset function is enabled.

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(3) ENABLE indicator The ENABLE indicator lights when the Sensor is ready for measurement.

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(4) Main Display The Main Display shows measured values.

(5) Sub-display The sub-display shows thresholds and additional information during measurement.

(6) LCD screen RUN mode : Displays additional information for the main display and the setup

(7) Control keys The Control Keys are for setting measurement conditions and other information. The

(8) Mode switch The Mode Switch selects the operating mode.

(9) Threshold switch The Threshold Selector switch selects whether to set (or display) the HIGH or LOW

(10) LOW indicator The LOW indicator is lit while the condition “measured value < LOW threshold” is

(11) PASS indicator The PASS indicator is lit while the condition “LOW threshold ≤ measured value ≤

(12) HIGH indicator The HIGH indicator is lit while the condition “HIGH threshold < measured value” is

(13) Sensor Head connec-

(14) Coupler This connector is used to connect two or more Sensor Controllers. It is located on

(15) RS-232C connector Connect the RS-232C cable when you are connecting the Sensor Controller to a

(16) Voltage/Current switch The Voltage/Current switch selects between voltage output and current output.

Names Functions

It goes off when measurement is not possible (e.g. when the received light amount is excessive or insufficient, when the measuring range is exceeded, when the Sensor Head is not connected, or when measurement is not being performed in FUN mode).

menu for display related information. TEACH mode: Displays the menu for setting up the thresholds. FUN mode : Displays the measurement condition setup menu.

functions assigned to the Control Keys change according to the operating mode.

Key Operations p.4-4, p.5-2

RUN mode : Select this mode when performing regular measurement. TEACH mode: Select this mode when setting the judgment thresholds. FUN mode : Select this mode when setting measurement conditions.

threshold.

satisfied.

HIGH threshold” is satisfied.

satisfied.

This connector connects the Sensor Head.

tor

both sides of the Sensor Controller.

PLC or a programmable terminal. For the RS-232C cable, please use the following exclusive products: If you use a cable not included in the exclusive products, a malfunction or breakdown may result.

- For connecting to a PLC or programmable terminal: ZS-XPT2

- For connecting to a personal computer: ZS-XRS2 If you connect the Sensor Controller to ZS-RPD and use it, connect a connector for ZS-RPD.

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Before operating this switch, make sure that the Sensor Controller is turned OFF. Also, make sure that the load connected to “linear output wire (coaxial) - linear GND wire” satisfies the rating of the set state (voltage or current output) before turning the Sensor Controller ON. Otherwise, the Sensor Controller may be damaged.

Rating of connected load (I/O Circuit Diagrams) p.2-12

(17) I/O Cable The I/O cable connects the Data Storage Unit to the power supply and external

devices, such as timing sensors or programmable controllers.

(18) USB port Connect the USB cable to the USB port to connect to a personal computer.

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Operation Modes

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Operation Modes

The ZS-HL has the following 3 operating modes. Switch to the desired mode before you start operation. To switch the operating mode, use the mode switch.

LD ON ZERO ENABLE

TEACH

RUNFUN

Mode Description

RUN Mode Normal operating mode

TEACH Mode This mode is for setting the judgment threshold values.

FUN Mode Mode for setting the measurement conditions.

Section 1 FEATURES

When you switch the operating mode after changing the measurement conditions, you will be prompted

to save the settings. Save the settings as required. If you turn off the Sensor Controller without saving

these settings, the newly set measurement conditions will be cleared from memory. You can also save

all the settings later on.

Saving the Settings Data p.5-29

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Section 1 Setting Flow

Section 1 FEATURES

Setting Flow

Installation & Connection

Attach a Sensor Head according to the front side

Preparation for

material of the workpiece and the features of the Sensor.

measurement

Single-Task Multi-Task

Turn ON the power.

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Switching to Multi-Task Mode

Selecting Tasks

Selecting the Status of Head Installation

Select either regular reflection or diffuse reflection.

Selecting Measurement Mode

Change it when the received light amount is small or when you want to increase the processing speed. (Usually, select [HI-RESO] of the default values.)

Setting for measurement conditions

Selecting the Measurement Object

Change it when you measure glass or mirrors. (Usually, select [NORMAL] of the default values.)

Setting for Measurement of Characteristic Points

When you select Multi-Task mode, specify the setting for each task.

p.5-4

p.5-5

p.5-8

p.5-6

p.5-9

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Setting the Scaling

You can correct the display value of the measured value as desired.

Setting HOLD

Set the hold conditions.

Setting the Zero Reset Function

Set zero reset.

Setting for output processingSaving the Settings

Save the Settings Data

Save the data you have set.

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Make sure that you always save the data after you set it. If you turn OFF the power without saving the data, all the settings data will be cleared.

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