Omron ZS-L User Manual

Cat. No. Z208-E1-02

ZS-L Series (Ver 2.0)

Smart Sensor

USER’S MANUAL

Introduction

This manual provides information regarding functions, performance and operating methods that are required for using the ZS-L Series.

When using the ZS-L Smart Sensor, be sure to observe the following:

•The ZS-L 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

1Japanese 2English

If you change and save the setting, the Controller will start up with messages displayed in English when it is next started up.

INTRODUCTION APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS (Please Read)

SECTION 1 FEATURES

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION

SECTION 3 SETUP

SECTION 4 EXTERNAL I/O

SECTION 5 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES

SECTION 6 APPENDIX

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Smart Sensor

2D CMOS Laser Type

ZS-L Series

Introduction

Introduction

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.

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.

COPYRIGHT AND COPY PERMISSION

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

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 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.

Indicates general prohibitions for which there is no specific symbol.

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

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 (DC24V±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

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

(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.)

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

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

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Precautions for Correct Use

(3) Orientation when Installing the Sensor Controller

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

Right

Do not install the Sensor Controller in the following orientations.

Wrong

Wrong

(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.

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Editor's Note

Editor's Note

Page Format

Section 3

Setting the Sensing Conditions

Setting the Sensing Conditions

Set the conditions to be used for detecting workpieces by the sensor.

Setting the Measurement Mode

Set the measurement mode.

Select the measurement mode based on the items (e.g. speed, precision, or sensitivity) that you want to give priority to in measurement.

	FUN Mode - [SENSING] - [MODE]			Section
	Setting	Description		3
STANDARD		This is the standard measurement mode. (measurement cycle: approx. 500 s)
				SETUP
		(default)
HIGH PRECISION		Select this mode to measure workpieces at high precision. (measurement cycle:
		approx. 2 ms)
HIGH SPEED		Select this mode to measure workpieces at high speed. (measurement cycle: max.
		speed approx. 110 s)
HIGH SENSITIVITY		Select this mode to measure workpieces with sensitivity set high. In this measure-
		ment mode, sensitivity to received light is much better than the HIGH PRECISION
		mode as the sampling period is longer. (measurement cycle: approx. 4 ms)

In the HIGH SPEED mode, the measurement cycle changes according the actual settings. (When only the average count is set, the measurement cycle becomes the maximum speed (approx. 110

s).) Check the actual measurement cycle at [INFO]-[CYCLE] under the top menu.

Setting the Head Installation

Set how the Sensor Head is installed.

FUN Mode - [SENSING] - [HEAD SENSOR]

Setting	Description
Diffuse REFLECTION	Select this item when the Sensor Head is installed for diffuse reflection sensing.
	(default value)

Regular REFLECTION Select this item when the Sensor Head is installed for regular reflection sensing.

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Supplementary Explanation

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

Title of each section

Header

Overview

Cross-header

Overview of the cross-header

Index label

Indicates the section number and title.

Movement through menus up to setting items

Explanation of options

*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 [ ].

■ 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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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

	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
Section 1 FEATURES			1-1
	ZS-L Features		1-2
	ZS-L Applications		1-4
	Basic Configuration		1-9
	Part Names and Functions		1-10
Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION			2-1
	About Installation and Connection		2-2
	Sensor Controller		2-3
		Attaching the ferrite core	2-3
		Installing the Sensor Controller	2-4
	About the I/O cable		2-7
	Sensor Head		2-11
		Attaching the ferrite core	2-11
		Installing the Sensor Head	2-12
		Connecting Sensor Heads	2-18
	SmartMonitor ZS		2-19
		Installing SmartMonitor ZS on a personal computer	2-19
		Starting up SmartMonitor ZS	2-23
Section 3 SETUP			3-1
	Setting Flow		3-2
	About Setup		3-4
		Basic Knowledge for Operation	3-4

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		List of Setting Items	3-9
	Setting the Sensing Conditions		3-12
		Setting the Measurement Mode	3-12
		Setting the Head Installation	3-13
		Setting the Emitted Light Intensity	3-13
		Setting the Measurement Object	3-14
		Setting Prevention of Mutual Interference	3-16
		Setting Gain	3-17
	Setting the Filter Function		3-18
		Setting Smooth	3-18
		Setting Average	3-19
		Setting Differentiation	3-19
	Setting Output Processing of Sensing Information		3-20
		Setting Scaling	3-20
		Setting Hold Functions	3-24
		Setting Zero Reset	3-28
	Setting Threshold Values		3-31
	Setting the Display Method		3-32
		Setting the Digital Displays	3-32
		Setting the LCD Display	3-33
		HELP	3-34
	Setting Banks		3-34
		Switching banks	3-34
		Clearing banks	3-34
	Setting the System Environment		3-35
		Saving setup data	3-35
		Initializing setup data	3-35
		Checking Sensor Controller information	3-36
		Setting key lock	3-36
		Setting the sensor load method	3-36
		Setting the display language	3-37

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Section 4 EXTERNAL I/O			4-1
	Linear Input/Output		4-2
		Setting Linear Output	4-2
		Setting Judgment Output	4-5
		Non-Measurement Settings	4-6
		Input Signal Settings	4-7
		I/O Assignment Settings	4-7
		Timing Charts	4-9
	RS-232C Input/Output		4-11
		RS-232C Specifications	4-11
		Setting the Communication Specifications	4-12
Section 5 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES			5-1
	Measuring the Front Side of Black Sheet Rubber		5-2
	Measuring the Height of a PCB Surface		5-5
	Measuring the Thickness of Glass		5-7
Section 6 APPENDIX			6-1
	Troubleshooting		6-2
	Error Messages and Countermeasures		6-3
	Q&A		6-5
	Glossary		6-6
	Specifications and External Dimensions		6-7
		Sensor Head	6-7
		Sensor Controller	6-18
		Panel Mount Adapters	6-20
		RS-232C Cable for Connecting to a Personal Computer	6-21
		Extension Cable	6-22
	Laser Safety		6-23
	Requirements from Regulations and Standards		6-24
		Summary of Requirements to Manufactures	6-24
		Summary of Requirements to User	6-28
		Definitions of Laser Classification	6-31
	Engineering Data		6-33

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		Linearity Characteristic by Materials	6-33
	Version Up Information		6-42
	INDEX		6-43
	Revision History		6-47

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FEATURES

		ZS-L Features	1-2
		ZS-L Applications	1-4
		Basic Configuration	1-9
		Part Names and Functions	1-10

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ZS-L Features

ZS-L Features

The ZS-L Series is a 2D CMOS laser type displacement sensor. It is provided with a highperformance sensing function that uses a 2D CMOS image sensor, features a high-speed transmission capability free from data degradation as a result of 100% digital handling of data, and is extremely easy-to-use and handy.

(3)

Sensor Head

(1)

(2)

(4)

Sensor Controller

(5)

(6)

Personal computer

(1)Compact Sensor Head

A 2D CMOS image sensor, proprietary algorithms, and other sensing technology are incorporated in the compact Sensor Head. This achieves an improved dynamic range, high-speed sampling up to 110 s, and a high resolution.

(2)An Enhanced Lineup of Sensor Heads

Regular Reflection Type			Diffuse Reflection Type
ZS-LD20T	ZS-LD40T	ZS-LD50	ZS-LD80	ZS-LD200

Measurement	Measurement	Measurement	Measurement	Measurement
distance:	distance:	distance:	distance:	distance:
20±1 mm	40±2.5 mm	50±5mm	80±15 mm	200±50 mm

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	(3) High-speed Digital Transfer
	The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) high-speed communication interface is
	used (an industry first) between the Sensor Head and the Sensor Controller. Data
	detected by the Sensor Head is transferred at high speed without any degradation.
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	Moreover, the connection can be extended up to 22 m by 2 extension cables to suit
	your setup environment.
	Connection extended up to 22 m p.1-7
	(4) Business Card-size Sensor Controller		FEATURES
	• The Sensor Controller is designed to be compact so that it can be installed at a wide
	range of sites.
	External Dimensions p.6-18

•Large-size LCD screen and direct function keys ensure outstanding operability.

•The Sensor Controller supports various workpieces, which means that detailed and flexible settings can be made.

•Incorporates extensive functions such as Filter and Hold to support a wide range of applications.

•Mutual interference from 2 adjacent Sensor Heads can be prevented by shifting the timing of laser beam emission.

List of Setting Items p.3-9

(5)USB Connection

The Sensor Controller is provided with a USB port (compliant with Full-Speed USB2.0 specifications) as standard. This enables detection data and setting data to be easily uploaded to a personal computer.

(6)Dedicated Software “SmartMonitor ZS Professional”

The “SmartMonitor ZS Professional” software for setting up and monitoring multi-win- dow displays and logging is provided (Sold separately). This software also supports the display and setup of data such as monitoring of waveforms and designation of area that is not possible on the Sensor Controller alone.

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ZS-L Applications

ZS-L Applications

● Detection of rubber and other black workpieces

The improved dynamic range enables the detection of black workpieces that reflect little light.

● Detection of light-penetrating workpieces such as PCBs

Proprietary sensing algorithms enable the detection of workpieces through which light penetrates.

● Detection of transparent workpieces such as glass

Proprietary sensing algorithms enable the detection of workpieces through which light passes through.

Up to 3 sheets of glass can be detected, which means that the glass thickness and gap between glass sheets can be measured.

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● Detection of mirror-surface workpieces such as HDDs

Workpieces having strong directivity of reflected light can be detected by a regular reflection type Sensor Head.

● Display of various measurement information

Various measurement information can be displayed on the sub-display (lower section) on the Sensor Controller.

LCD screens can be customized to change the display of desired information to easier- to-understand terminology.

Switches various measurement information by one-touch operation.

LD ON ZERO ENABLE

H

P	Displays measured values.
L
	Customizes display details.
MAIN:MESURE	EQPNo.
SUB :THRESH	OMRON_1UNIT

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Threshold value

Voltage/current value

Resolution

Present value

Received light amount

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● Installable away from the sensing object

The ZS-L Series can be installed up to 95 mm (ZS-LD80) or up to 250 mm (ZS-LD200) away from the measuring point. This allows workpieces to be measured at a position that is not influenced by the workpiece flying up or the interference of peripheral mechanisms.

The ZS-L Series can be installed at positions that will not be affects by the rubber belt being cut or flying back which occurs during emergency stops.

● Simple Measurement of Glass Thickness and Gap between Glass

Two settings, [THICK] for measuring the thickness of glass and [GAP] for measuring the gap between glass, are provided as sensing object options. Just selecting these options allows you to set measurement conditions simply.

Setting the Measurement Object p.3-14

Glass

LD ON ZERO ENABLE

H

P

L

● Mutual Interference Prevented

Mutual interference between 2 Sensor Heads can be prevented by shifting the laser beam emission timing.

Setting Prevention of Mutual Interference p.3-16

Glass

LD ON ZERO ENABLE

H

P

L

LD ON ZERO ENABLE

H

P

L

LD ON ZERO ENABLE

H

P

L

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● Installable on DIN Track or Panels

The ZS-L Series can be installed on a DIN track and on a control panel or other panels using the optional Panel Mount Adapter.

Panel

DIN track

● Connection Extendable up to 22 m

The connection can be extended up to 22 m to suit your setup environment.

				ZERO ENABLE
	Sensor			LD ON
ZS-LD		Extension cable	Extension cable	H P L
	cable	(ZS-XC_B(R))	(ZS-XC_B(R))	ZS-LDC
			ZERO ENABLE
	Sensor		LD ON
ZS-LD		Extension cable	H P L
	cable	(ZS-XC_A)	ZS-LDC

(ZS-XC_B(R))

•Only the ZS-XC_B(R) cable allows this extended connected.Note, however, that the connection with the ZS-XC_A cannot be extended.

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

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SmartMonitor ZS enables the following:

● Easy Sensor Controller setup and log management

Measurement conditions can be set up, and settings saved, read or copied.

*The screen show here may differ from the actual screen.

●Real-time verification of changes in detection workpiece height

The measurement conditions can be changed while verifying the measurement state by a waveform.

* The screen shown here may differ from the actual screen.

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Basic Configuration

Basic Configuration

The figure below shows the Basic Configuration of the ZFV Series.

SmartMonitor ZS Professional (option software, sold separately)

ZS-SW11E

Allows you to operate the Sensor Controller, monitor or log measured values from the personal computer.

In this manual, the software is referred to as "SmartMonitor ZS".

Sensor Head

ZS-LD20T/LD40T/LD50/LD80/LD200

Detects the sensing object.

*1

Extension Cable ZS-XC1A(1m)/XC4A(4m)/XC8A(8m) ZS-XC5B(5m)/XC10B(10m)/XC5BR(5m)

This is used between the Sensor Head and Sensor Controller.

On the ZS-XC_B(R), the connection can be extended by two cables. (max. 22 m)

Sensor Controller

ZS-LDC11/LDC41

Performs measurement, and outputs measurement results.

USB cable

Personal computer RS-232C cable for personal computer connection

ZS-XRS2

This is used for communicating with a personal computer without

a USB port.(SmartMonitor ZS cannot be used on the RS-232C interface. Communication using CompoWay/F or non-procedural protocol is possible.)

p.4-11

Power Supply

DC24V ( 10%)

Recommended parts

(1)When 1 Sensor Controller is connected

S82K-01524 (DC24V, 0.6 A)

(2)When 2 to 3 Sensor Controllers are connected

S82K-05024 (DC24V, 2.1 A)

(3)When 4 to 10 Sensor Controllers are connected

S82K-01524 (DC24V, 0.6 A) Prepare the required number of (1) and (2) power supplies above.

*1 Only two of the ZS-XC_B(R) cables can be connected in series. This is not possible on the ZS-XC_A. Cables may break at locations

where bending occurs on the cable. Use the robot cable type extension cable (ZS-XC5BR).

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Part Names and Functions

Part Names and Functions

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

■ Sensor Controller

		(13) Sensor Head connector
		(1) Laser indicator
		(2) Zero Reset indicator
		(3) ENABLE indicator
(12) HIGH indicator	H	LD ON ZERO ENABLE
(11) PASS indicator		(4) Main display
	P	(5) Sub-display
(10) LOW indicator	L
		(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

(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 when the zero reset function is enabled.

(3)ENABLE indicator

The ENABLE indicator lights when the Sensor is ready for measurement. 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 the FUN mode).

(4)Main Display

The Main Display shows measured values.

(5)Sub-display

The sub-display shows thresholds and additional information during measurement.

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(6) LCD screen
RUN Mode	:Displays additional information for the main display and the setup menu
	for display related information.
TEACH Mode:Displays the menu for setting up the thresholds.
FUN Mode	:Displays the measurement condition setup menu.

(7)Control keys

The Control Keys are for setting measurement conditions and other information. The functions assigned to the Control Keys change according to the operating mode.

Displays and Key Operations p.3-5

(8)Mode Switch

The Mode Switch selects the operating mode.

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.

(9)Threshold Selector Switch

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

(10)LOW indicator

The LOW indicator is lit when the condition “measured value < LOW threshold” is satisfied.

(11)PASS indicator

The PASS indicator is lit when the condition “LOW threshold ≤ measured value ≤ HIGH threshold” is satisfied.

(12)HIGH indicator

The HIGH indicator is lit when the condition “HIGH threshold < measured value” is satisfied.

(13)Sensor Head connector

This connector connects the Sensor Head.

(14)Coupler

This connector is used to connect two or more Sensor Controllers. It is located on both sides of the Sensor Controller.

(15)RS-232C connector

Connect the RS-232 cable when you are connecting the Sensor Controller to a personal computer that does not have a USB port.

(16)Voltage/Current switch

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

Before operating this switch, make sure that the Sensor Controller is turned OFF. Also, make sure that the load connected to “linear output wire (co-axial) – 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.2-9

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Part Names and Functions

(17)I/O Cable

The I/O cable connects the Sensor Controller 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.

■Sensor Head

(1)Laser emitter/

receiver section	(3) FAR indicator
	(4) NEAR indicator

(2)Connector

(1)Laser Emitter/Receiver Section

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

(2) Connector

To be connected to the Sensor Controller

(3)FAR indicator, (4) NEAR indicator

These indicators lit as follows according to the distance between the front of the Sensor

Head and workpiece.
Both NEAR and FAR indicators are lit	: Measuring center distance ±
	(measuring range x 10%)
NEAR indicator is lit	: Near side within measuring range
FAR indicator is lit	: Far side within measuring range
NEAR and FAR indicators are flashing	: Outside measuring range

These indicators also function as laser alarm indicators.

•At least either of these indicator lights or flashes 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 lit or flashes while the laser beam is being emitted.

•Both indicators go out when the laser beam is OFF.

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Section 2

INSTALLATION & CONNECTION

		About Installation and Connection	2-2
		Sensor Controller	2-3
		Attaching the ferrite core	2-3
		Installing the Sensor Controller	2-4
		About the I/O cable	2-7
		Sensor Head	2-11
		Attaching the ferrite core	2-11
		Installing the Sensor Head	2-12
		Connecting Sensor Heads	2-18
		SmartMonitor ZS	2-19
		Installing SmartMonitor ZS on a personal computer	2-19
		Starting up SmartMonitor ZS	2-23

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About Installation and Connection

About Installation and Connection

■ Checking the installation environment

Read “Precaution for Safe Use” at the beginning of this manual, and check the installation environment.

■ Checking the installation site

Read “Precaution for Correct Use” at the beginning of this manual, and check the installation site.

■ About the power supply

Before installing and connecting the Smart Sensor, be sure to turn it OFF.

Also read “Precaution for Safe Use” and “Precaution for Correct Use” at the beginning of this manual, and check the power supply and wiring.

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