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ZS-MDC. When using the ZS-MDC, be sure to observe the following: • The ZS-MDC 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.
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(3) Others • Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or modify the product. • Dispose of this product as industrial waste. Introduction Precautions for Safe Use ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
• Before connecting/disconnecting the Peripheral device, make sure that the Multi-Con- troller is turned OFF. The Multi-Controller may break down if the Peripheral device is connected or disconnected while the power is ON. • Use only combinations with Sensor Controllers specified in this manual. ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
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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 Multi-Controller. Precautions for Correct Use Wrong Introduction ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
Inputs do not undergo logical operation when “None” is set. Example: The operation “-B” is per- formed when “None” is set to input A, “3CH” is assigned to input B and A-B is selected. Supplementary Explanation Helpful information regarding operation and reference pages are introduced here using symbols. ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 3 Description Description...
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[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. Introduction Editor's Note ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
Error Messages and Countermeasures Q&A Glossary Specifications and External Dimensions Multi-Controller Panel Mount Adapters RS-232C Cable for Connecting to a Personal Computer Controller Link Unit Version Up Information Index Revision History ZS-MDC User’s Manual 4-10 4-12 4-14 4-17 5-10 5-11 5-12 5-13 5-16...
List of Setup Items p.3-9 (3) Completely Digitally Based Logic Operation Processing Logic operations are batch-executed digitally on controller information. Even in multi- point measurement applications, corruption-free measurement results can be output. ZS-MDC User’s Manual Sensor Controllers...
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(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. Section 1 Multi-Controller Features ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
Logic operations can be performed on measured values obtained from multiple Sensor Controllers to measure steps in stepped workpieces. ● Measurement of Average Workpiece Height Logic operations can be performed on measured values obtained from multiple Sensor Controllers to measure the average height of workpieces. ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
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Communications commands can be used to batch-acquire the measurement results of gang-mounted Sensor Controllers. About Digital Output p.3-17 You can also use the optional software “SmartMonitor Zero” to batch-display on the digital displays and batch-log measurement results. SmartMonitor Zero (sold separately) Section 1 Multi-Controller Applications ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
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The state of gang-mounted Sensor Controllers can be monitored. The operating state of each Sensor Controller can be batch-monitored. The waveforms of each Sensor Controller can be displayed simultaneously. ZS-MDC User’s Manual * The screen shown here may differ from the actual screen.
For details, refer to the User's Manual for the Sensor Controller. ZS-XCN This unit is for gang-mounting controllers. S82K-01524 (DC24V, 0.6 A) S82K-05024 (DC24V, 2.1 A) Prepare the required number of (1) and (2) power supplies above. Section 1 Basic Configuration p.2-5 ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
The Main Display shows measured values after operations have been performed. (5) Sub-display The sub-display shows thresholds and additional information during measurement. (6) LCD screen RUN mode TEACH mode FUN mode ZS-MDC User’s Manual (1) Laser indicator (2) Zero Reset indicator (3) ENABLE indicator (4) Main display (5) Sub-display...
The I/O cable connects the Sensor Controller to the power supply and external devices, such as timing sensors or programmable controllers. (17) USB port Connect the USB cable to the USB port to connect to a personal computer. Section 1 Part Names and Functions ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
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Section 1 Part Names and Functions MEMO ZS-MDC 1-10 User’s Manual...
Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION About Installation and Connection Multi-Controller Attaching the ferrite core Installing the Multi-Controller About the I/O cable 2-10 ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
Before installing and connecting the Multi-Controller, be sure to turn it OFF. Also read “Precautions for Safe Use” and “Precautions for Correct Use” at the begin- ning of this manual, and check the power supply and wiring. ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
The Multi-Controller may break down if the Multi-Controller is connected or disconnected while the power is ON. Attaching the ferrite core Attach the ferrite core (provided with the Multi-Controller) to the I/O cable of the Multi- Controller. Multi-Controller Ferrite core Section 2 ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
When performing operation from SmartMonitor Zero or an external device, select the controller to be set up by its channel No. The following shows how channel Nos. are assigned when Sensor Controllers are gang-mounted. Multi-Controller Sensor Controller ZS-MDC User’s Manual Sensor Controller Sensor Controller Sensor Controller...
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DIN track first may impair the mounting strength of the DIN track attachment. Section 2 Multi-Controller DIN track (sold sepa- rately) PFP-100N (1 m) PFP-50N (0.5 m) PFP-100N2 (1 m) End plate (sold separately) PFP-M Hook on connector Hook on I/O cable ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
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Controller Link Unit. Slide the Controller Link Unit and remove from the connector on the Multi- Controller. Install the cover on the coupler of the controller. ZS-MDC User’s Manual Controller Link Unit (sold separately) Indented...
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Pull the hook on the I/O cable end downwards. Lift up the Sensor Controller from the I/O cable end, and remove it from the DIN track. Section 2 Multi-Controller Hook on I/O cable ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
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Controller from the rear of the panel towards the front. Install the small Mount Adapters on the four holes on the Multi-Controller and Sensor Controller. Install the small Mount Adapters on all gang- mounted Controllers. ZS-MDC User’s Manual Multi-Controllers Sensor Panel Panel Mount Adapter...
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Attach two mounting fixtures each on all gang- mounted Multi-Controllers Controllers. Make sure that the Multi-Controller and Sensor Controllers are firmly fixed on the panel. Panel Mount Adapter Panel Mount Adapter Sensor Section 2 Multi-Controller Panel Mounting fixture ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
This is used to execute and clear a zero reset. This is used for switching banks. Specify the bank No. in combinations of A and B. Section 2 About the I/O cable ZS-MDC 2-11 User’s Manual...
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Section 2 About the I/O cable ■ I/O Circuit Diagrams ● NPN type (ZS-MDC11) Current voltage/ output selector switch 40 Ω ZS-MDC 2-12 User’s Manual Brown DC24V Load OUT0 Green OUT1 Black OUT2 Pink OUT3 Gray OUT4 Blue GND(0V) Yellow...
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OUT3 Load Gray OUT4 Load Load Blue GND(0V) Yellow Light blue Purple White Orange Co-axial (black) Linear output Current output: 300 Ω or less Load Voltage output: 10 kΩ or more Shielded Linear GND Section 2 ZS-MDC 2-13 User’s Manual...
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Section 2 About the I/O cable MEMO ZS-MDC 2-14 User’s Manual...
External I/O Set how measured values are to be output. Save Setup Data Save the data you have set. Sensor Controller User's Manual, Section 3 Setup ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 2 p.2-2 Installation & Connection p.3-14 Sensor Controller User's Manual, Section 3 Setup p.3-16...
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Setting Flow An error message has appeared When [Error] is Displayed on the p.5-3 Main Display Sensor Controller User's Manual, Section 3 Setup Sensor Controller User's Manual, Section 3 Setup Sensor Controller User's Manual, Section 3 Setup User’s Manual ZS-MDC...
Section 3 About Setup About Setup The ZS-MDC Series can be set up on the Multi-Controller or on the SmartMonitor Zero software utility. This manual describes setup on the Multi-Controller. For details on how to set up the ZS-L Series on SmartMonitor Zero, refer to Help contained on the SmartMonitor Zero CD-ROM.
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FUN Mode Directly sets the No. preceding the items displayed on the LCD screen. The function changes depending on the settings. • Scrolls pages in list menus. • Selects the digit of numerical values. Section 3 About Setup ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
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The “Complete!” message is displayed. Press the MENU key to return to the top menu. Pressing the ESC key returns to the previous menu. ZS-MDC User’s Manual FUN Mode Changes numerical values during numerical value input. Displays the top menu of the FUN mode.
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HELP Description Measured Value Display Not used Changes sub-display content. Section 3 About Setup Display Customize Menu Directly select functions. The function changes depend- ing on the settings. • Scrolls pages in list menus. • Selects digits. ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
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← LEFT key → RIGHT key ↑ UP key ↓ DOWN key MENU key SET key ESC key ZS-MDC User’s Manual Measured Value Display ↑ UP key: Executes trigger input. ↓ DOWN key: Executes reset input. Displays the display customize menu.
SCALING OFF, ON (AUTO, MAN) TYPE OFF, PEAK, BOTTOM, P-P, AVERAGE, SAMPLE TRIGGER EXT, SELF-UP, SELF-DN DELAY OFF, ON (T-DELAY, T-TIME) TYPE REAL REAL, HOLD OFFSET -999.99 to 999.999 Section 3 About Setup Option/Range Pages p.3-14 p.3-15 ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
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Section 3 About Setup I/O SET JUDGE ANALOG INPUT I/O SET BANK SYSTEM (RS-232C) ZS-MDC 3-10 User’s Manual Settings Default Value NO-MEAS CLAMP 20 µm TIMER FOCUS ADJUST TASK TASK1 ANALOG TASK1 DIGITAL CHANGE BANK1 CLEAR SAVE INIT CYCLE INFO...
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TRIGGER EXT, SELF-UP, SELF-DN DELAY OFF, ON (T-DELAY, T-TIME) TYPE REAL REAL, HOLD OFFSET -999.99 to 999.999 (same as when TASK1 is selected) (same as when TASK1 is selected) Section 3 About Setup Page Option/Range p.3-15 ZS-MDC 3-11 User’s Manual...
To call the display customize menu, press the MENU key in the RUN mode. RUN mode DIGITAL ■ TEACH Mode This is the mode for setting the threshold values TEACH Mode ZS-MDC 3-12 User’s Manual Settings Default Value 0 to 5...
TASK1 is selected, only items specific to that task can be set.Items common to all tasks are as fol- lows: • SEL CH • NO-MEAS • JUDGE • ANALOG • IN • I/O SET BANK and SYSTEM can also be changed whichever task is selected. Section 3 Selecting Tasks Description ZS-MDC User’s Manual 3-13...
INPUT E (input E) INPUT F (input F) INPUT G (input G) INPUT H (input H) INPUT I (input I) ZS-MDC 3-14 User’s Manual Description Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input A. Range: None, 1CH onwards (largest CH of gang-mounted Sensor Controllers) (default: 1CH.
During thickness input, the mode changes to the measurement mode, and the current thickness value is displayed on the main dis- play. For this reason, during thickness input enter in a measurement ready state. Section 3 ZS-MDC 3-15 User’s Manual...
BANK4 • Bank switching is begun 0.5 seconds after the input state changes. • At most it takes about 10 seconds to switch banks. • During bank switching the BUSY output becomes ON. ZS-MDC 3-16 User’s Manual Description Select to task for enabling the external signal lead. Note, however, that reset input and bank inputs affects tasks at all times.
For details on commands, refer to the “Communication Command Reference” (provided separately). When multi-channel waveforms are plotted or logging is performed on SmartMon- itor Zero, the details set on SmartMonitor Zero are automatically reflected in this setting. Section 3 Setting I/O Assignments Description Description Description ZS-MDC User’s Manual 3-17...
Measuring the Thickness of Multiple Points (sandwiched thickness)4-2 Measuring the Relative Difference between Steps Measuring the Reference Difference between Steps Measuring Flatness Measuring the Average Height Measuring the Twist of a Workpiece Measuring the Warp of a Workpiece 4-10 4-12 4-14 4-17 ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
A to F to be used for the expression. INPUT A:1CH INPUT B:2CH INPUT C:3CH INPUT D:4CH INPUT E:5CH INPUT F:6CH ZS-MDC User’s Manual Input C Input E Thickness Input A Input B Input C Input D Input E Input F Input D...
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TASK3 TASK4 INPUT X INPUT Y THICK Input A Input B THICK 0 1 0 . 0 0 0 SETOK THICK 0 1 0 . 0 0 0 Complete! Input C Input E Input D Input F ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
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• To linear-output the operation result [I/O SET]-[I/O SET]-[ANALOG] Select [TASK4] so that the thickness differ- ence can be linear-output. The calculation results of each CH can be batch-acquired if you use the communication command. ZS-MDC User’s Manual TASK1 TASK2 TASK3...
Input B Input C Step difference Input A Input B Input C The operation and/or measurement results are output as judgement output or linear output. Section 4 INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C TASK1 TASK2 TASK3 TASK4 ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
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To output judgment on the difference between point B and point C: Set TASK2 to I/O SET To output judgment on the difference between point C and point A: Set TASK3 to I/O SET ZS-MDC User’s Manual INPUT X INPUT Y...
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C and point A: Set TASK3 to I/O SET The calculation results of each CH can be batch-acquired if you use the communication command. Measuring the Relative Difference between Steps TASK1 TASK3 Section 4 TASK2 TASK4 ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
Assign the CH No. of the controller to inputs A to C to be used for the expression. INPUT A:1CH INPUT B:2CH INPUT C:3CH Press MENU key - ESC key. Select [TASK1]. ZS-MDC User’s Manual Input A Input B Input C Reference difference...
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The calculation results of each CH can be batch-acquired if you use the communication command. Section 4 INPUT X INPUT Y Input A Input B Input C Input A Input B Input C TASK1 TASK2 TASK3 TASK4 TASK1 TASK2 TASK3 TASK4 ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
INPUT C: 3CH INPUT D: 4CH INPUT E : 5CH INPUT F : 6CH INPUT G: 7CH INPUT H: 8CH INPUT I : 9CH ZS-MDC 4-10 User’s Manual Input C Input I Input A Input B Input C CH0 CH1 CH2 The operation and/or measurement results are output as judgement output or linear output.
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The calculation results of each CH can be batch-acquired if you use the communication command. Section 4 Measuring Flatness TASK1 TASK2 TASK3 TASK4 INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C TASK1 TASK2 TASK3 TASK4 TASK1 TASK2 TASK3 TASK4 ZS-MDC User’s Manual 4-11...
Assign the CH No. of the controller to inputs A to C to be used for the expression. INPUT A:1CH INPUT B:2CH INPUT C:3CH Press MENU key - ESC key. Select [TASK1]. ZS-MDC 4-12 User’s Manual Input A Input B Input C Input A Input B Input C...
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The calculation results of each CH can be batch-acquired if you use the communication command. Section 4 Measuring the Average Height INPUT A 2INPUT B 3INPUT C TASK1 TASK2 TASK3 TASK4 TASK1 TASK2 TASK3 TASK4 ZS-MDC User’s Manual 4-13...
FUN Mode-[SENSING]-[SEL CH] Assign the CH No. of the controller to inputs A to C to be used for the expression. INPUT A:1CH INPUT B:2CH INPUT C:3CH ZS-MDC 4-14 User’s Manual Input A Input D Input C Input A Input B Input C...
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Measuring the Twist of a Workpiece TASK1 TASK2 TASK3 TASK4 INPUT X INPUT Y Input A Input B Input C Input A Input B Input C Input A Input B Input C ZS-MDC User’s Manual Input D Input D Input D 4-15...
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• To linear-output the operation result [I/O SET]-[I/O SET]-[ANALOG] Select [TASK3] so that the twist value can be linear-output. The calculation results of each CH can be batch-acquired if you use the communication command. ZS-MDC 4-16 User’s Manual TASK1 TASK2...
A to C to be used for the expression. INPUT A:1CH INPUT B:2CH INPUT C:3CH Measuring the Warp of a Workpiece Input B Input C Input A Input B Input C CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3 INPUT A INPUT C Section 4 INPUT B ZS-MDC 4-17 User’s Manual...
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INPUT X: INPUT A INPUT Y: INPUT C Following the same procedure as 2 to 3, set up TASK2. INPUT K:0 INPUT m:1 INPUT n:-0.5 INPUT X: INPUT B INPUT Y:TASK1 ZS-MDC 4-18 User’s Manual TASK1 TASK2 TASK3 TASK4 INPUT A INPUT B...
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Select [TASK2] so that the warp value can be linear-output. The calculation results of each CH can be batch-acquired if you use the communication command. Section 4 Measuring the Warp of a Workpiece TASK1 TASK2 TASK3 TASK4 TASK1 TASK2 TASK3 TASK4 ZS-MDC User’s Manual 4-19...
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Section 5 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Error Messages and Countermeasures Q&A Glossary Specifications and External Dimensions Version Up Information INDEX Revision History 5-12 5-13 5-16 ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
The main display remains on [-----]. The measured values fluctuate and are not stable depending on day and time. ZS-MDC User’s Manual Probable cause and possible countermeasure • Are all cables connected correctly? • Is the signal line disconnected? • Are reset inputs short-circuited? •...
• The sensor is standing by • When hold is set, start sam- for measurement. pling and apply the hold • No channels are assigned value. to inputs. (Assignments • Assign the channels. are set to “NONE”.) Section 5 Countermeasure Countermeasure Countermeasure ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
When scaling is executed, an error appears and settings cannot be made. When focusing is executed, an error appears and settings cannot be made. ZS-MDC User’s Manual Answer Scaling cannot be set for one of the following reasons: • Scaling has been attempted when the measured value is outside the measuring range.
SmartMonitor Zero This is software that runs on a personal computer. This software enables communication with ZS-MDC, sets the measurement conditions of the Multi-Controller and gang-mounted Sensor Controllers, saves setting data, and dis- plays measurement results as a graph.
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10 to 150 Hz, 0.7-mm double amplitude, 80 min each in X, Y, and Z directions Section 5 ZS-MDC41 PNPtype PNPopen-collector 50 mA max. residual voltage;1.2V max. ON: Supply voltage short-cir- cuited or within supply volt- age -1.5 V OFF: Open (leakage current: 0.1 mA max.) ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
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Specifications and External Dimensions Item Shock resistance (destructive) Ambient temperature Ambient humidity Materials Weight ZS-MDC User’s Manual ZS-MDC11 300 m/s 3 times each in six directions (up/down, left/right, forward/ backward) Operating: 0 to 50°C Storage: -15 to +60°C (with no icing or condensation)
Note 1: Dimensions are shown for a panel thickness of 2.0 mm. ZS-XPM1 (for 1st unit) ZS-XPM2 (for 2nd unit onwards) 3 times each in six directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward) Section 5 (Unit: mm) DIN track Note 1) ZS-MDC User’s Manual...
10 to 150 Hz, 0.7 mm double amplitude, 80 min each in X, Y, and Z directions Shock resistance 300 m/s Materials Polycarbonate (PC), etc. Weight Approx. 10g Specifications and External Dimensions ZS-XCN 3 times each in six directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward) Section 5 (Unit: mm) 4.60 ZS-MDC 5-11 User’s Manual...
RS-232C “delimiter”, and “CompoWay/F”, “Non-procedural” and “Node” were added to the communication specifications. The Data Storage unit (ZS-DSU) was supported. SmartMonitor Zero was supported. ZS-MDC 5-12 User’s Manual Description of Change *Refer to the User’s Manual for the Sensor Controller.
A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number at the bottom of the front and back covers of this manual. Cat. No. Revision code Date October 2004 ZS-MDC 5-16 User’s Manual Z209-E1-01 Revision code Original production...
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