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Omron Z500 Operation Manual

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Profile Measuring System
Z500
Cat. No. Z159-E1-2
Printed in Japan
0103-0.5C
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  • Page 1 Profile Measuring System Z500 Operation Manual Authorized Distributor: Manual Cat. No. Z159-E1-2 Cat. No. Z159-E1-2 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in Japan 0103-0.5C...
  • Page 2 About this Manual Please read the following manuals carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to install or operate the Z500. Manual 1: Setup Manual Installation Multi-Dimensional Controller Multi-Dimensional Controller Z500 This manual describes the hardware for the Z500...
  • Page 3 Multi-Dimensional Controller Z500 Z500-MC10E/MC15E Operation Manual INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 Features SECTION 2 Basic Operations SECTION 3 Menus for Conversational Menu SECTION 4 Menus for Expert Menu SECTION 5 Other Functions SECTION 6 System Settings SECTION 7 I/O Format SECTION 8...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Special or Critical Applications When the Z500 will be used in one of the conditions or applications listed below, allow extra safety mar- gins in ratings and functions, add extra safety feature such as fail-safe systems, and consult your OMRON representative.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Features ....................9 1-1 Features of the Z500....................10 1-2 Operational Flow....................14 SECTION 2 Basic Operations................19 2-1 Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images............20 2-2 Menu Operations ....................23 2-2-1 Input Device ....................23 2-2-2 Screen Displays..................24 2-2-3 Menu Tree ....................25 2-2-4 Inputting Values ..................27 2-2-5 Adjustment Menu ..................28...
  • Page 6 5 Measurement Conditions ................88 Step 6 Output Settings ..................100 Step 7 Performing Measurement................107 Step 4-2 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500..............108 SECTION 5 Other Functions ................109 5-1 Executing Force-zero ..................110 5-2 Entering Display Mode ..................112 5-3 Changing the Screen Display ................113 5-4 Changing Scenes ....................125...

  • Page 7: Precaution On Safety

    INTRODUCTION Precaution on Safety OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual. The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual. Always heed the information provided with them.

  • Page 8: Menus

    P.90 Initialize P.151 Details P.96 Version P.152 Save P.37 Output P.100 Analog P.100 Terminals P.103 RS-232C P.105 *2:The hierarchy under Display P.112 *2 Display Mode varies depending on the type of screen being displayed. Adjustment Menu p.28 Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 9 P.136 Display P.112 System P.144 Comm P.145 *2:The hierarchy under Display Mode varies depending on the type of screen Environment P.146 being displayed. Download P.148 Adjustment Menu p.28 Slant correct P.149 Initialize P.151 Save P.37 Version P.152 Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 10: Editor's Note

    System/Backup means the Menu is hierarchical. OMRON Product References All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The world "Unit" is also capitalized when it refers to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product. Z500...

  • Page 11: Features

    Z500 Operation Manual SECTION 1 Features SECTION 1 explains the features of the Z500 and the flow of operation using the Conversational and Expert Menus. 1-1 Features of the Z500 1-2 Operational Flow...

  • Page 12: Features Of The Z500

    Peak/bottom Define 1-1-2 Simple Setup Using Menus The Z500 has 2 types of menu. Set the measurement contents according to the menus displayed on the monitor screen. Menus for Conversational Menu Settings can be made easily by entering information as requested - just as though you are having a conversation with the Z500.
  • Page 13 SECTION 1 Features 1-1-4 Monitoring While Viewing the Measurement Status The Z500 has 4 types of monitor. Monitoring suited to the application is possible at every stage from installation and measurement settings to operation and maintenance. REFERENCE Refer to page 29.
  • Page 14 REFERENCE Refer to page 70. Z500 1-1-6 A Wide Variety of Useful Functions Any Type of Workpiece can be Measured by Using the Image Adjustment Function Higher measurement accuracy can be assured by using the sensitivity adjustment function, even if the workpieces to be measured have different brightness.
  • Page 15 Refer to page 90. Smooth Setup Changes Scenes can be used to change between up to 16 types of measurement setups. Simply change the scene to change to a different measurement setup. REFERENCE Refer to page 125. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 16: Operational Flow

    Displaying Images on the Monitor Screen Types and Display Methods Refer to page 20, 2-1 Refer to page 29. Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images. Refer to this section to learn about the basic operational flow from setting measurement conditions to executing measurements.
  • Page 17 Conditions Refer to page 146, 6-3 Environment Settings. Saving Detection Conditions Refer to page 52, 3-2 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500. Initializing the Z500 Refer to page 151. Backing up Data Refer to page 136, 5-8 Backing Up Data to a Computer (Backup).
  • Page 18 Displaying Images on the Monitor Screen Types and Display Methods Refer to page 20, 2-1 Refer to page 29. Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images. Refer to this section to learn about the basic operational flow from setting measurement conditions to executing measurements.
  • Page 19 Conditions Refer to page 146, 6-3 Environment Settings. Saving Detection Conditions Refer to page 108, 4-2 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500. Initializing the Z500 Refer to page 151. Backing up Data Refer to page 136, 5-8 Backing Up Data to a Computer (Backup).
  • Page 20 SECTION 1 Features MEMO Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 21: Basic Operations

    Z500 Operation Manual SECTION 2 Basic Operations SECTION 2 shows basic menu operations of the Z500. 2-1 Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images 2-2 Menu Operations 2-2-1 Input Device 2-2-2 Screen Displays 2-2-3 Menu Tree 2-2-4 Inputting Values 2-2-5 Adjustment Menu...

  • Page 22: Starting The Z500 And Displaying Images

    Basic Operations 2-1 Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images This section describes how to start the Z500 and how to display images on the monitor. Place the workpiece and adjust the Sensor position while monitoring the displayed image. Starting the Z500 Be sure that the basic Z500 components have been connected correctly.
  • Page 23 Position the workpiece to be measured and adjust the displayed image in the measurement range. The measurement range varies depending on the Sensor models connected. REFERENCE Refer to page 26 in the Setup Manual. Example: Z500-SW17 +20mm Sensor 100mm Measurement range...
  • Page 24 If the lines representing level differences have swollen elliptically, the light density is CHECK excessive. If the lines are too thin to see, the light density is insufficient. In either case, adjust the sensitivity. REFERENCE Refer to page 59 for information on how to adjust sensitivity. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 25: Menu Operations

    Use the Down Key to decrease a value by 1. Right Keys Hold down the Up or Down Key to quickly increase or decrease a value. The Left and Right Keys are used to move the cursor left or right. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 26: Screen Displays

    SECTION 2 Basic Operations 2-2-2 Screen Displays The Z500 is operated by selecting functions displayed on the screen. Familiarize yourself with each function before operating the Z500. Mode (See the table below) Scene Number The current operating mode is displayed.

  • Page 27: Menu Tree

    SECTION 2 Basic Operations 2-2-3 Menu Tree Z500 menus are hierarchical. The cursor is moved to the required functions to set measurement conditions. Use the following procedures to move around the menu tree. Scn 0 Move the cursor to the item to be moved.
  • Page 28 None Parity Stop bits 9600bps 1bit 19200bps Delimiter Flow 38400bps None Press the ENT Key. The selections will be registered. Scn 0 System 38400bps Baud rate 8bit Data Length None Parity 1bit Stop bits Delimiter None Flow Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 29: Inputting Values

    Clamp Profile None Peak/btm width 5pixel Press the ENT Key. The values will be set. Scn 0 judgement width 0.02000] Edge width 0.00000] Smoothing None Noise 2pixel Level 50.0% Error data Clamp Profile None Peak/btm width 5pixel Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 30: Adjustment Menu

    Down Key Conditions P.88 Left Key Output P.100 Right Key Meas set P.70 Escape Key None The adjustment menu can be performed from the Image Monitor, the Digital Monitor, the CHECK Profile Monitor, or the Trend Monitor. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 31: Screen Types And Display Methods

    Basic Operations 2-3 Screen Types and Display Methods There are 4 Monitors to display images on the Z500; Image Monitor, Digital Monitor, Trend Monitor, and Profile Monitor. These monitors are useful to check measurement information as required from various viewpoints. Use the SHIFT + Right Keys or SHIFT + Left Keys on the console to change the Monitors.

  • Page 32: Image Monitor

    Basic Operations 2-3-1 Image Monitor This is the main monitor of the Z500. The first time the power supply is turned ON after delivery, this screen is displayed. Mostly used to check the measurement status, sensitivity information, and measurement results.
  • Page 33 It is possible to know at a glance whether or not, for example, the light density is insufficient, or is at the saturation level. The line brightness graph for the specified range can be enlarged. CHECK REFERENCE Refer to page 113. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 34 RESET: No-measurement state LD-OFF: LD-OFF input Output number The output number for the currently displayed measurement result is displayed. Offset can be set for Force-zero. CHECK REFERENCE Refer to page 84. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 35: Profile Monitor

    TRIG Key can be used for switching from waveform display to waveform display stop and vise versa. The trigger function enables shaded 3-D image to be displayed at specified timing. Line beam Movement orientation Display range and display time can be changed. CHECK REFERENCE Refer to page 121. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 36 If the setting is changed, the display also changes. Use these values as reference when displaying the waveform. 1div x: 1.000 1div y:+10.000 The cursor position can be changed. CHECK REFERENCE Refer to page 121. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 37: Digital Monitor

    The measurement items can also be displayed instead of the judgment values. CHECK REFERENCE Refer to page 117. 9.96ms Scn 0 Measurement items 0 +0002.65432mm Step: 2 pts PASS 1 +0004.65432mm Width PASS 2 +0000.00000mm Define ERROR 3 -----------mm :Display S+ENT:Adjust Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 38: Trend Monitor

    Display range and display time can be changed. (Only the display range can be changed CHECK for each output number.) REFERENCE Refer to page 118. Characteristic quantities (such as average value and peak value being held) at specified CHECK timing can be output. REFERENCE Refer to page 84. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 39: Saving Settings And Exiting The Z500

    Do not turn OFF the power or input a RESET signal while a message is being displayed in NOTICE any save or load operation. Data in memory will be destroyed, and the Z500 may not operate correctly the next time it is started.
  • Page 40 SECTION 2 Basic Operations MEMO Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 41: Menus For Conversational Menu

    3-1 Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Conversational Menus 1 Starting Conversational Menus Step 2 Setting Basic Measurement Conditions Step 3 Setting Measurement Contents Step 4 Setting Measurement Conditions Step 5 Setting Output Contents Step 6 Starting Measurements Step 3-2 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500...

  • Page 42: Setting Measurement Conditions Using The Conversational Menus

    Use the Up and Down Keys to move the System cursor and select Set. Save Perform settings in The Z500 will enter Set Mode. the following order. STEP 1:Measurement method STEP 2:Measurement region Select Next to start making the settings.

  • Page 43: Step 2 Setting Basic Measurement Conditions

    Measures the whole measurement range of the connected Wide* sensor. Enlarges and measures a part of the measurement range of the connected sensor. Zoom Select this function to assure higher position measurement accuracy. The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting. Z500 Operation Manual6...
  • Page 44 SECTION 3 Menus for Conversational Menu Measurement range Example: Z500-SW17 Wide Zoom +20mm +20mm -20mm -20mm 14.5mm 4.8mm This range is enlarged ( 7.25mm) 5.7mm three times and displayed 17.3mm 6.7mm on the monitor screen. ( 8.65mm) 20.1mm ( 10.05mm) The measurement range varies depending on the Sensor models connected.
  • Page 45 Setting the Measurement Region Specify the region to be measured. The Z500 adjusts sensitivity and performs measurements in a region that has been previously set. Though the whole image can be used for the measurement region, measurement accuracy can be raised by specifying a restricted measurement region.
  • Page 46 Multi However, sampling time will be longer. Position a reference workpiece and execute Multi. The Z500 will set automatically the upper and lower limits of sensitivity on the basis of the brightness of the reference workpiece. The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting.
  • Page 47 OUT0 to OUT7 in the measurement settings. Select Execute when the basic settings Settings can be accessed have completed. from the Adjustment Menu. Select Settings when continuing the Execute Cancel Settings measurement contents settings. Go to Step Z500 Operation Manual6...
  • Page 48 Sen1 [ .] The level displayed first is the level DARK PEAK selected by the Z500 for the workpiece Sen0's sensitivity method: Select Fixed or Multi if being measured. Adjust the level while measurement unstable with Auto. monitoring the line brightness graph and ENT:Set ESC:Back the received level on the monitor.
  • Page 49 OUT0 to OUT7 in the measurement settings. Select Execute when the basic settings Settings can be accessed have completed. from the Adjustment Menu. Select Settings when continuing the Execute Cancel Settings measurement contents settings. Go to Step Z500 Operation Manual6...

  • Page 50: Step 3 Setting Measurement Contents

    Setting Measurement Contents Step The Z500 provides eight measurement items. Up to eight measurement items can be set for each scene. Select the measurement item according to application. This section gives an outline only. Refer to SECTION 4 (page 70) for details on measurement contents.

  • Page 51: Step 4 Setting Measurement Conditions

    Setting can be performed only through the adjustment menu. REFERENCE Refer to page 28, Adjustment Menu. This section gives an outline only. Refer to SECTION 4 (page 88) for details on measurement conditions. REFERENCE Refer to page 88. Z500 Operation Manual6...

  • Page 52: Step 5 Setting Output Contents

    Setting Output Contents Step The Z500 can transmit data to an external device in three formats; analog, terminal, and RS-232C. The operation procedures for setting the output contents to the external device will be described in SECTION 4. Setting can be performed only through the adjustment menu.

  • Page 53: Step 6 Starting Measurements

    Refer to page 28. Change the Monitors using the SHIFT + Right Keys or SHIFT + Left Keys if CHECK necessary. REFERENCE Refer to page 29. For measurements through the execution of Force-zero CHECK REFERENCE Refer to page 110. Z500 Operation Manual6...

  • Page 54: Saving Settings And Exiting The Z500

    Refer to SECTION 2 (page 37) for details on saving settings. REFERENCE Refer to page 37. Flash memory data is loaded each time the Z500 is started up. Therefore, when NOTICE setting have been changed, be sure to save to flash memory before turning the power OFF.

  • Page 55: Menus For Expert Menu

    1 Starting Up Expert Menu and Entering Set Mode Step 2 Adjusting Images Step 3 Position Compensation Step 4 Measurement Settings Step 5 Measurement Conditions Step 6 Output Settings Step 7 Performing Measurement Step 4-2 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500...

  • Page 56: Setting Measurement Conditions Using The Expert Menus

    The screen for setting environment will be displayed. Scn 0 System Conversatn Settings Move the cursor to Conversatn and Mirror Sensor press the ENT Key. Console Scene Image Monitor Scn 0 1st scene 5 digits Dec. pts Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 57 Press the ESC Key. The screen in (2.) will return. Scn 0 System Select Set. Tools System Save The selections available with the Expert Menu's Set Mode will be Scn 0 displayed. Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 58: Step 2 Adjusting Images

    Select this function to assure higher position measurement accuracy. The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting. When the measurement method is changed, all settings for scene data wil be cleared. CHECK Measurement Range Example: Z500-SW17 Wide Zoom +20mm +20mm -20mm -20mm 14.5mm...
  • Page 59 Select the Sensor number. Go to (2.). Select the measurement method while monitoring the image to be adjusted. Press the ENT Key. The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 60 Setting Measurement Region Specify the region to be measured. The Z500 adjusts sensitivity and performs measurements in a region that has been previously set. Though the whole image can be used for the measurement region, measurement accuracy can be raised by specifying a restricted measurement region.
  • Page 61 Select when it is difficult to assure accurate measurement in Auto due to a widely distributed brightness of the workpiece surfaces. However, sampling time will be longer. Position a reference workpiece and execute Multi. The Z500 will set automatically the upper and lower limits of sensitivity on the basis of the Multi brightness of the reference workpiece.
  • Page 62 Scn 0 Image Meas method Compensatn Region Meas set Sensitivity Conditions Details Output The selections for sensitivity adjustment will be displayed. Auto Fixed Multi Select Auto. The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 63 PEAK Sen1 The level displayed first is the level [ .] PEAK selected by the Z500 for the work- DARK piece being measured. Adjust the level while monitoring the line bright- ness graph and the received level on the monitor.
  • Page 64 The sensitivity multiple setting screen will be displayed. Line beam image Scn 0 Check whether or not the workpiece is positioned inside the measurement range and press the ENT Key. The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 65 The setting screen for sensitivity details will be displayed. Scn 0 Make the settings for each item. Frnt Surface Upper [31] [ 1] Select End. Lower Gradations [170] The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 66: Step 3 Position Compensation

    By making position displacement compensation settings ... For measurement, compensate the height based on the displacement of the reference position. Measurement point Scn 0 9.96ms NEAR BRIGHT Sen0 [ 15] [ 170] PEAK Sen1 [ .] DARK PEAK Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 67 Define the average profile position within a specified region as the Average measurement point. Define the peak profile position within a specified region as the Peak measurement point. Define the bottom profile position within a specified region as the Bottom measurement point. Peak Bottom Region Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 68 The screen for setting the reference height will be displayed. Cursor Specify the starting line of the reference height region. Use the Up and Down Keys to move the cursor. (Use these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly.) Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 69 The setting screen for reference position will be displayed. Specify the edge level to be used for the reference position. Use the Left and Right Keys to move the cursor. (Use these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly.) Cursor Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 70 Select the measurement point while Edge level monitoring the image. A confirmation message will be displayed. Reference will be registered. Select Execute. Execute Cancel Back The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 71 Meas set Reference Conditions Output The selection for compensation method will be displayed. None Height Position Height&Pos Select the compensation method. In this example, select Height&Pos. The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 72: Step 4 Measurement Settings

    3rd region. Measures the specified edge position. Edge position Refer to page 74. REFERENCE *Height is set in OUT0 as the default setting. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 73 Set the back side of the workpiece for the measurement point. Back This procedure is effective when glass sheets and other transparent workpieces are measured. Peak and Bottom Back Peak Bottom Region Surface Back Workpiece Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 74 Refer to page 87. The selection for measurement item will be displayed. Measrmnt item Height Step: 2 pts Select the measurement item. Step: 3 pts Edge position In this example, select Step: 2 pts. Width Edge center Peak/bottom Define Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 75 Measrmnt items will be set. A confirmation message will be displayed. Execute Cancel Back Select Execute. The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 76 In this example, select OUT2. OUT4: OUT5: Height is set in OUT0 as the default CHECK OUT6: OUT7: setting. To set an item other than Height in OUT0, delete the existing measure- ment item. REFERENCE Refer to page 87. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 77 A confirmation message will be displayed. Measrmnt items will be set. Select Execute. Execute Cancel Back The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 78 Gives the largest value of arguments. MAX (Argument 1, Argument 2, Argument 3,…) Gives the smallest value of arguments. MIN (Argument 1, Argument 2, Argument 3,…) Calculates the average value of arguments. AVE (Argument 1, Argu- ment 2, Argument 3,…) Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 79 Select Set when the equation has been OUT3 OUT4 Cons set. A confirmation message will be displayed. Measrmnt items will be set. Select Execute. Execute Cancel Back The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 80 Calibrate to 10 mm. Displacement of workpiece 10mm Measurement of point 2 Measurement of point 1 Input the height Input the height of point 2. of point 1. 10mm Measure with the Measure without workpiece in position. the workpiece. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 81 Make the necessary adjustments when setting a different item. Move the cursor to Height and press the Scn 0 ENT Key. OUT0:Height OUT1:Step: 2 pts OUT2:Edge position OUT3:Define OUT4: OUT5: OUT6: OUT7: The selections will be displayed. Scn 0 Change Select Calibrate. Calibrate Output Delete Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 82 00005.00000 Set the value to 5.00000 and press the ENT Key. A confirmation message will be displayed. System will be calibrated. Execute Cancel Select Execute. The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 83 Move the cursor to Step: 2 pts and Scn 0 press the ENT Key. OUT0:Height OUT1:Step: 2 pts OUT2:Edge position OUT3:Define OUT4: OUT5: OUT6: OUT7: The selections will be displayed. Scn 0 Change Select Calibrate. Calibrate Output Delete Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 84 00005.00000 Set the value to 5.00000 and press the ENT Key. A confirmation message will be displayed. System will be calibrated. Execute Cancel Select Execute. The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 85 Select Calibrate. Calibrate Output Delete A confirmation message will be displayed. System will be calibrated. Clear settings now if required. Select Clear. Execute Cancel Clear The setting will be cleared and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 86 A fixed value (the offset) is added to or for incline in the Sensor characteristics. subtracted from measurement values. Measurement value Measurement value (mm) (mm) Displacement Displacement of workpiece of workpiece When calibration is executed, the span and the offset will be automatically set. CHECK Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 87 The setting screen for output conditions will be displayed. Scn 0 Upper 10.00000] Set the necessary items. [ -10.00000] Lower Hold None Select End. 0.00000] Zero Span [1.00000] 0.00000] Offset Unit The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 88 OUT5: OUT6: OUT7: The selections will be displayed. Scn 0 Change Calibrate Select Change. Output Delete The setting screen for measurement range will be displayed. The remaining procedures are the same as those for measurement item setting. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 89 Change Calibrate Select Delete. Output Delete A confirmation message will be displayed. Delete OUT0 settings. Execute Cancel Select Execute. The measurement items for the selected output number are cleared off and the screen in (1.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 90: Step 5 Measurement Conditions

    • The Relationship between the Measurement Response Time and the Resolution Measurement Averaging Resolution response time number Short Long High The setting can be performed through the adjustment menu. CHECK REFERENCE Refer to page 28. Select Conditions. Scn 0 Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 91 Trigger Details Select # to avg. The setting screen for averaging number will be displayed. Scn 0 Select averaging number. # to avg Select End. The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 92 Measurement Down value waveform value goes below the Trigger level trigger level. The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting. Use Output to select the characteristic quantity that holds the measured values. CHECK REFERENCE Refer to page 84. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 93 Zero's OFF OUT 0 The instant the waveform representing +0005.18800 PASS the workpiece is displayed, press the :Display S+ENT:Adjust TRIG Key. The waveform display is fixed. The symbol changes. Scn 0 1div x: 1.000 [s] y:+10.0000 [mm] Thru Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 94 Free External Self Set each item. Trigger :OUT0 Direction In this example, select Trigger to OUT0 Cancel Execute and Direction to Up. Select Execute. The trigger setting screen will be displayed. The waveform set in is displayed. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 95 249.00 ms quickly. Time for cursor position The time for cursor position (time after CHECK the trigger is turned ON) is displayed on the lower part of the screen. Refer this time for setting the measurement starting position. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 96 Time for cursor position A confirmation message will be displayed. The settings will be changed. Select Execute. Execute Cancel Back The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 97 Trig Trigger-ON position Trigger-OFF position • When the measurement start and end positions have to be adjusted Return to the procedure in , with the waveform kept displayed, and adjust the positions. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 98 Make the settings for each item. Scn 0 judgement width 0.01000] Select End. Edge width 0.00000] Smoothing None Noise 2pixel Level 50.0% Error data Clamp Profile Intrpolate Peak/btm width 1pixel The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 99 The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting. Noise removal (Noise) Other than images with a setting pixel will be regarded as noise and excluded from measurement. Selection 0pixel, 1pixel, 2pixel, 3pixel, 4pixel*, 5pixel, 6pixel, 7pixel, The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 100 Error data (Error data) In cases where the light density is temporarily excessive or insufficient (i.e., measurement is not possible) due to defects or holes in the workpiece, it is possible to set the Z500 to hold the previous data. Selection Description Clamp* An error is displayed and is output.
  • Page 101 The region can be specified in pixel units. Setting a larger value will stabilize the measurement value. 1pixel*, 5pixel, 9pixel, 13pixel, 17pixel, Selection Peak point 21pixel, 25pixel, 29pixel, The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 102: Step 6 Output Settings

    Output Settings Step The Z500 can transmit data to an external device in three formats; analog, terminal, and RS-232C. In the example provided below, the procedure for setting the output contents to the external device is explained. The output data and their transmission methods are as follows:...
  • Page 103 The output covers one-quarter of the measurement 1/4F.S. range. The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting. Note: The range of profile varies depending on the Sensor connected. Example: Z500-SW17 Selection Output range F.S. -20mm to +20mm 1/2F.S. -10mm to +10mm 1/4F.S.
  • Page 104 The setting screen for output contents will be displayed. Scn 0 Make the settings for each item. Output OUT0 -20.00000] 4 mA ( -5 V) Select End. 20 mA(+5 V) 20.00000] F.S. Profile The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 105 If the Trigger is not set, the GATE signal will always stay OFF regardless of the settings of the GATE ON delay and GATE ON time. For details on I/O Format, refer to page 154. CHECK The setting can be performed through the adjustment menu. CHECK REFERENCE Refer to page 28. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 106 Scn 0 Make the settings for each item. Format judge output A 9.96 0]ms OFF delay Select End. GATE ON delay 1.0]ms 5.0]ms GATE ON time The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 107 RS-232C Output Measurement values, measurement results, and profile data can be output via the RS-232C. Setting items vary depending on the outputting data. The same communications settings must be used on both the Z500 and the external device. REFERENCE Refer to page 145.
  • Page 108 The setting screen for output contents will be displayed. Scn 0 Make the settings for each item. Format Command Measurement Data Select End. Output # OUT0 Sensor 0 Sensor # The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 109: Step 7 Performing Measurement

    Refer to page 28. Change the Monitors using the SHIFT + Right Keys or SHIFT + Left Keys if necessary. CHECK REFERENCE Refer to page 29. For measurements through the execution of Force-zero CHECK REFERENCE Refer to page 110. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 110: Saving Settings And Exiting The Z500

    Refer to SECTION 2 (page 37) for details on saving settings. REFERENCE Refer to page 37. Flash memory data is loaded each time the Z500 is started up. Therefore, when setting NOTICE have been changed, be sure to save to flash memory before turning the power OFF. If the power is turned OFF without saving, all of the setting changes will be lost.

  • Page 111: Other Functions

    Z500 Operation Manual SECTION 5 Other Functions SECTION 5 describes additional functions such as changing scenes or backing up data. 5-1 Executing Force-zero 5-2 Entering View Mode 5-3 Changing the Screen Display 5-4 Changing Scenes 5-5 Entering Tools Mode 5-6 Testing Measurement Performance (Test)

  • Page 112: Executing Force-Zero

    Measurement continues during the Force-zero execution. CHECK Move the cursor to Zero's OFF and Scn 0 9.96ms press the ENT Key. NEAR BRIGHT Sen0 [ 15] [ 170] PEAK Sen1 [ .] DARK PEAK Zero's OFF OUT 0 +0005.18800 PASS :Display S+ENT:Adjust Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 113 A confirmation message will be displayed. The zero point will be force-set. Select Clear 0. Clear 0 All 0 Force-zero is cleared, and the screen in (1.) will return. The screen display changes from Zero's ON to Zero's OFF. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 114: Entering Display Mode

    Meas set Conditns ESC:Back S+ :Switch display A screen in View Mode will be displayed. Scn 0 View Enlarge The selections displayed vary depending CHECK Reset on the type of screen when entering Move cursr View Mode. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 115: Changing The Screen Display

    9.96ms NEAR BRIGHT Sen0 [ 15] [ 170] PEAK Sen1 [ .] DARK PEAK The line brightness graph for the specified range is enlarged in Run Mode. Press the TRIG Key to change the display to Profile. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 116 [ .] DARK PEAK A confirmation message will be displayed. Enlarge? Execute Cancel Back Select Execute. The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Press the ESC Key to display the Image Monitor. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 117 Move cursr A confirmation message will be displayed. Display will be initialized. Select Execute. Execute Cancel The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Press the ESC Key to display the Image Monitor. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 118 Use these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly. Press the ENT Key. The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Press the ESC Key to display the Image Monitor. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 119 Press the ENT Key. The selections will be displayed. Judgement Measurement Select an item. The screen in (2.) will return. Press the ESC Key. The setting will be registered and the screen in the Digital Monitor will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 120 (See note.) (5.00s*) displayed on the screen. The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting. Note: The contents to be set are also used for the Profile Monitor. The contents that have been finally set will become effective. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 121 Vert ENT Key. Horiz The selections will be displayed. Thru Trig Select Trig. The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Press the ESC Key to display the Trend Monitor. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 122 Make the settings for each item. Minimum -20.00000] Select End. When selecting Horiz: Time : [ 5.00]s The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Press the ESC Key to display the Trend Monitor. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 123 Sets the profile and trend display positions. The asterisk (*) indicates the default setting. Note: The contents to be set are also used for the Trend Monitor. The contents that have been finally set will become effective. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 124 Vert ENT Key. Horiz Move cursr The selections will be displayed. Thru Trig Select Trig. The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Press the ESC Key to display the Profile Monitor. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 125 Make the settings for each item. Minimum -20.00000] Select End. When selecting Horiz: Time : [ 5.00]s The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Press the ESC Key to display the Trend Monitor. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 126 Use these keys together with the SHIFT y:+10.0000[mm] Key to move the cursor quickly. Thru Press the ENT Key. The setting will be registered and the screen in (2.) will return. Press the ESC Key to display the Profile Monitor. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 127: Changing Scenes

    Scene 0 will be displayed by default when the power is turned ON, however, the Z500 also accommodates scenes 1 to15. The method for switching the scene on the Console is explained below.
  • Page 128 Copy Clear Select Copy. The screen for copying will be displayed. Source scn : Scn 0 Execute Cancel Enter the number of the scene to be copied (Source scn), and select Execute. The data will be copied. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 129 Scn 6 Scn 7 Scn 8 The selections will be displayed. Copy Clear Select Clear. A confirmation message will be displayed. Scn 0 Clear the current scene data? Select Execute. Execute Cancel The scene will be cleared. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 130: Entering Tools Mode

    Move the cursor to Run and press the Scn 0 ENT Key. A list of modes will be displayed. Scn 0 Select Tools. Tools System Save The Tools Mode selections will be displayed. Scn 0 Tools Test Surrounding image Backup Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 131: Testing Measurement Performance (Test)

    5-6 Testing Measurement Performance (Test) Use the following procedure to execute measurements according to the conditions set for the output number currently displayed. The test is completed internally by the Z500 and the measurement results are not output via terminal or RS-232C.
  • Page 132 Up to 5 sets of measurement results can be displayed in list format. This feature is useful CHECK for the following. • Comparing measurements for different items • Comparing the still state and moving state • Evaluating repeat accuracy Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 133 A menu for selecting test methods will be displayed. Scn 0 Tools OUT0 -----------mm [STOP] Set Test mode to # times. MAX-MIN Make the required setting for # of Test mode # times # of samples samples and select End. [ 100] Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 134 Scn 0 Tools Use the Left and Right Keys to switch display items. OUT0 -0001.81313mm To continue testing, repeat (6.). MAX-MIN -0001.82836 +0000.00367 To stop testing, press the ESC Key. -0001.82600 +0000.00305 A Tools Mode screen will return. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 135 Press the TRIG Key. Testing starts and the display changes to [RUN]. When measurement starts, the display changes from [STOP] to [RUN]. During measurement, [RUN] flashes. Press the TRIG Key again. Scn 0 Tools OUT0 -0001.81313mm MAX-MIN Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 136 Use the Left and Right Keys to switch MAX-MIN display items. -0001.82836 +0000.00367 To continue testing, repeat (4.) and (5.). Use the Up and Down Keys to switch output CHECK numbers. To stop testing, press the ESC Key. A Tools Mode screen will return. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 137: Checking The Line Beam Position (Surrounding Image)

    An image of the area surrounding the line beam is displayed. Z500-SW17: Displays the image for the shutter time displayed. Z500-SW2: The Z500 will search for the most suitable shutter time and will display the image. If the image is difficult to see clearly, adjust the image.

  • Page 138: Backing Up Data To A Computer

    Do not turn OFF the power or input a RESET signal while a message is being displayed in NOTICE any save or load operation. Data in memory will be destroyed, and the Z500 may not operate correctly the next time it is started.
  • Page 139 Stop bits 1 (bit) Delimiter Start the Hyper Terminal program on the computer and make the following communications settings. The same communications settings must be used on both the Z500 and the modem on the computer. Item Setting Speed (B)
  • Page 140 SECTION 5 Other Functions The selections will be displayed. Scn 0 Tools Test Select Z500 to PC. Surrounding image Backup Scene Z500 to PC System PC to Z500 Sys+scn Slant data The selections for scene numbers will be displayed. Scn 0...
  • Page 141 The data will be transferred from the Z500 to the computer. When the transfer has been completed, the screen in (8.) will return. During communications, the Z500 will generate a timeout error if there is no response from CHECK the external device for more than 110 s. An error message will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 142 Other Functions 5-8-2 Loading Scene Data from a Computer In the example provided below, the procedure for loading the scene data onto Scn2 is explained. Z500 Data Z500 Computer Perform the same operations as those described in (1.) to (3.) in the procedure for 5-8-1 Saving Scene Data to a Computer.
  • Page 143 Z500. When the transfer has been completed, the screen in (8.) will return. During communications, the Z500 will generate a timeout error if there is no response from CHECK the external device for more than 110 s. An error message will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 144 SECTION 5 Other Functions MEMO Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 145: System Settings

    SECTION 6 describes how to set conditions related to the system environment. 6-1 Entering System Mode 6-2 Setting RS-232C Communications Specifications (Comm) 6-3 Environment Settings 6-4 Downloading the Sensor Information to the Controller 6-5 Compensating Installation Error (Slant correct) 6-6 Initializing the Z500 (Initialize) 6-7 Checking the System Version (Version)

  • Page 146: Entering System Mode

    ENT Key. Scn 0 The mode selections will be displayed. Tools Select System. System Save Scn 0 System The System Mode selections will be displayed. Comm Environment Download Slant correct Initialize Ve rs io n Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 147: Setting Rs-232C Communications Specifications (Comm)

    6-2 Setting RS-232C Communications Specifications (Comm) This section describes the communications settings used for the RS-232C port. The same communications settings must be used on both the Z500 and the external device. REFERENCE For details on I/O Format, refer to page 159.

  • Page 148: Environment Settings

    SECTION 6 System Settings 6-3 Environment Settings Environment settings for the Z500's system can be made using the items shown below. Item Selection Description Conversatn* Select the menu used to set the measurement Settings Expert conditions. Select the Sensor mounting method. Select the item that...
  • Page 149 Conversatn Settings Mirror Sensor Make the settings for each item. Console Scene Image Monitor Scn 0 1st scene 5 digits Dec. pts Select End. Download The setting will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 150: Downloading The Sensor Information To The Controller

    Download. Comm Environment Download Slant correct REFERENCE Initialize Refer to page 144. Version A confirmation screen will be displayed. Download the sensor data? Execute Cancel Select Execute. Download is executed and the screen in (1.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 151: Compensating Installation Error (Slant Correct)

    Install a horizontal base. Enter System Mode and select Slant Scn 0 System correct. Comm Environment Download Slant correct REFERENCE Initialize Ve rs io n Refer to page 144. The selections will be displayed. Setting Clear Select Setting. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 152 Select Clear. Setting Slant correct Clear Initialize Ve rs io n A confirmation message will be displayed. Clear the slant data? Execute Cancel Select Execute. The correction value will be cleared and the screen in (1.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 153: Initializing The Z500 (Initialize)

    REFERENCE For details on how to clear measurement conditions in scene unit, refer to page 127. When the Z500 is initialized, all the settings return to their default values. To save the CHECK settings, back them up to a computer before performing initialization.

  • Page 154: Checking The System Version (Version)

    Initialize Version Version Controller model number The version information will be displayed. Scn 0 System Select OK. Z500-MC10E XXXX/XX/XX XX:XX (M)Ver. 1.00 (S)Ver. 1.00 (F)Ver. 1.00 Software version and date of protection The screen in (1.) will return. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 155: I/O Format

    Z500 Operation Manual SECTION 7 I/O Format This section provides details on the inputs and outputs used for communications with external devices via terminal blocks or RS-232C. 7-1 Terminal Blocks 7-2 RS-232C 7-3 Analog Output...

  • Page 156: Terminal Blocks

    Measurement values and settings that have not been saved are cleared. RESET The Z500 restarts after the data and settings have been cleared. Used as a timing trigger for the Trigger function. It is effective when the Trigger input method is set to External.
  • Page 157 PASS OUT3 OUT0 DO14 ERROR ERROR DO15 HIGH ALL-PASS (See note 1.) DO16 ERROR (See note 2.) DO17 PASS OUT1 RUN (See note 3.) DO18 BUSY (See note 4.) DO19 ERROR HIGH PASS OUT2 DO10 ERROR DO11 Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 158 The initial signal of the output terminals is OFF. The terminals, however, may turn ON for CHECK approximately 0.5 s when the power is turned ON. Be sure to allow for this when conneting to an external device. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 159 LO Judgment Value : OFF Delay Note: The Gate signal is always OFF. Output Terminals Terminal Function Functions as a HIGH terminal for OUT0. Functions as a PASS terminal for OUT0. Functions as a LOW terminal for OUT0. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 160 The GATE signal is output only for the terminals of output numbers for which Hold is set. Output Terminals Terminal Function Functions as a BUSY signal. Indicates that the Z500 is performing Trigger measurement. If trigger DO19 function is set, this terminal can be used to confirm trigger operation. Functions as a HIGH terminal for OUT0.

  • Page 161: Rs-232C

    REFERENCE For details on setting communications specifications, refer to page 145. Commands can be input only when the Z500 is in Run Mode. Do not use the terminal CHECK blocks for input or output during command execution. At least 100 ms is required to output a measurement result after receiving a command via RS-232C.
  • Page 162 SECTION 7 I/O Format Command Formats The following commands can be input from the host device to the Z500. Common commands have abbreviations that are shown in parentheses. Commands that Obtain or Change Current Settings Use the following commands to change settings or specify operations while reading the Z500 settings on the host side.
  • Page 163 The measured values will be output with all of them closed to the right. Sign+Integer portion Decimal portion delimiter Example 2: -20.00000 Example 1: 20.00000 -20.00000 delimiter 20.00000 delimiter Spaces Spaces Note: "+" will not be output. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 164 (The numbers of times that can be input are only 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256.) AVE <Number> Input delimiter Output Command executed correctly : OK delimiter Command not executed correctly : ER delimiter Example : AVE 8 Input delimiter Output : OK delimiter The averaging number is changed to 8. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 165 Obtains the judgment upper limit for OUT0. Output : 5.0000 delimiter The upper limit is set to 5.0000. The judgment upper limit and judgment lower limit for the currently displayed scene are CHECK obtained using this command. Display the required scene before execution. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 166 Changes the judgment upper limit for OUT0 to 10.0000 and the judgment lower limit to -10.0000. Output : OK delimiter The judgment upper limit and judgment lower limit for the currently displayed scene are CHECK changed using this command. Display the required scene before execution. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 167 In this example, the scene is switched to scene 2. Output : OK delimiter If Environment/Scene in System Mode is set to Terminals, scenes cannot be switched CHECK using RS-232C commands. (ER is output.) REFERENCE Refer to page 146, Environment Settings. Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 168 Command not executed correctly : ER delimiter Example SENS 18 24 160 Input delimiter The sensitivity level will be automatically adjusted to 18 to 24 so that a light receiving level of 160 is satisfied. : OK Output delimiter Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 169 ……Clears a correction value. Function 2 SENSET C Input delimiter Output Command executed correctly : OK delimiter Command not executed correctly : ER delimiter Example SENSET C Input delimiter The correction value is cleared. : OK Output delimiter Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 170 If the laser must be turned OFF instantaneously, use the LD-OFF input terminal. REFERENCE Refer to page 154 for information on how to input terminals. Output Command executed correctly : OK delimiter Command not executed correctly : ER delimiter Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 171 0 in the range -9999.99999 to 9999.99999. If this setting is omitted, the offset value that is already set will be used. Command executed correctly : OK Output delimiter Command not executed correctly : ER delimiter Example ZERO 0 1 Input delimiter Force-zero is executed for OUT1. Output delimiter Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 172 • Specify an output number that is the same as the Function1 (between 0 and Command executed correctly : OK Output delimiter Command not executed correctly : ER delimiter Example ZERO 1 1 Input delimiter Force-zero for OUT1 is reset. Output delimiter Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 173 Other errors : ER delimiter LD-OFF : LDOFF delimiter Measurement not possible : RST delimiter • The following judgment result will be output from the Z500. Output number Meaning PASS HIGH ERROR Example Input delimiter The judgment result for OUT1 is obtained.
  • Page 174 The number of output digits has no relation to the setting for the number of display digits CHECK set to Environment/Dec. pts in System Mode. (Only negative results are output with a sign.) REFERENCE Refer to page 146, Environment Settings. The most recent measurement result for the currently displayed scene is output. CHECK Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 175 Number of measurements Measurement coefficient = Number of data items output (The number is rounded up to the nearest integer.) Sampling time Scn 0 XX.XXms Measurement results Thru Sampling time Start to End (Measurement time) (Selectable in Trigger setting.) Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 176 The measurement results for OUT0 are obtained. Number of data items delimiter Output Measurement time (s) delimiter 253.5311 delimiter 497.5759 delimiter 1,000 ms ÷ 9.96 ms ÷ 2 = 50 measurement results are output. 369.9789 delimiter delimiter Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 177 Measurement value for 125 lines delimiter delimiter Command not executed correctly Other errors : ER delimiter LD-OFF : LDOFF delimiter Example PROFILE Input delimiter Output 253.5311 delimiter 497.5759 delimiter Profile data of 126 points will be output. 369.9789 delimiter delimiter Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 178 • The data transfer is performed with XMODEM(-CRC or SUM) protocol. The XMODEM(-1K) protocol is not supported. • The Z500 sends a READY signal to the host device when the Z500 has completed its initialization. Wait for the READY signal to be received at the host device before starting the data transfer.
  • Page 179 • The data transfer is performed with XMODEM(-CRC or SUM) protocol. The XMODEM(-1K) protocol is not supported. • The Z500 sends a READY signal to the host device when the Z500 has completed its initialization. Wait for the READY signal to be received at the host device before starting the data transfer.
  • Page 180 • The data transfer is performed with XMODEM(-CRC or SUM) protocol. The XMODEM(-1K) protocol is not supported. • The Z500 sends a READY signal to the host device when the Z500 has completed its initialization. Wait for the READY signal to be received at the host device before starting the data transfer.
  • Page 181 • The data transfer is performed with XMODEM(-CRC or SUM) protocol. The XMODEM(-1K) protocol is not supported. • The Z500 sends a READY signal to the host device when the Z500 has completed its initialization. Wait for the READY signal to be received at the host device before starting the data transfer.

  • Page 182: Analog Output

    126 points) will be output. By inputting analog output signals to a personal computer via an A/D converter, profiles can be measured in terms of height distribution. Connection Example Monitor Z500-SW17 Z500-MC10 MULTI-DIMENSION CONTROLLER POWER Monitor terminals Monitor output...
  • Page 183 Refer to page 101. The measurement range of the height varies depending on the Sensors connected. Example Output level of Z500-SW17 (a height measurement range of -20 to +20 mm) and the corresponding height measurement results Corresponding height measurement results Output level F.S.
  • Page 184 SECTION 7 I/O Format MEMO Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 185: Troubleshooting

    Z500 Operation Manual SECTION 8 Troubleshooting This section lists the errors that may occur during Z500 operation. If an error occurs, check the items described in this section before consulting your OMRON representative. 8-1 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 186: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 8 Troubleshooting 8-1 Troubleshooting This section lists the errors that may occur during Z500 operation, along with their probable causes and remedies. The letters used in the reference page column represent the following reference materials: Setup: Setup Manual Operation: Operation Manual (this manual)
  • Page 187 SECTION 8 Troubleshooting Error message Causes and remedies Reference Turn OFF the power supply, and then restart the Z500 after confirming the following points. No Sensor connected. Setup: page 18 - Are the Sensor Cables connected to the Z500? - Is the Sensor Cable disconnected from the Sensor?
  • Page 188 Set the horizontal setting time to 10 s or less to display a exceeds 10 seconds. shaded 3-D image. Operation: page 135 Profile monitoring is not Reason possible. The maximum display time of the Profile Monitor is 10 s. Z500 Operation Manual...

  • Page 189: Index

    Edge position 70, 74 Enlarging display 113 Noise removal 97 Environment settings 146 Equation 76 Error data 98 OFF Delay Time 103, 157 Expert Menu 53 Offset 84 External trigger 90 Output settings 50,100 Peak Hold 84 Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 190 Step: 3 pts 70 Surrounding image 135 SYSLOAD 178 SYSSAVE 179 System data 136 Terminal block output 103, 155 Test measurement 129 Thru 118, 121 Timing charts 157 TREND 173 Trend Monitor 36, 118 Trigger 118, 121 Trigger setting 90 Z500 Operation Manual...
  • Page 191 The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version. Revision code Date Revised content February 2002 Original production January 2003 Added Z500-SW6 Sensor Head, and Download function. Z500 Operation Manual...

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