Omron ZS-DSU41 User Manual

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  • Page 1 (217) 352-9330 | Click HERE Find the OMRON ZS-DSU41 at our website:...
  • Page 2 Cat.No. Z210-E2-01 ZS-DSU (Ver 1.0) Smart Sensors Data Storage Unit USER’S MANUAL Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 3 APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS (Please Read) Introduction FEATURES Section 1 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Section 2 SETUP Section 3 EXTERNAL I/O Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Section 5 APPENDIX Section 6 User’s Manual Smart Sensor Data Storage Unit ZS-DSU Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Meanings Of Signal Words

    Introduction 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.
  • Page 8: Precautions For Safe Use

    Introduction 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. •...
  • Page 9: Precautions For Correct Use

    Introduction 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: •...
  • Page 10 Introduction Precautions for Correct Use (3) Orientation when Installing the Data Storage Unit To improve heat radiation, install the Data Storage Unit only in the orientation shown below. Right Do not install the Data Storage Unit in the following orientations. Wrong Wrong (4) Maintenance and Inspection...
  • Page 11: Editor's Note

    Introduction Editor's Note Editor's Note Page Format Title of each section Header Overview Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions Cross-header Setting the Logging Conditions Set the conditions for logging data. Overview of the Source settings cross-header Assign the controller or data to be logged as the source. FUN Mode-[LOGING]-[SOURCE]-[SourceA to J] Setting Description...
  • Page 12 Introduction Editor's Note ■ Meaning of Symbols Menu items that are displayed on the Data Storage Unit LCD screen, and windows, dia- log boxes and other GUI elements displayed on the PC are indicated enclosed by brackets [aa]. ■ Visual Aids Indicates points that are important to ensure full product performance, such as operational precautions and application procedures.
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Introduction CONTENTS CONTENTS Meanings of Signal Words Meanings of Alert Symbols Alert statements in this Manual Precautions for Safe Use Precautions for Correct Use Editor's Note Page Format CONTENTS Section 1 FEATURES Features of the Data Storage Unit Data Storage Unit Capabilities Logging Functions External Bank Function Alarm Output Function...
  • Page 14: Contents

    READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT CONTENTS List of Setting Items 3-11 Setting the Logging Conditions 3-15 Source settings 3-15 Setting the start trigger 3-16 Setting the end trigger 3-21 Sampling Settings 3-26 Setting the Data Format 3-29 Setting Banks 3-31 Switching banks 3-31 Clearing banks...
  • Page 15 Introduction CONTENTS Section 5 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Periodic Continuous Logging Multi-point Simultaneous Logging Logging the Shape for Each Detected Workpiece Section 6 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Error Messages and Countermeasures Q&A Glossary Specifications and External Dimensions Data Storage Unit Panel Mount Adapters RS-232C Cable for Connecting to a Personal Computer Controller Link Unit INDEX...
  • Page 16 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT CONTENTS MEMO ZS-DSU User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 17: Section 1 Features

    Section 1 FEATURES Features of the Data Storage Unit Data Storage Unit Capabilities Basic Configuration Part Names and Functions Brief Description of Logging Function 1-10 ZS-DSU User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 18: Features Of The Data Storage Unit

    Section 1 Features of the Data Storage Unit Features of the Data Storage Unit The Data Storage Unit is an exclusive data collection unit. It gets measurement data from Sensor Controllers or Multi-Controllers while they are still installed at the site, and saves that data to Memory Card (CompactFlash).
  • Page 19 The Data Storage Unit is provided with a USB port (compliant with Full-Speed USB2.0 specifications) as standard. This means that the settings on the Data Storage Unit can be changed on a personal computer or other extern device using the OMRON propri- etary communication protocol CompoWay/F or non-procedural protocol. For details on command formats, refer to the “Communication Command Reference”...
  • Page 20: Data Storage Unit Capabilities

    Section 1 Data Storage Unit Capabilities Data Storage Unit Capabilities Logging Functions ● Data can be collected whenever you want. Data can be collected at any timing or by trigger conditions. <by external input> Measured values when the workpiece is at the specified position are batch-acquired.
  • Page 21 Section 1 Data Storage Unit Capabilities <by judgment result> Measured values when the measured values of the workpiece exceed (or fall below) a specific level are acquired. Start logging Judgement value Logging A delay can be set to the logging start trigger. For example, in the case of logging by judgment result, the data before a defect (NG) occurred can be saved by setting a minus delay.
  • Page 22: External Bank Function

    Section 1 Data Storage Unit Capabilities ● Logging data can be collected in an easily manageable format. Logging data can be converted to the manageable CSV format by the CSV file conversion software, “CSV file converter for Data Storage Unit”, that is bundled with the Data Storage Unit.
  • Page 23: Basic Configuration

    Section 1 Basic Configuration Basic Configuration The figure below shows the Basic Configuration of the ZS-DSU. When calculation is not required (Sensor Controller data is logged.) Data Storage Unit ZS-DSU11/DSU41 Controller Link Unit Sensor Controllers ZS-XCN ZS-LDC11/LDC41 Unit for gang-mounting controllers (Up to 9 controllers p.2-5 can be gang-mounted.)
  • Page 24: Part Names And Functions

    Section 1 Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions The following describes the names and functions of parts on the Data Storage Unit. (1) CF power indicator (2) CF access indicator (3) Error indicator (4) Memory Card slot (5) Display (10) OUT indicator (6) LCD screen (7) Control keys...
  • Page 25 Section 1 Part Names and Functions (7) Control keys The Control Keys are for setting logging conditions and other information. The func- tions 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.
  • Page 26: Brief Description Of Logging Function

    Section 1 Brief Description of Logging Function Brief Description of Logging Function How logging works The following illustrates how data is logged on the ZS-DSU: Sampling start Sampling stop p.3-26 External input signal (IN2) Stop condition UP key External input signal (IN3) DOWN key Start Start...
  • Page 27: Section 2 Installation & Connection

    Section2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION About Installation and Connection Data Storage Unit Attaching the ferrite core Installing the Data Storage Unit About the I/O cable 2-10 How to Insert and Remove the Memory Card 2-14 ZS-DSU User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 28: About Installation And Connection

    Section2 About Installation and Connection About Installation and Connection ■ Checking the installation environment Read “Precautions for Safe Use" at the beginning of this manual, and check the instal- lation environment. ■ Checking the installation site Read “Precautions for Correct Use" at the beginning of this manual, and check the installation site.
  • Page 29: Data Storage Unit

    Section2 Data Storage Unit Data Storage Unit This section describes installation of the Data Storage Unit, and connection of the I/O cable. Before connecting/disconnecting peripheral devices, make sure that the Data Storage Unit is turned OFF. The Data Storage Unit may break down if it is connected or disconnected while the power is ON. Attaching the ferrite core Attach the ferrite core (provided with the Data Storage Unit) to the I/O cable of the Data Storage Unit.
  • Page 30: Installing The Data Storage Unit

    Section2 Data Storage Unit Installing the Data Storage Unit Up to10 controllers (ZS-MDC: 1 unit, ZS-LDC: 9 units) can be gang-mounted. For details on controllers, refer to the User’s Manual for the respective controller. Provide power to all connected controllers. ■...
  • Page 31 Section2 Data Storage Unit ■ Installing on the DIN track The following describes how to attach the 35mm wide DIN track by quick, easy opera- tion. DIN track (sold sepa- rately) PFP-100N (1m) PFP-50N (0.5m) PFP-100N2 (1m) End plate (sold separately) PFP-M ●...
  • Page 32 Section2 Data Storage Unit Open the coupler cover on the Data Storage Controller Link Unit Unit and controller. (sold sepa- Slide the cover to remove. rately) Insert the Controller Link Unit into the connector on the Data Storage Unit. The connectors are designed to be connected in a particular direction.
  • Page 33 Section2 Data Storage Unit Pull the hook on the I/O cable end downwards. Lift up the device from the I/O cable end, and Hook on I/O cable remove it from the DIN track. ZS-DSU User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 34 Section2 Data Storage Unit ■ Mounting on a panel The optional Panel Mount Adapters (ZS-XPM1/XPM2) can be used to mount the Data Storage Unit on a panel. Panel Mount Adapters p.6-7 Install the Data Storage Unit and controller on the DIN track. p.2-5 When mounting on a panel, be sure to install the DIN track on the rear side of the Data Storage Unit for support.
  • Page 35 Section2 Data Storage Unit Install the long Mount Adapters on the two Panel Mount Adapter holes on the small Mount Adapter. Install the long Mount Adapters only on both sides of gang-mounted Data Storage Units and controllers. Panel Mount Adapter Install the Data Storage Unit and controllers with Panel Mount Adapters attached onto the Panel...
  • Page 36: About The I/O Cable

    Section2 About the I/O cable About the I/O cable ■ Wiring the I/O cable The following shows the leads that comprise the I/O cable. Brown (1) Power supply Blue (2) GND (3) OUT0 Green (4) OUT1 Black (5) OUT2 Pink (6) OUT3 Gray (7) OUT4...
  • Page 37 Section2 About the I/O cable (7) OUT4 (BUSY output) This output turns ON during data logging or saving of data to the Memory Card.The next start trigger is ignored even if it is generated while the BUSY output is ON. (8) IN0 (external trigger (timing) input) This input is for externally controlling the logging trigger.
  • Page 38 Section2 About the I/O cable ■ I/O Circuit Diagrams ● NPNtype (ZS-DSU11) Brown DC24V Load OUT0 Load Green OUT1 Load Black OUT2 Load Pink OUT3 Load Gray OUT4 DC24V Blue GND(0V) Yellow Light Blue Purple White Orange ZS-DSU 2-12 User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
  • Page 39 Section2 About the I/O cable ● PNPtype (ZS-DSU41) Brown DC24V OUT0 Green OUT1 Load Black OUT2 Load Pink OUT3 Load Gray OUT4 Load Load Blue GND(0V) Yellow Light Blue Purple White Orange ZS-DSU 2-13 User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 40: How To Insert And Remove The Memory Card

    Section2 How to Insert and Remove the Memory Card How to Insert and Remove the Memory Card ■ Inserting the Memory Card Press the EJECT button on the Memory Card slot, and remove the protective dummy card. Dummy card EJECT button Insert the Memory Card.
  • Page 41: Section 3 Setup

    Section3 SETUP Setting Flow About Setup Basic Knowledge for Operation List of Setting Items 3-11 Setting the Logging Conditions 3-15 Source settings 3-15 Setting the start trigger 3-16 Setting the end trigger 3-21 Sampling Settings 3-26 Setting the Data Format 3-29 Setting Banks 3-31...
  • Page 42: Setting Flow

    Section3 Setting Flow Setting Flow Installation and Connection Section 2 Gang-mount the Data Storage Unit and p.2-2 Installation and Connection Controller. Power ON Setting the source Assign the controller or data to be logged as p.3-15 the source. Setting the start trigger p.3-16 Set the logging start condition.
  • Page 43 Section3 Setting Flow When a Problem Occurs... An error message has appeared The Data Storage Unit does not operate correctly. When [Error] is displayed on the p.6-2 Troubleshooting p.6-3 Main Display Want to know the meaning of terms p.6-4 Glossary Setting banks p.3-31 Set up the banks.
  • Page 44: About Setup

    Section3 About Setup About Setup Basic Knowledge for Operation The following describes basic operation of the Data Storage Unit before you set it up. ■ Switching Modes The ZS-DSU has the following 3 operating modes.Switch to the desired mode before you start operation.
  • Page 45 Section3 About Setup ■ Displays and Key Operations The Digital Storage unit has digital displays and an LCD screen.The details displayed on these differ according to the operating mode. Display LCD screen Alphabet characters that appear on the digital displays Control keys ●...
  • Page 46: Zs-Dsu

    Section3 About Setup FUN Mode MENU key Displays the top menu of the FUN mode. SET key Applies the item you are setting up. ESC key Returns to the previous menu. The following describes basic operations, for example, when setting external input sig- nal [OFF→...
  • Page 47 Section3 About Setup The “Complete!” message is displayed. EDGE : ON Complete! Press the MENU key to return to the top menu. Pressing the ESC key returns to the previous menu. ZS-DSU User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 48 Section3 About Setup ● RUN Mode This mode displays information such as the remaining space on the Memory Card on the display. The meaning of items on the display is displayed on the upper section of the LCD. The current logging-related status is displayed on the lower section of the LCD.
  • Page 49 Section3 About Setup Details displayed on the lower section of the LCD screen Display Details Description Stopping↑ :START This indicates a stopped state. The Data Storage Unit is standing by for the start trigger by the ↑ UP key. Waiting↓ :STOP This indicates that sampling has started, and that the Data Storage Unit is standing by for the logging start trigger.
  • Page 50 Section3 About Setup ● TEACH Mode Displays the measured value of the source to be output to the ZS-DSU on the display. Which of the HIGH or LOW threshold values is displayed changes according to the set- ting of the threshold selector switch. THRESH 250.000 SETOK...
  • Page 51: List Of Setting Items

    Section3 About Setup List of Setting Items ■ FUN Mode This is the mode for setting the measurement conditions. Default FUN Mode Settings Option/Range Pages Value LOGING SOURCE SELECT p.3-15 SOURCE A to J 1CH to (max. gang-mounted channel No.) (ZS-LDC only) DATA TASK1 to 4, Input A to I...
  • Page 52 Section3 About Setup Default Settings Option/Range Pages Value BUTTON p.3-21 (default value: BUTTON) p.3-22 EDGE OFF→ ON OFF→ ON, ON→ OFF DATA p.3-22 SOURCE SourceA to J EDGE UP, DOWN WINDOW p.3-23 SOURCE SourceA to J UPPER -999.999 to 999.999 LOWER -999.999 to 999.999 MODE...
  • Page 53 Section3 About Setup Default Settings Option/Range Pages Value BANK CHANGE BANK1 BANK1, BANK2, BANK3, p.3-31 BANK4 CLEAR (Initializes the bank settings.) SYSTEM EJECT (Ejects the Memory Card.) p.3-33 SAVE (Saves the Data Storage Unit p.3-33 settings.) INIT (Initializes the Data Storage p.3-34 Unit settings.) INFO...
  • Page 54 Section3 About Setup ■ RUN Mode In the RUN mode, you can customize the details that are displayed in the digital dis- plays. To call the display customize menu, press the MENU key in the RUN mode. Default Settings Option/Range Pages RUN mode Value...
  • Page 55: Setting The Logging Conditions Source Settings

    Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions Setting the Logging Conditions Source settings Assign the controller or data to be logged as the source. FUN Mode-[LOGING]-[SOURCE]-[SourceA to J] Setting Description SELECT Assigns a CH No. or data as the selected source. When the Data Storage Unit is connected to the ZS-LDC, only the CH selection is displayed.
  • Page 56: Setting The Start Trigger

    Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions Setting the start trigger Set the conditions for starting logging. Select one of “SW, EXT, DATA, WINDOW, I/O, HOUR” as the start trigger. When [LOGING]-[TRIG- GER]-[START] is selected, the first No. that is blinking indicates the current start trigger. The default value is [SW].
  • Page 57 Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions Setting Description DELY Set the delay time when you want to start logging a little before or a little after the start trigger. Range: -9999 to 9999 (ms) (default value: 0 ms) -9999ms Delay time +9999ms Start trigger At -9999ms...
  • Page 58 Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions ■ DATA SLOPE This item is for setting the change in the state of the data (measured value) as the log- ging start trigger. Set the trigger level. When the data falls above or below this preset trigger level value, this is taken to be the start trigger.
  • Page 59 Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions ■ DATA WINDOW This item is for setting the change in the state of the data (measured value) as the log- ging start trigger. Set the upper/lower limit value. When the measured value falls inside or outside of that range, this is taken to be the start trigger.
  • Page 60 Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions ■ I/O RESULT Set this item when you want to apply a trigger by the input result (e.g. trigger input) from a controller on a specific CH assigned as the source or by the output result (HIGH/ PASS/LOW/, etc.).
  • Page 61: Setting The End Trigger

    Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions ■ HOUR This item is for setting the time (hours, minutes, seconds) that logging is to be started. The system clock must be set on the ZS-DSU beforehand. Setting the System Clock p.3-34 FUN Mode-[LOGGING]-[TRIGGER]-[END]-[HOUR] <When set at 9:00:00>...
  • Page 62 Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions ■ EXT INPUT SLOPE This item is for setting the external input signal as the logging end trigger. FUN Mode-[LOGGING]-[TRIGGER]-[END]-[EXT] Setting Description EDGE Select at which timing, ON or OFF, of the timing signal that logging is to end.
  • Page 63 Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions ■ DATA WINDOW This item is for setting the change in the state of the data (measured value) as the log- ging end trigger. Set the upper/lower limit value. When the measured value falls inside or outside of that range, this is taken to be the end trigger.
  • Page 64 Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions ■ I/O RESULT Set this item when you want to apply a trigger by the input result (e.g. trigger input) from a controller on a specific CH assigned as the source or by the output result (HIGH/ PASS/LOW etc.).
  • Page 65 Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions ■ Time Set the time (hours, minutes, seconds) from the start trigger up to the end trigger. Data logging ends when the preset time is reached since the start trigger. The system clock must be set on the ZS-DSU beforehand. Setting the System Clock p.3-34 FUN Mode-[LOGING]-[TRIGGER]-[END]-[TIME] <When set at 1 hour>...
  • Page 66: Sampling Settings

    Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions Sampling Settings Set the sampling interval, stop conditions, save format to Memory Card, etc. FUN Mode-[LOGING]-[SAMPLE] Setting Description MODE Sets the save method to the Memory Card. 1SHOT Sampling data is first stored in RAM on the ZS-DSU at short sampling inter- vals, and is then batch-saved to Memory Card.
  • Page 67 Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions ■ Timing Charts ● ONE SHOT mode (high-speed logging) Start Logging Time Sampling Stored in RAM Batch-saved to interval on the ZS-DSU Memory Card BUSY output Sampling data Start Logging start trigger Data to be saved in a file Logging end trigger •...
  • Page 68 Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions ● Repeat Mode (continuous logging over an extended period) Start Logging Time Sampling Stored in RAM1 Stored in RAM2 Stored in RAM1 interval on the ZS-DSU on the ZS-DSU on the ZS-DSU Saved to Saved to Saved to Memory Card Memory Card...
  • Page 69: Setting The Data Format

    Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions Setting the Data Format Set the format that logged data is saved in. FUN Mode-[LOGGING]-[FORMAT] Setting Description I/ODATA Sets whether or not to save flag information (header information) for judgment output, for example. Range: NONE, SAVE (default: NONE) ALIGN (data alignment direc- Set the direction that logging data is aligned.
  • Page 70 Section3 Setting the Logging Conditions ● Line direction • I/O data ignored, row feed input OFF Times LabelA Data LabelB Data LabelC Data LabelD Data LabelE Data LabelF Data LabelG Data LabelH Data LabelI Data LabelJ Data Line feed Line feed Line feed Line feed Inputting a label to each line or row is handy for data identification and management.
  • Page 71: Setting Banks

    Section3 Setting Banks Setting Banks The ZS-DSU Series can hold up to four sets of settings. These settings can be switched externally when changing the device setup. A set of these settings is called a “bank”. Switching banks Bank 1 is selected as the default. Banks 2 and 4 are also available. Banks can be switched from an external device by communication commands.
  • Page 72: External Bank Function

    Section3 External Bank Function External Bank Function A maximum of 128 sets of bank data can be saved on Memory Card. Bank Data can be loaded from Memory Card to gang-mounted Sensor Controllers or the Multi-Controller as necessary when changing the device setup when there are not enough banks on the controller.
  • Page 73: Setting The System Environment

    Section3 Setting the System Environment Setting the System Environment Set the system environment. Ejecting the Memory Card Before you eject a Memory Card, be sure to perform this item. How to Insert and Remove the Memory Card p.2-14 FUN Mode-[SYSTEM]-[EJECT] Setting Description Readies the Memory Card so that it can be ejected.
  • Page 74: Initializing Setup Data

    Section3 Setting the System Environment Initializing setup data Return all bank settings and system settings to their factory settings. The settings of all banks and system settings are initialized regardless of the currently selected bank No. FUN Mode-[SYSTEM]-[INIT] Setting Description Initializes the setup data.
  • Page 75: Initializing The Memory Card

    Section3 Setting the System Environment Initializing the Memory Card Format the Memory Card. FUN mode-[SYSTEM]-[CF]-[FORMAT] Setting Description Initializes the Memory Card. CANCEL Does not initialize the Memory Card. Setting the save start No. Logging files to be saved on Memory Card are automatically given a file name made up of a running number.
  • Page 76: Setting The Display Language

    Section3 Setting the System Environment Setting the display language Set the display language of the LCD screen. FUN Mode-[SYSTEM]-[LANGUAG] Setting Description Japanese Displays menus in Japanese. (default value) English Displays menus in English. ZS-DSU 3-36 User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 77: Setting The Display Method

    Section3 Setting the Display Method Setting the Display Method Set what you want to display on the Data Storage Unit during logging in the RUN mode. To set the display method, switch to the RUN mode and display the top menu. Setting the display Set what is displayed on the display in the RUN mode.
  • Page 78: Setting The Lcd Display

    Section3 Setting the Display Method Setting the LCD display Set how the LCD screen is displayed in the RUN mode. Setting display ON/OFF ■ Set whether or not to display the LCD screen. RUN Mode-MENU key-[LCD]-[ON/OFF] Setting Description Displays the LCD screen at all times. (default value) AUTOOFF Turns the LCD screen display OFF when no operations are performed for one minute.
  • Page 79: Help

    Section3 Setting the Display Method HELP Display Help for the functions assigned to the SET or ESC keys in the RUN mode. RUN Mode-MENU Key-[HELP] ZS-DSU 3-39 User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 80: Zs-Dsu

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  • Page 81: Section 4 External I/O

    Section 4 EXTERNAL I/O Alarm Output Selecting the Measurement Data Source Setting Judgment Conditions RS-232C Input/Output RS-232C Specifications Setting the Communication Specifications ZS-DSU User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 82: Alarm Output

    Section 4 Alarm Output Alarm Output On the ZS-DSU, you can set original judgment conditions to measurement data acquired from controllers. These judgment conditions can be used as alarm outputs (HH output, LL output). Wiring the I/O Cable p.2-10 Selecting the Measurement Data Source Set the source and hysteresis to be judged when the judgment results of the logging data (measurement data) are to be output as an alarm.
  • Page 83: Setting Judgment Conditions

    Section 4 Alarm Output Setting Judgment Conditions Set both HIGH and LOW threshold values for outputting alarms. There are three judgment outputs: HIGH, PASS and LOW. HIGH threshold value Measured value LOW threshold value (ON when Measurement result > HIGH HIGH threshold) ≤...
  • Page 84: Rs-232C Input/Output

    The Data Storage Unit is also provided with an RS-232C port for connection to a personal computer that does not have a USB port. This allows communications with external devices using the OMRON proprietary communication protocol CompoWay/F or non- procedure (NORMAL). For details on command formats, refer to the “Communication Command Reference”...
  • Page 85: Setting The Communication Specifications

    PLC. The No. assigned to devices connected to a PLC such as this is referred to as a node No. For details on communication protocol, refer to the "Communication Command Reference" (pro- vided separately). For the Communication Command Reference, please contact your OMRON rep- resentative. ZS-DSU User’s Manual...
  • Page 86 Section 4 RS-232C Input/Output MEMO ZS-DSU User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 87 Section5 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Periodic Continuous Logging Multi-point Simultaneous Logging Logging the Shape for Each Detected Workpiece ZS-DSU User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 88: Periodic Continuous Logging

    Section5 Periodic Continuous Logging Periodic Continuous Logging In this setting example, data such as measured sheet thickness data is logged periodically over an extended period of time. The following describes an example of how to measure the thickness of a sandwiched sheet by a ZS-MDC and two ZS-LDC and log data over five hours at 100 ms intervals.
  • Page 89 Section5 Periodic Continuous Logging First of all, set the following to the ZS-MDC. For details on operation and setup methods, refer to the User’s Manual for the ZS-MDC. Setting item Setting SEL CH Input A Input B TASK1 OPERA- Expression type THICKNESS TION Calculation parame-...
  • Page 90 Section5 Periodic Continuous Logging FUN Mode-[LOGING]-[SAMPLE] Set the sampling conditions. MODE STOP FILE CYCLE MODE : REPEAT STOP : NONE FILE : NEW CYCLE : 100 ms RUN Mode Press the ↑ UP key to set the Data Storage Unit to Available MB the start trigger standby state.
  • Page 91: Multi-Point Simultaneous Logging

    Section5 Multi-point Simultaneous Logging Multi-point Simultaneous Logging This is an example of how to set to simultaneously log multiple measurement data (e.g. flatness measurement) at a specific timing. The following describes an example of how to measurement flatness using the ZS-MDC and four ZS-LDCs, and perform logging in synchronous with the logging signals of the ZS- MDC.
  • Page 92 Section5 Multi-point Simultaneous Logging First of all, set the following to the ZS-MDC. For details on operation and setup methods, refer to the User’s Manual for the ZS-MDC. Setting item Setting SEL CH Input A Input B Input C Input D TASK1 OPERA- Expression type...
  • Page 93 Section5 Multi-point Simultaneous Logging FUN Mode-[LOGING]-[SAMPLE] Set the sampling conditions. MODE STOP FILE CYCLE MODE : REPEAT STOP : Desired number of repeated logs FILE : ADD CYCLE : 10 ms RUN Mode Either press the ↑ UP key once or input the external input signal (IN2) to set the Data Storage Unit to the start trigger standby state.
  • Page 94: Logging The Shape For Each Detected Workpiece

    Section5 Logging the Shape for Each Detected Workpiece Logging the Shape for Each Detected Workpiece This is an example of data obtained by sampling for each workpiece (e.g. shape logging) at high speed. The following describes an example of how to measure at the maximum speed of the ZS- LDC, and log all measurement data for the duration that the timing signal of ZS-LDC is Set up logging on the ZS-DSU and ZS-LDC.
  • Page 95 Section5 Logging the Shape for Each Detected Workpiece First of all, set the following to the ZS-LDC. For details on operation and setup methods, refer to the User’s Manual for the ZS-LDC. Setting item Setting SENSING MODE HI-SPEED ZS-DSU settings FUN Mode-[LOGING]-[SOURCE]-[SourceA] Select the source to save data from.
  • Page 96 Section5 Logging the Shape for Each Detected Workpiece FUN Mode-[LOGING]-[SAMPLE] Set the sampling conditions. MODE STOP FILE CYCLE MODE : 1SHOT STOP : Desired number of repeated logs FILE : NEW CYCLE : 0.15 ms RUN Mode Either press the ↑ UP key once or input the external input signal (IN2) to set the Data Storage Unit to the start trigger standby state.
  • Page 97 Section6 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Error Messages and Countermeasures Q&A Glossary Specifications and External Dimensions INDEX 6-11 Revision History 6-14 ZS-DSU User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 98 Section6 APPENDIX Troubleshooting This section describes countermeasures for temporary hardware problems. Check the malfunction in this section before sending the hardware for repair. Problem Probable cause and possible countermeasure Pages Device restarts during operation. • Is the power supply device connected correctly? p.2-10 Judgments are not output to •...
  • Page 99 • Delete unwanted files saved on the Memory Card. • Format the Memory Card. Dead Battery The backup battery for the • Contact your OMRON represen- clock has run down. tative. Setting failed The preset setting values are • Set the values within the allow- out of range.
  • Page 100 This changes according to the number of assigned sources and mode. p.3-26 Can I use third-party Memory Cards? Operation of some types has been verified. Contact your OMRON representative. Glossary Term Explanation Memory Card Storage media for saving logging data CompactFlash is used on the Data Storage Unit.
  • Page 101 Section6 APPENDIX Specifications and External Dimensions Data Storage Unit ZS-DSU11/DSU41 (Unit: mm) 59.85 52.50 10.80 ZS-DSU User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 102 Section6 APPENDIX Item ZS-DSU11 ZS-DSU41 I/O type NPN type PNP type Number of connected Sensor Heads Cannot be connected Number of connected controllers Max. 10units (MDC: 1units, LDC: 9units) (The Controller Link Unit is needed for gang-mounting.) Connectable controllers ZS-LDC__, ZS-MDC__...
  • Page 103 Section6 APPENDIX Panel Mount Adapters ZS-XPM1/XPM2 When mounting on a panel (Unit: mm) (60 x n)+12 Panel 60 x n DIN track Panel Panel Mount (2) (37.5) Adapter (Note 1) Note 1: Dimensions are shown for a panel thickness of 2.0 mm. Panel cutout dimensions (60 x n)+8 n: number of gang-mounted controllers (1 to 11)
  • Page 104 Section6 APPENDIX RS-232C Cable for Connecting to a Personal Computer ZS-XRS2 2000 (Unit: mm) 32.20 5 20 10-pin 9-pin square connector square connector 8.70 PVC insulated round cable 3.89 mm dia. core (conductor cross-section: 0.013mm /insulator diameter: 0.38) Fitting Pin No. Signal name Signal name Pin No.
  • Page 105 Section6 APPENDIX Controller Link Unit ZS-XCN (Unit: mm) 39.50 4.60 Item ZS-XCN Applicable controller ZS Series Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to 50°C, Storage: -15 to +60°C (with no icing or condensation) Ambient humidity Operating and storage: 35% to 85% RH (with no condensation) Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz, 0.7 mm double amplitude, 80 min each in X, Y, and Z directions Shock resistance...
  • Page 106 Section6 APPENDIX MEMO ZS-DSU 6-10 User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 107 Section6 INDEX INDEX Specifications and Dimensions ACTIVE 3-24 DATA WINDOW 3-23 3-20 DELAY ALARM DATA SLOPE 3-18 ALIGN 3-29 DATA WINDOW 3-19 ASSIGN EXT INPUT 3-17 DATA SLOPE 3-18 3-22 DIN track DATA WINDOW 3-19 3-23 DIRECT IN AUTOOFF 3-38 display Available CUSTOM...
  • Page 108 Section6 INDEX LANGUAG 3-36 SAVING DATA 3-38 START NO. 3-35 LCD screen Start trigger 3-16 LINE FEED 3-29 Start trigger standby state 1-10 Line feed input 2-11 STOP 3-26 Logging Stopped state 1-10 Data format 1-10 3-29 SYSTEM 3-33 End trigger 1-10 How it works 1-10...
  • Page 109 Section6 INDEX MEMO ZS-DSU 6-13 User’s Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 110 Section6 Revision History Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number at the bottom of the front and back covers of this manual. Z210-E2-01 Cat. No. Revision code Revision code Date Revised contents October 2004 Original production ZS-DSU 6-14...

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