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Omron Z550 Operation Manual

Omron Z550 Operation Manual

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OMRON Corporation
Industrial Automation Company
Sensing Devices Division H.Q.
Application Sensors Division
Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku,
Kyoto, 600-8530 Japan
Tel: (81)75-344-7068/Fax: (81)75-344-7107
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OMRON EUROPE B.V.
Sensor Business Unit,
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Germany
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OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC
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OMRON (CHINA) CO., LTD.
Room 2211, Bank of China Tower,
200 Yin Cheng Road (M),
Shanghai, 200120 China
Tel: (86)21-5037-2222/Fax: (86)21-5037-2200
In the interest of product improvement, specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Authorized Distributor:
Printed in Japan
Cat. No. Z190-E1-02
0505-0.1M (1103) (M)
Multi-Dimensional Sensor
Z550
Operation Manual
POWER
This manual explains menu operation method
and communication method with external
devices.
Cat.No. Z190-E1-02

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  • Page 1 Room 2211, Bank of China Tower, 200 Yin Cheng Road (M), Shanghai, 200120 China Tel: (86)21-5037-2222/Fax: (86)21-5037-2200 POWER In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. Authorized Distributor: This manual explains menu operation method and communication method with external devices.
  • Page 2 This operation manual describes the menu operations of the Controller. The Controller supports various methods of inspection by combining measurement methods and various settings. Please read this manual and related manuals thoroughly before using the Controller in order to operate it properly.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents/Menus INTRODUCTION Features SECTION 1 Basic Operations SECTION 2 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) SECTION 3 Other Functions SECTION 4 System Settings SECTION 5 Communication with External Devices SECTION 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance SECTION 7 Operation Manual Multi-Dimensional Sensor Z550...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Profile Monitor Digital Monitor Trend Monitor Learning Basic Operations (Conversational Menu) Step 1 Selecting the Sensor Installation Method Step 2 Selecting the Measurement Method Step 3 Setting the Measurement Region Step 4 Adjusting the Sensitivity Step 5 Setting Workpiece Position Detection Method...
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions(Expert Menu) Adjusting Images Detection Method Measurement Setting Auxiliary Setting Measurement Mode Selecting the Measurement Method Setting the Measurement Region Changing the Sensitivity Adjustment Method Setting the Workpiece Position Detection Method Setting Measurement Items Setting Calibration...
  • Page 6 Selecting the Sensor Installation Method Selecting Input Source of Scene Switching Setting Conditions at Startup Selecting How Height Coordinates are Handled Selecting the Displayed Number of Digits(Decimal Part) Using the Download Function Initialization Checking System Version SECTION 6 Communication with External Devices...

  • Page 7: Searching From Menu Hierarchy

    INTRODUCTION Searching from Menu Hierarchy Conversational Menu Start settings p.32 Measurement method p.34 Region p.36 Sensitivity p.37 Detect setting p.38 Measurement setting p.40 Height p.72 Changing p.98 (OUT0 to 7) Calibrate Step: 2 pts p.40 Step: 3 pts p.75 Upper p.109...
  • Page 8 INTRODUCTION Expert Menu Image Measurement method p.48 Region p.50 Sensitivity p.51 Details p.54 Height/Reflectance p.57 Detect setting p.56 p.67 Slant correct Height/position p.60 correct Reflectance correct p.64 Height p.72 Measurement setting p.70 Changing settings p.98 (OUT0 to 7) Step: 2 pts p.74...
  • Page 9 INTRODUCTION Parts Common between Two Menus Scene p.156 Submenus below this item vary depending on the submenu. Setting p.43 Tools Test measurement p.159 Surrounding image p.164 Backup p.166 Communication p.196 System p.174 specification Profile p.197 Environment setting Setting menu p.175 Download p.181...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Changing Measurement Items Sub-header The measurement items that have been set for the outputs can be changed. Overview and points of Clear any previously set measurement items in order to assign other measurement items.
  • Page 11 INTRODUCTION Notational Conventions Menu In this manual, menu items displayed on the screen are enclosed with [ ]. Submenus are separated using "/." Example: Move to [Tools/Backup]. This statement indicates to select the [Tools] menu followed by [Backup] to move to the Backup screen.
  • Page 12 INTRODUCTION MEMO Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 13: Section 1 Features

    SECTION 1 Features SECTION 1 explains the features of the Controller. Features of the Controller Operational Flow Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 14: Features Of The Controller

    Features Features of the Controller The Controller is a device used to measure the height, width, and area of a workpiece. It makes these measurements by irradiating laser beams onto the workpiece and receiving the reflected light with the CCD inside the sensor.
  • Page 15 Monitoring While Viewing the Measurement Status It is possible to visually keep track of how a workpiece is being detected on the monitor screen. It is also possible to output the displayed profile (distribution of height measurement values) to a...

  • Page 16: Operational Flow

    Start up the Controller Controller and display the profile. To learn about the basic flow from setting To learn about the basic flow from setting the conditions to executing the measurement the conditions to executing the measurement p.32...
  • Page 17 Save the inspection conditions. p.173 p.45 Environment settings Save the settings and shut down the Controller. Initialize the Initialize the Controller. . Back up the data. Back up the data. p.183 p.166 Back up the data in a PC. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 18 SECTION 1 Features MEMO Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 19: Section 2 Basic Operations

    SECTION 2 Basic Operations SECTION 2 shows the basic menu operations of the Controller. Starting Controller and Displaying Profile Menu Operations Input Device Screen Structure Menu Tree Triangle Mark Inputting Values Screen Types and Display Methods Image Monitor Profile Monitor...

  • Page 20: Starting Controller And Displaying Profile

    Basic Operations Starting Controller and Displaying Profile When the Controller is started up, the monitor displays the detection status.This is referred to as profile (plotted height information). No profile is displayed if the workpiece is not placed within the measurement range of the sensor.
  • Page 21 Sen0 [ 25] If the Image Monitor screen is not displayed, use [ 50] PEAK the SHIFT Key and Right key or SHIFT Key and Sen1 Left key on the console to switch between the PEAK monitor screens. Zero's OFF OUT 0 Screen types and display methods p.25...

  • Page 22: Menu Operations

    Up, Down, Left, and Right The Up and Down keys are used to move the cursor up or down and also to set keys values.
  • Page 23 Select this to check the sensor installation status and save settings and images in a PC as backup. System This is used to set the system conditions of the Controller. Select this mode to set communication specifications with external devices. Save Select this to save data in the flash memory in the Controller.
  • Page 24 SECTION 2 Basic Operations Menu Tree The Controller menus are hierarchical. Move the cursor to the required functions to set measurement conditions.Use the following procedures to move around the menu tree. Expert menu: Under [Set] Scn 0 Image Move the cursor to the item you want to select.
  • Page 25 SECTION 2 Basic Operations Triangle Mark Items with a triangle mark displayed to the right have selections. Use the following procedure to make a selection from the selections. Expert menu: Under [Set/Image/Details] Scn 0 Move the cursor to the item to be set.
  • Page 26 SECTION 2 Basic Operations Inputting Values This section explains how to input values required in order to set judgment conditions. Expert menu: Under [Set/Image/Details] Scn 0 Move the cursor to the item for which a value is to Priority Sampling time be changed.

  • Page 27: Screen Types And Display Methods

    Basic Operations Screen Types and Display Methods There are four monitor screens that can be used to display images on the Controller: Image Monitor, Digital Monitor, Trend Monitor, and Profile Monitor. These monitor screens are useful when it is required to check measurement information from various viewpoints.Switch between the monitor screens...

  • Page 28: Image Monitor

    Basic Operations Image Monitor This is the main monitor screen of the Controller. The first time the power supply is turned on after delivery, this screen is displayed.The Image Monitor screen consists of two displays, the profile display and the line brightness display. Use the TRIG Key to switch between the displays.
  • Page 29 SECTION 2 Basic Operations Line Brightness Display This display allows checking the line beam image and the brightness information for each line (line brightness). • At setting: It is possible to check whether sensitivity is appropriate. • During measurement: It helps analyzing factors when an error occurs.

  • Page 30: Profile Monitor

    +005.188000 PASS S+ / :Display S+ENT:Adjust Shaded 3D Image Display and Profile Display The profile or one horizontal line in the shaded 3D image is displayed at the lower part of the screen. Shaded 3-D Image Dark area: Low Bright area: High...
  • Page 31 Trend Display The measurement value at the trend cursor position is displayed in a time series. Press the TRIG Key to switch between display update and stop.It is also possible to specify the timing via an external trigger. Trend Cursor...

  • Page 32: Digital Monitor

    Basic Operations Digital Monitor This monitor screen is mostly used during line operation. Two or more measurement results that have been set for the output numbers of the displayed scenes appear. Output number Press the TRIG Key to switch the number.

  • Page 33: Trend Monitor

    Thin lines are used to represent the measurement start and measurement end timings. If the hold function has been set to [Hold (External)] or [Hold (Self)], the waveform prior to when the measurement is held is displayed. If the logging function has been specified, the waveform after the measurement is held is displayed.

  • Page 34: Learning Basic Operations (Conversational Menu)

    Selecting the Sensor Installation Method Step Set up the sensor so that it can project and receive laser beams properly so as to obtain correct measurement images. First, select whether the installation status of the connected sensor is "regular (mirror) reflection" or "diffuse reflection."...
  • Page 35 Console Monitor Image 1st scene Scn 0 Coordinate Individual Dec.pts 6 digits Select [End]. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Press the ESC Key. The screen display returns to Proceed to Step Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 36: Step 2 Selecting The Measurement Method

    It is possible to measure with higher accuracy by changing the measurement range in the height direction. Only the measurement range in the height direction is specified here. The measurement range in the width direction is automatically changed according to this setting. Please refer to Setup Manual for the measurement range of each sensor.
  • Page 37 0.50mm 0.42mm 0.33mm 0.25mm 0.17mm Select the measurement range while monitoring the 0.08mm image. To measure precisely select narrow range. ENT:Next ESC:Back Select the setting by pressing the ENT Key. The setting is registered. Proceed to Step Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 38: Step 3 Setting The Measurement Region

    In this case, set the measurement region so that only the measurement target is included. If there is a possibility that the position of the workpiece may be shifted, determine the size of the region taking the possible range of movement into consideration as well.

  • Page 39: Step 4 Adjusting The Sensitivity

    SECTION 2 Basic Operations Adjusting the Sensitivity Step Adjust the sensitivity so that the light density will not become excessive or insufficient. The default sensitivity adjustment method set at the shipment is [Multi].Select [Multi] under normal circumstances. Scn 0 Auto...

  • Page 40: Step 5 Setting Workpiece Position Detection Method

    Setting Workpiece Position Detection Method Step Use the detection function if it is anticipated that the position of the workpiece may be shifted. This function supports shifts in the position in the height and horizontal directions, and the inclination. Example: Measuring the gap between two locations...
  • Page 41 SECTION 2 Basic Operations Here, proceed to the next step without setting the detection method. See SECTION 3 for the explanation about how to set thedetection method. p.56 Scn 0 Height Slant correct Height & Pos correct Next Select [Next].

  • Page 42: Step 6 Setting Measurement Items

    Difference Top face Bottom face [Height] is set in [OUT0] as the default setting.To set an item other than [Height] in [OUT0], delete the existing measurement item. p.99 Other measurement items p.70...
  • Page 43 SECTION 2 Basic Operations A list of outputs appear. Scn 0 OUT0:Height OUT1: OUT2: Select the output for which [Step: 2 pts] is to be set. OUT3: OUT4: In this example, select [OUT1]. OUT5: OUT6: OUT7: The selections for measurement item appear.
  • Page 44 Average Peak Bottom Repeat the operations in steps to set the characteristic quantities of the measurement target line and the measurement point on the top face . A confirmation message appears. Reference will be registered. OK? Execute Cancel Back Select [Execute].

  • Page 45: Step 7 Starting Measurements

    OUT6 OUT7 The measurement result of OUT1 is displayed. Check that measurement is being performed correctly. To switch to the Profile Monitor, Trend Monitor, Digital Monitor or Image Monitor screen, press the SHIFT Key and Left/Right key. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 46 Changing Measurement Conditions Using the Adjustment Menu Press the SHIFT and ENT Keys at the same time to call up the adjustment menu. The main conditions can be called up using the adjustment menu; it is not necessary to return to the Set mode.

  • Page 47: Saving Settings And Exiting Controller Operation

    Execute Cancel Do not turn the power off or input a RESET signal while a message is being displayed in any save or load operation.Data in the memory will be destroyed, and the Controller may not operate correctly the next time it is started.
  • Page 48 SECTION 2 Basic Operations MEMO Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 49: Section 3 Setting Measurement Conditions(Expert Menu)

    SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) SECTION 3 explains how to set measurement conditions using the expert menu. Adjusting Images Selecting the Measurement Method Setting the Measurement Region Changing the Sensitivity Adjustment Method Detection Method Setting the Workpiece Position Detection Method...

  • Page 50: Selecting The Measurement Method

    The measurement range must be specified first. When the measurement range is changed, the data of the displayed scene is cleared. Only the measurement range in the height direction is specified here. The measurement range in the width direction is automatically changed according to this setting.Please refer to Setup Manual for the measurement range of each sensor.
  • Page 51 Select the measurement range while monitoring the 0.25mm 0.17mm image. 0.08mm Select the setting by pressing the ENT Key. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Coordinates when converting the measurement range p.179 Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 52: Setting The Measurement Region

    Specify only the region to be measured in order to increase the accuracy.If there is a possibility that the position of the workpiece can be shifted, determine the size of the region taking the range of movement into consideration as well.

  • Page 53: Changing The Sensitivity Adjustment Method

    Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Changing the Sensitivity Adjustment Method If the measurement results fluctuate, change the sensitivity adjustment method. The default sensitivity adjustment method set at the time of shipment is [Multi].The [Multi] setting is sufficient under normal circumstances. Minimum sampling...
  • Page 54 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) When Selecting [Fixed] Position a reference workpiece and select an appropriate sensitivity level while checking the light reception level. Color of Setting range Sensitivity workpiece LV0 (laser turned off) Bright · · ·...
  • Page 55 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) When Selecting [Multi] Position a reference workpiece and perform the following operations. The sensitivity level is automatically set for each line based on the brightness of the reflection from the reference workpiece. Scn 0 Image...
  • Page 56 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Setting Detailed Sensitivity Conditions These detailed settings may be specified when either [Auto] or [Multi] has been selected as the sensitivity adjustment method. The default setting at the shipment is sufficient under normal circumstances. After changing the settings, perform a workpiece measurement to check that measurement can still be performed correctly.
  • Page 57 0 to 31 Sampling time 100 to 260 mm (in 10 ms intervals) 0 to 25 * The sampling time becomes longer than the values given in this table if the number of measurement points is increased. Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 58: Setting The Workpiece Position Detection Method

    Setting the Workpiece Position Detection Method As far as the position of a workpiece is fixed, it is possible to make the measurement with the measurement target lines and edge detection level specified initially. If, however, the workpiece moves, it is no longer possible to obtain accurate measurements.
  • Page 59 Reflectance Select the edge detection method. Select the edge detection method to be used for finding the position of the workpiece. The default setting at shipment, [Height], is sufficient under normal circumstances. Try selecting [Reflectance] if edges cannot be detected properly with [Height].
  • Page 60 Scn 0 Image Detect set Height Meas set Slant correct Extra set Move the cursor to [Height] or [Reflectance] and Height & Pos correct Meas mode press the ENT Key. Output The selections for edge detection method appear. Scn 0...
  • Page 61 (height position correction or reflectance correction) have Check the settings for already been performed. measurement items and correct data. Press the ENT Key. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 62 Compensating for Position Shift in the Height and Potion Directions Set the area for measuring the amount of position shift. The measurement value at this point is registered as the reference position; place the workpiece at the correct position before starting the settings.
  • Page 63 A profile graph appears. Check that the workpiece is positioned correctly and press the ENT Key. The screen for setting the area in the height direction appears. Keep the default setting (the entire screen) if compensation in the height direction is not necessary.
  • Page 64 Right Left Select the edge search direction. Points that can be detected at the specified edge level are displayed as measurement point candidates. Repeat pressing the Left or Right key until the cross cursor appears at the point to be used as the reference position.
  • Page 65 Height & Pos None Meas mode Move the cursor to [None] and press the ENT Key. Reference Output The selections appear. None Height Position Height&Pos Select the compensation direction. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 66 Measurement target lines Reflectance display Position direction Edge detection level Position registered as the reference The edge detection level specified here is also used for edge related measurement items (such as edge position and width). Scn 0 Image Detect set...
  • Page 67 LV TH: The reflectance corresponding to the edge detection level Press the ENT Key to select the setting. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Select [Reference]. A profile graph appears. Check that the workpiece is positioned correctly and press the ENT Key.
  • Page 68 Reflectance I nactive Meas mode Move the cursor to [Inactive] and press the ENT Edge level Output Reference Key. The selections appear. Inactive Active Select [Active]. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 69 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Inclination Compensation Set the area for measuring the inclination. The measurement value at this point is registered as the reference position; therefore, place the workpiece at the correct position before you start settings.
  • Page 70 The screen for setting height 1 appears. Specify the start and end lines. Left/Right key: Moves the cursor. (Press these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly.) ENT Key: Selects the setting. ESC Key: Cancels the setting.
  • Page 71 Extra set None Height & Pos Reference Meas mode Move the cursor to [None] and press the ENT Key. Output The selections appear. Inactive Active Select [Active]. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 72: Setting Measurement Items

    Up to eight measurement items can be set for each scene. The Controller provides 12 measurement items, each of which can be assigned to outputs OUT0 to OUT7.In other words, it is possible to perform up to eight measurements simultaneously.
  • Page 73 The measurement items are set by a user-defined p.95 equation. The measurement result of an output can be assigned to the equation. When using the position compensation function, set [Detect set] and [Meas set] in this order. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 74 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Height Measure the height of the workpiece. The following conditions will be used as an example for describing the setting procedures. Height Measurement target lines Scn 0 Image Detect set Meas set Extra set Meas mode Select [Meas set].
  • Page 75 A confirmation message appears. Reference will be registered. OK? Select [Execute]. Execute Cancel Back The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 76 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Step: 2 pts Level differences, grooves, and other items of workpieces can be measured. Specify two measurement target regions. The difference between the measurement points in the regions, i.e., the gap between them, is calculated. Difference...
  • Page 77 Level differences, grooves, and other items of workpieces can be measured. Specify two regions for the bottom face and one region for the top face. The difference, i.e., the gap between the average of the bottom face measurements and the top face measurement, is calculated.
  • Page 78 Angle The measurement line setting screen for bottom face region 1 appears. Specify the start and end lines of bottom face region Left/Right key: Moves the cursor. (Press these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly.) ENT Key: Selects the setting.
  • Page 79 A confirmation message appears. Reference will be registered. OK? Select [Execute]. Execute Cancel Back The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 80 The edge position of the workpiece can be measured. Specify the edge detection level. Edges corresponding to that level will be searched. The following conditions will be used as an example for describing the setting procedures. Edge position Edge level...
  • Page 81 Specify the start and end lines. Left/Right key: Moves the cursor. (Press these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly.) ENT Key: Selects the setting. ESC Key: Cancels the setting. The edge level setting screen appears.
  • Page 82 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Points that can be detected at the specified edge level are displayed as measurement point candidates. Repeat pressing the Left or Right key until the cross cursor appears at the edge to be detected.
  • Page 83 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Width The difference between two edges can be measured. The following conditions will be used as an example for describing the setting procedures. Width Edge level Scn 0 Image Detect set Meas set Extra set Select [Meas set].
  • Page 84 Right Left Select the edge search direction. Points that can be detected at the specified edge level are displayed as measurement point candidates. Keep pressing the Left or Right key until the cross cursor appears at the edge to be detected.
  • Page 85 A confirmation message appears. Reference will be registered. OK? Select [Execute]. Execute Cancel Back The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 86: Edge Center P

    SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Edge Center The center position between two edges can be measured. The following conditions will be used as an example for describing the setting procedures. Edge center Edge level Scn 0 Image Detect set...
  • Page 87 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Peak/Bottom The peak or bottom in the selected region can be measured. The following conditions will be used as an example for describing the setting procedures. Peak Position Scn 0 Image Detect set...
  • Page 88 In this example, select [Peak]. A confirmation message appears. Reference will be registered. OK? Select [Execute]. Execute Cancel Back The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 89 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Angle The inclination of the workpiece is measured. The following conditions will be used as an example for describing the setting procedures. First Second point point Scn 0 Image Detect set Meas set Extra set Select [Meas set].
  • Page 90 A confirmation message appears. Reference will be registered. OK? Select [Execute]. Execute Cancel Back The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 91 The cross-sectional area of the workpiece can be measured. Specify the bottom face. The cross-sectional area is calculated by integrating the distances between each of the measurement points and the bottom face. The following conditions will be used as an example for describing the setting procedures. Cross-sectional area...
  • Page 92 The measurement line setting screen for the first point appears. Specify the start and end lines. Left/Right key: Moves the cursor. (Press these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly.) ENT Key: Selects the setting. ESC Key: Cancels the setting.
  • Page 93 (Press these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly.) ENT Key: Selects the setting. A confirmation message appears. Reference will be registered. OK? Select [Execute]. Execute Cancel Back The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 94 The distribution (roughness) of the height measurements relative to the reference line can be measured.Select [Roughness Ra] in order to obtain the average roughness, and [Roughness Ry] in order to obtain the maximum roughness value. Operations other than the above are common for both selections.
  • Page 95 The measurement line setting screen for reference line 1 appears. Specify the start and end lines. Left/Right key: Moves the cursor. (Press these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly.) ENT Key: Selects the setting. ESC Key: Cancels the setting.
  • Page 96 ENT Key: Selects the setting. ESC Key: Cancels the setting. A confirmation message appears. Reference will be registered. OK? Execute Cancel Back Select [Execute]. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 97 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Define It is possible to set up an arithmetic expression using the measurement result of another output. Output number for which equation is set. OUT3 OUT1 OUT2 Equation OUT0 OUT5 List of Items...
  • Page 98 Function Calculation The absolute value is calculated. ABS (argument) The largest value among the arguments is returned. MAX (Argument 1, Argument 2, Argument 3,...) The smallest value among the arguments is returned. MIN (Argument 1, Argument 2, Argument 3,...) The average value of the arguments is calculated.
  • Page 99 OUT3 OUT4 Cons Select [Set] when the equation has been entered. A confirmation message appears. Reference will be registered. OK? Execute Cancel Back Select [Execute]. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 100 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Changing Measurement Items The measurement items that have been set for the outputs can be changed. Clear any previously set measurement items in order to assign other measurement items. Scn 0 OUT0:Height OUT1:Step: 2 pts...
  • Page 101 The selections appear. Scn 0 Change Calibrate Output Delete Select [Delete]. A confirmation message appears. Delete OUT0 settings. Execute Cancel Select [Execute]. The measurement item for the selected output is cleared and the screen display will return to Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 102: Setting Calibration

    When calibration is executed, the span and offset will be set automatically. It is also possible to make adjustment using [Output]. It is not possible to execute calibration for the following measurement items: Angle, Area, Arithmetic average roughness, and Define.
  • Page 103 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Example 2: In the case of [Edge position] Edge position: 5 mm Compensate for a measurement value of 4.95mm, so that it can be registered as 5 mm. Measurement value Compensate for this error.
  • Page 104 Select [Set]. The measurement screen for point 1 appears. Press the ENT Key without a workpiece in position. The screen for selecting the position of point 1 will be appears. Set the value to 0.00000 and press the ENT Key.
  • Page 105 Applicable measurement items: Step: 2 pts, Step: 3 pts, Width Example: In case of [Step: 2 pts] Difference: 5 mm Compensate for a measurement value of 4.95 mm, such that it is registered as 5 mm. Measurement value Compensate for this error.
  • Page 106 Select [Meas set]. Output The selections for output appear. Scn 0 OUT0:Height OUT1:Step: 2 pts OUT2:Edge position OUT3:Define OUT4: Move the cursor to [Step: 2 pts] and press the ENT OUT5: Key. OUT6: OUT7: The selections appear. Scn 0 Change Calibrate Output Select [Calibrate].
  • Page 107 The screen for selecting the position of point 2 appears. Set the value to 5.00000 and press the ENT Key. A confirmation message appears. System will be calibrated. Execute Cancel Select [Execute]. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 108 The selections appear. Scn 0 Change Calibrate Output Delete Select [Calibrate]. The selections appear. Clear Select [Clear]. A confirmation message appears. Clear calibration data? Execute Cancel Select [Clear]. The setting will be cleared and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 109: Setting Span And Offset

    Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Setting Span and Offset The span and offset can be set in order to fine-tune the measurement values. They can be specified for each output. They have been set automatically after executing the calibration; make modification as necessary.
  • Page 110 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) The selections for output appear. Scn 0 OUT0:Height OUT1:Step: 2 pts OUT2: Move the cursor to the output to be set and press OUT3: OUT4: the ENT Key. OUT5: OUT6: OUT7: The selections appear.

  • Page 111: Setting The Judgment Conditions

    SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Setting the Judgment Conditions The range of measurement values to be judged as a PASS can be set.(-999.999999 to 999.999999) The judgment can result in either one of the following three cases. Output...
  • Page 112 Upper [mm] 0.125000] Lower [mm] [ -0.125000] Specify [Upper] and [Lower]. Hold None Zero [mm] 0.000000] Span [1.000000] Offset [mm] 0.000000] Slant error Inactive Unit Select [End]. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 113: Selecting Hold Conditions For Measurement Values

    How to set the logging function p.126 It is possible to hold the following five types of values. The item to be held can be specified for each output (OUT0 to 7). Item Meaning Sampling The value at the start of the measurement is held.
  • Page 114 Meas mode Select [Meas set]. Output The selections for output appear. Scn 0 OUT0:Height OUT1:Step: 2 pts OUT2: Move the cursor to the output to be set and press OUT3: OUT4: the ENT Key. OUT5: OUT6: OUT7: The selections appear.

  • Page 115: Selecting Inclination Compensation Error Handing

    Selecting Inclination Compensation Error Handing This function is only valid when Inclination compensation has been specified. Select whether or not to treat the measurement result as an error when it is not possible to measure the reference height of a region.
  • Page 116 0.125000] Lower [mm] [ -0.125000] Hold None Select [Slant error]. Zero [mm] 0.000000] Span [1.000000] Offset [mm] 0.000000] Slant error Inactive Unit Inactive Active Select [End]. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 117: Select The Display Unit

    SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Select the Display Unit The unit of the measured values to be displayed on the monitor screen can be selected.(mm, mm , µm, µm , no unit; mm is set at shipment) The unit can be specified for each output.
  • Page 118 [ -0.125000] Select the unit from the selections for [Unit]. Hold None Zero [mm] 0.000000] Span [1.000000] Offset [mm] 0.000000] Slant error Unit Select [End]. None The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 119: Setting Averaging Number

    The average of the set number of measurements can be output as the measurement result. Set this function to disregard sudden changes in the waveform. Selections for averaging number 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256 measurements (set to eight measurements at shipment) Measurement response time Measurement...

  • Page 120: Setting Trigger For Hold Measurement

    Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Setting Trigger for Hold Measurement The hold function allows maintaining a certain value obtained during a measurement from the start to end of the measurement. How the timing to start and end the measurement should be entered, is selected here.
  • Page 121 TRG terminal of the terminal block is turned on. The trigger off timing is not synchronized with the TRG terminal. Specify the times at which to turn the trigger on and off in advance. Trigger OFF Trigger ON...
  • Page 122 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Setting [Hold (External)] The display start position when the external trigger is turned on can be specified together with the time until the measurement is completed. Scn 0 Image Detect set Meas set...
  • Page 123 If the trigger on position and the measurement target area Through are different, specify the time difference. The measurement start position can be the same as the trigger on position if it is not necessary to specify the time Start of measurement 239.04 ms difference.
  • Page 124 The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Setting [Hold (Self)] A waveform of the workpiece shape can be obtained using the Trend Monitor screen, and the self trigger level can be set based on this waveform.
  • Page 125 The selections apepar. Free Hold (External) Select [Hold (Self)]. Hold (Self) Logging The trigger setting screen appears. Trigger OUT0 Direction Select the output (OUT0 to OUT7) to be used as the Execute Cancel trigger and the direction. Select [Execute]. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 126 (Press these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly.) Specify the trigger on position. The waveform display will be started from this position when the trigger is turned on. (Only when the display mode is [Trig]) The trigger position is The trigger position is set at the left edge.
  • Page 127 If the trigger on position and the measurement target area are different, specify the time difference. The measurement start position can be the same as the trigger on position if it is not necessary to specify the time Start of measurement 239.04ms difference.

  • Page 128: Using The Logging Function

    "accumulate once every 300 measurements" using the logging function, it is possible to accumulate data for a day because 100 ms × 300 × 3000 = 90000 sec = 1500 min = 25h. When logging data once every...
  • Page 129 Profile 2.988 [H] Logged data will be cleaned and set will be updated. Select [Execute]. Execute Cancel Back The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Z550 The logging data accumulated so far is cleared. Operation Manual...

  • Page 130: Setting The Detailed Conditions

    SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Setting the Detailed Conditions Noise filtering, outputting measurement failure, and other optional methods can be set in more detail. Adjust the conditions when the measurement cannot be performed properly. Scn 0 Image Detect set...
  • Page 131 SECTION 3 Setting Measurement Conditions (Expert Menu) Filter The profile data can be made smoother if it is infected with noise.Smoothing is performed in the position direction. Option Meaning None (Set at No smoothing. shipment) Average 2, 4,8, 16, Smoothing is performed using the average value of adjacent data. The values to 32, 64 the left indicate the number of data to be averaged over.
  • Page 132 desired.
  • Page 133 This function can be applied to the measurement of a workpiece with a hole.Select [ALL] to always interpolate between the existing data regardless of the number of pixels.
  • Page 134 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 Controller to hold the previous data. Option...
  • Page 135 Set the hysteresis width for judgment upper/lower limit if the HIGH/PASS/LOW judgment does not stabilize near the boundary. Setting range 0.000000 to 999.999999 Example: When HI is 100.000000 mm, LO is 80.000000 mm, and the judgment value hysteresis value is 0.050000 mm Hysteresis 0.050000 100.00000 Hysteresis 0.050000...

  • Page 136: Selecting Measurement Mode

    Trg (External) One measurement is performed each time the TRG signal input of the terminal block is turned on and then the result is output. (The upper limit of the communication baud rate for profile data output is 115,200 bps.)

  • Page 137: Section 4 Other Functions

    SECTION 4 Other Functions SECTION 4 describes additional functions provided to make use of the Controller in a more convenient manner. Using the Force-Zero Function Changing the Screen Display Switching Scenes Testing Measurement Performance (Test) Checking the Line Beam Position (Surrounding Image)

  • Page 138: Using The Force-Zero Function

    Other Functions Using the Force-Zero Function It is possible to register the height of a "0" reference value and output the measurement value as a ± tolerance relative to this reference value. Example 1: The height of the workpiece is set as the reference value, and the tolerance is output as the measurement value.
  • Page 139 SECTION 4 Other Functions The selections for output appear. Scn 0 OUT0:Height OUT1:Step: 2 pts Move the cursor to the output to be set and press OUT2: OUT3: the ENT Key. OUT4: OUT5: OUT6: OUT7: The selections appear. Scn 0...

  • Page 140: Rs-232C P

    This example shows how to execute the force-zero function from the console when the Image Monitor screen is displayed. It is also possible to specify to use the force-zero function from the terminal block or via RS-232C.
  • Page 141 Zero's ON +000.000000 PASS Executing Force-Zero for All Outputs Scn 0 NEAR Position the reference workpiece. Move the cursor to [Zero's OFF] and press the ENT Key. OUT 0 Zero's OFF +005.188000 PASS A confirmation message appears. The zero point will be force-set.
  • Page 142 SECTION 4 Other Functions How to Cancel the Force-Zero Function Perform the following operations in order to cancel the force-zero function. Scn 0 NEAR Move the cursor to [Zero' ON] and press the ENT Key. OUT 0 Zero's ON +000.000000 PASS A confirmation message appears.

  • Page 143: Changing The Screen Display

    SECTION 4 Other Functions Changing the Screen Display It is possible to change the items displayed on the Image Monitor, Digital Monitor, Trend Monitor, and Profile Monitor screens. The contents that can be changed vary depending on the type of screen.
  • Page 144 ENT Key: Selects the setting. A confirmation message appears. Enlarge? Execute Cancel Back Select [Execute]. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Press the ESC Key. The Image Monitor screen is displayed with the specified range enlarged. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 145 A confirmation message appears. Display will be initialized. Execute Cancel Select [Execute]. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Press the ESC Key. The Image Monitor screen appears. The enlaged display has been reset to the standard size. Z550...
  • Page 146 PEAK DARK BRIGHT Press the ENT Key. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Press the ESC Key. The Image Monitor screen is displayed, showing the line brightness at the changed cursor position. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 147 Other Functions Changing the Digital Monitor Screen Display It is possible to change the contents displayed in the left part of the screen display. The default setting at the shipment is to display the judgment upper and lower limits.To display measurement item names, change the settings.
  • Page 148 Press the ENT Key. The selections appear. Judgement Measurement Select an item to be displayed. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Press the ESC Key. The focus returns to the Digital Monitor screen. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 149 It is possible to change the screen view mode and the waveform display range. Changing View Mode The following two types of view modes are provided. This setting is the same as for the Profile Monitor screen. The setting that has been specified the last will become effective. Option...
  • Page 150 ] and press the ENT Time Key. The selections appear. Thru Tr i g Select a view mode. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Press the ESC Key. The Trend Monitor screen appears. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 151 SECTION 4 Other Functions Setting Display Range It is possible to change the range of the following two axes displayed on the screen. Vertical setting Scn 0 Maximum display 1div T: 0.996 [s] value V:0.1250[mm] V axis V axis Minimum display...
  • Page 152 Minimun [ -20.000000]mm Make the settings for each item. When selecting Time: Select [End]. Time [ 5.00]s The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Press the ESC Key. The Trend Monitor screen appears. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 153 SECTION 4 Other Functions Changing the Profile Monitor Screen Display It is possible to change the screen view mode, the display range of a waveform, and the cursor position in the profile or trend display. Changing View Mode The following two types of view modes are available.
  • Page 154 ] and press the ENT Key. The selections appear. Thru Tr i g Select a view mode. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Press the ESC Key. The Profile Monitor screen appears. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 155 SECTION 4 Other Functions Setting Display Range It is possible to change the range of the following two axes displayed on the screen. V axis 3D direction: V axis Scn 0 V axis T axis T axis T axis 1div T: 0.996 [s] V:0.1250[mm]...
  • Page 156 Minimun [ -20.000000]mm Make the settings for each item. When selecting Time: Time [ 5.00]s Select [End]. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Press the ESC Key. The Profile Monitor screen appears. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 157 SECTION 4 Other Functions Moving the Cursor It is possible to set the profile and trend display positions. Trend cursor Profile cursor Scn 0 1div x: 1.000 [s] y:10.0000[mm] Thru Display the Profile Monitor screen and enter the View mode.

  • Page 158: Switching Scenes

    The different situations (types of measurement workpieces and types of inspections required) in which measurements are performed are called "scenes" and the measurement conditions set in the Set mode are called "scene data." The scene function can be used to set up to 16 types of measurement conditions.
  • Page 159 Other Functions Copying Measurement Conditions to Other Scenes (Copying Scene Data) This function is useful for creating new scenes by copying scene data from another scene and changing some settings to suit the new requirements. Scn 0 Move the cursor to [Scn] and press the ENT Key.
  • Page 160 Other Functions Initializing Scene Measurement Conditions (Clearing Scenes) Use the following procedure to clear measurement conditions set in the Set mode, and to return scenes to their default settings. The measurement conditions must be cleared separately for each scene. Scn 0 Move the cursor to [Scn] and press the ENT Key.

  • Page 161: Testing Measurement Performance (Test)

    There are two types of measurement methods. • Test measurements can be performed continuously for the specified number of measurements only. • The TRIG Key can be used to specify the start and end of the test measurement period. The output number being tested is displayed.
  • Page 162 SECTION 4 Other Functions Performing Test Measurements Continuously for the Specified Number of Measurements Only Scn 0 Move the cursor to [Run ] and press the ENT Key. A list of modes appears. Scn 0 Tools System Select [Tools]. Save The selections appear.
  • Page 163 Make the required setting for [# of samples] and select [End]. The screen display returns to Display the output whose measurement value you want to check. Up/Down key: Switches between outputs. Press the TRIG Key. When measurement starts, the display changes from [STOP] to [RUN].
  • Page 164 Other Functions Using the TRIG Key to Specify the Start and End of Test Measurements Perform the same operations as those described in 1. to 3. in the procedure for selecting [# times] to display the test method selection menu. p.160 A menu for selecting test methods appears.
  • Page 165 SECTION 4 Other Functions The measurement results appear. Press the Left/Right key in order to switch between displays. Scn 0 Tools OUT0 -001.81313 mm [STOP] MAX-MIN Repeat the operations of in order to perform -0001.82836 +0000.00367 the test measurements again.

  • Page 166: Checking The Line Beam Position (Surrounding Image)

    Checking the Line Beam Position (Surrounding Image) Images of the area surrounding the part that the line beam strikes can be displayed on the screen. Whether or not the beam strikes the part required for measurement can be checked on the screen.This is a convenient function when the sensor is installed inside a device, preventing the measurement area from being checked directly.
  • Page 167 The image surrounding the line beam is displayed. Adjust the shutter time and sensitivity level if the image is not clear. Up/Down key: Change the shutter time (press these keys together with the SHIFT Key to change the shutter time quickly).

  • Page 168: Backing Up Setting Data

    Both system and scene data (for scenes 0 to 15) is saved or loaded together. Do not turn the power supply off or input a RESET signal while a message is being displayed in any save or load operation.Data in the memory will be destroyed, and the Controller may not operate correctly the next time it is started.
  • Page 169 Flow control None* Start the Hyper Terminal program on the PC and specify the communication settings as follows. The same communication settings must be used for both the Controller and the modem on the PC side. Item Setting value Bits per second (B)
  • Page 170 Z550 Sys+scn The selections for scenes appear. Scn 0 Tools Test Scn0 Surrounding image Scn1 Select the scene whose data is to be saved in the Backup Scene Z550 to PC Scn2 System PC to Z550 Scn3 Sys+scn Scn4 Scn5 Select [Scn0] in this example.
  • Page 171 When the transfer has been completed, the screen display returns to During the communication, the Controller will generate a timeout error if there is no response from the external device for more than 110 seconds. An error message appears on the screen.
  • Page 172 In the example provided below, the procedure for loading the scene data into scene 2 is explained. Data Perform the same operations as those described in 1. to 3. in the saving procedure to connect the Controller and PC. p.166 Select [Transfer/Send File] from the Hyper Terminal menu.
  • Page 173 When the transfer has been completed, the screen display returns to During the communication, the Controller will generate a timeout error if there is no response from the external device for more than 110 seconds. An error message appears on the screen.
  • Page 174 SECTION 4 Other Functions MEMO Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 175: Section 5 System Settings

    SECTION 5 System Settings SECTION 5 describes settings related to the system environment. Entering the System Mode Switching Menus Selecting the Sensor Installation Method Selecting Input Source of Scene Switching Setting Conditions at Startup Selecting How Height Coordinates are Handled...

  • Page 176: Entering The System Mode

    SECTION 5 System Settings Entering the System Mode To set conditions related to the system environment, it is necessary to enter the System mode. Scn 0 Move the cursor to [Run ] and press the ENT Key. A list of modes appears.

  • Page 177: Switching Menus

    Switching Menus The Controller is equipped with two types of menus, conversational menu and expert menu. With the default setting at the shipment, the Controller starts up with the expert menu selected. The following describes how to switch between these menus.

  • Page 178: Selecting The Sensor Installation Method

    System Settings Selecting the Sensor Installation Method Set up the sensor so that it can project and receive laser beams properly so as to obtain correct measurement images. First, select whether the installation status of the connected sensor is "regular (mirror) reflection"...

  • Page 179: Selecting Input Source Of Scene Switching

    SECTION 5 System Settings Selecting Input Source of Scene Switching Select whether scenes are switched via the console or using the terminal block.(Set to console at the shipment.) Scn 0 System Comm Profile Environment Download Enter the System mode and select [Environment].

  • Page 180: Setting Conditions At Startup

    System Settings Setting Conditions at Startup The conditions when the power is turned on can be set up here.By selecting a scene for which measurement conditions have been set in advance, it is possible to start the measurement as soon as the power supply is turned on.

  • Page 181: Selecting How Height Coordinates Are Handled

    SECTION 5 System Settings Selecting How Height Coordinates are Handled Select how the height coordinates are handled when the measurement range is changed. Example: When the measurement range is changed from 60 mm to 30 mm Individual coordinates +15 mm...

  • Page 182: Selecting The Displayed Number Of Digits(Decimal Part)

    SECTION 5 System Settings Selecting the Displayed Number of Digits (Decimal Part) Select the lowest digit of the measurement values displayed on the monitor screen (0 to 6 digits, set to 6 digits by default). Scn 0 System Comm Profile...

  • Page 183: Using The Download Function

    If the sensor is replaced while the download function is on, measurements cannot be taken correctly with the new sensor because the old sensor information (such as the measurement range) is still stored. Also, perform the above procedure when a sensor of the same model is used to replace the existing sensor. Scn 0...
  • Page 184 SECTION 5 System Settings Downloading the sensor information to the controller When the download function is on, download the sensor information to the controller in advance. Scn 0 System Comm Profile Environment Enter the System mode and select [Download]. Download p.174...

  • Page 185: Initialization

    Use the procedure shown below to return the controller to its default settings. How to clear measurement conditions for each scene p.158 When the Controller is initialized, all the settings return to their default values.To save the settings, back them up in a PC before performing initialization.

  • Page 186: Checking System Version

    SECTION 5 System Settings Checking System Version Use the following procedure to display the controller model number and the software version. Scn 0 System Comm Profile Environment Download Initialize Enter the System mode and select [Version]. Version p.174 Controller model number The version information appears.

  • Page 187: Section 6 Communication With External Devices

    SECTION 6 Communication with External Devices SECTION 6 provides details on the inputs and outputs used for communication with external devices via terminal blocks, RS-232C, or analog outputs. Analog Output Terminal Block Setting Output Method and Communication Specifications Input Format...

  • Page 188: Analog Output

    Communication with External Devices Analog Output Measurement results can be output as current in the range 4 to 20 mA and as voltage in the range -5 to 5 V. Only one of the outputs from OUT0 to 7 can be output.
  • Page 189 4mA(-5V) [ -20.000000]mm 20mA(+5V) [ 20.000000]mm Set the values in such a way that "4mA(-5V) < 20mA(+5V)." Select [End]. The setting will be registered and the screen display returns to Refer to Timing Charts for details on I/O timings. p.222...

  • Page 190: Terminal Block

    Communication with External Devices Terminal Block Setting Output Method and Communication Specifications The items to be output and the timing of the output can be specified according to the procedure below. The settings are enabled for all outputs. Scn 0...
  • Page 191 * The GATE signal is only output when [Hold (External)] or [Hold (Self)] is specified for [Extra set/ Logging/Hold].The GATE signal is always off if [Free] or [Logging] has been selected. Output timing differences due to off delay time...

  • Page 192: Input Format

    Scene Scene 0 Scene 1 • • • Scene 14 Scene 15 0: Off status 1: On status The time required to turn on an input terminal is "9.96 ms x 2" or more (excluding scene switching). Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 193: Output Format

    • Sufficient information on the measurement point cannot be obtained, even though the point has been set in the measurement item menu. (The image does not appear in the measurement range, the edge position cannot be detected, and other abnormalities.)
  • Page 194 [Meas mode] is set to [Trg (External)] or [Trg (RS-232C)]. All output terminals turn off when the mode is switched to a mode other than Run.The initial signal of the output terminals is off. The terminals, however, may turn on for approximately 0.5 seconds when the power supply is turned on.Make sure that these outputs are not treated as actual signals by...

  • Page 195: Rs-232C

    The Controller can perform non-protocol communications with an external device, such as a PC, via RS- 232C. Commands can be input only when the Controller is in the Run mode.Do not use the terminal blocks for input or output during command execution.

  • Page 196: Selecting Output Items

    SECTION 6 Communication with External Devices Selecting Output Items Specify items to be output via the RS-232C according to the following procedure. Scn 0 Image Detect set Meas set Extra set Enter the Set mode and select [Output]. Meas mode Output The selections appear.
  • Page 197 (e.g., MEASURE or JUDGE) is input from an external device. Trigger OFF When hold output or logging output is used, the measurement data is output after the profile data is output. It is not necessary to enter a data acquisition command (e.g., MEASURE or JUDGE). Data Measurement Measurement values are output to RS-232C.The output method is the...

  • Page 198: Setting Communication Specifications

    SECTION 6 Communication with External Devices Setting Communication Specifications The same communications settings must be used for both the Controller and the modem on the external device. Scn 0 System Enter the System mode and select [Comm]. Comm p.174 Profile...

  • Page 199: Setting The Profile Output Method

    SECTION 6 Communication with External Devices Setting the Profile Output Method Specify the communication method when profile data is output according to the following procedure. Scn 0 System Comm Profile Environment Initialize Enter the System mode and select [Profile]. Version p.174...
  • Page 200 Specify the range in such a way that the transmission End data 0 to 1023 start is equal to or less than the transmission end.

  • Page 201: Command Formats

    Obtains data accumulated in the period from the start to the end of measurement. At logging output: Obtains logging data from the latest data and up to 3000 points in the past. PROFILE or P Obtains profile data. (Can only be performed when the measurement mode is [Continuous].)
  • Page 202 A space is not necessary before.) Delimiter (3) Enter at the end of a command. Delimiter Output Format (Measurement Value) The measured values will be output with all of them closed to the right. Decimal Delimiter Sign portion Integer portion Example 1: In the case of 20.000000...
  • Page 203 Input Delimiter Output The averaging number is 4. Function 2..Changes the averaging number. (The only numbers that can be input are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256.) AVE <Number> Delimiter Input Command executed correctly : OK...
  • Page 204 Obtains the judgment upper limit for OUT0. 5.000000 Delimiter Output The upper limit is set to 5.000000. The judgment upper limit and judgment lower limit for the currently displayed scene are obtained using this command. Display the required scene before execution. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 205 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 • Set the limits so that the judgment upper limit is equal to or greater than the judgment lower limit. The setting range is -999.999999 to 999.999999. Command executed correctly : OK Delimiter Output...
  • Page 206 SCENE 2 Delimiter Input Delimiter Output In this example, the scene is switched to scene 2. It is not possible to switch scenes using RS-232C commands if [Environment/Scene] in the System mode is set to [Terminals].(ER is output.) Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 207 The total delay time for turning the laser off can be shortened with input from the terminal block. If the laser must be turned off instantaneously, use the LD-OFF input terminal block. How to input from terminal blocks. p.190...
  • Page 208 SECTION 6 Communication with External Devices Perform the following procedure in order to set and fix the optimum sensitivity for the workpiece to be measured. Example: SENS Delimiter Input Delimiter Output The optimum sensitivity is 17. SENS 15 19 170...
  • Page 209 Priority on sampling period (default selection when setting is omitted) • Specify values in the range from 0 to 31 (0 to 25 if the sampling period has priority) for the sensitivity level lower limit and sensitivity level upper limit.
  • Page 210 OUT7 All zero • Set the offset value used for force-zero execution.Set the value to be added to 0 in the range from -999.999999 to 999.999999. If this setting is omitted, the offset value that was set previously will be used.
  • Page 211 SECTION 6 Communication with External Devices Function 2..Cancels force-zero. ZERO 1 <Output> Input Delimiter Specify an output in the same way as in Function 1 (between 0 and 8). Command executed correctly : OK Delimiter Output Command not executed correctly...
  • Page 212 Output Item Meaning value Inclination Indicates that the inclination compensation has not been set, compensation status or the inclination compensation has been set and compensation has been completed normally. Indicates that the inclination compensation has been set but compensation has not been completed normally.
  • Page 213 Number of samples Indicates the number of samples contained in the profile (Fixed data to be output. value) Dummy Has been added in order to adjust the data length. (Fixed value) XMODEM transmission Indicates that it is set to 3 bytes. size Indicates that it is set to 2 bytes.
  • Page 214 *1 In the case of 1024 lines, for each line represented by three bytes of data, the measurement data is sent as 25 packets (1024 lines x 24 bits / 128 bytes = 24, plus 1 header packet = 25).
  • Page 215 Delimiter LD-OFF : LDOFF Delimiter Measurement not possible : RST Delimiter • The following judgment results will be output from the Controller. Output # Meaning PASS HIGH ERROR The last value measured is output if hold output is specified. Values according to the hold setting are output at logging output.
  • Page 216 Output The measurement value is 111.123456. • The most recent result of the measurement performed for the currently displayed scene is output. • The last value measured is output if hold output is specified. • Values according to the hold setting are output at logging output.
  • Page 217 • Specify an output coefficient between 1 and 1000. The output coefficient indicates the intervals between measurements that are output. The number of data items that will be output can be calculated using the formula below. In the case of hold output Measurement period ÷...
  • Page 218 • When changing trigger settings • When the measurement period is changed If the measurement is paused (e.g., when changing to the Set mode), logging data is maintained, but the data accumulated by the external trigger and self trigger is cleared.
  • Page 219 SECTION 6 Communication with External Devices Example: Assuming the measurement period is 1000 ms, one sampling period is 9.96 ms, and the total number of outputs is 2. TREND 0 2 Delimiter Input Obtains the measurement result of OUT0. Number of measurement values...
  • Page 220 SCNLOAD <Scene> Delimiter Input • Specify a scene between 0 and 15.If the argument is omitted, data is loaded into the scene being displayed. • The data transfer is performed using the XMODEM (-CRC or -SUM) protocol. The XMODEM (-1K) protocol is not supported.
  • Page 221 SCNSAVE <Scene> Input Delimiter • Specify a scene between 0 and 15.If the argument is omitted, the scene data being displayed is saved. • The data transfer is performed using the XMODEM (-CRC or -SUM) protocol. The XMODEM (-1K) protocol is not supported.
  • Page 222 • The data transfer is performed using the XMODEM (-CRC or -SUM) protocol. The XMODEM (-1K) protocol is not supported. • The Controller sends a READY signal to the host device when it has completed its initialization, and then starts to transfer data.
  • Page 223 SECTION 6 Communication with External Devices Other VERGET Function..Obtains the system's version information. VERGET Input Delimiter Command executed correctly : Version information Delimiter Output Command not executed correctly : ER Delimiter Example: VERGET Delimiter Input Z550-MC10(M)VerX.XX(S)VerX.XX(F)X.XX Delimiter Output Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 224: Timing Charts

    Timing Chart 1 Measurement mode Hold&Logging Continuous measurement Free Measurements are made at a fixed interval when the Controller is in the Measurement mode, and then the results are output.Hold measurement is not performed. Measurement time Image acquisition Calculation processing...
  • Page 225 RUN output BUSY output *1 Specify the measurement duration to 200 ms when the measurement time is 100 ms in order to set it to three times the measurement time. *2 ALL-PASS and ERROR outputs are always output at the timing when "hold" is set.
  • Page 226 RUN output OFF BUSY output OFF *1 Specify the measurement duration to 200 ms when the measurement time is 100 ms in order to set it to three times the measurement time. *2 ALL-PASS and ERROR outputs are always output at the timing when "hold" is set.
  • Page 227 RUN output OFF BUSY output OFF *1 ALL-PASS and ERROR outputs are always output at the timing when "no hold" is set. *2 The GATE output does not function at logging. *3 Profile data for which arithmetic processing has been completed when the PROFILE command is received is transmitted.
  • Page 228 Timing Chart 5 Measurement mode Hold&Logging Trigger measurement Free (External) Measurement is performed once when the TRG signal of the terminal block is turned on and the results are output. of terminal block Measurement time Up to 10 ms Image acquisition...
  • Page 229 RUN output OFF BUSY output OFF *1 Specify the measurement duration to 200 ms when the measurement time is 100 ms in order to set it to three times the measurement time. *2 ALL-PASS and ERROR outputs are always output at the timing when "hold" is set.
  • Page 230 RUN output OFF BUSY output OFF *1 Specify the measurement duration to 200 ms when the measurement time is 100 ms in order to set it to three times the measurement time. *2 ALL-PASS and ERROR outputs are always output at the timing when "hold" is set.
  • Page 231 (*2) PROFILE data (sent by Controller) RUN output OFF BUSY output OFF *1 ALL-PASS and ERROR outputs are always output at the timing when "no hold" is set. *2 The GATE output does not function at logging. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 232 Communication with External Devices Timing Chart 9 Measurement mode Hold&Logging Trigger measurement Free (RS-232C) Measurement is performed once when the CAPTURE command of RS-232C is entered, and then the results are output. CAPTURE command CAPTURE command (received by Controller) Measurement time Image acquisition...
  • Page 233 RUN output OFF BUSY output OFF *1 Specify the measurement duration to 200 ms when the measurement time is 100 ms in order to set it to three times the measurement time. *2 ALL-PASS and ERROR outputs are always output at the timing when "hold" is set.
  • Page 234 RUN output OFF BUSY output OFF *1 Specify the measurement duration to 100 ms when the measurement time is 100 ms in order to set it to twice the measurement time. *2 ALL-PASS and ERROR outputs are always output at the timing when "hold" is set.
  • Page 235 (*2) PROFILE data (sent by Controller) RUN output OFF BUSY output OFF *1 ALL-PASS and ERROR outputs are always output at the timing of "no hold" is set. *2 The GATE output does not function at logging. Z550 Operation Manual...
  • Page 236 SECTION 6 Communication with External Devices MEMO Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 237: Section 7 Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    SECTION 7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Z550 Operation Manual...

  • Page 238: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting This section lists the errors that may occur during Controller operation, along with their probable causes and remedies. The letters used in the reference page column represent the following reference materials: Setup: Setup Manual...
  • Page 239 Sensor connection status has To restore the previous connection conditions, turn off the power to changed. the Controller once, and then turn it on again after confirming the Click [Continue] to return all following items. settings to their default values.
  • Page 240 Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. Cat. No. Z190-E1-02 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.

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