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Omron ZS-DSU User Manual

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ZS-DSU (Ver 1.0)
Smart Sensors
Data Storage Unit
USER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Cat.No. Z210-E2-01 ZS-DSU (Ver 1.0) Smart Sensors Data Storage Unit USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Limitations Of Liability

    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 4: Performance Data

    The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for the products: •...

  • Page 5: Dimensions And Weights

    Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when tolerances are shown. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions. PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS OMRON shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable product, or any...

  • Page 6: Meanings Of Alert Symbols

    Indicates the possibility of explosion under specific conditions. Alert statements in this Manual The following alert statements apply to the products in this manual. Each alert statement also appears at the locations needed in this manual to attract your attention.

  • Page 7: Precautions For Safe Use

    • Do not use the product in environments where it can be exposed to inflammable/ explosive gas. • To secure the safety of operation and maintenance, do not install the product close to high-voltage devices and power devices. (2) Power Supply and Wiring •...

  • Page 8: Precautions For Correct Use

    • When using a commercially available switching regulator, make sure that the FG ter- minal is grounded. • If surge currents are present in the power lines, connect surge absorbers that suit the operating environment. • Before turning ON the power after the product is connected, make sure that the power supply voltage is correct, there are no incorrect connections (e.g.
  • Page 9 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 Do not use thinner, benzene, acetone or kerosene to clean the Data Storage Unit. ZS-DSU User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Editor's Note

    Index label Range: TASK1 to TASK4, Input A to Input I SAVE Set this item to ON to save logged data. Set this item to OFF in the case of sources that are used solely as logging triggers. Indicates the section Range: OFF, ON (default value: OFF) number and title.

  • Page 11: Visual Aids

    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 12: Table Of Contents

    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 Section 3 SETUP Setting Flow About Setup Basic Knowledge for Operation ZS-DSU User’s Manual...
  • Page 13 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...

  • Page 14: Contents

    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 6-11 Revision History 6-14 ZS-DSU User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT CONTENTS MEMO ZS-DSU User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: 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...

  • Page 17: Features Of The Data Storage Unit

    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 18 Features of the Data Storage Unit (3) USB Connection 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.

  • Page 19: Data Storage Unit Capabilities Logging Functions

    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 20 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. Judgement value...

  • Page 21: External Bank Function

    Data Storage Unit Bank data Alarm Output Function ● Threshold values can be set to logged data. Threshold values can be output as alarms (HH/LL) from the Data Storage Unit in addi- tion to controller judgment output. ZS-DSU User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: 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...

  • Page 23: Part Names And Functions

    (14) USB port (13) I/O Cable (1) CF power indicator Indicates that power is being supplied to the Memory Card. Lits when power is ON and is out when power is OFF. (2) CF access indicator Lits when the Memory Card is being accessed.
  • Page 24 This connector is for connecting the Multi-Controller or the Sensor Controller. (12) RS-232C connector Connect the RS-232 cable when you are connecting the Data Storage Unit to a per- sonal computer that does not have a USB port. (13) I/O Cable The I/O cable connects the Data Storage Unit to the power supply and external devices, such as timing sensors or programmable controllers.

  • Page 25: Brief Description Of Logging Function

    Logging data is saved on Memory Card in a proprietary binary file format (extender .log) to increase data writing speed. So that this logged data can be browsed on a personal computer, convert the data to CSV file using the PC-based conversion software, “CSV file converter for Data Storage Unit”, bundled with the Data Storage Unit.

  • Page 26: 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...

  • Page 27: About Installation And Connection

    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 28: Data Storage Unit

    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 29: Installing The Data Storage Unit

    ■ About channel No. when controllers are gang-mounted When collecting data from gang-mounted controllers on the Data Storage Unit, select the target controller by its channel No. The following shows how channel Nos. are assigned when controllers are gang-mounted. ●...

  • Page 30: Installation Procedure

    Push down until you hear it snap into place. Always hook the connector end of the device on the DIN track first.Hooking the I/O cable end on the DIN track first may impair the mounting strength of the DIN track attachment.
  • Page 31 Slide the Controller, and insert into the connector on the Controller Link Unit. ● Removal procedure The following describes how to remove the Data Storage Unit and controllers from the DIN track. Slide the controller, and remove from the connector on the Controller Link Unit.
  • Page 32 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...
  • Page 33 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. Push out the Data Storage Unit and controller from the rear of the panel towards the front.
  • Page 34 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...

  • Page 35: About The I/O Cable

    (2) GND The GND terminal is the 0V power supply terminal. When using a ZS-DSU with an NPN output, the GND terminal is also the common I/O terminal for all I/O except for the linear output. (3) OUT0 (HIGH output) This outputs judgment results (HIGH).
  • Page 36 (8) IN0 (external trigger (timing) input) This input is for externally controlling the logging trigger. (9) IN1 (line feed/row feed input) This input is for performing a line feed/row feed on the logging data at any desired posi- tion. (10) IN2 (sampling start) This input is for starting sampling from a sampling stopped state.
  • Page 37 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...
  • Page 38 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...

  • Page 39: How To Insert And Remove The Memory Card

    Memory Card ■ Removing the Memory Card Before removing the Memory Card, make sure that both the CF power LED and CF access LED are out. Removing the Memory Card with these LEDs lit might cause data recorded on the Memory Card to be lost, or damage the Memory Card or the Data Storage Unit.

  • Page 40: Section 3 Setup

    Initializing setup data 3-34 Checking system information 3-34 Setting the System Clock 3-34 Initializing the Memory Card 3-35 Setting the save start No. 3-35 Setting key lock 3-35 Setting the display language 3-36 Setting the Display Method 3-37 Setting the display...

  • Page 41: Setting Flow

    Memory Card, etc. Setting the data format p.3-29 Set the format that logging data is to be saved in. Save Setup Data After you have set the data, be sure to save the setup data. All settings will be p.3-33...

  • Page 42: External I/O

    Setting the display language External I/O p.4-1 Set the alarm outputs and the thresholds for alarm judgement. Setting the display method p.3-37 Set what is to be displayed on the Data Storage Unit during measurement in the RUN mode. ZS-DSU User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: About Setup

    When you switch the operating mode after changing the measurement conditions, you will be prompted to save the settings. Save the settings as required. If you turn off the Digital Storage Unit without saving these settings, the newly set measurement conditions will be cleared from memory.
  • Page 44 The No. at the top of each menu corresponds to a function key. “← → " displayed at the top right of the LCD screen indicates that the setup menu is made p of two or more pages.Scroll pages by the LEFT or RIGHT key.
  • Page 45 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→ ON] as the logging start trigger. Press function key 1 representing LOGGING I/O SET [LOGING].
  • Page 46 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...

  • Page 47: 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 48 ↓ DOWN key. Waiting↑ :TRIG This indicates that sampling has started, and that the Data Storage Unit is standing by for the logging start trigger. To start logging, press the ↑ UP key.(only when SW is selected for TRIGGER) Data Saving This indicates that data is being saved.
  • Page 49 ● 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.

  • Page 50: 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.)
  • Page 51 SourceA to J UPPER -999.999 to 999.999 LOWER -999.999 to 999.999 MODE IN, OUT p.3-24 SOURCE SOURCE A to J I/O SEL IN0 to 3, OUT0 to 4 ACTIVE OFF→ ON OFF→ ON, ON→ OFF HOUR 00h00m00s p.3-24 TIME 00h00m00s p.3-25 QUANT p.3-25...
  • Page 52 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 CF SIZE (Displays the RAM size.) p.3-34...
  • Page 53 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...

  • Page 54: Setting The Logging Conditions Source Settings

    Range: TASK1 to TASK4, Input A to Input I SAVE Set this item to ON to save logged data. Set this item to OFF in the case of sources that are used solely as logging triggers. Range: OFF, ON (default value: OFF) LABEL Sets the label for the logging data.

  • Page 55: 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 56 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...
  • Page 57 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 58 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 59 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 60: 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 61 Logging end ■ DATA SLOPE This item is for setting the change in the state of the data (measured value) as the log- ging end trigger. Set the trigger level. When the data falls above or below this preset trigger level value, this is taken to be the end trigger.
  • Page 62 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 63 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 64 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.

  • Page 65: Sampling Settings

    REPEAT Sampling data is stored to RAM and saved to Memory Card simultaneously. This type of logging is not affected by internal RAM size, and is suited to data logging over an extended period. (default value) Sampling Timing Chart p.3-28 STOP (stop conditions) Sets the sampling stop (start trigger standby state) conditions.

  • Page 66: Timing Charts

    BUSY output turns ON. • Data can be sampled at high speed during logging as data is buffered to internal RAM on the ZS- DSU without the Memory Card being accessed.The size of data that can be saved continuously without any omissions is affected by the size of the internal RAM on the ZS-DSU.
  • Page 67 • Data can be continuously stored as long as there is enough space on the Memory Card as sam- pling is performed while the sampled data is being saved to Memory Card. • Allow at least one second for the interval between the start trigger and the start trigger of the next repeat.

  • Page 68: Setting The Data Format

    Range: COLUMN, ROW (default: COLUMN) LF (line feed/row feed input) Sets whether or not to perform line feed or row feed by line feed/row feed sig- nals input externally. When “OFF” is set, line feeds or row feeds are performed each time.
  • Page 69 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. Source settings p.3-15 ZS-DSU 3-30 User’s Manual...

  • Page 70: 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.

  • Page 71: External Bank Function

    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 72: Setting The System Environment

    • The settings of all banks are saved regardless of the currently selected bank No. • After you have made or changed settings, be sure to save the setup data. All settings will be deleted if you turn the power OFF without saving the data. A message prompting you to save data will be dis- played if you change a mode without saving data after you have changed settings.

  • Page 73: 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 74: Initializing The Memory Card

    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. That start No. can be changed. Note that already existing Nos. will be overwritten if specified.

  • Page 75: 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...

  • Page 76: Setting The Display Method

    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.

  • Page 77: Setting The Lcd Display

    RUN Mode-MENU key-[LCD]-[CUSTOM] Setting Description ON/OFF Set this item to ON to display characters set at [CUSTOM] on the LCD screen. (default value: OFF) CUSTOM Use this setting to edit characters to display on the LCD screen. (max. 16 digits) •...

  • Page 78: 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...
  • Page 79 Section3 Setting the Display Method MEMO ZS-DSU 3-40 User’s Manual...

  • Page 80: 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...

  • Page 81: Alarm 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. FUN Mode-[I/O SET]-[JUDGE] Setting...

  • Page 82: Setting Judgment Conditions

    Measurement result PASS HIGH threshold) (ON when Measurement result < LOW threshold) Hysteresis (hysteresis width) can also be set to threshold values. Set hysteresis when judgments are unstable to prevent chattering. Selecting the Measurement Data Source p.4-2 TEACH Mode Method...

  • Page 83: Rs-232C Input/Output

    RS-232C Input/Output 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).

  • Page 84: Setting The Communication Specifications

    Section 4 RS-232C Input/Output Setting the Communication Specifications Set the RS-232C communications specifications. Match the communication specifications of the ZS-DSU to those of the external device. FUN Mode-[SYSTEM]-[COM] Setting Range LENGTH 8BIT, 7BIT (default value: 8BIT) 232C PARITY NON, OFF, EVEN (default value: NON)
  • Page 85 Section 4 RS-232C Input/Output MEMO ZS-DSU User’s Manual...
  • Page 86 Section5 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Periodic Continuous Logging Multi-point Simultaneous Logging Logging the Shape for Each Detected Workpiece ZS-DSU User’s Manual...
  • Page 87 Sampling data Logging start trigger Start Data to be saved in a file Logging end trigger Sampling interval For details on how to connect and install the Sensor Heads and controllers, refer to the “ZS-L Series User’s Manual”. ZS-DSU User’s Manual...
  • Page 88 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...
  • Page 89 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. Waiting : STOP Press the ↑ UP key again to start logging.
  • Page 90 Sampling data Logging start trigger Start Data to be saved in a file Logging end trigger Sampling interval For details on how to connect and install the Sensor Heads and controllers, refer to the “ZS-L Series User’s Manual.” ZS-DSU User’s Manual...
  • Page 91 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...
  • Page 92 10 ms. • The input to be used as the trigger must be set to an ON state longer than the sampling interval. • Allow at least one second for the interval between the start trigger and the start trigger of the next repeat.
  • Page 93 Sampling data Logging start trigger Start Data to be saved in a file Logging end trigger Sampling interval For details on how to connect and install the Sensor Heads and controllers, refer to the “ZS-L Series User’s Manual.” ZS-DSU User’s Manual...
  • Page 94 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 95 Data is logged for the duration that the ZS-LDC timing input is ON. • Logged data can be saved at the fastest speed of 150µs by setting ONE SHOT. However, the time that data can be saved continuously varies.In the case of this example, the time becomes roughly 10 minutes.
  • Page 96 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...
  • Page 97 • Does the display show the remaining number of points even p.3-8 though the number of data is not set to the trigger end conditions? • Does the display show the remaining time even though the time is not set to the trigger end conditions? Error indicator is lit.

  • Page 98: Common Error Messages

    Setting failed The preset setting values are • Set the values within the allow- out of range. able setting range. ■ Error messages when the external bank function is used Display Details Cause Countermeasure LCD screen File not found The specified bank file is not on Change bank file No.
  • Page 99 CompactFlash is used on the Data Storage Unit. CSV file An abbreviation for text delimited with commas. In this text file, data elements are delimited by a comma, which allows the data to be browsed on general-purpose spreadsheet soft- ware.
  • Page 100 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...
  • Page 101 Noise immunity 1500 V peak-to-peak, pulse width 0.1 µs/1 µs, rising edge: 1 ns pulse Vibration resistance (destructive) 10 to 150 Hz, 0.7 mm double amplitude, 80 min each in X, Y, and Z directions Shock resistance (destructive) 300 m/s...
  • Page 102 ZS-XPM2 (for 2nd unit onwards) Appearance Applicable controller ZS Series Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz, 0.7 mm double amplitude, 80 min each in X, Y, and Z directions Shock resistance 300 m/s 3 times each in six directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward) Materials Polycarbonate (PC), etc.
  • Page 103 Insulation resistance 100 MΩ (by 500 VDC megger) Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz, 0.7 mm double amplitude, 80 min each in X, Y, and Z directions Shock resistance 300 m/s 3 times each in six directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward)
  • Page 104 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 300 m/s 3 times each in six directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward) Materials Polycarbonate (PC), etc.
  • Page 105 Section6 APPENDIX MEMO ZS-DSU 6-10 User’s Manual...
  • Page 106 3-34 I/O circuit diagrams 2-12 I/O DATA 3-29 DATA (SLOPE) 3-18 3-22 IN0 to 4 2-11 DATA POINTS 3-25 Data Storage Unit Judgment Conditions Attaching the ferrite core 2-3 Installation KEYLOCK 3-35 Part Names LABEL 3-15 ZS-DSU 6-11 User’s Manual...
  • Page 107 LOWER LIMIT 3-19 3-23 trigger 3-21 Memory Card Start 3-16 EJECT 3-33 FORMAT 3-35 UPPER LIMIT 3-19 3-23 How to Insert and Remove USB port 2-14 INIT 3-35 wiring 2-10 remaining size SIZE 3-34 MODE 3-19 3-23 Mode Switch Non-procedural...
  • Page 108 Section6 INDEX MEMO ZS-DSU 6-13 User’s Manual...
  • Page 109 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...

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