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ZS-L Series (Ver 2.0)
Smart Sensor
USER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Cat. No. Z208-E1-02 ZS-L Series (Ver 2.0) Smart Sensor USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 • Please keep this manual in a safe place so that it can be referred to whenever necessary. • Please keep this manual in a safe place so that it can be referred to whenever necessary.
  • Page 3 APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS (Please Read) INTRODUCTION FEATURES SECTION 1 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION SECTION 2 SETUP SECTION 3 EXTERNAL I/O SECTION 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES SECTION 5 APPENDIX SECTION 6 User’s Manual Smart Sensor 2D CMOS Laser Type ZS-L Series...
  • Page 4 PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. In no event shall responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted. IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON’S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS...
  • Page 5 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 6 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 7: Meanings Of Alert Symbols

    Indicates general prohibitions for which there is no specific symbol. 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 8: 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 9: Precautions For Correct Use

    Extension Cable: ZS-XC_B(R): within 22 m (including Sensor Head. Up to two Exten- sion Cables can be daisy-chained.) The cable may break at locations when it is made to bend. So, use the robot cable type Extension Cable (ZS-XC5BR). • Use only combinations of Sensor Heads and Sensor Controllers specified in this man- ual.
  • Page 10 Do not use thinner, benzene, acetone or kerosene to clean the Sensor Head and Sen- sor Controller. If large dust particles adhere to the front filter of the Sensor Head, use a blower brush (used to clean camera lenses) to blow them off. Do not blow the dust par- ticles with your mouth.

  • Page 11: Editor's Note

    (measurement cycle: approx. 4 ms) In the HIGH SPEED mode, the measurement cycle changes according the actual settings. (When only the average count is set, the measurement cycle becomes the maximum speed (approx. 110 Movement s).) Check the actual measurement cycle at [INFO]-[CYCLE] under the top menu.
  • Page 12 Editor's Note ■ Meaning of Symbols Menu items that are displayed on the Sensor Controller’s LCD screen, and windows, dialog boxes and other GUI elements displayed on the PC are indicated enclosed by brackets [aa]. ■ Visual Aids Indicates points that are important to ensure full product performance, such as operational precautions and application procedures.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Attaching the ferrite core 2-11 Installing the Sensor Head 2-12 Connecting Sensor Heads 2-18 SmartMonitor ZS 2-19 Installing SmartMonitor ZS on a personal computer 2-19 Starting up SmartMonitor ZS 2-23 Section 3 SETUP Setting Flow About Setup Basic Knowledge for Operation ZS-L User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Contents

    Setting Gain 3-17 Setting the Filter Function 3-18 Setting Smooth 3-18 Setting Average 3-19 Setting Differentiation 3-19 Setting Output Processing of Sensing Information 3-20 Setting Scaling 3-20 Setting Hold Functions 3-24 Setting Zero Reset 3-28 Setting Threshold Values 3-31 Setting the Display Method...
  • Page 15 RS-232C Specifications 4-11 Setting the Communication Specifications 4-12 Section 5 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Measuring the Front Side of Black Sheet Rubber Measuring the Height of a PCB Surface Measuring the Thickness of Glass Section 6 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Error Messages and Countermeasures Q&A...
  • Page 16 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT CONTENTS Linearity Characteristic by Materials 6-33 Version Up Information 6-42 INDEX 6-43 Revision History 6-47 ZS-L User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Section 1 Features

    Section 1 FEATURES ZS-L Features ZS-L Applications Basic Configuration Part Names and Functions 1-10 ZS-L User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Zs-L Features

    ZS-L Features ZS-L Features The ZS-L Series is a 2D CMOS laser type displacement sensor. It is provided with a high- performance sensing function that uses a 2D CMOS image sensor, features a high-speed transmission capability free from data degradation as a result of 100% digital handling of data, and is extremely easy-to-use and handy.
  • Page 19 Connection extended up to 22 m p.1-7 (4) Business Card-size Sensor Controller • The Sensor Controller is designed to be compact so that it can be installed at a wide range of sites. External Dimensions p.6-18 • Large-size LCD screen and direct function keys ensure outstanding operability.

  • Page 20: Zs-L Applications

    Detection of transparent workpieces such as glass Proprietary sensing algorithms enable the detection of workpieces through which light passes through. Up to 3 sheets of glass can be detected, which means that the glass thickness and gap between glass sheets can be measured. ZS-L...
  • Page 21 Display of various measurement information Various measurement information can be displayed on the sub-display (lower section) on the Sensor Controller. LCD screens can be customized to change the display of desired information to easier- to-understand terminology. LD ON ZERO ENABLE Displays measured values.
  • Page 22 ● Installable away from the sensing object The ZS-L Series can be installed up to 95 mm (ZS-LD80) or up to 250 mm (ZS-LD200) away from the measuring point. This allows workpieces to be measured at a position that is not influenced by the workpiece flying up or the interference of peripheral mech- anisms.
  • Page 23 • Only the ZS-XC_B(R) cable allows this extended connected.Note, however, that the connection with the ZS-XC_A cannot be extended. • The cable may break at locations when it is made to bend. So, use the robot cable type Extension Cable (ZS-XC5BR).
  • Page 24 SmartMonitor ZS enables the following: ● Easy Sensor Controller setup and log management Measurement conditions can be set up, and settings saved, read or copied. * The screen show here may differ from the actual screen. ● Real-time verification of changes in detection workpiece height The measurement conditions can be changed while verifying the measurement state by a waveform.

  • Page 25: Basic Configuration

    *1 Only two of the ZS-XC_B(R) cables can be connected in series. This is not possible on the ZS-XC_A. Cables may break at locations where bending occurs on the cable. Use the robot cable type extension cable (ZS-XC5BR). ZS-L User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Part Names And Functions

    Section 1 Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions The following describes the names and functions of parts on the Sensor Controller and Sensor Head. ■ Sensor Controller (13) Sensor Head connector (1) Laser indicator (2) Zero Reset indicator...
  • Page 27 Before operating this switch, make sure that the Sensor Controller is turned OFF. Also, make sure that the load connected to “linear output wire (co-axial) – linear GND wire” satisfies the rating of the set state (voltage or current output) before turning the Sensor Controller ON. Otherwise, the Sensor Controller may be damaged.
  • Page 28 • At least either of these indicator lights or flashes after the Sensor Head is turned ON. • Both indicators go out for 15 to 25 seconds after the Sensor Head is turned ON to indicate that the laser beam is OFF.

  • Page 29: Section 2 Installation & Connection

    About the I/O cable Sensor Head 2-11 Attaching the ferrite core 2-11 Installing the Sensor Head 2-12 Connecting Sensor Heads 2-18 SmartMonitor ZS 2-19 Installing SmartMonitor ZS on a personal computer 2-19 Starting up SmartMonitor ZS 2-23 ZS-L User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: About Installation And Connection

    About Installation and Connection About Installation and Connection ■ Checking the installation environment Read “Precaution for Safe Use” at the beginning of this manual, and check the installa- tion environment. ■ Checking the installation site Read “Precaution for Correct Use” at the beginning of this manual, and check the installation site.

  • Page 31: Sensor Controller

    This section describes installation of the Sensor Controller, and connection of the I/O cable. Before connecting/disconnecting peripheral devices, make sure that the Sensor Controller is turned OFF. The Sensor Controller may break down if the Sensor Controller is connected or disconnected while the power is ON. Attaching the ferrite core Attach the ferrite core (provided with the Sensor Controller) to the input/output cable of the Sensor Controller.

  • Page 32: Installing The Sensor Controller

    Push down until you hear it snap into place. Always hook the connector end of the Sensor Controller 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 33 Section 2 Sensor Controller ■ Mounting on a panel The optional Panel Mount Adapters (ZS-XPM1) can be used to mount the Sensor Con- troller on a panel. Panel cutout dimensions p.6-20 Push out the Sensor Controller from the rear Panel of the panel towards the front.
  • Page 34 Install the Sensor Controller with Panel Mount Panel Adapters attached onto the panel from the front. Take care not to pinch the I/O cable. Hook the hooks of the mounting fixture onto Mounting the two holes of the smaller Mount Adapters fixture and tighten the screws.

  • Page 35: About The I/O Cable

    PNP output, the power supply terminal is also the common I/O terminal for all I/O except for the linear output.Supply power from a DC power supply unit that has a coun- termeasure (safety ultra-low voltage circuit) built-in for preventing high voltages from occurring.
  • Page 36 Section 2 About the I/O cable (7) OUT4 (BUSY output) This turns ON during sampling with the hold function enabled. It allows you to check whether or not the self-trigger is functioning correctly. It also turns ON during bank switching.
  • Page 37 Purple White Orange Current output 4 to 20 mA Current voltage/ Co-axial (black) Linear output output selector switch 40 Ω Current output: 300Ω or less Voltage output Load Voltage output: 10 kΩ or more Shielded Linear GND ZS-L User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 Purple White Orange Current output 4 to 20 mA Co-axial (black) Linear output Current voltage/ output selector switch Current output: 300 Ω or less 40Ω Voltage output Load Voltage output: 10 kΩ or more Shielded Linear GND ZS-L 2-10 User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Sensor Head

    Attaching the ferrite core Attach the ferrite core (provided with the Sensor Head) to both ends of the Sensor Head cable. If the ferrite core comes loose from the cable, fasten the ferrite core in place with the Insure Lock (supplied). Insure Lock...

  • Page 40: Installing The Sensor Head

    Judgment error occurs when measuring workpieces of markedly different materials and color. This error can be minimized by installing the Sensor Head with the line formed by the emission and reception axes parallel to the boundary line on the workpiece as fol- lows.
  • Page 41 Section 2 Sensor Head ● Measuring in narrow grooves When the workpiece is an indented section enclosed with inner walls or is located in a groove, install the Sensor Head so that the emission and reception axes are not blocked. Wrong Right ●...
  • Page 42 Section 2 Sensor Head ■ Adjusting mutual interference When using two or more Sensor Heads next to each other, mutual interference will not occur if other beam spots are outside the shaded areas in the following diagrams. • ZS-LD20T/LD20ST (unit:mm) •...
  • Page 43 Section 2 Sensor Head • ZS-LD50/LD50S (unit:mm) 11 9.5 • ZS-LD80 (unit:mm) ZS-L 2-15 User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 Section 2 Sensor Head • ZS-LD130 (unit:mm) 14.5 • ZS-LD200 (unit:mm) ZS-L 2-16 User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 Section 2 Sensor Head • ZS-LD350S (unit:mm) ZS-L 2-17 User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Connecting Sensor Heads

    Pull out the Sensor Head while pressing in the hooks on both sides of the Sensor Head connector. • Do not touch the terminals inside the connector. • All settings on the Sensor Controller will be cleared if the Sensor Head is replaced with a different type. ZS-L 2-18 User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Smartmonitor Zs

    The following describes the preparations for using SmartMonitor ZS. ■ Installing SmartMonitor ZS • Before you install SmartMonitor ZS, quit all other programs that are running. If virus detection soft- ware is enabled, installation may take time to complete. • Log on as an Administrator or a user with system access rights.
  • Page 48 From the second startup onwards, the USB driver is automat- ically recognized and does not need to be re-installed. • To install the USB driver, log on as an Administrator or a user with system access rights. • Install SmartMonitor ZS before installing the USB driver.
  • Page 49 • If the Sensor Controller is not automatically detected, click the [Browse] button and select [USB] folder on the CD-ROM. • To install on a personal computer not equipped with a CD-ROM drive, select the [Program Files]- [OMRON]-[SmartMonitorZS]-[usb] folder. ZS-L 2-21 User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 Section 2 SmartMonitor ZS Make sure that the optimum driver has been detected, and click the [Next] button. Installation begins. When installation ends, the completion message is displayed. Click the [End] button. The same screen in step 2 is displayed. Repeat the above procedure.

  • Page 51: Starting Up Smartmonitor Zs

    USB COM] is set to. Set this COM port No. to the [Communication Settings] screen on SmartZS Monitor. If “OMRON Smart Sensor USB COM” is not recognized in Device Manager, re-install the USB driver and reboot the personal computer. ZS-L 2-23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 Section 2 SmartMonitor ZS ZS-L 2-24 User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Section 3 Setup

    Setting Gain 3-17 Setting the Filter Function 3-18 Setting Smooth 3-18 Setting Average 3-19 Setting Differentiation 3-19 Setting Output Processing of Sensing Information 3-20 Setting Scaling 3-20 Setting Hold Functions 3-24 Setting Zero Reset 3-28 Setting Threshold Values 3-31 Setting the Display Method...

  • Page 54: Setting Flow

    Set how measured values are to be output. After you have made or changed settings, Save Setup Data be sure to save the setup data. All settings Save the data you have set. will be deleted if you turn the power OFF without saving the data.
  • Page 55 Setting Zero Reset Memory p.3-37 Setting the display language Setting the Display Method p.3-32 Setting the digital displays Set what is to be displayed on the Sensor p.3-33 Controller during measurement in the RUN Setting the LCD screen p.3-34 mode.

  • Page 56: About Setup

    The ZS-L Series can be set up on the Sensor Controller or on the SmartMonitor ZS software utility. This manual describes setup on the Sensor Controller. For details on how to set up the ZS-L Series on SmartMonitor ZS, refer to Help contained on the SmartMonitor ZS CD-ROM. Basic Knowledge for Operation The following describes basic operation of the Sensor Controller before you set up the ZS- L Series.
  • Page 57 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 up of two or more pages.Scroll pages by the LEFT or RIGHT key.
  • Page 58 Displays the top menu of the FUN mode. SET key Applies the item you are setting up. ESC key Returns to the previous menu. The following example describes basic operations for changing the measurement mode to [HI-RESO]. Press function key 1 representing SENSING FILTER [SENSING].
  • Page 59 Section 3 About Setup ● RUN Mode In this mode, measured values are displayed on the main display, and threshold values and other information are displayed on the sub-display. Pressing the MENU key displays the display customize menu. Measured value display...
  • Page 60 ● TEACH mode In this mode, the measured value is displayed at all times on the main display. The threshold values are displayed on the sub-display. Which of the HIGH or LOW thresh- old values is displayed changes according to the setting of the threshold selector switch.

  • Page 61: List Of Setting Items

    Section 3 About Setup List of Setting Items ■ FUN Mode This is the mode for setting the measurement conditions. FUN Mode Settings Default Value Option/Setting Range Pages SENSING MODE STAND STAND, HI-RESO, HI-SPEED, p.3-12 HI-SENS, CUSTOM (EXPOSE, SKIP, LINE)
  • Page 62 *1: Item that be set only on SmartMonitor ZS *2: Item whose default value varies according to the connected Sensor Head “REGULAR” in the case of regular reflection type Sensor Head, and “DIFFUSE” in the case of diffuse reflection type Sensor Head...
  • Page 63 *3: Item whose default value varies according to the connected Sensor Head “3 digits (3rd)” in the case of the ZS-LD50/80/200 and “4 digits (4th)” in the case of the ZS-LD20T/40T ■ TEACH mode This is the mode for setting the threshold values...

  • Page 64: Setting The Sensing Conditions

    • Set in order [EXPOSE]→[LINE]→[SKIP].When the exposure time is changed, the maximum possible number of lines for that exposure time is automatically set.After this, change the LINE setting as desired. When SKIP is set to ON in this state, the effective line width is doubled.

  • Page 65: Setting The Head Installation

    ZS-LD20T/20ST/40T ZS-LD50/50S/80/130/200 Setting the Emitted Light Intensity Set the amount of light emitted from the Sensor Head to match the state of the workpiece surface. The response may slow down if workpieces having differing reflection factors such as black-and-white workpieces are measured with the FUN mode set to [AUTO]. In this case, narrow the adjustment range by setting [RANGE].

  • Page 66: Setting The Measurement Object

    FUN Mode-[SENSING]-[OBJECT] Setting Description NORMAL Usually, select this setting.(default value) Select this setting for workpieces such as PCBs through which light pene- trates. MIRROR Select this setting for workpieces having a mirror surface. GLASS Select this setting for workpieces having a glass surface.
  • Page 67 About 76 times more than regular measurement. In the stan- dard mode, the measurement cycle is about 40ms.) • When [STOP] is set, the upper limit of the auto range for the amount of emitted light is automat- ically changed to 20%.

  • Page 68: Setting Prevention Of Mutual Interference

    • Check the current measurement cycle by FUN Mode-[SYSTEM]-[INFO]-[CYCLE]. • The same sensing mode must be set to each controller when the mutual interference prevention mode is used. When [HI-SPEED] or [CUSTOM] is selected as the measurement mode, the same con- ditions must be set.

  • Page 69: Setting Gain

    Setting Gain The ZS-L Series is equipped with a CMOS gain setup function so that even workpieces having an extremely low amount of reflected light or workpieces having a large tilt can be measured stably. The measurement resolution sometimes drops when a large gain is set.

  • Page 70: Setting The Filter Function

    Differentiation Setting Smooth The intermediate value of multiple sets of data can be output as the measurement result. This function removes any abnormal values such as spiking that occur when the shape of the workpiece suddenly changes during measurement.

  • Page 71: Setting Average

    Section 3 Setting the Filter Function Setting Average The average of the measured values obtained based on the preset number of samples can be output. Select this setting when you want to ignore sudden changes in measured values. FUN Mode-[FILTER]-[AVERAGE] Setting...

  • Page 72: Setting Output Processing Of Sensing Information

    “two-point scaling” that automatically set the correction values of a placed sensing object. The settings listed below return to the default settings when scaling is set. Set these items after scaling settings have been completed. • Zero Reset ■...
  • Page 73 FORWARD: The larger the distance between the Sensor Head and the sensing object, the larger the measured value displayed on the Sensor Controller. INVERS: The larger the distance between the Sensor Head and the sensing object, the smaller the measured value displayed on the Sensor Controller.
  • Page 74 Separate the two specified points by at least 1% of the rated measurement range for the connected Sensor Head. Example: For the ZS-LD80 (diffuse reflection type) The two measured points must be separated by at least “30 mm x 0.01 = 0.3 mm” as the measuring range is “30 mm ± 15 mm”. FUN Mode-[OUTPUT]-[SCALING]-[ON]-[AUTO] Set the first point by following steps 1 to 4 of the one-point scaling procedure.
  • Page 75 INPUT POINT 2 VAL SET:OK ■ Manual Setting Enter numerical values for scaling correction values. FUN Mode-[OUTPUT]-[SCALING]-[ON]-[MANUAL] Setting Description SPAN Sets the inclination of the sensor characters as a coefficient. Range:-2.0 to 2.0 Measurement value (mm) Workpiece displacement -2.0 OFFSET Adds/subtracts a fixed value to or from the measured value.

  • Page 76: Setting Hold Functions

    Current measured value Sampling period BOTTOM Holds the minimum value during the sampling period. The output changes at the end of the sampling period and is held until the end of the next sam- pling period. Min. Current value measured value...
  • Page 77 Setting Output Processing of Sensing Information Setting Description SAMPLE Holds the measured value at the start of the sampling period. The output changes at the start of the sampling period and is held until the start of the next sampling period. Output Current measured value Sampling period ■...
  • Page 78 Set the hysteresis width based on the fluctuations in the measured values around the trigger level.The hysteresis will be applied from the start of the sampling period and will prevent timing input chattering. ZS-L 3-26 User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 Section 3 Setting Output Processing of Sensing Information ■ DELAY A delay time is set to ignore measured values immediately after the timing input. This is useful for avoiding bounding during device startup and the influence of machine vibra- tion.

  • Page 80: Setting Zero Reset

    To execute a zero reset: Press the SET key in the RUN mode. To cancel a zero reset: Hold down the ESC key for at least two seconds in the RUN mode. Timing chart when inputting the zero reset signal from an external device p.4-9...
  • Page 81 Setting Output Processing of Sensing Information When a zero reset is executed, the linear output becomes the voltage (or current) value at the cen- ter of the two preset points. Linear output becomes roughly 0V (12 mA) when focus is not set.
  • Page 82 Direction of movement • When turning the power ON, if you want to keep the zero reset level data that was in effect when the power was turned OFF last time, make sure that zero reset memory is enabled.If zero reset memory is enabled, the zero reset level data will be written in the Sensor Controller non-volatile memory (EEPROM) at each zero reset.The EEPROM can be written a maximum of 100,000...

  • Page 83: Setting Threshold Values

    • When setting threshold values while still connected to an external device, set the Sensor Controller's LD-OFF input to ON so that the output to the external device remains unchanged. Judgment outputs in the TEACH mode are the same as in the RUN mode, i.e., HIGH, PASS, and LOW.

  • Page 84: Setting The Display Method

    Number of digits pasts the decimal point ■ Set the number of display digits in the main display and sub-display. When five or less digits are set, the digits are disabled from the rightmost digit first. RUN Mode-MENU key-[DIGITAL]-[DOT] Setting...

  • Page 85: Setting The Lcd Display

    Setting Description UPPER Set this item to ON to display characters set at [U-CUST] on the upper section of the LCD screen. (default: U-OFF) LOWER Set this item to ON to display characters set at [L-CUST] on the lower section of the LCD screen.

  • Page 86: Help

    Section 3 Setting Banks HELP Display Help for the functions assigned to the SET or ESC keys in the RUN mode. RUN Mode-MENU Key-[HELP] Setting Banks The ZS-LSeries can hold up to eight sets of settings. These settings can be switched externally when changing the device setup.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Checking Sensor Controller Information

    Setting key lock The key lock function disables all Sensor Controller keys. Once the keys have been disabled, no key input will be accepted until the lock is released.This function is useful to prevent inadvertent changes to settings. Moving to the key lock menu or moving between menu hierarchies by the MENU or ESC keys are possible even when the key lock function is ON.

  • Page 89: Setting The Display Language

    Section 3 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-L 3-37 User’s Manual...
  • Page 90 Section 3 Setting the System Environment MEMO ZS-L 3-38 User’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Section 4 External I/O

    Section 4 EXTERNAL I/O Linear Input/Output Setting Linear Output Setting Judgment Output Non-Measurement Settings Input Signal Settings I/O Assignment Settings Timing Charts RS-232C Input/Output 4-11 RS-232C Specifications 4-11 Setting the Communication Specifications 4-12 ZS-L User’s Manual...

  • Page 92: Linear Input/Output

    Separate the two specified points by at least 1% of the rated measuring range for the connected Sensor Head. Example: For the ZS-LD80 (diffuse reflection type) The two measured points must be separated by at least “30 mm x 0.01 = 0.3 mm” as the measuring range is “30 mm ±15 mm”. ZS-L...
  • Page 93 • Is the measured value set on the sub-display within the measuring range (with scaling and calcula- tion settings reflected if set)? • Are the first and second measured points separated by at least 1% of the rated measuring range? • Are the current (or voltage) values for the two points the same? ZS-L User’s Manual...
  • Page 94 (default value: OFF) Range: -999 to 999 Set the focus function and select either current or voltage output beforehand. Also, connect the lin- ear output to an external ammeter or voltmeter. FUN mode-[I/O SET]-[ANALOG]-[ADJUST]-[ON] Set the output value of point 1.

  • Page 95: Setting Judgment Output

    15 µm (0.05% of 30 mm) as the measuring range of the sen- sor head is ±15 mm. TIMER Set the timing for judgment outputs to match the operation of external devices. Outputs the judgment as soon as the (default judgment result has been applied.

  • Page 96: Non-Measurement Settings

    At voltage output : -10V, 0V, 10V, MAX (approx. 11 V, default value), MIN (approx. -11 V) In hold measurement, the output before the first hold value is obtained will be the same as [CLAMP] even if [KEEP] is set.

  • Page 97: Input Signal Settings

    Section 4 Linear Input/Output Input Signal Settings You can now set which of ON or OFF is set to an active state for each of the input wires. FUN mode-[I/O SET]-[IN] Setting Description The input wire is regarded as active when it is OFF.
  • Page 98 This setting automatically is set to ON when the graph display and logging functions of SmartMoni- tor ZS are used.For example, if the mode is set to the high-speed mode at this time, the measure- ment cycle becomes 1.5 times the measurement cycle.

  • Page 99: Timing Charts

    Linear Input/Output Timing Charts The following shows the timing charts when communication is performed with external devices. The numerical values given below are reference values for when [STAND] is selected as the measurement mode. ● Zero reset input Zero reset setting/cancel time...
  • Page 100 Section 4 Linear Input/Output ● LD-OFF input Response at LD-OFF input LD-OFF input Response time 5 ms Emitted light pulse Linear output also is almost the same response time as judgment output. ZS-L 4-10 User’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Rs-232C Input/Output

    (NORMAL). For details on command formats, refer to the “Communication Command Reference” (provided separately). SmartMonitor ZS cannot be used on the RS-232C interface. To use SmartMonitor ZS, connect the Sen- sor Controller to the personal computer with the USB cable.

  • Page 102: 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-L Series 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 103: Section 5 Application Setting Examples

    Section 5 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Measuring the Front Side of Black Sheet Rubber Measuring the Height of a PCB Surface Measuring the Thickness of Glass ZS-L User’s Manual...

  • Page 104: Measuring The Front Side Of Black Sheet Rubber

    Measuring the Front Side of Black Sheet Rubber Measuring the Front Side of Black Sheet Rubber This is an example of how to set when measuring the height from the front side of black sheet rubber that reflects little light.
  • Page 105 Set the Filter Function. SMOOTH : ON AVERAGE : 4 times Setting the average count to a low number will result in a more accurate trace of the state of the workpiece surface. Setting Average p.3-19 FUN Mode-[SYSTEM]-[SAVE] The save confirmation message is displayed.
  • Page 106 Confirm the resolution with the workpiece in a still state. The minimum detectable resolution is displayed. Refer to this as a reference as to whether or not the resolution is at or below the required accuracy. MAIN : MESURE Generally speaking, moving the workpiece will impair the SUB : RESOLU resolution.

  • Page 107: Measuring The Height Of A Pcb Surface

    Measuring the Height of a PCB Surface This is an example of how to measure the height of a workpiece such as a PCB through which the laser beam passes through and the reflected light does not form a normal distribution.
  • Page 108 Select the sensor installation. REGULAR DIFFUSE Select [DIFFUSE]. Setting the Head Installation p.3-13 FUN Mode-[SENSING]-[OBJECT] Select [PCB] as the type of measurement object. NORMAL MIRROR Setting the Measurement Object p.3-14 FUN Mode-[SYSTEM]-[SAVE] The save confirmation message is displayed. Save the data ? Select [OK].

  • Page 109: Measuring The Thickness Of Glass

    Section 5 Measuring the Thickness of Glass Measuring the Thickness of Glass This is an example of how to set when measuring the thickness of raw glass. Top side (1) Thickness measurement Raw glass Rear side (2) Install the Sensor Head.
  • Page 110 Select [NORMAL] as the type of NORMAL FILM measurement object. Setting the Measurement Object p.3-14 FUN Mode-[SYSTEM]-[SAVE] The save confirmation message is displayed. Save the data ? Select [OK]. CANCEL Save the settings to Sensor Controller internal mem- ory. ZS-L User’s Manual...

  • Page 111: Section 6 Appendix

    Section 6 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Error Messages and Countermeasures Q&A Glossary Specifications and External Dimensions Laser Safety 6-23 Requirements from Regulations and Standards 6-24 Engineering Data 6-33 Version Up Information 6-42 INDEX 6-43 Revision History 6-47 ZS-L User’s Manual...

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    [-----]. and the trigger type has been set to [EXT]? • If the hold function is enabled and the trigger type is [SELF-UP] or [SELF-DOWN], has the self-trigger level been set to an appropri- ate value? An abnormal distance is dis- •...

  • Page 113: Error Messages And Countermeasures

    [LASER]-[RANGE]. • Set [LASER]-[FIXED] to stabilize the power. • Change the angle of the Sensor Head. ■ When all digits on the main display and sub-display blink Display Details Cause Countermeasure LCD screen SYSTEM ERROR The Sensor Head is not con- Connect the Sensor Head.
  • Page 114 Change the decimal point digit tion exceeds the number of dis- setting. played digits. p.3-32 − − − − − Main Display The sensor is standing by When hold is set, start sam- for measurement. pling and apply the hold value. ZS-L User’s Manual...

  • Page 115: Q&A

    When focusing is executed, an error appears and Monitor focus settings cannot be made when the distance settings cannot be made. between the two specified points is not 1% or more of the rated measuring range. p.4-2 Is warm-up operation still required even if LD- Yes.

  • Page 116: Glossary

    Measured value The measured value is the measurement result displayed on the main display of the Sen- sor Controller in the RUN and TEACH modes. It is the value when each of the currently set functions (e.g. hold) has been processed.

  • Page 117: Specifications And External Dimensions Sensor Head

    Range Emission indicator axis Reception axis Light receiver A (Note 1) 30.1 Connector Vinyl insulated round cable 6.2 mm dia. Standard length 0.5 m, 2 m Note 1: ZS-LD20T/LD20ST: L=20, A=45 ZS-LD40T: L=40, A=32 Mounting hole dimensions ZS-L User’s Manual...
  • Page 118 This is the “Peak-to-peak” displacement conversion value of the displacement output in the measuring center distance when the number of samples to average is set to 128, and the measuring mode is set to the high-resolution mode. The workpiece is white aluminum ceramics in the diffuse reflection mode and glass in the regular reflection mode.
  • Page 119 Section 6 APPENDIX ● When Used for Diffuse Reflection • ZS-LD20T/LD20ST (Unit: mm) 77.8 73.2 Emission axis Measurement center Reception axis 15.3 73.2 Mounting hole dimensions • ZS-LD40T (Unit: mm) 73.9 69.3 Emission axis Measurement center Reception axis 11.882 69.3...
  • Page 120 Reception axis Light receiver A (Note 1) 30.1 Connector Vinyl insulated round cable 6.2 mm dia. Standard length 0.5 m, 2 m Note 1: ZS-LD50/LD50ST: L=50, A=25 ZS-LD80: L=80, A=15 ZS-LD130: L=130, A=12 ZS-LD200: L=200, A=8 ZS-LD350S: L=350, A=5 Mounting hole dimensions...
  • Page 121 This is the “Peak-to-peak” displacement conversion value of the displacement output in the measuring center distance when the number of samples to average is set to 128, and the measuring mode is set to the high-resolution mode. The standard workpiece is white aluminum ceramics. (In the regular reflection mode on ZS-LD50, the standard workpiece is glass.)
  • Page 122 This is the “Peak-to-peak” displacement conversion value of the displacement output in the measuring center distance when the number of samples to average is set to 128, and the measuring mode is set to the high-resolution mode. The standard workpiece is white aluminum ceramics. (In the regular reflection mode on ZS-LD50, the standard workpiece is glass.)
  • Page 123 Section 6 APPENDIX ● When Used for Regular Reflection • ZS-LD50/LD50S (Unit: mm) 16.7 55.4 42.6 1.610 Emission axis Measure- ment center Reception axis Reference surface 42.6 Mounting hole dimensions • ZS-LD80 (Unit: mm) 11.9 57.8 48.2 Emission axis Measure-...
  • Page 124 Section 6 APPENDIX • ZS-LD130 (Unit: mm) 58.4 10.4 128.5 49.8 Emission axis Reception Measurement axis center Reference surface 49.8 Mounting hole dimensions • ZS-LD200 (Unit: mm) 59.2 Emission axis Measurement Reception center axis Reference surface Mounting hole dimensions ZS-L 6-14...
  • Page 125 Section 6 APPENDIX • ZS-LD350S (Unit: mm) 59.7 349.4 53.5 Emission axis Measurement Reception axis center Reference surface 49.8 Mounting hole dimensions ZS-L 6-15 User’s Manual...
  • Page 126 Section 6 APPENDIX • ZS-LD10GT (Unit: mm) Connector Vinyl insulated round cable 6.2 mm dia. Standard length 0.5m,2m 96 0.1 3- 4.5 ( mounting hole ) Reference 26 0.1 surface Reception Emission axis axis Measurement center Light Light Mounting hole dimensions...
  • Page 127 This is the “Peak-to-peak” displacement conversion value of the displacement output in the measuring center distance when the number of samples to average is set to 128, and the measuring mode is set to the high-resolution mode. The standard workpiece is white aluminum ceramics. (In the regular reflection mode on ZS-LD50, the standard workpiece is glass.)

  • Page 128: Sensor Controller

    ZS-LDC11 ZS-LDC41 I/O type NPN type PNP type No. of samples to average 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, or 4096 Number of mounted Sensor Heads 1 per Sensor Controller ZS-L 6-18 User’s Manual...
  • Page 129 Across all lead wires and controller case, 1000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 min Noise immunity 1500 V peak-to-peak, pulse width 0.1 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 130: Panel Mount Adapters

    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 (destructive) Shock resistance (destruc- 300 m/s 3 times each in six directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward)

  • Page 131: Rs-232C Cable For Connecting To A Personal Computer

    1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min Insulation resistance 100 M (at 500 VDC) Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz, 0.7-mm double amplitude, 80 min each in X, Y, and Z directions (destructive) Shock resistance 300 m/s 3 times each in six directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward)

  • Page 132: Extension Cable

    Applicable controller ZS-L Series Applicable Sensor Head ZS-L Series Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to +50°C, Storage: -15 to +60°C (with no icing or condensation) Ambient humidity Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation) Connection method Double-end connector Materials...

  • Page 133: Laser Safety

    FDA labels provided. Attach the labels at the correct locations as indicated in the figure below. The ZS-LD_ _ _ is intended to be installed in final system devices. When installing on these devices, follow these technical guidelines.

  • Page 134: Requirements From Regulations And Standards

    Figures A required wording Aperture label Not required Specified wording required Service entry label Required as appropriate to the class of accessible radiation Override interlock Required under certain conditions as appropriate to the class of laser used label ZS-L 6-24 User’s Manual...
  • Page 135 Promotion brochures must specify product classification; service manuals must contain safety vice information information Note: 1.This table is intended to provide a convenient summary of requirements. See text of this standard for com- plete requirements. 2. For the safety medical laser products, IEC 60601-2-22 applies 3.AEL: Accessible Emission Limit...
  • Page 136 IIIa IIIb Performance (all laser products) Protective R (see note 2) R (see note 2) R (see note 2) R (see note 2) R (see note 2) R (see note 2) housing Safety interlock (see notes 3,4) (see notes 3,4)
  • Page 137 Footnotes: Note 1: Based on highest level accessible during operation. Note 2: Required wherever & whenever human access to laser radiation above Class I limits is not needed for prod- uct to perform its function. Note 3: Required for protective housings opened during operation or maintenance, if human access thus gained is not always necessary when housing is open.

  • Page 138: Summary Of Requirements To User

    (see note 2) (see note 3) Note: 1.This table is intended to provide a convenient summary of requirements. See text of this standard for com- plete precautions. 2.Class 1M laser products that failed condition 1 of table10 of the standard. Not required for Class 1M laser products that failed condition 2 of table10 of the standard.
  • Page 139 Section 6 APPENDIX ■ For U.S.A ANSI Z136.1:1993 “American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers” Control Measures for the Four Laser Classes Control measures Classification Engineering Controls Protective Housing(4.3.1) Without Protective Housing LSO (see note 2) shall establish Alternate Controls (4.3.1.1)
  • Page 140 Applicable only to UV and IR Lasers(4.5.1.2) 2.LSO: Laser Safety Officer An individual shall be designated the Laser Safety Officer with the authority and responsibility to monitor and enforce the control of laser hazards, and to effect the knowledgeable evaluation and control of laser hazards.

  • Page 141: Definitions Of Laser Classification

    Note: Conditions for safe viewing of diffuse reflections for Class 3B visible lasers are: minimum viewing distance of 13 cm between screen and cornea and a maximum viewing time of 10 s. Other viewing conditions require a comparison of the diffuse reflection exposure with the MPE.
  • Page 142 Class. Class IV/4 Exceeding the limits of Class IIIb and are a A Class 4 laser is a hazard to the eye or skin hazard for scattered reflection as well as for from the direct beam and sometimes from a direct exposure.

  • Page 143: Engineering Data

    Section 6 APPENDIX Engineering Data Linearity Characteristic by Materials ■ ZS-LD20T (mode: standard) ● Regular reflection Inclination angle 0 Inclination angle horizontal +0.5 Inclination angle horizontal 0 Inclination angle horizontal +0.5 -0.4 -0.4 Glass Glass Mirror Mirror -0.8 -0.8 19.5 19.5...
  • Page 144 Section 6 APPENDIX ■ ZS-LD20ST (mode: standard) ● Regular reflection Inclination angle 0 Inclination angle horizontal +0.5 Inclination angle horizontal +0.5 Inclination angle horizontal - 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.2 Glass Glass - 0.3 - 0.3 Mirror Mirror - 0.4...
  • Page 145 Section 6 APPENDIX ■ ZS-LD40T (mode: standard) ● Regular reflection Inclination angle 0 Inclination angle horizontal +0.5 Inclination angle horizontal 0 Inclination angle horizontal +0.5 -0.4 -0.4 Glass Glass Mirror Mirror -0.8 -0.8 37.5 38.5 39.5 40.5 41.5 42.5 37.5 38.5...
  • Page 146 Section 6 APPENDIX ■ ZS-LD50 (mode: standard) ● Diffuse reflection Inclination angle 0 Inclination angle horizontal +15 Inclination angle horizontal 0 White ceramic White ceramic -0.2 Black rubber Black rubber -0.2 SUS304 SUS304 Inclination angle horizontal +15 Aluminum Aluminum -0.4 -0.4...
  • Page 147 Section 6 APPENDIX ■ ZS-LD50S (mode: standard) ● Diffuse reflection Inclination angle horizontal +15 Inclination angle 0 Inclination angle horizontal +15 Inclination angle horizontal 0 - 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.2 White ceramic White ceramic Black rubber Black rubber - 0.3...
  • Page 148 Section 6 APPENDIX ■ ZS-LD80 (mode: standard) ● Diffuse reflection Inclination angle 0 Inclination angle horizontal +15 Inclination angle 0 Inclination angle horizontal +15 -0.2 White ceramic White ceramic -0.2 Black rubber Black rubber -0.4 -0.4 SUS304 SUS304 Aluminum Aluminum -0.6...
  • Page 149 Section 6 APPENDIX ■ ZS-LD130 (mode: standard) ● Diffuse reflection Inclination angle 0 Inclination angle horizontal +15 Inclination angle horizontal 0 Inclination angle horizontal +15 - 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.2 White ceramic White ceramic Black rubber Black rubber - 0.3...
  • Page 150 Section 6 APPENDIX ■ ZS-LD200 (mode: standard) ● Diffuse reflection Inclination angle 0 Inclination angle horizontal +15 Inclination angle horizontal +15 Inclination angle 0 -0.2 White ceramic White ceramic -0.2 Black rubber Black rubber -0.4 -0.4 SUS304 SUS304 Aluminum Aluminum -0.6...
  • Page 151 Section 6 APPENDIX ■ ZS-LD350S (mode: standard) ● Diffuse reflection Inclination angle 0 Inclination angle horizontal +15 Inclination angle horizontal +15 Inclination angle horizontal 0 - 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.2 White ceramic White ceramic Black rubber Black rubber - 0.3...

  • Page 152: Version Up Information

    Pages [CUSTOM] that allows flexible setting was added to the measurement value mode setting. p.3-12 [THICK] for measuring glass thickness and [GAP] for measuring the gap between glass was p.3-14 added to the sensing object setting. The CMOS gain setting was added.

  • Page 153: Index

    HI-SPEED 3-12 CLAMP HOLD CLEAR 3-34 DELAY 3-27 4-12 TRIGGER 3-25 Control keys TYPE 3-24 Coupler 1-11 zero reset types 3-29 current display CUSTOM 3-12 3-33 CYCLE 3-36 I/O cable I/O circuit diagrams DELAY 3-27 I/O SET DIFF 3-19 DIFFUSE...
  • Page 154 SELF-DOWN 3-26 SELF-UP 3-25 Sen INFO 3-36 Main Display sensing 3-12 Measuring range Sensor Controller 6-11 6-12 6-17 Attaching the ferrite core 2-3 MIRROR 3-14 Installation MODE 3-12 Part Names 1-10 Mode Switch Specifications, mutual interference 2-14 external dimensions 6-18...
  • Page 155 Section 6 INDEX voltage display Voltage/Current switch 1-11 wiring Zero 1-10 Zero Reset OFFSET 3-29 Types 3-29 Zero reset indicator 1-10 key for executing 3-28 Timing Charts Zero reset memory 3-30 ZS-L 6-45 User’s Manual...
  • Page 156 Section 6 INDEX ZS-L 6-46 User’s Manual...

  • Page 157: Revision History

    Section 6 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. Z208-E1-02 Cat. No. Revision code Revision Date Revised contents code...
  • Page 159 OMRON EUROPE B.V. Sensor Business Unit, Carl-Benz-Str. 4, D-71154 Nufringen, Germany Tel: (49)7032-811-0/Fax: (49)7032-811-199 OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC 1 East Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173 U.S.A. Tel: (1)847-843-7900/Fax: (1)847-843-8568 OMRON ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. 83 Clemenceau Avenue, #11-01, UE Square, 239920 Singapore Tel: (65)6835-3011/Fax: (65)6835-2711 OMRON (CHINA) CO., LTD.

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