Table of Contents Safety Instructions Model Indication and How to Order Summary of Product parts Definition and terminology Mounting and Installation Installation Piping Wiring Pressure Setting Measurement mode Function Setting Function selection mode Default setting F0 Unit selection function F1 Setting of OUT1 F2 Setting of OUT2 F3 Response time F4 Display resolution...
Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of "Caution", "Warning" or "Danger". They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International 1) standards (ISO/IEC) and other safety regulations.
Caution The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries. The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries. If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications or a contract if necessary. If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.
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Operator This operation manual is intended for those who have knowledge of machinery using pneumatic equipment, and have sufficient knowledge of assembly, operation and maintenance of such equipment. Only those persons are allowed to perform assembly, operation and maintenance. Read and understand this operation manual carefully before assembling, operating or providing maintenance to the product.
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Caution ■Do not touch the terminals and connectors while the power is on. Otherwise electric shock, malfunction or damage to the product can result. ■After maintenance is complete, perform appropriate functional inspections and leak tests. Stop operation if the equipment does not function properly or there is a leakage of fluid. When leakage occurs from parts other than the piping, the product might be faulty.
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●Product handling Installation Tighten to the specified tightening torque. If the tightening torque is exceeded the mounting screws and brackets may be broken. If the tightening torque is insufficient, the product can be displaced and loosen the mounting screws. (Refer to "Mounting and Installation" on page 14.) Do not apply excessive stress to the product when it is mounted with a panel mount.
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Do not use in a place where the product could be splashed by oil or chemicals. If the product is to be used in an environment containing oils or chemicals such as coolant or cleaning solvent, even for a short time, it may be adversely affected (damage, malfunction, or hardening of the lead wires). Do not use in an area where surges are generated.
○Accessories / Part numbers If an accessory is required independently, order with the following part number. Description Part number Remarks Bracket A ZS-38-A1 Mounting screw (M3x5L, 2 pcs) Bracket B ZS-38-A2 Mounting screw (M3x5L, 2 pcs) Bracket C ZS-38-A3 Mounting screw (M3x5L, 2 pcs) Panel mount adapter ZS-27-C Mounting screw (M3x8L, 2 pcs)
Summary of Product parts ○Names of individual parts Indicator LED (Green OUT1 and Red OUT2): Displays the switch output condition. LCD display: Displays the current status of pressure, setting mode, selected indication unit and error code. Four display modes can be selected: display always in red or green, or display changing from green to red, or red to green, according to the output status.
■Definition and terminology Terms Meaning 2 colours are used to indicate a value, which change according to the output 2-colour display status. When "8" is shown on the display. It is called 7-segment because 8 consists of 7-segment display 7 pieces of "- (segments)". Analogue current output Refer to "Analogue output (function)".
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Terms Meaning Insulation resistance of the product itself. The resistance between an Insulation resistance electricical circuit and the pressure switch body. How fine the rated pressure range can be displayed (example: If a product for Indication resolution 0 to 1 MPa can display pressure by 0.001 MPa, the display resolution is 1/1000.) Indicator LED The LED that turns on when the switch output is on.
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Terms Meaning Power saving mode The condition in which the display is turned off to reduce current consumption. Pressure-sensing part The pressure-detecting part of a pressure-detecting element. The setting of pressure to determine the point at which the Pressure switch Pressure setting turns on and off.
Mounting and Installation ■Installation ○Mounting with bracket : The required tightening torque of the piping port is 7 to 9 Nm. The required tightening torque of the mounting bracket screws is 0.5 to 0.7 Nm. Fix the bracket to the Pressure switch with the set screws M3×5 L (2 pcs) supplied. Bracket A (Model: ZS-38-A1) Bracket B (Model: ZS-38-A2) -14-...
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Bracket C (Model: ZS-38-A3) : The bracket A/B/C can be mounted in 4 ways. -15- No.PS※※-OML0003-F...
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○Mounting with panel mount adapter Fix the panel mount adapter to the Pressure switch with the set screws M3×8 L (2 pcs) supplied. Panel mount adapter (Model: ZS-27-C) Panel mount adapter + Front protective cover (Model: ZS-27-D) : The panel mount adapter can be rotated by 90 degrees for mounting. Note when removing the switch The Pressure switch with panel mount adapter can be removed from the installation by removing 2 screws and releasing the hooks at the sides, as illustrated.
■Piping ○Connection using One-touch fitting 1. Cut the tube end perpendicular. 2. Hold the tube and insert it into the One-touch fitting slowly until it bottoms out. Warning ■Do not use the Pressure switch in a place where electrical static charge will be a problem. It can cause an error and damage to the system.
■Wiring ○Connection Connections should only be made with the power supply turned off. Use a separate route for the Pressure switch wiring and any power or high voltage wiring. Otherwise, malfunction may result due to noise. Ensure that the FG terminal is connected to ground when using a commercially available switch-mode power supply.
○Internal circuit and wiring example Z/ISE30A(F)- - - Output specification NPN open collector 1 output Max. 28 V, 80 mA Residual voltage 1 V or less PNP open collector 1 output Max. 80 mA Residual voltage 1 V or less NPN open collector 2 outputs Max.
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NPN open collector 1 output Max. 28 V, 80 mA Residual voltage 1 V or less Analogue voltage output Output impedance approx. 1 k NPN open collector 1 output Max. 28 V, 80 mA Residual voltage 1 V or less Analogue current output Max.
Pressure Setting ■Measurement mode The measurement mode is the condition where the pressure is detected and displayed, and the switch function is operating. This is the basic mode, and other modes should be selected for setting changes and other function settings. Setting the ON and OFF points of the Pressure switch.
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<Operation> [Hysteresis mode] 1, Press the button once in measurement mode. 2, [P_1] or [n_1] and the set value are displayed in turn. 3, Press the button to change the set value. button is to increase and the button is to decrease. ...
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4, Press the button to finish the setting. For models with 2 outputs, [P_2] or [n_2] will be displayed. Set as above. The Pressure switch operates within a set pressure range (from P1L to P1H) during window comparator mode. Set P1L (switch lower limit) and P1H (switch upper limit) with the setting procedure above. (When reversed output is selected, [n1L] and [n1H] are displayed.) Zero clear of Display The display is reset to zero when the...
Function Setting ■Function selection mode In measurement mode, press the button for 2 seconds or longer to display [F 0]. Select to display the function to be changed, [F Press the button for 2 seconds or longer in function selection mode to return to measurement mode. : Some functions are not available depending on part number.
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[F 2] Setting of OUT2 See page Same setting as for [F 1] OUT1. The display colour is linked to the setting of OUT1, and can not be set for OUT2. Other parameter settings Item Page Default setting [F 3] Response time page 2.5 ms [F 4] Display resolution...
■[F 0] Unit selection function Only the product with Unit selection function can be set. The displayed unit can be changed, and depends on the pressure range. (kPa/MPa units are available when the product does not have the unit selection function). <Operation>...
■[F 1] Setting of OUT1 Set output method of OUT1. The output turns on when the pressure exceeds the set value. The default setting of the output set value is the central value between the atmospheric pressure and the upper limit of the rated pressure range. The display colour depends on the condition of OUT1.
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Setting of Hysteresis Press the button to select hysteresis. Press the button to set. Move on to setting of display colour. Selection of display colour Press the button to select display colour. Press the button to set. Return to function selection mode. Setting of [F 1] operation of OUT1 completed 1: The selected parameter becomes effective after pressing the button.
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List of output modes If the set point when the switch output is changed is outside the set pressure range due to switching between normal and reversed output, the hysteresis will automatically be compensated. : The above figure shows the operation of OUT1. For the operation of OUT2, "1"...
■[F 2] Setting of OUT2 Set output method of OUT2. The display colour is linked to the setting of OUT1, and can not be set for OUT2 <Operation> Press the button in function selection mode to display [F 2]. Press the button Moves on to setting of output mode Set [F 2] based on [F 1] setting of OUT1 (page...
■[F 4] Display resolution This function is used to change the pressure display resolution. This can be used to prevent the digits from flickering on the display. <Operation> Press the button in function selection mode to display [F 4]. Press the button.
■[F 5] Auto-preset function When hysteresis mode is selected, the auto-preset function can calculate an optimum pressure value automatically based on the on-going operation. <Operation> Press the button in function selection mode to display [F 5]. Press the button. Move on to setting of auto-preset. Setting of Auto-preset Press the button to select auto-preset.
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Auto-preset When auto-preset is selected in function selection mode, the set pressure can be calculated and stored from a measured pressure value. The set value is automatically optimized by repeating the suction and release of the workpiece during setting. 1, Selection of auto-preset OUT1 Press the button in measurement mode to display "AP1".
■[F 6] Fine adjustment of display value This function is used to manually perform fine adjustment of the displayed pressure. It is adjustable within the range 5%R.D. ± <Operation> Press the button in function selection mode to display [F 6]. Press the button.
■[F 7] Power saving mode Power saving mode is selectable. When the Pressure switch is left for 30 seconds with no key operation, it will enter power saving mode. <Operation> Press the button in function selection mode to display [F 7]. Press the button.
■[F 8] Security code A security code can be selected, which must be entered to unlock the keys when the keys are locked. <Operation> Press the button in function selection mode to display [F 8]. Press the button. Move on to setting of security code. Setting of security code Press the button to select security code.
■Special function setting ■[F90] Setting of all functions All functions can be set, one after the other. <Operation> Press the button in function selection mode to display [F90]. Press the button. Move on to setting of all functions. Setting of all functions Press the button to select all functions.
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Order of Function setting Order Function Applicable model Selection of display unit All models Select output mode (OUT1) All models Select reversed output (OUT1) All models Setting of pressure (OUT1) All models Setting of hysteresis (OUT1) All models Setting of display colour All models Select output mode (OUT2) Only for the product...
■[F97] Copy function The set values of pressure and functions (except for corrected value of fine adjustment of display value) can be copied. When the pressure range, output and unit specifications are the same, this function becomes available. The set value can be copied to up to 10 pressure switches simultaneously. <Connection>...
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The copy ready status is held even if the power supply is turned off. Press the button to start copying. The master Pressure switch The slave Pressure switch Sending/ Flashing Flashing Receiving (Green) (Red) Copy completed (Red) (Green) Press the button.
■[F98] Check of output Output from the switch can be confirmed. It can be selected to provide or not provide the output. <Operation> Press the button in function selection mode to display [F98]. Press the button. Move on to check of output. Check of output Press the button to select check of...
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OUT2 check of output Press the button to select OUT2 check of output. Press the Press the button to set Return to button after returning function for 2 seconds to [A] (normal selection mode. or longer. output). Setting of [F98] Check of output completed Measurement mode : If the button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the mode is returned to measurement mode regardless of the current mode.
■[F99] Reset to the default setting If the setting of the pressure switch becomes unknown, the default setting can be restored. <Operation> Press the button in function selection mode to display [F99]. Press the button. Move on to reset to the default setting. Reset to the default setting Set the display [ON] by pressing the buttons...
Other Settings ○Peak/Bottom value display The maximum (minimum) pressure from when the power was supplied to this moment is detected and updated. In peak/bottom display mode, this pressure is displayed. For peak display, when the button is pressed for 1 second or longer, the maximum pressure and "Hi" starts flashing, and is held.
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<Operation - With security code input- > Locking 1, Press the button for 5 seconds or longer in measurement mode. The current setting “UnL” is displayed. 2, Press the button to select keys lock “LoC”. 3, Press the button to store the setting. Unlocking 1, Press the button for 5 seconds or longer in measurement mode.
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How to change the security code At the time of shipment, the security code is set to “0000”, but this can be changed to any number. <Operation> 1, After the key lock setting has been completed, perform the first three steps in the unlocking procedure (page 45).
Maintenance How to reset the product after a power cut or forcible de-energizing The setting of the product will be retained as it was before a power cut or de-energizing. The output condition is also basically recovered to that before a power cut or de-energizing, but may change depending on the operating environment.
If the security code is forgotten The following procedure can be used when the security code has been forgotten. <Operation> Press the button for 5 seconds or longer in measurement mode. The current setting "UnL" or "LoC" is displayed. Press the buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds or longer.
Troubleshooting ○Troubleshooting Applicable Pressure switch: ZSE30A(F)/ISE30A If the cause of the failure cannot be identified and normal operation can be recovered by replacement with a new Pressure switch, this indicates that the Pressure switch itself is faulty. Pressure switch damage can be caused by the operating environment (network construction, etc.), therefore contact SMC.
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The display is The display Refer to Fault not normal fluctuates No.8 The display Refer to Fault disappears No.9 The display Refer to Fault breaks off No.9 The display Refer to Fault flashes No.10 Pressure display Refer to Fault difference when using No.11 2 or more pressure switches...
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○ Faults and countermeasures Fault No. Fault Possible cause Investigation method Countermeasure Output remains (1) Check the set pressure. (2) Check the operation mode, (1) Reset the pressure Indicator LED Incorrect pressure hysteresis and output type. setting. remains ON. setting (hysteresis mode / window (2) Reset the function Output remains...
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Fault No. Fault Possible cause Investigation method Countermeasure Check that the analogue output is Incorrect wiring Correct the wiring. connected to a load. (1) Check that the correct load is Non-compliance connected. with the load (2) Check that the impedance of the Connect a suitable load.
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Fault No. Fault Possible cause Investigation method Countermeasure Incorrect power Check that the power supply voltage is Supply the correct voltage of supply within the range 12 to 24 VDC ±10%. 12 to 24 VDC ±10%. Check the wiring to the power supply. Check that the brown and blue wires Incorrect wiring are connected to DC(+) and DC(-)
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Fault No. Fault Possible cause Investigation method Countermeasure Install a 5 m filter to prevent foreign matter from Check if any foreign matter has entering the pressure port. Foreign matter entered the pressure port. Also, clean the filter regularly to prevent drainage deposits.
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Fault No. Fault Possible cause Investigation method Countermeasure (1) Correct the wiring. (1) Check the wiring connection at (2) The maximum the FUNC terminal. transmitting distance of Incorrect wiring Check the power supply wiring. the copy function is 4 m. (2) Check the lead wire lengths.
○Error indication This function is to display error location and content when a problem or an error occurs. Error Name Error Display Error Type Troubleshooting Method Turn the power off and remove the Over current The switch output load current is cause of the over current.
Specification ■Specifications ZSE30A ZSE30AF ISE30A Model No. (vacuum) (compound) (positive pressure) Rated pressure range 0.0 to -101.0 kPa -100.0 to 100.0 kPa -0.100 to 1.000 MPa Set pressure range 10.0 to -105.0 kPa -105.0 to 105.0 kPa -0.105 to 1.050 MPa Withstand pressure 500 kPa 500 kPa...
○Piping specifications Model No. R1/8 NPT1/8 Port size M50.8 M50.8 4 mm One-touch fitting 6 mm 1/4 inch 5/32 inch straight type 4 mm One-touch fitting 6 mm 1/4 inch 5/32 inch elbow type Pressure Silicone sensing part Material C3602 wetted (electroless PBT, POM, SUS304, C3604 (electroless nickel plating)
■Dimensions ○Body dimensions 01/N01 type 01: R1/8 N01: NPT1/8 C4H type C4L type One-touch fitting One-touch fitting 4 mm, 5/32 inch 4 mm, 5/32 inch straight elbow C6H type C6L type One-touch fitting One-touch fitting 6 mm straight 6 mm elbow -59- No.PS※※-OML0003-F...
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N7H type N7L type One-touch fitting One-touch fitting 1/4 inch straight 1/4 inch elbow -60- No.PS※※-OML0003-F...
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○Mounting brackets Bracket A Bracket B -61- No.PS※※-OML0003-F...
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