Omron ZX-T -, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL Smart Sensors ZX T Series Cat No E346 E1 04 ...

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Page 4: ...n 4 Section 5 Section 6 Appendices Index Introduction Contents Precautions for Safe Use Precautions for Correct Use and How to Use This Manual Features Preparations for Measurement Basic Operation Main Applications and Setting Methods Detailed Settings Auxiliary Functions Troubleshooting Specifications Characteristic Data etc Operation Manual Smart Sensors ZX T Series ...

Page 5: ...ision Con tact Type This manual describes the functions performance and application methods for the ZX T series Smart Sensor Observe the following items when using the Sensor To ensure safety please read and understand this manual before using the Sensor Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for quick reference when needed ...

Page 6: ... Contents 3 Precautions for Safe Use 7 Precautions for Correct Use 8 How to Use This Manual 10 Section 1 Features 13 ZX T Features 14 Section 2 Preparations for Measurement 19 Basic Configuration 20 Part Names and Functions 21 Installing the Amplifier Unit 24 Installing Sensor Heads 26 Connections 30 Wiring Output Cables 34 Confirming Warm up Completion 36 Pressing Force Alarm 37 ...

Page 7: ...hods 51 Measuring Thickness 52 Measuring the Height of a Step and Flatness 57 Measuring Depth 62 Other Measurements 67 Section 5 Detailed Settings 69 Setting Number of Samples to Average 70 Using Hold Functions 71 Inverting Positive and Negative Values Scale Inversion 75 Entering Threshold Values 77 Linear Output 81 Calculating Measured Values 90 Using the Zero Reset Function 92 Error Output Funct...

Page 8: ...ay Digits 102 Reversing the Display 103 Adjusting Display Brightness ECO Display 105 Key Lock Function 106 Correcting the Distance Display Span Adjustment 107 Initializing Settings Data 109 Appendices 111 Actuators 112 Troubleshooting 115 Error Messages and Countermeasures 116 Q A 118 Glossary 119 Specifications and Dimensions 120 Characteristic Data 131 Quick Reference for Displays 132 Index 134 ...

Page 9: ...6 Preface Contents ZX T Operation Manual PREFACE ...

Page 10: ...ct can cause induc tion and lead to malfunction or damage Always turn OFF the power supply before wiring and before connecting or disconnect ing connectors Use a DC power supply equipped with measures to counter generation of high volt ages safety overvoltage undervoltage circuits or use a UL Class 2 DC power supply Do not ground the positive terminal on the secondary side i e the DC side Settings...

Page 11: ...cations subject to direct sunlight Locations subject to exposure to water oil chemicals etc Locations subject to strong electromagnetic or electrical fields Locations subject to water vapor Installation and Handling of Components Power Supply and Wiring Do not extend the Sensor Head cable by more than 8 m Use a ZX XC A Extension Cable order separately to extend the cable from the Sensor Use a shie...

Page 12: ... Sensor to measure objects that are revolving or moving i e dynamic measurement Do not use air pressure outside the rated range when using a vacuum retract VR or air push AP The measured pressure will fluctuate due to the air pressure so the air pressure must be regulated An air vacuum device and a solenoid are required ZX TDS10T V only Supply dry air with filtration of 5 µm max ZX TDS10T V only T...

Page 13: ...ate the kind of information being provided This page does not actually exist in this manual Section 5 Detailed Settings This function is used to set the output to external devices Linear Output A linear output refers to a measurement result that is converted and output as a current between 3 and 21 mA or a voltage between 5 and 5 V Output Settings Monitor Focus Using the Zero Reset Function Zero r...

Page 14: ...in ALL CAPS Procedures The order for the procedures is indicated by numbered steps Visual Aids Provides information on important operating procedures gives advice on how to use functions and highlights important performance information Indicates pages with relevant information Indicates useful information for when problems arise ...

Page 15: ...12 Preface How to Use This Manual ZX T Operation Manual PREFACE ...

Page 16: ...Section 1 FEATURES 13 ZX T Operation Manual Section 1 FEATURES ZX T Features 14 ...

Page 17: ...ries Smart Sensor measures the height of sensing objects and minute steps i e height differences Example Measuring Electronic Components Dimensions ZX TDA ZX TDA ZX TDA Measured value output Judgement output The small diameter Sensor Heads enable multiple point measurements on small components ...

Page 18: ...an be used simply by installing and wiring it Simply turn ON the power and it s ready to operate The measurement distance is displayed on the Amplifier Unit Simple Calculation Settings Use Calculating Units to easily calculate step heights and thicknesses through multi point measurements p 51 Calculating Units Amplifier Units 8 Units max ...

Page 19: ...nits Amplifier Units do not need to be changed when Sensor Heads are changed for main tenance or to switch to new products Extendable Sensor Head Cables An extension cable with a maximum length of 8 m can be connected The ZX XC A Extension Cable is required to extend the Sensor Head cable p 20 Extension Cable Up to 8 m ...

Page 20: ...t to stop the measurement or otherwise prevent malfunction p 37 Warming Up Display The display shows the warming up status when the power is turned ON This enables measurements to be started when the status has stabilized after warming up has been completed p 36 Direction of sensing object movement SUB mm POWER ENABLE ZERO Warming up in progress Warming up completed Time lapsed after power up min ...

Page 21: ...t Status on a Personal Computer Use an Interface Unit and Smart Monitor V3 to view measurement waveforms and log measurement data on a personal computer This function is useful for making on site measurement adjustments and for day to day quality control p 20 Smart Monitor V3 Interface Unit Amplifier Unit 5 Units max ...

Page 22: ...on Manual Section 2 PREPARATIONS FOR MEASUREMENT Basic Configuration 20 Part Names and Functions 21 Installing the Amplifier Unit 24 Installing Sensor Heads 26 Connections 30 Wiring Output Cables 34 Confirming Warm up Completion 36 Pressing Force Alarm 37 ...

Page 23: ...Smart Monitor software ZX SW11 Version 3 0 or later Controls Amplifier Units from a personal computer and monitors measured values Personal computer ZX TDS T Interface Unit ZX SF11 Version 2 0 or later Used when connecting a programmable controller Sensor Heads Sensor Heads measure sensing objects Extension Cables ZX XC1A 1 m ZX XC4A 4 m ZX XC8A 8 m Used between Sensor Heads and Amplifier Units Am...

Page 24: ...judgement result is HIGH 9 The PASS indicator lights when the judgement result is PASS 10 The LOW indicator lights when the judgement result is LOW 11 The main display shows measured values and function names 12 The sub display shows additional information and function settings for measurements Reading Displays p 43 13 The threshold switch selects whether to set and display the HIGH or LOW thresho...

Page 25: ...MENT Sensor Heads Calculating Units Preamplifier Connector Connects to Amplifier Unit Actuator Plunger Rubber boot Sensor Head Display Connectors one on each side two total Connects to Amplifier Unit Connector indicators Light when Calculating Unit is connected to Amplifier Units Display Detail ...

Page 26: ...he power is turned ON 4 BUSY Lights during communications with the Smart Sensor ERR Lights if an error occurs during communications with the Smart Sensor 5 BUSY Lights during communications with the Programmable Controller ERR Lights if an error occurs during communications with the Programmable Controller Display 1 Communications Connector 2 Amplifier Unit Connector 3 Power supply indicator 4 Sen...

Page 27: ...k the connector end of the Amplifier Unit on the DIN Track and press in at the bot tom until the Unit locks into place Always hook the connector end of the Amplifier Unit on the DIN Track first Mounting strength may decrease if the output cable end is hooked on the DIN Track first DIN Track order separately PFP 100N 1 m PFP 50N 0 5 m PFP 100N2 1 m End Plates order separately PFP M Hook on the conn...

Page 28: ...25 ZX T Operation Manual Section 2 Installing the Amplifier Unit Section 2 PREPARATIONS FOR MEASUREMENT Removal Method Push the Amplifier Unit up and pull out from the connector end ...

Page 29: ...herwise the Sensor Head may be damaged Mounting Jig ZX TDS01T TDS04T Mount the Sensor Head using M3 screws and a mounting torque between 0 6 and 0 8 N m ZX TDS10T Mount the Sensor Head using M4 screws and a mounting torque between 2 and 3 N m 10 Two 3 50 dia 3 50 M3 8 A A 32 20 26 18 1 50 6 dia H7 4 8 6 50 dia 3 50 dia Material Aluminum Recommendation Misumi Corp Model SHSTA6 20 Unit mm 0 2 42 6 6...

Page 30: ...27 ZX T Operation Manual Section 2 Installing Sensor Heads Section 2 PREPARATIONS FOR MEASUREMENT 1 1 5 12 dia 8 0 0 03 6 0 0 1 0 15 d i a dia Mounting Jig for an 8 diameter Stand Material Brass ...

Page 31: ...luctuations secure the Sensor Head along the section indicated by B This will minimize the effects of expansion and contraction that accompany temperature fluctuations Check to see how the plunger moves after the Sensor Head is fastened in place It will not move properly if the Sensor Head is fastened too tightly Supported at 3 points Mounting jig Base jig Sensor Head cross section Mounting width ...

Page 32: ...N Track Use the ZX XBT2 Preamplifier DIN Track Mounting Bracket order separately when mounting the Preamplifier to DIN Track 1 Use M3 screws to fix the enclosed Preampli fier mounting bracket 2 Snap one end of the Preamplifier into the bracket 3 Then snap the other end of the Preamplifier into the bracket Removal Method Hold the center of the Preamplifier and lift 27 0 1 Two M3 Units mm Mounting d...

Page 33: ...hile the power is ON Sensor Heads Do not touch the terminals inside the connector Connection Method Push the Sensor Head connector into the Amplifier Unit connector until it locks Removal Method When disconnecting the Sensor Head hold the connector ring and the Amplifier Unit connector and pull them straight out Do not pull only on the connector ring because the input cable of the Amplifier Unit m...

Page 34: ...nected Amplifier Units Connect the linear grounds of all Amplifier Units to each other Connection Method 1 Open the connector covers on the Amplifier Units Open the connector covers by lifting and sliding them open 2 Mount the Calculating Unit to the DIN Track 3 Slide and connect the Calculating Unit to the Amplifier Unit connector 4 Slide and connect the second Amplifier Unit to the Calculating U...

Page 35: ...nnections ZX T Operation Manual Section 2 PREPARATIONS FOR MEASUREMENT Channel Numbers of Amplifier Units The following diagram shows the channel numbers when multiple Amplifier Units are connected CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH8 ...

Page 36: ...nnection Method 1 Open the connector cover on the Amplifier Unit Open the connector cover by lifting and sliding it open 2 Mount the Interface Unit to the DIN Track 3 Slide and connect the Interface Unit to the Amplifier Unit connector Perform the above operation in the reverse order to remove Interface Units When multiple Amplifier Units are used connect the Interface Unit to the Amplifier Unit w...

Page 37: ...judgement results This output also turns ON when the Pressing Force Alarm operates 4 The PASS judgement output outputs PASS judgement results 5 The LOW judgement output outputs LOW judgement results This output also turns ON when the Pressing Force Alarm operates 6 The linear output outputs a current or voltage output in accordance with the measured value 7 The linear output GND terminal is the 0 ...

Page 38: ... judgement output Green PASS judgement output Gray LOW judgement output 12 to 24 V DC Blue GND 0 V Pink Judgement output hold input Purple Timing input Orange Zero reset input Red Reset input Black Linear output Shield Linear ground Voltage output 4 V 100 Ω Load Load Load Current output 300 Ω max Voltage output 10 kΩ min Load Current output 4 to 20 mA Current voltage output selector Internal circu...

Page 39: ...ll flash W UP to show that the Sensor is warming up Warm up requires approximately 1 to 15 minutes When warming up has been completed the normal display will be shown Measurement operations can be performed while in warm up display status but the precision of measurements before warming up has been completed will be low For high precision measure ments wait until warming up has been completed SUB ...

Page 40: ...will also light Too much pressing force will cause damage Adjust the detection position of the Sensor Head Be careful if an external device is connected because the HIGH and LOW judgement outputs will also turn ON simultaneously when the Pressing Force Alarm operates LOW SUB mm HIGH POWER ENABLE ZERO HIGH and LOW indicators light simultaneously 4 V 0 V 4 V 0 mm 4 mA 12 mA 20 mA ON OFF HIGH ON OFF ...

Page 41: ...38 Section 2 Pressing Force Alarm ZX T Operation Manual Section 2 PREPARATIONS FOR MEASUREMENT ...

Page 42: ...X T Operation Manual Section 3 BASIC OPERATION Flow of Operation 40 Basic Knowledge for Operation 42 Switching Modes 42 Reading Displays 43 Key Operations 44 Setting Conditions 45 Inputting Numerals 46 Function Transition Charts 47 ...

Page 43: ...ing Height Difference and Flatness Measuring Depth Setting and Changing Measurement Data Setting Number of Samples to Average Using Hold Functions Inverting Positive and Negative Values Setting Judgement Conditions Entering Threshold Values Setting Output Data Linear Output Correcting the Measurement Reference Point If required Using the Zero Reset Function Preparations for Measurement Setting Mea...

Page 44: ...aning of Digital Display Quick Reference for Digital Displays Applied Settings Additional Functions Changing the Number of Display Digits Using ECO Display Function Reversing the Display Key Lock Function Initializing Settings Data Changing Settings Correcting the Distance Display Calculating Measured Values Using the Zero Reset Function p 115 p 119 p 116 p 132 p 105 p 90 p 92 p 102 p 109 p 107 p ...

Page 45: ...tching Modes The ZX T has three modes Use the Mode Switch on the Amplifier Unit to switch between modes Switch to the desired mode before starting operation Function Transition Charts p 47 Mode Description RUN Normal operation mode T Mode for setting the threshold values FUN Mode for setting measurement conditions T FUN RUN ...

Page 46: ...ue actual measured value threshold value output value and resolu tion in order when the Control Keys are pressed Threshold Value Display Displays either the HIGH or LOW threshold value depend ing on the position of the threshold switch The monitor focus setting determines whether the value is output as voltage or current Output Settings Monitor Focus p 81 T Displays the measured value the value af...

Page 47: ...de Cursor Keys LEFT Key RIGHT Key Changes sub display content Used when selecting numeral digits Function changes depend ing on setting Switches function display Selects numeral digit Stops setting UP Key Performs timing input Used when changing numerals Function changes depend ing on setting Switches between selections Changes numerals DOWN Key Resets input ENT Key Performs zero reset Function ch...

Page 48: ...asurement conditions Changing to FUN and HOLD 1 Set the mode switch to FUN 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display HOLD on the main display Setting Hold Conditions 3 Press either the UP or DOWN Key The present set value will flash on the sub display 4 Use the UP and DOWN Keys to select P H Press either the LEFT or RIGHT Key to cancel the selected option The display will return to the current set ...

Page 49: ... display will flash and direct input will be enabled 4 Use the LEFT or RIGHT Key to move the cur sor to the first decimal place 5 Use the UP or Down Key to display 1 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to move the cursor to the second decimal place and display 9 To cancel the selected setting use the LEFT Key to move the cursor to the leftmost digit and press the LEFT Key again Alternatively use the RIGHT Key ...

Page 50: ...alues p 119 T Mode There is no function transition in T mode The numerals shown in the above diagram are an example only The actual display may be different In RUN and T modes the position of the threshold switch will determine whether the HIGH or LOW threshold will be displayed Main display Sub display Measured value See note The main display always shows the measured value Present value See note...

Page 51: ...2 Hysteresis Hold Number of samples to average Note 1 Scale inversion is displayed first when you enter FUN mode Scale inversion Special functions Display digit limit Linear output correction Zero reset memory Error Output When all is selected all special functions are displayed erout p 85 p 102 p 95 p 71 p 80 p 70 p 75 p 98 ...

Page 52: ...on all but the CH1 Amplifier Unit This symbol indicates that after the ENT Key has been pressed to confirm the se lection the LEFT and RIGHT Keys should be pressed to move through the menu Self trigger hys teresis width Settings initialization 2 sensor operation See note 3 Note 2 Displayed only when SP H or SB H is selected for the hold condition Monitor focus ECO mode Display reverse Clamp value ...

Page 53: ...50 Section 3 Function Transition Charts ZX T Operation Manual Section 3 BASIC OPERATION ...

Page 54: ...APPLICATIONS AND SETTING METHODS 51 ZX T Operation Manual Section 4 MAIN APPLICATIONS AND SETTING METHODS Measuring Thickness 52 Measuring the Height of a Step and Flatness 57 Measuring Depth 62 Other Measurements 67 ...

Page 55: ... the procedure for measuring thickness When making settings while still connected to an external device set the Amplifier Unit s judgement output hold input to ON so that the output to the external device remains unchanged Flow of Operation Mounting to the Device Adjusting the Detection Position Setting Thickness Values Setting Expressions Setting Tolerance Judgement Values ...

Page 56: ... result is displayed on i e output to the CH2 Amplifier Unit Connect the CH2 output cable to the external device to enable external control Connections p 30 The CH1 Amplifier Unit will display output the measurement result for the CH1 Sensor Head only Mounting the Sensor Head to the Inspection Device Refer to the following diagram and prepare the mounting jigs Mount the Sensor Heads facing each ot...

Page 57: ...lace adjust the Sensor Heads until the respective Ampli fier Units display as close to zero as possible Measurement distance p 119 Setting Expressions Switch the CH2 Amplifier Unit to FUN mode and set 2 sensor operation CALC to A B Refer to Section 5 Detailed Settings for details on operation Calculating Measured Values p 90 T mm POWER ENABLE ZERO mm POWER ENABLE ZERO Rated measurement distance Ra...

Page 58: ... the offset value and then return to the RUN mode Press and hold the ENT Key for at least 1 s to reset to zero The relationship between the positions of the CH1 and CH2 Sensor Heads will be reg istered at the same timing that was used when the zero reset was executed The dis play value here is 1 mm Thickness is measured based on the relationship of the Sensor Heads and the measurement result is di...

Page 59: ...alues for the PASS OK judgement on thickness The HIGH PASS and LOW judgement results will be output based on the threshold values set here Refer to Section 5 Detailed Settings for details on operation Inputting Threshold Values Directly p 78 Measurement result Judgement Measurement result HIGH threshold HIGH LOW threshold Measurement result HIGH threshold PASS LOW threshold Measurement result LOW ...

Page 60: ...flatness When making settings while still connected to an external device set the Amplifier Unit s judgement output hold input to ON so that the output to the external device remains unchanged Flow of Operation Place an actual sensing object in position Have a reference sample ready beforehand Mounting to the Device Adjusting the Detection Position Registering the Status With No Height Difference ...

Page 61: ...e calculation result is displayed on i e output to the CH2 Amplifier Unit Connect the CH2 output cable to the external device to enable external control Connections p 30 The CH1 Amplifier Unit will display output the measurement result for the CH1 Sensor Head only Mounting Sensor Heads to the Inspection Device Refer to the following diagram and prepare mounting jigs Mount the Sensor Heads parallel...

Page 62: ...n place adjust the Sensor Heads until the respective Ampli fier Units display as close to zero as possible Measurement distance p 119 Setting Expressions Switch the CH2 Amplifier Unit to FUN mode and set 2 sensor operation CALC to A B Refer to Section 5 Detailed Settings for details on operation Calculating Measured Values p 90 mm POWER ENABLE ZERO mm POWER ENABLE ZERO Rated measurement distance R...

Page 63: ...value ZRDSP on the CH2 Amplifier Unit is set to zero before you reset to zero Zero is the default setting Setting Offset Values p 94 Switch the CH2 Amplifier Unit to RUN mode and press and hold the ENT Key for at least 1 s to reset to zero The status with no height difference 0 will be registered at the same timing that was used when the zero reset was executed Now the CH2 Amplifier Unit will disp...

Page 64: ...d values for the PASS OK judgement on height difference flatness The HIGH PASS and LOW judgement results will be output based on the threshold values set here Refer to Section 5 Detailed Settings for details on operation Inputting Threshold Values Directly p 78 Measurement result Judgement Measurement result HIGH threshold HIGH LOW threshold measurement result HIGH threshold PASS LOW threshold mea...

Page 65: ...be the procedure for measuring depth When making settings while still connected to an external device set the Amplifier Unit s judgement output hold input to ON so that the output to the external device remains unchanged Flow of Operation Mounting to the Device Adjusting the Detection Position Registering Depth Inverting the Scale Setting Tolerance Judgement Values ...

Page 66: ...e the mounting jig and mount the Sensor Head Installing Sensor Heads p 26 Adjusting the Detection Position Set a reference sample with a known depth D under the Sensor Head With the reference sample in place adjust the Sensor Head until the Amplifier Unit dis plays as close to zero as possible Mounting jig D mm POWER ENABLE ZERO ...

Page 67: ...Inversion p 75 mm mm mm mm For the default setting OFF the display value increases when the Sensor Head plunger is pressed If a mea surement is taken with this setting the display value will increase as the sensing object becomes thinner Display value Actual displacement 2 2 2 0 0 Changes are inverted if the Scale Inversion Function INV is set to ON This means that changes in the amount of displac...

Page 68: ... Zero Reset display ZRDSP Set the offset value and then return to the RUN mode Press and hold the ENT Key for at least 1 s to reset to zero The Sensor Head position will be registered at the same timing that was used when the zero reset was executed The display value here is 3 mm Depth is measured based on this positional relationship of the Sensor Head Refer to Section 5 Detailed Settings for det...

Page 69: ...r and lower limits the HIGH and LOW threshold values for the PASS OK judgement on depth Refer to Section 5 Detailed Settings for details on settings Inputting Threshold Values Directly p 78 Measurement result Judgement Measurement result HIGH threshold HIGH LOW threshold Measurement result HIGH threshold PASS LOW threshold Measurement result LOW ...

Page 70: ...o match changes in gap size to changes in measured values on the display Inversion is turned OFF in the default setting Setting the Gap G on the Zero Reset Display ZRDSP G For the default setting OFF the display value increases when the Sensor Head plunger is pressed If a measurement is taken with this setting the display value will increase as the gap size decreases Changes are inverted if the Sc...

Page 71: ...ference flatness Set all Amplifier Units starting from the CH2 to the same CH2 settings used to measure height difference and flatness Measuring the Height of a Step and Flatness p 57 Display on Amplifier Units starting at CH2 The difference between displacement at CH1 and at each of the other channels is displayed Calculating Unit CH2 CH1 CH3 CH8 CH2 CH1 CH3 Example For the following present valu...

Page 72: ...LED SETTINGS Setting Number of Samples to Average 70 Using Hold Functions 71 Inverting Positive and Negative Values Scale Inversion 75 Entering Threshold Values 77 Linear Output 81 Calculating Measured Values 90 Using the Zero Reset Function 92 Error Output Function 98 ...

Page 73: ... however the response time of the judgement outputs and linear output will be increased Moving to FUN and AVE 1 Set the mode switch to FUN 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display AVE on the main display Selecting Number of Samples to Average 3 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 4 Use the UP and DOWN Keys to select the number of samples to average 5 Press the ENT Key to confirm th...

Page 74: ...to hold Sampling period Output Measurement starts Measurement ends The timing input method depends on the hold conditions Value is held until the next time the hold condition is met Current measured value Selection Details OFF default Hold measurement is not performed The current measured value is always out put P H Peak hold Holds the maximum value during the sampling period The sampling period i...

Page 75: ...ion SP H Self peak hold Holds the maximum value during the sampling period The sampling period is the period when the measured value is greater than the specified trigger level SB H Self bottom hold Holds the minimum value during the sampling period The sampling period is the period when the measured value is lower than the specified trigger level Selection Details ON OFF Sampling period Output Ch...

Page 76: ... and DOWN Keys to select the hold condition 5 Press the ENT Key to confirm the selection The setting will be registered The following settings are performed only if SP H or SB H is the selected hold condi tion Setting Trigger Levels 6 Use the RIGHT or LEFT Key to display H LVL on the main display 7 Press the UP or DOWN Key The leftmost digit of the sub display will flash 8 Use the Cursor Keys to s...

Page 77: ...elf Trigger 10 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display H HYS on the main display 11 Press the UP or DOWN Key The leftmost digit of the sub display will flash 12 Use the Cursor Keys to set the hysteresis width for the trigger level 13 Press the ENT Key to confirm the setting The hysteresis width for self trigger will be registered SUB Move between digits Increment and decre ment the numeric value ...

Page 78: ...alue increases when the Sensor Head plunger is pressed Moving to FUN and INV 1 Set the mode switch to FUN 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display INV on the main display Selecting the Display 3 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash Options Description OFF default The display value increases when the plunger is pressed ON The display value decreases when the plunger is pressed mm mm ...

Page 79: ...Section 5 Inverting Positive and Negative Values Scale Inversion ZX T Operation Manual Section 5 DETAILED SETTINGS 4 Select the display 5 Press the ENT Key to confirm the setting The setting is registered ...

Page 80: ...nput to ON so that the output to the external device remains unchanged The judgement outputs in T mode will be the same as in RUN mode i e HIGH PASS and LOW Method Details Direct input Sets threshold values by direct numerical value input Direct input is useful when you know the dimensions for an OK judgement or when you want to fine tune threshold values after teaching Position teaching Performs ...

Page 81: ...ing set value for the threshold switch selection will be displayed on the sub display 3 Press one of the Cursor Keys The leftmost digit of the threshold value will flash on the sub display 4 Use the Cursor Keys to set the threshold value 5 Press the ENT Key to confirm the settings The threshold values will be registered Countermeasures for Setting Errors One of the following two errors has occurre...

Page 82: ... current measured value is shown on the main dis play and the threshold being set the value for the thresh old switch selection will be displayed on the sub display 3 Place the threshold sample in position The main display value changes 4 Press the ENT Key for at least one second and then release The measured value at the point that the ENT Key is released will be set as the threshold value This t...

Page 83: ...ess the UP or DOWN Key The leftmost of the sub display will flash 4 Use the Cursor Keys to enter the hysteresis width 5 Press the ENT Key to confirm the setting The hysteresis width will be registered Countermeasures for Setting Errors If ERROV is displayed HIGH threshold value LOW threshold value hysteresis width If an error is displayed the threshold values have not been updated Set the values a...

Page 84: ...l number with a T suffix is connected the mea sured value of the output cannot be changed Only the current output or voltage output can be changed Example Setting 0 5 mm to a 16 mA output and 0 5 mm to a 8 mA output for current output Separate the two specified points by at least 1 of the rated measurement distance for the con nected Sensor For example the rated measurement distance for the ZX TSD...

Page 85: ...current voltage switch to current out put The switch is found on the bottom of the Amplifier Unit A voltage output is the default setting Moving to FUN and SPCL 3 Turn ON the power supply and move the mode switch to FUN 4 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display SPCL on the main display Moving to FOCUS 5 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 6 Use the Up and DOWN Keys to display SET or...

Page 86: ... and the corresponding measured value will be displayed on the sub display and the leftmost digit will flash 12 Set the output current value and the corre sponding measured value for the first point Set a measured value within the measurement distance If scaling or calculation has been set set a value that reflects those settings The flashing digit i e the digit for which a value can be set will c...

Page 87: ...m the settings Confirming Completion of Monitor Focus Settings The display will read OK if monitor focus has been set correctly The display will be NG if the settings are incorrect If the settings are incorrect check the following points and execute the monitor focus again Is the measured value set on the sub display within the measurement distance with scaling and calcula tion settings reflected ...

Page 88: ...cted by entering the correction value for the current or volt age values for any two points Set the monitor focus function and select either current or voltage output beforehand p 81 This section uses a current output as an example Change the values in this example for voltage output as necessary 1 Connect the linear output to an external ammeter Moving to FUN and SPCL 2 Turn ON the power supply a...

Page 89: ...he sub display so that the ammeter reading and the output current shown on the main display are the same The larger the correction value the larger the output current The correction value can be set within the range 999 to 999 To set a negative value make the leftmost digit of the sub display flash and change the value The flashing digit i e the digit for which a value can be set will change as sh...

Page 90: ... to set the correction value for the second point 12 Press the ENT Key Confirming Setting Results If linear output correction has been registered correctly the sub display will show OK If the correction is not registered correctly the display will show NG Check that the current or voltage value for the two points are not the same and execute again ...

Page 91: ...isplay SPCL on the main display Moving to RESET 3 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 4 Use the UP and DOWN Keys to display ETC or ALL 5 Press the ENT Key 6 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display RESET on the main display Selection Outputs Judgement outputs Linear output KEEP default The status immediately before measurement is stopped is held and output CLAMP All OFF Outputs the s...

Page 92: ...he ENT Key to confirm the selection The output status will be registered Next set the clamp value if CLAMP is selected Setting Clamp Values when CLAMP Is Selected 10 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display CLAMP on the main display CLAMP cannot be displayed if KEEP has been selected 11 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 12 Select the clamp value 13 Press the ENT Key to confirm the ...

Page 93: ...H1 Amplifier Unit The response time for CH2 Amplifier Units to which expressions have been set is increased by 1 0 ms The response time is also influenced by the setting for the number of samples to average so the response time will be the response time based on the set number of samples to average 1 0 ms Setting Number of Samples to Average p 70 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH8 Calculating Unit Calculation result...

Page 94: ...dure for finding the height difference using the CH2 Amplifier Unit as the example Moving to FUN and CALC 1 Set the mode switch to FUN on the CH2 Amplifier Unit 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display CALC on the main display Selecting Expressions 3 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 4 Use the UP and DOWN Keys to select the expression type 5 Press the ENT Key to confirm the selec...

Page 95: ...et to 0 at any timing during measurement Example 1 Using the Height of the Sensing Object as the Reference Value and the Tolerance Output as the Measured Value Example 2 Measuring Height Differences on Sensing Objects Zero Reset at Each Measurement When resetting to zero for each measurement change the settings so the zero reset level is not saved p 96 You can set any offset value when you want to...

Page 96: ...sing the Zero Reset Function Section 5 DETAILED SETTINGS Example Measuring the Height Difference of the Sensing Object for Reference Setting 1 0 for the offset value Reference value 1 0 Sensing object 1 2 LOW threshold 1 2 HIGH threshold ...

Page 97: ... ZRDSP 1 Set the mode switch to FUN 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display ZRDSP on the main display Setting Offset Values 3 Press the UP or DOWN Key The leftmost digit of the sub display will flash 4 Use the Cursor Keys to set the offset value 5 Press the ENT Key to confirm the setting The offset value will be registered mm POWER ENABLE ZERO SUB Move between digits Increment and decre ment the ...

Page 98: ...tput Settings Monitor Focus p 81 If the following values are displayed after executing zero reset then the measurement has probably failed Example 5 9999 or 5 999 Correct the offset value A setting can be changed so that the zero reset is released when the power is turned OFF Saving Zero Reset Level p 96 1 Place the reference sensing object in position 2 Set the mode switch to RUN 3 Press the ENT ...

Page 99: ...ach measure ment If zero reset memory is enabled the zero reset level data will be written in the Amplifier Unit non volatile memory EEPROM at each zero reset The EEPROM can be written a maximum of 100 000 times Writing the zero reset level for each measurement can therefore use up the life of the memory and lead to malfunctions Example Measuring Steps in Sensing Objects Even if zero reset memory ...

Page 100: ...sh 4 Use the UP and DOWN Keys to display ETC or ALL 5 Press the ENT Key 6 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display ZRMEM on the main display Selecting Whether or Not to Enable Zero Reset Memory 7 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 8 Use the UP and DOWN Keys to select ON or OFF ON Zero reset memory enabled default OFF Zero reset memory disabled 9 Press the ENT Key to confirm the sele...

Page 101: ... the Error Output Function is turned ON Error Messages and Countermeasures p 116 Moving to FUN and SPCL 1 Move the mode switch to FUN 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display SPCL on the main display Moving to EROUT 3 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 4 Display ETC or ALL Setting When the plunger has been pressed with excessive force When any other error has occurred During norma...

Page 102: ... LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display EROUT on the main display Setting the Error Output Function 7 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 8 Select the output method to use when an error is detected 9 Press the ENT Key to confirm the setting The setting will be registered SUB mm POWER ENABLE ZERO SUB SUB SUB ...

Page 103: ...100 Section 5 Error Output Function ZX T Operation Manual Section 5 DETAILED SETTINGS ...

Page 104: ...nual Section 6 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Changing the Number of Display Digits 102 Reversing the Display 103 Adjusting Display Brightness ECO Display 105 Key Lock Function 106 Correcting the Distance Display Span Adjustment 107 Initializing Settings Data 109 ...

Page 105: ...ng to FUN and SPCL 1 Set the mode switch to FUN 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display SPCL on the main display Moving to DIGIT 3 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 4 Use the UP and DOWN Keys to display DISP or ALL 5 Press the ENT Key 6 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display DIGIT on the main display Selecting Number of Digits 7 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flas...

Page 106: ...on is useful when mounting the Amplifier Unit upside down on a device Moving to FUN and SPCL 1 Set the mode switch to FUN 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display SPCL on the main display Moving to DREV 3 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 4 Use the UP and DOWN Keys to display DISP or ALL 5 Press the ENT Key 6 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display DREV on the main display OFF Not...

Page 107: ... Whether or Not to Invert Display 7 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 8 Select either OFF or ON OFF Display not reversed default ON Display reversed 9 Press the ENT Key to confirm the selection The display setting will be registered When ON is selected the display will be reversed ...

Page 108: ... on the main display Moving to ECO 3 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 4 Use the UP and DOWN Keys to display DISP or ALL 5 Press the ENT Key 6 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display ECO on the main display Selecting Whether or Not to Use ECO Display 7 Press the UP or DOWN Key The sub display will flash 8 Select either OFF or ON OFF Normal display default ON ECO display 9 Press th...

Page 109: ...lock function is ON Setting the Key Lock 1 Set the mode switch to FUN 2 Hold down the UP DOWN RIGHT and LEFT Keys at the same time LOCK will be displayed on the main display and will be displayed on the sub display 3 Release the keys once OK is displayed on the sub display The keys will be locked Releasing the Key Lock 1 Set the mode switch to FUN 2 Hold down the UP DOWN RIGHT and LEFT Keys at the...

Page 110: ...ection details are registered in the Sensor Head This means that once done the correction will not have to be redone even if the Amplifier Unit is replaced Moving to FUN and SPCL 1 Set the mode switch to FUN 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display SPCL on the main display mm mm 0 500 0 498 0 0 5 Sensor Head Actual displacement Display value Calipers Sensing object Display value Actual displacemen...

Page 111: ... DOWN Keys to display SET or ALL 5 Press the ENT Key 6 Use the LEFT and RIGHT Keys to display SPAN on the main display Setting the Distance Correction 7 Press the UP or DOWN Key The leftmost digit on the sub display will flash 8 Enter the distance correction µm 9 Press the ENT Key to confirm the setting SUB mm POWER ENABLE ZERO SUB Move between digits Increment and decre ment the numeric value SUB...

Page 112: ...he ENT Key once OK is displayed on the sub display The settings will be initialized Function Default Value Scale inversion OFF No of samples to average 256 Hysteresis width Sensor Head resolution specification Depends on the type of Sensor Head Hold OFF Zero reset display 0 000 mm Special functions CLOSE Monitor focus At the minimum measurement distance 4 mA At the maximum measurement distance 20 ...

Page 113: ...110 Section 6 Initializing Settings Data ZX T Operation Manual Section 6 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ...

Page 114: ... 111 ZX T Operation Manual APPENDICES Actuators 112 Troubleshooting 115 Error Messages and Countermeasures 116 Q A 118 Glossary 119 Specifications and Dimensions 120 Characteristic Data 131 Quick Reference for Displays 132 ...

Page 115: ...ance Applica tion General purpose measurement on a flat surface Actuators attached as standard Measurement object Carbide steel HR90 or softer materials Measurement object Carbide steel HR90 or softer materials Mounting commercial actuators Model Pin type carbide steel D5SN TN1 Ball type carbide steel D5SN TF1 Appear ance Applica tion Measurements for the bottom of grooves and holes Requires conve...

Page 116: ...rque may have an adverse affect on plunger operation 2 Mount the actuator or conversion adapter Hold the plunger s D cut section with radio pliers or a similar tool while mounting and securing the actuator If the replacement must be performed by hold ing the Sensor Head itself ensure that a torque exceeding 0 15 N m is not applied Applying excessive torque may have an adverse affect on plunger ope...

Page 117: ...eration Manual APPENDICES Only when mounting a commercial actuator 3 Mount the commercial actuator to the con version adapter Tighten the actuator securely and ensure that there is no looseness If necessary apply a screw locking agent ...

Page 118: ...hort circuited p 34 No input signal received Are all cables connected correctly Is the signal line disconnected p 34 No communications with personal computer or Pro grammable Controller Is the cable connected correctly Is the Interface Unit connected correctly Is the switch under the Interface Unit on the side without the tab Is the connector pin arrangement correct p 30 p 129 Strange linear outpu...

Page 119: ...t if the above countermeasures do not solve the problem p 21 p 31 p 42 E EEP EEPROM data error Hold down the ENT Key for three seconds or longer Once the data has been cleared cycle the power supply Replace the Amplifier Unit if the above countermeasure does not solve the problem p 44 E HED The Sensor Head is disconnected Turn OFF the power supply check that the Sensor Head is connected correctly ...

Page 120: ...e HIGH threshold value Input correct threshold values p 77 HIGH threshold LOW threshold hys teresis width ERROV The set numeric value is too large Input an appropriate numeric value p 46 p 77 HIGH threshold LOW threshold hys teresis width ERRUD The set numeric value is too small Input an appropriate numeric value p 46 OVER The plunger pressing force is excessive Adjust the detection position of th...

Page 121: ...teaching or by direct input if the following condition is not met HIGH threshold value LOW threshold value hysteresis width p 77 When monitor focus is executed why does an error appear on the sub display and the settings cannot be made Monitor focus settings cannot be made when the distance between the two specified points is not 1 or more of the mea surement distance p 81 Can calculations be perf...

Page 122: ...tput More precise linearity can be obtained with ZX T Smart Sensors by performing span adjustment p 107 Hold A function that holds specified measurement values such as the maximum or minimum value during the sampling time and it outputs that value when the measurement is completed p 71 Linear output The linear output is analog data output from the linear output line Either a current or voltage out...

Page 123: ...fier Units Vinyl insulated round cable 5 1 dia 10 conductors cross sectional area of conductor 0 09 mm2 Insulator diameter 0 7 mm Standard length 0 1 m Vinyl insulated round cable 5 2 dia 10 conductors cross sectional area of conductor 0 09 mm2 Insulator diameter 0 7 mm Standard length 2 m Unit mm 67 3 44 133 36 8 13 31 5 30 2 2 29 ...

Page 124: ...max with power supply voltage of 24 V Sensor connected Ambient temperature Operating and storage 0 to 50 C with no icing or condensation Ambient humidity Operating and storage 35 to 85 with no condensation Insulation resistance 20 MΩ min at 500 VDC Dielectric strength 1 000 VAC 50 60 Hz for 1 min Vibration resistance destructive 10 to 150 Hz 0 7 mm double amplitude 80 min each in X Y and Z directi...

Page 125: ... x No of samples to average setting 1 The response speed of the judgement outputs is calculated as the measurement period x No of samples to average setting 1 2 The output can be switched between current output and voltage output using a switch on the bottom of the Amplifier Unit 3 Setting is possible via the monitor focus function 4 A Calculating Unit is required ...

Page 126: ...04T L dia 6 0 0 1 dia Measurement range 11 2 to 12 2 TYP Measurement range 14 9 to 18 9 TYP 0 1 SR1 5 84 5 9 5 7 3 129 5 26 22 17 SR1 5 84 5 132 15 9 5 1 2 24 2 28 5 SR1 5 123 84 5 22 12 5 9 5 7 3 0 1 124 5 SR1 5 84 5 21 15 1 8 7 8 5 5 8 5 1 3 5 8 dia H6 8 dia H6 8 dia H6 8 dia H6 5 dia 6 8 dia 5 dia 7 5 dia 7 dia 5 dia ZX TDS10T ZX TDS10T V ZX TDS10T L ZX TDS10T VL Right angle Adapter 0 1 ...

Page 127: ...CES Preamplifier with Mounting Bracket 28 1 18 1 7 8 16 8 84 8 Preamplifier Same for all models Round vinyl insulated shielded coaxial cable 3 cores 3 7 dia Standard length 2 m Round vinyl insulated coaxial cable 19 cores 5 1 dia Standard length 0 2 m 15 dia 46 88 97 1 16 20 ...

Page 128: ...ns APPENDICES ZX XBT1 27 3 2 Four R1 6 4 8 91 1 28 1 16 4 27 0 1 Two M3 Mounting Holes M3x8 Pan head screw with M3 spring washer 29 75 91 10 1 8 1 8 9 4 11 4 35 3 58 84 8 11 8 28 16 10 ZX XBT2 for DIN Track mounting 11 8 84 8 29 75 7 8 Preamplifier Mounting Bracket ...

Page 129: ...cal durability 10 000 000 Ambient temperature Operating 0 to 50 C with no icing or condensation Storage 15 to 60 C with no icing or condensation Ambient humidity Operating storage 30 to 85 with no icing or condensation Temperature influ ence 4 Sensor Head 0 03 F S C 0 01 F S C Preamplifier 0 01 F S C Materials Sensor Head Stainless steel Rubber boot Fluorocarbon rubber Silicon rubber Preamplifier ...

Page 130: ...5 This is the value for an ambient temperature of 23 C 6 The Right angle Adapter is an accessory for the ZX TDS10T Degree of protection Sensor Head IP65 IP50 Preamplifier IP40 Mechanical durability 10 000 000 operations min Ambient temperature Operating 0 to 50 C Storage 10 to 60 C Ambient humidity Operating storage 35 to 85 with no icing or condensation Temperature influence 4 Sensor Head 0 01 F ...

Page 131: ...Ambient humidity Operating and storage 35 to 85 with no condensation Connection method Connector Dielectric strength 1 000 VAC 50 60 Hz for 1 min Insulation resistance 100 MΩ at 500 VDC 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 s2 3 times each in six directions up down left right forward backward Mat...

Page 132: ...29 ZX T Operation Manual Appendices Specifications and Dimensions APPENDICES ZX SF11 Interface Unit Unit mm Vinyl insulated round cable 5 2 dia Average length 0 5 m Connector pin arrangement Pin No Name ...

Page 133: ...mpoWay F Baud rate 38 400 bps Data config uration Data bits 8 Parity None Start bits 1 Stop bits 1 Flow control None Indicators Power ON green Communicating with Sensor green Sensor communications error red Communicating with external terminal green External terminal communications error red Protection circuits Reverse power supply wiring protection Ambient temperature Operating 0 to 50 C Storage ...

Page 134: ...rrent Output 4 V 20 mA 4 V 0 V 12 mA 4 mA 0 mm 0 5 mm 2 mm 1 5 mm 2 0 5 mm 2 mm 1 5 mm 2 ZX TDS01T TDS04T ZX TDS10T Measurement distance F S Center voltage output Current output Analog output Pushed Voltage current Released 1 The value for the ZX TDS04T TDS04T 2 The value for the ZX TDS10T TDS10T 3 Displacement direction ...

Page 135: ...this display item depends on the selected functions Monitor focus Second point setting for current output Linear output correction Second point offset for current output p 81 p 85 B 4V The meaning of this display item depends on the selected functions Monitor focus Second point setting for voltage output Linear output correction Second point offset for voltage output p 81 p 85 B H Hold Bottom hold...

Page 136: ...k hold p 71 PP H Hold Peak to peak hold p 71 R RESET Output data settings for non measurement p 88 RESET RUN or T mode Resetting input p 34 S S H Hold Sample hold p 71 SB H Hold Self bottom hold p 71 SET Displays output related functions from the special menu p 48 SP H Hold Self peak hold p 71 SPAN Setting for correcting the distance value on the display p 107 SPCL Special menu item Displays monit...

Page 137: ...O display 105 ENABLE indicator 21 error messages 116 Error Output Function 98 F FUN mode description 42 displays 43 function transitions 48 function transition charts 47 G ground line 34 H HIGH judgement output line 34 hold bottom 71 functions 71 peak 71 peak to peak 72 sample 72 hysteresis width 80 I I O circuit diagrams 35 initialize settings data 109 Interface Units connections 33 connector pin...

Page 138: ...sponse time 90 119 RUN mode description 42 displays 43 function transitions 47 S Sensor Heads 26 connections 30 dimensions 123 installation 26 part names 22 setting conditions selecting 45 settings initializing 109 specifications 120 sub display 43 T T mode description 42 displays 43 function transitions 47 teaching 77 terminology 119 thresholds entering values 77 inputting directly 78 position te...

Page 139: ...hange was also made Page 20 ZX TDA11 changed to ZX TDA11 41 in diagram 03 October 2005 Pages 7 and 8 Power supply and wiring precaution added Page 8 Model number restriction added to third power supply and wiring precaution Page 9 Model number restrictions and precaution added to end of Sensor Head Page 26 New model of Mounting Jig added and text for previous Mounting Jig altered Page 33 Informati...

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