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    © OMRON Corporation 2004 All Rights Reserved. Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in Japan. 0804-1M (A) Authorized Distributor: Cat. No. Z209-E1-01 OMRON Corporation Industrial Automation Company Application Sensors Division Sensing Devices and Components Division H.Q. Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8530 Japa[...]

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    1 Select Language 2 Japanese English Introduction This manual provides infor mation regard ing functions, performance a nd operating methods that are require d for using the ZS-MDC. When using the ZS -MDC, be sur e to observe th e following: • The ZS-MDC must be operated by per sonnel knowledgeable in electrical engineering. • T o ensur e corre[...]

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    ‚Í‚¶‚ß‚É ‘æ 1 Í‘ æ 2 Í‘ æ 3 Í‘ æ 4 Í Introduction Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 S ection APPLICA TION CONSIDERA TIONS (Please Read) FEA TURES INST ALLA TION & CONNECTION SETUP APPLICA TION SE TTING EXAMPLES APPENDIX User's Manual [...]

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    2 Introduct ion ZS-MDC User’s Manual Introduction R EAD AND U NDERST AND THIS DOCUMENT Please read and und erstand this document before us ing the produ cts. Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments. W ARRANTY OMRON’s exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in material s and workmanshi[...]

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    3 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Introduct ion Introduction SUIT ABILITY FOR US E THE PRODUCTS CONT AINED IN THIS DOCUMENT AR E NOT SAFETY RA TED. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED OR RA TED FOR ENSURING SAFET Y OF PERSONS, AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A SAFETY COMPONENT OR PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR SUCH PURPOSES. Please refer to separate catalogs for OMRON’ s safet[...]

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    4 Introduct ion ZS-MDC User’s Manual Introduction DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Dimensions and weights are nominal an d are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when tolerances are shown. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS The information in this docu ment has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assume d for[...]

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    5 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Introduct ion Introduction Precautions for Safe Use Please observe the following precautions for safe use of the product s. (1) Inst a llation Environment • Do not use the product in environmen ts where it can be exposed to inflammable/ explosive gas. • T o secure th e safety of operation and main tenance, do not inst a[...]

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    6 Introduct ion ZS-MDC User’s Manual Introduction Precautions fo r Correct Use Please observe the following precautions to pr event failure to operate, malfunctions, or undesirable ef fect s on product performance. (1) Inst a llation Site Do not install the product in location s subjected to the following conditions: • Ambient temperature out s[...]

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    7 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Introduct ion Introduction Precautions for Correct Use (3) Orient ation when Inst al ling the Multi-Controller (4) W arming Up After turning ON the powe r supply , allow the product to stand for at least 30 minutes before use. The circuits are still unstable immediately af ter the po wer supply is turned ON, so measured val[...]

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    8 Introduct ion ZS-MDC User’s Manual Introduction Editor's Note Editor's Note Page Format Setting the Sensor Controller to Obt ain Sensing Information from Set which gang-mounted Sensor Controller to obtain information from, and which logic operations are to be performed on that inform ation. Setting Assignments Assign the channel to pe[...]

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    9 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Introduct ion Introduction Editor's Note ■ Meaning of Symbols Menu items t hat are displayed on the Multi- Controller LCD screen, and windows, dialog boxes and other GUI element s displayed on the PC are indica ted enclosed by brackets [ aa ]. ■ Visual Aids Indicates points that are important to ensure full product[...]

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    10 Introduct ion ZS-MDC User’s Manual Introduction Editor's Note MEMO[...]

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    11 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Introduction Contents Introduction Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Content s Precautions for Safe Use 5 Precautions for Correct Use 6 Editor's Note 8 Page Format 8 Contents 11 Section 1 FEATURES 1-1 Multi-Controller Features 1-2 Multi-Controller Applications 1-4 Basic Configur ation 1-7 Part Names an[...]

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    12 Introduction ZS-MDC User’s Manual Introduction Contents Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES 4-1 Measuring the Thickness o f Multiple Points (sandwiched thickness) 4-2 Measuring the Relative Difference b etween Steps 4-5 Measuring the Reference Differen ce between Steps 4-8 Measuring Flatne ss 4-10 Measuring the Average Heigh t 4-12 Measurin[...]

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    Section 1 FEATURES 1-1 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 1 FEA TURES Multi-Controller Features 1-2 Multi-Controller Applications 1-4 Basic Configuration 1-7 Part Names and Functions 1-8[...]

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    1-2 Section 1 FEATURES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 1 Multi-Controlle r Features Multi-Controller Features The Multi-Controller is a dedica ted controller that gets and per forms logical operations on data obt ained from multiple Sensor Controllers. This Multi-Controller features completely digital-based, dat a corruption- free logic operation ca[...]

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    Section 1 FEATURES Section 1 Multi-Controller Features 1-3 ZS-MDC User’s Manual (4) Same Comp act Size as Sensor Controller • The Multi-Controller is the same compac t size as the Sensor Controller , which means that it can be inst alled at a wide range of sites. External Dimensions p.5-6 • A wide range of pr ocessing fu nctions (e.g . filter[...]

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    1-4 Section 1 FEATURES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 1 Multi-Control ler Applicat ions Multi-Controller Applications ● Measurement of W orkpiece Thickness at Multiple Locations Sensor Heads can be placed so as to sand wich the workpiece an d measure its thick- ness. Logic op erations can be per formed not only on one location but on multiple loc[...]

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    Section 1 FEATURES Section 1 Multi-Controller Applications 1-5 ZS-MDC User’s Manual ● Measurement of W orkpiece Flatness Logic operations can be perfor med on measured values obta ined from multiple Sensor Controllers to measure the flatness of wo rkpieces. ● Measurement of W orkpiece S train Logic operations can be perfor med on measured val[...]

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    1-6 Section 1 FEATURES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 1 Multi-Control ler Applicat ions Moreover , connecting a personal computer pr e-inst alled with SmartM onitor Zero to the Multi-Controller allows you to perform the following. ● Gang-mounted Sensor Controllers can be s et up. The measurement condition s of each Sensor Controlle r can be set u[...]

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    Section 1 FEATURES Section 1 Basic Configurat ion 1-7 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Basic Configuration The figure below shows the Basic Configuratio n of the ZS Series. This section detects the sensing object and processes measurement. Up to 9 Sensor Controllers can be gang-mounted. For details, refer to the User's Manual for the Sensor Controller. [...]

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    1-8 Section 1 FEATURES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 1 Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions The following describes the nam es and functions of part s on the Multi-Controller . (1) Laser i ndicator Does not lit. (2) Zero Reset indicator The Zero Reset indicator lit s when the zero reset function is enabled on th e Multi- Controller . [...]

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    Section 1 FEATURES Section 1 Part Names and Functions 1-9 ZS-MDC User’s Manual (7) Control keys The Control Keys are for setting measur em ent conditions and other information. Th e functions assign ed to the Contro l Keys change accordin g to the operatin g mode. Displays and Key Operatio ns p.3-5 (8) Mode Switch The Mode Switch select s the ope[...]

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    1-10 Section 1 FEATURES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 1 Part Names and Functions MEMO[...]

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    Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION 2-1 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 2 INST ALLA TION & CONNECTION About Installation and Connection 2-2 Multi-Controller 2-3 Attaching the fer rite core 2-3 Installing the Multi-Controller 2-4 About the I/O cable 2-10[...]

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    2-2 Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 2 About Installation an d Connection About Inst allation and Connection ■ Checking the inst a llation environment Read “Preca utions for Saf e Use” at th e begi nning of this manual, and check the inst al- lation environment. ■ Checking the inst allation site Read ?[...]

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    Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Section 2 Multi-Controller 2-3 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Multi-Controller This section describ es installation of the Multi-Co ntroller and conn ection of the I/O cab le. Before connecting/disconnecting peripher al devices, make sure that the Multi-Controller is turned OFF . The Multi-Controller may break dow n [...]

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    2-4 Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 2 Multi-Control ler Inst alling the Multi-Controller The Multi-Controller performs logical operatio n s on the sensing infor mation obt ained from multiple connected Sensor Cont roller s. Up to 9 Sensor Contro llers can be gang-mounted. For det ails on the Sensor Contr oller[...]

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    Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Section 2 Multi-Controller 2-5 ZS-MDC User’s Manual ■ Inst alling on the DIN track The following descri bes how to att ach the 35 mm wide DIN track by quick, ea sy opera- tion. ● Inst allation procedure The following describes how to install the Mu lti-Controller and Sensor Controller on the DIN track. [...]

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    2-6 Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 2 Multi-Control ler 3. Open the connector cover on the con- troller . Slide the cover to re move. 4. Insert the Contr oller Link Unit into the connector on the Multi-Con troller . The connectors are designed to be connected in a particular direction. Insert the connector in [...]

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    Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Section 2 Multi-Controller 2-7 ZS-MDC User’s Manual 4. Pull the hook on the I/O cable end downwards. 5. Lif t up the Sensor Controller from th e I/O cable end, and remove it fro m the DIN track. Hook on I/O cable[...]

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    2-8 Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 2 Multi-Control ler ■ Mounting on a p anel The optional Panel Mount Adap ters (ZS-XPM1/XPM2) can be used to mou nt the Multi- Controller on a panel. Panel Mount Adapters p.5-9 1. Inst all the Multi-Contr oller and Sensor Controller on the DIN track. p.2-5 When mounting on [...]

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    Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Section 2 Multi-Controller 2-9 ZS-MDC User’s Manual 4. Inst all the long Mo unt Adapters on t he two holes on the small Mount Adapter . Install the long Mount Adapters only on both sides of gang-mounted controllers. 5. Inst all the Multi- Controller and Sensor Controller with Panel Mount Adapters att ached [...]

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    2-10 Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 2 About the I/O cable About the I/O cable ■ Wiring the I/O cable The following shows the leads that co mprise the I/O cable. (1) Power supply This connects the 24 VDC (±10%) power su pply . When using a Multi-Controller with a PNP output, the power supply termin al is al[...]

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    Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Section 2 About the I/O cable 2-11 ZS-MDC User’s Manual (6) OUT3 (ENABLE output) This turns ON when the Mult i-Controller is ready for me asurement. This outp ut is interlocked with the ENABLE indicator . (7) OUT4 (BUSY output) This turns ON during sampling with the hold fu nction enabled. It allows you to [...]

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    2-12 Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 2 About the I/O cable ■ I/O Circuit Diagrams ● NPN type (ZS-M DC1 1) Brown Blue Red Green Black Pink Gray Co-axial (black) Shielded Load Load Load Load Load Load DC24V OUT0 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 GND(0V) DC24V Y ellow Light blue Purple White IN0 IN1 IN2 IN3 Orange Linear o[...]

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    Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Section 2 About the I/O cable 2-13 ZS-MDC User’s Manual ● PNP type (ZS-MDC41) DC 24V Internal circuits Brown DC24V Red Green Black Pink Gray OUT0 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 Blue GND(0V) Y ellow Light blue Purple White IN0 IN1 IN2 IN3 Orange Load Load Load Load Load Co-axial (black) Shielded Linear output Linear [...]

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    2-14 Section 2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 2 About the I/O cable MEMO[...]

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    Section 3 SETUP 3-1 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 3 SETUP Setting Flow 3-2 About Setup 3-4 Basic Knowledg e for Op eration 3-4 List of Setting Items 3-9 Selecting T asks 3-13 Setting the Se nsor Controller to Obt ain Sensing Information from 3-14 Setting Assignment s 3-14 Setting Logic Op eration Methods 3-15 Setting I/O Assignments 3-16 Switching[...]

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    3-2 Section 3 SETUP ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 3 Setting Flow Setting Flow Preparation for Measurement Section 2 Installation & Connection Gang-mount Sensor Controller to Multi- controller . Setting of Measurement Conditions Power ON Installation and Connection Save Setup Setting the Sensor Controller to obtain sensing information from Set [...]

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    Section 3 SETUP Section 3 Setting Flow 3-3 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Setting the Display Method Set what is to be displayed on the Multi- Controller during measurement in the RUN mode. Additional Functions Sensor Controller User's Manual, Section 3 Setup Sensor Controller User's Manual, Section 3 Setup Sensor Controller User's Manual, S[...]

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    3-4 Section 3 SETUP ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 3 About Setup About Setup The ZS-MDC Series can be set up on th e Multi-Controller or o n the SmartMonitor Zer o software utility . This manual describes setu p on the Multi-Controller . For det ails on how to set up the ZS-L Series on SmartMon itor Zero, refer to Help contain ed on the SmartMonito[...]

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    Section 3 SETUP Section 3 About Setup 3-5 ZS-MDC User’s Manual ■ Displays and Key Operations The Multi-Controller has dig ital disp lays and an LCD screen.The det a ils displayed on these differ accor ding to the operating mode. (1) FUN Mode The LCD screen displays the setup menus. The No. at the top of each menu corresponds to a fu nction key [...]

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    3-6 Section 3 SETUP ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 3 About Setup The following example descr ibes basic operati ons for changing the filter to [SMOOTH]. 1. Press function key 2 repre senting [FIL TER]. 2. Press function key 1 repre senting [SMOOTH]. The currently selected No. is displayed flashing. 3. Press function key 2 repre senting [ON]. The ?[...]

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    Section 3 SETUP Section 3 About Setup 3-7 ZS-MDC User’s Manual ● RUN Mode In this mode, measured values are disp layed on the main display , and threshold values and other information ar e displayed on the sub-display . Pressing the MENU key displays the display customize menu. Details disp layed on the sub-display Key Operations Display Detail[...]

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    3-8 Section 3 SETUP ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 3 About Setup ● TEACH Mode In this mode, the measured value is displayed at all times on the main disp lay . The threshold values are displayed on the sub-d isp lay . Which of the HIGH or LOW threshold values is displayed changes according to the setting of the threshold selector switch. Key Oper[...]

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    Section 3 SETUP Section 3 About Setup 3-9 ZS-MDC User’s Manual List of Setting Items This manual describes only “FUN Mode-[SENSING]” f unctions uniq ue to the Multi-Controller . Details of other functions are the same as those for the Sensor Controller. Refer to the Sensor Controller Userís Manual. ■ FUN Mode This is the mod e for settin g[...]

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    3-10 Section 3 SETUP ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 3 About Setup I/O SET NO-MEAS CLAMP KEEP , CLAMP - JUDGE HYS 20 µ m 0 to 999.999 - TIMER OFF OFF , OFF DELA Y (1 to 5000ms), ON DELA Y (1 to 5000ms), ONE SHOT (1 to 5000ms) - ANALOG FOCUS OFF OFF , ON - ADJUST OFF OFF , ON (-999 to 999) - INPUT IN0 ON OFF , ON - IN1 ON OFF , ON IN2 ON OFF , ON IN[...]

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    Section 3 SETUP Section 3 About Setup 3-11 ZS-MDC User’s Manual ● When other th an T ASK1 is sele cted Settings Default V alue Option/Range Page s SENSING CALC CH OFF , CH(input A to input I), CALC (THICK, STEP , K+mX+nY , A VE, MAX-MIN) p.3-15 FIL TER SMOOTH ON OFF , ON - A VERAGE 1 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 6 4, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4 096 - D[...]

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    3-12 Section 3 SETUP ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 3 About Setup ■ RUN Mode In the RUN mode, you can customize the details that are displayed in the digital dis- plays. T o call the display customize menu, press the MENU key in the RUN mode. ■ TEACH Mode This is the mode for setting the thresho ld values Settings Default V alue Option/Range Pa[...]

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    Section 3 SETUP Section 3 Selecting Tasks 3-13 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Selecting T asks By assigning ex pressions to “tasks,” you can process (multi-tasking) multiple logic operations (max. 4). Af ter selecting the t ask in the task selection menu, ma ke the various settings for the selected task in the respective setup menus. The currently sele[...]

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    3-14 Section 3 SETUP ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 3 Setting the Sensor Controller to Obtain Sensing Information from Settin g the Sen sor C ontroller to Obt ain Sensing Information from Set which gang-mounted Sensor Contr oller to obtain informa tion from, and which logic operations are to be performed on that information. Setting Assignment s As[...]

  • Page 53

    Section 3 SETUP Section 3 Setting the Sensor Controller to Obt ain Sensing Information from 3-15 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Setting Logic Operation Methods Set how logic opera tions are to be perfo rmed on the t asks and CH specified by the assignment se ttings. FUNMODE-[SENSING]-[CALC] Inputs do not undergo logical operation when “None” is set. Ex[...]

  • Page 54

    3-16 Section 3 SETUP ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 3 Setting I/O Assignments Setting I/O Assignment s Switching banks by ext ernal signal input Set the ta sk or function to the external input. If you use SmartMonitor Zero, you can cha nge the function assignments of IN2 and IN3 if [BANK] is selected. For details, refer to the Help for SmartMonitor[...]

  • Page 55

    Section 3 SETUP Section 3 Setting I/O Assignments 3-17 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Changing Output Assignment s FUN mode-[I/O SET]-[I/O SET]-[OUT] Changing Linear Output Assignment s FUN Mode-[I/O SET]-[I/O SET]-[ANALOG] About Digit al Output FUN Mode-[I/O SET]-[I/O SET ]-[DIGIT AL]-[LOG 1 to 9] Setting Description T ASK1 T ASK2 T ASK3 T ASK4 The measur[...]

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    3-18 Section 3 SETUP ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 3 Setting I/O Assignments MEMO[...]

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    Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES 4-1 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 4 APPLICA TION SETTING EXAMPLES Measuring th e Thickness of Multip le Points (sa ndwiched thickness) 4-2 Measuring the Relative Dif ference between S teps 4-5 Measuring the Reference Dif ference between S teps 4-8 Measuring Flatness 4-10 Measuring the A verage Height 4-12 Mea[...]

  • Page 58

    4-2 Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Thickness of Mult iple Points (sandwiched thickness) Measuring the Thickness of Multiple Point s (sandwiched thickness) This is an example of how to measur e the sandwiched thickness at three p laces on a workpiece, and calculate the dif ference (m ax. value -[...]

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    Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Section 4 Measuring the Thickness of Mult iple Points (sandwiched thickness) 4-3 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Press MENU key - ESC key . 2. Select [T ASK1]. [SENSING]-[CALC]-[CALC]-[THICK ] 3. Set the expressio n of T ASK1. INPUT X: INPUT A INPUT Y : INPUT B 4. Place a workpiece of known th ickness at the rough sens[...]

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    4-4 Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Thickness of Mult iple Points (sandwiched thickness) Press MENU key - ESC key . 9. T o set the expressio n for calculating the dif- ference in the thi ckness o f the 3 l ocations for T ASK4, select [T ASK4]. [SENSING]-[CALC] -[CALC]-[MAX- MIN] 10. Set t ask 1 [...]

  • Page 61

    Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Section 4 Measuring the Relative Diffe rence between Steps 4-5 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Measuring the Relative Difference between S tep s This is an example of h ow to measure th e height at thre e locations on a workpiece, and calculate the dif ference (step dif ference) between each of the measured values. Use[...]

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    4-6 Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Rela tive Difference betwee n Steps [SENSING]-[CALC]-[CALC]-[STEP] 3. Set the expressio n of T ASK1. INPUT X: INPUT A INPUT Y : INPUT B 4. Following the same pr ocedure as 2 to 3, se t up T ASK2. INPUT X: INPUT B INPUT Y : INPUT C 5. Following the same pr oced[...]

  • Page 63

    Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Section 4 Measuring the Relative Diffe rence between Steps 4-7 ZS-MDC User’s Manual • T o linea r-output the operation resu lt [I/O SET]-[I/O SET]-[A NALOG] 6. Select T ASK1, T ASK2, or T ASK3 depending on the det a ils to be output. T o output judgment on the dif ference between point A and point B: Set T[...]

  • Page 64

    4-8 Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Refe rence Difference between St eps Measuring the Reference Difference between S tep s This is an example of h ow to measure th e height at thre e locations on a workpiece, and calculate the dif ference (step dif ference) betwee n the value of the refer ence [...]

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    Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Section 4 Measuring the Refe rence Difference be tween Steps 4-9 ZS-MDC User’s Manual [SENSING]-[CALC]-[CALC]-[STEP] 3. Set the expressio n of T ASK1. INPUT X: INPUT A INPUT Y : INPUT B 4. Following the same pr ocedure as 2 to 3, se t up T ASK2. INPUT X: INPUT A INPUT Y : INPUT C • T o output the ju dgment[...]

  • Page 66

    4-10 Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 4 Measuring Flatness Measuring Flatness This is an example of how to measure th e height at 9 locations on a workpiece, and calculate the dif ference (ma x. value - min. value ) between each measured p oint. [MAX- MIN] is used as the oper ation mode. For details on how to co[...]

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    Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Section 4 Measuring F latness 4-11 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Press MENU key - ESC key . 2. Select [T ASK1]. [SENSING]-[CALC] -[CALC]-[MAX- MIN] 3. Set input A to input I for calculating the flatness to ON, and other input to OF F . • T o output the ju dgment result of the operation [I/O SET]-[I/O SET]-[O UT] 4.[...]

  • Page 68

    4-12 Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Avera ge Height Measuring the A verage Height This is an example of how to measure th e height at 3 locations on a workpiece, and calculate the average of e ach measured he ight value. [A VERAGE ] is used as the operation mode. For details on how to connect a[...]

  • Page 69

    Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Section 4 Measuring the Avera ge Height 4-13 ZS-MDC User’s Manual [SENSING]-[CAL C]-[CALC]-[A VE] 3. Set input A to input C for calculat ing the average to ON, and oth er inputs to OFF . • T o output the ju dgment result of the operation [I/O SET]-[I/O SET]-[O UT] 4. Select [T ASK1] so that the judgment on[...]

  • Page 70

    4-14 Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Twist of a Workp iece Measuring the T wist of a W orkpiece This is an example of how to measure th e height at 4 locations on a workpiece, and calculate the di fference (twist) betw een each of the measured value s. Use [X-Y] for the expression. For details o[...]

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    Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Section 4 Measuring the Twist of a Work piece 4-15 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Press MENU key - ESC key . 2. Select [T ASK1]. [SENSING]-[CALC]-[CALC]-[STEP] 3. Set the expressio n of T ASK1. INPUT X: INPUT A INPUT Y : INPUT B 4. Following the same pr ocedure as 2 to 3, se t up T ASK2. INPUT X: INPUT D INPUT Y : INP[...]

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    4-16 Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Twist of a Workp iece • T o output the ju dgment result of the operation [I/O SET]-[I/O SET]-[O UT] 6. Select [T ASK3] so that the judgment on the twist can be output. • T o linea r-output the operation resu lt [I/O SET]-[I/O SET]-[A NALOG] 6. Select [T A[...]

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    Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Section 4 Measuring the Warp of a Work piece 4-17 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Measuring the W arp of a Workpiece In the example below , the difference between t he point s on both edges (inp ut A point and input C point) of the workpiece , the average distan ce value, and the measured value (input B point) of the c[...]

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    4-18 Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Warp of a Workpiece Press MENU key - ESC key . 2. Select [T ASK1]. [SENSING]-[CALC]-[ CALC]-[K+mX+nY] 3. Set the expressio n of T ASK1. INPUT K:0 INPUT m:1 INPUT n:1 INPUT X: INPUT A INPUT Y : INPUT C 4. Following the same pr ocedure as 2 to 3, se t up T ASK2[...]

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    Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Section 4 Measuring the Warp of a Work piece 4-19 ZS-MDC User’s Manual • T o output the ju dgment result of the operation [I/O SET]-[I/O SET]-[O UT] 5. Select [T ASK2] so that the judgment on the warp can be output. • T o linea r-output the operation resu lt [I/O SET]-[I/O SET]-[A NALOG] 5. Select [T ASK[...]

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    4-20 Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Warp of a Workpiece MEMO[...]

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    Section 5 APPENDIX 5-1 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 APPENDIX T roubleshooting 5-2 Error Messages and Counterm easures 5-3 Q&A 5-4 Glossary 5-5 S pecifications and External Dimensions 5-6 V ersion Up Information 5-12 INDEX 5-13 Revision History 5-16[...]

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    5-2 Section 5 APPENDIX ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 Troubleshooting T roubleshooting This section describes coun termeasures fo r temporary hard ware problems. Check the malfunction in this section before sending th e hardware for repair . Problem Probable cause and possible countermeasure Pages Device restarts during operation. • Is the powe[...]

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    5-3 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 APPENDIX Section 5 Error Messages and Count ermeasures Error Messages and Countermeasures ■ When [Error] Is Displa yed on the Main Display ■ When all digit s on the main display and sub-display blink ■ Others Display Details Cause Countermeasure LCD screen (upper section) Overcurrent One or all of the judg[...]

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    5-4 Section 5 APPENDIX ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 Q&A Q&A Question Answer When scaling is executed, an error ap pears and settings cannot be made. Scaling cannot be set for one of the following r easons: • Scaling has been attempted when the measured value is outside the measuring range. • When two-point scaling has been executed,[...]

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    5-5 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 APPENDIX Section 5 Glossary Glossary Te r m Explanation Measured value The measured value is the operation result displayed on the main display of the Multi-Con- troller in the RUN and TEACH mod es. It is the value when each of the currently set func- tions (e.g. hold) has been processed. p.3-7 Present value The[...]

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    5-6 Section 5 APPENDIX ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 Specifications and Ext ernal Dimensions S pecifications and External Dimensions Multi-Controller ZS-MDC1 1/MDC41 24.2 0 1 3 1 0 3 2. 90 3 . 90 90 4 . 3 52.50 60 10.80 (Unit: mm)[...]

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    5-7 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 APPENDIX Section 5 Specificatio ns and External Dimensions Item ZS-MDC1 1 ZS-MDC41 I/O type NPNtype PNPtype No. of samples to average 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, or 4096 Number of mounted Sensor Heads Cannot be connected Connectable version of Sensor Controller V er2.0 or later Number of m[...]

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    5-8 Section 5 APPENDIX ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 Specifications and Ext ernal Dimensions Shock resistance (destructive) 300 m/s 2 3 times each in six directions ( up/down, left/right, forward/ backward) Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to 50°C S to rage: -15 to +60°C (with no icing or condensation) Ambient humidity Operating and storage: 3[...]

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    5-9 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 APPENDIX Section 5 Specificatio ns and External Dimensions Panel Mount Adapters ZS-XPM1/XPM2 When mounting on a p anel Item ZS-XPM1 (for 1st unit) ZS-XPM2 (for 2nd unit onwards) Appearance Applicable controller ZS Series Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz, 0.7-mm double ampl itude, 80 min each in X, Y , and Z dir[...]

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    5-10 Section 5 APPENDIX ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 Specifications and Ext ernal Dimensions RS-232C Cable for Connectin g to a Personal Computer ZS-XRS2 Item ZS-XRS2 Applicable controller ZS Series Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to 50°C, S torage: -15 to +60°C (with no icing or condensation ) Ambient humidity Operatin g and storage: 35% to[...]

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    5-11 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 APPENDIX Section 5 Specificatio ns and External Dimensions Controller Link Unit ZS-XCN Item ZS-XCN Applicable controller ZS Series Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to 50°C, S torage: -15 to +60°C (with no icing or condensation ) Ambient humidity Operatin g and storage: 35% to 85% RH (with no condensation) Vib[...]

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    5-12 Section 5 APPENDIX ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 Version Up Information V ersion Up Information This section de scribes the revisions ma de to the software. ■ V er1.00 to V er1.50 *Refer to the User’s Manual for the Sensor Controlle r . ■ V er1.50 to V er2.00 *Refer to the Userís M anual for the Sensor Co ntroller . Description of Ch[...]

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    5-13 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 APPENDIX Section 5 Index A ANALOG 3-17 average height measuremen t CALC 3-15 B Bank switching 3- 16 Basic Configuration 1-7 BUSY output 2-11 C CALC 3-15 Control ke ys 3-5 Controller Link Unit Connection 2-5 Specifications and Dimensions 5-11 Coupler 1-9 D DIGITAL 3-17 E ENABLE indicator 1-8 Output 2-11 Extensio[...]

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    5-14 Section 5 APPENDIX ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 Index U USB port 1-9 V Voltage/Current switch 1- 9 W wiring 2-10 Z Zero reset indicator 1-8[...]

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    5-15 ZS-MDC User’s Manual Section 5 APPENDIX Section 5 Index MEMO[...]

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    5-16 Section 5 APPENDIX ZS-MDC User’s Manual Revision His tory Revision History A manual revision code app ears as a suf fix to the cat alog number at the bottom of the front and back covers of this manual. Revision code Date Revised contents 01 October 2004 Original production Z209-E1-01 Cat. No. Revision code[...]

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    Z209-E1-01 11 /0 5 © 200 5 OM R ON ELECT R ONICS LLC Specifications subject to change without notic e . Printed in the U.S .A. OMRON ELECTRONICS L L C 1 Commerce D rive Schaumbur g, IL 60173 847.843.7900 For US technical support or other inquiries: 800.556.6766 OMRON CANADA, INC. 885 M ilner A venue To r onto, Ontario M 1 B 5 V 8 416.286.6465 OMRO[...]