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Z500

Operation Manual

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SECTION 1

Features

Confirming Settings

Checking the Line Beam Position 

Refer to page 135, 

5-7

Checking the Line Beam Position 
(Surrounding image).

Changing and Deleting Settings

Clearing Measurement Items

Refer to page 87.

Changing the Screen Display

Refer to page 113.

Changing Measurement Contents

Refer to page 86.

Performing Test

Refer to page 129, 

5-6

Testing Measurement Performance
(Test).

Backing up Data

Refer to page 136, 

5-8

Backing Up Data to a Computer 
(Backup).

Saving Detection Conditions

Refer to page 108, 

4-2 

Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500.

Initializing the Z500

Refer to page 151.

Setting Conditions by Model Type

Refer to page 125, 

5-4

Changing Scenes.

Setting System Environment 
Conditions

Refer to page 146, 

6-3

Environment Settings.

Communications with External Devices

Refer to page 145, 

6-2

Setting RS-232C 
Communications Specifications (Comm).

Executing Force-zero

Refer to page 110.

I/O Format

Refer to page 153.

Application Setting Operations

Saving Settings

When an error message has been 
displayed on the screen, 

Refer to page 184, 8-1Troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for Z500 Series

Page 1: ...tions subject to change without notice Printed in Japan 0103 0 5C Authorized Distributor Profile Measuring System Z500 Operation Manual Profile Measuring System Z500 Manual 2 Operation Manual Manual Cat No Z159 E1 2 Cat No Z159 E1 2 ...

Page 2: ...s though you are having a conversation with the Z500 SECTION 4 Menus for Expert Menu Customized settings Detailed settings Measurement of workpieces placed at different positions Menus for Expert Menu More detailed setting such as position compensation for workpieces placed at different positions can be made Cat No Z159 E1 2 Multi Dimensional Controller Z500 Operation Manual Manual Cat No Z000 E1 ...

Page 3: ...sional Controller Z500 Z500 MC10E MC15E Operation Manual INTRODUCTION 2 SECTION 1 Features 9 SECTION 2 Basic Operations 19 SECTION 3 Menus for Conversational Menu 39 SECTION 4 Menus for Expert Menu 53 SECTION 5 Other Functions 109 SECTION 6 System Settings 143 SECTION 7 I O Format 153 SECTION 8 Troubleshooting 183 ...

Page 4: ...eferring to the addresses provided at the back of this manual Regulations and Standards The Z500 complies with the international regulations and standards below EC Regulations EMC Directive No 89 336 EEC EN Standards European Standards EN61326 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 EMI Class A OMRON 2003 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in...

Page 5: ... Inputting Values 27 2 2 5 Adjustment Menu 28 2 3 Screen Types and Display Methods 29 2 3 1 Image Monitor 30 2 3 2 Profile Monitor 33 2 3 3 Digital Monitor 35 2 3 4 Trend Monitor 36 2 4 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500 37 SECTION 3 Menus for Conversational Menu 39 3 1 Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Conversational Menus 40 Step 1 Starting Conversational Menus 40 Step 2 Setting Basic M...

Page 6: ...de 112 5 3 Changing the Screen Display 113 5 4 Changing Scenes 125 5 5 Entering Tools Mode 128 5 6 Testing Measurement Performance Test 129 5 7 Checking the Line Beam Position Surrounding image 135 5 8 Backing Up Data to a Computer 136 SECTION 6 System Settings 143 6 1 Entering System Mode 144 6 2 Setting RS 232C Communications Specifications Comm 145 6 3 Environment Settings 146 6 4 Downloading t...

Page 7: ...nently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in th...

Page 8: ...ng displayed P 88 P 59 P 63 P 88 P 96 P 90 Scn 0 to 15 P 125 Set Start setting Meas method Measurement region Sensitivity Meas set Conditions Output contents End setting Height Step 2 pts Step 3 pts Edge position Width Edge center Peak bottom Define Change Calibrate Output Delete Run Tools Test Surrounding image Backup System Comm Slant correct P 148 Download P 146 Environment Initialize Version S...

Page 9: ...e of screen being displayed 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Scn Set Image Meas method Region Sensitivity Details Compensatn Reference Compensation method Meas set Height Step 2 pts Step 3 pts Edge position Width Edge center Peak bottom Define Change Calibrate Output Delete Conditions Run Tools Test Surrounding image Backup System to avg Trigger Details Output Analog Terminals Comm Save Display 2 Adjustment Menu p 2...

Page 10: ...ary information CHECK Indicates points that are important in using product functions or in application procedures REFERENCE Indicates where to find related information TwoSensor Indicates information required when using 2 sensors HELP Indicates information helpful in operation Notation Screen Messages In this manual screen message are given in bold italic E g System System Backup means the Menu is...

Page 11: ...on Manual SECTION 1 Features 9 SECTION 1 Features SECTION 1 explains the features of the Z500 and the flow of operation using the Conversational and Expert Menus 1 1 Features of the Z500 10 1 2 Operational Flow 14 ...

Page 12: ...Define 1 1 2 Simple Setup Using Menus The Z500 has 2 types of menu Set the measurement contents according to the menus displayed on the monitor screen Menus for Conversational Menu Settings can be made easily by entering information as requested just as though you are having a conversation with the Z500 REFERENCE Refer to page 39 Menus for Expert Menu More detailed setting such as position compens...

Page 13: ... FAR NEAR 15 170 Sen0 LV PEAK LV PEAK Sen1 S Display S ENT Adjust Scn 0 Run Image Monitor Trend Monitor Digital Monitor Profile Monitor SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT This is the main monitor of the Z500 Three pieces of information measurement status sensitivity and measurement result can be checked together with their target images Chronological change of height distribution of 126 points profile can be...

Page 14: ...ion Higher measurement accuracy can be assured by using the sensitivity adjustment function even if the workpieces to be measured have different brightness REFERENCE Refer to pages 44 and 59 Adjustment Menu Six types of adjustments are available on shortcut keys by displaying the adjustment menu REFERENCE Refer to page 28 Checking Surrounding Images of the Area that the Line Beam Strikes Displays ...

Page 15: ...lf trigger and external trigger functions Characteristic quantity can be held while the measurement is carried out Measurement status at a set timing can be checked on the monitor screen REFERENCE Refer to page 90 Smooth Setup Changes Scenes can be used to change between up to 16 types of measurement setups Simply change the scene to change to a different measurement setup REFERENCE Refer to page ...

Page 16: ... Refer to page 41 See Step 2 Setting Basic Measurement Conditions Setting Measurement Conditions if necessary Refer to page 49 See Step 4 Setting Measurement Conditions Refer to page 88 for details Selecting and Setting Measurement Items Refer to page 48 See Step 3 Setting Measurement Contents Refer to page 70 for details Starting Measurements Refer to page 51 See Step 6 Starting Measurements Chec...

Page 17: ...nvironment Conditions Refer to page 146 6 3 Environment Settings Communications with External Devices Refer to page 145 6 2 Setting RS 232C Communications Specifications Comm Changing and Deleting Settings Application Setting Operations Saving Settings Executing Force zero Refer to page 110 I O Format Refer to page 153 Clearing Measurement Items Refer to page 87 Changing the Screen Display Refer t...

Page 18: ...o page 107 Step 7 Performing Measurement Setting Output Contents Refer to page 100 Step 6 Output Settings Setting Position Compensation if necessary Refer to page 64 Step 3 Position Compensation Selecting Measurement Item Appropriate to the Measurement Goal Height Step 2 pts Step 3 pts Edge position Width Edge center Define Refer to page 70 Preparations for Detection Turn ON the power Displaying I...

Page 19: ... to page 136 5 8 Backing Up Data to a Computer Backup Saving Detection Conditions Refer to page 108 4 2 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500 Initializing the Z500 Refer to page 151 Setting Conditions by Model Type Refer to page 125 5 4 Changing Scenes Setting System Environment Conditions Refer to page 146 6 3 Environment Settings Communications with External Devices Refer to page 145 6 2 Setting ...

Page 20: ...18 SECTION 1 1 2 Operational Flow Z500 Operation Manual SECTION 1 Features MEMO ...

Page 21: ...500 and Displaying Images 20 2 2 Menu Operations 23 2 2 1 Input Device 23 2 2 2 Screen Displays 24 2 2 3 Menu Tree 25 2 2 4 Inputting Values 27 2 2 5 Adjustment Menu 28 2 3 Screen Types and Display Methods 29 2 3 1 Image Monitor 30 2 3 2 Profile Monitor 33 2 3 3 Digital Monitor 35 2 3 4 Trend Monitor 36 2 4 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500 37 ...

Page 22: ...wiring power supply lines and grounding wires be sure to refer to the relevant section in the Setup Manual REFERENCE Refer to page 16 in the Setup Manual 2 Turn ON the power supply to the monitor 3 Turn ON the power supply to the Z500 The Image Monitor will be displayed CHECK If the Image Monitor is not displayed use the SHIFT Right Keys or SHIFT Left Keys on the console to change the Monitors REF...

Page 23: ...st the displayed image in the measurement range The measurement range varies depending on the Sensor models connected REFERENCE Refer to page 26 in the Setup Manual 1 Position the workpiece In this example the workpiece shown in the right figure will be described 14 5mm 7 25mm 17 3mm 8 65mm 20 1mm 10 05mm 20mm 0mm 20mm 100mm 20mm 0mm 20mm Example Z500 SW17 Sensor Measurement range Height Position ...

Page 24: ...rofile graph is not appeared in the center of the monitor CHECK If the lines representing level differences have swollen elliptically the light density is excessive If the lines are too thin to see the light density is insufficient In either case adjust the sensitivity REFERENCE Refer to page 59 for information on how to adjust sensitivity PASS mm 0005 18800 Zero s OFF 9 96ms OUT 0 BRIGHT DARK FAR...

Page 25: ...ey Must be pressed in combination with another key to have any effect Specific functions are assigned to combinations of the SHIFT Key and other keys for specific screens Up Down Left and Right Keys The Up and Down Keys are used to move the cursor up and down and also to set values Use the Up Key to increase a value by 1 Use the Down Key to decrease a value by 1 Hold down the Up or Down Key to qui...

Page 26: ...f the screen where available S refers to the SHIFT Key S ENT indicates that the ENT Key should be pressed while the SHIFT Key is pressed Cursor Keys The cursor is moved to the desired function by pressing the Up Down Left and Right Keys It varies depending on the item to be measured Display Description Set Mode to set the inspection conditions Run Performs measurement The measurement results are o...

Page 27: ...enu tree 1 Move the cursor to the item to be moved Move the cursor to the desired function in Set Mode using the Up and Down Keys 2 Press the ENT Key In this example the cursor will move to the Image Menu 3 Repeat 1 and 2 to move the cursor to lower levels Press the ESC Key once to move to the upper level Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Scn 0 Set Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Ou...

Page 28: ...he ENT Key The selections will be displayed 3 Move the cursor to the desired baud rate using the Up and Down Keys 4 Press the ENT Key The selections will be registered 38400bps 8bit None 1bit CR None End Scn 0 System Baud rate Data Length Parity Stop bits Delimiter Flow 38400bps 8bit None 1bit CR None End 2400bps 4800bps 9600bps 19200bps 38400bps Scn 0 System Baud rate Data Length Parity Stop bits...

Page 29: ...decrease the value 5 Repeat 4 to change other values 6 Press the ENT Key The values will be set End Scn 0 Set 0 01000 0 00000 None 2pixel 50 0 Clamp None 5pixel judgement width Edge width Smoothing Noise Level Error data Profile Peak btm width End Scn 0 Set None 2pixel 50 0 Clamp None 5pixel judgement width Edge width Smoothing Noise Level Error data Profile Peak btm width 0000 01000 0 00000 End S...

Page 30: ...ems without passing through the menu hierarchies CHECK The adjustment menu can be performed from the Image Monitor the Digital Monitor the Profile Monitor or the Trend Monitor Key Allocation Reference Trigger Key Display P 112 Enter Key Test P 129 Up Key Sensitivity P 59 Down Key Conditions P 88 Left Key Output P 100 Right Key Meas set P 70 Escape Key None Scn 0 Run 9 96ms ESC Back S Switch displa...

Page 31: ...lay S ENT Adjust Scn 0 Run PASS Sen 0 mm 0005 18800 9 96ms 1div x 1 000 s y 10 0000 mm Thru S Display S ENT Adjust Scn 0 Run PASS mm 0005 18800 Zero s OFF 9 96ms OUT 0 BRIGHT DARK FAR NEAR 15 170 Sen0 LV PEAK LV PEAK Sen1 S Display S ENT Adjust Scn 0 Run Image Monitor Trend Monitor Digital Monitor Profile Monitor SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT This is the main monitor of the Z500 Three pieces of informat...

Page 32: ...n between 0 and 125 lines is displayed with the Profile graph PASS mm 0005 18800 OUT 0 BRIGHT DARK FAR NEAR 15 170 9 96ms Zero s OFF Sen0 LV PEAK LV PEAK Sen1 S Display S ENT Adjust Scn 0 Run PASS mm 0005 18800 Zero s OFF 9 96ms OUT 0 BRIGHT DARK FAR NEAR 15 170 Sen0 LV PEAK LV PEAK Sen1 S Display S ENT Adjust Scn 0 Run TRIG Measurement Status Display Screen Displays Measurement Result Display See...

Page 33: ...13 PASS mm 0005 18800 OUT 0 BRIGHT DARK FAR NEAR 15 170 9 96ms Zero s OFF Sen0 LV PEAK LV PEAK Sen1 S Display S ENT Adjust Scn 0 Run LV 15 PEAK 170 Cursor Red Refer to page 116 for information on how to change cursor position Measurement period Sampling time Line beam image The shape of workpieces and the way they are detected can be checked LV Displays current sensitivity level 1 to 31 The value ...

Page 34: ...is displayed in green if the judgment result is PASS It is displayed in red if the judgment result is HIGH LOW or ERROR Output number The output number for the currently displayed measurement result is displayed The measured points are displayed No point is displayed when the measurement is in error The level and range necessary for the determination of measurement points are represented by thin l...

Page 35: ...eight information for 126 points can be monitored in chronological order for up to 10 seconds TRIG Key can be used for switching from waveform display to waveform display stop and vise versa The trigger function enables shaded 3 D image to be displayed at specified timing CHECK Display range and display time can be changed REFERENCE Refer to page 121 PASS Sen 0 mm 0005 18800 9 96ms 1div x 1 000 s ...

Page 36: ...lay status During waveform display green is displayed While the waveform is stopped red is displayed Line 125 Line 0 Height Position High Low Profile Cursor Red Shaded 3 D Image PASS Sen 0 mm 0005 18800 9 96ms 1div x 1 000 s y 10 0000 mm Thru S Display S ENT Adjust Scn 0 Run Measurement value Judgment result Trend Display The waveform displayed in chronological order at the Trend cursor position i...

Page 37: ...0010 00000 7 mm HI 0010 00000 LO 0010 00000 S Display S ENT Adjust Scn 0 Run 9 96ms 0 0002 65432mm PASS HI 0010 00000 LO 0010 00000 1 0004 65432mm PASS HI 0010 00000 LO 0010 00000 2 0000 00000mm ERROR HI 0010 00000 LO 0010 00000 3 mm HI 0010 00000 LO 0010 00000 S Display S ENT Adjust Scn 0 Run Measurement value Output number Press the TRIG Key to switch the number Judgment result TRIG TRIG will be...

Page 38: ... 0005 18800 Zero s OFF OUT 0 Thru 1div x 1 000 s y 10 0000 mm 9 96ms S Display S ENT Adjust Scn 0 Run Screen Mode Thru The waveform obtained by the Sensor is displayed continuously Trig A still image of the waveform based on the trigger settings is displayed Thin lines are used to represent the measurement start and measurement end timings Output number The current output number is displayed Force...

Page 39: ...ng all of the setting changes will be lost 1 Display the screen for Run Mode 2 Move the cursor to Run and press the ENT Key A list of modes will be displayed 3 Select Save A confirmation message will be displayed 4 Select Execute NOTICE Do not turn OFF the power or input a RESET signal while a message is being displayed in any save or load operation Data in memory will be destroyed and the Z500 ma...

Page 40: ...38 SECTION 2 2 4 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500 Z500 Operation Manual SECTION 2 Basic Operations MEMO ...

Page 41: ...e Conversational Menu 3 1 Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Conversational Menus 40 Step 1 Starting Conversational Menus 40 Step 2 Setting Basic Measurement Conditions 41 Step 3 Setting Measurement Contents 48 Step 4 Setting Measurement Conditions 49 Step 5 Setting Output Contents 50 Step 6 Starting Measurements 51 3 2 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500 52 ...

Page 42: ...are started for the first time 2 Move the cursor to Run and press the ENT Key The mode selections will be displayed 3 Use the Up and Down Keys to move the cursor and select Set The Z500 will enter Set Mode 4 Select Next to start making the settings Follow the instructions given by the operation guide displayed on the screen for the rest of the procedure Two Sensor The selections for the sensors to...

Page 43: ...uracy Normally use with the default setting Wide The asterisk indicates the default setting Selection Description Wide Measures the whole measurement range of the connected sensor Zoom Enlarges and measures a part of the measurement range of the connected sensor Select this function to assure higher position measurement accuracy Select the Sensitivity Adjustment Method Select the Measurement Metho...

Page 44: ...the Setup Manual 1 Select the measurement method while monitoring the image to be measured 2 Press the ENT Key Go to 2 Setting the Measurement Region 4 8mm 5 7mm 6 7mm 20mm 0mm 20mm 14 5mm 7 25mm 17 3mm 8 65mm 20 1mm 10 05mm 20mm 0mm 20mm Wide Example Z500 SW17 Zoom This range is enlarged three times and displayed on the monitor screen Go to 2 Setting the Measurement Region ENT Next ESC Back Wide ...

Page 45: ...he boundaries of the measurement regions Leave space at the boundaries when setting the regions 1 Position the workpiece correctly while monitoring the profile graph 2 Press the ENT Key The screen for specifying the region will be displayed 3 Specify the starting line of the measurement region The cursor will be moved to the ending line 4 Repeat the procedure described in 3 to specify an ending li...

Page 46: ...nsitivity Menu Selection Description Auto Adjust the sensitivity according to sensitivity information in the measurement region Fixed The sensitivity can be set to one of 31 levels Setting range 0 to 31 Select when it is difficult to assure accurate measurement in Auto Such cases may appear on a production line where workpieces of different colors are processed Multi Adjust the sensitivity for eac...

Page 47: ...t Settings when continuing the measurement contents settings Go to Step 3 ENT Set ESC Back Auto Fixed Multi Scn 0 Set Sen0 s sensitivity method Select Fixed or Multi if measurement unstable with Auto Settings will be registered Allocate measurement items to OUT0 to OUT7 in the measurement settings Settings can be accessed from the Adjustment Menu Execute Cancel Settings Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 Step 4...

Page 48: ...cient light density 255 min Excessive light density 3 Press the ENT Key A confirmation message will be displayed 4 Select Execute when the basic settings have completed Select Settings when continuing the measurement contents settings Go to Step 3 ENT Set ESC Back Auto Fixed Multi Scn 0 Set Sen0 s sensitivity method Select Fixed or Multi if measurement unstable with Auto BRIGHT DARK FAR NEAR 15 17...

Page 49: ...ve completed Select Settings when continuing the measurement contents settings Go to Step 3 ENT Set ESC Back Auto Fixed Multi Scn 0 Set Sen0 s sensitivity method Select Fixed or Multi if measurement unstable with Auto ENT Set ESC Back Scn 0 Set Sensitivity set for each line Set the workpiece correctly and press the ENT Key Line beam image Settings will be registered Allocate measurement items to O...

Page 50: ...ersational Menu Step 3 Setting Measurement Contents The Z500 provides eight measurement items Up to eight measurement items can be set for each scene Select the measurement item according to application This section gives an outline only Refer to SECTION 4 page 70 for details on measurement contents REFERENCE Refer to page 70 ...

Page 51: ...t conditions such as average number of times and trigger setting Setting can be performed only through the adjustment menu REFERENCE Refer to page 28 Adjustment Menu This section gives an outline only Refer to SECTION 4 page 88 for details on measurement conditions REFERENCE Refer to page 88 Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 ...

Page 52: ...to an external device in three formats analog terminal and RS 232C The operation procedures for setting the output contents to the external device will be described in SECTION 4 Setting can be performed only through the adjustment menu REFERENCE Refer to page 28 Adjustment Menu This section gives an outline only Refer to SECTION 4 page 100 for details on output contents REFERENCE Refer to page 100...

Page 53: ...layed on the screen Check that measurement has been performed correctly CHECK Conditions can be changed simply without leaving Run Mode using the adjustment menu Measurement will be interrupted while adjustments are made REFERENCE Refer to page 28 CHECK Change the Monitors using the SHIFT Right Keys or SHIFT Left Keys if necessary REFERENCE Refer to page 29 CHECK For measurements through the execu...

Page 54: ... sure to save to flash memory before turning the power OFF Refer to SECTION 2 page 37 for details on saving settings REFERENCE Refer to page 37 NOTICE Flash memory data is loaded each time the Z500 is started up Therefore when setting have been changed be sure to save to flash memory before turning the power OFF If the power is turned OFF without saving all of the setting changes will be lost ...

Page 55: ...Expert Menu 4 1 Setting Measurement Conditions Using the Expert Menus 54 Step 1 Starting Up Expert Menu and Entering Set Mode 54 Step 2 Adjusting Images 56 Step 3 Position Compensation 64 Step 4 Measurement Settings 70 Step 5 Measurement Conditions 88 Step 6 Output Settings 100 Step 7 Performing Measurement 107 4 2 Saving Settings and Exiting the Z500 108 ...

Page 56: ...t Mode To set the measurement conditions it is first necessary to enter Set Mode 1 Move the cursor to Run and press the ENT Key A list of modes will be displayed 2 Select System The selections will be displayed 3 Select Environment The screen for setting environment will be displayed 4 Move the cursor to Conversatn and press the ENT Key Scn 0 Run Set Run Tools System Save Scn 0 Run Comm Environmen...

Page 57: ...ll return 7 Press the ESC Key The screen in 2 will return 8 Select Set The selections available with the Expert Menu s Set Mode will be displayed End Scn 0 System Conversatn Mirror Console Image Scn 0 5 digits Conversatn Expert Settings Sensor Scene Monitor 1st scene Dec pts Set Run Tools System Save Scn 0 System Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Scn 0 Set Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 Step 4 Ste...

Page 58: ...CHECK When the measurement method is changed all settings for scene data wil be cleared Measurement Range CHECK The measurement range varies depending on the Sensor models connected REFERENCE Refer to page 28 in the Setup Manual Selection Description Wide Measures the whole measurement range of the connected sensor Zoom Enlarges and measures a part of the measurement range of the connected sensor ...

Page 59: ...be used for measurement will be displayed Select the Sensor number Go to 2 2 Select the measurement method while monitoring the image to be adjusted 3 Press the ENT Key The setting will be registered and the screen in 1 will return Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Meas method Region Sensitivity Details Scn 0 Set Wide Zoom Scn 0 Set Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 ...

Page 60: ...gions Leave space at the boundaries when setting the regions 1 Select Image Region The screen for specifying the region will be displayed 2 Specify the starting line of the measurement region Move the cursor with the Up and Down Keys Use these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly The cursor will be moved to the ending line 3 Repeat the procedure described in 2 to specify the...

Page 61: ...can be set to one of 31 levels Setting range 0 to 31 Select when it is difficult to assure accurate measurement in Auto Such cases may appear on a production line where workpieces of different colors are processed Multi Adjust the sensitivity for each line in the measurement region Select when it is difficult to assure accurate measurement in Auto due to a widely distributed brightness of the work...

Page 62: ... for Expert Menu When selecting Auto 1 Select Image Sensitivity The selections for sensitivity adjustment will be displayed 2 Select Auto The setting will be registered and the screen in 1 will return Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Meas method Region Sensitivity Details Scn 0 Set Auto Fixed Multi ...

Page 63: ... is the level selected by the Z500 for the work piece being measured Adjust the level while monitoring the line bright ness graph and the received level on the monitor 120 max Insufficient light density 255 min Excessive light density 4 Press the ENT Key The setting will be registered and the screen in 1 will return Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Meas method Region Sensitivity Details...

Page 64: ...y adjustment will be displayed 2 Select Multi The sensitivity multiple setting screen will be displayed 3 Check whether or not the workpiece is positioned inside the measurement range and press the ENT Key The setting will be registered and the screen in 1 will return Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Meas method Region Sensitivity Details Scn 0 Set Auto Fixed Multi Scn 0 Set Line beam i...

Page 65: ... registered and the screen in 1 will return Item Seleciton Setting range Description Surface Frnt Back The reflecting surface for which sensitivity adjustment is performed is selected To measure the back side of a transparent workpiece select Back Normally i e when measuring opaque workpieces this setting can be left as Frnt Upper 0 to 31 31 Specify the range to be adjusted the sensitivity This fu...

Page 66: ...n measurements Compensation can be made for both height and position Reference Position The measurement range and measurement workpiece are in the correct positions When the Position of the Workpiece is Lower Height Position FAR NEAR 15 170 9 96ms BRIGHT DARK Sen0 LV PEAK LV PEAK Sen1 Scn 0 Run Measurement point Low High Sensor Workpiece Measurement range Measurement center Height FAR NEAR 15 170 ...

Page 67: ...the following conditions is explained Reference height measurement point Registering the Reference Position 1 Page 65 2 Page 69 Set the Compensation Method Measurement point Average Reference height Reference position Measurement point Edge position Region Edge level Selection Description Average Define the average profile position within a specified region as the measurement point Peak Define the...

Page 68: ...whether or not the workpiece is positioned correctly and press the ENT Key The screen for setting the reference height will be displayed 4 Specify the starting line of the reference height region Use the Up and Down Keys to move the cursor Use these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Scn 0 Set Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions...

Page 69: ...t of the reference height The cross cursor of the measurement point will move in response to the selections Select the item while monitoring the image In this example select Average The setting screen for reference position will be displayed 7 Specify the edge level to be used for the reference position Use the Left and Right Keys to move the cursor Use these keys together with the SHIFT Key to mo...

Page 70: ...l be displayed 8 Use the Up and Down Keys to select the measurement point of the reference position The cursor of the measurement point is moved Select the measurement point while monitoring the image A confirmation message will be displayed 9 Select Execute The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Cursor Edge level Reference will be registered OK Execute Cancel Back ...

Page 71: ...l be displayed 2 Select the compensation method In this example select Height Pos The setting will be registered and the screen in 1 will return Selection Description None No compensation is required Height Compensate the height Position Compensate the position Height Pos Compensate both the height and position The asterisk indicates the default setting Height Position Image Compensatn Meas set Co...

Page 72: ...t in OUT0 as the default setting Set Output Conditions Changing Measurement Contents Clearing Measurement Items Set Measurement Items 1 Page 70 Page 86 Page 87 Set Calibration 2 Page 78 if necessary 3 Page 84 if necessary When selecting Define When not selecting Define 2 Calibration setting is disabled Compensate the measurements under the output conditions given in 3 Selection Description Symbol ...

Page 73: ...measurement items The measurement result for an output number can be assigned to the equation REFERENCE Refer to page 76 Selection Description Average Define the average profile position within a specified region as the measurement point Peak Define the peak profile position within a specified region as the measurement point Bottom Define the bottom profile position within a specified region as th...

Page 74: ...ect OUT1 CHECK Height is set in OUT0 as the default set ting To set an item other than Height in OUT0 delete the existing measurement item REFERENCE Refer to page 87 The selection for measurement item will be displayed 3 Select the measurement item In this example select Step 2 pts Measurement point Average Measurement point Average Top face region Bottom face region Image Compensatn Meas set Cond...

Page 75: ...l be displayed 6 Select a characteristic quantity that can be used as the measurement point of the bottom face The cross cursor of the measurement point will move in response to the selections Select the item while monitoring the image In this example select Average The setting screen for top face measurement region will be displayed 7 Repeat 4 through 6 to set the characteristic quantities of the...

Page 76: ...urement point can be checked on the Image Monitor REFERENCE Refer to page 32 1 Select Meas set A list of output numbers will be displayed 2 Select the output number for which Edge position is set In this example select OUT2 CHECK Height is set in OUT0 as the default setting To set an item other than Height in OUT0 delete the existing measure ment item REFERENCE Refer to page 87 Measurement point E...

Page 77: ...the measurement point Move the cursor with the Up and Down Keys CHECK In some cases the cursor will not be displayed on the intersection point of the edge level and the edge position However selection of an arbitrary cursor will give the same measurement result the intersection point becomes the measurement point as long as the selected cursor exists near the intersection point A confirmation mess...

Page 78: ...or which equation is set Equation List of Items Select the items displayed here for which equation is set Move the cursor Sets the equation Delete the items BS Deletes the item to the left of the cursor DEL Deletes the item to the right of the cursor Numerals between 0 and 9999999 999 can be set See note 2 See note 3 See note 1 ABS MAX MIN AVE Cons DEL BS Set OUT0 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT...

Page 79: ... screen for equation will be displayed 3 Select the item from the list of items and set the equation 4 Select Set when the equation has been set A confirmation message will be displayed 5 Select Execute The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Scn 0 Set OUT0 Height OUT1 Step 2 pts OUT2 Edge position OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 Scn 0 Se...

Page 80: ...nsate for the error perform the measurement twice Applicable measurement items Height Edge position Edge center Peak bottom Compensation Measurement items Description Compensate the measured height and position Height Edge position Edge center Peak bottom For setting repeat the measurement twice REFERENCE Refer to page 78 Compensate the measured level difference and width Step 2 pts Step 3 pts Wid...

Page 81: ...ce from the edge position 5 mm Use the method shown below to calibrate workpieces so that a displacement value of 4 95 mm is measured as 5 mm Input the position of point 2 5mm Input the position of point 1 0mm Compensate for this error Measurement value Workpiece Movement Measure with the workpiece at the reference position Example 2 When selecting Edge position Move the workpiece by 5 mm for the ...

Page 82: ...to 0 00000 and press the ENT Key The measurement screen for point 2 will be displayed 6 Position the workpiece correctly and press the ENT Key The screen for inputting the position of point 2 will be displayed 7 Set the value to 5 00000 and press the ENT Key A confirmation message will be displayed 8 Select Execute The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return System will be calib...

Page 83: ... position 0mm Compensate for this error Measurement value Calibrate to 5 mm Point 1 Point 2 Level difference 5 mm Use the method shown below to calibrate workpieces so that a displacement value of 4 95 mm is measured as 5 mm Input the value of point 1 5mm Example When selecting Step 2 pts To compensate for this error perform the measurement once Input the value of point 2 Level difference of workp...

Page 84: ...e position of point 1 will be displayed 5 Set the value to 0 00000 and press the ENT Key The screen for inputting the position of point 2 will be displayed 6 Set the value to 5 00000 and press the ENT Key A confirmation message will be displayed 7 Select Execute The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return System will be calibrated Clear settings now if required Execute Cancel Cl...

Page 85: ...isplayed 2 Select Calibrate A confirmation message will be displayed 3 Select Clear The setting will be cleared and the screen in 2 will return OUT0 Height OUT1 Step 2 pts OUT2 Edge position OUT3 Define OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 Scn 0 Set Change Calibrate Output Delete Scn 0 Set System will be calibrated Clear settings now if required Execute Cancel Clear Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7...

Page 86: ...e between the highest and lowest values measured during measurement is held Average The average value between the highest and lowest values measured during measurement is held Zero 9999 99999 to 9999 99999 Set the offset value for force zero execution Set the value to be added to 0 REFERENCE Refer to page 110 Force zero Span 0 20000 to 4 00000 1 00000 Set to make fine adjustments to measurement va...

Page 87: ...en for output conditions will be displayed 3 Set the necessary items 4 Select End The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return OUT0 Height OUT1 Step 2 pts OUT2 Edge position OUT3 Define OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 Scn 0 Set Change Calibrate Output Delete Scn 0 Set End Upper Lower Hold Zero Span Offset Unit 10 00000 10 00000 None 0 00000 1 00000 0 00000 mm Scn 0 Set Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 S...

Page 88: ...ent items and then set new items REFERENCE Refer to page 87 1 Move the cursor to the output number to be changed the output conditions and press the ENT Key The selections will be displayed 2 Select Change The setting screen for measurement range will be displayed The remaining procedures are the same as those for measurement item setting OUT0 Height OUT1 Step 2 pts OUT2 Edge position OUT3 OUT4 OU...

Page 89: ... to be cleared the output conditions and press the ENT Key The selections will be displayed 2 Select Delete A confirmation message will be displayed 3 Select Execute The measurement items for the selected output number are cleared off and the screen in 1 will return OUT0 Height OUT1 Step 2 pts OUT2 Edge position OUT3 Define OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 Scn 0 Set Change Calibrate Output Delete Scn 0 Set Del...

Page 90: ... setting can be performed through the adjustment menu REFERENCE Refer to page 28 1 Select Conditions Menu Description Reference to avg The average of the setting number of times is output as the measurement result Set this function to disregard sudden changes in the waveform Page 88 Trigger From the measurement results that have been obtained within a specified measurement period the specified cha...

Page 91: ...ll be displayed 2 Select to avg The setting screen for averaging number will be displayed 3 Select averaging number 4 Select End The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return to avg Trigger Details 8 End to avg Scn 0 Set Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 ...

Page 92: ...ld are output at this timing The characteristic quantity of the measurement during this period will be held Selection Description Free Measurement is performed continuously Hold measurement is not performed External Select when using a sync sensor The trigger turns ON at the same time as the TRIGGER terminal on the terminal block Self The trigger ON timing is determined according to the measuremen...

Page 93: ...stant the waveform representing the workpiece is displayed press the TRIG Key The waveform display is fixed Trigger input method Self Hold setting see note Peak Peak Measurement item OUT0 Height OUT0 Refer to page 84 The difference between the maximum value and minimum value of the workpiece height is output Note Set the Hold setting by using Meas set in advance Display Waveforms in the Trend Moni...

Page 94: ...isplayed 2 Select Trigger The selections for trigger input method will be displayed 3 Select the trigger input method and press the ENT Key In this example select Self The setting screen for trigger contents will be displayed 4 Set each item In this example select Trigger to OUT0 and Direction to Up 5 Select Execute The trigger setting screen will be displayed The waveform set in 1 is displayed Im...

Page 95: ... measurement start timing will be displayed 8 Using the Left and Right Keys specify the measurement starting position Use the Left and Right Keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly CHECK The time for cursor position time after the trigger is turned ON is displayed on the lower part of the screen Refer this time for setting the measurement starting position Thru Trigger Trigger ...

Page 96: ...position time after the trigger is turned ON is displayed on the lower part of the screen Refer this time for setting the measurement ending position A confirmation message will be displayed 10 Select Execute The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Thru Trigger Measure start 249 00 ms Measure stop 2320 68 ms Measurement end position Time for cursor position 1div x 1 000 s y ...

Page 97: ... Sensor The waveform is displayed from the trigger position set in 2 3 Perform a workpiece measurement several times to check that measurement can be performed correctly When the measurement start and end positions have to be adjusted Return to the procedure in 2 with the waveform kept displayed and adjust the positions PASS mm 0005 18800 Zero s OFF OUT 0 Thru 9 96ms S Display S ENT Adjust Scn 0 R...

Page 98: ...ions The selections will be displayed 2 Select Details The setting screen for details will be displayed 3 Make the settings for each item 4 Select End The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Scn 0 Set to avg Trigger Details Scn 0 Set End None 2pixel 50 0 Clamp Intrpolate 1pixel judgement width Edge width Smoothing Noise Level Error...

Page 99: ...ng pixel will be regarded as noise and excluded from measurement The asterisk indicates the default setting Setting range 0 00000 to 9999 99999 HI 100 0000 LO 80 0000 HIGH OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON LOW PASS Hysteresis 0 0500 Hysteresis 0 0500 Resets at 80 0500 mm Output Resets at 99 9500 mm Example HI 100 000 mm LO 80 000 mm Judgment value hysteresis width 0 05 mm Setting range 0 00000 to 9999 99999 0 ...

Page 100: ...previous data The asterisk indicates the default setting Selection 12 5 25 0 37 5 50 0 62 5 75 0 87 5 Measurement level i e Peak level Measurement level Peak level Line Brightness Set this value Measurement level 50 The peak measurement position can be adjusted by raising the measurement level Measurement level 75 The intermediate point between the measurement level edges provides the height measu...

Page 101: ...t setting Display Output Hold Clamp Judgment results display The previous status is held ERROR is displayed Terminals Judgment output See note ERROR is output RS 232C Measurement error is output Analog Output 4 20mA 22mA min 5V 6V min Selection Description None A measurement error signal is output for a portion interfering with the measurement Intrpolate For a portion interfering the measurement m...

Page 102: ...e default setting Data Description Analog p 100 Terminals p 103 RS 232C p 105 Measure ment value The measurement results for each output number are output in numerical values supported Not supported supported Judgment result The judgment results for each output number are output Not supported supported supported Profile Data on height of 126 lines are output When setting to Analog analog waveforms...

Page 103: ...t timing CHECK The setting can be performed through the adjustment menu REFERENCE Refer to page 28 Item Selection Description Output OUT0 to OUT7 Profile OUT0 Select Profile Profile See note Select the output range of profile data F S The output covers the whole measurement range 1 2F S The output covers one half of the measurement range 1 4F S The output covers one quarter of the measurement rang...

Page 104: ...ayed 2 Select Analog The setting screen for output contents will be displayed 3 Make the settings for each item 4 Select End The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Scn 0 Set Analog Terminals RS 232C Scn 0 Set End Output 4 mA 5 V 20 mA 5 V Profile OUT0 20 00000 20 00000 F S ...

Page 105: ... the judgment HIGH PASS LOW ERROR The output includes the judgment results for OUT0 through OUT3 Those for OUT4 through OUT7 will not be output Judge output B Judgment results for OUT0 through OUT7 will be output in the form of OK or NG OK PASS NG HIGH LOW ERROR OFF delay 0 to 99999 0 Set the OFF delay time N sampling time N Set a time that allows the external device to input the result GATE ON de...

Page 106: ... Terminals The setting screen for output contents will be displayed 3 Make the settings for each item 4 Select End The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Scn 0 Set Analog Terminals RS 232C Scn 0 Set End Format OFF delay GATE ON delay GATE ON time judge output A 9 96 0 ms 1 0 ms 5 0 ms ...

Page 107: ...OFF timing Data Measurement Measurement values are output to RS 232C The output method is the same as the MEASURE M command Result Judgment results HIGH PASS LOW ERROR are output to RS 232C The output method is the same as the JUDGE J command Measmt Result Judgment results and measured values are output to RS 232C Judgment results and measured values will be output Profile Profile data is output t...

Page 108: ...ayed 2 Select RS 232C The setting screen for output contents will be displayed 3 Make the settings for each item 4 Select End The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Image Compensatn Meas set Conditions Output Scn 0 Set Analog Terminals RS 232C Scn 0 Set End Format Data Output Sensor Command Measurement OUT0 Sensor 0 ...

Page 109: ...n the screen Check that measurement has been performed correctly CHECK Conditions can be changed simply without leaving Run Mode using the adjustment menu Measurement will be interrupted while adjustments are made REFERENCE Refer to page 28 CHECK Change the Monitors using the SHIFT Right Keys or SHIFT Left Keys if necessary REFERENCE Refer to page 29 CHECK For measurements through the execution of...

Page 110: ...e to save to flash memory before turning the power OFF Refer to SECTION 2 page 37 for details on saving settings REFERENCE Refer to page 37 NOTICE Flash memory data is loaded each time the Z500 is started up Therefore when setting have been changed be sure to save to flash memory before turning the power OFF If the power is turned OFF without saving all of the setting changes will be lost ...

Page 111: ... changing scenes or backing up data 5 1 Executing Force zero 110 5 2 Entering View Mode 112 5 3 Changing the Screen Display 113 5 4 Changing Scenes 125 5 5 Entering Tools Mode 128 5 6 Testing Measurement Performance Test 129 5 7 Checking the Line Beam Position Surrounding image 135 5 8 Backing Up Data to a Computer Backup 136 ...

Page 112: ...e set as reference values REFERENCE Refer to page 84 Measurement with an Offset Value of 10 with the above Example CHECK Measurement continues during the Force zero execution 1 Move the cursor to Zero s OFF and press the ENT Key PASS mm 0005 18800 Zero s OFF OUT 0 Thru 1div x 1 000 s y 10 0000 mm 9 96ms S Display S ENT Adjust Scn 0 Run PASS mm 0005 18800 Zero s OFF 9 96ms OUT 0 BRIGHT DARK FAR NEA...

Page 113: ...ill return The screen display changes from Zero s OFF to Zero s ON Clears Force zero 1 Move the cursor to Zero s ON and press the ENT Key A confirmation message will be displayed 2 Select Clear 0 Force zero is cleared and the screen in 1 will return The screen display changes from Zero s ON to Zero s OFF The zero point will be force set Yes Clear 0 All 0 All values will be set to zero Yes Clear 0 ...

Page 114: ...ough the Image Monitor is explained 1 Display the Image Monitor and press the SHIFT ENT Keys The adjustment menu will be displayed 2 Press the TRIG Key A screen in View Mode will be displayed CHECK The selections displayed vary depending on the type of screen when entering View Mode PASS mm 0005 18800 Zero s OFF 9 96ms OUT 0 BRIGHT DARK FAR NEAR 15 170 Sen0 LV PEAK LV PEAK Sen1 S Display S ENT Adj...

Page 115: ... cursor can also be changed REFERENCE Refer to page 29 for details on the contents of display on the screen Enlarging Display Profile and line brightness are enlarged Specify the enlarged range Type of screen Reference Image Monitor Page 113 Digital Monitor Page 117 Trend Monitor Page 118 Profile Monitor Page 121 9 96ms BRIGHT DARK FAR NEAR 15 170 Sen0 LV PEAK LV PEAK Sen1 Scn 0 Run 9 96ms BRIGHT ...

Page 116: ...t and Right Keys to move the cursor Use these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly The position of A is registered 4 Specify edge B by repeating the procedure described in 3 A confirmation message will be displayed 5 Select Execute The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Press the ESC Key to display the Image Monitor Enlarge Reset Move cursr Scn 0 View...

Page 117: ...the Image Monitor and enter View Mode REFERENCE Refer to page 112 The selections will be displayed 2 Select Reset A confirmation message will be displayed 3 Select Execute The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Press the ESC Key to display the Image Monitor Enlarge Reset Move cursr Scn 0 View Display will be initialized OK Execute Cancel ...

Page 118: ...or changing the cursor position will be displayed 3 Change the cursor position Use the Up and Down Keys to move the cursor Use these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly 4 Press the ENT Key The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Press the ESC Key to display the Image Monitor BRIGHT DARK FAR NEAR 15 170 9 96ms Sen0 LV PEAK LV PEAK Sen1 Scn 0 Run Cursor...

Page 119: ...CE Refer to page 112 The items will be displayed 2 Press the ENT Key The selections will be displayed 3 Select an item The screen in 2 will return 4 Press the ESC Key The setting will be registered and the screen in the Digital Monitor will return 9 96ms 0 0002 65432mm PASS HI 0005 00000 LO 0000 00000 1 0004 65432mm PASS HI 0010 00000 LO 0005 00000 2 0000 00000mm ERROR HI 0010 00000 LO 0005 00000 ...

Page 120: ...al setting Display time Conversion values for X and Y axes The units corresponding to 1 division 1 div on the waveform display are displayed If the setting is changed the display also changes Use these values as reference when setting the values 1div x 1 000 y 10 000 1div x y Item Selection Setting Description Mode See note Thru Displays the waveform obtained by the Sensor continuously Trig Displa...

Page 121: ...s explained below 1 Display the Trend Monitor and enter View Mode REFERENCE Refer to page 112 The selections will be displayed 2 Move the cursor to Thru and press the ENT Key The selections will be displayed 3 Select Trig The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Press the ESC Key to display the Trend Monitor Thru Vert Horiz Scn 0 View Thru Trig ...

Page 122: ...NCE Refer to page 112 The selections will be displayed 2 Select Vert or Horiz A setting screen will be displayed 3 Make the settings for each item 4 Select End The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Press the ESC Key to display the Trend Monitor Thru Vert Horiz Scn 0 View End Maximum Minimum When selecting Vert 20 00000 20 00000 End Time 5 00 s When selecting Horiz ...

Page 123: ... setting Mode Horizontal setting Display time Conversion values for X and Y axes The units corresponding to 1 division 1 div on the waveform display are displayed If the setting is changed the display also changes Use these values as reference when setting the values Profile cursor Trend cursor Item Selection Setting Description Mode See note Thru The shaded 3 D image acquired through the Sensor w...

Page 124: ...ined below 1 Display the Profile Monitor and enter View Mode REFERENCE Refer to page 112 The selections will be displayed 2 Move the cursor to Thru and press the ENT Key The selections will be displayed 3 Select Trig The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Press the ESC Key to display the Profile Monitor Thru Vert Horiz Move cursr Scn 0 View Thru Trig ...

Page 125: ...Refer to page 112 The selections will be displayed 2 Select Vert or Horiz A setting screen will be displayed 3 Make the settings for each item 4 Select End The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Press the ESC Key to display the Trend Monitor Thru Vert Horiz Move cursr Scn 0 View End Maximum Minimum When selecting Vert 20 00000 20 00000 End Time 5 00 s When selecting Horiz ...

Page 126: ...he ENT Key The screen for changing the cursor position will be displayed 3 Change the cursor position Use the Up Down Left and Right Keys to move the cursor Use these keys together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly 4 Press the ENT Key The setting will be registered and the screen in 2 will return Press the ESC Key to display the Profile Monitor Thru Vert Horiz Move cursr Scn 0 View 1di...

Page 127: ... to switch between different measurement conditions for different measurement setups or measurement workpieces Scene 0 will be displayed by default when the power is turned ON however the Z500 also accommodates scenes 1 to15 The method for switching the scene on the Console is explained below The command for switching scenes can also be input from the terminal block or via RS 232C REFERENCE For de...

Page 128: ...r to Scn and press the ENT Key The Scene 0 to Scene 8 options will be displayed Use the Down Key to display the scene numbers 9 to 15 2 Move the cursor to the scene number to be copied and press the SHIFT ESC Keys The selections will be displayed 3 Select Copy The screen for copying will be displayed 4 Enter the number of the scene to be copied Source scn and select Execute The data will be copied...

Page 129: ...ately for each scene 1 Move the cursor to Scn and press the ENT Key The Scene 0 to Scene 8 options will be displayed Use the Down Key to display the scene numbers 9 to 15 2 Move the cursor to the number of the scene to be cleared Press the SHIFT ESC Keys The selections will be displayed 3 Select Clear A confirmation message will be displayed 4 Select Execute The scene will be cleared Scn 0 Run Scn...

Page 130: ...Entering Tools Mode Enter Tools Mode to use the useful functions 1 Move the cursor to Run and press the ENT Key A list of modes will be displayed 2 Select Tools The Tools Mode selections will be displayed Scn 0 Run Set Run Tools System Save Scn 0 Run Test Surrounding image Backup Scn 0 Tools ...

Page 131: ...t via terminal or RS 232C Two methods have been provided for the test Select an appropriate method Test Mode Number of Samples CHECK The Trigger function will become ineffective during the test measurement Selection Description times Test measurement is performed for the sampling number of times set Trg key Use the TRIG Key to specify the starting and stopping test measurement Test measurement can...

Page 132: ... for the test measurement period MAX Displays the maximum measurement value for the test measurement period MIN Displays the minimum measurement value for the test measurement period OUT0 MAX MIN 0000 01821 0000 01821 No 1 2 3 4 5 AVE 0004 05122 0004 05122 NUM 100 100 0004 03975mm STOP Scn 0 Tools OUT0 0004 03975mm STOP MIN 0004 05770 0004 05770 No 1 2 3 4 5 MAX 0004 03948 0004 03948 NUM 100 100 S...

Page 133: ... test measurement screen will be displayed 3 Position the workpiece to be tested and press the ENT Key A menu for selecting test methods will be displayed 4 Set Test mode to times 5 Make the required setting for of samples and select End Test Surrounding image Backup Scn 0 Tools OUT0 mm STOP MAX MIN No 1 2 3 4 5 AVE NUM Scn 0 Tools OUT0 mm STOP MAX MIN No 1 2 3 4 5 AVE NUM Scn 0 Tools End Test mod...

Page 134: ...s set and the measurement results are displayed Use the Left and Right Keys to switch display items 7 To continue testing repeat 6 8 To stop testing press the ESC Key A Tools Mode screen will return OUT0 MAX MIN 0000 00367 0000 00305 No 1 2 3 4 5 AVE 0001 82836 0001 82600 NUM 100 100 0001 81313mm RUN Scn 0 Tools When measurement starts the display changes from STOP to RUN During measurement RUN fl...

Page 135: ...enu for selecting test methods will be displayed 2 Set the Test mode to Trg key 3 Select End The screen in 3 will return 4 Press the TRIG Key Testing starts and the display changes to RUN 5 Press the TRIG Key again OUT0 mm STOP MAX MIN No 1 2 3 4 5 AVE NUM Scn 0 Tools End Test mode of samples Trg key 100 OUT0 MAX MIN No 1 2 3 4 5 AVE NUM 0001 81313mm RUN Scn 0 Tools When measurement starts the dis...

Page 136: ...easure ment results are displayed Use the Left and Right Keys to switch display items 6 To continue testing repeat 4 and 5 CHECK Use the Up and Down Keys to switch output numbers 7 To stop testing press the ESC Key A Tools Mode screen will return OUT0 0001 81313mm STOP MAX MIN 0000 00367 No 1 2 3 4 5 AVE 0001 82836 NUM Scn 0 Tools ...

Page 137: ... will be displayed Select the number of the sensor used for displaying the image The screen for recording images will be displayed 3 Press the TRIG Key An image of the area surrounding the line beam is displayed Z500 SW17 Displays the image for the shutter time displayed Z500 SW2 The Z500 will search for the most suitable shutter time and will display the image CHECK If the image is difficult to s...

Page 138: ...re refer to the relevant manual Data is transferred using XMODEM CRC or SUM protocol XMODEM 1K is not supported NOTICE Do not turn OFF the power or input a RESET signal while a message is being displayed in any save or load operation Data in memory will be destroyed and the Z500 may not operate correctly the next time it is started 5 8 1 Saving Scene Data to a Computer The procedure for saving the...

Page 139: ...g communications settings The same communications settings must be used on both the Z500 and the modem on the computer 4 Once the preparations have been completed on the computer enter Tools Mode REFERENCE Refer to page 128 The selections will be displayed 5 Select Backup The selections will be displayed 6 Select Scene Item Setting Baud rate 38400 bps Data length 8 bit Parity bit None Stop bits 1 ...

Page 140: ...omputer Select Scn0 in this example A confirmation message will be displayed 9 Select Execute A screen showing the transfer progress will be displayed Test Surrounding image Backup Scn 0 Tools Scene System Sys scn Slant data Z500 to PC PC to Z500 Test Surrounding image Backup Scn 0 Tools Scene System Sys scn Slant data Z500 to PC PC to Z500 Scn 0 Scn 1 Scn 2 Scn 3 Scn 4 Scn 5 Scn 6 Scn 7 Scn0 will...

Page 141: ...e file is to be saved 12 Set the protocol to Xmodem 13 Click Receive and input the file name The data will be transferred from the Z500 to the computer When the transfer has been completed the screen in 8 will return CHECK During communications the Z500 will generate a timeout error if there is no response from the external device for more than 110 s An error message will be displayed on the scree...

Page 142: ... in the procedure for 5 8 1 Saving Scene Data to a Computer REFERENCE Refer to page 136 2 Select Transfer Send File from the Hyper Terminal menu on the computer 3 Select the file to be loaded 4 Set the protocol to Xmodem 5 Select Send The data transfer screen will be displayed 6 Once the preparations have been completed on the computer enter Tools Mode REFERENCE Refer to page 128 The selections wi...

Page 143: ...e The data will be transferred from the computer to the Z500 When the transfer has been completed the screen in 8 will return CHECK During communications the Z500 will generate a timeout error if there is no response from the external device for more than 110 s An error message will be displayed on the screen Test Surrounding image Backup Scn 0 Tools Scene System Sys scn Slant data Z500 to PC PC t...

Page 144: ...142 SECTION 5 5 8 Backing Up Data to a Computer Backup Z500 Operation Manual SECTION 5 Other Functions MEMO ...

Page 145: ... system environment 6 1 Entering System Mode 144 6 2 Setting RS 232C Communications Specifications Comm 145 6 3 Environment Settings 146 6 4 Downloading the Sensor Information to the Controller 148 6 5 Compensating Installation Error Slant correct 149 6 6 Initializing the Z500 Initialize 151 6 7 Checking the System Version Version 152 ...

Page 146: ...elated to the system environment it is necessary to enter System Mode 1 Move the cursor to Run and press the ENT Key The mode selections will be displayed 2 Select System The System Mode selections will be displayed Scn 0 Run Set Run Tools System Save Scn 0 Run Comm Environment Download Slant correct Initialize Version Scn 0 System ...

Page 147: ...registered and the screen in 1 will return Item Selection Description Baud rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 bps Set the same settings that are set in the personal computer Data length 7 8 bit Parity bit None Even Odd Stop bits 1 2 bit Delimiter CR LF CR LF Flow None Flow control is not performed RS CS Flow control performed by the hardware Use a cable that connects the Z500 and the RS signals and C...

Page 148: ...ed ON Dec pts 1 to 5 digits Select the lowest digit of measurement values displayed on the monitor Download ON OFF The Z500 acquires information from the sensor at star tup The startup time can be shortened by downloading this information into the controller and storing it ON The information stored inside the controller is acquired at startup The startup time will be shortened by compar ison to wh...

Page 149: ...page 144 A setting screen will be displayed 2 Make the settings for each item 3 Select End The setting will be registered and the screen in 1 will return Comm Environment Download Slant correct Initialize Version Scn 0 System Conversatn Mirror Console Image Scn 0 5 digits OFF End Settings Sensor Scene Monitor 1st scene Dec pts Download Scn 0 System ...

Page 150: ...the download function is ON download the sensor information to the controller in advance 1 Enter the System mode and select Download REFERENCE Refer to page 144 A confirmation screen will be displayed 2 Select Execute Download is executed and the screen in 1 will return Comm Environment Download Slant correct Initialize Version Scn 0 System Download the sensor data Execute Cancel ...

Page 151: ... sensor that has currently been used for the measurement Sensor 0 or Sensor 1 and the measurement method Wide or Zoom CHECK The value that has been set for Slant correct is not included in the system data 1 Install a horizontal base 2 Enter System Mode and select Slant correct REFERENCE Refer to page 144 The selections will be displayed 3 Select Setting Scn 0 Run Scn 0 Run Before applying the inst...

Page 152: ...ection Only the correction values for the sensor that has currently been used for the measurement Sensor 0 or Sensor 1 and for the measurement method Wide or Zoom will be cleared 1 Enter System Mode and select Slant correct 2 Select Clear A confirmation message will be displayed 3 Select Execute The correction value will be cleared and the screen in 1 will return Comm Environment Download Slant co...

Page 153: ...RENCE For details on how to backup the setting data to a computer refer to page 136 1 Enter System Mode and select Initialize REFERENCE Refer to page 144 A confirmation message will be displayed 2 Select Yes A confirmation message will be displayed 3 Select Execute The system will be initialized and another confirmation message will be displayed 4 Select OK The screen in 1 will return Comm Environ...

Page 154: ... 1 Enter System Mode and select Version REFERENCE Refer to page 144 The version information will be displayed 2 Select OK The screen in 1 will return Comm Environment Download Slant correct Initialize Version Scn 0 System Comm Environment Download Slant correct Initialize Version Scn 0 System OK Scn 0 System Z500 MC10E XXXX XX XX XX XX M Ver 1 00 S Ver 1 00 F Ver 1 00 Controller model number Softw...

Page 155: ...Format SECTION 7 SECTION 7 I O Format This section provides details on the inputs and outputs used for communications with external devices via terminal blocks or RS 232C 7 1 Terminal Blocks 154 7 2 RS 232C 159 7 3 Analog Output 180 ...

Page 156: ...Fixed Sampling time 2 min Multi 9 96 ms 2 min Terminal Function RESET Measurement values and settings that have not been saved are cleared The Z500 restarts after the data and settings have been cleared TRIGGER Used as a timing trigger for the Trigger function It is effective when the Trigger input method is set to External REFERENCE For details on the Trigger function refer to page 90 LDOFF The l...

Page 157: ... to page 156 Refer to page 155 Result Meaning HIGH Judgment upper limit Measurement value Turns ON PASS Judgment lower limit Measurement value Judgment upper limit Turns ON LOW Measurement value Judgment lower limit Turns ON ERROR Turns ON if the Sensor cannot perform measurement When the workpiece is outside the measurement range or when the light density is excessive or insufficient Information ...

Page 158: ... However the OFF delay will not function Note 2 Will be turned ON if at least one of the measurement results is judged to be ERROR for the already registered output numbers This can be used to identify that an error has occurred However the OFF delay will not function Note 3 Will be turned ON during measurement Will be turned OFF while the scene is changed or set Note 4 Will be turned ON during Tr...

Page 159: ... Judgment Value LO Judgment Value Example Output terminal for OUT0 Judgment output A OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON The Gate signal is always OFF Note Terminal Function DO0 Functions as a HIGH terminal for OUT0 DO1 Functions as a PASS terminal for OUT0 DO2 Functions as a LOW terminal for OUT0 DO0 DO1 DO2 Measurement value HI Judgment Value LO Judgment Value Example Output terminal for OUT0 Judgment output A...

Page 160: ... Indicates that the Z500 is performing Trigger measurement If trigger function is set this terminal can be used to confirm trigger operation DO0 Functions as a HIGH terminal for OUT0 DO1 Functions as a PASS terminal for OUT0 DO2 Functions as a LOW terminal for OUT0 DO4 Functions as a HIGH terminal for OUT1 DO5 Functions as a PASS terminal for OUT1 DO6 Functions as a LOW terminal for OUT1 GATE Used...

Page 161: ...For details on setting communications specifications refer to page 145 CHECK Commands can be input only when the Z500 is in Run Mode Do not use the terminal blocks for input or output during command execution At least 100 ms is required to output a measurement result after receiving a command via RS 232C Communications Overview Input command Execute command Output result Receive result Z500 Comput...

Page 162: ...ation 166 SENSET Sets a correction value 167 Clears a correction value 167 SENSM Sets the sensitivity adjustment method to Multi and obtains the optimum sensitivity for the workpiece 168 Sets the sensitivity adjustment method to Multi and changes the sensitivity level turns the Laser OFF and changes adjust ments gradation 168 ZERO Executes Force zero 169 Resets Force zero 170 Command Function Page...

Page 163: ...e The measured values will be output with all of them closed to the right Set numerical values for the items in brackets Input a space between each parameter A space is not needed before the delimiter Input the delimiter at the end of the command JUDPARA Output number H Example delimiter Sign Integer portion Decimal portion Example 1 20 00000 Spaces 20 00000 delimiter Example 2 20 00000 Spaces 20 ...

Page 164: ...mple Function 2 Changes the averaging number The numbers of times that can be input are only 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 and 256 AVE Number Command executed correctly OK Command not executed correctly ER Example Input delimiter Output delimiter delimiter AVE 4 The averaging number is 4 Input delimiter Output delimiter Input delimiter Output delimiter delimiter AVE 8 OK The averaging number is changed to ...

Page 165: ...nd not executed correctly ER Example CHECK The judgment upper limit and judgment lower limit for the currently displayed scene are obtained using this command Display the required scene before execution Output number Meaning 0 OUT0 1 OUT1 2 OUT2 3 OUT3 4 OUT4 5 OUT5 6 OUT6 7 OUT7 Parameter Meaning H Judgment upper limit L Judgment lower limit Input delimiter Output delimiter delimiter JUDPARA 0 H ...

Page 166: ...tting range is 9999 99999 to 9999 99999 Command executed correctly OK Command not executed correctly ER Example CHECK The judgment upper limit and judgment lower limit for the currently displayed scene are changed using this command Display the required scene before execution Output number Meaning 0 OUT0 1 OUT1 2 OUT2 3 OUT3 4 OUT4 5 OUT5 6 OUT6 7 OUT7 Input delimiter Output delimiter delimiter JU...

Page 167: ...een 0 and 15 Command executed correctly OK Command not executed correctly ER Example CHECK If Environment Scene in System Mode is set to Terminals scenes cannot be switched using RS 232C commands ER is output REFERENCE Refer to page 146 Environment Settings Input delimiter Output delimiter delimiter SCENE 4 In this example scene 4 is being displayed Input delimiter Output delimiter Input delimiter...

Page 168: ...ixed at that level If both A and B are set to 0 the laser will turn OFF However a measurement error will be exhibited As a target value of the sensor sensitivity adjustment gradation specify 120 to 220 If this setting is omitted the gradation will be set to 170 default setting CHECK Laser OFF Delay Time The total time required for turning OFF the laser is less if terminal block input is used If th...

Page 169: ...ensor 0 or Sensor 1 and the measurement method Wide or Zoom Example Function 2 Clears a correction value SENSET C Command executed correctly OK Command not executed correctly ER Example Input delimiter Output delimiter delimiter SENSET The workpiece that has currently been measured is held horizontally and the correction value is set OK Input delimiter Output delimiter Input delimiter Output delim...

Page 170: ... a value larger than B If the same value is set for A and B the sensitivity will be fixed at that level If both A and B are set to 0 the laser will turn OFF However a measurement error will be exhibited As a target value of the sensor sensitivity adjustment gradation specify 120 to 220 If this setting is omitted the gradation will be set to 170 default setting CHECK Laser OFF Delay Time The total ...

Page 171: ...setting is omitted the offset value that is already set will be used Command executed correctly OK Command not executed correctly ER Example SENSM 18 24 160 The sensitivity level will be automatically adjusted to 18 to 24 so that a light receiving level of 160 is satisfied OK Input delimiter Output delimiter Output number Meaning 0 OUT0 1 OUT1 2 OUT2 3 OUT3 4 OUT4 5 OUT5 6 OUT6 7 OUT7 8 All zero I...

Page 172: ...ce zero ZERO 1 Output number Specify an output number that is the same as the Function1 between 0 and 8 Command executed correctly OK Command not executed correctly ER Example Input delimiter Output delimiter delimiter ZERO 1 1 Force zero for OUT1 is reset OK Input delimiter Output delimiter ...

Page 173: ...R LD OFF LDOFF Measurement not possible RST The following judgment result will be output from the Z500 Example CHECK The most recent judgment result for the currently displayed scene is output Output number Meaning 0 OUT0 1 OUT1 2 OUT2 3 OUT3 4 OUT4 5 OUT5 6 OUT6 7 OUT7 8 OUT0 to 7 Output number Meaning 0 PASS 1 HIGH 2 LOW 3 ERROR Input delimiter Output delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter deli...

Page 174: ...ber of output digits has no relation to the setting for the number of display digits set to Environment Dec pts in System Mode Only negative results are output with a sign REFERENCE Refer to page 146 Environment Settings CHECK The most recent measurement result for the currently displayed scene is output Output number Meaning 0 OUT0 1 OUT1 2 OUT2 3 OUT3 4 OUT4 5 OUT5 6 OUT6 7 OUT7 8 OUT0 to 7 Inpu...

Page 175: ... Output coefficient Specify an output number between 0 and 7 Specify an output coefficient between 1 and 1 000 The output coefficient is the number of intervals between measurements that are output The number of data items that will be output can be calculated using the formula below Measurement time Sampling time Number of measurements Number of measurements Measurement coefficient Number of data...

Page 176: ...ed RST LD OFF LDOFF Example Output delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter TREND 0 2 50 1 0 253 5311 497 5759 369 9789 OK Input Output delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter Number of data items Measurement time s 1 000 ms 9 96 ms 2 50 measurement results are output The measurement results for OUT0 are obtained The following example is f...

Page 177: ...mmand executed correctly Measurement value for 0 line Measurement value for 125 lines OK Command not executed correctly Other errors ER LD OFF LDOFF Example Input delimiter Output delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter PROFILE 253 5311 497 5759 369 9789 OK Input Output delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter delimiter Profile data of 126 points will be output ...

Page 178: ... If no scene number is specified the data is loaded to the currently displayed scene The data transfer is performed with XMODEM CRC or SUM protocol The XMODEM 1K protocol is not supported The Z500 sends a READY signal to the host device when the Z500 has completed its initialization Wait for the READY signal to be received at the host device before starting the data transfer Data correctly loaded ...

Page 179: ...Function Loads correction values from the host device SLANTLOAD The data transfer is performed with XMODEM CRC or SUM protocol The XMODEM 1K protocol is not supported The Z500 sends a READY signal to the host device when the Z500 has completed its initialization Wait for the READY signal to be received at the host device before starting the data transfer The following four types of data will be lo...

Page 180: ...cuted correctly OK Command not executed correctly ER Example SYSLOAD Function Loads system data from a host device to the Z500 SYSLOAD The data transfer is performed with XMODEM CRC or SUM protocol The XMODEM 1K protocol is not supported The Z500 sends a READY signal to the host device when the Z500 has completed its initialization Wait for the READY signal to be received at the host device before...

Page 181: ...at the host device before starting the data transfer Data correctly saved OK Data not correctly saved ER Example Other VERGET Function Obtains the system s version information VERGET Data obtained correctly Version information Data not obtained correctly ER Example Input delimiter Output delimiter delimiter SYSSAVE This example saves the system data to the host device OK Input delimiter Output del...

Page 182: ...treated as actual signals at external devices Outputting Measurement Values When output numbers OUT0 through OUT7 have been set to Output the measured values will be output Outputting the Profile When Profile has been set to Output the analog signals of the profile height distribution of 126 points will be output By inputting analog output signals to a personal computer via an A D converter profil...

Page 183: ...7 a height measurement range of 20 to 20 mm and the corresponding height measurement results If an error occurs 5 V will be output INDEX part 61 1µs Measurement data part 61 1µs 126 Data cycle ms Waiting part 5V 20mA Error region Data region INDEX region 4V 18 4mA 4V 5 6mA 5V 4mA Reference part 61 1µs Z500 SW17 Workpiece Vary depending on the settings 19 92 ms min ms With the reference level 4 V m...

Page 184: ...182 7 3 Analog Output SECTION 7 Z500 Operation Manual SECTION 7 I O Format MEMO ...

Page 185: ...g SECTION 8 183 SECTION 8 Troubleshooting This section lists the errors that may occur during Z500 operation If an error occurs check the items described in this section before consulting your OMRON representative 8 1 Troubleshooting 184 ...

Page 186: ... The reference was registered after the measurement items had been set When using the position compensation function set Compensatn and Meas set in this order Operation page 70 Too many items to register Perform registration after deleting unnecessary items Delete all unnecessary measurement items and then set the necessary items again Reason The number of measurement points exceeds the allowable ...

Page 187: ...llation perform the settings again Reason Reliable measurement cannot be assured and this will prevent setting of a value for installation error compensation Operation page 149 Measurement is not possible Reset the reference workpiece Check whether or not the workpiece is inside the measurement range Reason A measurement error occurred when workpieces were measured for calibration Setup page 28 Ad...

Page 188: ...nd offset in output conditions Compensate the data by setting Output Span and Output Offset Reason Calibrate cannot be set in Define Operation page 84 The horizontal axis setting exceeds 10 seconds Profile monitoring is not possible Set the horizontal setting time to 10 s or less to display a shaded 3 D image Reason The maximum display time of the Profile Monitor is 10 s Operation page 135 ...

Page 189: ...E Edge center 71 Edge detection hysteresis width 97 Edge position 70 74 Enlarging display 113 Environment settings 146 Equation 76 Error data 98 Expert Menu 53 External trigger 90 F Force zero 110 Free run 90 G GATE 103 157 158 H Height 70 Hold setting 84 Horizontal setting 118 121 Hysteresis 97 I Image Monitor 30 113 Initialize 151 Inputting values 27 J JUDGE 171 Judgement value hysteresis width ...

Page 190: ...36 SCNLOAD 176 SCNSAVE 177 Self trigger 90 SENS 166 SENSET 167 SENSM 168 Sensitivity adjustment 59 Sensitivity details 63 Setting measurement regions 58 Smoothing 97 Span 84 Startup monitor 146 Step 2 pts 70 72 Step 3 pts 70 Surrounding image 135 SYSLOAD 178 SYSSAVE 179 System data 136 T Terminal block output 103 155 Test measurement 129 Thru 118 121 Timing charts 157 TREND 173 Trend Monitor 36 11...

Page 191: ... front cover of the manual The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision Page numbers refer to the previous version Revision code Date Revised content 1 February 2002 Original production 2 January 2003 Added Z500 SW6 Sensor Head and Download function Revision code Cat No Z159 E1 2 ...

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