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Please observe the following precautions for safe use of the products.

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE

PRECAUTIONS FOR CORRECT USE

 When using a commercially available switching regulator, make sure that the FG 

terminal is grounded.

 Do not use thinner, benzene, acetone or kerosene to clean the Sensor Head and 

Amplifier Unit.

 If large dust particles adhere to the front Panel of the Sensor Head, use a blower 

brush (used to clean camera lenses) to blow them off. Do not blow the dust 

particle swith your mouth.

 To remove smaller dust particles, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Do not use 

excessive force to wipe off dust particles. Scratches on the front Panel may 

cause errors.

(1) OUTPUT indicator

The Output indicator lights when the OUTPUT signal turns ON.

(2) RUN indicator

The RUN indicator turns ON in the RUN mode.

(3) ERR indicator

The ERR indicator turns ON when error occurs.

(4) READY indicator

After the amplifer unit starts normally, the READY indicator turns ON.

(5) Control keys

The Control Keys are for setting measurement conditions and other information.

(6) Menu selector switch

This switch selects the setup menu.

STD.......Standard menu. Select this when setting the minimum required items 

for measurement.

EXP........Expert menu. Select this item when making a more detailed setup.

(7) Mode selector switch

This switch selects the operating mode.

MENU...Select this mode when setting measurement conditions.

ADJ........Select this mode when adjusting the judgment threshold value.

RUN.......Select this mode when performing measurement.

Output is performed only when the RUN mode is currently selected.

(8) LCD monitor

The LCD monitor displays setup menus and images captured from the Sensor Head.

(9) Sensor Head connector

This connector connects the Sensor Head.

(10) Coupler

This connector is used to connect two or more Amplifier Units. It is located on 

(1) Power supply

This connects the power supply.

Supply power from a DC power supply unit that has a countermeasure (safety 

ultra-low voltage circuit) built-in for preventing high voltages from 

occurring.Wire the power supply separately from other devices. Wiring them 

together or placing them in the same duct may cause induction, resulting in 

malfunction or damage.

(2) GND

The GND terminal is the 0V power supply terminal.

(3) OUTPUT (control output)

This outputs judgment results. This lead is interlocked with OUTPUT LED.

(4) ENABLE (enable output)

This turns ON when the sensor is ready for measurement.

(5) ERROR (error output)

This turns ON when an error is generated.

(6) TEACH (teaching input)

There are two teaching modes, workpiece stop teaching and workpiece move 

teaching. These teaching modes can be selected in the menu.

(7) TRIG (measurement trigger input)

There are two measurement modes, synchronous measurement and continuous 

measurement. Which mode of measurement is to be performed in is selected in 

the menu.

(8) BANK1 (bank switching input 1)

(9) BANK2 (bank switching input 2)

(10)BANK3 (bank switching input 3)

(3) Orientation when Installing the Amplifier Unit

(4) Maintenance and Inspection

Attach the ferrite core (provided with 

the Smart Sensor) to the I/O cable of 

the Amplifier Unit.

OUTPUT

RUN

Installing on the DIN track

Amplifier Units can be easily mounted on the 35-mm DIN track.

Ferrite core

1. Hook the connector end of the Amplifier Unit onto the DIN track.
2. Push the Amplifier Unit down onto the DIN track until the hook

on the I/O cable side is locked.

Push down until you hear it snap into place.

Always hook the connector end of the Amplifier Unit on the DIN track first. 

Hooking the I/O cable end on the DIN track first may impair the mounting 

strength of the DIN track attachment.

The following describes how to remove the Amplifier Unit from the DIN track.
1. Pull the hook on the I/O cable end of the Amplifier Unit

downwards.

2. Lift up the Amplifier Unit from the I/O cable end, and remove it

from the DIN track.

Hook on connector end

Hook on I/O cable end

Hook on I/O cable end

(1) Power supply

* : Enabled only in the RUN mode

Brown

Blue

Black

Orange

Light blue

Yellow

Pink

Gray

Green

Red

Purple

White

(2) GND

(3) OUTPUT*

(4) ENABLE

(5) ERROR

(6) TEACH* 

(7) TRIG* 

(8) BANK1* 

(9) BANK2* 

(10) BANK3* 

Unused

Unused

The following shows the leads 

that comprise the I/O cable.

 Do not use the product in environments where it can be exposed to inflammable/ 

explosive gas.

 To secure the safety of operation and maintenance, do not install the product close 

to high-voltage devices and power devices.

(1) Installation Environment

 Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or modify the product.

 Dispose of this product as industrial waste.

(3) Others

 The supply voltage must be within the rated range (DC24V+10%,-15%).

 Reverse connection of the power supply is not allowed.

 Open-collector outputs should not be short-circuited.

 Use the power supply within the rated load.

 High-voltage lines and power lines must be wired separately from this product. 

Wiring them together or placing them in the same duct may cause induction, 

resulting in malfunction or damage.

(2) Power Supply and Wiring

Please observe the following precautions to prevent failure to operate, malfunctions, or

undesirable effects on product performance.

Do not install the product in locations subjected to the following conditions:

 Ambient temperature outside the rating

 Rapid temperature fluctuations (causing condensation)

 Relative humidity outside the range of 35 to 85%

 Presence of corrosive or flammable gases

 Presence of dust, salt, or iron particles

 Direct vibration or shock

 Reflection of intense light (such as other laser beams or electric arc-welding 

machines)

 Direct sunlight or near heaters

 Water, oil, or chemical fumes or spray

 Strong magnetic or electric field

(1) Installation Site

(2) Power Supply and Wiring

Brown

Blue

Orange
Light blue

Load

Load

Load

Power supply (24V DC)

OUTPUT

ENABLE
ERROR

GND (0V)

24V DC

Yellow

Pink

Gray

Green

TEACH

TRIG

BANK1

BANK2

Red

BANK3

Internal circuits

Brown

Blue

Black

Orange

Light blue

Load

Power supply (24V DC)

OUTPUT

ENABLE

ERROR

GND (0V)

24V DC

Yellow

Pink

Gray

Green

TEACH

TRIG

BANK1

BANK2

Red

BANK3

Load

Load

Internal circuits

 If surge currents are present in the power lines, connect surge absorbers that suit the 

operating environment.

 Before turning ON the power after the product is connected, make sure that the power 

supply voltage is correct, there are no incorrect connections (e.g. load short-circuit) and 

the load current is appropriate. Incorrect wiring may result in breakdown of the product.

 Before connecting/disconnecting the Sensor Head, make sure that the Smart Sensor is 

turned OFF. The Smart Sensor may break down if the Sensor Head is connected or 

disconnected while the power is ON.

 Use only combinations of Sensor Heads and Sensor Controllers specified in this manual.

 LCD panel is made by precise technologies, but there might be negligible faulty pixels. 

 

These faulty pixels are depend on the structure of LCD panel, and are not failure.

To improve heat radiation, install the Amplifier Unit only in the orientation shown 

below.

Do not install the Amplifier Unit in the following orientations.

Part Names and Functions

Attaching the ferrite core

About the I/O cable

 I/O Circuit Diagrams

Installing the Amplifier Unit

Installation procedure

Removal procedure

Black

NPN output type (ZFV-CA40)

PNP output type (ZFV-CA45)

DIN track (sold separately)

PFP-100N (1 m)

PFP-50N (0.5 m)

PFP-100N2 (1 m)

End plate (sold separately)

PFP-M

© OMRON Corporation    2005-2015    All Rights Reserved.

(2/2)

Model

ZFV-CA40/45

Smart Sensor

For Model ZFV-SC

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Amplifier Unit

Correct

Incorrect

Incorrect

both ides of the Amplifier Unit.

(11) RS-232C connector

Connect the RS-232C cable when you are connecting the Amplifer Unit to a PLC, 

or a PT, or a personal computer.

The RS-232C cable must use the following special goods.

When cables other than special goods are used, it causes the malfunction 

and the breakdown.

[For PLC or PT connection] model ZS-XPT3

[For Personal computer connection] model ZS-XRS3

(12) USB port

Connect the USB cable to the USB port to connect to a personal computer.

(13) I/O Cable

The I/O cable connects the Amplifier Unit to the power supply and external devices,

such as timing sensors or programmable controllers.

ERR 

READY 

INSTRUCTION SHEET

(12)USB port

(11)RS232C connector

(9)Sensor Head connector

(1)OUTPUT indicator

(2)RUN indicator

(3)ERR indicator

(4)READY indicator

(5)Control keys

(6)Menu selector switch

(8)LCD monitor

(7)Mode selector switch

(13)I/O cable

(10)Coupler

Thank you for selecting OMRON product. This sheet primarily 

describes precautions required in installing and operating the 

product.

Before operating the product, read the sheet thoroughly to acquire 

sufficient knowledge of the product. For your convenience, keep the 

sheet at your disposal.

The following notice applies only to products that carry the CE mark:

Notice:

This is a class A product. In residential areas it may cause radio 

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate 

measures to reduce interference.

Manufacturer:

  Omron Corporation,

  Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku,

  Kyoto 600-8530 JAPAN

TRACEABILITY INFORMATION:

Importer in EU:

  Omron Europe B.V.

  Wegalaan 67-69

  2132 JD Hoofddorp,

  The Netherlands

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