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Installation
Z-Trak2 3D Profiler Sensors
Installation
Z-Trak2 profile sensors require proper setup to produce correct measurements. The Z-Trak2
installation consists of the physical setup, software setup and network connection. Please review
the following sections as they include information and advice on how to install your device.
Physical setup
The 3D laser profile sensors are generally used with moving object, but some setups require the
sensors to move instead of the object. For correct measurements, the profile sensors must be
installed such that it is parallel to the path of motion.
Use the following guidelines for a correct setup:
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The X, Y and Z axes must be at right angles. A unit must be mounted so that:
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it is parallel to the path of travel/conveyor (XY-plane),
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the X-axis (laser line) is perpendicular to the scanning direction, and
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the Z-axis is perpendicular to the XY-plane.
To that end, the Z-Trak2 casing provides a number of screw holes and through holes (see
Mounting holes specifications) for a variety of mounting options.
Figure 7. The sensor body must be parallel to the XY-plane.