USER'S MANUAL
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1. saqunivad 5 Sensor Controllers 1 Personal Computer 1 Supports Connection to Up to 9 Sensor Controllers Logic operations can be performed on gang mounted controllers Information can be collected and logic operations performed on information from up to nine Sensor Controllers which makes the Multi Controller ideal for multi point measurement applications 2 Wide Range of Logic Operation Functions Dedicated expressions such as sandwiched thickness step and average are provided in the setup menu Up to four types of expressions can be stored to memory as tasks which allows you to easily achieve multi point measurement applications for performing advanced operations such as measurement of workpiece waviness flexure twist and warp List of Setup Items 3 9 3 Completely Digitally Based Logic Operation Processing Logic operations are batch executed digitally on controller information Even in multi point measurement applications corruption free measurement results can be output ZS MDC 1 User s Manual Section 1 Multi Controller Features 4 Same Compact Size as Sensor Controller The Multi Controller is the same compact size as the Sensor Controller which means that it can be installed at a wide range of sites External Dimens2. Measurement of Stepped Workpieces Logic operations can be performed on measured values obtained from multiple Sensor Controllers to measure steps in stepped workpieces Measurement of Average Workpiece Height Logic operations can be performed on measured values obtained from multiple Sensor Controllers to measure the average height of workpieces ZS MDC User s Manual 1 4 Section 1 Multi Controller Applications Measurement of Workpiece Flatness Logic operations can be performed on measured values obtained from multiple Sensor Controllers to measure the flatness of workpieces saqunivad 5 Measurement of Workpiece Strain Logic operations can be performed on measured values obtained from multiple Sensor Controllers to measure the waviness flexure twist and warp of steel plate and other workpieces Batch acquisition of Multi point Measurement Data Communications co
3. ZS MDC User s Manual 2 9 Section 2 About cable About I O cable E Wiring the I O cable The following shows the leads that comprise the I O cable 6 OUT3 7 OUT4 Co axial black Shielded Yellow Light blue Purple 1 Power supply This connects the 24 VDC 1090 power supply When using a Multi Controller with a PNP output the power supply terminal is also the common I O terminal for all I O except for the linear output 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 z gt gt m gt gt go gt z m gt Recommended power supply unit 1 7 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 all Supply power simultaneously to all gang mounted controllers to be used When power is turned ON individually the channels will not be recognized normally CHECK 2 GND The GND terminal is the OV power supply terminal When using a Multi Controller with an NPN output the GND terminal is also the common l O terminal for all I O except for the linear output 3 OUTO HIGH output This outputs judgment results HIGH 4 OUT1 PASS output Thi
4. 11 50 1 puso gu 13 40 HHHEHHHHHH i HHHEHHHEHHH D 39 50 U E 4 60 m 2 x Item ZS XCN Applicable controller ZS Series Ambient temperature Operating 0 to 50 Storage 15 to 60 with no icing or condensation Ambient humidity Operating and storage 3596 to 8590 RH with no condensation Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz 0 7 mm double amplitude 80 min each in X Y and Z directions Shock resistance 300 m s 3 times each in six directions up down left right fonward backward Materials Polycarbonate PC etc Weight Approx 10g ZS MDC User s Manual 5 11 Section 5 Version Up Information Version Up Information This section describes the revisions made to the software E Ver1 00 to Ver1 50 Description of Change Pages Task setup function was added p 3 13 Logic operation can be performed on the information of Sensor Controllers up to nine channels p 3 14 K mX nyY that enables average height measurement and flexible formulas on types of logic p 3 15 operations were added The zero reset memory function was added The input signal setup function was added The I O assignment function was added p 3 16
5. gt 4 Warming Up After turning ON the power supply allow the product to stand for at least 30 minutes before use The circuits are still unstable immediately after the power supply is turned ON so measured values may fluctuate gradually 5 Maintenance and Inspection Do not use thinner benzene acetone or kerosene to clean the Multi Controller ZS MDC User s Manual Introduction Editor s Note Edito te Page Format Title of each section Section 3 Setting the Sensor Controller to Obtain Sensing Information from 7 Setting the Sensor Controller to Obtain Sensing Information lt Cross header Set which gang mounted Sensor Controller to obtain information from and which logic jee eee eee operations are to be performed on that information Overview of the cross header Assign the channel to perform logic operation on 4 Setting Assignments lt p FUNMode SENSING HSEL CH ERES Index label INPUT A input A Assigns the target Sensor ControllertoinputA lt lt lt lt lt lt ee eee eee Range None 1CH onwards largest CH of gang mounted Sensor Controllers Indicates the section default 1CH Note that range becomes None if 1CH does not exist INPUT B input B Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input B number and title
6. Refer to the User s Manual for the Sensor Controller E Ver1 50 to Ver2 00 Description of Change Pages RS 232C delimiter and CompoWay F Non procedural and Node were added to the communication specifications The Data Storage unit ZS DSU was supported SmartMonitor Zero was supported v v m 2 x Refer to the User s Manual for the Sensor Controller ZS MDC 5 12 User s Manual ANALOG 3 17 average height measurement CALC 3 15 B Bank switching 3 16 Basic Configuration 1 7 BUSY output 2 11 C CALC 3 15 Control keys 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 Extension Cable 5 11 F Ferrite core Multi Controller 2 3 flatness measurement CALC 3 15 FUN Mode 3 5 H HIGH indicator 1 9 Output 2 10 cable 2 10 circuit diagrams 2 13 SET 3 16 3 17 INPUT 3 14 K K mX nY CALC 3 15 L Laser indicator 1 8 5 Section 5 LCD screen name 3 5 LD ON 1 8 LOG 3 17 LOW indicator 1 9 Output 2 10 Main Display 3 5 Mode Switch 3 4 Multi Controller Attaching the ferrite core 2 3 Installation 2 4 Part Names 1 8 Specifications and Dimensions 5 6 OUT 17 OUTO to 4 2 10 Output cable 10 PASS indicator 1 9 Output 2 10 Power supply 1 7 RS 232C cable external dimensions 5
7. Main Display Sub display LoD screen Alphabet characters that appear on the digital displays gt W e L Control keys Ga 2 2 n 4 E lt zz x lt o m U NI 1 FUN Mode The LCD screen displays the setup menus The No at the top of each menu corresponds to a function key lt displayed at the top right of the LCD screen indicates that the setup menu is made up of two or more pages Scroll pages by the LEFT or RIGHT key Top menu in FUN mode The currently selected bank No will be displayed on the main display upper section The currently selected bank No will be displayed on the main display lower section IISENSING WFILTER Pressing the MENU key in the FUN mode returns to OUTPUT e the display Key Operations Key FUN Mode Function keys 1 2 Directly sets the No preceding the items displayed on the LCD screen 3 4 lt LEFT key e C The function changes depending on the settings RIGHT key Scrolls pages in list menus Selects the digit of numerical values ZS MDC User s Manual 3 5 Section 3 About Setup Key FUN Mode UP key Changes numerical values during numerical value input DOWN key Displays the top menu of the FUN mode SET key SET Applies the
8. SmartMonitor Zero option software sold separately ZS SW11E allows you to operate the Multi Controller and Personal connected Sensor Controller monitor or log computer measured values from a personal computer In this manual the software is referred to as SmartMonitor Zero DF ZS MDC User s Manual 1 7 saqunivad 5 1 8 Section 1 Names and Functions Names and Functions The following describes the names and functions of parts on the Multi Controller 1 Laser indicator 2 Zero Reset indicator 3 ENABLE indicator 12 HIGH indicator DN ARENE 11 PASS indicator 4 Main display 10 LOW indicator L 5 Sub display 6 LCD screen og AS Control keys o amp 9 Threshold switch 8 Mode switch 13 Coupler En 14 RS 232C connector cmo 17 USB port eet 15 Voltage current switch po EL 16 cable 1 Laser indicator Does not lit 2 Zero Reset indicator The Zero Reset indicator lits when the zero reset function is enabled on the Multi Controller 3 ENABLE indicator The ENABLE indicator lits when the Multi Controller is ready for measurement It goes off when measurement is not possible e g when the light amount received by th
9. Set the task or function to the external input ave If you use SmartMonitor Zero you can change the function assignments of IN2 and IN3 if BANK is selected For details refer to the Help for SmartMonitor Zero CHECK gt FUN mode I O SET I O SET IN Setting Description TASK Select to task for enabling the external signal lead Note however that reset input and bank inputs affects tasks at all times o Range TASK1 to TASK4 TASK ALL m FUNC NORMAL Select this to use external input function as in standard applications so far default S value INO IN1 IN2 IN3 External trigger Reset input Unused Zero reset input timing input BANK Select this to switch banks using external inputs INO IN1 IN2 IN3 Bank input A Bank input B Unused Zero reset input For bank inputs A and B the bank can be selected in the following combinations Bank to be Selected Bank input A Bank input B BANK1 OFF OFF BANK2 OFF ON BANK3 ON OFF BANK4 ON ON 5 Bank switching is begun 0 5 seconds after the input state changes e At most it takes about 10 seconds to switch banks EC During bank switching the BUSY output becomes ON ZS MDC 3 1 6 User s Manual Section 3 Setting I O Assignments Changing Output Assignments gt FUN mode I O SET I O SET OUT Setting Description TASK1 The measurement value of the task selected here is output as
10. ZS MDC User s Manual 4 15 S3 IdWVX3 92 138 NOILVOl 1ddV 4 16 Section 4 Measuring the Twist of a Workpiece To output the judgment result of the operation gt I O SET HI O SET OUT 6 Select TASK3 so that the judgment on the TASK 2 twist can be output BTASK3 BITASK4 To linear output the operation result gt I O SET I O SET ANALOG 6 Select TASK3 so that the twist value can be TASKI ETASK2 linear output BrAsK3 TASK4 calculation results of each CH can be batch acquired if you use the communication command CHECK ZS MDC User s Manual Section 4 Measuring Warp of a Workpiece Measuring the Warp of a Workpiece In the example below the difference between the points on both edges input A point and input C point of the workpiece the average distance value and the measured value input B point of the center is taken to be the warp amount Expression Z B A C 2 In the actual setting calculation mode K mX nY is used Input A Input B npu Input C Jaan pf LZA InputA Input B Input C CHO CH1 CH2 CH3 The operation and or measurement results are output as judgement output or linear output ale For details on how to connect and install the Sensor Heads and Sensor Controllers refer to the ZS L lt Users Manual
11. To output the difference between point A reference point and point B Set TASK1 to O SET To output the difference between point A reference point and point C Set TASK2 to O SET Lu MU calculation results of each CH can be batch acquired if you use the communication command z CHECK ZS MDC User s Manual gt U U Oo gt 2 o m z 5 U m o 4 9 ONILLAS NOILVOl 1ddV 4 10 Section 4 Measuring Flatness Measuring Flatness This is an example of how to measure the height at 9 locations on a workpiece and calculate the difference max value min value between each measured point MAX MIN is used as the operation mode InputA InputB Input C Input Input Input B Input C Input I CHO CH1 The operation and or measurement results are output as judgement output or linear output ave For details how to connect and install the Sensor Heads and Sensor Controllers refer to the ZS L User s Manual CHECK gt FUN Mode SENSING SEL CH 1 Assign the CH No of the controller to inputs ANPUT A ANPUT B A to I to be used for the expression EiNPUT C gt INPUT A 1CH INPUT 2 INPUT C 3CH INPUT D 4CH INPUT E 5CH INPUT F 6CH INPUT G 7CH INPUT H 8CH INPUT 1
12. default 6CH Note that range becomes None if 6CH does not exist INPUT G input G Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input G Range None 1CH onwards largest CH of gang mounted Sensor Controllers default 7CH Note that range becomes None if 7CH does not exist INPUT H input H Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input H Range None 1CH onwards largest CH of gang mounted Sensor Controllers default 8CH Note that range becomes None if 8CH does not exist INPUT I input I Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input 1 Range None 1CH onwards largest CH of gang mounted Sensor Controllers default 9CH Note that range becomes None if 9CH does not exist ZS MDC 3 1 4 User s Manual Section 3 Setting the Sensor Controller to Obtain Sensing Information from Setting Logic Operation Methods Set how logic operations are to be performed on the tasks and CH specified by the assignment settings gt FUNMODE SENSING CALC SU Q CHECK Setting Description OFF Expressions are not set CH Logic operations are not performed and the measured value of a specific CH is input as it is Select the target CH CALC THICK Select this item to set the sandwiched thickness sandwiched measurement K X Y Xrange input A to input I TASK1 to TASK4 Yrange input A to input TASK1 to TASK4 The thickness input is automa
13. About Installation and Connection 2 2 Multi Controller 2 3 Attaching the ferrite core 2 3 Installing the Multi Controller 2 4 About the cable 2 10 ZS MDC User s Manual z M gt Q gt 2 O gt 2 1 Section 2 About Installation Connection About Installation and Connection E Checking the installation environment Read Precautions for Safe Use at the beginning of this manual and check the instal lation environment Checking the installation site Read Precautions for Correct Use at the beginning of this manual and check the installation site E About the power supply Before installing and connecting the Multi Controller be sure to turn it OFF Also read Precautions for Safe Use and Precautions for Correct Use at the begin ning of this manual and check the power supply and wiring z gt gt m gt gt go o z z m gt ZS MDC 2 User s Manual Section 2 Multi Controller Multi Controller This section describes installation of the Multi Controller and connection of the I O cable The Multi Controller may break down if the Multi Controller is connected or disconnected while the CHECK power is ON Y Before connecting disconnecting peripheral devices make sure that the Multi Controller is turned OFF Attaching the ferrite core Attach the ferrite core provided with the Mu
14. CHECK gt U U Oo gt 2 o m zZ 5 U m o gt FUN Mode SENSING SEL CH 1 Assign CH No of the controller to inputs INPUT A INPUT B A to C to be used for the expression INPUT A 1CH INPUT B 2CH INPUT C 3CH ZS MDC User s Manual 4 17 92 138 NOILVOl 1ddV 4 18 Section 4 Measuring the Warp of a Workpiece gt Press MENU key ESC key 2 Select TASK1 gt SENSING CALC CALC K mX nyY 3 ZS MDC User s Manual Set the expression of TASK1 INPUT K 0 INPUT m 1 INPUT n 1 INPUT X INPUT A INPUT Y INPUT C Following the same procedure as 2 to 3 set up TASK2 INPUT K 0 INPUT m 1 INPUT n 0 5 INPUT X INPUT B INPUT Y TASK1 I TASK1 HWIASK2 A B Input A Input y Sul ff Cun Input On Input B Input C Fi Section 4 Measuring the Warp of a Workpiece To output the judgment result of the operation gt I O SET HI O SET OUT 5 Select TASK2 so that the judgment on BTASK2 warp can be output TASK4 To linear output the operation result gt I O SET I O SET ANALOG 5 Select TASK2 so that the warp value can be TASKI ETASK2 linear output TASK4 calculation results of each can be batch acquired i
15. gt m gt gt go Q o z z m gt ZS MDC 2 1 4 User s Manual Section 3 Setting Flow 3 2 About Setup 3 4 Basic Knowledge for Operation 3 4 List of Setting Items 3 9 Selecting Tasks 3 13 Setting the Sensor Controller to Obtain Sensing Information from 3 14 o Setting Assignments 3 14 Setting Logic Operation Methods 3 15 Setting Assignments 3 16 Switching banks by external signal input 3 16 Changing Output Assignments 3 17 Changing Linear Output Assignments 3 17 About Digital Output 3 17 ZS MDC User s Manual 3 1 Section 3 Setting Flow Installation and Connection z Section 2 Gang mount Sensor Controller to Multi 1 Installation amp Connection p 2 2 controller Preparation for Measurement Power ON Setting Sensor Controller to obtain sensing information from Set the Sensor Controller to obtain sensing Mz p 3 14 information from and operations to be performed o m U Setting Filter Function Sensor Controller User s Manual Set the filter conditions for processing Section 3 Setup measured information Setting of Measurement Conditions Setting output processing p 9 16 N Set how measured information is to be Sensor Controller User s Manual processed for outputting the required values Section 3 Setup Setting the Threshold Sensor Controller User s Manual Set the threshold value for judging
16. 11 PASS indicator The PASS indicator lits when the condition LOW threshold measured value lt HIGH threshold is satisfied 12 HIGH indicator The HIGH indicator lits when the condition HIGH threshold measured value is satisfied 13 Coupler This connector is for connecting the Multi Controller to the Sensor Controller 14 RS 232C connector Connect the RS 232 cable when you are connecting the Multi Controller to a personal computer that does not have a USB port 15 Voltage Current switch The Voltage Current switch selects between voltage output and current output et Before operating this switch make sure that the Multi Controller is turned OFF Also make sure that the load connected to linear output wire co axial linear GND wire satisfies rating of lt the set state voltage or current output before turning the Multi Controller ON Otherwise the CHECK Multi Controller may be damaged UA Rating of connected load I O Circuit Diagrams p 2 12 16 Cable The I O cable connects the Sensor Controller to the power supply and external devices such as timing sensors or programmable controllers 17 USB port Connect the USB cable to the USB port to connect to a personal computer ZS MDC User s Manual 1 9 Section 1 Names and Functions MEMO o zi E mn m 2 4 A m ZS MDC 1 1 0 User s Manual Section 2 INSTALLATION amp CONNECTION
17. 4 to 20 mA Current M Co axial black Linear output output selector switch Y 400 Voltage output Load Current output 3000 or less i 10 V Voltage output 10 or more Shielded Linear GND an a ZS MDC 2 1 2 User s Manual Section 2 About the cable PNP type ZS MDC41 Brown DC24V i 9 9 PT x Red OUTO 1 Y T Green OUT1 Load Black OUT2 E Load Pink OUT3 Load 1 Gray OUT4 1 x Load DC 24 Load EE 1 2 l Blue GND 0V o A A Yellow INO gt WW uu Light blue IN1 ar AW o 5 Purple IN2 P 5 Purple WW Q g a 1 White IN3 1 Ty NW gt ge Orange Q i AW z 2 1 EN m Ny Current output 4 to 20 mA d D o i Current voltage re Co axial black Linear output gt output selector switch Y 400 Voltage output l Load Current output 300 Q or less ANV 10v i Voltage output 10 kQ or more T 4 Shielded Linear GND l ZS MDC User s Manual 2 1 3 Section 2 About the I O cable MEMO 2 gt
18. Range None 1CH onwards largest CH of gang mounted Sensor Controllers default 2CH Note that range becomes None if 2CH does not exist INPUT C input C Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input C Range None 1CH onwards largest CH of gang mounted Sensor Controllers default 3CH Note that range becomes None if 3CH does not exist INPUT D input D Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input D Paint ACH hat range becomes Nora 4GH does nobit Movement through menus up Setting Logic Operation Methods to setting items Set how logic operations are to be performed on the tasks and CH specified by the x aci dL doa eae IL LL assignment settings Description Expressions ar mot a options Logic operations are not performed and the measured value of a specificCH e eee eee eee eee is input as it is Select the target CH Inputs do not undergo logical operation when None is set Example The operation B is per formed when None is set to input A 3CH is assigned to input B and A B is selected Helpful information regarding operation and reference pages are introduced here using symbols ur CHECK This page has been made purely for explanatory purposes and does not exist ZS MDC User s Manual Introduction Editor s Note E Meaning of Symbols Menu items that are displayed on the Multi Controller LCD screen and
19. 10 Connector 1 9 RUN mode 3 7 SEL CH SENSING STEP CALC 3 15 Sub display 3 5 TASK 3 13 TEACH Mode 3 8 THICK CALC 3 15 Threshold Selector Switch 1 9 ZS MDC User s Manual v v m 2 x 5 13 Section 5 Index U USB port 1 9 V Voltage Current switch 1 9 wiring 2 10 2 Zero reset indicator 1 8 gt v v m 2 gt lt ZS MDC 5 14 User s Manual Section 5 gt T U m z x ZS MDC User s Manual 5 15 Revision History Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number at the bottom of the front and back covers of this manual Cat No 2209 2 01 Revision code Revision code Date Revised contents 01 October 2004 Original production U U m 2 x ZS MDC 5 16 User s Manual
20. 9CH ZS MDC User s Manual Section 4 Measuring Flatness gt Press MENU key ESC key 2 Select TASK1 TASKI HTASK2 ETASK3 TASK4 gt SENSING CALC CALC MAX MIN 3 Set input A to input I for calculating the INPUT A INPUT B flatness to ON and other input to OFF To output the judgment result of the operation gt I O SET HI O SET OUT gt 4 Select TASK1 so that the judgment on EU ETASK E flatness measurement can be output BrASK3 TASK4 9 d linear output the operation result gt gt I O SET I O SET ANALOG m d z 4 Select TASK1 so that the flatness TEST SI measurement can be linear output BrAsk3 x v ale m o calculation results of each CH can be batch acquired if you use the communication command lt CHECK ZS MDC User s Manual 4 1 1 Section 4 Measuring Average Height Measuring the Average Height This is an example of how to measure the height at 3 locations on a workpiece and calculate the average of each measured height value AVERAGE is used as the operation mode InputA InputB InputC Input A Input B Input C ii CHO CH1 CH2 CH3 Vv The operation and or measurement results are output as judgement output or linear output ave
21. For details on how to connect and install the Sensor Heads and Sensor Controllers refer to the ZS L User s Manual CHECK gt FUN Mode SENSING SEL CH 1 Assign the CH No of the controller to inputs S3 IdWVX3 ONILLAS NOILVOl 1ddV INPUT A B A to C to be used for the expression EiNPUT C gt INPUT A 1CH INPUT B 2CH INPUT C 3CH gt Press MENU key ESC key 2 Select TASK1 I TASK1 2 ZS MDC 4 12 User s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Average Height gt SENSING CALC CALC AVE 3 Set input A to input C for calculating the PUTA average to ON and other inputs to OFF C gt To output the judgment result of the operation gt I O SETHI O SET OUT 4 Select TASK1 so that the judgment on the TASKI TASK average value can be output ErASK3 BITASK4 To linear output the operation result gt I O SETHI O SET ANALOG 4 Select TASK1 so that the average value can TASKI ETASK2 be linear output BrAsK3 BITASK4 calculation results of each CH can be batch acquired if you use the communication command CHECK gt U U Oo gt 2 o m Z 5 U m o ZS MDC User s Manual 4 1 3 Section 4 Measuring the Twist of a Workpiece Measuring Twist of a Workpiece This is an example of how to measure the height at 4 locations on a workpiece and calculate the diff
22. connector in the direc tion so that the indented section of the Controller Link Unit in the figure on the right matches the con z CHECK nector protrusion on the Data Storage Unit 5 Slide the Sensor Controller to insert to the Controller Link Unit connector Removal procedure Indented section Controller Link Unit sold separately The following describes how to remove the Multi Controller and Sensor Controller from the DIN track 1 Slide and remove the Sensor Controller from the connector on the Controller Link Unit 2 Slide the Controller Link Unit and remove from the connector on the Multi Controller 3 Install the cover on the coupler of the controller ZS MDC User s Manual Controller Link Unit sold sepa rately Section 2 Multi Controller 4 Pull the hook on I O cable end downwards o 5 Lift up the Sensor Controller from the I O cable end and remove it from the DIN ei Ji Hook on I O cable track z gt gt m gt gt go gt z m gt ZS MDC User s Manual 2 7 Section 2 Multi Controller E Mounting on a panel The optional Panel Mount Adapters ZS XPM1 XPM2 can be used to mount the Multi Controller on a panel Panel Mount Adapters p 5 9 1 Install the Multi Controller and Sensor Controller the DIN
23. selection menu make the various settings for the selected task in the respective setup menus The currently selected task is displayed on the sub display Press the ESC key with the FUN Mode TOP menu displayed Setting Description TASK1 Selects TASK1 as the destination to store the expression to TASK2 Selects TASK2 as the destination to store the expression to TASK3 Selects TASK3 as the destination to store the expression to TASK4 Selects TASK4 as the destination to store the expression to o m ale In the RUN and TEACH modes the task to display can selected As function keys correspond to S a stored task press the function key of the task No you want to display The currently selected task is displayed on the LCD display The items that can be set in the FUN mode change according to the currently selected task When TASK1 is selected all items including items common to all tasks can be set When a task other than TASK 1 is selected only items specific to that task can be set Items common to all tasks are as fol lows SEL CH NO MEAS JUDGE ANALOG IN SET BANK and SYSTEM can also be changed whichever task is selected ZS MDC User s Manual 3 1 3 Section 3 Setting the Sensor Controller to Obtain Sensing Information from Setting the Sensor Controller to Obtain Sensing Information from Set which gang mounted Sensor Controller to obta
24. the judgment result TASK2 of the Multi Controller TASK3 TASK4 Changing Linear Output Assignments gt FUN Mode I O SET HI O SET ANALOG Setting Description The measurement value of the task selected here is linear output from the Multi Controller About Digital Output gt FUN Mode I O SET I O SET DIGITAL LOG1 to 9 input the inputs or tasks are output continuously in order from log 1 to 9 The data of the nine channels can be batch output when input A to is set to 1091 to 9 with all inputs assigned For details on commands refer to the Communication Command Reference provided separately When multi channel waveforms are plotted or logging is performed on SmartMon itor Zero the details set on SmartMonitor Zero are automatically reflected in this setting Setting Description NONE Set this to batch output multiple data to external devices using CompoWay F or Input A to input I non procedural commands TASK1 to TASK4 Assign to log 1 to 9 inputs A to or TASK1 to 4 to be output When a command is ZS MDC User s Manual o m U 3 17 Section 3 Setting I O Assignments MEMO o m U ZS MDC 3 1 8 User s Manual Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES Measuring the Thickness of Multiple Points sandwiched thickness 4 2 Measuring the Relative Difference between Steps 4 5 20 Measuring the Reference Differenc
25. ENSING Settings Default Value Option Range page FILTER OUTPUT HOLD L ORESET OFF CH input A to input I CALC 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024 2048 4096 SAMPLE OFF PEAK BOTTOM P P AVERAGE EXT SELF UP SELF DN OFF ON T DELAY T TIME o m c U REAL HOLD same as when TASK1 is selected SYSTEM same as when TASK1 is selected 999 99 to 999 999 ZS MDC User s Manual 3 11 o m U 3 12 Section 3 About Setup E RUN Mode In the RUN mode you can customize the details that are displayed in the digital dis plays To call the display customize menu press the MENU key in the RUN mode RUN mode DIGITAL DOT Settings Default Value 3 Option Range 0 to 5 Page ECO TEACH Mode This is the mode for setting the threshold values TEACH Mode ZS MDC User s Manual NORMAL NORMAL ECO OFF U OFF D OFF ON OFF ON ON AUTOOFF OFF B LIGHT ON ON AUTOOFF OFF U ON OFF L ON OFF Upper section customize lower section customize P Settings Default Value Option Range Section 3 Selecting Tasks Selecting By assigning expressions to tasks you can process multi tasking multiple logic operations max 4 After selecting the task in the task
26. H2 CH3 The operation and or measurement results are output as judgement output or linear output ale Ei For details on how to connect and install the Sensor Heads and Sensor Controllers refer to the ZS L User s Manual CHECK gt FUN Mode SENSING SEL CH 1 Assign the CH No of the controller to inputs S3 IdWVX3 ONILLAS NOILVOl 1ddV INPUT A EINPUT B A to C to be used for the expression BINPUT gt INPUT A 1CH INPUT B 2CH INPUT gt Press MENU key ESC key 2 Select TASK1 I TASK1 5 2 5 5 4 ZS MDC 4 8 User s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Reference Difference between Steps gt SENSING CALC CALC STEP 3 Set the expression of TASK1 INPUT X INPUT A INPUT Y INPUT B InputA Input B 4 Following the same procedure as 2 to 3 set INPUT X INPUT A x INPUT Y INPUT C To output the judgment result of the operation gt I O SET HI O SET OUT 5 Select TASK1 or TASK2 depending on the TASKI ETASK details to be output TASK4 To output judgment on the difference between point A reference point and point B Set TASK1 to I O SET To output judgment on the difference between point A reference point and point Set TASK2 to I O SET linear output the operation result gt SET ANALOG D Select TASK1 or TASK2 depending on the gg details to be output BTASK3 TASK4
27. Introduction Contents Section 4 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES 4 1 Measuring the Thickness of Multiple Points sandwiched thickness 4 2 Measuring the Relative Difference between Steps 4 5 Measuring the Reference Difference between Steps 4 8 Measuring Flatness 4 10 Measuring the Average Height 4 12 Measuring the Twist of a Workpiece 4 14 Measuring the Warp of a Workpiece 4 17 Section 5 APPENDIX 5 1 Troubleshooting 5 2 Error Messages and Countermeasures 5 3 Q amp A 5 4 Glossary 5 5 Specifications and External Dimensions 5 6 Multi Controller 5 6 Panel Mount Adapters 5 9 RS 232C Cable for Connecting to a Personal Computer 5 10 Controller Link Unit 5 11 Version Up Information 5 12 Index 5 13 Revision History 5 16 ZS MDC 1 2 User s Manual Section 1 FEATURES 4 Multi Controller Features 1 2 Multi Controller Applications 1 4 Basic Configuration 1 7 44 Part Names and Functions 1 8 ZS MDC User s Manual 1 1 Section 1 Multi Controller Features Multi Controller Features The Multi Controller is a dedicated controller that gets and performs logical operations on data obtained from multiple Sensor Controllers This Multi Controller features completely digital based data corruption free logic operation capabilities and outstanding operability and convenience Multi Controller 2 3 4
28. PUT D 4CH INPUT E 5CH INPUT F 6CH ZS MDC User s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Thickness of Multiple Points sandwiched thickness gt Press MENU key ESC key 2 Select TASK1 ETASK2 BITASK3 BTASK4 gt SENSING CALC CALC THICK 3 Set the expression of TASK1 INPUT X INPUT Y INPUT X INPUTA INPUT Y INPUT B Input A 4 Place a workpiece of known thickness at the X rough sensor D select THICK NE 6 Enter the thickness of the workpiece THICK 910 000 The thickness of the workpiece you placed is 016 1 VAL SETOK displayed on the LCD Enter the thickness value referring to the displayed value gt U U Oo gt 2 o m 2 5 U m o 4 3 T Press the SET Key to apply the setting THICK 010 000 Complete 8 Following the same procedure as 2 to 7 set InputC Input E up TASK2 and TASK3 Bi x TASK2 Enter C to input X and D to input Y TASK3 Enter E to input X and F to input Y ly InputD Input F ZS MDC User s Manual 92 138 NOILVOl 1ddV 4 4 Section 4 Measuring the Thickness of Multiple Points sandwiched thickness gt Press MENU key ESC key 9 To set the expression for calculating the dif ference in the thickness of the 3 locations for TASKA select TASK4 gt SENSING CALC CALC MAX MIN 1 0 Set task 1 to task3 for calcu
29. Smart Sensors Multi Controller USER S MANUAL APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS Please Read 1 FEATURES INSTALLATION amp CONNECTION Ede Ki SETUP 7580 APPLICATION SETTING EXAMPLES 35916 APPENDIX User s Manual Smart Sensors Multi Controller ZS MDC 5 a gt Introduction READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT Please read and understand this document before using the products Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments WARRANTY OMRON s exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year or other period if specified from date of sale by OMRON OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REGARDING NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE OMRON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY In no event shall responsibility of OMRON for a
30. appears and settings cannot be made Monitor focus settings cannot be made when the distance between the two specified points is not 196 or more of the rated measuring range ZS MDC User s Manual Section 5 Glossary Term Measured value Explanation The measured value is the operation result displayed on the main display of the Multi Con troller in the RUN and TEACH modes It is the value when each of the currently set func tions e g hold has been processed p 3 7 Present value The present value is the current measurement result for the target Multi Controller It is the value before each of the currently set functions e g hold has been processed Press the LEFT or RIGHT Key in the RUN mode to display the present value on the sub display 3 7 Judgment output Judgment output is a general term for the HIGH PASS and LOW outputs Judgment out puts are made in the RUN or TEACH mode based on the display values and the threshold hysteresis width and timer settings SmartMonitor Zero This is software that runs on a personal computer This software enables communication with ZS MDC sets the measurement conditions of the Multi Controller and gang mounted Sensor Controllers saves setting data and dis plays measurement results as a graph ZS MDC User s Manual v v m 2 x lt 5 5 Section 5 Specifications and External Dimensions S
31. ay details change according to the setting of the current voltage switch Values displayed here are reference values only These values differ from actual linear output values RESOLU Displays the fluctuation width peak to peak of the measured value over a fixed amount of time DISTANCE Displays the measured value before it is processed by hold or other functions Key Operations Key Measured Value Display Display Customize Menu Function keys 1 2 Not used Directly select functions 3 4 LEFT key Changes sub display content The function changes depend RIGHT key ing on the settings Scrolls pages in list menus Selects digits ZS MDC User s Manual 3 7 Section 3 About Setup Key Measured Value Display Display Customize Menu UP key T UP key Executes trigger input The function changes depend DOWN key 8 DOWN key Executes reset ing on the settings input Changes numerical values 9 Changes text MENU key MENU Displays the display customize Returns to the top of the display customize menu SET key SET Executes a zero reset Applies numerical value settings ESC key ESC Hold down for at least two sec Returns to the previous menu Q onds to cancel a zero reset When the top menu is displayed returns to the measured value display o m U TEACH Mode In this mode the measured value is displayed at all ti
32. devices Use it for hold function timing Reset input This resets all executing measurements and outputs While a reset is being input judgment output conforms to the non measurement set ting If this reset input switches ON while the hold function is used the state in effect before the hold function was set will be restored Zero reset input This is used to execute and clear a zero reset Bank input A B This is used for switching banks Specify the bank No in combinations of A and B e For details on the timing charts of external I O refer to User s Manual for the Sensor Controller CHECK ZS MDC User s Manual 2 1 1 Section 2 About cable B I O Circuit Diagrams NPN type ZS MDC11 go nr ME a A Brown DC24V 1 M i Load i Red OUTO Load 1 1 i J dy Green OUT1 Load 1 1 T K Black OUT2 Load z J oo MA J Pink OUT8 igen gt i c 1 d Gray OUT4 DC24V Blue GND 0V e l z 1 P 2 Yellow INO E ae AW ge 5 Light blue IN1 2 a AW Pim 2 m Purple IN2 AW White IN3 AW b 2 Orange 5 l K Current output
33. e between Steps 4 8 Measuring Flatness 4 10 Measuring the Average Height 4 12 Measuring the Twist of a Workpiece 4 14 3 Measuring the Warp of a Workpiece 4 17 9 m 2 m d z v E m o ZS MDC User s Manual 4 1 ONILLAS NOILVOl 1ddV 4 2 Section 4 Measuring the Thickness of Multiple Points sandwiched thickness Measuring the Thickness of Multiple Points sandwiched thickness This is an example of how to measure the sandwiched thickness at three places on a workpiece and calculate the difference max value min value of each measured thickness value THICK and MAX MIN are used as the operation modes InputA InputC Input E GOT Thickness InputB Input F Input A Input B Input C Input D Input E Input F CH4 The operation and or measurement results are output as judgement output or linear output ale For details on how to connect and install the Sensor Heads and Sensor Controllers refer to the ZS L Users Manual CHECK gt FUN Mode SENSING SEL CH 1 Assign CH No of the controller to inputs INPUT A EINPUTB A to F to be used for the expression EiNPUT C gt INPUT A 1CH INPUT B 2CH INPUT C 3CH IN
34. e changed or when significant construction changes are made However some specifications of the product may be changed without any notice When in doubt special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your application on your request Please consult with your OMRON representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products ZS MDC User s Manual 5 E E gt a E Introduction DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes even when tolerances are shown ERRORS AND OMISSIONS The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate however no responsibility is assumed for clerical typographical or proofreading errors or omissions PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS OMRON shall not be responsible for the user s programming of a programmable product or any consequence thereof COPYRIGHT AND COPY PERMISSION This document shall not be copied for sales or promotions without permission This document is protected by copyright and is intended solely for use in conjunction with the product Please notify us before copying or reproducing this document in any manner for any other purpose If copying or transmitting this document to another please copy or transmit it in its entirety ZS MDC User s Manual Introduction P
35. e correct position Has the correct selection voltage current been made in the focus settings Linear output levels can be fine tuned The main display remains on Has a timing input been made while the hold function is enabled and the trigger type has been set to EXT If the hold function is enabled and the trigger type is SELF UP SELF DOWN has the self trigger level been set to an appropri ate value 3 The measured values fluctuate This problem may be due to temperature characteristics Execute m and are not stable depending on zero reset periodically using the standard object to correct this day and time problem x ZS MDC 5 2 User s Manual Section 5 Error Messages and Countermeasures Error Messages and Countermeasures E When Error Is Displayed on the Main Display Display Details Cause Countermeasure LCD screen upper section Overcurrent One or all of the judgment out puts are short circuited Cancel the load short circuit Recovery is automatic after the load short circuit is canceled Calculation data error One or all of the channels assigned to the operation input cannot be measured Check the measurement state of the channels assigned to the oper ation input and set all channels to a measurable state E When all digits on the main display and sub display blink LCD screen B Othe
36. e sensor on the operation target CH is excessive or insufficient when the measuring range is exceeded when the Sensor Head is not connected or when measurement is not being performed in the FUN mode 4 Main Display The Main Display shows measured values after operations have been performed 5 Sub display The sub display shows thresholds and additional information during measurement 6 LCD screen RUN mode Displays additional information for the main display and the setup menu for display related information TEACH mode Displays the menu for setting up the thresholds FUN mode Displays the measurement condition setup menu ZS MDC User s Manual Section 1 Names and Functions 7 Control keys The Control Keys are for setting measurement conditions and other information The functions assigned to the Control Keys change according to the operating mode Displays and Key Operations p 3 5 8 Mode Switch o The Mode Switch selects the operating mode Select this mode when performing regular measurement m TEACH mode Select this mode when setting the judgment thresholds gt FUN mode Select this mode when setting measurement conditions m o 9 Threshold Selector Switch The Threshold Selector switch selects whether to set or display the HIGH or LOW threshold 10 LOW indicator The LOW indicator lits when the condition measured value LOW threshold is satisfied
37. ed FUN Mode SENSING Input A to input I OFF CH input to input 1 CALC THICK STEP K mX nY AVE Settings Default Value Option Range Pages o m U FILTER 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024 2048 4096 OFF ON OFF ON AUTO MAN OUTPUT OFF PEAK BOTTOM P P AVERAGE SAMPLE EXT SELF UP SELF DN OFF ON T DELAY T TIME ORESET ZS MDC User s Manual 3 9 Section 3 About Setup Settings Default Value Option Range Pages SET NO MEAS CLAMP KEEP CLAMP JUDGE HYS 20 um 0 to 999 999 TIMER OFF OFF OFF DELAY 1 to 5000ms ON DELAY 1 to 5000ms ONE SHOT 1 to 5000ms ANALOG TASK TASK1 to 4 ALL TASK p 3 16 NONE FUNC NORMAL BANK VO SET o m U LOG1 to 9 NONE INPUT A to INPUT I TASK1 to TASK4 CHANGE BANK1 BANK1 BANK2 BANK3 BANK4 CLEAR Initializes bank settings Saves Multi Controller settings SYSTEM Initializes Multi Controller settings COM RS 232C LENGTH 8BIT 8BIT 7BIT BAUDRAT 38400 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 LANGUAG Japanese Japanese English ZS MDC 3 1 0 User s Manual Section 3 About Setup When other than TASK1 is selected FUN Mode S
38. erence twist between each of the measured values Use X Y for the expression Input A Input D i D Input B Input C D Um InputA Input B Input C Input D CHO CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 The operation and or measurement results are output as judgement output or linear output ave For details on how to connect and install the Sensor Heads and Sensor Controllers refer to the ZS L lt Users Manual CHECK S3 IdWVX3 ONILLAS NOILVOl 1ddV gt FUN Mode SENSING SEL CH 1 Assign the CH No of the controller to inputs INPUT A ANPUT B A to C to be used for the expression Z INPUT A 1CH INPUT B 2CH INPUT C 3CH ZS MDC 4 1 4 User s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Twist of a Workpiece gt Press MENU key ESC key 2 Select TASK1 gt SENSING CALC CALC STEP 3 Set the expression of TASK1 INPUT X INPUT A INPUT Y INPUT B 4 Following same procedure as 2 to 3 set up TASK2 INPUT X INPUT D INPUT Y INPUT C 5 Following the same procedure as 2 to 3 set up TASK2 INPUT X TASK 1 INPUT Y TASK 2 IU TASK1 5 2 5 4 X EINPUT Y Input A f gt U O gt Input D D S 2 Input o aon m m 8 2 _f U Input 7 3 7 i
39. f you use the communication command CHECK gt U U Oo gt 2 o m Z 5 U m o ZS MDC User s Manual 4 1 9 92 138 NOILVOl 1ddV 4 20 Section 4 Measuring the Warp of a Workpiece MEMO ZS MDC User s Manual Section 5 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 5 2 Error Messages and Countermeasures 5 3 Q amp A 5 4 44 Glossary 5 5 Specifications and External Dimensions 5 6 7 Version Up Information 5 12 5 a Index 5 13 E Revision History 5 16 ZS MDC User s Manual 5 1 Section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes countermeasures for temporary hardware problems Check the malfunction in this section before sending the hardware for repair Problem Probable cause and possible countermeasure Pages Device restarts during operation Is the power supply device connected correctly p 2 10 Judgments are not output to Are all cables connected correctly p 2 10 external device 15 the signal line disconnected Are reset inputs short circuited No input signal received Are all cables connected correctly p 2 10 15 the signal line disconnected No communications with per 15 the USB cable connected correctly sonal computer 15 the RS 232 cable connected correctly Strange linear output levels e Is the voltage current switch on the bottom of the Sensor Controller p 1 8 Set to th
40. ft right forward backward Materials Polycarbonate PC etc Weight Approx 50g ZS MDC User s Manual 5 9 Section 5 Specifications and External Dimensions RS 232C Cable for Connecting to a Personal Computer ZS XRS2 2000 150 Unit 80 20 9 pin square connector 10 pin square connector PVC insulated round cable 3 89 mm dia core conductor cross section 0 013 mm2 insulator diameter 0 38 Note 1 Connector is socket type 1234 5 Signal RD RXD SD TXD NC SD TXD gt v v m 2 x lt 1 2 3 4 5 7 aif 5 59900 Item ZS XRS2 Applicable controller ZS Series Ambient temperature Operating 0 to 50 Storage 15 to 60 with no icing or condensation Ambient humidity Operating and storage 35 to 85 RH with no condensation Dialectic strength 1 000 VAC 50 60 Hz for 1 min Insulation resistance 100 M by 500 VDC megger Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz 0 7 mm double amplitude 80 min each in X Y and Z directions Shock resistance 300 m s 3 times each in six directions up down left right forward backward Materials Cable sheath PVC Weight Approx 50g ZS MDC 5 10 User s Manual Section 5 Specifications and External Dimensions Controller Link Unit ZS XCN 18 Unit mm
41. he Relative Difference between Steps To linear output the operation result gt I O SETHI O SET ANALOG 6 Select TASK1 TASK2 or TASK3 depending on the details to be output To output judgment on the difference between point A and point B Set TASK1 to I O SET To output judgment on the difference between point and point C Set TASK2 to I O SET To output judgment on the difference between point C and point A Set TASKS to I O SET SU 2 BTASK4 calculation results of each CH can be batch acquired if you use the communication command CHECK ZS MDC User s Manual gt U U Oo gt 2 o m Z 5 U r m o 4 7 Section 4 Measuring the Reference Difference between Steps Measuring the Reference Difference between Steps This is an example of how to measure the height at three locations on a workpiece and calculate the difference step difference between the value of the reference height obtained by taking one of the locations to be the reference height and the other two locations Use STEP X Y for the expression InputA InputB Input C ___ Reference _ __1 difference Benes between steps Reference difference between steps nputA Input Input C CHO CH1 C
42. igure below shows the Basic Configuration of the ZS Series Sensor Heads This section detects the sensing object and processes measurement p to 9 Sensor Controllers can be gang mounted Multi Controller Sensor Controllers For details refer to the User s Manual for the Sensor Controller ZS MDC11 MDC41 The Multi Controller calculates the measurement information of gang mounted Sensor Controllers and outputs the calculation results saqunivad 5 Controller Link Unit ZS XCN This unit is for gang mounting controllers USB cable a Power Supply 1 DC24V 10 p 2 5 Recommended parts 1 When 1 Sensor Controller is connected 582 01524 DC24V 0 6 A 2 When 2 to 3 Sensor Controllers are connected 582 05024 DC24V 2 1 A 3 When 4 to 10 Sensor Controllers are connected Prepare the required number of 1 and 2 power supplies above RS 232C cable for personal computer connection ZS XRS2 This is used for communicating with a personal computer without a USB port SmartMonitor Zero cannot be used on the RS 232C interface Communication using CompoWay F or non procedural protocol is possible
43. in information from and which logic operations are to be performed on that information Setting Assignments Assign the channel to perform logic operation on gt FUNMode SENSING SEL CH Setting Description INPUT A input A Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input A Range None 1CH onwards largest CH of gang mounted Sensor Controllers default 1CH Note that range becomes None if 1CH does not exist INPUT B input B Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input B Range None 1CH onwards largest CH of gang mounted Sensor Controllers default 2CH Note that range becomes None if 2CH does not exist o m c U INPUT C input C Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input C Range None 1CH onwards largest CH of gang mounted Sensor Controllers default 3CH Note that range becomes None if 3CH does not exist INPUT D input D Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input D Range None 1CH onwards largest CH of gang mounted Sensor Controllers default 4CH Note that range becomes None if 4CH does not exist INPUT E input E Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input E Range None 1CH onwards largest CH of gang mounted Sensor Controllers default 5CH Note that range becomes None if 5CH does not exist INPUT F input F Assigns the target Sensor Controller to input F Range None 1CH onwards largest CH of gang mounted Sensor Controllers
44. ions p 5 6 A wide range of processing functions e g filter and hold the same as those on a Sensor Controller are incorporated on the Multi Controller enabling processing of logic operations matched to specific applications List of Setup Items 3 9 5 USB Connection A USB port Full Speed USB2 0 specification compliant is provided as standard the Multi Controller This enables the results of operations between Sensor Controllers to be easily loaded to a personal computer 6 Dedicated Software SmartMonitor Zero The SmartMonitor Zero software for setting up and monitoring multi window displays and logging is provided Sold separately This software also supports the display and setup of data such as monitoring of waveforms and designation of area that is not possible on the Sensor Controller alone ZS MDC User s Manual saqunivad 5 1 3 Section 1 Multi Controller Applications Applications Measurement of Workpiece Thickness at Multiple Locations Sensor Heads can be placed so as to sandwich the workpiece and measure its thick ness Logic operations can be performed not only on one location but on multiple loca tions to calculate the difference in the measurement result o 2 5 m m wo d o4 j m
45. item you are setting up ESC key ESC Returns to the previous menu The following example describes basic operations for changing the filter to SMOOTH o m U 1 Press function key 2 representing 1O 2 lITGENSING FILTER FILTER EouTPUT 2 Press function key 1 representing 1 CE Pes BswooTH SMOOTH ee BAVERAGE The currently selected No is displayed 4 2 Horr 847 flashing id 3 OA 3 Press function key 2 representing ON The Complete message is displayed MENU SMOOTH FON e Complete 4 Press the MENU key to return to the ESC top menu Q Pressing the ESC key returns to the previous menu ZS MDC 3 User s Manual Section 3 About Setup RUN Mode In this mode measured values are displayed on the main display and threshold values and other information are displayed on the sub display Pressing the MENU key displays the display customize menu Measured value display lt gt eo MAIN MESURE SUB THRESH E MAIN MESURE SUB VOLTAGE MAIN MESURE SUB DISTANCE MENU Display customise menu o m U e DIGITAL ALCD Details displayed on the sub display Display Details Description THRESH Displays the HIGH LOW threshold values according to the setting of the threshold switch VOLTAGE CURRENT Displays the voltage current to be linearized The displ
46. lating the differ ence to ON and other tasks to OFF To output the judgment result of the operation gt OSETH I O SET OUT 11 Select TASK4 so that the judgment on the thickness difference can be output To linear output the operation result gt I O SETHI O SET ANALOG 11 select TASK4 so that the thickness differ ence can be linear output TASK1 5 2 5 4 5 1 TASK2 ETASK3 2 BETASK3 5 1 BTASK3 BTAsk4 calculation results of each CH can be batch acquired if you use the communication command CHECK ZS MDC User s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Relative Difference between Steps Measuring the Relative Difference between Steps This is an example of how to measure the height at three locations on a workpiece and calculate the difference step difference between each of the measured values Use STEP X Y for the expression InputA InputB Input C Step difference 177177777777 777 gs Step difference MEN Step difference CHO CH1 CH2 CH3 NA The operation and or measurement results are output as judgement output or linear output all For details on how to connect and install the Sensor Heads and Sensor Contr
47. ling on the DIN track The following describes how to attach the 35 mm wide DIN track by quick easy opera tion zi n amman ZERO ENABLE LD ON ZERO ENABLE ZERO ENABLE DIN track sold sepa rately PFP 50N 0 5 m PFP 100N2 1 m End plate sold separately PFP M installation procedure The following describes how to install the Multi Controller and Sensor Controller on the DIN track 2 gt gt gt go o gt z m gt 1 Hook connector end of Sensor Controller onto the DIN track Hook on connector Hook on I O cable 2 Push the Multi Controller 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 M 4 Always hook the connector end of the Multi Controller on the DIN track first Hooking the cable e end on the DIN track first may impair the mounting strength of the DIN track attachment CHECK ZS MDC User s Manual 2 5 2 gt gt m gt gt go gt z m gt 2 6 Section 2 Multi Controller 3 Open the connector cover on the con troller Slide the cover to remove 4 Insert the Controller Link Unit into the connector on the Multi Controller t7 The connectors are designed to be connected in a particular direction Insert the
48. lti Controller to the cable of the Multi Controller LD ON ZERO ENABLE 2 gt gt gt go gt z m gt Ferrite core ZS MDC User s Manual 2 3 2 gt gt gt go gt z m gt 2 4 Section 2 Multi Controller Installing the Multi Controller The Multi Controller performs logical operations on the sensing information obtained from multiple connected Sensor Controllers Up to 9 Sensor Controllers can be gang mounted For details on the Sensor Controller and Sensor Heads refer to the User s Manual for the Sensor Controller SU Provide power to all connected Sensor Controllers z CHECK E About channel No when controllers are gang mounted When performing operation from SmartMonitor Zero or an external device select the controller to be set up by its channel No The following shows how channel Nos are assigned when Sensor Controllers are gang mounted 1DON ZERO ENABLE LDON ZERO ENABLE OMRON 2510 OMRON 25 OMRON 2510 Multi Controller Sensor Controller Sensor Controller Sensor Controller Sensor Controller CHO CH1 CH2 CH3 CH9 ZS MDC User s Manual Section 2 Multi Controller Bi Instal
49. measured Section 3 Setup values N External I O Sensor Controller User s Manual Set how measured values are to be output Section 3 Setup RU Save Setup Data After you have made or changed settings 7 Save the data vou have set be sure to save the setup data All settings 9 y s GHEGKI will be deleted if you turn the power OFF oO LE Sensor Controller without saving the data User s Manual Section 3 Setup ZS MDC 3 2 User s Manual Applied Use of Functions e c c C c lt L When a Problem Occurs The Multi Controller does not operate correctly Nz UA Troubleshooting p 5 2 Want to know the meanings of terms v UA Glossary p 5 5 Setting Banks Set up the banks Set Up the System Environment Set up the system environment Setting the Display Method Set what is to be displayed on the Multi Controller during measurement in the RUN mode Section 3 Setting Flow An error message has appeared va When Error is Displayed on the Main Display p 5 3 o m U Sensor Controller User s Manual Section 3 Setup Sensor Controller User s Manual Section 3 Setup Sensor Controller User s Manual Section 3 Setup ZS MDC User s Manual 3 3 Section 3 About Setup About Setup The ZS MDC Series can be set up on the Multi Controller or on the SmartMonitor Zero software utility This manual de
50. mes on the main display The threshold values are displayed on the sub display Which of the HIGH or LOW threshold values is displayed changes according to the setting of the threshold selector switch TEACH MODE MENU TEACHING Key Operations Displayed alternately TEACH MODE gt 11 DIRECT IN Key TEACHING DIRECT IN Function keys 1 2 Not used Not used 3 4 LEFT key Not used Selects the digit in the threshold RIGHT key e e numerical value T UP key Not used Changes the threshold numerical DOWN key 8 value MENU key MENU Registers the measured value Not used when this key is pressed as the threshold value SET key SET Not used Applies the newly set threshold Q value ESC key ESC Not used Cancels the newly set threshold Q value ZS MDC 3 8 User s Manual Section 3 About Setup List of Setting Items un This manual describes only FUN Mode SENSING functions unique to the Multi Controller Details of other functions are same as those for the Sensor Controller Refer to the Sensor Controller User s check Manual FUN Mode This is the mode for setting the measurement conditions The items that can be set dif fer according to which task is selected When TASK1 is selected all items including items common to all tasks can be set When a task other than TASK1 is selected only items specific to that task can be set When TASK1 is select
51. mmands can be used to batch acquire the measurement results of gang mounted Sensor Controllers UE About Digital Output p 3 17 You can also use the optional software SmartMonitor Zero to batch display on the digital displays and batch log measurement results D SmartMonitor Zero sold separately ZS MDC User s Manual 1 5 Section 1 Multi Controller Applications Moreover connecting a personal computer pre installed with SmartMonitor Zero to the Multi Controller allows you to perform the following saqunivad 5 Gang mounted Sensor Controllers can be set up The measurement conditions of each Sensor Controller can be set up and settings saved read or copied The screen shown here may differ from the actual screen The state of gang mounted Sensor Controllers can be monitored The operating state of each Sensor Controller can be batch monitored The waveforms of each Sensor Controller can be displayed simultaneously The screen shown here may differ from the actual screen ZS MDC 1 6 User s Manual Section 1 Basic Configuration sic Configuration The f
52. ny act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY REPAIR OR OTHER CLAIMS REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE PROPERLY HANDLED STORED INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION ABUSE MISUSE OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR ZS MDC User s Manual Introduction SUITABILITY FOR USE THE PRODUCTS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE NOT SAFETY RATED THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED OR RATED FOR ENSURING SAFETY 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 safety rated products OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards codes or regulations that apply to the combination of products in the customer s application or use of the product At the customer s request OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product machine System or other application or use The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products nor is it intended
53. ollers refer to the ZS L User s Manual CHECK gt FUN Mode SENSING SEL CH 1 Assign the CH No of the controller to inputs gt U U gt 2 o m Z 5 U m o 4 5 INPUT A BINPUT B A to C to be used for the expression BiNPUT gt INPUT A 1CH INPUT B 2CH INPUT C 3CH gt Press MENU key ESC key 2 Select TASK1 TASKI 2 BTASK4 ZS MDC User s Manual Section 4 Measuring the Relative Difference between Steps gt SENSING CALC CALC STEP 3 Set the expression of TASK1 INPUT X INPUT A INPUT Y INPUT B Input A Input B 4 Following the same procedure as 2 to 3 set InputB up TASK2 INPUT X INPUT B ly T INPUT Y INPUT C 5 Following same procedure as 2 to 3 set Input A Input C up TASK3 INPUT X INPUT C INPUT Y INPUT A To output the judgment result of the operation gt I O SET HI O SET OUT 6 Select TASK1 TASK2 or TASK3 depending GTS TASK on the details to be output BrAsk3 BITASK4 ONILLAS NOILVOl 1ddV To output judgment on the difference between point A and point B Set TASK1 to I O SET To output judgment on the difference between point and point C Set TASK2 to I O SET To output judgment on the difference between point C and point Set TASKS to I O SET ZS MDC 4 User s Manual Section 4 Measuring t
54. pecifications and External Dimensions Multi Controller ZS MDC11 MDC41 Unit mm 52 50 gt v v m 2 x lt gt ITN mo 11 5 40 10 80 ZS MDC 5 6 User s Manual Item Section 5 Specifications and External Dimensions ZS MDC11 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 Ver2 0 or later Number of mounted Sensor Controllers Max 9 The Controller Link Unit is needed for gang mounting Exte Connection method Serial I O or connector rnal Prewired standard cable length 2 m VF Serial VO USB2 0 1 port FULL SPEED 12 Mbps MINI B RS 232C 1 port max 115200 bps Output Judgment output NPN open collector 30 VDC 50 mA PNPopen collector 50 mA 3 outputs HIGH max residual voltage 1 2 V max max residual voltage 1 2V PASS LOW max Linear output Selectable from voltage current selected by slide switch on base At voltage output 10 to 10 V output impedance 40 At current output 4 to 20 mA max load resistance 300 Input ZERO reset input ON Short circuited wi
55. recautions for Safe Use Precautions for Safe Use Please observe the following precautions for safe use of the products Installation Environment 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 Power Supply and Wiring e The supply voltage must be within the rated range 24 1090 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 mal function or damage Others Do not attempt to dismantle repair or modify the product Dispose of this product as industrial waste ZS MDC User s Manual 5 E E Introduction Precautions for Correct Use a E Precautions for Correct Use Please observe the following precautions to prevent failure to operate malfunctions or undesirable effects on product performance 1 2 Installation Site Do not install the product in locations subjected to the following conditions Ambient temperature outside the rating Rapid temperature fl
56. rs Display Details SYSTEM ERROR Cause The controller is not connected Countermeasure Connect the Controller CONNECT SYSTEM ERROR Bank data in the Sensor Control Hold the UP key down for 3 sec BANK DATA ler in error onds and then hold the DOWN key down for 3 seconds The sensor is turned ON again and restored after the device is initialized SYSTEM ERROR MAIN COM Display Details Internal error Cause Turn the sensor ON again Countermeasure LCD upper sec tion Disp range error The measurement result played digits exceeds the number of dis Change the decimal point digit setting Main Display The sensor is standing by for measurement Nochannels are assigned to inputs Assignments are set to NONE When hold is set start sam pling and apply the hold value Assign the channels ZS MDC User s Manual v 0 2 X gt v v m 2 x 5 4 Section 5 Q amp A Question When scaling is executed an error appears and settings cannot be made Answer Scaling cannot be set for one of the following reasons Scaling has been attempted when the measured value is outside the measuring range When two point scaling has been executed the distance between the measured values for the two points is not 196 or more of the rated measuring range When focusing is executed an error
57. s outputs judgment results PASS 5 OUT2 LOW output This outputs judgment results LOW ZS MDC 2 1 0 User s Manual Section 2 About the cable 6 OUT3 ENABLE output This turns ON when the Multi Controller is ready for measurement This output is interlocked with the ENABLE indicator 7 OUT4 BUSY output This turns ON during sampling with the hold function enabled It allows you to check whether or not the self trigger is functioning correctly It also turns ON during bank switching 8 Linear output The linear output outputs a current or voltage in accordance with the measured value 9 Linear GND The linear GND terminal is the OV terminal for the linear output 1 7 e This ground wire must be grounded separately from the other ground wires Always ground the linear output terminal even when linear output is not used CHECK 10 to 13 INO to IN3 The following input signal assignments can be selected z gt gt gt go o gt z m gt Signal assignments Signal When Bank is selected INO External trigger timing input Bank input A IN1 Reset input Bank input B IN2 Unused Unused IN3 Zero reset input Zero reset input Setting Assignments 3 16 Signal functions Signal Name Description External trigger timing input This timing input is for signal input from external
58. scribes setup on the Multi Controller For details on how to set up the ZS L Series on SmartMonitor Zero refer to Help contained on the SmartMonitor Zero CD ROM Basic Knowledge for Operation The following describes basic operation of the Multi Controller before you set up the ZS L Series o m U E Switching Modes The ZS MDC has the following 3 operating modes Switch to the desired mode before you start operation To switch the operating mode use the Mode Switch LD ON ZERO ENABLE e o o Jory FUN RUN 5 Description FUN Mode Mode for setting the measurement conditions RUN mode Normal operating mode TEACH Mode This mode is for setting the judgment threshold values wil When you switch the operating mode after changing the measurement conditions you will be prompted to save settings Save the settings as required If you turn off the Multi Controller with X out saving these settings the newly set measurement conditions will be cleared from memory You can also save all the settings later on CHECK Sensor Controller User s Manual Section 3 Setup ZS MDC 3 4 User s Manual Section 3 About Setup E Displays and Key Operations The Multi Controller has digital displays and an LCD screen The details displayed on these differ according to the operating mode LD ON ZERO ENABLE
59. th OV terminal ON Supply voltage short cir ZERO reset execu or 1 5 V max cuited or within supply volt tion cancel OFF Open leakage current 0 1 mA age 1 5 V Timing input max OFF Open leakage current Sample cycle speci fied when hold func tion is enabled RESET input Reset of hold state 0 1 mA max Status indicators HIGH orange PASS green LOW orange LDON green ZERO green ENABLE green Segment display Main display 8 segment red display 6 digits Sub display 8 segment green display 6 digits LCD 16 digits x 2 rows color of characters green resolution per charac ter 5 x 8 pixel matrix Setting input Setting keys Direction keys UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT SET key ESC key MENU key function keys 1 to 4 Slide switch Threshold switch H L 2 state MODE switch FUN TEACH RUN 3 state Power supply voltage 21 6 V to 26 4 V including ripple Current consumption 0 5 A max Insulation resistance Across all lead wires and controller case 20 M by 250 V megger Dialectic strength Across all lead wires and controller case 1000 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 min Noise immunity 1500 V peak to peak pulse width 0 1 us 1 us rising edge 1 ns pulse Vibration resistance destructive 10 to 150 Hz 0 7 mm double amplitude 80 min each in X Y and Z directions ZS MDC User s Manual v v m 2 x gt
60. tically set During thickness input the mode changes to measurement mode and the current thickness value is displayed on the main dis 3 play For this reason during thickness input enter in a measurement CHECK ready state STEP Select this item to set step measurement step measurement X Y Xrange input A to input TASK1 to TASK4 Yrange input A to input TASK1 to TASK4 K mX nY Select this to perform logic operations on X and Y with the coefficient freely set K range 999999 to 999999 m range 10 0 to 10 0 nrange 10 0 to 10 0 Xrange input A to input TASK1 to TASK4 Yrange input A to input TASK1 to TASK4 AVE Select this item to average the values of input A to input 1 and the values of average height TASK1 to TASK4 measurement Set ON OFF to each input and each TASK The average of inputs set to ON and TASK is calculated MAX MIN Select this item to subtract the maximum and minimum values by the values flatness mea of input A to input I surement Set ON OFF to each input and each TASK The average of inputs set to ON and TASK is calculated Inputs do not undergo logical operation when None is set Example The operation B is performed when None is set to input A is assigned to input and is selected ZS MDC User s Manual o m U 3 15 Section 3 Setting I O Assignments Setting I O Assignments Switching banks by external signal input
61. to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for the products Outdoor use uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference or conditions or uses not described in this document Nuclear energy control systems combustion systems railroad systems aviation systems medical equipment amusement machines vehicles safety equipment and installations subject to separate industry or government regulations Systems machines and equipment that could present a risk to life or property Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE DATA Performance data given in this document is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty It may represent the result of OMRON s test conditions and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and Limitations of Liability CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features ar
62. track ita vas ale When mounting on a panel be sure to install the DIN track on the rear side of the Multi Controller for support CHECK Push out the Multi Controller and Sensor Controller from the rear of the panel towards the front NOILO3NNOO 8 NOILVTIVLSNI E 3 Install the small Mount Adapters on the four holes on the Multi Controller and Sensor Controller Panel Mount m Fx Adapter Install the small Mount Adapters on all gang mounted Multi Controllers and Sensor Controllers 7 Panel Mount Adapter ZS MDC 2 User s Manual Section 2 Multi Controller 4 Install the long Mount Adapters on the two holes on the small Mount Adapter aur Y Install the long Mount Adapters only both sides of gang mounted controllers CHECK Install the Multi Controller and Sensor Controller with Panel Mount Adapters attached onto the panel from the front care not to pinch the I O cable CHECK Hook the hooks of the mounting fixture onto the two holes of the small Mount Adapters and tighten the screws 5 Attach two mounting fixtures each on all gang mounted Multi Controllers and Sensor CHEER Controllers Make sure that the Multi Controller and Sensor Controllers are firmly fixed on the panel Panel Mount Adapter z gt gt gt go o gt z m gt Mounting fixture
63. uctuations causing condensation Relative humidity outside the range of 35 to 8590 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 Power Supply and Wiring When using a commercially available switching regulator make sure that the FG ter minal is grounded 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 Peripheral device make sure that the Multi Con troller is turned OFF The Multi Controller may break down if the Peripheral device is connected or disconnected while the power is ON Use only combinations with Sensor Controllers specified in this manual ZS MDC User s Manual Introduction Precautions for Correct Use 3 Orientation when Installing the Multi Controller To improve heat radiation install the Multi Controller only in the orientation shown below gt
64. v v m 2 x 5 8 Section 5 Specifications and External Dimensions Item Shock resistance destructive ZS MDC11 ZS MDC41 300 m s 3 times each in six directions up down left right forward backward Ambient temperature Operating 0 to 50 C Storage 15 to 60 C with no icing or condensation Ambient humidity Operating and storage 35 to 85 RH with no condensation Materials Case Polycarbonate PC Weight Approx 280 g excluding packing materials and accessories ZS MDC User s Manual Section 5 Specifications and External Dimensions Panel Mount Adapters ZS XPM1 XPM2 When mounting on a panel Unit 60x 12 i 60 BIN T DIN track 7 Panel Panel Mount 2 37 5 Adapter Note 1 Note 1 Dimensions are shown for a panel thickness of 2 0 mm Panel cutout dimensions gt U U m 2 x 60xn 8 n number of gang mounted controllers 1 to 10 Item 25 1 for 1st unit 25 2 for 2nd unit onwards Appearance s Z m 2 a a Applicable controller ZS Series Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz 0 7 mm double amplitude 80 min each in X Y and Z directions Shock resistance 300 m s 3 times each in six directions up down le
65. windows dialog boxes and other GUI elements displayed on the PC are indicated enclosed by brackets te a gt Bi Visual Aids Indicates points that are important to ensure full product performance such as operational precautions and application procedures Indicates pages where related information can be found 9 Indicates information helpful in operation ZS MDC User s Manual 9 Introduction Editor s Note gt 3 MEMO S 25 10 User s Manual Introduction Contents 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 Configuration 1 7 Part Names and Functions 1 8 Section 2 INSTALLATION amp CONNECTION 2 1 Multi Controller 2 3 Attaching the ferrite core 2 3 Installing the Multi Controller 2 4 About the I O cable 2 10 Section 3 SETUP 3 1 About Setup 3 4 Basic Knowledge for Operation 3 4 List of Setting Items 3 9 Selecting Tasks 3 13 Setting the Sensor Controller to Obtain Sensing Information from 3 14 Setting Assignments 3 14 Setting Logic Operation Methods 3 15 Setting I O Assignments 3 16 Switching banks by external signal input 3 16 Changing Output Assignments 3 17 Changing Linear Output Assignments 3 17 About Digital Output 3 17 ZS MDC User s Manual 11
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