Omron Z500 Series User manual

Cat. No. Z159-E1-2 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in Japan
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About this Manual
Manual 1: Setup Manual
Installation
Wiring
Please read the following manuals carefully and be sure you understand the information provided
before attempting to install or operate the Z500.
This manual describes the hardware for the Z500
(Multi-Dimensional Controller) and how to install the
components.
Be sure to read this manual first.
Manual 2: Operation Manual
Starting the Z500
and Positioning
the Workpiece
Adjusting Images
Setting
Measurement
Conditions
and Executing
Outputting to
External Devices
SECTION 2 Basic Operations
This section describes how to start the Z500
and how to display images on the monitor.
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.
• Communications settings
• I/O format
• Timing for communications
SECTION 3
Menus for Conversational Menu
• Basic settings required for measurement
• Measurement of consistent workpieces
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.
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-E1-1
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Multi-Dimensional Controller
Setup Manual
Manual
Cat.No. Z000-E1-1
Multi-Dimensional Controller
Z500
OMRON Corporation
Industrial Automation Company
Application Sensors Division
Sensing Devices and Components Division H.Q.
Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8530 Japan
Tel:[phone] / Fax:[phone]
Regional Headquarters
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BEIJING OFFICE
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Manual
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SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 SECTION 6 SECTION 7 SECTION 8
Multi-Dimensional 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

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Special or Critical Applications
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Special or Critical Applications
When the Z500 will be used in one of the conditions or applications listed below, allow extra safety mar-
gins in ratings and functions, add extra safety feature such as fail-safe systems, and consult your
OMRON representative.
• Operating conditions or environments which are not described in the manual
• Nuclear power control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems,
medical equipment, amusement equipment, or safety equipment
• Other systems, machines, and equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property and
require extra safety features
Product Availability
Some of the products listed may not be available in some countries. Please contact your nearest
OMRON sales office by referring 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
any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of OMRON.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because
OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject
to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use
of the information contained in this publication.

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents......................................................................................................... 3
Precaution on Safety ................................................................................................... 5
Menus............................................................................................................................ 6
Editor's Note................................................................................................................. 8
SECTION 1
Features ............................................................................................... 9
1-1 Features of the Z500............................................................................................10
1-2 Operational Flow..................................................................................................14
SECTION 2
Basic Operations................................................................................ 19
2-1 Starting the Z500 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
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 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

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SECTION 4
Menus for Expert Menu...................................................................... 53
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
SECTION 5
Other Functions ............................................................................... 109
5-1 Executing Force-zero ........................................................................................110
5-2 Entering Display 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.......................................................................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 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
SECTION 7
I/O Format ......................................................................................... 153
7-1 Terminal Blocks ................................................................................................. 154
7-2 RS-232C .............................................................................................................. 159
7-3 Analog Output....................................................................................................180
SECTION 8
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 183
8-1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................184
Index .................................................................................................. 187

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Precaution on Safety
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Precaution on Safety
OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator and
only for the purposes described in this manual.
The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual. Always heed the
information provided with them. Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or damage to
property.
DANGER Indicates an imminently 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 this manual may result in
personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read
each section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in
the section and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or opera-
tions given.

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Menus
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Menus
Menus for Conversational Menu
(OUT0 to OUT7)
P.152
P.37
P.149
P.151
P.145
P.49
P.50
P.52
P.48
P.43
P.41
P.70
P.72
P.70
P.86
P.78
P.84
P.87
P.74
P.70
P.70
P.70
P.76
P.40
P.40
P.51
P.144
P.136
P.135
P.129
P.128
P.44
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1:The same construction
as that for
Height
RS-232C P.105
P.103
P.100
P.100
P.112 *2*2:The hierarchy under
Display Mode varies
depending on the type
of screen being 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.148Download
P.146Environment
Initialize
Version
Sensitivity
Details
Conditions # to avg
Trigger
Details
Analog
Output
Terminals
Display
Adjustment Menu p.28
Save
When Define has been selected, however,
setting of
Calibrate is disabled.
Item and hierarchy that can be set
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Menus for Expert Menu
(OUT0 to OUT7)
P.37
P.145
P.100
P.64
P.70
P.56
P.88
P.65
P.69
P.56
P.63
P.70
P.58
P.59
P.88
P.96
P.90
RS-232C
P.100
P.105
P.103
P.70
P.72
P.86
P.78
P.84
P.87
P.74
P.70
P.70
P.70
P.76
(0 to15)
P.125
P.54
P.51
P.144
P.136
P.135
P.129
P.128
*1:The same construction
as that for
Height
P.112
*2:The hierarchy under Display Mode
varies depending on the type 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.28
When
Define has been
selected, however,
setting of Calibrate is
disabled.
Item and hierarchy that can be set
through only the adjustment menu
P.152
P.149
P.151
Slant correct
P.148Download
P.146Environment
Initialize
Version

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Editor’s Note
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Visual Aids
The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you
locate different types of information.
NOTICE Indicates information required to take full advantage of the functions and
performance of the product. Incorrect application methods may result in the loss
of damage or damage to the product. Read and follow all precautionary
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 hierarchical.
OMRON Product References
All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The world "Unit" is also
capitalized when it refers to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it
appears in the proper name of the product.

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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
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1-1 Features of the Z500
1-1-1 Eight Measurement Items for Various Detection Needs
Select the measurement item according to application.
Complicated detection is also possible, by combining multiple measurement
items and with detailed settings.
Simultaneous measurement can be performed at 8 points.
REFERENCE
Refer to page 70.
• Height • Step : 2 pts • Step : 3 pts
• Edge position •Width •Edge center
• Peak/bottom • 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 compensation for workpieces placed at
different positions, can be made.
REFERENCE
Refer to page 53.
1-1-3 A Variety of Output Formats
Not only is analog output available, but data output to external devices can also
be performed via terminal blocks or RS-232C.
REFERENCE
Refer to page 100.

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1-1-4 Monitoring While Viewing the Measurement Status
The Z500 has 4 types of monitor. Monitoring suited to the application is possible
at every stage from installation and measurement settings to operation and
maintenance.
REFERENCE
Refer to page 29.
PA S S
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
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
PASSmm
+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 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 checked on a shaded 3-D
image.
Chronological change of measured
values can be checked.
Two or more measurement results
can be checked at the same time.
+
++
+
SHIFT
SHIFT
SHIFT
SHIFT
++
+
+
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
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1-1-5 Flexible Settings for Data Output to External Devices
In addition to simply outputting measurement results, equations can be set to
output to external devices using measurement and judgment results.
REFERENCE
Refer to page 70.
1-1-6 A Wide Variety of Useful Functions
Any Type of Workpiece can be Measured by Using the Image Adjustment Function
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 images of the area surrounding the part that the line beam strikes.
This function is useful when the Sensor is mounted inside an installation and the
measurement area cannot be checked directly.
REFERENCE
Refer to page 135.
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Specifying Measurement Timing by Using the Trigger Function
Measurement timing can be specified arbitrarily by using the self-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 125.

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1-2-1 Menus for Conversational Menu
Preparations for Detection
Turn ON the power.
Selecting Measurement Item
Appropriate to the
Measurement Goal
Setting Detection Conditions and Executing
Confirming Settings
Height
Step: 2 pts
Step: 3 pts
Edge position
Width
Edge center
Define
Refer to page 70.
Displaying Images on the Monitor
Refer to page 20, 2-1
Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images.
Screen Types and Display Methods
Refer to page 29.
Starting Up Conversational Menu and
Entering Set Mode
Refer to page 40, See
Step 1 : Starting Conversational Menus.
Setting Basic Measurement Conditions
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.
Checking the Line Beam Position
Refer to page 135, 5-7Checking the Line
Beam Position (Surrounding image).
Setting Output Contents
Refer to page 50, See
Step 5 : Setting Output Contents.
Refer to page 100 for details.
Performing Test
Refer to page 129, 5-6
Testing Measurement Performance (Test).
Refer to page 39 for information on
settings using Conversational Menu.
Refer to this section to learn about the basic
operational flow from setting measurement
conditions to executing measurements.
CHECK

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Backing up Data
Refer to page 136, 5-8 Backing Up Data
to a Computer (Backup).
Saving Detection Conditions
Refer to page 52, 3-2
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).
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 to page 113.
Changing Measurement Contents
Refer to page 86.
When an error message has
been displayed on the screen,
Refer to page 184, 8-1Troubleshooting.
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1-2-2 Menus for Expert Menu
Setting Detection Conditions and Executing
Starting Up Expert Menu and Entering Set Mode
Refer to page 54, Step 1 : Starting Up
Expert Menu and Entering Set Mode.
Adjusting Images
Refer to page 56,
Step 2 : Adjusting Images.
Setting Measurement Conditions (if necessary)
Refer to page 88,
Step 5 : Measurement Conditions.
Selecting and Setting Measurement Items
Refer to page 70,
Step 4: Measurement Settings.
Starting Measurements
Refer to 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 Images on the Monitor
Refer to page 20, 2-1
Starting the Z500 and Displaying Images.
Screen Types and Display Methods
Refer to page 29.
Refer to page 54 for information on
settings using Expert Menu.
Refer to this section to learn about the basic
operational flow from setting measurement
conditions to executing measurements.
CHECK

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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.
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MEMO