z-laser ZX Series User manual

ADVANCED INFORMATION
Laser Operator’s Manual
ZX

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Operation manual
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Author:
CSCH
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Revision
Date
Editor
Changes
0.1
16/05
/
25
CSCH
Initial Version
0.2
17/06/23
CSCH
Software manual
merged
0.3
17/06/30
AS
Chapter “Create a serial connection” added
0.4
17/07/19
CSCH
General amendments
0.5
17
/08/19
CSCH
General amendments
0.6
AS
Corrected CMD ID of
SET_POWER_VALUE_IN_PERC
0.7
17/11/20
CSCH
General amendments
0.8
18/04/12
CSCH
Chapter
12
Declaration of Conformity
updated
0.9
10/09/18
MTH
Chap.
3: more details
, CMD
-
Version 0.3, Chap.5: Z
-
Remote 2.0
,
added Modulation Frequency to specs
Notice
Contents in this technical document can be changed without any notice due to the product
modification. In the absence of confirmation by device specification sheets, Z-LASER takes no
responsibility for any defects that may occur in equipment using any Z-LASER devices.

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Table of content
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 6
About this Document ............................................................................................................ 6
Benefits of ZX Laser ............................................................................................................... 6
ZX product family at a glance ................................................................................................ 7
Upon Receiving the ZX-module ............................................................................................. 8
Handling of the product ........................................................................................................ 9
Operation requirements and specifications.......................................................................... 9
2 Laser Safety ............................................................................................................... 11
3 Operating the laser module ....................................................................................... 15
Electrical interfaces / Pinning .............................................................................................. 16
Power supply ....................................................................................................................... 18
Focus adjustment ................................................................................................................ 18
Serial Interface .................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.1 UART Interface .................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.2 TWI Interface ....................................................................................................................... 20
3.4.3 Create a serial connection ................................................................................................... 22
3.4.4 Command Overview ............................................................................................................ 24
3.4.5 System Status Byte .............................................................................................................. 25
3.4.6 List of read telegrams .......................................................................................................... 26
3.4.7 List of write telegrams ......................................................................................................... 33
3.4.8 Communication Procedures ................................................................................................ 36
How to control the laser ..................................................................................................... 37
3.5.1 Static laser output power via TWI or UART ......................................................................... 37
LED status indication ........................................................................................................... 38
4 System Safety functions ............................................................................................. 40
Diagnosis and security functions ......................................................................................... 40
5 Using the Z-Remote Software to operate the laser module ......................................... 42
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 42
Supported Operating Systems ............................................................................................ 42
Installation ........................................................................................................................... 42
Start Z-Remote .................................................................................................................... 44
Control elements of remote section ................................................................................... 46
5.5.1 Interface .............................................................................................................................. 46
5.5.2 Device Control ..................................................................................................................... 46
5.5.3 Address Control ................................................................................................................... 46
5.5.4 Connect Button ................................................................................................................... 47
5.5.5 Optical Power Control ......................................................................................................... 47
5.5.6 Laser on Button ................................................................................................................... 47
5.5.7 Quit Button .......................................................................................................................... 47

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Dashboard Tab .................................................................................................................... 47
5.6.1 Wavelength Indicator .......................................................................................................... 48
5.6.2 Popt@100% Indicator ......................................................................................................... 48
5.6.3 Item Number Indicator ........................................................................................................ 48
5.6.4 Serial Number Indicator ...................................................................................................... 48
5.6.5 Firmware Vers. Indicator ..................................................................................................... 48
5.6.6 HW Vers. Indicator .............................................................................................................. 48
Lifetime Section ................................................................................................................... 48
5.7.1 Weighted Lifetime Indicator ............................................................................................... 48
5.7.2 Lifetime Laser Diode Indicator ............................................................................................ 49
5.7.3 Diode Temperature Indicator .............................................................................................. 49
5.7.4 Lifetime Related Reliability Indicator .................................................................................. 49
Modulation Section ............................................................................................................. 49
5.8.1 Modulation Indicator .......................................................................................................... 49
5.8.2 Analog Modulation Button .................................................................................................. 49
5.8.3 Digital Modulation ............................................................................................................... 49
Configuration Mode Select Section ..................................................................................... 50
5.9.1 Configuration Modes Select Control ................................................................................... 50
5.9.2 Configuration Mode Description ......................................................................................... 50
5.9.3 Set Selected To Default Button ........................................................................................... 50
Communication Log Window .............................................................................................. 50
Command Wizard Tab ......................................................................................................... 51
5.11.1 Command Select Box........................................................................................................... 51
5.11.2 Search Button ...................................................................................................................... 51
5.11.3 Command Description Box .................................................................................................. 51
5.11.4 Send Data Bytes .................................................................................................................. 52
5.11.5 Byte Descriptions (Send Section) ........................................................................................ 52
5.11.6 Select Buttons (Send Section) ............................................................................................. 52
5.11.7 Multi Slider .......................................................................................................................... 52
5.11.8 Send Button ......................................................................................................................... 52
5.11.9 Clear Cmd Button ................................................................................................................ 53
5.11.10 Error Indicator ..................................................................................................................... 53
5.11.11 Warning Indicator ............................................................................................................... 53
5.11.12 Error/Warning Description .................................................................................................. 53
5.11.13 Receive Data Bytes (Receive Section) ................................................................................. 53
5.11.14 Byte Descriptions (Receive Section) .................................................................................... 53
5.11.15 Select Buttons ..................................................................................................................... 53
ZX-Tracking Tab ................................................................................................................... 54
5.12.1 Start Button (laser diode current section) .......................................................................... 54
5.12.2 Laser Diode Current Diagram .............................................................................................. 54
5.12.3 Sample Time Controls ......................................................................................................... 54
5.12.4 Start Button (temperature section) .................................................................................... 54
5.12.5 Laser Diode Temperature Diagram ..................................................................................... 55
6 Drawings ................................................................................................................... 56
ZX20 (fixed focus) ................................................................................................................ 56

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ZX20-F (focusable) ............................................................................................................... 56
ZXS20 (separated electronics, fixed focus) ......................................................................... 57
ZXS20-F (separated electronics, focusable) ........................................................................ 57
7 Product Labelling ....................................................................................................... 58
8 Product Warranty ...................................................................................................... 59
9 Service ...................................................................................................................... 59
10 In the case of a damage ............................................................................................. 59
11 Disposal .................................................................................................................... 60
12 Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................... 61
13 Glossary .................................................................................................................... 62

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1 Introduction
The ZX is a customizable laser module especially designed for high demanding industrial
applications, such as inspection, machine vision, sensing, medical technology, food industry
or pinpoint laser positioning tasks. Its modular platform and compact design allow for the
integration in a broad variety of industrial working environments.
About this Document
This is the user manual of the ZX laser module. It provides all necessary information to safely
operate the laser system and to get full access to all available features of the product. Please
carefully read the following instructions to learn how to use and operate the ZX laser module
as intended.
CAUTION NOTE
Before initial commissioning please read the entire manual. Operating
the product in a manner not specified in this document may lead to
safety hazards and will void the product warranty.
Some descriptions of the ZX product may not be clear enough or may suffer from a lack of
details. Both, the description and the product itself keep evolving based on customer feedback
and ongoing product improvement.
Benefits of ZX Laser
 Modular platform – Choose your appropriate module:
o Outer diameter: Ø20mm vs. Ø10mm
o Wavelength: 405 nm…900 nm (other wavelengths upon request)
o Output power: < 1mW…250mW
o Projection I: line homogeneous, line Gaussian, DOE, dot, etc.
o Projection II: ultra-sharp line vs. extended depth of focus
o Electronics: integrated vs. separated
o Connector: 5-pin M12-connector vs. cable
 reproducible projection properties due to automated production processes
 Industrial-rated stainless steel housing
 Ingress protection IP67
 externally focusable – no tools required
 integrated monitoring and modulation features

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ZX product family at a glance
ZX20
ZX10
ZXS
Housing
Ø
20
mm
laser driver integrated
Ø
10
mm
laser driver integrated
Ø
20
mm /
Ø1
0
mm
(head)
Ø17 mm (laser driver)
W
avelength
400…900
nm
600…900
nm
400…900
nm
O
utput power
1…250
mW
1…100
mW
1…250
mW
(reduced @ ZXS10)
Projection
line
(Gaussian,
homogeneous), DOE,
dot (circular, elliptical)
line
(Gaussian,
homogeneous), DOE,
dot (circular, elliptical)
line
(Gaussian,
homogeneous), DOE,
dot (circular, elliptical)
Focusability
optional (
-
F)
none
optional (
-
F)
Modulation
Frequency
U
p
to 300 kHz
(depends on wavelength)
U
p
to
1
M
Hz
(depends on wavelength)
U
p
to
1
0 kHz
(depends on wavelength)
I
ngress
protection
IP
67
IP
50
IP
67 (for ZXS20)
IP 50 (for ZXS10)
Power s
upply
5
-
30
VDC (600…900
nm
)
9-30 VDC (400…520 nm)
3,
5
…5
,5
VDC
5
-
30 VDC (600…900
nm
)
9-30 VDC (400…520 nm)
Electrical
interface
M12, 5
pin
(refer to chapter 3.1)
Cable with o
pen leads,
2pin
Cable with o
pen leads, 6
pin
(refer to chapter 3.1)
C
ommunication
UART, TWI
none
UART, TWI
T
emperature
termination
controlled by LDU
none
controlled by LDU
Modulation
analog / TTL
CW operation only
analog / TTL
Table 1: ZX product family at a glance

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Upon Receiving the ZX-module
Upon receiving your delivery, please check the shipping box for visible damages. Immediately
report such damages to your shipping company.
After unpacking please carefully check the laser product for potential damage. If you discover
any damage please report immediately to Z-LASER. In the case of physical damage do not
operate the product!
This shipment contains the following parts:
- ZX laser module with nameplate, laser class sticker and black vinyl protection cap.
- Quickstart guide and safety instructions with download link for the manual
Figure 1: scope of delivery - shipping box, ZX laser module & quickstart guide
If any of these components are missing, please contact Z-LASER and do not try to operate the
product!
Save the shipping box and packing material for further shipping needs.

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Handling of the product
The ZX module is an IP67 rated laser projector, nevertheless the ZX should be handled with
care. Pay particular attention to the front protection glass.
IP67 (International protection class)
6  Dust-tight. No ingress of dust, complete protection against contact.
7  Immersion up to 1 m. Ingress of water in harmful quantity shall not be possible when the
module is immersed in water under defined conditions of pressure and time (up to 1 m of
submersion).
The driver electronics of the ZX module and the stainless steel housing provides active and
passive protection against ESD, though reasonable handling is essential. Particular attention
has to be paid to the correct electrical connection. Please see chapter 3.1 Electrical interfaces
/ Pinning for appropriate instructions.
Please contact the Z-LASER service department in case of uncertainties.
Operation requirements and specifications
Feature
Requirement
Comment
Operating
Temperature
-
10°C … +50°C (Case Temperature of
the laser module)
Attention: the LDU will switch off
the laser when the temperature
exceeds the specified limits
Storage
Temperature
-
40°C
-
+85°C
Ambient temperature
Humidity
95% non
-
condensing
Overall Power
Dissipation
< 2
.
7
W
Worst case
condition in CW mode.
Depends on laser diode and
operating voltage.
Supply Voltage
(VCC)
5
…
30
VDC
(for 600…900nm modules)
9…30 VDC (for 400…520nm modules)
Max Operating
Current
< 500
m
A
Max inrush current
up to 15A
at system start up
Maximum
optical
output power
u
p to
250 mW
Depends on laser d
iode
.
Power stability
< ± 1% in steady state (1h, T=const
.
)
< ± 3 % over entire temperature range
Laser safety class
1, 1M, 2, 2M, 3R, 3B
D
epends on module
configuration
.
Attention: reducing the intensity
via Analog Modulation (Pin 4)
does not change the laser class.
Table 2: Operation requirements and specifications

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NOTE
The laser driver unit (LDU) will stop laser emission, if the ZX module is
operated outside the above specified temperature range. To restart laser
emission the power supply has to switch off and back on again
(power cycle).