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The World's Smallest
and Lightest Smart Sensor * As of October
1, 2001
In addition to the obvious size
difference, the ZX Series offers the world's lightest Sensors.
Approximately the same size as a photoelectric sensor, the compact ZX
Sensors contribute considerably to space-saving efforts on production
sites. Naturally, response speed is also equivalent to that of a
photoelectric sensor.
Flexible Mounting
Direction
Install a Side-view Attachment (sold
separately) for additional installation possibilities.
8 Reflective Types
and 3 Through-beam Types Available
Reflective
Sensors: Class 2 Visible light laser
(for 4,096 sampling cycles)
Select the model according to the
application. Use a spot beam to detect small items, or a line beam for
ordinary workpieces. Measurement distance also ranges from 28 to 500
mm, enabling seamless coverage for various detection applications.
Through-beam
Sensors: Class 1 Visible light laser
(for 64 sampling cycles)
Use a 1- mm- dia. spot for precise
positioning, or a 5- to 10- mm- wide screen beam for area detection.
Regular
Reflection (Displacement): Class 2
Visible light laser
Light-intensity Mode:
High-performance Laser Photoelectric Sensor
Reflective Sensor:
Light intensity can be detected by the
ultra-small spot of the laser beam. By operating as a high-precision
laser photoelectric sensor, rather than a displacement meter, this
enables detection of small items with backgrounds, as well as color
detection. Ideal function settings are possible by using both the
displacement mode and the light- intensity mode to meet multiple
application needs.
Through-beam Sensor:
Equipped with a Laser
Lifetime Monitor
Self-detection and
Display of Laser Diode Lifetime
When laser diode deterioration is
detected, a warning appears on the main digital display. Early
detection enables timely, trouble-free replacement.
More User Friendly
New Function
Zero Reset Time
Display
A reference value other than zero can be
set as the zero reset value.
Present Value Display
The sub-digital display shows present
values when the hold function is enabled. This makes it easy to check
whether a measurement is within range.
Linear Output
Correction
Various factors, such as conversion
errors occurring with connected devices, may cause the output value
displayed on the Amplifier to differ from the actual output from a
voltmeter. Adjusting the Amplifier display while monitoring the actual
output on a voltmeter can eliminate the difference between the two
values.
Automatic Teaching
Maximum and minimum measurement values
can be set as thresholds when automatic teaching is executed. It is
useful for setting threshold values from actual measurements while the
workpiece is moving.
Enhanced Hold
Function
New Function
Average hold and delay hold functions
were added to enable accurate assessment of changes and the desired
measurement position.
Delay Hold/Average
Hold
The delay hold function measures only
signals within the desired sampling time after a specified time delay
from the trigger. The newly added average hold function is especially
useful for measuring large workpieces with uneven surfaces.
Previous Value
Comparison Function
Gradual changes in measurements due to
machine temperature changes or other factors can be ignored in certain
situations, such as when detecting foreign matter around bearings. The
previous value comparison function effectively detects any changes
between previous and present values.
Multi-point
Measurements Computed Using 1 Point
The result computed for one point can be
used as a basis for the output for every other point. This is
especially useful for multi-point measurements.
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