Omron ZS-MDC user manual About Setup, Basic Knowledge for Operation, Switching Modes

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Section 3 SETUP

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 describes 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.

■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.

TEACH

FUN RUN

Mode	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.

When you switch the operating mode after changing the measurement conditions, you will be prompted to save the settings. Save the settings as required. If you turn off the Multi-Controller with- out saving these settings, the newly set measurement conditions will be cleared from memory. You can also save all the settings later on.

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Contents Smart Sensor How to Switch the Display Language to English IntroductionEction Smart Sensors Multi-Controller ZS-MDCRead and Understand this Document Suitability for USE Dimensions and Weights Installation Environment Power Supply and WiringOthers Precautions for Correct Use Installation SiteOrientation when Installing the Multi-Controller Maintenance and InspectionWarming Up Editors Note FormatMeaning of Symbols Visual AidsMemo Contents Introduction Contents Features Wide Range of Logic Operation Functions Multi-Controller FeaturesSupports Connection to Up to 9 Sensor Controllers Completely Digitally Based Logic Operation ProcessingSame Compact Size as Sensor Controller USB ConnectionDedicated Software SmartMonitor Zero Measurement of Stepped Workpieces Multi-Controller ApplicationsMeasurement of Workpiece Thickness at Multiple Locations Measurement of Average Workpiece HeightMeasurement of Workpiece Flatness Measurement of Workpiece StrainBatch-acquisition of Multi-point Measurement Data Gang-mounted Sensor Controllers can be set up State of gang-mounted Sensor Controllers can be monitoredBasic Configuration ZS-MDC11/MDC41Part Names and Functions LOW indicator Mode SwitchThreshold Selector Switch Pass indicatorMemo Installation & Connection Installation & ConnectionChecking the installation site About Installation and ConnectionChecking the installation environment About the power supplyMulti-Controller Attaching the ferrite coreInstalling the Multi-Controller About channel No. when controllers are gang-mountedCH0 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH9 Installing on the DIN track Installation procedurePFP-M Open the connector cover on the con- troller Removal procedureInstall the cover on the coupler of the controller Installation & Connection Installation Mounting on a panelAttached onto the panel from the front Install the Multi-Controller and SensorController with Panel Mount Adapters Hook the hooks of the mounting fixtureWiring the I/O cable About the I/O cableLinear output OUT3 Enable outputOUT4 Busy output Linear GNDCircuit Diagrams NPN type ZS-MDC11 Installation & ConnectionPNP type ZS-MDC41 Memo Setup Setting Flow Installation and ConnectionWhen a Problem Occurs About Setup Switching ModesBasic Knowledge for Operation FUN Mode Displays and Key OperationsPress function key 2 representing on Press the Menu key to return to the top menuVoltage Current RUN ModeThresh ResoluTeach Mode Teaching DirectList of Setting Items FUN ModeWhen TASK1 is selected COM Mode TimerAdjust SET NO-MEASWhen other than TASK1 is selected Bank SystemRUN Mode Teach ModeSelecting Tasks Setting Assignments Setting Logic Operation Methods Setting I/O Assignments Switching banks by external signal inputAbout Digital Output Changing Output AssignmentsChanging Linear Output Assignments TASK3 TASK4Memo Application Setting Examples Application Setting ExamplesApplication Setting ExamplesSelect TASK1 Set the expression of TASK1SENSING-CALC-CALC-MAX-MIN Measuring the Relative Difference between Steps ApplicationFollowing the same procedure as 2 to 3, set Up TASK3 Set the expression of TASK1To linear-output the operation result I/O SET-I/O SET-ANALOG Measuring the Reference Difference between Steps Following the same procedure as 2 to 3, set Up TASK2 Select TASK1 or TASK2 depending onDetails to be output Measuring Flatness CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH9TASK12 TASK2 TASK34 TASK4 Input a Input B Input C Measuring the Average Height Average to ON, and other inputs to OFF Select TASK1 so that the average value can be linear-outputMeasuring the Twist of a Workpiece CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4Input X Input D Input Y Input C Select TASK3 so that the judgment on the twist can be output Select TASK3 so that the twist value can be linear-outputMeasuring the Warp of a Workpiece CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3Select TASK1 Application Setting Examples Select TASK2 so that the judgment on the warp can be output Select TASK2 so that the warp value can be linear-outputMemo Appendix Troubleshooting When all digits on the main display and sub-display blink Error Messages and CountermeasuresWhen Error Is Displayed on the Main Display OthersOr more of the rated measuring range Glossary Specifications and External Dimensions Multi-ControllerZS-MDC11 ZS-MDC41 PASS/LOWShock resistance destructive Panel Mount Adapters ZS-XPM1/XPM2RS-232C Cable for Connecting to a Personal Computer ZS-XRS2Controller Link Unit ZS-XCNVersion Up Information Ver1.00 to Ver1.50Ver1.50 to Ver2.00 Index Section IndexUSB Memo Revision History Z209-E1-01Terms and Conditions of Sale Omron Electronics LLC