Omron ZX Series - User Manual

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Cat. No. Z157-E1-01B

OPERATION MANUAL

ZX Series

Smart Sensors

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Questions and Answers

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Michelle LeblancJul 27, 2025
What to do if my Omron Accessories unit is flashing?
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  Jerome StewartJul 27, 2025
  If your Omron Accessories unit is flashing, it could be due to several reasons. First, check if any of the judgement outputs are short-circuited and clear any short-circuits. If the flashing continues, it might be due to EEPROM destruction or data error; try pressing the ENT Key for 3 seconds or longer, and if that doesn't work, replace the Amplifier Unit. Also, ensure the Sensor Head is properly connected; if it is and the issue persists, replace the Sensor Head. Finally, the incident level may be insufficient or saturated, or a distance measurement error may be occurring; optimize the gain setting, select AUTO mode, or ensure the workpiece is within the measurable range. If optimizing the gain setting or selecting AUTO mode does not solve the problem, change to an appropriate workpiece.

Summary

For Your Safety

Notation for Safety Information

Explains conventions for safety warnings (Warning, Caution).

Laser Safety

Requirements from Regulations and Standards

Summarizes manufacturer requirements for laser safety standards (EN60825-1).

Precautions

Power Supply and Wiring

SECTION 1 Before Use

1-2 External Amplifier Unit I;O

1-4 Connections

1-5 Installation

1-6 Settings Required before Application

Outlines essential settings like auto-scale, reference incident level, and linear output for Through-beam Sensor Heads.

SECTION 3 Descriptions of Functions

3-2 Hardware Functions

Details the hardware functions, including inputs and outputs of the amplifier units.

3-3 Reflective Sensor Heads: RUN Mode Functions

3-4 Reflective Sensor Heads: T Mode Functions

3-5 Reflective Sensor Heads: FUN Mode Functions

Details various functions like scaling, hold functions, timers, and two-sensor operations for reflective sensors.

3-6 Through-beam Sensor Heads: RUN Mode Functions

3-7 Through-beam Sensor Heads: T Mode Functions

3-8 Through-beam Sensor Heads: FUN Mode Functions

Details functions like auto-scaling, hysteresis, hold functions, and two-sensor operations for through-beam sensors.

SECTION 4 Operating Procedures

4-1 Display Operations

4-3 RUN Mode

Details normal operation, changing sub-display content, setting reference incident level, and zero reset functions in RUN mode.

4-4 T (Threshold) Mode

Covers teaching procedures like position teaching, two-point teaching, and automatic teaching in T mode.

4-5 FUN (Function) Mode

Explains how to change functions, set non-numeric and numeric values, key lock, and various special settings.

SECTION 5 Troubleshooting

5-1 Error Displays

Lists error displays during normal measurement, numeric value setting, and two-sensor operation, with causes and recovery.

5-2 Setting Problems

Addresses issues like unable to set scaling, monitor focus, threshold values, hysteresis, and distance measurement errors.

SECTION 6 Specifications and Dimensions

6-1 Ratings;Specifications

Omron ZX Series Specifications

General

Power Supply Voltage	12 to 24 VDC ±10%
Protection Rating	IP67
Output Type	NPN or PNP
Protection Circuit	Reverse polarity protection, short-circuit protection
Operating Temperature	-25 to 55°C (-13 to 131°F)