Omron ZX Series User Manual

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Table of Contents
For Your Safety .................................................................. i
Laser Safety........................................................................ ii
Precautions........................................................................ xi
SECTION 1 Before Use.................................................... 1
1-1 Names of Sensor Parts............................................................................2
1-2 External Amplifier Unit I/O....................................................................5
1-3 I/O Circuit Diagrams ..............................................................................6
1-4 Connections ............................................................................................8
1-5 Installation ............................................................................................11
1-6 Settings Required before Application...................................................15
SECTION 2 Outline of Operation ................................ 19
2-1 Part Names and Functions ....................................................................20
2-2 Outline of Key Operations....................................................................21
2-3 Procedures for Reflective Sensor Heads...............................................22
2-4 Procedures for Through-beam Sensor Heads .......................................24
2-5 Outline of Functions .............................................................................26
SECTION 3 Descriptions of Functions......................... 29
3-1 ZX-L Series ..........................................................................................31
3-2 Hardware Functions..............................................................................34
3-3 Reflective Sensor Heads: RUN Mode Functions ...............................38
3-4 Reflective Sensor Heads: T Mode Functions .....................................41
3-5 Reflective Sensor Heads: FUN Mode Functions................................44
3-6 Through-beam Sensor Heads: RUN Mode Functions........................71
3-7 Through-beam Sensor Heads: T Mode Functions..............................75
3-8 Through-beam Sensor Heads: FUN Mode Functions ........................79
SECTION 4 Operating Procedures ............................ 107
4-1 Display Operations .............................................................................108
4-2 Initial Display .....................................................................................111
4-3 RUN Mode .........................................................................................112
4-4 T (Threshold) Mode............................................................................118
4-5 FUN (Function) Mode ........................................................................124
SECTION 5 Troubleshooting...................................... 141
5-1 Error Displays.....................................................................................142
5-2 Setting Problems.................................................................................144
SECTION 6 Specifications and Dimensions .............. 147
6-1 Ratings/Specifications ........................................................................148
6-2 Dimensions .........................................................................................156

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)