Displacement sensor claims top accuracy
An
Omron Electronics product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Apr 19, 2005
Omron has expanded its smart sensor family by introducing a contact displacement measurement sensor claimed to be one of the most accurate on the market.
Omron has expanded its smart sensor family by introducing a contact displacement measurement sensor claimed to be one of the most accurate on the market.
Using digital technology, the ZX-T can measure the length, width, thickness, diameter, eccentricity, flatness, inclination and the evenness of an object with a resolution of less than 0.1 micron.
It is not affected by electrical noise or interference, which makes it a very reliable, accurate, high-performance solution for advanced quality-control applications.
In addition, the ZX-T fits seamlessly into Omron's Smart Platform concept, so setting up, programming and operating the product is simply a matter of drag-and-drop via a HMI screen.
The range consists of three different sensor heads, five sensor tips, and two amplifiers.
Two of the sensor heads are exactly the same in terms of measurement range; the only difference is that one is designed for low-torque measurement, making it suitable for use on delicate or soft surfaces.
One of these, the long-stroke ZX-TDS04, achieves high-precision measurement with the industry's best-in-class resolution (0.1um) and linearity (0.3% full-scale maximum).
The ZX-T's 6mm-diameter heads are among the smallest in the industry, and can be used in very narrow spaces or for multipoint measurement.
Each sensor head has a long service life thanks to its unique linear ball-bearing structure.
Sliding parts move smoothly and the rubber sleeves keep dust out.
IP67 protection makes this sensor robust enough for use in the harshest environments.
All these features make the ZX-T ideal for those who need a very reliable, very accurate, high-resolution sensor for measuring all kinds of materials and surfaces where noncontact sensor types cannot be used.
The ZX-T is ideal for use in the automotive industry, in metal-processing machinery and in all kinds of assembly machine applications.
The ZX-T includes many other useful features.
Diverse calculation and controlling functions, for example, enable the measurement and control of the application by high-pass-low output.
An auto-scale function enables any sensor head to be connected by plug-and-play, and the amplifier automatically displays the measurement distance after the sensor head has been connected.
The multipoint calculation feature allows up to eight units to be connected for addition and subtraction, to give the most even calculation result possible.
The ZX-T can also detect any problems caused excessive pressing force in an inappropriate measurement situation in advance to prevent any malfunction.
The ZX-T can be used with Omron's latest Smart Monitor software (V.3) package for quickly and easily setting up parameters and values via a PC.
Signal analysis and data logging results can be processed for quality control information.
This software package is compatible with all of the ZX sensor series.
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