Sensor simplifies profile measurement

An Omron Electronics product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team May 1, 2007

The Omron ZG sensor offers built-in advanced processing technology delivering high-speed, precise profile measurement down to 0.5um on a range of different product materials.

Omron has launched a laser profile sensor which removes the complexity normally associated with product profile measurement.

Easy to set up and use, it offers an intuitive user interface and built-in LCD monitor.

Housed in a compact, space-saving unit it is suitable for a wide range of applications ranging from electronics to automotive.

The Omron ZG sensor offers built-in advanced processing technology delivering high-speed, precise profile measurement down to 0.5um on a range of different product materials.

The ZG controller features a built-in colour LCD monitor, enabling configuration to be carried out on the controller unit without the need to use an external PC.

Set up involves following three steps using the icon-based, intuitive on-screen menu.

The LCD monitor also makes it easy to visually check on measurement results.

The ZG sensor controller offers 18 built-in tools for automatic measurement of width, height, angle and area of a specific profile.

Laser power adjustment is also automatic to achieve optimal measurement accuracy across surfaces with varying colours and textures.

Sampling time can be adjusted to suit each specific sampling process, for high-speed measurement sample time can be reduced to 5ms.

The ZG sensor range accommodates profile heights from 1 to 60mm and widths from 3 to 70mm.

Laser profile sensors are widely used in the automotive industries for measuring gaps between metal panels, checking for the presence of components or taking depth and angle measurements.

The ZG sensor allows manufacturers to quickly apply sophisticated profile measurement, with the versatility to accommodate changing measuring requirements.

The ZG sensor integrates with Omron's CX-One Smart Platform software.

Using an optional CompoNet gateway enables configuration by (or integration with) other components.

It also supports RS-232 and USB connections.

Dan Rossek, Product Marketing Manager for Sensors, Omron Electronics commented: "The Omron ZG dispels the myth that fast and accurate profile measurement devices need to be complex".

"By following a few simple on-screen commands, an end-user can quickly set-up sophisticated profile measurement".

"ZG opens up many new possibilities for manufacturers".

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