Smart Sensor
ZG2 Series 2D Measurement Sensor
ZG2 debut! Achieving stable measurement
through innovative technology
Easier and much more accurate
for profile measurement
Stable measurement regardless of color, material, and shape complexity
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Simple configuration
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Plug & play! Just connecting Sensor head and Controller.
Sensor head
Wide 2D laser beams
capture the cross-sectional
shape of the object
Controller
All-in-one controller for checking
profiles, setting parameters, and
executing measurements
Setup Support Software
Smart Monitor ZG2
The ZG2 Smart Monitor software allows
easy data logging, trend monitoring and
full parameter configuration.
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Equipped with sensor controller ZG2-WDC_1A as standard.
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Performance>
Evolution
Through innovative technology the ZG2 offers superior performance
to conventional
2D
sensors.
y’s
Industrt
bes
12
x
2.5
x
the conventional
sensitivity
Measurement can be performed
at a stable level in a large
amount of ambient light, even on
objects that do not reflect light so
much such as black ones.
Luster side of painted object
and black rubber
CASE-001
y’s
Industrt
bes
the conventional
inclination tolerance
Measurement performance
margin for transparent objects
and glossy object has been
significantly improved.
Measurement is performed at a
stable level even when an object
is inclined or shaking slightly.
Inclined transparent
object and glossy object
CASE-002
10
x
the conventional
speed
The speed of the multi-sensitivity
function, effective for measuring
multi-material objects or complex
shapes, has been increased.
Measurement can be performed
at a stable level even in
high-speed takt-time lines.
High-speed takt-time line
CASE-003
A wide variety of measurement items
Height
Peak
Average
Point of
inflection
Bottom
Step
Point 1
Step
Point 2
Edge width
and edge
position
Edge width
Intersection
and angle
Angle
Inclination
Point 1
Sectional
area
Sectional area
Point of
inflection
Point 2
Edge position
Intersection
Reference plane
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Measuring difficult problems by laser
CASE-001
Evolution
y’s
Industrt
bes
12
x
the conventional
sensitivity
7
x
the conventional
ambient illumination
Painted object and black rubber
Dark colored materials or materials with a matt finish, like black rubber often do not reflect sufficient light to maintain
a stable measurement. They are also susceptible to the influences of ambient light so are difficult to measure using
conventional laser measurement sensors. The ZG2 solves these problems because it is supersensitive and signifi-
cantly reduces ambient noise. It also has an APS function to automatically tune parameters such as a receiver’
s
sensitivity and background suppression level at optimal levels according to the ambient light conditions. Shape
profiles can also be easily reproduced at optimal conditions to achieve high precision measurement.
Measurement of moving objects is possible because measurement can be performed within a short exposure time.
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For details, see descriptions of the APS function (page
9)
and new optical system ONPS (page
8).
Flush and Gap on car doors
Gaps on car doors can be measured at
a stable level without being influenced
by the color.
Overlap or damage
when manufacturing tires
The ZG2 can check for overlap or
damage of black rubber.
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CASE-002
Evolution
y’s
Industrt
bes
2.5
x
the conventional
inclination tolerance
Inclined transparent object or glossy object
On an object with strong regular reflection components such as luster sides and transparent objects, the amount of
light reflection significantly reduces when the object is slightly inclined, lowering measurement stability. The sensor
head ZG2-WDS3VT with a high-performance gauss lens is the solution for the problem. Its inclination acceptance
range has been increased to
2.5
times as compared to conventional models so transparent objects can be measured
up to a
±
5
°
inclination at a stable level. Because the ZG2 has this function, it is useful for assembly inspections for
lenses and glass plates.
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For details, see descriptions of the high-performance gauss lens (page
8).
Assembly inspection of electronic parts
The ZG2 can measure parts with glass or a glossy object
such as CCDs, CMOSs, and crystal splinters of quartz
resonators at a stable level. It can be used for assembly
inspections of parts because it can measure steps on a
substrate or package side.
Assembly inspection of lenses
The ZG2 can measure the step between the
peak of a lens and lens holder to check if they
are assembled properly.
Step
CASE-003
Evolution
10
x
the conventional
speed
High-speed takt-time line
Reproducing a clear, stable profile is difficult for
objects with both black and metal sides, cylindrical
objects, and complex-shaped objects because the
amount of laser reflection and reflection angle differ
according to the positions of different materials on
such objects. To solve the problem, Omron’ unique
s
“multi-sensitivity
function”
has been improved.
The measurement speed for the function has been
increased so that the function can be used in
high-speed takt-time lines.
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For details, see descriptions of high-speed multi sensitivity (page
9).
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