Omron, ZX-L-N Series

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Approximately the same size as a photoelectric sensor, the compact ZX Sensors contribute considerably to space-saving efforts on production sites. Naturally, response speed is also equivalent to that of a photoelectric sensor.
* High-speed sampling: 0.15 ms (response speed: 0.3 ms)

Flexible Mounting Direction

Install a Side-view Attachment (sold separately) for additional installation possibilities.

Top Priority Placed on Easy Operation

Advanced functions and performance plus easy operation.
This is a major feature of the ZX Series.
Experience operation that doesn't get any easier.

A Full Complement of Practical Functions

Operating Setting with No Need for a Digital Panel Meter

By simply fitting a Calculating Unit between two Amplifiers, the processing results of two Sensors can be displayed on a single Amplifier. Setting parameters need to be input only on one Amplifier.

last update: March 6, 2017

Sensor Heads (Reflective)

Model	ZX-LD40	ZX-LD100	ZX-LD300	ZX-LD30V	ZX-LD40L	ZX-LD100L	ZX-LD300L	ZX-LD30VL
Optical system	Diffuse reflective			Regular reflective	Diffuse reflective			Regular reflective
Light source (wave length)	Visible-light semiconductor laser with a wavelength of 650 nm and an output of 1 mW max.
Light source (wave length)	EN class 2, FDA class II
Measurement point	40 mm	100 mm	300 mm	30 mm	40 mm	100 mm	300 mm	30 mm
Measurement range	± 10 mm	± 40 mm	± 200 mm	± 2 mm	± 10 mm	± 40 mm	± 200 mm	± 2 mm
Beam shape	Spot				Line
*Beam size1**	50-μm dia.	100-μm dia.	300-μm dia.	75-μm dia.	75 μm x 2 mm	150 μm x 2 mm	450 μm x 2 mm	100 μm x 1.8 mm
*Resolution2**	2 μm	16 μm	300 μm	0.25 μm	2 μm	16 μm	300 μm	0.25 μm
*Linearity3**	± 0.2% FS (entire range)	± 0.2% FS (80 to 120 mm)	± 2% FS (200 to 400 mm)	± 0.2% FS (entire range)	± 0.2% FS (32 to 48 mm)	± 0.2% FS (80 to 120 mm)	± 2% FS (200 to 400 mm)	± 0.2% FS (entire range)
Temperature characteristic*4	± 0.03% FS/°C (Except for ZX-LD300 and ZX-LD300L, which are ± 0.1% FS/°C.)
Ambient temperature	Incandescent lamp: 3,000 l× max. (on light receiving side)
Ambient illumination	Operating: 0 to 50°C, Storage: -15 to 60°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity	Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance	20 MΩ min. at 500 VDC
Dielectric strength	1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Vibration resistance (destruction)	10 to 150 Hz, 0.7-mm double amplitude 80 min each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance (destruction)	300 m/s² 3 times each in six directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward)
Degree of protection	IEC60529, IP50			IEC60529, IP40	IEC60529, IP50			IEC60529, IP40
Connection method	Connector relay (standard cable length: 500 mm)
Weight (packed state)	Approx. 150 g			Approx. 250 g	Approx. 150 g			Approx. 250 g
Materials	Case: PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), Cover: Aluminum, Lens: Glass			Case and cover: Aluminum, Lens: Glass	Case: PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), Cover: Aluminum, Lens: Glass			Case and cover: Aluminum, Lens: Glass
Accessories	Instruction sheet, Laser warning label (English)

*1. Beam size: The beam size is defined by 1/e² (13.5%) of the strength of the beam at the beam center (measured
value). Incorrect detection may occur if there is light leakage outside the defined spot and the material around the
sensing object is more reflective than the sensing object.
*2. Resolution: The resolution is the deviation (±3σ) in the linear output when connected to the ZX-LDA Amplifier Unit.
(The resolution is measured with the standard reference object (white ceramic), at the measurement point with the
ZX-LDA set for an average count of 4,096 per period.)
The resolution is given at the repeat accuracy for a stationary workpiece, and is not an indication of the distance
accuracy. The resolution may be adversely affected under strong electromagnetic fields.
*3. Linearity: The linearity is given as the error in an ideal straight line displacement output when measuring the standard
reference object. The linearity and measurement values vary with the object being measured.
*4. Temperature characteristic: The temperature characteristic is measured at the measurement point with the Sensor
and reference object (OMRON's standard reference object) secured with an aluminum jig.
Note: Highly reflective objects can result in incorrect detection by causing out-of-range measurements.

Sensor Heads (Through-beam)

Model		ZX-LT001		ZX-LT005	ZX-LT010	ZX-LT030
Optical system		Through-beam
Light source (wave length)		Visible-light semiconductor laser with a wavelength of 650 nm
Light source (wave length)		EN class 1, FDA class II
Light source (wave length)	Maximum output	0.2 mW max.		0.35 mW max.		0.2 mW max.
Measurement width		1-mm dia.	1- to 2.5-mm dia.	5 mm	10 mm	30 mm
Measurement distance		0 to 500 mm	500 to 2,000 mm	0 to 500 mm
Minimum sensing object		8-μm dia. (opaque)	8- to 50-μm dia. (opaque)	0.05-mm dia. (opaque)	0.1-mm dia. (opaque)	0.3-mm dia. (opaque)
*Resolution1**		4 μm*2	---	4 μm*3		12 μm*4
Temperature characteristic		±0.2% FS/°C				±0.3% FS/°C
Ambient illumination		Incandescent lamp: 10,000 l× max. (on light-receiving side)
Ambient temperature		Operating: 0 to 50°C, Storage: -25 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity		Operating: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Degree of protection		IEC60529, IP40
Connection method		Connector relay (standard cable length: 500 mm)
Weight (packed state)		Approx. 220 g				Approx. 450 g
Cable length		Extendable up to 10 m with special extension cable.
Materials	Case	Polyether imide				Zinc die-cast
	Cover	Polycarbonate				Zinc die-cast
	Front filter	Glass
Tightening torque		0.3 Nm max.
Accessories		Instruction sheet, Sensor Head-Amplifier Connection Cable
Accessories		Optical axis adjustment seal				Mounting Bracket

*1. This value is obtained by converting the deviation (±3σ) in the linear output that results when the sensor head is
connected to the amplifier unit, into the measurement width.
*2. For an average count of 64. The value is 5 μm for an average count of 32.
This is the value that results when a minimum sensing object blocks the light near the center of the 1-mm
measurement width.
*3. For an average count of 64. The value is 5 μm for an average count of 32.
*4. For an average count of 64. The value is 15 μm for an average count of 32.

Amplifier Units

Model	ZX-LDA11-N	ZX-LDA41-N
*Measurement period 1**	150 μs
Possible average count settings	1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1,024, 2,048, or 4,096
Temperature characteristic	When connected to a Reflective Sensor Head: 0.01% FS/°C, When connected to a Through-beam Sensor Head: 0.1% FS/°C
*Linear output 2**	Current output: 4 to 20 mA/FS, Max. load resistance: 300 Ω Voltage output: ±4 V (± 5 V, 1 to 5 V *3), Output impedance: 100 Ω
Judgement outputs (3 outputs: HIGH/PASS/LOW) *1	NPN open-collector outputs, 30 VDC, 50 mA max. Residual voltage: 1.2 V max.	PNP open-collector outputs, 30 VDC, 50 mA max. Residual voltage: 2 V max.
Laser OFF input, zero reset input, timing input, reset input	ON: Short-circuited with 0-V terminal or 1.5 V or less OFF: Open (leakage current: 0.1 mA max.)	ON: Supply voltage short-circuited or supply voltage within 1.5 V OFF: Open (leakage current: 0.1 mA max.)
Functions	Measurement value display, present value/set value/light level/resolution display, scaling, display reverse, display OFF mode, ECO mode, number of display digit changes, sample hold, peak hold, bottom hold, peak-to- peak hold, self-peak hold, self-bottom hold, average hold, delay hold, intensity mode, zero reset, initial reset, ON-delay timer, OFF-delay timer, one-shot timer, deviation, previous value comparison, sensitivity adjustment, keep/clamp switch, direct threshold value setting, position teaching, 2-point teaching, automatic teaching, hysteresis width setting, timing inputs, reset input, monitor focus, linear output compensation, (A-B) calculations14, (A+B) calculations4, mutual interference4, laser deterioration detection, zero reset memory, zero reset display, key lock
Indications	Operation indicators: High (orange), pass (green), low (yellow), 7-segment main display (red), 7-segment subdisplay (yellow), laser ON (green), zero reset (green), enable (green)
Power supply voltage	12 to 24 VDC ± 10%, Ripple (p-p): 10% max.
Current consumption	140 mA max. with power supply voltage of 24 VDC (with Sensor connected)
Ambient temperature	Operating and storage: 0 to 50°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity	Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance	20 MΩ min. at 500 VDC
Dielectric strength	1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Vibration resistance (destruction)	10 to 150 Hz, 0.7-mm double amplitude 80 min each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance (destruction)	300 m/s² 3 times each in six directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward)
Connection method	Prewired (standard cable length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state)	Approx. 350 g
Materials	Case: PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), Cover: Polycarbonate
Accessories	Instruction sheet

*1. The response time for the first linear output or judgment output is calculated as follows (with fixed sensitivity):
Measurement period × (Average count setting + 1). The response time for the second and later outputs is the
measurement period specified in the table.
*2. The output can be switched between a current output and voltage output using a switch on the bottom of the Amplifier
Unit.
*3. Setting is possible via the monitor focus function.
*4. A Calculating Unit (ZX-CAL2) is required.

Calculating Unit

Model	ZX-CAL2
Applicable Amplifier Units	ZX-LDA11-N/41-N/ZX-EDA11/41/ZX-TDA11/41
Current consumption	12 mA max. (supplied from the Smart Sensor Amplifier Unit)
Ambient temperature	Operating: 0 to 50°C, Storage: -15 to 60°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity	Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Connection method	Connector
Dielectric strength	1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Insulation resistance	100 MΩ (at 500 VDC)
Vibration resistance (destructive)	10 to 150 Hz, 0.7-mm double amplitude 80 min each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance (destructive)	300 m/s² 3 times each in six directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward)
Materials	Display: Acrylic, Case: ABS resin
Weight (packed state)	Approx. 50 g

ZX-series Communications Interface Unit

Item		ZX-SF11
Current consumption		60 mA max. (supplied by the Amplifier Unit)
Applicable Amplifier Units		ZX Series
Applicable Amplifier Unit versions		ZX-LDA[]1-N Ver. 2.100 or higher ZX-EDA[]1 Ver. 1.100 or higher ZX-TDA[]1 Ver. 1.000 or higher
Max. No. of Amplifier Units		5
Communications functions	Communications port	RS-232C port (9-pin D-Sub Connector)
	Communications protocol	CompoWay/F*
	Baud rate	38,400 bps
	Data configuration	Data bits: 8, Parity: none, Start bits: 1, Stop bits: 1, Flow control: none
Indicators		Power supply: green, Sensor communications: green, Sensor communications error: red, External terminal communications: green, External terminal communications error: red
Protective circuits		Reverse polarity protection
Ambient temperature		Operating: 0 to 50°C, storage: -15 to 60°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity		Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance		20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength		1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min, Leakage current: 10 mA max.
Materials		Case: PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), Cover: Polycarbonate
Accessories		Instruction sheet, 2 clamps

* Contact your OMRON representative for CompoWay/F communications specifications.

last update: March 6, 2017

Sensor Heads (Diffuse Reflective)

ZX-LD40 ZX-LD100 ZX-LD300 ZX-LD40L ZX-LD100L ZX-LD300L

Sensor Heads (Regular Reflective)

ZX-LD30V ZX-LD30VL

Sensor Heads (Through-beam)

ZX-LT001 ZX-LT005

ZX-LT010

ZX-LT030

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Sensor Head - Amplifier Unit Connection Cable

Amplifier Units

ZX-LDA11-N ZX-LDA41-N

Accessories (Order Separately)

Calculating Unit

ZX-CAL2

Side-view Attachments

ZX-XF12

ZX-XF22

ZX-series Communications Interface Unit
ZX-SF11

Cables with Connectors on Both Ends (for Extension)
ZX-XC1A (1 m)
ZX-XC4A (4 m)
ZX-XC8A (8 m)
ZX-XC9A (9 m)

TITLE	DOCUMENT TYPE	SIZE
ZX-L-N Data Sheet	Catalog	947 KB
ZX Series Smart Sensors Operation Manual	Manual	5070 KB
ZX-L-N Series Smart Sensors (Laser Type) User's Manual	Manual	3145 KB
ZX-CAL2 Calculating Unit for Smart Sensors Instruction Sheet (ENG/JPN)	Instruction Manual	9931 KB
ZX-LD[][] Smart Sensor For Model ZX-LDA[][] Sensor head unit Instruction Sheet (ENG/JPN)	Instruction Manual	9931 KB
ZX-LD30V[] Smart Sensor For Model ZX-LDA[][] Reflection Sensor head unit Instruction Sheet (ENG/JPN)	Instruction Manual	9340 KB
ZX-LDA[][]-N Smart Sensors (Laser Displacement Type) Instruction Sheet (ENG/JPN)	Instruction Manual	4475 KB
ZX-LT[][][] Through-beam Sensor Heads for ZX-LDA[][] Smart Sensors Instruction Sheet (ENG/JPN)	Instruction Manual	9953 KB
ZX-LT030 Through-beam Sensor Heads for ZX-LDA[][] Smart Sensors Instruction Sheet (ENG/JPN)	Instruction Manual	7851 KB
ZX-SF11 Smart Sensor Communications lnterface Unit Instruction Sheet (ENG/JPN)	Instruction Manual	9282 KB
ZX-XF12/XF22 Side-view Attachments for ZX-LT□□□ Through-beam Sensor Heads Instruction Sheet (ENG/JPN)	Instruction Manual	426 KB

Small and Light

Flexible Mounting Direction

Top Priority Placed on Easy Operation

A Full Complement of Practical Functions

Operating Setting with No Need for a Digital Panel Meter

Sensor Heads (Reflective)

Sensor Heads (Through-beam)

Amplifier Units

Calculating Unit

ZX-series Communications Interface Unit

Sensor Heads (Diffuse Reflective)

ZX-LD40 ZX-LD100 ZX-LD300 ZX-LD40L ZX-LD100L ZX-LD300L

Sensor Heads (Regular Reflective)

ZX-LD30V ZX-LD30VL

Sensor Heads (Through-beam)

ZX-LT001 ZX-LT005

ZX-LT010

ZX-LT030

Sensor Head - Amplifier Unit Connection Cable

Amplifier Units

ZX-LDA11-N ZX-LDA41-N

Accessories (Order Separately)

Calculating Unit

ZX-CAL2

Side-view Attachments

ZX-XF12

ZX-XF22

ZX-series Communications Interface Unit
ZX-SF11

Cables with Connectors on Both Ends (for Extension)
ZX-XC1A (1 m)
ZX-XC4A (4 m)
ZX-XC8A (8 m)
ZX-XC9A (9 m)

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Small and Light

Flexible Mounting Direction

Top Priority Placed on Easy Operation

A Full Complement of Practical Functions

Operating Setting with No Need for a Digital Panel Meter

Sensor Heads (Reflective)

Sensor Heads (Through-beam)

Amplifier Units

Calculating Unit

ZX-series Communications Interface Unit

Sensor Heads (Diffuse Reflective)

ZX-LD40 ZX-LD100 ZX-LD300 ZX-LD40L ZX-LD100L ZX-LD300L

Sensor Heads (Regular Reflective)

ZX-LD30V ZX-LD30VL

Sensor Heads (Through-beam)

ZX-LT001 ZX-LT005

ZX-LT010

ZX-LT030

Sensor Head - Amplifier Unit Connection Cable

Amplifier Units

ZX-LDA11-N ZX-LDA41-N

Accessories (Order Separately)

Calculating Unit

ZX-CAL2

Side-view Attachments

ZX-XF12

ZX-XF22

ZX-series Communications Interface Unit ZX-SF11

Cables with Connectors on Both Ends (for Extension) ZX-XC1A (1 m) ZX-XC4A (4 m) ZX-XC8A (8 m) ZX-XC9A (9 m)

ZX-series Communications Interface Unit
ZX-SF11

Cables with Connectors on Both Ends (for Extension)
ZX-XC1A (1 m)
ZX-XC4A (4 m)
ZX-XC8A (8 m)
ZX-XC9A (9 m)