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ZMX Series 3D Time of Flight Sensor Quick Start Guide 

## Product Description 

Simple, reliable, volume and height monitoring with ZMX Series 3D Time of Flight Sensor. Patent pending. 

This guide is designed to help you set up and install the ZMX Series 3D Time of Flight Sensor. For complete information on programming, performance, troubleshooting, dimensions, and accessories, please refer to the Instruction Manual at www.bannerengineering.com. Search for part number 230551 to view the Instruction Manual. Use of this document assumes familiarity with pertinent industry standards and practices. 

## WARNING: 

- Do not use this device for personnel protection 

- • Using this device for personnel protection could result in serious injury or death. 

- This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A device failure or malfunction can cause either an energized (on) or de-energized (off) output condition. 

## Features and Indicators 

LED indicators provide ongoing indication of sensing status. 

_Features_ 

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5. Ethernet connection 

6. Power connection 

## Laser Description and Safety Information 

## CAUTION: 

- Return defective units to the manufacturer. 

- Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 

- Do not attempt to disassemble this sensor for repair. A defective unit must be returned to the manufacturer. 

Class 1 lasers are lasers that are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation, including the use of optical instruments for intrabeam viewing. 

Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. 

Complies with IEC 60825-1:2014 and EN 60825-1:2014+A11:2021. 

## Installation Instructions 

## Mount the Device 

1. If a bracket is needed, mount the device onto the bracket. 

2. Mount the device (or the device and the bracket) to the machine or equipment at the desired location. Do not tighten the mounting screws at this time. 

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CAUTION: This device accepts M4 screws. Engaging the screws more than 4 mm will damage the device. 

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3. Check the device alignment. 

4. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the device (or the device and the bracket) in the aligned position. 

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## Wiring 

To maintain the ratings listed in the Specifications, the ZMX Series 3D Time of Flight Sensor requires using a specific type of shielded cable. Refer to the Instruction Manual's accessories list for more information. 

Tighten the cables finger tight only. 

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## Power and I/O Pinouts 

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## Install the Software 

Use the following instructions to install the Banner 3D Configuration software on your computer. 

PC Requirements 

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Operating System Memory (RAM) Microsoft® Windows® operating system version 8, 10, or 11[(1)] 500 MB Hard Drive Space Ports Needed 100 MB TCP/IP port 32000 Screen Resolution TCP/IP port 32200 1024 × 768 pixels UDP/IP Port 19995 

(1)  Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 

IMPORTANT: Administrative rights may be required to install the Banner 3D Configuration software. 

1. Download the latest version of the software from www.bannerengineering.com. 

2. Navigate to and open the downloaded file. 

3. Run the downloaded installer. 

4. Check the agreement for license terms and conditions. 

5. Click Install to install the software. 

A Windows security message displays. This indicates that the installer is signed and is from Banner. 

6. Click Yes . 

7. Click Close to exit the installer when the installation is complete. 

8. Locate the program icon on the desktop or in the Start menu and open the Banner 3D Configuration software. 

## Getting Started 

## Connect to the Sensor 

These instructions use Windows® operating system version 8, 10, or 11.[(2)] 

1. Confirm the network connections. 

   - a. 

- Click the Start button, then on the Start menu, click Control Panel . 

- b. In Control Panel , click Network and Internet , then click Network and Sharing Center , and then click Change adapter settings . 

- c. 

- Right-click on the connection that you want to change, then click Properties . 

- If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, enter the password or provide confirmation. 

- d. 

- e. 

- In the connection properties, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) , and then click Properties . 

- In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4) Properties , select Use the following IP address . 

f. Make sure that the IP address is 192.168.0.2 (or an unused IP address within the 192.168.0.x subnet), and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. 

2. Open the Banner 3D Configuration software from the desktop or the Start menu. 

3. Connect to the ZMX sensor using one of the following options: 

   - From the Connection pane, enter the IP address of the desired ZMX sensor into the Sensor IP Address field, then click Connect . 

   - From the Connection pane, locate the IP address of the desired sensor in the list of discovered sensors, then click next to IP Address . 

The default IP address for the sensor is 192.168.0.10. 

## Banner 3D Configuration Workspace 

The Banner 3D Configuration software displays the information needed to modify sensor parameters. 

> (2) Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 

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## The workspace is divided into several panes. 

1. Image Pane Parameters—Includes zoom; x, y, z coordinates; image color; view selection (Amplitude, Z(mm), Points, Surface). The options vary depending on the selected view. 

2. Image pane—Displays the current image captured by the sensor and includes the buttons: 

   - Load Image —Loads a previously saved file for viewing while disconnected from the sensor 

   - Save Image —Save file as a .t3f 

   - Trigger —Manually triggers the sensor when Trigger mode is set to External or Software 

3. Connection pane—Enables connection to a sensor and includes settings and information related to the sensor's IP address. 

4. Sensor Controls pane—Controls the trigger mode and illumination output. 

5. Fill Level pane— Includes options for the region of interest and sensor controls, as well as live fill and peak height data. 

6. Communications pane—Sets the communication protocol and DHCP option for the sensor. 

7. Sensor Maintenance pane—Includes sensor information and options to update the firmware, restore the sensor to the default settings, to backup the current sensor settings, or restore the sensor to previously saved settings. 

## ZMX Specifications 

## Sensing Range 

200 mm to 2500 mm (7.9 in to 8.2 ft) on a 90% reflectance white target 

200 mm to 2500 mm (7.9 in to 8.2 ft) on a 20% reflectance gray target 

200 mm to 1700 mm (7.9 in to 5.6 ft) on a 6% reflectance black target 

## Supply Voltage 

12 V DC to 30 V DC 

Current: 200 mA average, 2.5 A peak (exclusive of load and lights) 

Use only with a suitable Class 2 power supply, or currentlimiting power supply rated 12 V DC to 30V DC, 2.5 A 

## Discrete I/O Configuration 

Channel 1: Push-pull, PNP or NPN discrete output, or Pulse Pro/Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) output 

Channel 2: PNP or NPN discrete output, or Pulse Pro/Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) output, or remote trigger 

## Flatness (Pixel-to-Pixel Accuracy) 

- ±20 mm for > 10x excess gain 

- ±60 mm for 2x to 10x excess gain 

## Response Time 

150 ms in Free Run mode 

## Accuracy 

- ±30 mm for > 10x excess gain[(1)] 

## Repeatability (1-sigma) Peak excess gain: 2 mm > 10x excess gain, 10 mm 

> 2x excess gain, 40 mm 

## Communication Interface 

## Ethernet; 100 Mbps 

## Communication Protocol 

Modbus® TCP/IP 

EtherNet/IP™ 

Modbus® is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric USA, Inc. EtherNet/IP™ is a trademark of ODVA, Inc. 

## Boresighting 

±20 mm at 1 m range 

## Delay at Power Up 

< 10 s 

## Recommended Warm Up Time 

15 minutes 

## Light Source 

Infrared, 850 nm 

## Temperature Effect 

< 0.5 mm/°C 

## Resolution 

272 horizontal × 208 vertical pixels 

Field of View 

60 horizontal × 45 vertical degrees 

(1) For 6% to 90% diffuse targets in the center 25% of the field of view; ±60 mm accuracy for 2x to 10x excess gain. 

Reading Rate, Full Resolution Up to 6 frames per second in Free Run mode 

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Ambient Light Immunity 10,000 lux 

Torque—Tapped Holes for Mounting Screws 

8 in·lbf (0.904 Nm) maximum torque 

Torque—Cables 

Only finger tighten the connectors Minimize cable pull or hanging weight, including right-angle installations 

Construction Housing: Aluminum Lens Cover: Acrylic with optical coating Light Pipe: Polycarbonate 

Connections 

## Required Overcurrent Protection 

WARNING: Electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national electrical codes and regulations. 

Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end product application per the supplied table. 

Overcurrent protection may be provided with external fusing or via Current Limiting, Class 2 Power Supply. Supply wiring leads < 24 AWG shall not be spliced. For additional product support, go to www.bannerengineering.com. 

4-pin M8 male for power and discrete I/O 

4-pin M8 female for Ethernet 

Storage Conditions 

–30 °C to +65 °C (–22 °F to +149 °F) 

Operating Conditions –10 °C to +40 °C (+14 °F to +104 °F), assuming adequate mounting and ventilation 

Environmental Rating 

IP65 per IEC60529 

## Vibration 

MIL-STD-202G, Method 201A (Vibration: 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 0.06 inch (1.52 mm) double amplitude, 2 hours each along X, Y and Z axes), with device operating 

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Shock 

MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B, Condition I (100G 6x along X, Y, and Z axes, 18 shocks), with device operating 

Weight 205 g 

Output Rating Current rating: 50 mA maximum 

White wire specifications per configuration Output High PNP Output Low Output High NPN 

Output High ≥ Vsupply − 2.5 V Output Low ≤ 2.5 V (loads ≤ 70 kΩ) Output High ≥ Vsupply − 2.5 V Output Low ≤ 2.5 V 

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Advanced Capabilities 

Refer to the Instruction Manual, p/n 230551, for FCC and Industry Canada notification statements. 

## Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty 

Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or the improper application or installation of the Banner product. 

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Banner Engineering Corp. reserves the right to change, modify or improve the design of the product without assuming any obligations or liabilities relating to any product previously manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp. Any misuse, abuse, or improper application or installation of this product or use of the product for personal protection applications when the product is identified as not intended for such purposes will void the product warranty. Any modifications to this product without prior express approval by Banner Engineering Corp will void the product warranties. All specifications published in this document are subject to change; Banner reserves the right to modify product 

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specifications or update documentation at any time. Specifications and product information in English supersede that which is provided in any other language. For the most recent version of any documentation, refer to: www.bannerengineering.com. 

For patent information, see www.bannerengineering.com/patents. 

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