The New ZX Series, a displacement sensor the size of a matchbox

Our new displacement sensor range, the ZX1 and ZX2 series, combines a simple one-button set up with compact construction. High accuracy and stable operation are guaranteed irrespective of the target colour or surface type. These sensors provide a convenient and cost-effective solution in applications as diverse as measuring the distortion of tyre housings to that of checking that the correct number of washers have been fitted onto a spindle.

The exceptional versatility of the new sensors is guaranteed by their wide sensing range, which extends from 20 mm to 1,000 mm depending on the model.  They have the ability to deliver stable results even with “difficult” targets such as dark coloured rubber composites and those with reflective surfaces. In addition to this attribute, their fast response time – typically 60 µs or better – makes ZX1 and ZX2 series sensors ideally suited for use in high-speed production machines.

Despite their outstanding versatility and performance, the new sensors are easy to set up - a single button press is all that’s needed to configure the sensor to suit the type of target with which it is being used. Installation is straightforward thanks to the compact construction of the sensors – the ZX2 sensing heads are approxiamately the size of a matchbox – and, since they have an IP67 ingress protection rating, they can be relied upon to operate reliably even when installed in harsh environments.

ZX1 sensors have an integral amplifier, which allows speedy single-component installation, while ZX2 sensors, with their separate amplifier units, feature an even more compact sensing head. Both models have a digital display to provide an instant readout of distance to target and, in ZX2 models, the displayed value can be scaled to suit specific user requirements.

The ZX2 models also offer a scalable analogue output that is user selectable as voltage or current, and a range of advanced functions that allow, for example, the determination of average, peak-to-peak, sample, minimum and maximum measurements. Pairs of ZX2 sensors can be used for thickness measurements.