ZM18

ZM18

ZM18

Product catalog summary
Overview
The ZM18 product family is a versatile and reliable line of laser products suitable for positioning aids and image processing applications. Featuring a Ø20mm laser head and M18 thread, these lasers are easy to mount and adaptable for various uses. Available in blue, green, red, or infrared wavelengths, they offer a range of electronic features and are designed for both standard and high-end machine vision applications.

Key Features
  • Manual or fixed focus options
  • TTL modulation up to 500 kHz
  • Analog intensity control
  • Optical output power up to 200 mW
  • Wavelengths ranging from 405 to 830 nm
  • IP67 water and dust protection

System Specifications
  • Wavelengths: 405-450 nm, 520 nm, 532 nm, 635-685 nm, 785-830 nm
  • Output power: Up to 200 mW depending on the model
  • Pointing stability: <15 μrad/°C
  • Long-term power stability: ±3% over 24 hours
  • Start-up time: <2 seconds

Electrical Specifications
  • Operating voltage: 5 - 30 VDC
  • Operating current: Max 300-500 mA depending on the model
  • Protection: Over temperature, reverse polarity, and transient protection
  • Connection: 4-pin M12 plug

Optical Specifications
  • Fan angles: 5° to 90° for homogeneous lines
  • Line straightness: <0.05% of line length
  • Line uniformity: <25% typical
  • Focus range: 100 mm to 10,000 mm

Environmental Conditions
  • Operating temperature: -10°C to +50°C
  • Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C
  • Humidity: <90%, non-condensing

Mechanical Specifications
  • Weight: 40 g to 85 g depending on the model
  • Length: 108 mm to 138 mm depending on the model
  • Material: Aluminium
  • Protection class: IP67

Compliance
The ZM18 family complies with CE directives 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU, and 2006/25/EU. The product is subject to technical changes and was last updated in October 2019.
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Catalog excerpts

ZM18-1

Datasheet Product Family ZM18 Product Family ZM18 The perfect allrounder The ZM18 family is a long-proven product line that is useful as a positioning aid and in image processing applications. With a Ø20mm laser head and an M18 thread, they are easy to mount and can be used in a variety of ways. The ZM18 lasers are available in blue, green, red, or infrared wavelengths and offer various electronic features. The modular product selector allows the assembly of product features either for a standard positioning task as well as for a high-end machine vision application with demands towards the communication and modulation of the laser. A easy-to-use focusing mechanics, optical output power up to 200mW, and the IP67 water and dust protection are standard features of this product family. Easy Installation Shock Resistant Different Wavelengths available Highlights • Manual or fixed focus • Optical output power up to 200 mW • Industrial standard • Analog intensity control Machine Vision Triangulation Sensors High-Precision Positioning Tasks Order Code - Product family Size of head

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ZM18-2

Datasheet Product Family ZM18 System specifications Wavelength tolerance nm (typical) Wavelength drift nm / K (typical) Electronic versions Pointing Stability prad / °C Long-term power stability (24h) ±3 % over operating temperature range Laser operation mode Electrical specifications Operating voltage Electrical isolation Power consumption Communication interfaces Over temperature protection and LED pre-failure indicator, reverse polarity and transient protection (ESD, burst & surge) Potential-free housing 4-pin M12 plug <2,7 W <2,7 W <2,7 W <2 W <2,5 W Optical specifications Line straightness...

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ZM18-3

Electronic versions B Available Wavelengths 532-785 Rise Time (Mod High => 90%) na Environmental conditions Mechanical specifications Protection class

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ZM18-4

Datasheet Product Family ZM18 136 (manual focus) 136 (manual focus) 136 (fixed focus) M12 4-pin: A-Coding Male Connector According to IEC 61076-2-101 X 1.1 Digital modulation TTL (only S3, H3) Analog modulation (only S3, H3) CE-Conformity according to the directives 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU and 2006/25/EU. Subject to technical change. Version: October 2019

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