3-Color Display Digital Gap Checker

F type 0.01 to 0.03 mm G type 0.02 to 0.15 mm H type 0.05 to 0.30 mm RoHS
Rated distance range (Displayable/Settable range: 0 to 60) Rated distance range (Displayable/Settable range: 10 to 300) Rated distance range (Displayable/Settable range: 30 to 500)

Monitoring
of the outlet Confirm at a glance if a workpiece is placed or not!
pressure
Main screen
A 2 outputs type ON: Placed OFF: Not placed Workpiece
has been added. Workpiece

Monitoring Monitoring
of the of the supply
gap size pressure
The clearance distance between the detection
surface and the workpiece can be found intuitively!
Sub screen
Switch output
Large gap
Workpiece

When the workpiece is away

from the detection surface,
the level meter will not reach

…
Switch point the switch point value bar.
value bar
Level meter

When the workpiece is seated

on the detection surface, the
level meter will reach the
Workpiece switch point value bar.
Small gap

Detection surface
The number of level meter symbols changes
Detection nozzle depending on the clearance between the work-
Air piece and the detection surface. Even clear-
ances which cannot be visually confirmed are
indicated on the display.

Simple Setting
Change the settings while
checking the displayed value! STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
Snap shot function
Pressing the and buttons simultaneously

3
Placement
Workpiece
status for a minimum of 1 second will make the switch point
the same as the current displayed value!
steps Clearance gauge
Press the Press the
···Page 1
Air button. Press the or button button
to set the switch point value. to complete.

Energy Saving ···Page 2 Manifold ···Page 5

• Air consumption: 60% reduction ∗ For the G type

Centralized lead wire (With control unit)

Environmental Resistance ···Page 1

• Improved drainage resistance: increased by 10 times or more

∗ Compared with the ISA2 based on SMC’s specific testing conditions (Oil proof test)
Centralized lead wire
• Easier maintenance

ISA3 Series
CAT.ES100-105D
3-Color Display Digital Gap Checker ISA3 Series

3-Step Setting (Switch Point Change Mode)

Simple setting of the switch point value (point at Pressing the and buttons simultaneously for a minimum of 1 second

which the clearance reaches the switch point value) Snap shot
function
then releasing the buttons when the displayed switch point value disappears
will make the switch point the same as the current displayed value.

Switch point
Clearance gauge setting
Placed
Displayed (Switch output ON)
value
Workpiece
Switch
point
value
Switch point value ≥ Displayed value

Not placed
Air (Switch output OFF)

1 For setting purposes, place a workpiece 2 Press the or button 3 Press the button
Switch point value < Displayed value
then press the button. to set the switch point value. to complete the setting.

Features of the 2-Screen, 3-Color Digital Display

The seating condition can be checked at a glance. The sub screen can display 1 of 6 display options.
Main screen

Workpiece Workpiece

Placed Not placed

(Switch output ON) (Switch output OFF)

Sub screen

Level meter Displayed value SUP side pressure OUT side pressure Switch point value Display OFF

∗ The displayed value is a reference value obtained by converting the distance between the workpiece and the detection surface into a digital
numerical value. It is not displayed in units. For details, refer to the Relationship Between Displayed Value and Distance on page 14.

Improved Environmental Resistance

Easier maintenance Measures against drainage
The internal orifice part can be removed for cleaning. It is not necessary to remove the piping or
metal connection fitting for cleaning even when the product is installed in the user’s equipment.
Drainage increased
resistance: by 10 times or more
∗ Based on SMC’s specific testing conditions (Oil proof test)
∗ Compared with the ISA2

Withstand pressure increased by 3 times∗1

compared with

600 kPa
Orifice
the ISA2
Max.:
∗1 Compared with the ISA2 with a 0.2 MPa pressure gauge

High-pressure flushing
∗ Once the orifice has been removed, the switch point will need to be set again. ∗ The switch output will be OFF during flushing.

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2 Outputs Type
1. Outlet pressure, 2. Gap size, or 3. Supply pressure can be selected for OUT2.

OUT2

3. Supply 1. Outlet
pressure pressure
Selection

Sensor Sensor
2. Gap
Supply pressure size Detection nozzle

Orifice
ISA3

The pressure and gap size are detected by the pressure sensors
at the front and back of the orifice before output.

1. Monitoring of the Outlet Pressure

OUT2 detection of rising pressure when a workpiece Can discern between 2 different types of workpiece
is not placed that signifies detection nozzle clogging. Can detect raw material workpieces and
defective workpieces via the pressure (OUT2)
ON
OUT1 ON ON
ON
OFF OUT1 ON
OFF
ON Unnecessary outputs can be
reduced by setting the response time. ON ON
OUT2 OUT2 ON
OFF OFF
Placed Placed Displacement of Placed
Displacement of outlet pressure Placed
Start-up 1 s or more
outlet pressure
1 s or less (Can be set) OUT2 set range
OUT2 set range
(Window comparator) When the nozzle is clogged, the pressure
rises when a workpiece is not placed. Not placed
Not placed Not placed
Workpiece Workpiece
Workpiece 1 Workpiece 2
(Raw material) (After machining)

Placed When not placed Placed When not placed

(Clogging)
Only nozzle clogging can be detected by the window comparator mode and setting the response time.

2. Monitoring of the Gap Size 3. Monitoring of the Supply Pressure

Can discern between 2 different types of workpiece Detection of rated pressure range via OUT2
Can detect the difference between
raw material workpieces and ON
OUT2
defective workpieces via the gap size OFF
ON

ON Rated
OUT1 ON pressure range
OFF Pressure
ON 100 kPa 200 kPa
OUT2 ON ON
OFF
Displacement of Not placed
gap size
OUT2 set value
Placed Placed
OUT1 set value

Workpiece 1 Workpiece 2
(Raw material) (After machining)

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Application Examples

Confirmation of the reference plane

for the press fitting of shafts
ON: Placed
Shaft

Reference
plane

OFF: Not placed

Reference
plane

Confirmation of close contact with Confirmation of close contact with

the reference plane for machining the workpiece for machining

Main Functions
Display OFF mode Security code
Display OFF mode can be se- When the security code is acti- Security code:
The numerical Input an arbitrary
lected. The display can be turned value disappears vated, the code needs to be entered 3-digit code.
OFF to reduce power consump- and only the before the product can be operated.
decimal points
tion. blink.

Displayed value compensation

Display color The displayed value can be corrected within ±20% R.D. of the
The color of the main display When ON: Green When OFF: Orange displayed value at the time of shipment.
can be set to change depending
When ON: Orange When OFF: Green
upon the output activity. The
Normally: Orange Forced output
display color change makes vis-
ual identification of the output Normally: Green The output can be fixed to an ON/OFF state when starting the
ON/OFF easier. system or during maintenance. This enables the confirmation of
the wiring and prevents system errors due to unexpected output.

Unit conversion
Zero-clear of pressure value
The pressure unit dis- Display unit kPa bar psi
played on the sub screen The pressure value displayed on the sub screen can be cleared to
Minimum setting resolution 1 0.01 0.1
can be changed. zero.

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With Control Unit

ISA3 Series
How to Order

ISA3 G C N M 2 B L 1
Rated distance range
F 0.01 to 0.03 mm 2-port solenoid valve
G 0.02 to 0.15 mm rated voltage
H 0.05 to 0.30 mm Output specifications Nil
24 VDC
N NPN 1 output 1 *11
100 VAC
P PNP 1 output 2 *11
110 VAC
Piping specifications A *14 NPN 2 outputs *11 Produced upon receipt of order
Supply side Detection side B *14 PNP 2 outputs
*14 2 switch outputs type Regulator (Refer to page 18.)
OUT1: Gap size detection N*10 Without regulator
OUT2: Gap size, outlet pressure, 0*10 Without pressure gauge
supply pressure detection 1 Round type pressure gauge
0.4 MPa
(Select from the above.) 2

With regulator
Square type pressure gauge MPa single
ø4 One-touch fitting *1
C Rc1/8 3 Round type pressure gauge notation
Unit specifications of 0.2 MPa
4 Square type pressure gauge
pressure value
5*10 Round type pressure gauge MPa-psi double notation
With unit 0.4 MPa
Nil 6*10 Square type pressure gauge psi single notation
conversion function *12
7*10 Round type pressure gauge MPa-psi double notation
M Fixed SI unit *13 0.2 MPa
ø6 One-touch fitting *2 8*10 Square type pressure gauge psi single notation
*12 Under the New Measurement Act,
*10 Produced upon receipt of order
digital gap checkers with the unit
conversion function are not Control unit (Regulator, 2-port valve)
F G1/8 *3 permitted for use in Japan.
Control unit
*13 Unit: kPa
Stations (Supply port: Left side)
G1/8 *3 1 1 station
*1 W hen F is selected for the rated 2 2 stations
distance range 3 3 stations
*2 When G or H is selected for the L
4 4 stations
rated distance range 5 5 stations
*3 Conforming to ISO 1179-1
6 6 stations

Option 1 (Cable)
Straight *5 *6 Centralized lead wire Control unit
(Lead wire only) *4 *5 (Supply port: Right side)
Nil
R
S
Right angle *5 *6

L
Control unit piping specifications *8
Gap checker piping specifications Supply port piping specifications
N None Centralized lead wire
C Rc1/4
(With bracket) *4 *5 G1/4 *9
*4 C annot be selected for 1 station F
One set is provided per manifold. *8 W
 hen the control unit is mounted, the piping
A centralized lead wire is specifications of the supply port will be changed
provided with M12 connectors due to piping specification of the gap checker.
for the number of stations. *9 Conforming to ISO 16030
Refer to page 21 for details.
*5 At the factory, the options are T Option 2 (Bracket)
not attached to the product, but With bracket *7
Bracket
packed together with it for
shipment.
*6 Cables are provided for the
B
number of stations.

*7 The bracket for control unit is shipped mounted on the product.

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Relationship Between Displayed Value and Distance Detection Nozzle Shape

The graphs below show the relationship between the displayed The nozzle shape must be similar to Fig. 1.
value and distance. Do not chamfer the nozzle as shown in Fig. 2, as the
* The data shown below are for reference. They change characteristics will be affected.
depending on the individual product differences, machining
dimensions of the nozzle, etc. Fig. 1: Recommended nozzle Fig. 2: Unsuitable nozzle shape
shape
Test conditions

Detection nozzle: ø1.5

Detection nozzle piping:
F type ø4 x ø2.5 tube 1 m, 3 m, 5 m/
G, H type ø6 x ø4 tube 1 m, 3 m, 5 m ø1.5

Supply pressure: 200 kPa

2 or more
ISA3-F
60
3m
1m
50
5m
ø3 or more
Displayed value

40

30

20 Internal Circuits and Wiring Examples

10 ISA3-mmN NPN (1 output)
Brown DC (+)
0

Load
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Main circuit

Black OUT1
Actual distance [mm] +
White N.C. 24 VDC
–
Blue DC (–)
ISA3-G
300
ISA3-mmP PNP (1 output)
250
1m Brown DC (+)
5m
Displayed value

200 Black OUT1

Main circuit

3m +
Load

24 VDC
150 White N.C. –

Blue DC (–)
100

50
ISA3-mmA NPN (2 outputs)
0 Brown DC (+)
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3
Load

Black OUT1
Main circuit

Actual distance [mm]

+
Load

24 VDC
* Values of 9 and under are displayed as “0.” White OUT2 –
ISA3-H
Blue DC (–)
500
450
3m
400
1m ISA3-mmB PNP (2 outputs)
350 Brown DC (+)
Displayed value

300
Black OUT1
Main circuit

5m
250 +
Load

24 VDC
200 White OUT2 –
Load

150 Blue DC (–)

100
50
0 * R
 efer to the Web Catalog for wiring details of the VX2 series
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 (2-port solenoid valve).
Actual distance [mm]

* Values of 29 and under are displayed as “0.”

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