Datasheet ZFX-C10, ZFX-C15 Datasheet (OMRON)

Cat. No. Z251-E1-01

Smart Sensor
ZFX-C10/C15

Vision Sensor with
built-in LCD monitor

USERS MANUAL

APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS
(Please Read)

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User's Manual

BEFORE USE

BASIC OPERATIONS

SETTING THE MEASUREMENT
CONDITIONS

FUNCTIONS USED DURING OPERA­TION

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

PARALLEL INTERFACE

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Smart Sensor

Vision Sensor with built-in LCD monitor
ZFX-C10

APPENDICES

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READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT

Please read and understand this document before using the products. Please consult your OMRON
representative if you have any questions or comments.

WARRANTY

OMRON’s exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.

OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NON­INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS.
ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT
THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE. OMRON
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS,
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.

In no event shall responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which
liability is asserted.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS
REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON’S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE
PROPERLY HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO
CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR.

SUITABILITY FOR USE

THE PRODUCTS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE NOT SAFETY RATED. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED OR
RATED FOR ENSURING SAFETY OF PERSONS, AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A SAFETY COMPO­NENT OR PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
Please refer to separate catalogs for OMRON’s safety rated products.

OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the
combination of products in the customer’s application or use of the product.

At the customer’s request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings
and limitations of use that apply to the products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete
determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other
application or use.

The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses
listed may be suitable for the products:

• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or

uses not described in this document.

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• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical

equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate industry

or government regulations.

• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.

Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.

NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO
ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR
THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

PERFORMANCE DATA

Performance data given in this document is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does
not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON’s test conditions, and the users must correlate
it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and Limitations of
Liability.

CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS

Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other
reasons.

It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant
construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the product may be changed without any
notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your
application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative at any time to confirm actual
specifications of purchased products.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when
tolerances are shown.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.

PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS

OMRON shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable product, or any consequence
thereof.

COPYRIGHT AND COPY PERMISSION

This document shall not be copied for sales or promotions without permission.

This document is protected by copyright and is intended solely for use in conjunction with the product. Please
notify us before copying or reproducing this document in any manner, for any other purpose. If copying or
transmitting this document to another, please copy or transmit it in its entirety.

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Meanings of Signal Words

The following signal words are used in this manual.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or
moderate injury, or may result in serious injury or death. Additionally there may be
significant property damage.

Meanings of Alert Symbols

The following alert symbols are used in this manual

Indicates general prohibitions for which there is no specific symbol.

Indicates the possibility of laser radiation.

Indicates the possibility of explosion under specific conditions.

This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons.

Do not use it for such purposes.

The camera with lighting emits visible light, which may adversely affect the eyes in rare instances.

Do not look directly into the light emitted from the Camera. When the subject is a specular

reflective object, protect your eyes from reflected light.

A lithium battery is built into the Controller and may occasionally combust, explode, or burn if

not treated properly.

Dispose of the Controller as industrial waste, and never disassemble, apply pressure that

would deform, heat to 100 °C or higher, or incinerate the Controller.

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Precautions for Safe Use

The following points are important to ensure safety, so make sure that they are strictly observed.

1.Installation Environment

• Do not use the product in environments where it can be exposed to inflammable/explosive gas.

• To secure the safety of operation and maintenance, do not install the product close to high-voltage devices

and power devices.

• Install the product in such a way that its ventilation holes are not blocked.

• Tighten mounting screws at the torque specified in this manual.

2.Power Supply and Wiring

• The voltage and AC power supply must be within the rated range (24 VDC ±10%).

• Reverse connection of the power supply is not allowed.

• Use the power supply within the rated load.

• High-voltage lines and power lines must be wired separately from this product. Wiring them together or

placing them in the same duct may cause induction, resulting in malfunction or damage.

• Use the product within the power supply voltage specified in this manual.

• Use a DC power supply with safety measures against high-voltage spikes (safety extra low-voltage circuits

on the secondary side).

• Tighten mounting screws at the torque specified in this manual.

3.Other

• Do not use this product in safety circuits associated with nuclear power and human life.

• Do not disassemble, repair, modify, deform by pressure, or incinerate this product.

• Dispose of this product as industrial waste.

• Connect the exclusive devices (Camera and Controller). The product might break down or malfunction if

you use a part not included in the exclusive products.

• Should you notice any abnormalities, immediately stop use, turn OFF the power supply, and contact your

OMRON representative.

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Precautions for Correct Use

Observe the following precautions to prevent failure to operate, malfunctions, or undesirable effects on product
performance.

1.Installation Site

Do not install this product in locations subjected to the following conditions:

• Ambient temperature outside the rating

• Rapid temperature fluctuations (causing condensation)

• Relative humidity outside the range of 35 to 85%

• Direct vibration or shock

• Reflection of intense light (such as other laser beams, electric arc-welding machines, or ultra-violet light)

• Direct sunlight or near heaters

• Strong magnetic or electric field

Also, do not install this product in locations subjected to the following conditions to ensure its protective
performance as described in the specifications:

• Presence of corrosive or flammable gases

• Presence of dust, salt, or iron particles

• Water, oil, or chemical fumes or spray, or mist atmospheres

2.Power Supply and Wiring

• When using a commercially available switching regulator, make sure that the FG terminal is grounded.

• If surge currents are present in the power lines, connect surge absorbers that suit the operating

environment.

• Before turning ON the power after the product is connected, make sure that the power supply voltage is

correct, there are no incorrect connections (e.g. load short-circuit) and the load current is appropriate.

Incorrect wiring may result in breakdown of the product.

• Before connecting/disconnecting cables, make sure that the product is turned OFF. The product may break

down if it is connected/disconnected while the power is ON.

• For cables, use only the exclusive products specified in this manual.

p.14, p.15

• Use only combinations of the Camera and Controller specified in this manual.

• Do not turn the power OFF in the following instances. Doing so will damage data that is in the process of

being saved.

- While data is being saved on the Controller

- While data is being saved on the SD card

• The LCD panel has been made using precision technology, and sometimes a few pixels are missing in the

panel. This is due to the structure of the LCD panel, and is not a malfunction.

• Do not remove the base from the Camera.

3.Maintenance and Inspection

Do not use thinner, benzene, acetone or kerosene to clean the Camera and Controller. If large dust particles
adhere to the Camera, use a blower brush (used to clean camera lenses) to blow them off. Do not use breath
from your mouth to blow the dust off. To remove dust particles from the Camera, wipe gently with a soft cloth
(for cleaning lenses) moistened with a small amount of alcohol. Do not use excessive force to wipe off dust
particles. Scratches to the Camera might cause error.

4.Ventilation Film

• Do not peel of the ventilation film or prod it with a sharp-pointed object. This might impair its protective
structure.

• Do not cover the ventilation film. Doing so might cause the Camera's front panel to cloud.

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5.Optional Lighting Connector

When the optional lighting is not connected, be sure to attach the connector cap. Otherwise, its protective
structure might be impaired.

Editor's Note

■ Meaning of Symbols

Menu items that are displayed on the Controller's LCD screen, and windows, dialog boxes and other GUI
elements displayed on the PC are indicated enclosed by brackets "[ ]".

■ Visual Aids

Important

Indicates points that are important to achieve the full product performance,
such as operational precautions.

Note

Indicates application procedures.

Indicates pages where related information can be found.

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MEMO

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CONTENTS

1.BEFORE USE

ZFX-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Mounting and Connecting Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Overview of Settings and Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Outline of MENU mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Measurement Items and Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Initializing Controller Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Saving Setup Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

2.BASIC OPERATIONS

Inspection Setup and Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting Measurement Conditions - MENU Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Checking the Measurement Status - ADJ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Starting Measurement - RUN Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Clear Images Cannot be Obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Measurement Target Cannot be Measured Accurately Due to Movement . . . . . 43

To Output Measurement Values to a PC or PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

To Output Position Information of Measurement Targets as Actual Coordinates 44

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3.SETTING THE MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS

Setting Measurement Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Shape Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Pattern Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Sensitive Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Size Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Edge Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Bright/Color Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

HUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Inspection by Individual Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Defect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Image Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Cameras/Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Gain Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Partial Function Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Image Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Light Control (Recipe Functions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Registering Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Position Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Additional Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Setting Reflection of Individual Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

4.FUNCTIONS USED DURING OPERATION

Monitoring the Measurement Status - RUN Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Displaying Measurement Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Switching the Image Display Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Checking/Adjusting the Measurement - ADJ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Checking Measurement Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Switching the Image Display Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Using a Saved Image to Perform Re-measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Adjusting Measurement Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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5.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Bank Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Bank Data Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Bank Group Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Communication Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Operation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Measurement Control Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Operation Conditions during Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Setting/Changing the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Setting/Changing the Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Clearing Saved Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Saving/Loading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

SD Card Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Checking Density Distribution (Profile) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Checking the Communication Status with External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Displaying the Controller Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

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6.PARALLEL INTERFACE

Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Parallel Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Internal Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Signal I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Input Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Output Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Timing Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Measurement (Handshaking OFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Measurement (Handshaking ON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Commands Other than for Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Signal Operation in terms of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

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7.APPENDICES

Error Messages and Corrective Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

List of Available Functions for Each Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

AUTO Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

AUTO Setting of Measurement Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

AUTO Setting in Individual Adjustment Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Specifications and External Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Accessories & Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

LED Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Requirements from Regulations and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Summary of Requirements to Manufactures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Summary of Requirements to User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Definitions of Laser Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Basic Knowledge for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

How Color Images are Processed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Color Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Color Pickup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Hue, Saturation and Brightness Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

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BEFORE USE

ZFX-C 14

System Configuration 14

Part Names and Functions 16

Mounting and Connecting Devices 19

Installing Cameras 19

Installing the Controller 25

Connecting Devices 28

Overview of Settings and Measurement 31

Operation Modes 31

Outline of MENU mode 32

Measurement Items and Banks 33

Initializing Controller Settings 35

Saving Setup Data 36

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ZFX-C

3 42

1

The ZFX-C is a series of vision sensors that senses objects by their “surfaces.“ Objects captured by a camera
can be checked on the built-in 3.5-inch LCD monitor.

System Configuration

Basically, the ZFX-C is configured by the Controller and the camera.

Other external devices can be selected to be used in combination with the ZFX-C according to the user’s
specific requirements.

Cameras with lighting

(cable built-in)

- Color camera
ZFX-SC10/SC50/SC50W

ZFX-SC90/SC90W

ZFX-SC150/SC150W

- Monochrome camera
ZFX-SR10/SR50

Camera only

- Color camera
ZFX-SC

- Monochrome camera
ZFX-S

A CCTV lens and light
source will be required.

Touch pen

(*1)

Camera cable

ZFX-VS/VSR

Controller
ZFX-C_

Monitor cable

FZ-VM

SD Card (*4)

RS-232C cable

ZFX-XPT2A

RS-422 cable

ZFX-XPT2B

Parallel I/O cable

ZFX-VP

LCD monitor (option)

FZ-M08 (*2)

PC

USB

Ethemet

Console
ZFX-KP

PLC

(*3)

*1: The Touch Pen (ZFX-TP) is supplied with the Controller.

*2: The same image as in the Controller's LCD monitor can be displayed in the LCD monitor (option).

*3: The console can be used instead of the Controller's keys and menu buttons.

*4: Conforms to the SD Card “Physical layer specifications 1.01.”

File format: FAT16

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Options

Extension cable for connecting cameras and the Controller

Cameras with lighting

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Extension cable

(*1)

Extension cable

(*1,*2)

(cable built-in)

Camera only

Camera cable

ZFX-VS/VSR

2 m

5 to 18 m

3 m/8 m

8 to 19 m

ZFX-XC_A/XC_AR

3m/8m

ZFX-XC_A/XC_AR

3m/8m

*1: Up to two ZFX-XC_A/XC-AR can be connected between the camera cable and the Controller.

*2: Two ZFX-XC8A cannot be connected to each other when used with ZFX-VS (8 m.)

Optional lighting

The following optional lighting can be connected to ZFX-SC50/SC50W/SC90/SC90W.

• Bar lighting ZFV-LTL01

• Bar double-lighting ZFV-LTL02

• Bar low-angle lighting ZFV-LTL04

• Light Source for Through-beam Lighting ZFV-LTF01

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Part Names and Functions

Cameras

Cameras with lighting

ZFX­SC10/SR10/SR50

(2)

(4)

ZFX-SC50/SC50W

(3)

(2)

(4)

(3)

(1)

ZFX-SC90/SC90W ZFX-SC150/SC150W

(2)

(4)

(3)

(1)

(3)

(4)

(2)

(2)

Camera only (C-mount type)

ZFX-S/SC

(5)

(6)

(7)

Name. Description

(1)Optional lighting connector This connector is used to connect an optional lighting. (ZFX-SC50/SC50W/

SC90/SC90W)

Important

When no optional lighting is used, make sure that the connector is covered with
the cap. If not, water-resistant performance will be deteriorated.

(2)Ventilation film This film prevents the front panel from condensation.

Important

• Do not peel off or probe the ventilation film with a sharp-pointed object. If you
do that the protective structure rating may no longer be satisfied.

• Do not cover the ventilation film rating. Doing so might cause the front panel
to be condensed.

(3)Focus adjustment control This control is used for adjusting the focus of the image.

(4)Mounting fixture This mounting fixture is used for fastening the camera when installing it. The

mounting fixture can be installed on all of the four mounting surfaces.

(5)Lighting connector This connector is used to connect an external lighting (Strobe Controller).

(6)Camera cable connector

(7)Camera mounting base

This connector is used for connecting to the Controller via a camera cable (ZFX-VS/VSR).

This camera mounting base is fastened with screws to hold the camera in place. The camera
mounting base can be installed on all of the four mounting surfaces.

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Controller

Front

(4)

Operation
panel cover

Top

Bottom

(1)

(2)

CAMERA1

CAMERA2

(1)

ETHERNET

(2) (3)

RS-232C

PARALLEL1

CONSOLE

PARALLEL0

(4) (5)

(9)

OMRON
ZFX-C10

OUTPUT

RUN

(2)

1234

(3)

USB

ENABLE

ERROR

ADJ

MENU RUN

AUTO ESC

SET

PULL OPEN

SD

CARD

(5)

(6)
(7)

(8)

(1)

RGB

Front

Name Function

(1) Indicator “Measuring” indicator (RUN): Lights in green when in the RUN mode.

Error indicator (ERROR): Lights in red when an error occurs.
Judgment indicator (OUTPUT): Lights in orange when the judgment result is

OK or NG according to the setting. (Note)

Trigger indicator (ENABLE): Lights in blue when the ZFX-C is ready for the

measurement trigger input.

(2) LCD monitor/touch panel The LCD monitor displays setup menus and images captured from the cam-

eras. Various settings can be made on the touch panel by tapping menu but­tons in the LCD monitor using the touch pen.

(3) Function keys Specific functions are allocated to the Function keys.

(4) Touch pen The touch pen is used to operate the touch panel. This pen can be attached to

the Controller by tying its strap to the strap holder for the touch pen.

(5) USB port This port is for connecting to a personal computer via a USB cable.

(6) SD card slot This slot is for inserting the SD Card.

When the SD Card is inserted, the SD mark is displayed at the top right of the
screen.
Blue SD mark: The SD card is inserted but not being accessed.
Red SD mark: The SD card is being accessed.

(7) Mode switch This switch selects the operation mode.

MENU: Select this mode when setting measurement conditions.
ADJ: Select this mode when adjusting setting parameters as necessary refer-

encing the image and values displayed on the LCD monitor during con­tinuous test measurement (measurement without measurement data
output to external devices).

RUN: Select this mode when performing measurement.

(8) Control keys These keys are used to perform operations without the use of the touch pen.

(9) Strap holder for touch pen This holder is for attaching the touch pen.

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Note: The judgment result is output to the OR signal via the parallel interface.

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Top

Name Function

(1) Monitor connector This connector is for connecting to the LCD monitor (option) via a monitor

cable.

(2) Camera connector This connector is for connecting to a camera.

Bottom

Name Function

(1) Ethernet port This port is for connecting to a personal computer via a 100Base-TX/10Base-T

cable.

(2) RS-232C/422 connector This connector is for connecting to a PLC via an RS-232C or an RS-422

cable.

(3) Console connector

(4) Power connector

(5)Parallel port This port is for connecting to devices such as a PLC using the parallel

This port is for connecting to the Console.

This connector is for connecting to the DC power supply.

cable. p.14

p.14

p.14

p.28

, p.126

Important

• Attach the connector caps to connectors that are not in use to prevent dust or dirt from getting inside the connectors

and to prevent the Controller from static electricity.

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Installing Cameras

Camera with Lighting

Optical chart

ZFX-SC10/SR10

Setting distance L (mm)

60

50

49

Setting distance (L)

Detection range (H)

ZFX-SR50 ZFX-SC50/SC50W

Setting distance L (mm)

300

194

100

34

0

5

Setting distance L (mm)

190

187

100

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104

9

Detection range H (mm)

38

30

9

10 50

ZFX-SC90/SC90W ZFX-SC150/SC150W

Setting distance L (mm)

160

142

100

67

40

50

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Detection range H (mm)

70

Detection range H (mm)

60

10040

90

31

30

9

10

Setting distance L (mm)

240

227

180

115

100

90

Detection range H (mm)

12080

Detection range H (mm)

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50

160

150

19

Note

• The lens has a fixed focal point. The actual detection range and focal point vary from lens to lens, so adjust the

distance to the measurement target after replacing the lens or camera.

• The camera mounting distance listed in the following tables is an approximate value. Mount the Camera so that

the distance to the measurement target can be adjusted easily.

• If the object size and detection range are incompatible, use a combination of a camera (without lighting), standard

CCTV lens and light source.

Camera Only p.22

Installing the mounting fixture

The mounting fixture can be installed on all of the four mounting surfaces.

Hooks

Mounting
fixture

Grooves on camera

1 Align the two hooks on one side of the mounting fix-

ture with the two grooves on the camera body.

2 Push the other hook down until it is snapped into

place.

Make sure that the mounting fixture is firmly fixed on the
camera.

3 Fasten the mounting fixture at the mounting location

with screws.

Tightening torque

M4: 1.2 N•m
1/4”-20 UNC: 2.6 N•m

Removal procedure

Mounting fixture

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Mounting and Connecting Devices

1 Insert a screwdriver into the gap (one of the two gaps) be-

tween the mounting fixture and the camera case, and re-

move the mounting fixture

.

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Adjusting the camera focus

1 Adjust the distance between the camera and the mea-

surement target and fasten the camera.

Refer to the optical chart and set the camera in a position
so that the area to be checked is within the detection area
(LCD monitor).

Setting distance (L)

Detection range (H)

Focus
adjustment
control

Note

First turn the focus adjustment control slightly to the left and right, to make sure that the Focus adjustment control is
not at the upper or lower limit positions. Do not exert unnecessary force to turn the control at the upper or lower limit
positions as this might damage the control.
(For ZFX-SC90_/SC150_, the control stops turning at the nearest position. It turns free at the farthest position.)

2 Turn the focus adjustment control to the left and right

Optical chart p.19

to adjust the focus.

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21

Camera Only

Optical chart

The values in the following chart are approximations, and the Camera must be adjusted after it is mounted.

Lens model
3Z4S-LE

ML-5018

10000

ML-3519
ML-2514

ML-1614

Camera distance A(mm)Camera distance A(mm)

1000

10000

1000

200

100

40

4 10 100 1000

Detection range(mm)

t0

t2

t0

t50

t60

t45

t50

t40
t45

t40

t35

t35

t30

t30

t25

t25

t20

t20

t15

t5

t10

t15

t2

t5

t10

2 10 100 1000

ML-1214

ML-0813

ML-0614

t: Extension tube

Example
t0: Extension tube

is not required.

t5: 5-mm extension

tube is required.

Lens model
3Z4S-LE

ML-10035

ML-7527

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The X axis of the optical chart shows detection range L (mm), and the Y axis shows the camera distance A
(mm). The curves on the optical chart show the relationship between the detection range and camera distance
for each CCTV lens. The values are significantly different for each lens, so double-check the model of the lens
before using the graph. The “t” values indicate the lengths of the Extension Tubes. The value “t0” shows the
case where an Extension Tube is not required and the value “t5.0” shows the case where a 5-mm Extension
Tube is used.

1

Example

When a 3Z4S-LE ML-5018 CCTV Lens is being used and a detection range of 40 mm is required at the
measurement target, a camera distance of 500 mm and 5-mm Extension Tube are required.

Camera

Extension Tube t_ (mm)

Lens

Camera distance A (mm)

Measurement object

Detection range L (mm)

Lenses and lens diameters

BEFORE USE

Filter thread

Total length

1-32 UNF
(C-mount
thread)

Lens Focal length Brightness

3Z4S-LE ML-0614 6 mm F1.4 30 mm dia. 30 mm M27 P0.5

3Z4S-LE ML-0813 8 mm F1.3 30 mm dia. 34.5 mm M25.5 P0.5

3Z4S-LE ML-1214 12 mm F1.4 30 mm dia. 34.5 mm M27 P0.5

3Z4S-LE ML-1614 16 mm F1.4 30 mm dia. 24.5 mm M27 P0.5

3Z4S-LE ML-2514 25 mm F1.4 30 mm dia. 24.5 mm M27 P0.5

3Z4S-LE ML-3519 35 mm F1.9 30 mm dia. 29 mm M27 P0.5

3Z4S-LE ML-5018 50 mm F1.8 32 mm dia. 37 mm M30.5 P0.5

3Z4S-LE ML-7527 75 mm F2.7 32 mm dia. 42.5 mm M30.5 P0.5

3Z4S-LE ML-10035 100 mm F3.5 32 mm dia. 43.9 mm M30.5 P0.5

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Max. dia.

Maximum outer diameter

Total length Filter size

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Extension Tubes

One or more Extension Tubes can be inserted between the lens and the Camera to focus the Camera image.
Use a combination of one or more of the seven tubes to achieve the required length.

Extension Tube

Model

3Z4S-LE ML-EXR 31 dia. Set of 7 tubes

Important

• Do not use the 0.5-mm, 1.0-mm and 2.0-mm Extension Tubes attached to each other. Since these Extension Tubes

are placed over the threaded section of the Lens or other Extension Tube, the connection may loosen when more

than one 0.5-mm, 1.0-mm or 2.0-mm Extension Tube are used together.

• Reinforcement may be required for combinations of Extension Tubes exceeding 30 mm if the Camera is subject to

vibration.

Maximum outer diameter

Length

Length: 40 mm 20 mm 10 mm 5 mm 1 mm2 mm 0.5 mm

Installing the Camera Mounting Base

The camera mounting base mounted on the bottom of the camera can be installed on all of the four mounting
surfaces. To change the mounting surface, remove the three mounting screws (M2 x 6) from the camera.

Camera Mounting Base

• Tightening torque when fastening the camera mounting base at the mounting location

M4: 1.2 N•m
1/4”-20 UNC: 2.6 N•m

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Installing the Controller

Installation Precautions

To improve heat radiation, install the Controller only in the orientation show below.

1

Right

Do not install the Controller in the following orientations.

Wrong Wrong

Important

• Install the Controller so that the distance between the Controller and other devices is at least the dimensions shown

in the figure below to improve the ventilation.

When installing Controller only:

When installing the Controller With the Exhaust Unit
attached:

Min. 15 mm

BEFORE USE

Min.
50 mm

• Keep the ambient temperature less than 50 °C. If the ambient temperature is higher than 50 °C, install a fan forced

cooling system or an air conditioner to keep the temperature lower than 50 °C.

• Avoid mounting on a panel, in which high-voltage emitting devices are installed to prevent ZFX-C operation from

being affected by noise.

• Allow at least 10 m between the Controller and power lines to keep noise at a low level in the operating environ-

ment.

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Min.
15 mm

Min.
50 mm

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Installing on the DIN Track

1 Hook the Controller’s upper hook onto the DIN track.

1

2 Push the Controller down onto the DIN track until its

lower hook is snapped into place.

2

Important

•Attach the End Plate (sold separately) to both sides of the

Controller on the DIN track.

•Attach the Exhaust Unit (supplied) to the Controller when

installing other devices adjacently on the same DIN track

as the Controller.

OMRON

OUTPUT

ZFX-C10

1234

RUN

p.20

End Plate (sold separately)
PFP-M

USB

ENABLE

ERROR

ADJ

MENU RUN

AUTO ESC

SET

PULL OPEN

SD

CARD

Exhaust Unit

DIN track (sold separately)

PFP-100N (1 m)
PFP-50N (0.5 m)
PFP-100N2 (1 m)

Removing procedure

2

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1 Pull the Controller’s lower hook downwards.

2 Lift up the Controller from its bottom to remove it from

the DIN track.

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Mounting on a Panel

Panel mount adapters

1

Panel

1 Install the long Panel Mount Adapters on the four

holes on the Controller.

1

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3

2

holes on the long Panel Mount Adapter.

3 Install the Controller with Mount Adapters attached

2 Install the short Panel Mount Adapters on the two

onto the panel from the front.

2

1

4 Hook the hooks of the mounting bracket onto the two

4

holes of the longer Mount Adapters and tighten the
screws.

Tightening torque: 1.2 N•m.

5 Make sure that the Controller is firmly fixed on the

Mounting bracket

panel.

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Connecting Devices

Connecting the Controller to the Power Supply

Use a power supply that meets the following specifications.

Item Specification

Power supply voltage Approx. 24 VDC (21.6 to 26.4 VDC)

Output current 1.0 A min.

Recommended power supply S8VS-06024 (24 VDC, 2.5 A)

Recommended electric wire size 0.14 to 1.5 mm2 (max. 1 m)

Important

Use a DC power supply with countermeasures against high voltages (safe extra low-voltage circuits on the secondary
side). If the system must meet UL standards, use a UL class II power supply.

1 Loosen the two screws on the top of the Power con-

nector (male) using a flat-blade screwdriver.

2 Insert the DC power terminal (wire) into the Power

connector (male) and tighten the two screws on the
top of the Power connector to fasten the power termi­nal with the screwdriver.

+

-

24 VDC

Tightening torque: 0.22 to 0.25 N•m.

3 Plug the Power connector (male) into the Controller’s

Power connector (female).

4

Tighten the two screws on the left and right of the Power

connector (male) with the screwdriver to fasten it.

Tightening torque: 0.22 to 0.25 N•m.

Attaching Ferrite Cores

Attach ferrite cores (supplied) to both ends of the camera's cable and the Controller's power cable, respectively.

Ferrite coreFerrite core

Ferrte core

When attaching ferrite cores to the Controller's power
cable, pass the cable once through each ferrite core.

-

+

DC power
supply

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Connecting the Camera to the Controller

1Insert the camera’s connector into the Controller’s

Camera connector.

Make sure that you hear the connector snap firmly into
place when it is connected.

2Tighten the two fastening screws of the Controller’s

Camera connector.

Tightening torque: 0.15 N•m.

Important

•Do not touch the terminals inside the connector.

•Fasten the connector while making sure that it is not subjected

to vibration or shock.

•Do not mount the Controller in such a way that a load is steadily

applied on the connector, for example, with tension applied to

the cables.

To extend the installation distance between cameras and the Controller, see p.15

1

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Disconnection procedure

Loosen the fastening screws (two locations) to unlock the camera’s cable, and then pull the camera’s cable
connector straight out.

Important

• Be sure to hold the connector of the camera to disconnect it. Failure to do so may damage the camera’s cable.

• Do not touch the terminals inside the connector.

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Connecting the Optional Lighting to the Camera

The optional lighting can be mounted to the rear connector of the camera (ZFX-SC50_/SC90_) with a single
motion. Since the power is supplied from the camera side, no power supply is required for the optional lighting.

Remove the cap from the optional light­ing connector on the rear of the camera.

Connector of the
optional lighting

Attaching the Exhaust Unit to the Controller

Attach the Exhaust Unit (supplied) to the Controller when installing other devices next to the Controller on the same
DIN track. The Exhaust Unit also serves as the Touch Pen Holder

Touch Pen Holder

Exhaust Unit

1 Attach the Exhaust Unit to the four mounting holes on

the Controller.

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Overview of Settings and Measurement

ADJ

MENU

RUN

Operation Modes

The ZFX-C has the following three modes. Switch to the desired

MENU

ADJ

RUN

mode before you start operation. To switch the operation mode,
use the mode switch.

Mode switch

Mode Description

MENU mode This mode is for setting the measurement

conditions. The easy-to-follow icon-based
display allows operations to be performed
intuitively.

ADJ mode This mode is for checking the measure-

ment status and adjusting conditions.
Measurement results are only displayed
on the monitor and are not output.

Top Screen

LIVE

Bank

Tool

Top Screen

353ms

OK

0.Bank00

0.Pattern Search

Judge OK
Correlation 92
Position X 462
Position Y 352
Angle 15

Top menu

TEA

System

Setup

Individual result

1

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Save

TEA

RUN mode This mode is used for performing actual

measurement. Measurement results are
displayed on the monitor and output.

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Dsplay SW

Adjust

Top Screen

Individual result

353ms

OK

0.Bank00

0.Pattern Search

Judge OK

Correlation 92

Position X 462
Position Y 352

Angle 15

Previous Next

TEA

Dsplay SW

Capture

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Outline of MENU mode

The MENU mode is broadly divided into three levels. The icons used for basic setup are displayed in the
center.

Use icons other than those in the center whenever required.

These menus are displayed when the Controller is turned

To p Menu

on.

Top menu

Tool

Bank

Setup

System

Save

Setup Menu

These menus are used for setting measurement
conditions.

Setup

Cameras

Register

Item

Position

Top Menu

Add func

This returns to the top menu.

This selects measurement items and sets the measure­ment region. Up to 128 measurement regions can be set.

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Measurement item Menu

Select measurement item

Img Adj

Region

Detail

Setup menu

Limits

This returns to the setup menu.

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Measurement Items and Banks

Measuring Multiple Locations

Up to 32 locations in a single measurement image can be measured. A measurement type is called an "item,"
and desired measurement types are assigned to items 0 to 31.

1

Cap color
(item 0: Hue inspection)

Label attached state
(item 1: Pattern Search)

Label lettering
(item 2: Sensitive Search)

Data for Change of Device Setup

If you register bank data for each individual product, you can reduce the time required for changing the device
setup as all you need to do is to select different bank data to change the measurement conditions.

Bank 0Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 31

For inspection of
product A

For inspection of
product B

For inspection of
product C

For inspection of
product Z

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Relationship between Items and Bank Data

Up to 32 items can be registered to a single bank data. Up to 32 bank data can be set to and saved on the ZFX.

Bank 0

.

Position correction function

setup information

.

Output condition setup

information

Bank 1

Bank 2

Bank 31

Note

• If you use the bank group function, you can set up to 1024 banks.

Item 0

.

Region information

.

Measurement item information

.

Image adjustment information

.

Judgment threshold value information

Item 1

Item 2

Item 31

Bank Settings p.108

• Bank and items can be given any name up to 16 characters.

Bank and item names make it easier to recognize which measurement is being performed when multiple items

and banks have been set.

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Initializing Controller Settings

ADJ

MENU

RUN

Important

The settings of all banks and system settings (excluding the display language setting) are initialized regardless of the
currently selected bank No. To save the settings, back them up to a SD card before performing initialization.

Saving/Loading Data p.121

1

BEFORE USE

LIVE

Bank

Tool

Initialize controller

All stored image

Reset the controller to
factory default settings.

Measure

Startup

ADJ

MENU

Top menu

TEA

OK Cancel

Language

Setup

System

RUN

System

Date

Mode switch

SD

Save

SD

Init.

1 Switch to the [MENU] mode.

The top screen is displayed.

2 Select the [System] icon.

3 Select the [Init] icon.

4 Select [Initialize controller].

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5 Select [OK].

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Saving Setup Data

ADJ

MENU

RUN

After you have set the measurement conditions, be sure to save the setup data.

Important

All settings will be deleted if you turn the power OFF without saving the data.

ADJ

MENU

Top menu

LIVE

TEA

Bank

Tool

Setup

Setting Data will be saved.

OK Cancel

RUN

Mode switch

System

Save

1 Switch to the [MENU] mode.

The top screen is displayed.

SD

2 Select the [Save] icon.

3 Select [OK].

Note

Data Saved on the Controller

Bank settings and system settings are saved internally on the Controller. Image data is not saved on the Controller.
Save image data on the SD card.

When Using the Bank Group Function

Bank data that is set to bank group 0 is saved internally on the Controller. When the bank data of bank groups 1 to
31 is saved, the bank data on the SD card is overwritten with the bank data of bank groups 1 to 31.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Inspection Setup and Measurement 38

Setting Measurement Conditions - MENU Mode 38
Checking the Measurement Status - ADJ Mode 42
Starting Measurement - RUN Mode 42

Troubleshooting 43

Clear Images Cannot be Obtained 43
Measurement Target Cannot be Measured Accurately Due to

Movement
To Output Measurement Values to a PC or PLC 44
To Output Position Information of Measurement Targets as

Actual Coordinates 44

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Inspection Setup and Measurement

The following describes the flow of basic setup using, as an example, inspection of whether different types of
objects are mixed in.

OK NG

Setting Measurement Conditions - MENU Mode

On the ZFX, a 3-step operation completes basic inspection setup.

step1

Selecting measurement
items

Shape

Size

Edge

Bright&Color

Application

Cameras

Measurement
type group

Register

Pattern

Position

Item

Sensiti.

Add func

Measurement

Measurement
items

items

step2

Setting measurement
regions

New

Enclose the desired measurement
area.

Move [130,140]

TEA

step3

Executing automatic
setting

Register model

Reference model

Search region

Reference point

Img Adj

AUTO

The optimum measurement
conditions are automatically set just
by selecting [AUTO].
Measurement conditions can al so be
checked and changed.

Region

Detail

TEA

Limits

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step 1

ADJ

MENU

RUN

Selecting measurement items

Tool

Shape

Size

Edge

Bright&Color

Application

LIVE

Bank

MENU

ADJ

Top menu

TEA

Setup

Pattern

RUN

Mode switch

System

Save

Sensiti.

1 Switch to the MENU mode.

The top screen is displayed.

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2 Select the [Setup] icon.

3 Select [Shape].

Cameras

Register

Item

Position

Add func

4 Select the [Pattern] icon.

Note

For details on types of measurement items, see "Setting
Measurement Conditions" in Chapter 3.

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step 2

Setting measurement regions

Register model

Reference model

Search region

Reference point

Inspect

Circle

Box

Circum

Polygon

Inspect

New

Img Adj

Img Adj

Elipse

Region

Region

Move

TEA

Detail

Detail

1 Select [Register model].

TEA

Limits

2 Select [Box].

TEA

Limits

[130,140]

3 Enclose the desired measurement area.

First, move the region. Next, select [Size] and apply the
size.

Note

Size Apply Cancel

The location of the region can be changed or the region
resized by the amount of drag movement if you drag any­where on screen. (The drag start position need not be the
line of the region.) To set a region on top of [Cancel] or
other buttons at the bottom of the screen, drag somewhere
else on screen.

Setting the Region p.174

4 Select [Apply].

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step 3

AUTO

ESC

Executing automatic setting

AUTO

ESC

Register model

Reference model

Search region

Reference point

Img Adj

Auto

AUTO key

Region

Detail

1 Either press the AUTO key on the controller or select

[AUTO] on screen.

Note

When the automatic setting is executed, the following
parameters are set to their optimum values.

• Img Adj (filter setup)

TEA

• Limits (Differs according to measurement item.)

• Detail (Differs according to measurement item.)
Automatically made settings can be checked in each of the

Limits

setup screens.

AUTO Setting p.148

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Checking the Measurement Status - ADJ Mode

ADJ

MENU

RUN

ADJ

MENU

RUN

Check whether or not measurement can be performed accurately under the conditions you have set, and
adjust threshold values. Measurement results are only displayed on screen and are not output to external
devices.

ADJ

MENU

OK

0.Bank00

0.Pattern Search

Judge OK
Correlation 92
Position X 462
Position Y 352
Angle 15

353ms

RUN

Mode switch

Individual result

TEA

1 Select the ADJ mode.

The results of continuous measurement are displayed on
screen. Make sure that measurement can be performed
accurately and stably.

Previous Next

Dsplay SW

Adjust

Starting Measurement - RUN Mode

When you have checked the measurement conditions you have set, use the RUN mode to perform
measurement. In the RUN mode, measurement results are also output to external devices.

ADJ

MENU

RUN

1 Select the RUN mode.

Mode switch

2 Input the trigger.

Measurement is executed.

Input the trigger using the SET and UP keys.

Note

In the RUN mode, you can switch the display content to
check various information.

Switching display content

Displaying Measurement Information p.100

Important

After you have set the measurement conditions, be sure to save the setup data. All settings will be deleted if you turn
the power OFF without saving the data.

Saving Setup Data p.36

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Troubleshooting

Clear Images Cannot be Obtained

Measurement sometimes cannot be performed successfully (e.g. measurement image is dark or contrast is
low) depending on the characteristics of the measurement target. Sharp images can be obtained by applying
filtering, or performing correction and adjustment to remedy the trouble.

Trouble Remedy Reference

Poor lighting The recipe method light control settings can be used. You can set the lighting

just by selecting the image that meets your specific requirements from the
thumbnails of images automatically taken under different lighting patterns.

Low contrast You can apply filters, such as "Sharpen", to the image to enhance the bound-

aries between shadow and highlight areas.

Uneven image • You can apply filters, such as "Smooth", to the image to smooth out

unevenness in the image.

• White parts of the image can be corrected to be reproduced appropriately
by adjusting the white balance.

Dark image You can raise the camera's sensitivity or lengthen the shutter time to make the

image brighter.

p.85

p.80

p.80, p.110

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Measurement Target Cannot be Measured Accurately
Due to Movement

When the measurement target is moving (e.g. its position or orientation are not fixed), it moves out of the
preset measurement region, which prevents accurate measurement. The ZFX-C is provided with a "position
shift correction function" that corrects the position shift of measurement regions such as this before performing
measurement. The position shift correction function enables measurement targets whose position or
orientation is not fixed to be measured accurately.

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Position Correction p.92

When setting the measurement

region (reference image)

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When the measurement target
moves out of position

The position of the measurement
target is measured after the mea­surement region is shifted by the
amount of position shift.

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To Output Measurement Values to a PC or PLC

Measurement values and judgment results can be output to a personal computer, PLC or other external device.
Set the items to output and the output destination.

The following data can be output.

Output Item Output Destination

Data (measurement val­ues)

Judgment Parallel interface

• Setting Output Content p.114

• Assigning the Data Output Destination p.115

Serial interface (RS-232/RS-422, USB)

Parallel interface

SD card

To Output Position Information of Measurement
Targets as Actual Coordinates

As the controller default, measurement values are output in pixel units and camera coordinates. You can
convert measurement results in pixels to actual dimensions (
enabling the calibration function.

µm or mm) or actual coordinates for output by

Calibration p.86

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SETTING THE MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS

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Setting Measurement Items 46

Shape Inspection 46

Pattern Search 46

Sensitive Search 50

Size Inspection 54

Area 54

Edge Inspection 58

Position 58
Width 63
Count 66

Bright/Color Inspection 69

Bright 69
HUE 71

Inspection by Individual Application 74

Defect 74

Image Adjustment 78

Cameras/Lighting 82

Shutter Speed 82
Gain Setting 82
Partial Function Settings 83
Image Rate 84
Light Control (Recipe Functions) 85
Calibration 86

Registering Images 91

Position Correction 92

Additional Functions 94

Calculation 94
Setting Reflection of Individual Results 97

SETTING THE MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS

Setting Measurement Items

Shape Inspection

Pattern Search

Register an image pattern in beforehand as a model, and search for parts that most resemble an already
registered model. The correlation indicating how much parts resemble each other, the position of the
measurement target, and their angle can be output. Use this function to check for whether different-type
products are mixed in, or to calculate the position of the measurement target.

Setup Measurement

Parts resembling the model are searched for.

Search region (region
for searching model)

Reference point

Model
(image pattern to find)

Region settings

This function sets the region to be registered as the model and the region to search for the model.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Region]

Item Description

Register model This function registers the image pattern to find as the model.

Setting the Region p.174

Reference model The image that is registered as the model can be referenced.

Search region Set the region in which to search for the model.

Reference point Set the coordinates of which part of the model are to be output. The default is the center

position of the model.

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Threshold

This function sets the judgment conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Limits]

Setup Item Description

Correlation Sets the range of the correlation to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 100

Position XY Sets the range of movement in the X- and Y- axes of the measurement target to be judged

as OK.
Range: -9999.999 to 9999.999
(When calibration is OFF, the range of movement for positions X and Y are 0 to 640 and 0
to 480, respectively.)

Angle Sets the range of rotation angle to be judged as OK.

Range: -180 to 180

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0°

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Search point
(enabled only when Veri­fication is set to [ON])

Sets the number of search candidates to be judged as OK.
Range: 0 to 99

Image adjustment (if necessary)

The following items can be changed and set to the image of the measurement target.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj]

Item Description

Color filter

Filtering

BGS* level

*BGS: Background Suppression

For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.78

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Detailed settings (if necessary)

When measurement is not stable, adjust the detailed conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Detail]

Setup Item Setting value Description

Search mode Hi-speed The search is performed at high speed.

Normal (default value) The search is performed in the normal mode for both speed

and precision.

Precision The position is calculated at high precision in sub-pixel units

(units smaller than pixels).

Rotation range 0 to 180°

(default value: 0)

Skipping angle

Interpolation OFF (default value) Calculates the angle in skipping angle units.

Verification OFF (default value) The search is performed in detail near a candidate point having

Candidate level 0 to 100

Calibration OFF (default value)

1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30°
(default value: 10°)

ON

ON The search is performed in detail near all candidate points.

(default value: 60)

ON Measurement results are output using the coordinate value

Sets in which angle range the model (rotated in degree units) is
to be created. The smaller the skipping angle that is set, the
higher the precision becomes, however, the longer the pro­cessing time becomes.

Important

When the rotation range and skipping angle have been
changed, register the model again.

The angle is calculated as a numerical value down to three digits
past the decimal point based on the value obtained in skipping
angle units. Note, however, that the processing time increases.

the highest correlation value.

Select [ON] when the model cannot be searched for stably.

Sets the level at which the model is searched for during a rough
search.
Images having a correlation value at the candidate level or
more are taken to the candidate points in the Verification. Set a
lower level when the model cannot be searched for stably.

Measurement results are output using the camera's coordinate values.

converted by the calibration function.

Note

A rough search is performed in­side the search region to find the
candidate point.

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Verification and candidate level

+

Verification ON

A detailed search is per-

+

+

+

Verification OFF

+

formed at images near all
candidate points.

A detailed search is performed at im­ages near the candidate point having
the highest correlation.

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Note

Models in the range set by Rotation range are created based on the registered model.

Example: When Rotation range is 15° and Skipping angle is 5°

Search Rotation Range

Registered model

-10°

-15°

Most similar model among these model is searched for.

Reference

-5°

5°

10°

15°

Possible output results

The following values can be output when expressions are set.

Item Description Message

Judgment result The judgment result is output. (0:OK, -1:NG, -2: not measured) Judge (JG)

Correlation The degree of match between the measurement image and model

image are output as a correlation value. (0 to 100)

Measurement position The X, Y coordinates of the position where the model was found are

output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

Measurement angle The rotation angle of the model that was found is output. (-180 to 180) Angle (TH)

Search number The number of searches that have a correlation value at the

correlation lower limit value or above is output. (0 to 99)

Reference position

Reference angle The angle when the model was registered is output. (-180 to 180) Ref. angle (ST)

Position difference The position difference obtained by "measurement position -

Angle difference The angle difference obtained by "measurement position - reference

The X, Y coordinates when the model was registered are output.
(-9999.999 to 9999.999)

reference position" is output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

position" is output. (-180 to 180)

Correlation (CR)

Position X, Y
(X, Y)

Search count (N)

Reference X, Y
(SX, SY)

Position dif. X, Y
(DX, DY)

Angle dif. (DT)

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Reference position = position of model when

Reference angle = angle of model when model

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Reference position/angle, position difference/angle difference

model is registered

is registered

Measurement position = position of model found by

measurement

Measurement angle = angle of model found by

measurement

Angle difference
= measurement angle -

reference angle

Position difference
= measurement position - reference position

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Sensitive Search

Use this item to detect minute differences. Models are automatically subdivided to check the degree of match
in detail. The correlation indicating how much parts resemble each other and the position of the measurement
target can be output.

Setup Measurement

Parts resembling the model are searched, and the degree
of match is checked in detail by subdivided models. When
subdivided models are a solid color, the solid color rate
also can be inspected.

Search region (region
for searching model)

Subdivision

Model
(image pattern to find)

Note

Example:

Measurement
count

Comparison with pattern search

Passed product

< Distribution of Measurement Results >

In a pattern search, a difference in correlation values
does not appear, making correlation values difficult to
distinguish as there are small differences.

Reversed

Different type Reversed

Different type

Correlation Correlation

Passed
product

In a Sensitive search, even small differences
can be distinguished.

Threshold

Measurement
count

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Region settings

This function sets the region to be registered as the model and the region to search for the model.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Region]

Item Description

Register model This function registers the image pattern to find as the model.

Setting the Region p.174

Reference model The image that is registered as the model can be referenced.

Search region Sets the region in which to search for the model.

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Threshold

This function sets the judgment conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Limits]

Setup Item Description

Correlation Sets the range of the correlation to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 100

Position XY Sets the range of movement in the X- and Y- axes of the measurement target to be judged

as OK.
Range: -9999.999 to 9999.999
(When calibration is OFF, the range of movement for positions X and Y are 0 to 640 and 0
to 480, respectively.)

Solid color rate Sets the range of solid color to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 100

Angle Sets the range of rotation angle to be judged as OK.

Range: -180 to 180

+/- direction of angle p.47

Image adjustment (if necessary)

SETTING THE MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS

The following items can be changed and set to the image of the measurement target.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj]

Item Description

Color filter

Filtering

BGS level

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For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.78

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Detailed settings (if necessary)

When measurement is not stable, adjust the detailed conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Detail]

Setup Item Setting value Description

Search mode Hi-speed The search is performed at high speed.

Normal (default value) The search is performed in the normal mode for both speed

and precision.

Precision The position is calculated at high precision in sub-pixel units

(units smaller than pixels).

Sensitivity Low

Middle (default value)

High

Rotation range

Skipping angle 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 20,

Interpolation OFF (default value) Calculates the angle in skipping angle units.

Verification OFF (default value) The search is performed in detail near a candidate point having

Candidate level 0 to 100

Solid color check OFF (default value) Select [ON] when inspecting sections of solid color on subdi-

Calibration OFF (default value)

0 to 180° (default value: 0)

30° (default value: 10°)

ON

ON The search is performed in detail near all candidate points.

(default value: 60)

ON

ON Measurement results are output using the coordinate value

The model is subdivided into nine models of up to three divisions in
each of the horizontal and vertical directions and then measured.

The model is subdivided into 25 models of up to five divisions in
each of the horizontal and vertical directions and then measured.

The model is subdivided into 100 models of up to ten divisions in
each of the horizontal and vertical directions and then measured.

Sets in which angle range the model (rotated in degree units) is
to be created. The smaller the skipping angle that is set, the
higher the precision becomes, however, the longer the process­ing time becomes.

The angle is calculated as a numerical value down to three digits
past the decimal point based on the value obtained in skipping
angle units. Note, however, that the processing time increases.

the highest correlation value.

Select [ON] when the model cannot be searched for stably.

Sets the level at which the model is searched for during a rough search.
Images having a correlation value at the candidate level or
more are taken to the candidate points in the Verification. Set a
lower level when the model cannot be searched for stably.

vided models.

Measurement results are output using the camera's coordinate values.

converted by the calibration function.

• Verification and candidate level p.48

• Search Rotation Range p.49

Note

The minimum size of subdivided models is 32 x 32 pixels.

Important

When the sensitivity, rotation range, and skipping angle have been changed, register the model again.

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Possible output results

The following values can be output when expressions are set.

Item Description Message

Judgment result The judgment result is output. (0:OK, -1:NG, -2: not measured) Judge (JG)

Correlation The degree of match between the measurement image and model

image are output as a correlation value. (0 to 100)

Measurement position The X, Y coordinates of the location having the lowest correlation

value, as a result of having calculated the correlation value in detail by
subdivided models, are output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

Solid color rate The rate that the model is a solid color is output. The higher the solid

color rate, the higher the value increases. (0 to 100)

Measurement angle The rotation angle of the model that was found is output. (-180 to 180) Angle (TH)

Correlation (CR)

Position X, Y
(X, Y)

Solid color rate
(SC)

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Size Inspection

Area

The area, gravity and angle of the desired color can be measured. This allows you to inspect the size of the
measurement target, and detect positions and stance.

Setup

Measurement region

The color of the measurement target
is picked up.

Note

When a color camera is connected, up to four colors can be specified as the color to be measured.
When a monochrome camera is connected to the Controller, black-and-white images are binarized. White pixels are
targeted in measurement.

Measurement

Only the picked up color is judged to be the measurement target.

θ

Gravity of desired color

Number of pixels of desired color = area

Angle (angle of main axis)

Image adjustment

This function picks up the color to be measured.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj]

Item Description

Color Pickup/Binary

Filtering

BGS level

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(Filtering and BGS level can be used only when a monochrome camera is connected.)

For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.78

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Region settings

This function sets the measurement region.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Region]

Item Description

Measurement region This function sets the region to be measured.

Setting the Region p.174

Reference registration When the measurement region is set, measurement is executed on the display image,

and the result of execution is registered as the reference value. To re-register only refer­ence values, you can use this function to re-register only reference values based on the
image currently on screen.

Threshold

This function sets the judgment conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Limits]

Setup Item Description

Area Sets the range of the area to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 9999999.999
(When calibration is OFF, the range becomes 0 to 307200.)

Gravity XY Sets the range of movement in the X- and Y- axes of the measurement target to be judged

as OK.
Range: -9999.999 to 9999.999
(When calibration is OFF, the range of movement for positions X and Y are 0 to 608 and 0
to 464, respectively.)

Axis angle Sets the rotating range of the measurement tar-

get to be judged as OK.
Range: -90.0 to 90.0

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Detailed settings (if necessary)

When measurement is not stable, adjust the detailed conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Detail]

Setup Item Setting value Description

Measure axis angle OFF (default value) Sets whether or not to measure the axis angle. When [ON] is

ON

Fill profile OFF (default value) To measure the outer periphery of the measurement target, set

ON

selected, the processing time increases proportionately to the
time it takes to measure the axis angle.

this item to [ON].
When this item is set to [ON], measurement is performed with
all of the area between the start point (colors outside of mea­surement target → measurement target color) and the end
point (measurement target color → colors outside of measure­ment target) inside the measurement region judged to the mea­surement target color.

Measurement
region

Start p oint

When the measurement target color is overlaps the
measurement region

Input image (Fill profile: OFF) Fill profile: ON

Pixels that are measurement target color are not recog­nized as the start point as pixels that are colors outside of
measurement target are next scanned.

When measuring the measurement target with unevenness

The measurement result changes according to the
direction in which the measurement target is fed.

Input image (Fill profile: OFF)

End point

Fill profile: ON

Fill profile: ON

Calibration OFF (default value)

ON

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Measurement results are output using the camera's coordinate values.

Measurement results are output using the coordinate value converted by
the calibration function.

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Possible output results

The following values can be output when expressions are set.

Item Description Message

Judgment result The judgment result is output. (0:OK, -1:NG, -2: not measured) Judge (JG)

Area The area of the measurement target color is output.

(0 to 9999999.999)

Gravity position The X, Y coordinates of the gravity of the measurement target color

are output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

Axis angle The angle of the measurement target color is output.

(-90.0 to 90.0)

Reference area The area when the measurement region is set is output.

(0 to 9999999.999)

Reference position The X, Y coordinates of the gravity when the measurement region is

set are output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

Reference axis angle The angle when the measurement region is set is output.

(-90.0 to 90.0)

Area difference The area difference obtained by "measurement value - reference

value" is output. (-9999999.999 to 9999999.999)

Position difference The position difference obtained by "gravity position - reference

position" is output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

Axis angle difference The axis angle difference obtained by "measurement value -

reference value" is output. (-180.0 to 180.0)

Area (AR)

Gravity X, Y
(X, Y)

Axis angle (TH)

Ref. area (SA)

Reference X, Y
(SX, SY)

Ref. axis angle
(ST)

Area dif. (DA)

Position dif. X, Y
(DX, DY)

Axis angle dif.
(DT)

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Edge Inspection

Position

This item uses the changes in brightness in a region to detect edge(s). Use this item to calculate the
coordinates of the edge(s) of a measurement target.

Setup Measurement

To acquire the X coordinate of the edge

Measurement region
Change in color: light → dark

Region settings

This function sets the measurement region.

The edge is searched in the region according the preset
direction and change in color.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Region]

Item Description

Measurement region This function sets the region to be measured.

Setting the Region p.174

Reference registration When the measurement region is set, measurement is executed on the display image,

and the result of execution is registered as the reference value. To re-register only refer­ence values, you can use this function to re-register only reference values based on the
image currently on screen.

Note

The edge is searched from the start point towards the end point of the region.

Start point End point

Edge search direction

Start p oint

End point

End point

Start point

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Threshold

This function sets the judgment conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Limits]

Setup Item Description

Position XY Sets the range of movement in the X- and Y- axes of the measurement target to be judged

as OK.
Range: -9999.999 to 9999.999
(When calibration is OFF, the range of movement for positions X and Y are 0 to 640 and 0
to 480, respectively.)

Image adjustment (if necessary)

The following items can be changed and set to the image of the measurement target.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj]

Item Description

Color filter

Color Pickup/Binary

Filtering

BGS level

Which of Color filter or Color Pickup is used can be selected at [Detail] - [Color mode].
The default is use of Color filter.

For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.78

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Detailed settings (if necessary)

When measurement is not stable, adjust the detailed conditions. By the automatic setting, the edge search
color is automatically set.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Detail]

Setup Item Setting value Description

Measurement mode Average (default value) Sets the method for calculating the position of the edge(s).

Peak

Bottom

Color mode Filter mode

(default value)

Pickup mode Specify the color to measure to find the edge of that color.

Split size 1 to 99 (default value: 1) Sets the calculation width when the peak/bottom positions are

Color Light → Dark

(default value)

Dark → Light

Edge level 0 to 100

(default value: 50)

Noise level 0 to 255

(default value: 20)

Noise width 0 to 255

(default value: 0)

Calibration OFF (default value) Measurement results are output using the camera's coordinate

ON Measurement results are output using the coordinate value

Color filter processing improves the contrast of images so that
edges are detected.

to be calculated. The peak or bottom is calculated after the
measurement region is split up by the calculation width to find
the edge(s).

Selects the density change direction of the edge(s) to be
detected.

Sets the level of density change to be judged as an edge.

Sets the level to be judged as noise.
When the difference between the minimum and maximum den­sity values in the density region is at the noise level or lower, it
is judged that there are no edges. Set a higher value when
noise causes an edge to be detected by mistake.

Sets the width to be judged as noise.
Set a higher value when noise causes an edge to be detected
by mistake.

values.

converted by the calibration function.

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Measurement mode

Sets the method for calculating the position of the
edge(s).
The side far from the start point of the measurement
region is the peak, and the side near the start point is the
bottom.

Split size

The inside of the measurement region is divided into
smaller areas to search for the edge(s), and the peak/bot­tom/average are calculated. This calculated width is then
set.

Bottom (side near start point)

Start pointEnd point

Average

Peak (side far from start point)

Peak/bottom width

Start pointEnd point

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Edge level

Edges are detected as follows:

1. The density distribution of the entire measurement
region is calculated.

Measurement region

2. The maximum value is taken to 100% from the mini­mum density value.

3. Places where the density of the edge level changes
are detected as edges.

100%

50%

0%

Maximum density value

Edge level

Minimum density value

Noise level

The minimum and maximum density values in the edge detection region are calculated, and it is judged that there
are no edges when the difference between these values is at the noise level or lower. Normally, this setting may be
left it its default value of 20. However, Set a higher value when noise causes an edge to be detected by mistake.
(in region)
Maximum density value - minimum density value < noise level → Judged as "no edge" → Measurement result NG

≥

Maximum density value - minimum density value

Measurement region

Maximum density value 60

Noise level → Judged as "edge" → Taken to be measurement target

Measurement region

Maximum density value 25

Minimum density value 10

60-15>30
Measurement is performed with an edge

Minimum density value 15

25-10<30
Processed as "no edge." (Measurement result is NG.)

judged as being present.

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Noise width

When the density distribution reaches or falls below the
edge level again within the range of the noise width from
the initial edge detection position, the detected point is
regarded as noise. Normally, this setting may be left it its
default value of 0. However, set a higher value when
noise causes an edge to be detected by mistake.

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Noise width (pixel)

50%

Measurement region

Noise is judged as being present
when the density distribution is at
the edge level or lower in the
preset range.

Edge level

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Possible output results

The following values can be output when expressions are set.

Item Description Message

Judgment result The judgment result is output. (0:OK, -1:NG, -2: not measured) Judge (JG)

Edge position The X, Y coordinates of the edge position are output.

(-9999.999 to 9999.999)

Reference position The X, Y coordinates of the edge position when the measurement

region is set are output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

Position difference The difference obtained by "measurement position - reference

position" is output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

For details on reference position, position difference p.49

Position X, Y
(X, Y)

Reference X, Y
(SX, SY)

Position dif. X, Y
(DX, DY)

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Width

This item uses the changes in brightness in a region to detect edge(s). Two edges are found in a single
measurement region, and the distance between these edges is output as a dimension.

Setup Measurement

Two edges are searched in the region.

Measurement region

Star t
point

End
point

(start point side)

Edge 1

Dimension

Region settings

This function sets the measurement region.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Region]

Item Description

Measurement region This function sets the region to be measured.

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Reference registration

When the measurement region is set, measurement is executed on the display image, and the result
of execution is registered as the reference value. To re-register only reference values, you can use
this function to re-register only reference values based on the image currently on screen.

Threshold

Edge 2
(end point side)

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This function sets the judgment conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Limits]

Setup Item Description

Width Sets the range of the edge width to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 9999.999
(When calibration is OFF, the range becomes 0 to 800.)

Position X1, Y1
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Sets the range of movement in the X- and Y- axes to be judged as OK.
Range: -9999.999 to 9999.999
(When calibration is OFF, the range of movement for positions X and Y are 0 to 640 and 0
to 480, respectively.)

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Image adjustment (if necessary)

The following items can be changed and set to the image of the measurement target.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj]

Item Description

Color filter

Color Pickup/Binary

Filtering

BGS level

Which of Color filter or Color Pickup is used can be selected at [Detail] - [Color mode]. The
default is use of Color filter.

For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.78

Detailed settings (if necessary)

When measurement is not stable, adjust the detailed conditions. By the automatic setting, the edge search
color is automatically set.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Detail]

Setup Item Setting value Description

Measurement mode Average (default value) Sets the method for calculating the edge width.

Maximum

Minimum

Color mode Filter mode

(default value)

Pickup mode Specify the color to measure to find the edge of that color.

Split size 1 to 99 (default value: 1)

Color 1/2 Light → Dark

(default value)
Dark → Light

Edge level 1/2 0 to 100

(default value: 50)

Noise level 1/2 0 to 255

(default value: 20)

Noise width 1/2 0 to 255

(default value: 0)

Calibration OFF (default value)

ON Measurement results are output using the coordinate value

Color filter processing improves the contrast of images so that
edges are detected.

Sets the calculation width when the Maximum/Minimum widths are
to be calculated. The Maximum or Minimum is calculated after the
measurement region is split up by the calculation width to find the
edge(s).

Selects the density change direction of the edge(s) to be
detected.

Sets the level of density change to be judged as an edge.

Sets the level to be judged as noise.
When the difference between the minimum and maximum den­sity values in the density region is at the noise level or lower, it
is judged that there are no edges. Set a higher value when
noise causes an edge to be detected by mistake.

Sets the width to be judged as noise.
Set a higher value when noise causes an edge to be detected
by mistake.

Measurement results are output using the camera's coordinate values.

converted by the calibration function.

Split size, Edge level, Noise level, Noise width p.61

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In the Measurement mode, set the edge calculation method.
The start point side of the measurement region is edge 1 and the end point side is edge 2. Each of the peaks and
bottoms are as follows.

Width when [Maximum] is selected

Bottom of edge 1

(side near start point)

Start point

Peak of edge 1
(side far from start point)

Width when [Minimum] is selected

Bottom of edge 2
(side near end point)

End point

Peak of edge 2
(side far from end point)

Possible output results

The following values can be output when expressions are set.

Item Description Message

Judgment result The judgment result is output. (0:OK, -1:NG, -2: not measured) Judge (JG)

Edge width The measured edge width is output. (0 to 9999.999) Width (WD)

Edge position 1/2 The X, Y coordinates of the edge position are output.

(-9999.999 to 9999.999)

Important

The start point side of the region becomes

Position

end point side becomes

Reference edge width The edge width when the measurement region is set is output.

(0 to 9999.999)

Reference edge position
1/2

Width difference The width difference obtained by "measurement value - reference

Position difference 1/2 The difference obtained by "measurement position - reference

The X, Y coordinates of the edge position when the measurement
region is set are output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

value" is output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

position" is output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

X2/Y2.

Position

X1/Y1, and the

Position
X1, Y1, X2, Y2
(X1, Y1, X2, Y2)

Reference width (SW)

Reference
X1, Y1, X2, Y2
(SX1, SY1, SX2, SY2)

Width dif. (DW)

Position dif.
X1, Y1, X2, Y2
(DX1, DY1, DX2, DY2)

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Count

This item uses the changes in brightness in a region to detect edge(s). This item finds the edges of a specified
color (dark/light) in a single measurement region, and outputs the number, width and pitch of the edges.

Setup Measurement

Measurement region

Target color: dark

Width

Number of edges

Region settings

This function sets the measurement region.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Region]

Item Description

Measurement region This function sets the region to be measured.

Pitch (distance between mid points)

Setting the Region p.174

Reference registration When the measurement region is set, measurement is executed on the display image,

and the result of execution is registered as the reference value. To re-register only refer­ence values, you can use this function to re-register only reference values based on the
image currently on screen.

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Threshold

This function sets the judgment conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Limits]

Setup Item Description

Number of edges Sets the range of the number of edges to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 255

Average pitch Sets the range of the edge pitch to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 9999.999
(When calibration is OFF, the range becomes 0 to 640.)

Average width Sets the range of the edge width to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 9999.999
(When calibration is OFF, the range becomes 0 to 640.)

Image adjustment (if necessary)

The following items can be changed and set to the image of the measurement target.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj]

Item Description

Color filter

Color Pickup/Binary

Filtering

BGS level

Which of Color filter or Color Pickup is used can be selected at [Detail] - [Color mode]. The
default is use of Color filter.

For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.78

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Detailed settings (if necessary)

When measurement is not stable, adjust the detailed conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Detail]

Setup Item Setting value Description

Measurement mode Normal (default value) Selects this item in the case of measurement targets whose pin

width and pitch are at least two pixels.

Fine Selects this item to stably measure widths narrower than nor-

mal and the number of gaps.

Color mode Filter mode

(default value)

Pickup mode Specify the color to measure to find the edge of that color.

Target color Light (default value) Selects the target color to be counted as the number of edges.

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edges are detected.

When a color camera is in use, the picked-up color is targeted
for counting when this setting is set to [Light].

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Setup Item Setting value Description

Edge level 0 to 100

(default value: 50)

Noise level 0 to 255

(default value: 20)

Noise width 0 to 255

(default value: 0)

Calibration OFF (default value)

ON Measurement results are output using the coordinate value

Sets the level of density change to be judged as an edge.

Sets the level to be judged as noise.
When the difference between the minimum and maximum den­sity values in the density region is at the noise level or lower, it
is judged that there are no edges. Set a higher value when
noise causes an edge to be detected by mistake.

Sets the width to be judged as noise.
Set a higher value when noise causes an edge to be detected
by mistake.

Measurement results are output using the camera's coordinate values.

converted by the calibration function.

Noise level, Noise width p.61

Note

Edge level

With the count function, the edge is detected by derivative
distribution.

1. The amount of change in directions light → dark and
dark → light is calculated.

2. The place where the amount of change exceeds the
edge level is detected as the edge.

100%

50%

0%

Measurement
region

Max. density
difference value

Edge level

Min. density
difference value

Possible output results

The following values can be output when expressions are set.

Item Description Message

Judgment result The judgment result is output. (0:OK, -1:NG, -2: not measured) Judge (JG)

Number of edges The number of detected edges is output. (0 to 255)

Average pitch The average detected pitch is output. (0 to 9999.999) Average pitch (P)

Minimum pitch The minimum detected pitch is output. (0 to 9999.999) Min. pitch (PL)

Maximum pitch The maximum detected pitch is output. (0 to 9999.999) Max. pitch (PH)

Average width The average detected edge width is output. (0 to 9999.999) Average width (W)

Minimum width The minimum detected edge width is output. (0 to 9999.999) Min. width (WL)

Maximum width The maximum detected edge width is output. (0 to 9999.999) Max. width (WH)

Number of edges (N)

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Bright/Color Inspection

Bright

Use this item to measure the brightness of measurement targets. The density average and density deviation
(brightness fluctuations) are output. Change in brightness can be used to inspect whether or not parts are
present.

Setup Measurement

Measurement region Density average,

density deviation

Region settings

This function sets the measurement region.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Region]

Setup Item Description

Measurement region This function sets the region to be measured.

Setting the Region p.174

Reference registration When the measurement region is set, measurement is executed on the display image,

and the result of execution is registered as the reference value. To re-register only refer­ence values, you can use this function to re-register only reference values based on the
image currently on screen.

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Threshold

This function sets the judgment conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Limits]

Setup Item Description

Density average Sets the range of the density average to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 255.0

Density deviation Sets the range of the density deviation to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 127.0

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Image adjustment (if necessary)

The following items can be changed and set to the image of the measurement target.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj]

Item Description

Color filter

Filtering

BGS level

For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.78

Possible output results

The following values can be output when expressions are set.

Item Description Message

Judgment result The judgment result is output. (0:OK, -1:NG, -2: not measured) Judge (JG)

Density average The average of the density inside the measurement region is out-

put. (0 to 255.0)

Density deviation The brightness fluctuations in the measurement region are output.

(0 to 127.0)

Reference density aver­age

Reference density
deviation

Density average
difference

Density deviation
difference

The density average when the measurement region is set is output.
(0 to 255.0)

The density deviation when the measurement region is set is out­put. (0 to 127.0)

The difference obtained by "measurement value - reference value"
is output. (0 to 255.0)

The difference obtained by "measurement value - reference value"
is output. (0 to 127.0)

Density average (AV)

Density deviation (DV)

Ref. average (SA)

Ref. deviation (SD)

Average dif. (DA)

Deviation dif. (DD)

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HUE

Use this item to measure the color of measurement targets. This item can be used to measure whether or not
different-colored products are mixed in, for example. Average hue, saturation and brightness value, and
respective deviations (fluctuations) can be output.

Important

This function cannot be used when a monochrome camera is connected.

Setup Measurement

Measurement region Hue, saturation,

brightness value

Region settings

This function sets the measurement region.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Region]

Setup Item Description

Measurement region This function sets the region to be measured.

Setting the Region p.174

Reference registration When the measurement region is set, measurement is executed on the display image,

and the result of execution is registered as the reference value. To re-register only refer­ence values, you can use this function to re-register only reference values based on the
image currently on screen.

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Threshold

This function sets the judgment conditions.

Note

• The color can be distinguished more precisely as threshold values can be set to each of hue, saturation and

value. Alternatively, if you set wide allowable saturation and value ranges, color can be distinguished more stably

by hue without being influenced by fluctuating lighting conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Limits]

Setup Item Description

Hue average Sets the range of hues to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 360.0

Saturation average Sets the range of saturations to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 100.0

Value average Sets the range of values to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 100.0

Hue deviation Sets the range of hue fluctuation to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 180.0

Saturation deviation Sets the range of saturation fluctuation to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 50.0

Value deviation Sets the range of value fluctuation to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 50.0

Detailed settings (if necessary)

When measurement is not stable, adjust the detailed conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Detail]

Setup Item Setting value Description

Deviation OFF Selects whether or not the deviation values of hue, saturation

ON (default value)

and value are to be calculated.

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Possible output results

The following values can be output when expressions are set.

Item Description Message

Judgment result The judgment result is output. (0:OK, -1:NG, -2: not measured) Judge (JG)

Hue The hue average is output. (0 to 360.0) H average (H)

Saturation The saturation average is output. (0 to 100.0) S average (S)

Value The value average is output. (0 to 100.0) V average (V)

Hue deviation The hue fluctuation is output. (0 to 180.0) H deviation (HD)

Saturation deviation The saturation fluctuation is output. (0 to 50.0) S deviation (SD)

Value deviation The value fluctuation is output. (0 to 50.0) V deviation (VD)

Reference hue The hue when the measurement region is set is output.

(0 to 360.0)

Reference saturation

Reference value The value when the measurement region is set is output.

Hue difference The hue difference obtained by "measurement value - reference

Saturation difference The saturation difference obtained by "measurement value -

Value difference The value difference obtained by "measurement value - reference

Reference hue deviation The hue fluctuation when the measurement region is set is

Reference saturation
deviation

Reference value
deviation

Hue deviation difference The hue deviation difference obtained by "measurement value -

Saturation deviation
difference

Value deviation
difference

Hue maximum/minimum The hue maximum/minimum values are output. (0 to 360.0) Max. H/Min. H

Saturation maximum/
minimum

Value maximum/mini­mum

The saturation when the measurement region is set is output.
(0 to 100.0)

(0 to 100.0)

value" is output. (-360.0 to 360.0)

reference value" is output. (-100.0 to 100.0)

value" is output. (-100.0 to 100.0)

output. (0 to 180.0)

The saturation fluctuation when the measurement region is set is
output. (0 to 50.0)

The value fluctuation when the measurement region is set is
output. (0 to 50.0)

reference value" is output. (-180.0 to 180.0)

The saturation deviation difference obtained by "measurement
value - reference value" is output. (-50.0 to 50.0)

The value deviation difference obtained by "measurement value ­reference value" is output. (-50.0 to 50.0)

The saturation maximum/minimum values are output. (0 to 100.0) Max. S/Min. S

The value maximum/minimum values are output. (0 to 100.0) Max. V/Min. V

Ref. H average (SH)

Ref. S

average

Ref. V average (SV)

H average dif. (DH)

S average dif. (DS)

V average dif. (DV)

Ref. H deviation (SHD)

Ref. S deviation (SSD)

Ref. V deviation (SVD)

H deviation dif. (DH)

S deviation dif. (DSD)

V deviation dif. (DVD)

(HH, LH)

(HS, LS)

(HV, LV)

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Inspection by Individual Application

M

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Defect

Use this item to detect dirt, scratching, chipping, burrs, and other defects on plain measurement targets. The
extent of the defects at locations having the highest number of defects and their positions are output. The
number of locations at and exceeding the defect threshold also are output.

Setup

Measurement region

easurement

The measurement region is automatically subdivided into
smaller sections to detect for changes in their respective
brightness (density). The density difference with the surround­ing area is collected, parts having a large difference are
judged to be a defect, and the position information and extent
of the defects of the locations having the highest number of
defects are output.

Subdivision

Scratch

Chipping and burrs on the outer periphery also can be detected

Note

Number of Defects

Burr

Chipping

The extent of the defects is calculated in subdivided
regions, and regions at or exceeding the defect
threshold are output as the number of defects.

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Region settings

Set the measurement region.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Region]

Item Description

Measurement Region This function sets the region to be measured.

Setting the Region p.174

Inspection is classified into the following four inspections for each region setup.

•Line
Select this item to inspect measurement targets for chipping, burrs and other defects.
The shape that can be drawn is one straight line.

Measurement Region

•Circum/Arc
Select this item to inspect round measurement targets for chipping, burrs and other
defects. The shape that can be drawn is one circumference or arc.

Measurement

region

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•Area
Select this item to inspect the entire measurement target for scratches and dirt. A com­bination of up to five shapes (rectangles, ellipses, circles, polygons).

Measurement region

Reference registration When the measurement region is set, measurement is executed on the display image,

and the result of execution is registered as the reference value. To re-register only refer­ence values, you can use this function to re-register only reference values based on the
image currently on screen.

Threshold

This function sets the judgment conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Limits]

Setup Item Description

Defect Sets the defect judgment value to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 255

Density Sets the density range to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 255

Number of defects Sets the range of number of defects to be judged as OK.

Range: 0 to 255

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Image adjustment (if necessary)

The following items can be changed and set to the image of the measurement target.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj]

Item Description

Color filter

Filtering

BGS level

For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.78

Detailed settings (if necessary)

When measurement is not stable, adjust the detailed conditions.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Detail]

Setup Item Setting value Description

Detection size 4 to 64 (default value: 8) Creates a small detection area corresponding to the detection

Detection interval 4 to 64 (default value: 8)

size inside the measurement region.
The average density is calculated for each detection area. The
average density of the detection area is then compared with the
surrounding average density, and the defect position is
detected by how much the average density differs with the sur­rounding area. The difference with the average density that
was the largest is output as the defect value.

Detection interval Detection area corresponding

Calibration OFF (default value) Measurement results are output using the camera's coordinate

values.

ON Measurement results are output using the coordinate value

converted by the calibration function.

Noise level 0 to 255

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(default value: 60)

Places having a defect value lower than the noise level are
removed as the noise component, while places having a defect
value higher than the noise level are counted as defect posi­tions.

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Guidelines for setting detection size and detection interval

• Detection size
Determine the detection size roughly according to the size of the defect to be detected.
Setting a smaller detection size results in stronger detection sensitivity, while setting a larger detection size results
in weaker detection sensitivity.

(1) (2)

Detection size

Defect

Sensitivity

Processing time

When a larger detection size is set, the difference with elements that are not defects decreases as the density of
elements other than defects also is included in the calculation at (2). In other words, the more background that is
included in the detection area, the weaker the detection sensitivity becomes.

• Detection interval
Determine the detection interval roughly according to the size of the defect and the detection size.
The larger the detection interval that is set, the shorter the processing time becomes.

When the detection area is greater than the defect, set a smaller detection interval.

When the defect is greater than the detection area, set a slightly larger detection interval.
When a small detection interval is set, elements overlapping the edge of the defect also are included in the com­parison, and so the defect value decreases, which results in less stable detection of the defect.

Stronger

Longer

Weaker

Shorter

Possible output results

The following values can be output when expressions are set.

Item Description Message

Judgment result The judgment result is output. (0:OK, -1:NG, -2: not measured) Judge (JG)

Defect Measured extent of defects is output. (0 to 255) Defect (F)

Maximum density The maximum density value inside the measurement region is output.

(0 to 255)

Minimum density The minimum density value inside the measurement region is output.

(0 to 255)

Number of defects The number of defects having an extent of defects at or exceeding the

judgment condition is output. (0 to 255)

Defect position The X, Y coordinates of the defect position are output.

(-9999.999 to 9999.999)

Reference position The X, Y coordinates of the defect position when the measurement

region is drawn are output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

Position difference The difference obtained by "measurement position - reference

position" is output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999)

Max. density (GH)

Min. density (GL)

Number of defects
(N)

Position X, Y
(X, Y)

Reference X, Y
(SX, SY)

Position dif. X, Y
(DX, DY)

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Image Adjustment

This section describes the functions for apply filters, etc. to process images captured from the camera so that
they can be easier-to-measure. Items that can be set differ according to the measurement item and type of
camera. Only available items are displayed.

Color Filter

The contrast of images can be improved by passing images through color filters. This function can be set only
when a color camera is connected to the Controller. When a color filter setting is changed, a new image
processed by the color filter is displayed on the right side of the monitor. Set the color filter while monitoring the
image on screen.

Note

When AUTO is set for measurement items that support use of color filters, the optimum color filter is automatically
set.

AUTO Setting p.148

Color Filter p.182

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj] - [Color filter]

Item Description

Select filter The color filter can be selected as desired. (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta,

Gray, Custom)
When [Custom filter] is selected, any color in the color bar can be set to the filter.

Auto function Sets whether or not to perform automatic selection of color filter processing when the

automatic setting is executed.
On: The current image is analyzed to automatically select the optimum color filter each

time that the automatic setting is executed.

Off: The currently selected color filter is fixed, and is not cleared and held even if the

automatic setting is executed.

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Color Pickup/Binary

This function picks up the color to be measured.

When a color camera is connected to the Controller

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj] - [Color Pickup]

Item Description

Region When an area containing a color to be measured is specified, and [AUTO] is selected, up

to four colors are automatically picked up in order of the color having the largest area.

Pickup Color If the appropriate image is not obtained by automatic color pick up, the three parameters

hue, saturation and brightness can be fine-adjusted for each candidate color.
When [Auto function] is set to [OFF], the color pick up is not updated when the automatic
setting is next executed.
To exclude a specific color from the measurement target, set [Enable/Disable] to [Disable].

Color Pickup, p.184

When a monochrome camera is connected to the Controller

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj] - [Binary]

Item Description

Binary level Sets the level for converting contone images made up of 256 tones captured from a cam-

era to binarized images. As white pixels are targeted in measurement, the binary level is
adjusted so that the measurement target is transformed into white pixels.

Reverse Reverses the black and white of binary images.

After the image is inverted, the area converted to white pixels is the measurement target.

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Pre-processing

This function processes images captured from the camera so that they can be easier-to-measure. Eight
filtering options are available so that you can set filtering different for each of position correction and actual
measurement.
When you move the cursor, a filtered image of the image at the cursor position is displayed on the right side of
the monitor. Set the filter while monitoring the image on screen.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj] - [Filtering]

Filtering Target Image Description of Filtering

OFF (default value) - -

Smooth Measurement targets con-

taining slightly unevenness

Erosion Black measurement targets

containing white noise

Dilation White measurement tar-

gets containing black noise

Median Measurement targets con-

taining slightly unevenness

Sharpen Measurement targets con-

taining fuzzy areas
(fluctuating lighting, etc.)

V Edge Images that are difficult to

pick up due to poor contrast

H Edge Images that are difficult to

pick up due to poor contrast

All Edge Images that are difficult to

pick up due to poor contrast

Creates a cloudy effect to soften the unevenness.

Reduces the white component to eliminate the noise.

Spreads the white component to eliminate the black noise.

Softens the unevenness while keeping the image contour
intact.

Enhances the border lines between light and dark areas in
the image.

Picks up the vertical border lines (contrast) in the image.

Picks up the horizontal border lines (contrast) in the image.

Picks up all border lines (contrast) in the image.

Note

The filter strength can be selected when applying the filtering options to images. Each selection of the [5x5 filter]/
[3x3 filter] in the filtering setup screen toggles the filter strength.

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Background Suppression

This function removes unwanted background from the images to exclude them from the measurement target.
Setting the BGS level converts images at the lower limit value or below to density 0 and images at the upper
limit or above to density 255 so that only an image of density within the range lower limit value to upper limit
value is extended and turned into a measurement target having 0 to 255 tones. When you move the cursor, an
image of the image at the cursor position is displayed at the cursor position with unwanted background
removed. Set the BGS level while monitoring the image on screen.

Example: Set the lower limit value to 100 and upper limit value to 220

Image before background is removed

L[ 060] H[ 200]

Lower limit value: 100

Background
density

Image with background removed

BGS level0.Pattern

Upper limit value: 220

Measurement target density

2550

• All parts of the image having a density of 100
or less are not treated as the measurement
target and are converted to 0.

• Only parts of the image within the density val­ue range of 100 to 220 are treated as the
measurement target and are extended to
tones within the range 0 to 255.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj] - [BGS level]

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Cameras/Lighting

Set the camera and lighting operating conditions for capturing images and measuring measurement targets in
an optimum state.

Note

The type of camera that is connected is automatically recognized, and only menus that can be set are displayed.

List of Available Functions for Each Camera p.147

Shutter Speed

Set the shutter speed to match the speed of movement of the measurement target and the lighting environment.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Shutter Speed]

Setting value Description

1/170 to 1/20000 s Fixes the shutter speed to the desired value. Only available candidate shutter speeds are

displayed. The candidates differ with the camera that is connected and setup conditions.

Note

Shutter speed characteristics are as follows. Select the appropriate shutter speed to suit your inspection requirements.

Guidelines for setting shutter speed

Shutter Speed Speed of Movement of

Measurement Target

1/170 s

•
1/20000 s

Slow

•
Fast

Gain Setting

The sensor's gain (sensitivity) can be adjusted if bright images cannot be obtained just by the Shutter Speed
and Light Control settings.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Gain]

Setting value Description

x 1.0, x 1.5, x 2.0 Sets the gain factor.

x 1.0: The gain factor is not changed. (default value)
x 1.5: The gain factor is set to 1.5X.
x 2.0: The gain factor is set to 2.0X.

Note

Increasing the gains results in a brighter image, however, the noise component contained in the image also
becomes more conspicuous. Select the appropriate gain factor to suit your inspection requirements.

Guidelines for setting gain

Gain Image Image Quality

x 1.0

•
x 2.0

Dark

↑ ↓

Bright

Good (little noise)

↑ ↓

Coarse (conspicuous noise)

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Partial Function Settings

Set the image capture area.
Limiting the image capture area in this way speeds up processing.

Important

When the partial function setting is changed, the size of the input image also changes. When the partial function set­ting has been changed, set the measurement conditions including the model conditions of measurement items and
position shift compensation again.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Partial Function]

Each selection of [Size] switches the image capture area in the following order:

None (Full display)

Note

When 1/2 display or 1/4 display is displayed, the capture area can be adjusted up and down.

Adjustment of Image Capture Area

1/2 display

The capture area can be moved
to any position vertically.

1/4 display

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Image Rate

Set the Image Rate mode for capturing images. Setting a faster image rate increases the processing speed,
though precision becomes worse.

Important

When the Image Rate mode is changed, the size of the input image also changes. When the partial function setting
has been changed, set the measurement conditions including the model conditions of measurement items and
position shift compensation again.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Image Rate]

Setting value Description

Fine The image is captured at normal size. (default value)

Normal, High speed The image is captured and then compressed.

Normal: 2 pixels each in the horizontal and vertical direc-

tions are compressed to 1 pixel when they are cap­tured.

High speed: 4 pixels each in the horizontal and vertical

directions are compressed to 1 pixel when
they are captured.

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Light Control (Recipe Functions)

This recipe type function enables you to determine the lighting just by selecting the image that meets your
specific requirements from the thumbnails of images automatically captured under different illumination
patterns. This allows the number of man-hours taken to finalize the lighting conditions to be greatly reduced.
The amount of emitted light can also be fine-adjusted after the illumination pattern is selected from the recipe.

Note

When adjusting optional lighting connected to the ZFX-SR__/SC__ or adjusting the lighting intensity of the ZFX­SC150, only ON/OFF control is available. The recipe function and intensity cannot be adjusted.

Place the camera with lighting at the specified distance, adjust the focus and perform the following.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Light Control]

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Light Control

A

DB

C

5

5B5

A

ALL

Auto

Light Control

TEA TEA TEA TEA

TEA TEA TEA TEA

TEA TEA TEA

Apply

Light Control

A

D

B

C

2A3B2C3

ALL

Apply Cancel Capture

Auto

Auto

5

D

C

CancelApply Capture

Cancel

D

TEA

Capture

TEA

Amount of emitted light

SD

1 Select the [AUTO] button.

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An image obtained by altering the illumination pattern is
captured.

Note

The amount of emitted light of each block (A onwards) is
adjusted as the illumination pattern. The shutter speed is
not changed.

SD

2 Select the image that meets your specific require-

ments from the thumbnails displayed on screen.

s

SD

3 The lighting conditions of the selected image are dis-

played. Fine-adjust these conditions as required.

Note

Example: When the ZFX-SR__/SC__ is connected

View from
this side

• The number of division blocks differs according to the
camera.

• The larger the number for the amount of emitted light, the
brighter the image becomes.0 indicates that illumination
is off.

How blocks are displayed

Top surface (surface printed with model No.)

D

B

Display image

A

D

C

B

A

C

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Calibration

This function converts measurement values from pixels to actual dimensions for output. By setting the
relationship between camera coordinates and actual coordinates, measurement results expressed in pixels
can be converted to actual dimensions and output.

Note

To enable the calibration function, set [Calibration] in the Detail setup screen for each measurement item to [ON].
When [Calibration] is still [OFF] (default value), measurement values are output using camera coordinates and not
the actual dimensions.

Pixel units can be converted to actual dimensions and output.

Display image

30 mm

540 pixels = 30 mm

Both the origin and the coordinate system can be corrected.

Camera coordinates

Actual coordinates origin

Display image

Actual coordinates origin

Camera coordinates origin

Camera
coordinates
origin

0X

Y

Angle +
direction

608 pixels

464 pixels

Three calibration setup options are available: "Sampling input", "Specifying point" and "Parameter Input".

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Setting Calibration by Sampling Input

With this method, calibration is set based on the measurement results. First, a pre-registered model is
measured to find its position (in sub-pixel units). When the actual coordinates of the position that was found is
input, the calibration data is automatically calculated.

When the scale in the X and Y directions is the same

Measure 2 locations and input the actual coordinates.

Model

When each of the scales in the X and Y directions are different

3

Measure 3 locations and input the actual coordinates.

Setup method

Image adjustment

The image adjustment function can be set for calibration measurement.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Calibration] - [Sampling input] - [Img Adj]

Item Description

Color filter

Filtering

BGS level

For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.78

Registering the model

Register the model to be used for calibration.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Calibration] - [Sampling input] - [Region]

Item Description

Region Registers the model to be used for calibration.

Search region Sets the region in which to search for the model.

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Executing a search

Perform an actual search, and input the actual coordinates of the location where the model was found.

Before performing an actual search, register the model to be used in the search at [Region].

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Calibration] - [Sampling input] - [Sampling]

Set 2 places.

Set 3 places.

Search

Sampling

Img Adj

Region

1st

X-Axis Y-Axis

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7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3

.

0

Apply Cancel

Apply

+/-

SD

1 Select either [Set 2 places.] or [Set 3 places.].

Sampling

( 53, 60)

2 Place the measurement target and select [search].

The search is executed, and a frame and crosshair cursor
are displayed at the location where the model was found.

3 Select [Apply].

Cancel

4 Input the actual coordinates of the 1st point.

0

AC
BS

Next

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Search

2nd

(401,394)

5 Move the measurement target to the 2nd point and se-

lect [Search].

6 Select [Apply].

Apply Cancel

7 Input the actual coordinates of the 2nd point.

When sampling 3 points, repeat steps 4 to 6.

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With this method, calibration is set by specifying desired points (in pixel units). When the actual coordinates of
a specified position are input, the calibration data is automatically calculated.

When the scale in the X and Y directions is the same

Specify 2 locations and input the actual coordinates.

When each of the scales in the X and Y directions are different

Specify 3 locations and input the actual coordinates.

Setup method

X

MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Calibration] - [Specifying point]

Set 2 places.

Set 3 places.

Cameras

Specifying point

Register

Item

1st

Position

SD

1 Place the measurement target at the 1st point, and se-

lect either [Set 2 places.] or [Set 3 places.].

Add func

( 53, 60)

2 Move the crosshair cursor to the 1st point, and select

[Apply].

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4 5 6
1 2 3

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.

+/-

AC
BS

Next

0

3 Input the actual coordinates of the 1st point.

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2nd point

(401,394)

4 Move the crosshair cursor to the 2nd point, and select

[Apply].

5 Input the actual coordinates of the 2nd point.

Apply Cancel

Setting Calibration by Parameter Input

With this method, calibration is set based by directly inputting numerical values. When the origin and
coordinate system of the actual coordinates, and pixel magnification are input, the calibration data is
calculated.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Calibration] - [Parameter Input]

Setting value Description

Origin Specify where the origin of the actual coordinates is to be set.

Upper left of display

When specifying 3 points, repeat steps 4 to 5.

Center of display

Lower left of display

Magnification Sets how much of the actual dimensions one pixel is to be equivalent to. (0.010 to 9.999)

Note

The coordinate system used for expressing the actual coordinates is the left-handed coordinate system.
The plus direction of the angle is as follows depending on the origin setting.

Origin
upper
left

0

Plus

direction

Y

X

Origin
lower
left

X

Plus
direction

0

Y

Origin
center

0

Y

X

Plus
direction

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Registering Images

This function is for making a series of settings using the same image. Two images can be registered in the
Controller's internal memory, and called up so that they can be used for use in setup.

The following three types of images can be registered:

• Live images from a camera connected to the Controller

• Measurement images saved on the Controller

• Images saved on SD card

The following operation is not required when making setups using live images. Also, registered image data is
cleared when the Controller is turned OFF. To retain image data, save them on SD card.

Selecting operation

X

MENU mode - [Setup] - [Register] - [Image 0/1]

Setting value Description

Register image Selects the image to be registered.

Live image: Registers the image captured from camera.
Stored image: Registers the stored measurement image.
Image in SD card: Registers the image saved in SD card.

Save to SD card Saves the registered image on SD card.

The folder "IMAGE" is automatically created on SD card, and is saved using the following
folder names. One image file each can be saved, and the image file is overwritten when
the registered image is next saved on SD card.
Image 0: REGIMG00.BYR
Image 1: REGIMG01.BYR

Delete image Deletes the registered image.

Using registered images

The following settings can be made to registered images:

• Image adjustment

• Region settings

Switch between live images and registered images by selecting
[Image sw] that is displayed in each of the above menu
hierarchies.

Register model

Reference model

Search region

Reference point

Img Adj

Inspect

Image sw

Region0.Pattern

TEA

Detail

Region

Image sw Setup menu Capture

Limits

SD

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Position Correction

This function is used when the position or orientation of the measurement target is not fixed. If you use this
function, the amount of the shift from the reference position is calculated, and the position of the measurement
region is corrected before measurement is performed.

Important

After using an image for setting position correction, save the image to SD card.

Registering Images p.91

When adjusting by position correction, use a saved image. If you use an image different from the one that was initially
set to perform adjustments, position correction might not be set correctly.

To perform adjustments with a different image, repeat the settings for measurement items, too.

Measurement
target is not
at an angle.

Measurement
target is at
an angle.

Density changes.

Image can be binarized

Measurement target has
a characteristic pattern.

High accuracy correction
is needed.

Image can be binarized

Edge Position

Area

1 model

2 model

Area

The position is detected by
density changes and is
corrected.

Edge position p.58

The image is binarized to
detect the position of the
measurement target color
area to correct the position.

Area p.54

If the measurement target
has a characteristic pattern,
the position of that pattern is
detected to correct the
position.

Pattern Search p.46

Two models are registered, and
the position difference is
corrected using the center
coordinates of a straight line
joining the two models and the
angle of that line to the horizontal.

Pattern Search p.46

The image is binarized to
detect the position of the
measurement target color
area to correct the position.

Area p.54

Note

• This section describes guidelines for selecting position correction items. The setup parameters for each item are
the same as those for the measurement items. For details, see those items.

• Normally, a single position correction is sufficient. However, to ensure reliable correction of positions or to shorten
the processing time, correct the position in 2 stages. [Position0] is the correction performed for the 1st position
correction, and [Position1] is the correction performed for the 2nd position correction.

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The direction in which shift can be corrected automatically turns [ON] according to the preset position
correction method. Change the setting for directions to exclude from position correction to [OFF].

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Position] - [Position0/1] - [Correction setting]

Setting value Description

X correction Correct shift in the X direction.

Y correction Correct shift in the Y direction.

θ correction Corrects shift in the rotary direction. Items not supported in correction of shift in the rotary

direction are not displayed.

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Additional Functions

Calculation

The ZFX-C can output two types of data (measurement values and judgment values) to external devices.
Output content is set as calculation expressions.

Measurement values/judgment

The measurement values and judgments of each region can be output.
As the output content can be set as an expression, calculations can be made with the measurement values of
other regions. Up to 32 expressions can be set.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Add func] - [Calculation] - [Data] or [Judge]

Setting value Description

Data The measurement value is output.

Up to 32 expressions, 0 to 31, can be set.

Judgment The judgment is output.

Up to 32 expressions, 0 to 31, can be set.
Judgment conditions can be set for each expression.

Note

Select the output destination at [System] - [Output].

p.114

Variables

Calculation expressions that are not output to external devices can be set. These expressions are called
"variables". You can set frequently used expressions or part of long expressions that cannot fit into the
maximum number of digits of calculation expressions, and you can reference variables from other calculation
expressions. Up to 32 expressions can be set.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Add func] - [Calculation] - [Variables]

Setting value Description

Variables Up to 32 expressions, 0 to 31, can be set.

Judgment conditions can be set for each expression.

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Setup Parameters

Item No.

Item Nos. are displayed as follows.

Measurement items I000 to I031
Position correction P0

Region No. (0/1)
Position correction repeat No. (0/1)

The parameters that can be set to expressions differ according to the measurement item.

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List of functions

The following describes the functions that are available for expressions.

General functions

Function Description

ABS Calculates the absolute value.

ABS (argument)

MOD Calculates the remainder obtained by dividing the dividend by the ordinal.

MOD (dividend, ordinal)
If the numerical value to be handled is a real number when calculating the remainder,
numbers past the decimal point of the real number are rounded to the nearest whole num­ber before calculation of the remainder is executed. The result is the remainder of division
of the integer.
Example: MOD(13,4)... Result: 1 (remainder obtained by dividing 13 by 4)
MOD (25.68,6.99)... Result: 1 (remainder obtained by dividing 26 by 7)

MAX The largest value of the four arguments is returned.

MAX (argument 1, argument 2, argument 3, argument 4)

MIN The smallest value of the four arguments is returned.

MIN (argument 1, argument 2, argument 3, argument 4)

SQRT Calculates the square root.

When the argument is a minus number, "0" is returned as the calculation result to indicate
that the judgment result is an NG.

SQRT (argument)

AVE Calculates the average.

AVE (Up to 4 arguments can be set.)

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Trigonometric functions

Function Description

SIN Calculates the sine. The result is returned in the range -1 to 1.

Specify the angle in the numerical expression in degrees.

SIN (numerical expression)

COS Calculates the cosine. The result is returned in the range -1 to 1.

Specify the angle in the numerical expression in degrees.

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Function Description

ATAN Calculates the arc tangent of the Y-axis and X-axis components.

The result is returned as a radian in the range -π to π.

ATAN (Y-axis component, X-axis component)

Example: To calculate the angle formed between a horizontal line and a straight line join-

ing the gravities of items 0 and 1

ATAN (I001.Y-I000.Y, I001.X-I000.X)

When both of the two arguments are 0, 0 is returned as the calculation result to indicate
that the judgment is NG.

Geometrical functions

Function Description

ANGL Calculates the angle formed by a straight line connecting two points (gravity and center of

model).
The angle is calculated with respect to the horizontal line. The result is returned in the
range -180 to 180.

ANGL (Y-axis component, X-axis component)
Example: To calculate the angle formed by a straight line joining the gravities of items 0

and 1
ANGL (I001.Y-I000.Y, I001.X-I000.X)

1st point

2nd point

When both of the two arguments are 0, 0 is returned as the calculation result to indicate
that the judgment is NG.

DIST Calculates the distance between two points (gravity and center of model).

DIST (X-axis coordinate of 1st point, Y-axis coordinate of 1st point, X-axis coordinate of

2nd point, Y-axis coordinate of 2nd point)

Example: To calculate the distance between the gravities of items 0 and 1

(horizontal line)

DIST (I000.X, I000.Y, I001.X, I001.Y)

The following calculation is performed internally:

(I001.X-I000.X)2 + (I001.Y-I000.Y)

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Logic functions

Function Description

AND Calculates the logical product.

When either of the arguments is "0", "0" is returned as the calculation result, and "-1" is
returned for the other argument.

AND (argument1, argument 2)

OR Calculates the logical sum.

When both of the arguments is "0", "0" is returned as the calculation result, and "-1" is
returned for the other argument.

OR (argument1, argument 2)

NOT Calculates the logical NOT.

NOT (argument1, argument 2)

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List of operators

The following describes the arithmetic operators that are available for expressions.

Operator Description of Operation

+ Addition

- Subtraction

* Multiplication

/ Division of real numbers

Setting Reflection of Individual Results

You can select which item results are to be reflected in the overall judgment that is output to the OR signal of
the parallel interface.

Note

The overall judgment result can be checked in the RUN mode or ADJ mode.

X MENU mode - [Setup] - [Add func] - [OR setting]

Setting value Description

Measurement item Sets measurement items to be included in the overall judgment to [ON].

Range: ON (default value), OFF

Position correction item Sets position correction items to be included in the overall judgment to [ON].

Range: ON (default value), OFF

Calc./variable Sets whether or not include the results of [Calculation/Variable] in the overall judgment.

Range: ON (default value), OFF

Calc./judge Sets whether or not include the results of [Calculation/Judgment] in the overall judgment.

Range: ON (default value), OFF

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FUNCTIONS USED DURING OPERATION

Monitoring the Measurement Status - RUN Mode 100

Displaying Measurement Information 100
Switching the Image Display Method 102

Checking/Adjusting the Measurement - ADJ Mode 103

Checking Measurement Status 103
Switching the Image Display Method 105
Using a Saved Image to Perform Re-measurement 105
Adjusting Measurement Conditions 106

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