Omron F160-2 Operation Manual

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Cat. No. Z171-E1-01A

F160-2 Vision Sensor

Manual 2:

CONVERSATIONAL

OPERATION MANUAL

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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 NON-INFRINGEMENT, 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

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.

• 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.

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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.

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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F160-2 Vision Sensor

Manual 2: Conversational Menu Operation Manual

Revised July 2004

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Notice:

OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual.

The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual. Always heed the information provided with them. Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or damage to property.

!DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

!WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

!Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in

minor or moderate injury, or property damage.

OMRON Product References

All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The word “Unit” is also capitalized when it refers to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product.

Visual Aids

The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of information.

Note Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient opera-

tion of the product.

1,2,3... 1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc.

Precaution Indicates information required to take full advantage of the functions and per-

formance of the product. Incorrect application methods may result in the loss of damage or damage to the product. Read and follow all precautionary information.

CHECK Indicates points that are important in using product functions or in application

procedures.

TwoCamera Indicates information required when using a 2-camera system.

SeeAlso Indicates where to find related information.

HELP Indicates information helpful in operation, such as the definition of terms.

 OMRON, 2003

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of OMRON.

No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1

Features of Conversational Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1-1 Vision Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-2 Inspection Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1-3 Advantages of Conversational Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1-4 Useful Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1-5 Operational Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SECTION 2

Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2-1 Starting the F160 and Displaying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2-2 Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2-3 Understanding Setting Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2-4 Saving Settings and Exiting the F160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

SECTION 3

Designing Inspections for Specific Applications . . . . . . . . . . . 47

3-1 Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

3-2 Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

3-3 Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

3-4 Dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

3-5 Chips and Burs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

3-6 Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

SECTION 4

Application Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

4-1 Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

4-2 Changing Scenes and Scene Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

4-3 Backing Up Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

4-4 Checking Image Density Distribution: Line Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

4-5 Checking I/O Status with External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

4-6 Memory Card Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

SECTION 5

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

5-1 Entering System Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

5-2 Camera Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

5-3 Screen Display and Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

5-4 Customizing Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

5-5 Setting Conditions for Saving Measurement Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

5-6 Using BUSY Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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5-7 Selecting Items to be Shown in Overall Judgements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

5-8 Setting Startup Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

5-9 Setting the Calendar Date and Time (Date/Time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

5-10 Checking System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

5-11 Changing to Expert Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

SECTION 6

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

6-1 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

6-2 FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Appendices

A Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

B Training Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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About this Manual:

This manual describes operating procedures for the F160 Vision Sensor using the Conversational Menus and it includes the sections described below. The Conversational Menus enable easily setting inspections by responding to quires provided on the screen.

This is one of four manuals used to operate the F160. Refer to the following table for the contents of each manual.

Please read the above manuals carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to install or operate the F160.

Section 1 Features of Conversational Menus describes the features of the Conversational Menus and the types of inspections that are possible.

Section 2 Basic Operations describes the basic operations of the Conversational Menus.

Section 3 Designing Inspections for Specific Applications describes the six inspection

methods not described in 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations. The other inspection method, presence inspections, are explained in 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations.

Section 4 Application Settings describes how to change, delete, and save inspection settings and how to use various functions with Conversational Menus

Section 5 System Settings describes how to set conditions related to the system environment. Refer to the Communications Reference Manual for information on communications specifications.

Section 6 Troubleshooting provides information on troubleshooting and a list of frequently asked questions.

Manual Contents Cat. No.

1: Setup Manual Provides information on system hardware and installa-

tion. Be sure to read this manual first.

Z170

2: Conversational

Menu Operation Manual

Describes operation of the F160 using the Conversational Menus. The Conversational Menus enable the simplest operation based on registered images of acceptable and unacceptable products.

Z171

3: Expert Menu

Operation Manual

Describes operation of the F160 using the Expert Menus. The Expert Menu enable application of all F160 capabilities, including setting region images and criteria.

Z173

4: Communications

Reference Manual

Describes the communications settings and communications protocol used to transfer data through the parallel interface or serial interface.

Z172

!WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in per-

sonal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.

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SECTION 1

Features of Conversational Menus

This section describes the features of the Conversational Menus and the types of inspections that are possible.

1-1 Vision Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-2 Inspection Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1-3 Advantages of Conversational Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1-4 Useful Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1-5 Operational Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Vision Sensors Section 1-1

1-1 Vision Sensors

Vision Sensors work in place of the human eye to perform inspections by processing images using cameras. The visual inspections can be automated and complicated inspections can be performed accurately at high speeds.

The OMRON F160 Vision Sensor helps create production lines with a highly efficient inspection system, which is important to meet current demands for small-lot, variable-product production, produce greater added-value, and improve product quality.

Using the F160 yields a high return on investments by ensuring the following benefits:

• Repetitive work is reduced.

• More complicated, more precise inspections are possible.

• Inspection data management is easier (CIM, GMP, ISO9000).

• Working hours can be shortened.

• Less 3-D work (difficult, dirty, dangerous) is required.

• Work can be performed by less experienced staff.

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Inspection Types Section 1-2

1-2 Inspection Types

Presence

Presence inspections detect whether a component, mark, hole, etc., is at a specified position on the workpiece.

SeeAlso Refer to page 28.

Inspecting for the Presence of a Medical Tablet

• Inspections for labels.

• Inspections for electronic parts on PCBs.

• Inspections for soldering on PCBs.

Conformity

Conformity inspections check whether or not the workpiece matches a registered product image.

SeeAlso Refer to page 48.

Inspecting for Package Conformity

• Model checks based on grading marks.

• IC model checks based on number of leads.

• Model checks based on shape.

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Inspection Types Section 1-2

Orientation

Orientation inspections detect the orientation of the workpiece to see if it is facing correctly.

SeeAlso Refer to page 50.

Checking Label Orientation

• Checks for IC orientation and front/back positioning.

Position

Position inspections find the position of a specified mark, hole, or other feature and determine whether or not it is within the correct range.

SeeAlso Refer to page 52.

Inspecting for Label Displacement

• Checks for printing displacement.

• Checks for registration marks on liquid crystal.

• Position checks for PCBs.

• Position checks for screw holes.

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Inspection Types Section 1-2

Dimensions

Dimension inspections check the relationship between two specified points and determine whether or not the distance between the two points is within the correct range.

SeeAlso Refer to page 57.

Checking Bolt Length

• Dimension checks for molded products, such as connectors.

• Inspections for pin pitch of capacitors.

Chips and Burs

Chip and bur inspections check for chips and burrs on the profile and circumference of workpieces.

SeeAlso Refer to page 62.

Inspecting for Chips and Burrs on O Rings

• Inspections for chips and burs on plastic molded parts.

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Inspection Types Section 1-2

Surfaces

Surface inspections check for defects and impurities within a specified range.

SeeAlso Refer to page 63.

Checking for Marks on Sheets

• Checks for pin holes

• Checks for bubbles on liquid crystal panels.

• Checks for cracks in cast items.

• Checks for impurities in liquids.

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Advantages of Conversational Menus Section 1-3

1-3 Advantages of Conversational Menus

Operating guidance is given on the monitor screen and settings can be made easily by entering information as requested - just as though you are having a conversation with the F160. Try the Conversational Menus if using a Visual Sensor for the first time or if you want to set the inspection conditions simply.

Presence Inspection

Determines if a component, mark, hole, etc. is at a set position on the workpiece.

Help Screen Example

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Select the type of

inspection.

(Up to 32 regions)

S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display

Conform

Position

Chip/Bur

Back

Presence

Orient'n

Dimens'n

Surface

Start Ref image

>>Region Position

End

The F160 tells your what the next procedure is.

Guides operation

Go to the Help Screen if you are unsure

Displays settings sequence

You can grasp what stage you are at as you proceed.

The F160 has comprehensive Help Screens that give greater understanding of and hints for settings operations.

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Useful Features Section 1-4

1-4 Useful Features

The F160 provides the following features to enable more accurate and faster inspections. Refer to the reference pages for details and operating procedures.

Adjust Lighting Areas and Brightness from the F160

This function is supported only when Intelligent Lighting is connected.

SeeAlso Refer to page 25.

Save Up to 35 NG Images

Past NG results can be checked on the screen. Once the power is turned OFF, however, the saved images will be cleared. The saved images can be backed up to a computer.

SeeAlso Refer to page 112.

Change Measurement Setups Smoothly

If the scene function is used, 32 sets of inspection conditions can be set. If the scene group function is used, the setting capacity can be expanded up to 1,024 scenes. The measurement setup can be changed easily for different types of measurement objects simply by changing the scene.

SeeAlso Refer to page 71.

Input Measurement Triggers and Output Judgement Results via a Parallel Interface

SeeAlso Refer to the Communications Reference Manual.

Back Up Settings on a Computer or Memory Card

SeeAlso Refer to page 78.

Manipulate F160 Menus from a Computer

SeeAlso Refer to the Communications Reference Manual.

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Operational Flow Section 1-5

1-5 Operational Flow

Preparations

Turn ON the power supply.

The inspection object will appear on the monitor.

SeeAlso Refer to page 12 for information on starting the F160 and displaying images.

Set Detection Conditions

CHECK To learn about the basic operational flow from setting inspection conditions to

measurement, refer to page 21.

1,2,3... 1. Enter Set Mode. (Refer to Starting Conversational Menus on page 21.)

2. Register the reference image. (Refer to Registering Reference Images on page 22.)

3. Set the detection conditions for presence inspection. (Refer to Selecting and Setting Inspection Types on page 28.)

4. Compensate for workpiece position displacement. (Refer to Inconsistent Workpiece Positions on page 31.)

5. Select the measurement method that suits the inspection target.

SeeAlso Refer to page 48 for information on conformity inspections.

Refer to page 50 for information on orientation inspections. Refer to page 52 for information on position inspections.

Refer to page 57 for information on dimension inspections.

Refer to page 62 for information on chip and bur inspections. Refer to page 63 for information on surface inspections.

Confirm Settings and Execute Measurement

1,2,3... 1. Perform tests and make fine adjustments to measurement conditions. (Re-

fer to Entering Monitor Mode and Testing on page 35.)

2. Start measurement. (Refer to Entering Run Mode and Starting Inspections on page 43.)

Error Messages

When an error message has been displayed on the screen, refer to Troubleshooting on page 124.

Troubleshooting

If you think that there may be a malfunction, refer to FAQ on page 126 or refer to the Setup Manual.

Changing, Adding, and Deleting Settings

Change, add, or delete the inspection position referring to Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions on page 66.

Saving Settings

• Save the inspection conditions. (Refer to Saving Settings and Exiting the F160 on page 44.)

• Back up the image and system scene data. (Refer to Backing Up Data on page 78.)

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Operational Flow Section 1-5

Applied Setting Operations

• Set the measurement conditions by model type. (Refer to Changing Scenes and Scene Groups on page 71.)

• Set the system environment conditions. (Refer to System Settings on page 101.)

• Initialize the set inspection conditions. (Refer to Initializing Measurement Conditions: Clearing Scenes on page 75.)

• Set the communications specifications and I/O format for the external device. (Refer to the Communications Reference Manual.)

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SECTION 2

Basic Operations

This section describes the basic operations of the Conversational Menus.

2-1 Starting the F160 and Displaying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2-1-1 Starting the Conversational Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2-1-2 Displaying Images and Focussing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2-2 Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2-2-1 Screen Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2-2-2 Key Operations for Input Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2-2-3 Drawing Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2-2-4 Inputting Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2-2-5 Inputting Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2-3 Understanding Setting Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2-3-1 STEP 1: Starting Conversational Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2-3-2 STEP 2: Registering Reference Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2-3-3 STEP 3: Selecting and Setting Inspection Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2-3-4 STEP 4: Inconsistent Workpiece Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2-3-5 STEP 5: Entering Monitor Mode and Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

2-3-6 STEP 6: Entering Run Mode and Starting Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . 43

2-4 Saving Settings and Exiting the F160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Starting the F160 and Displaying Images Section 2-1

2-1 Starting the F160 and Displaying Images

This section describes how to start the F160 Conversational Menus and how to display images on the monitor. Refer to the displayed image when adjusting the Camera position and focus.

2-1-1 Starting the Conversational Menus

1. Check that the basic F160 components have been connected properly.

CHECK Before connecting components or wiring power supply lines and grounding

wires, be sure to refer to the relevant section in the Setup Manual.

SeeAlso Refer to the Setup Manual.

2. Turn ON the power supply to the monitor.

3. Turn ON the power supply on the F160. The Select Menus Screen will be displayed.

4. Check that Conversational Menus is selected and press the ENT Key.

After a short pause, the Camera Settings Screen will be displayed.

VISION MATE CONTROLLER

F160

Power supply

SHIFT

ENT

TRIGESC

POWER

SYNC

Camera

Console

Monitor

Conversational Menus

Select Menus

End

Camera : F160-S2 Intelligent Lighting 0 : Out of use Intelligent Lighting 1 : Out of use

End

Camera settings

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Starting the F160 and Displaying Images Section 2-1

SeeAlso

Refer to page 102 for information on the Camera Settings Screen.

5. Select the Camera model to be connected.

6. When using Intelligent Lighting, select the model.

7. Select END. The Basic Screen for the Conversational Menus will be displayed.

CHECK When the settings have been completed, it is useful to use Startup Mode

when actually operating the F160. Startup Mode is used to set the startup conditions (display screen) when the F160 is next started. For example, set the F160 to start in Run Mode. This will allow measurements to be started immediately and will make day-to-day operations easier. (Refer to page 118.)

CHECK You can select whether or not to display the Select Menus or Camera Set-

tings Screens when starting the F160. (Refer to page 118.)

2-1-2 Displaying Images and Focussing

1. Check that the inspection object is displayed on the monitor screen.

If it is not displayed, adjust the position of the inspection object so that it appears in the center of the monitor screen.

2. Focus the Camera.

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

For a new scene,

press ENT at MON and

then select SET from

the menu.

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

For a new scene,

press ENT at MON and

then select SET from

the menu.

Adjusting the position of the inspection object.

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Cameras with a Light Source (Including Intelligent Lighting)

Lenses have a fixed focal point. Adjust the Camera position based on the positioning distances in the Setup Manual to focus the Camera.

CHECK The light level for Intelligent Lighting can be adjusted from the F160. The level

can be changed from the screen where the reference image is registered in Set Mode. (Refer to page 25.)

Using Cameras without Lighting

Turn the focus ring to focus the Camera.

CHECK Camera Shutter Speed

Change the shutter speed if the object is moving quickly, causing the image to be blurred. The shutter speed can be changed from the screen where the reference image is registered in Set Mode. (Refer to page 24.)

2-2 Menu Operations

The F160 is operated by selecting functions displayed on the screen. Familiarize yourself with each function before operating the F160.

2-2-1 Screen Displays

Basic Screen Configuration

Note 1: Modes

Display Meaning

SET Sets the inspection conditions.

MON (Monitor) Checks whether inspection is being performed correctly under

the set inspection conditions. The measurement results are displayed on the monitor only. The results cannot be output to external devices.

RUN Performs inspection. The measurement results are output to an

external device via a parallel interface.

SYS (System) Sets system conditions for the F160.

0.Scn 0 MON ---- ---ms

Freeze

Mode (See note 1.)

The current operating mode is displayed.

The type of image being displayed is shown. (See note 2.)

There are 32 scenes. Setting different measurement conditions for each scene allows easy switching between different setups.

The scene number is displayed.

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

The Console Keys that can be used on the screen currently displayed and the roles of those keys is displayed.

S indicates the SHIFT Key. S + ENT indicates that the ENT Key should be pressed while holding down the SHIFT Key. (Refer to page 16.)

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Note 2: Display Images

SeeAlso Refer to page 104.

Screen Configuration for Conversational Menus

CHECK The message box is displayed in black to make it easier to read the mes-

sages. When you want to check the whole screen image, use the following procedure to change the message display conditions.

TOOL Has data backup and Memory Card menus. Saves settings and

images to a computer or Memory Card as backup.

SAVE Saves data to flash memory. If new settings have been made, be

sure to save the data before quitting.

Display Meaning

Through The latest image taken by the Camera is displayed directly.

Freeze A still of the image taken by the Camera is displayed. ... Memory@@ The previously saved measurement images are displayed. Up to

36 screens can be saved by the F160 and they are saved in order from 0 to 35.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Ref image One image must be

saved as a reference

for inspection.

Set the method to

use to store images.

S+←→:Display S+ENT:Shutter

Start >>

Ref image Region Position End

Additional information is displayed for this step or question.

Select

Back

or press the ESC Key to return

to the previous screen.

The settings sequence for Conversational Menus is displayed. >> indicates the current setting step.

Questions or instructions from the F160 are displayed. Possible selections are given in boxes.

Console STEP Back

0.Scn 0 =SET= Ref image

One image must be

saved as a reference

for inspection.

Set the method to

use to store images.

S+←→:Display S+ENT:Shutter

0.Scn 0 =SET= Ref image

One image must be

saved as a reference

for inspection.

S+←→:Display S+ENT:Shutter

Start >>

Ref image Region Position End

Set the method to

use to store images.

Black background

Clear background

All blank

SHIFT

Use the S + Left and S + Right Keys to switch between message box display types on the current screen.

Initial status

Console STEP Back

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2-2-2 Key Operations for Input Devices

The menu operations are performed from the input device, called the Console.

The basic operations of the Console Keys are shown in the following diagram.

CHECK Menu operations can be performed from a personal computer via a serial

interface in addition to from the Console Keys.

SeeAlso For details, refer to the Communications Reference Manual.

Operation Example

The following example shows how to use the Console Keys to operation the menus and how to enter Set Mode.

Key Function

ESC: Escape Key Returns the user to the previous menu display or operation.

TRIG: Trigger Key Starts object measurement.

ENT: Enter Key Executes a function or sets a value.

Note: Also works as a Cursor Key for the F160-KP.

SHIFT Key Must be pressed in combination with another key to have any

effect. Specific functions are assigned to SHIFT + another key for specific screens.

Up, Down, Left and Right Keys

The Up and Down Keys are used to move the cursor up and down to set values. The Up Key will increase a value by 1 and the Down Key will decrease a value by 1. Continue pressing the Up or Down Key to quickly increase or decrease a value.

The Left and Right Keys are used to move the cursor left or right.

Function Keys F1 to F8: Not used

The display capture function can be set to F9. Refer to page 108.

ENT (Enter) Key

ENT

ESC (Escape) Key

ESC

TRIG (Trigger) Key

TRIG

SHIFT Key

SHIFT

Function Keys

F1 F9

F160-KP Console

SHIFT

ENT

TRIGESC

ENT (Enter) Key

ENT

ESC (Escape) Key

ESC

TRIG (Trigger) Key

TRIG

SHIFT Key

SHIFT

ESC TRIG

SHIFT

F150-KP

CONSOLE

ENT

Up, Down, Left and Right Keys

F150-KP Console

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Menu Operations Section 2-2

1. Press the Right Key once to move the cursor to MON and press the ENT Key.

A list of modes will be displayed.

2. Use the Up and Down Keys to scroll up and down the list.

To select Set Mode, move the cursor to SET.

3. Press the ENT Key. The mode at the cursor position, i.e., Set Mode will be selected.

The F160 will enter Set Mode.

The initial screen for Set Mode for Conversational Menus will be displayed.

To return to the previous screen, press the ESC Key.

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

For a new scene,

press ENT at MON and

then select SET from

the menu.

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

SET

MON RUN SYS TOOL SAVE

0.Scn 0 =SET= Start

>>Start Ref image Region Position End

Start setting?

Cancel

Start

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2-2-3 Drawing Figures

This section describes how to draw figures used to specify the region to be inspected.

Move the cursor with the Up, Down, Left and Right Keys. Use together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly. Press the ENT Key at the desired positions and press the ESC Key to undo the setting.

Measure-

ment item

Figures

that can be

drawn

Drawing method

Presence Conformity Orientation Surface (for

boxes only)

Box

Ellipse

Circle

Circumference

Polygon

The whole region moves.

The lower right

coordinates move.

The figure is set.

ENT

ESC

The whole region moves.

The lower right

coordinates move.

The figure is set.

ENT

ESC

The whole region moves.

The circumference changes.

The figure is set.

ENT

ESC

The whole region moves.

The circumference changes.

The width changes.

The figure is set.

ENT

ESC

ENT

ESC

Specify the first point.

Specify the second point.

Specify the third and other points.

(Up to 10 points can be specified.)

The figure is set.

Press the

ENT Key

twice.

ENT

ESC

ENT

ESC

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2-2-4 Inputting Values

This section explains how to input values when setting measurement conditions or communications specifications.

1. Move the cursor to the item for which a value is to be changed.

2. Press the ENT Key.

The cursor size will change to a cursor the size of a single digit.

3. Use the Left and Right Keys to move the cursor. Move the cursor to the digit to be changed.

4. Use the Up Key to increase the value. Use the Down Key to decrease the value.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change other values.

5. Press the ENT Key. The values will be set.

Chips and burs

Line

Arc

Circumference

Specify the center, diameter, and thickness. Refer to Circumference above.

Measure-

ment item

Figures

that can be

drawn

Drawing method

The whole region moves.

The length changes.

The width changes.

The figure is set.

ENT

ESC

ENT

ESC

The whole region moves.

The end point moves.

The mid-point moves.

The width changes.

ESC

The figure is set.

ENT

ESC

ENT

ESC

ENT

ESC

Output period : [ 10.0 ] ms

Output period : [ 00010.0] ms

Output period : [00030.0] ms

Output period : [ 30.0 ]ms

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2-2-5 Inputting Characters

This section explains how to input characters. The software keyboard shown below is displayed on the screen where characters are input.

1. Move the cursor to the character to be input.

2. Press the ENT Key.

The character is set and the I cursor moves one space to the right.

3. Repeat these steps to input more characters.

4. Once all required characters have been input, move the cursor to END.

5. Press the ENT Key.

The characters will be set.

ABCDEF GH I J K MN OPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdef gh i j k lmn

opq rs tuvwxy z

0123456789. -

()^

SPC

DEL

BSBSINS

INS

←←→

→

END

These characters can be input.

Inserts a space. Deletes 1character to the right of the I cursor. Deletes 1character to the left of the I cursor. Switches between insert (default)/overwrite. Moves the I cursor to the left. Moves the I cursor to the right. Ends character input.

[

ABCDEF GH I J K MN OPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdef gh i j k lmn

opq rs tuvwxy z

0123456789. -

()^

SPC DEL BS INS

←→

END

]

cursor Cursor

ABCDEF GH I J K MN OPQRSTUVWXYZ

]

ENT:Select

[LABEL

ABCDEF GH I J K MN OPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdef gh i j k lmn

opq rs tuvwxy z

0123456789. -

()^

SPC INS

←→

END

]

DEL BS

Ins.

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2-3 Understanding Setting Operations

This section uses a simple example to explain the procedures for using Conversational Menus, from setting inspection conditions through to starting inspection. The example used is a presence inspection. The operating guides displayed on the screen can be used just like a conversation to help perform procedures.

2-3-1 STEP 1: Starting Conversational Menus

1. The screen shown below will be displayed when the Conversational Menus are started for the first time.

2. Move the cursor to MON and press the ENT Key.

A list of modes will be displayed.

3. Use the Up and Down Keys to move the cursor and select SET.

The F160 will enter Set Mode.

4. Select Start to start making the settings.

Follow the instructions given by the operation guide displayed on the screen for the rest of the procedure.

S+↑ ↓:Mem img

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

For a new scene,

press ENT at MON and

then select SET from

the menu.

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

SET

MON RUN SYS TOOL SAVE

SET

Start setting?

Cancel

Start

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2-3-2 STEP 2: Registering Reference Images

Copy Sample A found at the end of this manual. Register the Sample A image on the F160. This image will be used as a reference image for setting inspection conditions.

CHECK Registered reference images are lost when the power is turned OFF or the

image save function is used. For possible future amendments to inspection conditions, it is recommended that the reference images are backed up to a computer or Memory Card. Up to 36 reference images can be registered when a Console is being used. When a reference image is not backed up, the workpiece must be displayed in the same position and size as the previous inspection to recreate the reference image. (Refer to page 78.)

2-3-2-1 Selecting Image Registration Methods

The Console or the parallel interface STEP signal can be used to register images.

HELP Console

Once the image is confirmed on the screen, Console Keys are pressed to register the image.

HELP STEP Signal

A sync signal is input to the STEP signal in the parallel interface to register images. Up to 36 images can be registered, i.e., you can register several workpieces as they travel down the production line and select one appropriate image as the reference image.

Select one

reference image

Changes the camera

shutter speed.

Changes the brightness

of Intelligent Lighting.

ESC

SHIFT

ENT

SHIFT

Select image

registration methods.

Take image and

check it.

Record up to 36 images

on STEP signal.

Console

STEP signal

Refer to page 24.

Refer to page 25.

Intelligent Lighting can be adjusted when Intelligent Lighting has been specified in the system camera settings.

STEP 3

0.Scn 0 =SET= Ref image

One image must be

saved as a reference

for inspection.

S+←→:Display S+ENT:Shutter

S+ESC:Adjust illumination

Start >>

Ref image Region Position End

Set the method to

use to store images.

Console STEP Back

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2-3-2-2 When Console Is Selected

1. Set the workpiece in the correct position.

2. Press the ENT Key on the Console.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

3. Select Yes if that image is acceptable as the reference image.

The reference image has now been registered.

2-3-2-3 When STEP Is Selected

1. Set the workpiece and input a sync signal for the STEP signal.

2. When the signal has been input, select End.

Note Up to 36 images can be registered one after the other.

An image selection message will be displayed.

3. Use the Up and Down Keys to switch between images and select one image to be used as the reference for inspection.

4. Once the image has been decided upon, press the ENT Key to select it.

ENT:Save this image ESC:Back

Save image to use for settings.

This image will be

the reference image.

Redo

Yes

step

Stored images: 5/36

Back

End

↑ ↓:Switch ENT:Select ESC:Back

Image to use: 0 [0 to 35]

step

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The reference image registration has now been completed.

Changing Shutter Speed

Change the shutter speed when the object is moving quickly causing the image to be blurred.

1. Press the SHIFT + ENT Keys on the screen for selecting the image storage method.

The Shutter Speed Screen will be displayed.

2. Use the Up and Down Keys to select the shutter speed.

3. Press the ENT Key to set the selection.

The screen in (1.) will return.

Slow

Fast

1/100s 1/500s

1/2000s

1/10000s

Object movement

Shutter speed

(Default setting: 1/2000 s)

For F150-S1A Cameras

Slow

Fast

1/120s 1/200s

1/500s 1/1000s 1/2000s 1/4000s 1/8000s

1/20000s

Object movement

Shutter speed

(Default setting: 1/2000 s)

For F160-S1, F160-S2 Cameras

0.Scn 0 =SET= Ref image

One image must be

saved as a reference

for inspection.

S+←→:Display S+ENT:Shutter

S+ESC:Adjust illumination

Start >>

Ref image Region Position End

Set the method to

use to store images.

Console STEP Back

0.Scn 0 =SET= Ref image Shutter speed

1/120s 1/200s

1/500s 1/1000s

1/2000s

1/4000s 1/8000s

1/20000s

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Adjusting Light Levels for Intelligent Lighting

When using Cameras with Intelligent Lighting, the light level can be adjusted from the F160.

Segment Display

CHECK The measurement points are displayed with thick lines. The brightness

depends on the set light level. Refer to page 26.

Displaying Light Levels

The light level for each segment is displayed as a 5- or 8-digit value, with each digit representing the light level of one of the segments. The light levels are displayed from 0 to 7, with 0 indicating that the light is OFF. The higher the setting, the higher the light level.

Sample Lighting Patterns

There are 15 sample lighting patterns registered in the F160.

Adjustment Method 1: Sample Lighting Patterns

There are 15 lighting patterns registered in the F160. The lighting can be set simply by going through the different patterns in order and selecting the one that gives the clearest image. Use the SHIFT + Up and Down Keys to switch between sample patterns.

Light control(LTC20)

Lighting pattern 1 50000

B. Light volume

C. Sample lighting pattern number

A. Segment displays

As viewed from this perspective

F150-LTC20 F160-LTC20

F150-LTC50 F160-LTC50

B A

Lighting can be adjusted for 5 areas.

C G

Lighting can be adjusted for 8 areas.

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Segment A level Segment B level Segment C level Segment D level

Segment H level Segment G level Segment F level Segment E level

3 3 3 3 3

Segment A level Segment B level

Segment E level Segment D level

Segment C level

F150-LTC20 F160-LTC20

F150-LTC50 F160-LTC50

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F150-LTC20, F160-LTC20

■ Not lit

@ Lit (maximum light level)

F150-LTC50, F160-LTC50

Adjustment Method 2: Adjusting Light Levels by Segment

The light level for each segment can be set separately to a value between 0 and 7. The setting “0” represents the unlit state, and the higher the setting value the higher the light level. Light levels can also be set by adjusting the light levels for the sections separately after selecting a sample lighting pattern.

Use the Left and Right Keys to select the section to be adjusted and use the Up and Down Keys to adjust the light level.

Pat-

tern

No.

LIght level Pat-

tern

No.

Light level Pat-

tern

No.

Light level Pat-

tern

No.

Light level Pat-

tern

No.

Light level

1 471013

2 581114

3 691215

Pattern

No.

Light level Pat-

tern

No.

Light level Pat-

tern

No.

Light level Pat-

tern

No.

Light level Pat-

tern

No.

Light level

1471013

2581114

3691215

50000

07070

22727

00070

52222

03333 27272

07000

00007

17777

07777 00707

00700 51111

27777

77777777

00004444

07070707

00700000

00000700

44440000

00007777

70000000

00070000

00000070

77770000

70707070

07000000

00007000

00000007

F150-LTC20, F160-LTC20

F150-LTC50, F160-LTC50

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1. Press the SHIFT + ENT Keys on the screen for selecting the image storage method.

CHECK If S+ESC: Adjust illumination is not displayed, exit Set Mode and change

the settings under SYS/Camera settings to enable use of Intelligent Light- ing. (Refer to page 102.)

The Intelligent Lighting Settings Screen will be displayed.

2. Change the settings.

SHIFT + Left/Right Keys: Switches between sample patterns. Left/Right Keys: Switches between segments.

Up/Down Keys: Switches between light levels.

3. Press the ENT Key to set the settings. The screen in (1.) will return.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Ref image

One image must be

saed as a reference

for inspection.

S+←→:Display S+ENT:Shutter

Start >>

Ref image Region Position End

S+ESC:Adjust illumination

Set the method to

use to store images.

Console STEP Back

Light control(LTC20)

Lighting pattern: 27272

SFT+←→:Sample ←→:Segment ↑ ↓:Light volume

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2-3-3 STEP 3: Selecting and Setting Inspection Types

Specify the details of the inspection and the region to be inspected. Up to 32 points can be specified for inspection. This section uses presence inspection as an example to explain the settings operation.

2-3-3-1 Selecting Presence Inspection

1. If a reference image is set as outlined under 1-3-2 STEP 2: Registering Reference Images, the inspection types will be displayed together with the

operation guide.

2. Use the Up and Down Keys to move the cursor and select Presence.

SHIFT + ENT Keys: Displays an explanation of the inspection type at the cursor position.

SHIFT + Left/Right Keys: Switches between message display types (black or transparent backgrounds or blank message boxes.)

HELP Presence inspection detects whether a component, mark, hole, etc., is at

a specified position on the workpiece. Refer to page 3.

3. Press the ENT Key to set the setting.

Select type

of inspection.

Set inspection details.

Add

End

Shape

Size

Brightness

Note: Select Presence.

Specify points to inspect.

Select presence inspection.

1.2

Return to screen to select type of inspection.

Add inspection details?

Specify movement range.

STEP 4

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Select the type of

inspection.

(Up to 32 regions)

S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display

Start Ref image

Region Position End

Presence

Orient'n

Dimens'n

Surface

Conform

Position

Chip/Bur

Back

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2-3-3-2 Setting Inspection Details

1. Select the shape appropriate for the region to be inspected.

The shape will be displayed.

2. Enclose the region to be inspected.

SeeAlso Refer to page 18 Drawing Figures.

The screen for selecting how to determine the presence of the part will be displayed.

3. Select the desired method.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

Box Ellipse

Circum Polygon

Circle

Enclose the area to

be inspected.

0.Presence

Enclose with a circle.

Example

How do you want to determine

the presence of this part?

Size

Brghtnss BackShape

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Methods for Determining Presence

The following explanation applies if Shape was selected.

4. Specify the object movement range. If the region to be measured is always in the same position, use the initial

box displayed in dotted lines and use the ENT Key to select the upper-left and lower-right corners.

If the region to be inspected may be displaced, draw a rectangle large enough to allow for the range of movement. Use the Up/Down and Left/ Right Keys to move the cursor and use the ENT Key to select the range.

Method Details Example

Shape Judges based on

differences in shape. Objects with the same shape but different orientation will give an NG result.

Size Judges based on

differences in size. Objects with the same size but different shape will still give an OK result.

Brightness

Judges based on differences in brightness.

Reference

OKBNG

Reference

OK NG

Reference

OK NG

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

0.Presence Set the movement range.

↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back

220, 341

Draw a tall rectangle. Make sure that surrounding circles are not inside the rectangle, otherwise they will be included in the inspection.

Example

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Understanding Setting Operations Section 2-3

A final message will be displayed.

5. If nothing more is to be added to the inspection, select End.

CHECK To correct or delete settings, first end the setting and then go back into Set

Mode and make the changes. (Refer to page 66.)

Select Add to combine other inspections.

The screen for selecting the type of inspection will return. Follow the procedure outlined above to set the next inspection conditions.

The settings for the inspection region have now been completed.

2-3-4 STEP 4: Inconsistent Workpiece Positions

Measurement results will not be accurate if the position of the workpiece varies horizontally or vertically. Perform position compensation to enable accurate inspections.

Add to inspection?

Add

End

STEP 4

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Select the type of

inspection.

(Up to 32 regions)

S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display

Start Ref image

Region Position End

Presence

Orient'n

Dimens'n

Surface

Conform

Position

Chip/Bur

Back

Position

compensation?

Yes

Compensate

Yes

Finish settings.

Check automatically selected areas.

Correct areas for position displacement.

Specify angle range.

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2-3-4-1 Deciding Whether to Perform Position Displacement Compensation

1. If inspection conditions are set in STEP 3, a message for selecting position compensation will be displayed along with the operation guide.

2. Check on the Monitor and select Yes if position compensation is required. If position compensation is not required, select No and go to 2-3-4-4 Fin-

ishing Settings.

If Ye s is selected, the F160 automatically determines the appropriate position compensation areas.

3. If the automatically selected regions are acceptable, press the ENT Key to confirm the setting and go to 2-3-4-3 Objects at an Angle.

If the automatically selected regions include marks that are not on every workpiece or inconsistent shapes, press the SHIFT + ESC Keys to select

Change and go to 2-3-4-2 Changing Position Displacement Compensa- tion Regions.

Start Ref image Region >>Position End

0.Scn 0 =SET= Position

S+←→:Switch display

Compensate position?

Position compensa-

tion required to

move workpiece.

Yes No Back

Position compensation not required if the workpiece is always in the same position.

Position compensation required if the position of the workpiece varies.

ENT:OK S+ESC:Change ESC:Back

This part used for compensation.

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2-3-4-2 Changing Position Displacement Compensation Regions

1. Enclose with a rectangle two places to use for position compensation.

Up/Down and Left/Right Keys: Move the arrow cursor.

SHIFT + Up/Down and Left/Right Keys: Move the arrow cursor quickly.

ENT Key: Sets the position. The screen for setting the movement range will be displayed.

2. Specify each movement range. The F160 will find the part in this movement range that most resembles the

registered mark and finds the workpiece based on that position. Go to 2-3-4-3 Objects at an Angle.

2-3-4-3 Objects at an Angle

1. Check on the Monitor and select Yes for objects that require angle compensation.

↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back

0.Scn 0 =SET= Position Enclose mark, hole, corner, etc., that will be on every workpiece (2 positions)

360,360

↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back

0.Scn 0 =SET= Position Set movement range for this part. (2nd position)

424,424

BackYes

Is target at an angle?

0.Scn 0 =SET= Position

S+←→:Switch display

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If angle compensation is not required, select No and go to 2-3-4-4 Finishing Settings.

The screen for selecting the angle range will be displayed.

2. Select the angle range for the object.

The larger the angle range, the longer the time required for measurement.

3. Select OK.

Go to 2-3-4-4 Finishing Settings.

2-3-4-4 Finishing Settings

1. A message prompting a switch to Monitor Mode will be displayed. Select Yes.

You will enter Monitor Mode. Perform a test to see if correct inspections will occur.

Angle range selections

±5°

15°

30°

45°

90°

360°

Compensation is not required if the object is not at an angle.

A rotation range must be set for objects at an angle.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Position

Back

Angle : ±5°

Appoint the angle range of

the target's leaning.

Start Ref image Region Position End

0.Scn 0 =SET= End

• Save before turning OFF power

• Change to Run Mode to

output results.

BackYes

Settings finished.

Switching to Monitor

Mode.

STEP 5

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CHECK

Results are not output via the parallel interface in Monitor Mode. Change to Run Mode to output the results.

CHECK Always save the condition settings to flash memory after they are set. The set-

tings will be cleared when the power is turned OFF if they are not saved beforehand. (Refer to page 86.)

2-3-5 STEP 5: Entering Monitor Mode and Testing

Perform a test to confirm that inspections will be performed according to the set conditions.

The measurement results can be referred to when adjusting the precision of the judgement and the measurement time. The results are not output to the parallel interface or serial interface and so the test can be performed with the F160 only.

2-3-5-1 Performing Test Measurements

1. Press the TRIG Key on the Console or turn ON the STEP signal. One measurement will be executed.

Perform test

measurement

Help

Display

settings

ESC

SHIFT

ENT

SHIFT

Adjust judgement

precision

By region,

position compensation

Adjust

measurement time.

Judgement

Measurement time

Use the help function if the inspection is not correct.

The type of screen display (freeze or through) can be changed.

STEP 6

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2. If adjustments are required, press the SHIFT + Right Keys to move to the Adjustment Screen.

SHIFT + TRIG Keys: Re-execute measurement for the displayed image (for freeze and stored images only.)

SHIFT + ENT Keys: Display help messages.

SHIFT + ESC Keys: Display screen setting menus.

SHIFT + Up/Down Keys: Display stored images.

Help Messages

Help messages provide countermeasures for possible problems.

STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

0.Scn 0 MON

63ms

OK OK

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set dip

Freeze

1-OK

2-OK

The judgement result and measurement time will be displayed.

The areas to be used for position compensation will appear in dotted boxes.

A graphic frame and the inspection result will appear in each inspection position.

(For freeze display only)

Problem Countermeasure Ref. page

Image moves or is out of focus.

Increase shutter speed or adjust the focus. page 24

Image too dark or too light.

Adjust lighting. Adjust the lens aperture if using normal CCTV

lens.

page 25

OK and NG judgments inaccurate.

Adjust the precision of the judgement. page 37

Measurement time too long.

Adjust the measurement time. However, the inspection accuracy decreases the shorter the measurement time. Always perform a test and check the inspection results after adjusting the measurement time.

page 42

No graphic frame appears in the are to be inspected.

The workpiece position may be inconsistent. Change the settings to allow position compensation.

page 32

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Understanding Setting Operations Section 2-3

Display Settings

Change the image display method as required.

HELP Freeze

A still of the image taken by the Camera is displayed. Select Freeze when measuring moving objects.

HELP Through

The latest image taken by the Camera is displayed directly. It is useful to use through display when adjusting workpiece positions. However, through display is set when measurement is performed, the graphic frames and the judgement results for each inspection point will not be displayed.

2-3-5-2 Adjusting Judgement Precision

Adjust judgment precision when the OK and NG results are incorrect.

1. Press the SHIFT + Right Keys in Monitor Mode.

The screen for selecting the type of adjustment will be displayed.

2. Select Judgement method.

Display settings

End

Display image : Freeze

0.Scn 0 MON

OK 63ms

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set dip STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

Freeze

1-OK

2-OK

Time

Judgement method

What do you want to change?

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The screen for selecting the target region will be displayed.

3. Use the Up/Down Keys to switch to the target adjustment region.

4. Press the ENT Key to confirm the selection.

A detailed screen for the selected region will be displayed.

5. Press the TRIG Key. Measure a sample and look at the relationship between the measurement result and the judgement level.

6. Press the ENT Key. The Parameter Adjustment Screen will be displayed.

7. Use the Up/Down Keys to select the parameter and use the Left/Right Keys to adjust the level.

CHECK If the SHIFT + ENT Keys are pressed, the F160 will diagnose the inspec-

tion and display advice.

8. Use the Down Key to select End and press the ENT Key.

The settings will be registered and the screen in (5.) will return.

0.Scn 0 MON

0.Presence(Shape )

NG 63ms

Select a region

to adjust.

S+ESC:Adjust compensation STEP/TRG:Msr ↑ ↓:Region ENT:Select ESC:Back

Freeze

Shape

PreciseTolerant

Judgement levelMeasurement result

0.Scn 0 MON

0.Presence(Shape )

NG 63ms

STEP/TRG:Msr ENT:Adjust parameter ESC:Back

Freeze

Example: When "0. Presence (Shape)" has been selected.

Note: Measurement cannot be executed in this screen.

PreciseTolerant

End

Shape

0.Scn 0 MON

0.Presence(Shape )

63ms

S+ENT:Check region ↑ ↓:Move ←→:Change ESC:Back

Freeze

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Adjustable Parameters

Inspection method Adjustable parameters

Presence Conformity Orientation

Shape (with selfdiagnostic function)

Size

Brightness

No. of edges (for conformity and orientation inspections)

Position (with reference) Dimension (with self-diagnostic

function)

Judgement precision is set to a level between 1 and 10.

Shape

PreciseTolerant

Judgement precision is set to a level between 1 and 10.

Size

jdg

PreciseTolerant

Adjust the black/white level if the lighting changed during movement. Adjust towards black if lighting became dark. Adjust towards white if lighting become bright.

Binlvl

WhiteBlack

Judgement precision is set to a level between 1 and 10.

Bright

PreciseTolerant

Set the number of edges for an OK judgement.

Edg num

[ 3] [ 3]

Numbers : 3

Set the X and Y coordinates and distance for an OK judgement.

Make the shape judgement more tolerant if the inspection position is not found correctly. Position inspection: The upper parameter is for the reference point and the lower parameter is for the inspection position. Dimension inspection: The upper parameter is for the first point and the lower parameter is for the second point.

Shape

PreciseTolerant

Shape

PreciseTolerant

Wid

[ -102.000] [-98.000]

Measure : -100.694

Wid

[ - 2.000] [ 2.000]

Measure : 0.293

Dist

[ 98.000] [102.000]

Measure : 100.694

SHIFT

ESC

Switch pages +

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Understanding Setting Operations Section 2-3

Changing Judgement Precision for Position Displacement Compensation

The judgement precision can be changed if position displacement compensation is set. If the measurement object is not within the field of vision, an NG judgement is output at the position compensation stage, thus preventing incorrect measurements. The judgement position can be changed for both position compensation regions.

1. Press the SHIFT + ENT Keys in Monitor Mode.

The screen for selecting the type of adjustment will be displayed.

2. Select Judgement method.

Position (no reference) (with self-diagnostic

function)

Chips and burs

Surface

Inspection method Adjustable parameters

Set the range for an OK judgement.

Pos

[ -102.000] [-98.000]

Measure : -100.694

Pos

[ - 2.000] [ 2.000]

Measure : 0.293

Shape

PreciseTolerant

Make the shape judgement more tolerant if the inspection position is not found correctly.

Judgement precision is set to a level between 1 and 10.

Defect

PreciseTolerant

Judgement precision is set to a level between 1 and 10.

Defect

PreciseTolerant

0.Scn 0 MON

OK 63ms

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

Freeze

1-OK

2-OK

Time

Judgement method

What do you want to change?

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The screen for selecting the target region will be displayed.

3. Press the SHIFT + ESC Keys to select Adjust compensation. The position compensation details will be displayed.

4. Press the TRIG Key. Measure a sample and look at the relationship between the measurement result and the judgement level.

5. Press the ENT Key. The Parameter Adjustment Screen will be displayed.

6. Use the Up/Down Keys to select the parameter and use the Left/Right Keys to adjust the level.

CHECK If the SHIFT + ENT Keys are pressed, the F160 will diagnose the inspec-

tion and display advice.

7. Use the Down Key to select End and press the ENT Key.

The settings will be registered and the screen in (4.) will return.

0.Scn 0 MON

0.Presence(Shape )

NG 63ms

Select a region

to adjust.

S+ESC:Adjust compensation STEP/TRG:Msr ↑ ↓:Region ENT:Select ESC:Back

Freeze

Jdg 1

Jdg 2

PreciseTolerant

Precise

Tolerant

Judgement level

Measurement results

0.Scn 0 MON Scroll

NG 63ms

STEP/TRG:Msr ENT:Adjust parameter ESC:Back

Freeze

Jdg 1

Jdg 2

PreciseTolerant

Precise

Tolerant

End

0.Scn 0 MON Scroll

63ms

S+ENT:Check region ↑ ↓:Move ←→:Change ESC:Back

Freeze

Note: Measurement cannot be executed on this screen.

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2-3-5-3 Adjusting Measurement Time

The processing speed can be adjusted if the measurement time is too long and the line speed too slow.

1. Press the SHIFT + Right Keys in Monitor Mode.

The screen for selecting the type of adjustment will be displayed.

2. Select Time. The Measurement Time Settings Screen will be displayed.

3. Use the Left/Right Keys to adjust the time.

Up/Down Keys: Move the cursor between Time and End.

4. Use the Down Key to select End and press the ENT Key.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

5. Select OK.

The settings will be registered and the screen in (1.) will return.

0.Scn 0 MON

OK 63ms

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

Freeze

1-OK

2-OK

Judgement method

Time

What do you want to change?

Time

Short

Long

End

0.Scn 0 MON

63ms

The judgement results will

change if the measurement

time is changed.

Check the results.

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Understanding Setting Operations Section 2-3

2-3-6 STEP 6: Entering Run Mode and Starting Inspections

This section describes how to enter Run Mode and start inspections. The measurement results will also be output to the parallel interface.

2-3-6-1 Entering Run Mode

1. Move the cursor to OK to change the mode.

2. Press the ENT Key.

The mode selections will be displayed.

3. Use the Up/Down Keys to move the cursor and select RUN.

The Run Mode Screen will be displayed.

Start

inspections.

Help

Display settings

ESC

SHIFT

ENT

SHIFT

Enter

Run Mode.

Adjust judgement

precision

By region,

position compensation

Adjust

measurement time.

Judgement

Measurement time

Use the help function if the inspection is not correct.

The type of screen display (freeze or through) can be changed.

Refer to page 37.

Refer to page 42.

Refer to page 36.

Refer to page 37.

0.Scn 0 MON

63ms

OK OK

0.Scn 0 MON

63ms

OK OK

SET MON

RUN

SYS TOOL SAVE

RUN

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Saving Settings and Exiting the F160 Section 2-4

2-3-6-2 Starting Inspections

1. Press the TRIG Key on the Console or turn ON the STEP signal.

SHIFT + TRIG Keys: Re-execute measurement for the displayed image (for freeze and stored images only.)

SHIFT + ENT Keys: Display help messages.

SHIFT + Right Keys: Go to Adjustment Screen.

SHIFT + ESC Keys: Display screen setting menus. SHIFT + Up/Down Keys: Display stored images.

One measurement will be performed.

2-4 Saving Settings and Exiting the F160

Save settings to flash memory before turning the power OFF.

Precaution Flash memory data is loaded each time the F160 is started. Therefore, when

settings have been changed, be sure to save them to flash memory before turning OFF the power. If the power is turned OFF without saving new settings, all of the setting changes will be lost. Stored images cannot be saved to flash memory, so all stored images will be cleared when the power is turned OFF. If you want to keep stored images, backup the images to a personal computer or Memory Card. Refer to page 78.

1. Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode.

2. Move the cursor to MON (or RUN) and press the ENT Key.

STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

0.Scn 0 RUN

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

Freeze

---- ---ms

STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

0.Scn 0 RUN

63ms

OK OK

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

Freeze

1-OK

2-OK

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

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Saving Settings and Exiting the F160 Section 2-4

The mode selections will be displayed.

3. Select SAVE.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

4. Select Execute.

Precaution Do not turn OFF the power or input a RESET signal while a message is

being displayed in any save or load operation. Data in memory will be destroyed, and the F160 may not operate correctly the next time it is started.

Once the setting data has been saved, the screen in (1.) return.

5. Turn OFF the power to exit the F160.

CHECK When Using the Scene Group Function

The scene data set to Scene Group 0 and the system data will be saved to flash memory. The settings data for Scene Groups 1 to 31 will be overwritten to the Memory Card when this save operation is executed.

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON SET MON RUN SYS TOOL

SAVE

Setting data will be saved.

Execute Cancel

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SECTION 3

Designing Inspections for Specific Applications

The Conversational Menus provide 7 inspection methods. Presence inspection procedures were explained in 23 Understanding Setting Operations. The specific settings for the other six inspection methods are explained in

this section. The selection of the inspection method is STEP 3 in the operational flow. Once the selection has been made, move to STEP 4.

3-1 Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

3-1-1 Selecting Conformity Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

3-1-2 Setting Inspection Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

3-2 Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

3-2-1 Selecting Orientation Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

3-2-2 Setting Inspection Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

3-3 Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

3-3-1 Selecting Position Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

3-3-2 Setting Inspection Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

3-4 Dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

3-4-1 Selecting Dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

3-4-2 Setting Inspection Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

3-5 Chips and Burs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

3-5-1 Selecting Chips and Burs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

3-5-2 Specifying Inspection Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

3-6 Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

3-6-1 Selecting Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

3-6-2 Specifying Inspection Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Conformity Section 3-1

3-1 Conformity

Conformity inspections check whether or not the workpiece matches the registered product.

SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types.

The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here. Follow the instructions given by the operational guide on the Monitor screen.

3-1-1 Selecting Conformity Inspection

Select Conform on the screen for selecting inspection types.

Selec

Conformity

Set inspection details.

Add

End

Shape

Size

Brightness

No. of edges

Select type of inspection.

Check number of edges inspected.

Return to screen to select type of inspection.

Add inspection details?

Specify points to inpsect.

Specify movement range.

STEP 4

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Select the type of

inspection.

(Up to 32 regions)

S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display

Start Ref image

Region Position End

Presence

Orient'n

Dimens'n

Surface

Conform

Position

Chip/Bur

Back

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Conformity Section 3-1

3-1-2 Setting Inspection Details

1. Select the method for checking non-conforming items.

2. Follow the instructions provided by the on-screen operational guide to make the rest of the settings.

Checking Methods

Methods for Judging Conformity

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display

Shape

Lines

Size

Brightness

Back

0.Conform Select the method to check for non-conforming items.

Checking

method

Details Example

Shape Judges based on differences in

shape. Objects with the same shape but different orientation will give an NG result.

Size Judges based on differences in

size. Objects with the same size but different shape will still give an OK result.

Brightness Judges based on differences in

brightness.

Lines (No. of edges)

Judges based on the number of edges.

Reference

OK NG

If the Inspection Point is Always in the Same Position Use the initial box displayed in dotted lines and select the upper-left and lower-right corners.

If the Inspection Point is Inconsistent Draw a box that encloses the range of positions. Do not include surrounding patterns or other marks in the box because they will be included in the inspection.

Movement Range

Reference

OK NG

Reference

Inspection direction: 2 edges

Inspection direction: 0 edges

The only shape that can be drawn is a box. The edges are detected in the direction of the long side of the box.

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Orientation Section 3-2

3-2 Orientation

Orientation inspections detect the orientation of the workpiece and to see if the workpiece is facing the correct direction.

SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types.

The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here. Follow the instructions given by the operational guide on the Monitor screen.

3-2-1 Selecting Orientation Inspection

Select Orient’n on the screen for selecting inspection types.

Select

Orientation.

Set inspection details.

Add

End

Shape

Size

Brightness

Number of edges

Select type of inspection.

Return to screen to select type of inspection.

Add inspection details.

Specify points to inspect.

Specify movement range.

STEP

Check number of edges.

5. 2.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Select the type of

inspection.

(Up to 32 regions)

S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display

Start Ref image

Region Position End

Presence

Orient'n

Dimens'n

Surface

Conform

Position

Chip/Bur

Back

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Orientation Section 3-2

3-2-2 Setting Inspection Details

1. Select the method for checking the orientation of items.

2. Follow the instructions provided by the on-screen operational guide to make the rest of the settings.

Checking Methods

Methods for Judging Conformity

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display

Lines

Size

Brightness

Back

0.Orient'n Select the method to check the orientation.

Shape

Checking

method

Details Example

Shape Judges based on differences in

shape. Objects with the same shape but different orientation will give an NG result.

Size Judges based on differences in

size. Objects with the same size but different shape will still give an OK result.

Brightness Judges based on differences in

brightness.

Lines (No. of edges)

Judges based on the number of edges.

Reference

OK NG

If the Inspection Point is Always in the Same Position Use the initial box displayed in dotted lines and select the upper-left and lower-right corners.

If the Inspection Point is Inconsistent Draw a box that encloses the range of positions. Do not include surrounding patterns or other marks in the box because they will be included in the inspection.

Movement Range

Reference

OK NG

Reference

Inspection direction: 2 edges

Inspection direction: 0 edges

The only shape that can be drawn is a box. The edges are detected in the direction of the long side of the box.

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Position Section 3-3

3-3 Position

Position inspections find the position of a specified mark, hole, or other feature and determine whether or not it is within the correct range.

SeeAlso. Refer to page 3 Inspection Types.

The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here. Follow the instructions given by the operational guide on the Monitor screen.

3-3-1 Selecting Position Inspection

Select Position on the screen for selecting inspection types.

Select

Position

Set inspection details.

Yes

Physical units for OK item range?

Add inspection details.

Specify origin coordinate system.

Specify direction coordinate system.

Specify magnification.

Specify reference point.

Specify points to inspect.

Specify reference point?

Specify OK range.

Add

End

Return to screen to select type of inspection.

10.

8.9.

STEP 4

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Select the type of

inspection.

(Up to 32 regions)

S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display

Start Ref image

Region Position End

Presence

Orient'n

Dimens'n

Surface

Conform

Position

Chip/Bur

Back

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Position Section 3-3

3-3-2 Setting Inspection Details

1. Decide whether or not to specify physical units for the OK item range.

CHECK This screen will not be displayed if the coordinate system, has already

been set in another inspection region.

If Ye s is Selected Set the range for OK items in physical units. Go to step (2.)

If No is Selected Set the range for OK items in pixel units. Go to step (5.)

The following explanation of how to align the coordinate scale with the dimensions of the workpiece will use a workpiece on an angle as an example.

2. Align the origin of the coordinates (0) with the left corner or other part of the workpiece that will serve as the origin for the physical units.

Up/Down and Left/Right Keys: Move the origin (0).

SHIFT + Up/Down or Left/Right Keys: Move the origin quickly.

ENT Key: Sets the position.

Yes

Back

Do you want to set the range in physical units?

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

0.Position

20 mm

286 pixels

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Set coordinates Set the position of the origin.

100.0 X

-100.0

100.0

X=109 Y=326

↑ ↓←→:Change ENT:Set ESC:Back

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Position Section 3-3

The screen for aligning the coordinate axis will be displayed.

3. If the workpiece is on an angle, use the Down/Right and Up/Left Keys to specify the angle for the axis.

Down and Right Keys: Rotates the axis in the clockwise direction. Up and Left Keys: Rotates the axis in the anti-clockwise direction.

SHIFT + Down/Right or Up/Left Keys: Rotates the axis quickly.

ENT Key: Sets the position.

The screen for setting the magnification will be displayed.

4. Use the Down/Right and Up/Left Keys to enlarge and reduce the coordinate scale and align with the physical dimensions of the workpiece.

Up/Left Keys: Enlarge the scale. Down/Right Keys: Reduce the scale.

SHIFT + Down/Right or Up/Left: Reduces or enlarges the scale quickly.

ENT Key: Sets the magnification.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Set coordinates Set the angle of coordinate axis.

100.0 X

-100.0

100.0

θ=10.0

↑ ↓←→:Change ENT:Set ESC:Back

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Set coordinates Set the magnification.

10.0 X

-100.0

10.0

Zoom=0.069 Sight=38.881

↑ ↓←→:Change ENT:Set ESC:Back

Example: 20 mm Workpiece Align the origin with the bottom left corner of the workpiece and enlarge or reduce the scale to match

20.0 on the scale with the bottom right corner of the workpiece.

20 mm

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Position Section 3-3

The screen for specifying the inspection position will be displayed.

5. Use the Up/Down and Left/Right Keys to move the cursor to the position to be inspected. This specifies the inspection position.

SHIFT + Up/Down or Left/Right Keys: Move the cursor quickly. SHIFT + ESC Keys: Used to correct the position. Returns to the

screen for aligning the coordinate axis. ENT: Sets the position.

A screen giving the option to specify a reference position will be displayed.

6. Select Yes to specify a relationship between the inspection point and a particular point on the workpiece.

Select No if no particular relationship is to be specified.

If Ye s is Selected Any point can be specified as the reference point. The relationship between the two points is found when inspection is performed. Go to step (7.)

If No is Selected The origin will become the reference point. Go to step (9.)

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

S+ESC:Adjust coordinates ↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back

0.Position Set position

to inspect.

X=359.712 Y=292.826

BackYes

Do you want to specify the reference position?

Reference position

Origin

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Position Section 3-3

If Ye s was selected in step (6.), the screen for specifying the reference position will be displayed.

7. Use the Up/Down and Left/Right Keys to move the cursor to the refer- ence position.

SHIFT + Up/Down or Left/Right Keys: Move the cursor quickly.

SHIFT + ESC Keys: Used to correct the position. Returns to the screen for aligning the coordinate axis.

ENT: Sets the position.

The screen for changing the range for OK items will be displayed.

SeeAlso Refer to page 19 for details on inputting values.

8. Move the cursor to the value to be changed and set the range for OK items. Go to step (10.)

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

S+ESC:Adjust coordinates ↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back

0.Position(Ref ) Set reference

position.

X= 239.881 Y= 157.342 Dist= 286.821

Coordinates with the origin as the specified reference position and the distance from the origin.

Width X

Reference position

Width Y

Distance

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

End

Back

X : [ 237.000: 241.000] Y : [ 155.000: 159.000] Dist : [ 284.000: 288.000]

0.Position(Ref ) Set the range for OK items.

Range for OK items automatically calculated by the F160 based on the coordinates.

X= 239.881 Y= 157.342 Dist= 286.821

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Dimension Section 3-4

If No was selected at step (6.), the screen for changing the OK item range will be displayed.

SeeAlso Refer to page 19 for details on inputting values.

9. Move the cursor to the value to be changed and specify the range for OK items.

10. Select End.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

11. Select End if there are no more conditions to be added to the inspection.

3-4 Dimension

Dimension inspections inspect the relationship (distance) between two specified points to see if it is within a range.

SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

End

Back

X: [ 357.000: 361.000] Y: [ 290.000: 294.000]

0.Position(No ref) Set the range

for OK items.

X= 359.712 Y= 292.826 Dist= 283.155

Range for OK items automatically calculated by the F160 based on the coordinates.

Coordinates for inspection position for which the origin is the upper left corner of the screen.

End

Add

Add to inspection?

STEP 4

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Dimension Section 3-4

The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here. Follow the instructions given by the operational guide on the Monitor screen.

3-4-1 Selecting Dimension

Select Dimns’n on the screen for selecting inspection types.

3-4-2 Setting Inspection Details

1. Select whether the range for OK items will be set in physical units.

CHECK This screen will not be displayed if the coordinate system has already been

aligned in another inspection region.

Select

Dimns/n.

Set inspection details.

Yes

Physical units for OK item range?

Specify origin coordinate system.

Specify direction coordinate system.

Specify magnification.

Add inspection details.

Specify 2nd position.

Specify 1st position.

Sepcify OK item range.

8.7.

Add

End

Return to screen to selecte type of inspection.

STEP 4

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Select the type of

inspection.

(Up to 32 regions)

S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display

Start Ref image

>>Region

Position End

Presence

Orient'n

Dimens'n

Surface

Conform

Position

Chip/Bur

Back

Yes

Back

Do you want to set the range in physical units?

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

0.Dimens'n

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Dimension Section 3-4

If Ye s is Selected Set the range for OK items in physical units. Go to step (2.)

If No is Selected Set the range for OK items in pixel units. Go to step (5.)

The following explanation of how to align the coordinate scale with the dimensions of the workpiece will use a workpiece on an angle as an example.

2. Align the origin of the coordinates (O) with the left corner or other part of the workpiece that will serve as the origin for the physical units.

Up/Down and Left/Right Keys: Move the origin (O).

SHIFT + Up/Down or Left/Right Keys: Move the origin quickly.

ENT Key: Sets the position.

The screen for aligning the coordinate axis will be displayed.

3. If the workpiece is on an angle, use the Down/Right and Up/Left Keys to specify the angle for the axis.

Down and Right Keys: Rotates the axis in the clockwise direction.

20 mm

230 pixels

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

100.0

Y -100.0

-100.0

100.0

X = 155 Y = 326

↑ ↓←→:Change ENT:Set ESC:Back

Set coordinates Set the position of the origin.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

θ=10.0

↑ ↓←→:Change ENT:Set ESC:Back

Set coordinates Set the angle of coordinate axis.

100.0

-100.0

100.0

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Dimension Section 3-4

Up and Left Keys: Rotates the axis in the anti-clockwise direction.

SHIFT + Down/Right or Up/Left Keys: Rotates the axis quickly. ENT Key: Sets the position.

The screen for setting the magnification will be displayed.

4. Use the Down/Right and Up/Left Keys to enlarge and reduce the coordinate scale and align with the physical dimensions of the workpiece.

Up/Left Keys: Enlarge the scale.

Down/Right Keys: Reduce the scale.

SHIFT + Down/Right or Up/Left: Reduces or enlarges the scale quickly.

ENT Key: Sets the magnification.

The screen for specifying the inspection start position will be displayed.

5. Use the Up/Down and Left/Right Keys to move the cursor to the position to be inspected. This specifies the start position (1st position).

SHIFT + Up/Down or Left/Right Keys: Move the cursor quickly. SHIFT + ESC Keys: Used to correct the position. Returns to the

screen for aligning the coordinate axis. ENT: Sets the position.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

Zoom= 0.087 Sight=49.023

↑ ↓←→:Change ENT:Set ESC:Back

Set coordinates Set the magnification.

10.0

-10.0

10.0

Example: 20 mm Workpiece Align the origin with the bottom left corner of the workpiece and enlarge or reduce the scale to match

20.0 on the scale with the bottom right corner of the workpiece.

20 mm

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

S+ESC:Adjust coordinates ↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back

0.Dimens'n Specify the 1st

position.

X=182.712 Y=200.426

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Dimension Section 3-4

A screen giving the option to specify the inspection end position will be displayed.

6. Specify the end position (2nd position) that will measure the dimensions using the same procedure.

The screen for changing the range for OK items will be displayed.

SeeAlso Refer to page 19 for details on inputting values.

7. Move the cursor to the value to be changed and set the range for OK items.

8. Select End. A confirmation message will be displayed.

9. Select End if there are no more conditions to be added to the inspection.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

S+ESC:Adjust coordinates ↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back

0.Dimens'n Specify the 2nd

position.

X= 227.962 Y= 81.541 Dist= 242.107

Dimensions and distance

Width X

Width Y

Distance

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

End

Back

X : [ 225.000: 229.000] Y : [ 79.000: 83.000] Dist : [ 240.000: 244.000]

0.Dimens'n Set the rangend

for OK items.

Range for OK items automatically calculated by the F160 based on the coordinates.

X= 239.881 Y= 157.342 Dist= 286.821

End

Add

Add to inspection?

step4

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Chips and Burs Section 3-5

3-5 Chips and Burs

Chip and bur inspections check for chips and burs on the circumference of workpieces.

SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types.

The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here. Follow the instructions given by the operational guide on the Monitor screen.

3-5-1 Selecting Chips and Burs

Select Chip/Bur on the screen for selecting inspection types.

3-5-2 Specifying Inspection Regions

1. Select and draw a figure suitable for the inspection region and press the ENT Key to set the region.

SeeAlso Refer to page 18 for details on drawing figures.

2. Follow the instructions provided by the on-screen operational guide to make the rest of the settings.

Set inspection details.

Add

End

Return to screen to select type of inspection.

Add inspection details.

Specify points to inspect.

Select

Chip/Bur

STEP 4

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Select the type of

inspection.

(Up to 32 regions)

S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display

Start Ref image

>>Region

Position End

Presence

Orient'n

Dimens'n

Surface

Conform

Position

Chip/Bur

Back

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

ESC:Back

Enclose the area to

be inspected.

0.Chip/Bur

Line

Circum Arc

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Surface Section 3-6

3-6 Surface

Surface inspections check for defects and impurities within a specified range.

SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types.

The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here. Follow the instructions given by the operational guide on the Monitor screen.

3-6-1 Selecting Surface

Select Surface on the screen for selecting inspection types.

3-6-2 Specifying Inspection Regions

1. Decide the upper left point for a box that will enclose the inspection region and then set the lower right point.

Up/Down and Left/Right Keys: Move the arrow cursor.

SHIFT + Up/Down and Left/Right Keys: Move the arrow cursor quickly.

ENT Key: Sets the position.

2. Follow the instructions provided by the on-screen operational guide to make the rest of the settings.

Set inspection details.

Add inspection details.

Specify points to inspect.

Select

Surface.

Add

End

Return to screen to select type of inspection.

STEP 4

Scn 0 =SET= Region

Select the type of

inspection.

(Up to 32 regions)

S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display

Start Ref image

Region Position End

Presence

Orient'n

Dimens'n

Surface

Conform

Position

Chip/Bur

Back

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back

Enclose the area to

be inspected.

0.Surface

355,331

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Surface Section 3-6

CHECK

Do not draw a box where there are marks or patterns. If marks or patterns are included in the box, the inspection will be incorrect because the marks or pattern will not be distinguished from defects.

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SECTION 4

Application Settings

This section describes how to change, delete, and save inspection settings and how to use various functions with Conversational Menus.

4-1 Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

4-1-1 Entering Set Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

4-1-2 Re-registering Reference Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

4-1-3 Changing Setting Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

4-1-4 Changing Position Displacement Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

4-2 Changing Scenes and Scene Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

4-2-1 Setting Measurement Conditions for Different Models: Changing Scenes 72

4-2-2 Copying Scene Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

4-2-3 Initializing Measurement Conditions: Clearing Scenes . . . . . . . . . . 75

4-2-4 Adding Comments to Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

4-2-5 Using Scene Group Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

4-3 Backing Up Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

4-3-1 Backing Up to a Personal Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

4-3-2 Backing Up to Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

4-3-3 Backing Up to Flash Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

4-4 Checking Image Density Distribution: Line Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

4-5 Checking I/O Status with External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

4-5-1 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

4-5-2 Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

4-6 Memory Card Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

4-6-1 Creating Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

4-6-2 Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

4-6-3 Checking File Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

4-6-4 Changing File Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

4-6-5 Deleting Files and Directories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

4-6-6 Turning OFF the Power Supply to the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions Section 4-1

4-1 Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions

To change, add, or delete inspection area positions, enter Set Mode again and change the conditions.

You can also clear all settings and start again. The reference images will remain, however, unless the power is turned OFF or the images are overwritten using the save function. Decide whether to register other images or use the existing reference images.

4-1-1 Entering Set Mode

1. Move the cursor to MON and press the ENT Key once.

A list of selections will be displayed.

2. Select SET. The Start Screen for Conversational Menus will be displayed.

3. Select Start.

The screen for selecting whether or not to clear all settings will be displayed.

Enter

Set Mode.

Refer to page 22.

STEP 2

Start again from

Reference Image.

To change

reference

images

To clear

reference images

different

images.

Change

setting details.

Change position

displacement

compensation.

OK 63ms

0.Scn 0 MON

OK 63ms

0.Scn 0 MON

MON RUN SYS TOOL SAVE

SET

Start setting?

Cancel

Start

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If Ye s is Selected Return to STEP 2: Registering Reference Images and re-register the im- ages. (The stored reference images are not cleared.)

If No is Selected, go to 4-1-2 Re-registering Reference Images.

4-1-2 Re-registering Reference Images

Select Yes to update the reference images. The reference images will be registered using the same procedure as the first time.

SeeAlso Refer to page 22 STEP 2: Registering Reference Images.

If you want to keep the previous reference image, select No.

CHECK When the Power Has Been Turned OFF After Previous Inspection Conditions

Were Set The reference images will have been cleared. Either place a workpiece of the same size in the same position and register that image or, if the reference image was backed up to a computer or Memory Card, download the image as memory image 35. (Refer to page 81 and page 85.)

CHECK If you have downloaded backed up images, select STEP as the image storage

method and select memory image 35. (Refer to page 22.)

4-1-3 Changing Setting Details

Adding Regions

Yes

Back

This scene has been

set already. Clear

all settings and

reset entire scene?

0.Scn 0 =SET= Ref image

Yes

Back

Change reference

image?

The previous refer-

ence image has not

been cleared.

Select

Add.

Add the region using the same procedure as

STEP 3: Selecting and Setting Inspection Types.

STEP 3

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Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions Section 4-1

1. Select Add.

Use the same procedure as STEP 3: Selecting and Setting Inspection Types to add the region.

Changing the Position or Size of Regions

1. Select Change region.

In this explanation, Presence/Size will be used as an example.

The Select Region to Change Screen will be displayed.

2. Select the number of the region to be changed.

Up/Down Keys: Switch between regions.

ENT Key: Sets the selection.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Change what?

S+←→:Switch display

Add

Back

End

Start Ref image >>Region Position End

Delete

Change region

Select

Channge region.

Select region to change.

Change position or size.

3. 2.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Change what?

S+←→:Switch display

Add

Back

End

Start Ref image >>Region Position End

Delete

Change region

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

0.Presence(Shape )

↑ ↓:Region ENT:Select ESC:Back

Select region to change.

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Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions Section 4-1

The screen for changing the position and size of the region will be displayed.

SeeAlso Refer to page 18 for details on drawing figures.

3. Change the position and size.

The screen in step (2.) will return.

Deleting Regions

1. Select Delete.

The Select Region To Delete Screen will be displayed.

2. Select the region to delete.

Up/Down Keys: Switch between regions.

ENT Key: Sets the selection.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

86,98

0.Presence(Shape )

↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back

Enclose the area to

be inspected.

Select

Delete.

Select region.

Delete region.

3. 2.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Change what?

S+←→:Switch display

Add

Back

End

Start Ref image >>Region Position End

Delete

Change region

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region

0.Presence(Shape )

↑ ↓:Region ENT:Select ESC:Back

Select region to delete.

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Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions Section 4-1

A confirmation message will be displayed.

3. Select Yes to delete the region. If other regions are set, the screen in step (1.) will return.

If the deleted region was the only region, the screen for selecting inspection types will return.

4-1-4 Changing Position Displacement Compensation

When Position Compensation Is Set

When Position Compensation Is Not Set

Perform the operations outlined under STEP 4: Inconsistent Workpiece Positions.

1. Select Yes to change the position compensation settings.

Select No to not change the settings. Select Delete to delete the settings.

Yes

Back

The region will be

deleted.

0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Select the type of

inspection.

(Up to 32 regions)

S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display

Start Ref image

Region Position End

Presence

Orient'n

Dimens'n

Surface

Conform

Position

Chip/Bur

Back

Change settings?

Change regions for position compensation.

Specify movement range.

Exit settings.

Yes

Delete

Change position

compensation?

Yes

Delete

Back

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Changing Scenes and Scene Groups Section 4-2

If Ye s was selected, the Position Compensation Screen will be displayed.

SeeAlso Refer to page 18 for details on drawing figures.

2. Follow the instructions provided by the on-screen operational guide to make the rest of the settings.

CHECK After the settings have been changed, be sure to save them to flash mem-

ory before turning OFF the power. If the power is turned OFF without saving new settings, all of the setting changes will be lost. (Refer to page 86.)

4-2 Changing Scenes and Scene Groups

The different situations (types of measurement object and types of measurements required) in which measurements are performed are called “scenes” and the measurement conditions set in Set Mode are called “scene data.” The scene function can be used to set 32 types of measurement conditions. If detection conditions change, simply switch scenes to change to a different measurement setup.

The normal limit of 32 scenes may not be possible for some settings if there is insufficient memory. A message will appear on the screen if there is insufficient memory. Make the region smaller or delete unnecessary regions or models.

CHECK Up to 1,024 scenes can be stored if a 128-Mbyte Memory Card is inserted. Up

to 32 scenes make up a scene group and up to 32 scene groups can be set, i.e., 32 scenes x 32 scene groups = 1,024.

↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back

0.Scn 0 =SET= Position Enclose mark, hole, corner, etc., that will be on every workpiece (2 positions)

100,100

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Changing Scenes and Scene Groups Section 4-2

Scene group 0 will be saved in the internal flash memory and scene groups 1 to 31 will be saved to the Memory Card.

4-2-1 Setting Measurement Conditions for Different Models:

Changing Scenes

Use the scene changing function to switch between different measurement conditions for different measurement setups or measurement objects. Scene 0 will be displayed by default when the power is turned ON, however, the F160 also accommodates scenes 1 to 31. If a Memory Card is inserted and the scene group function used, up to 1,024 scenes can be set.

The command for changing scenes or scene groups can be input from an external device via a parallel or serial interface.

Scene 0 Scene 1

Scene 30 Scene 31

Scene 0 Scene 1

Scene 30 Scene 31

Scene 0 Scene 1

Scene 30 Scene 31

Scene group 0

Scene group 31

1,024 scenes max.

F160

IIf a Memory Card is not used, only Scene group 0 can be used.

Scene groups 1 to 31 can be used if a Memory Card is mounted.

Scene group 0: Saved to internal flash memory Scene groups 1 to 31: Saved to Memory Card

Memory Card

(128 Mbytes)

F160

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Changing Scenes and Scene Groups Section 4-2

1. Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode.

2. Move the cursor to Scn and press the ENT Key. The Scn 0 to Scn 7 options will be displayed.

Use the Down Key to display scene numbers 8 to 31.

3. Move the cursor to the scene number to be switched to and press the ENT Key.

The selected scene will be displayed.

Using Scene Group Function

1. Insert a Memory Card.

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp S+ESC:Edit S+ENT:Scn Group

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

0.Scn 0

1.Scn 1

2.Scn 2

3.Scn 3

4.Scn 4

5.Scn 5

6.Scn 6

7.Scn 7 ↑ ↓

Freeze

---- ---ms

1.Scn 1 MON

STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

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Changing Scenes and Scene Groups Section 4-2

2. Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode.

3. Move the cursor to Scn and press the ENT Key. The Scn 0 to Scn 7 options will be displayed.

4. Press the SHIFT+ENT Keys.

The Scene Group 0 to Scene Group 7 options will be displayed. Use the Down Key to display scene group numbers 8 to 31.

5. Move the cursor to the scene group number to be switched to and press the ENT Key.

The selected scene group will be displayed.

CHECK When scene groups 1 to 31 are switched to, a directory called “DEFSCN-

GR” will be automatically created in the root directory of the Memory Card. The scene group data will be saved in files called “SGR_00**.SGR.” The asterisks (*) are the scene number.

4-2-2 Copying Scene Data

This function is useful for creating new scenes by copying scene data from another scene and changing some settings to suit the new requirements.

CHECK Scene data can be copied only within the same scene group. To copy data

between scene groups, copy the whole scene group. Refer to page 77.

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

S+ESC:Edit S+ENT:Scn Group

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0

1.Scn 1

2.Scn 2

3.Scn 3

4.Scn 4

5.Scn 5

6.Scn 6

7.Scn 7 ↑ ↓

0.Scn 0 MON

S+ESC:Edit

Scn Group select

0.Scn Group 0

1.Scn Group 1

2.Scn Group 2

3.Scn Group 3

4.Scn Group 4

5.Scn Group 5

6.Scn Group 6

7.Scn Group 7 ↑ ↓

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Changing Scenes and Scene Groups Section 4-2

1. Move the cursor to Scn 0 and press the ENT Key.

2. Move the cursor to the scene number to which data is to be copied.

3. Press the SHIFT+ESC Keys.

The Copy/Clear/Comment Menu will be displayed.

4. Select Copy.

The screen for copying will be displayed.

5. Enter the number of the scene from which data is to be copied (Original scene), and select Execute.

The data will be copied.

4-2-3 Initializing Measurement Conditions: Clearing Scenes

Use the following procedure to clear measurement conditions set in Set Mode, and to return scenes to their default settings. This section explains the procedure performed separately for each scene.

SeeAlso Refer to page 77 for information on initializing whole scene groups.

1. Move the cursor to Scn 0 and press the ENT Key.

2. Move the cursor to the number of the scene to be cleared.

3. Press the SHIFT+ESC Keys. The Copy/Clear/Comment Menu will be displayed.

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S_ESC:Set disp

S+ESC:Edit S+ENT:Scn Group

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0

1.Scn 1

2.Scn 2

3.Scn 3

4.Scn 4

5.Scn 5

6.Scn 6

7.Scn 7 ↑ ↓

0.Scn 0 MON

Copy

Clear Comment

Execute Cancel

Original scene: 0.Scn 0

S+ENT:HElp S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

S+ESC:Edit S+ENT:Scn Group

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0

1.Scn 1

2.Scn 2

3.Scn 3

4.Scn 4

5.Scn 5

6.Scn 6

7.Scn 7 ↑ ↓

0.Scn 0 MON

Copy

Clear

Comment

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4. Select Clear.

A confirmation message will be displayed.

5. Select Execute. The scene will be cleared.

4-2-4 Adding Comments to Scenes

Any comment can be added to each scene. This is useful for understanding settings when many regions have been registered.

1. Move the cursor to Scn 0 and press the ENT Key.

2. Move the cursor to the number of the scene for the name change.

3. Press the SHIFT+ESC Keys. The Copy/Clear/Comment Menu will be displayed.

4. Select Comment. A software keyboard will be displayed.

5. Set up to 8 characters.

6. Move the cursor to END and press the ENT Key.

The scene name will be changed.

This scene data

will be cleared.

Execute Cancel

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

S+ESC:Edit S+ENT:Scn Group

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0

1.Scn 1

2.Scn 2

3.Scn 3

4.Scn 4

5.Scn 5

6.Scn 6

7.Scn 7 ↑ ↓

0.Scn 0 MON

Copy Clear

Comment

ENT:Select

Input comment(Scn 0) [LABEL ]

ABCDEF GH I J KLMN OPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdef gh i j k lmn

opq rs tuvwxy z

0123456789. -

()^

SPC DEL BS INS

←→

END

Ins.

---- ---ms

0.LABEL MON

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4-2-5 Using Scene Group Function

Use the scene group function to copy and clear whole scene groups and change the scene group name to any 11 standard characters.

1. Insert a Memory Card.

2. Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode.

3. Move the cursor to Scn and press the ENT Key.

The Scene 0 to Scene 7 options will be displayed.

4. Press the SHIFT+ENT Keys.

The Scene Group 0 to Scene Group 7 options will be displayed.

5. Move the cursor to the desired scene group number.

6. Press the SHIFT + ENT Keys.

The Copy/Clear/Comment Menu will be displayed.

The rest of the operations are the same as when using the scene function.

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

S+ESC:Edit S+ENT:Scn Group

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0

1.Scn 1

2.Scn 2

3.Scn 3

4.Scn 4

5.Scn 5

6.Scn 6

7.Scn 7 ↑ ↓

0.Scn 0 MON

S+ESC:Edit

Scn Group select

0.Scn Group 0

1.Scn Group 1

2.Scn Group 2

3.Scn Group 3

4.Scn Group 4

5.Scn Group 5

6.Scn Group 6

7.Scn Group 7 ↑ ↓

Copy

Clear Comment

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Backing Up Data Section 4-3

4-3 Backing Up Data

This section explains how to make backup copies of data to flash memory or a computer.

When the power to the F160 is turned OFF, all data settings are cleared. The F160 loads data saved to flash memory at startup. Therefore, when settings are changed, in order not to lose these settings, be sure to save them to flash memory.

The 5 types of system and scene data listed below can be backed up on a computer or Memory Card. The same data can also be loaded from a computer to the F160. Saving and loading data enables using the same data on other F160 Controllers.

It is recommended that data is backed up in case data is lost or the F160 malfunctions.

CHECK Image data is saved as frame images.

Even if Field is selected for the Camera mode, the images will be converted to frame images before being saved.

Precaution Do not turn OFF the power or input a RESET signal while a message is being

displayed in any save or load operation. Data in memory will be destroyed, and the F160 may not operate correctly the next time it is started.

CHECK Depending on the contents of the settings, it may not be possible to backup

data to a Memory Card because of insufficient memory. In this case, a message will be displayed on the screen. Delete unnecessary scenes.

4-3-1 Backing Up to a Personal Computer

This section describes data transfer procedures, using Hyper Terminal, a standard tool for Windows 98 and Windows NT4.0.

This example is based on the presumption that an RS-232C cable has been commented to the COM1 port on the personal computer. Make the necessary adjustments when the cable is connected to a different port. If using different communications software, refer to the relevant manual.

Data is transferred using XMODEM (-CRC or -SUM) or ZMODEM protocol. XMODEM (-1K) is not supported.

Saving Data to the Computer

Data Contents

System data Settings under SYS.

Scene group data Scene data (scenes 0 to 31) for specified scene group.

Scene data Settings under SET.

System data and scene group data

Both the system data and scene group data (for the scene group currently displayed) together.

Image data Saved measurement images in BMP format. This is the basic

image format for Windows and so the images can be displayed on a personal computer.

F160

Computer

Data

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1. Connect the RS-232C cable to the COM1 port on the personal computer and the RS-232C/422 connector on the F160.

2. Make the F160 communications settings (serial).

The default communications settings are as shown in the following table. These settings can Normally be used.

Note Both XMODEM and ZMODEM transfer protocols are supported.

Use the protocol that matches the computer settings.

3. Start the Hyper Terminal program on the computer and make the following communications settings. The same communications settings must be

used on both the F160 and the modem on the computer.

Note XMODEM or ZMODEM protocol is used, so flow control is not per-

formed.

4. Once the communications settings have been made on the computer, display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode.

5. Move the cursor to MON (or RUN) and press the ENT Key. The mode selections will be displayed.

6. Select TOOL.

Item Setting

Communications protocol RS-232C

Baud rate 38,400 (bps)

Data length 8 (bits)

Parity bits None

Stop bits 1 (bit)

Protocol XMODEM

(See note.)

Item Setting

Baud rate 38,400 (bps)

Data length 8 (bits)

Parity bits None

Stop bits 1 (bit)

Flow control None (See note.)

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON SET MON RUN SYS

TOOL

SAVE

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The data selections will be displayed.

7. Select the data to be saved. The destination selections for load and save will be displayed.

8. Select Save (Serial).

9. Select the desired number for scene group, scene, or image data.

When using ZMODEM for communications, set a file name of 8 characters or less after inputting the desired number.

CHECK When backing up system and scene group data, the currently displayed

scene group will be saved. A confirmation message will be displayed.

10. Select Execute.

TOOL

System data

Scn Group data Scene data System+Scn Group data Image data Memory card Clear image Line brightness I/O monitor

Load(Serial)

Save(Serial)

Load(Memory card) Save(Memory card)

Scn 0 Scn 1 Scn 2 Scn 3 Scn 4 Scn 5 Scn 6 Scn 7 ↑ ↓

Scene No.

(0 to 31)

Memory 0 Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 Memory 5 Memory 6 Memory 7 ↑ ↓

Image data

No.

(0 to 35)(0 to 31)

Scn Group 0 Scn Group 1 Scn Group 2 Scn Group 3 Scn Group 4 Scn Group 5 Scn Group 6 Scn Group 7 ↑ ↓

Scene group

No.

Data will be saved.

System data

Execute Cancel

Example: Confirmation message when saving system data.

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A screen showing the transfer progress will be displayed.

11. Select Transfer/Receive File from the Hyper Terminal menu on the com- puter.

12. Specify where the file is to be saved.

13. Set the protocol to XMODEM or ZMODEM.

14. Select Receive. When using XMODEM, input a file name.

The data will be transferred from the F160 to the computer. When the transfer has been completed, the screen in (8.) will return.

Loading Data from the Computer

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 in the above procedure to connect the F160 and the computer.

SeeAlso Refer to page 78.

2. Select Transfer/Send File from the Hyper Terminal menu.

3. Select the file to be sent.

4. Set the protocol to XMODEM or ZMODEM.

5. Select Send. The data transfer screen will be displayed.

6. Once the preparations have been completed on the computer, display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode.

7. Move the cursor to MON (or RUN) and press the ENT Key.

Saving data.

System data Save

Computer

Data

F160

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

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The mode selections will be displayed.

8. Select TOOL. The data selections will be displayed.

9. Select the data to be loaded. The destination selections for load and save will be displayed.

10. Select Load (Serial).

11. Select the desired number for scene group, scene, or image data.

CHECK When backing up system and scene group data, the currently displayed

scene group will be loaded. A confirmation message will be displayed.

12. Select Execute. The data will be transferred from the computer to the F160.

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON SET MON RUN SYS

TOOL

SAVE

TOOL

System data

Scn Group data Scene data System+Scn Group data Image data Memory card Clear image Line brightness I/O monitor

Load(Serial)

Save(Serial) Load(Memory card) Save(Memory card)

Scn 0 Scn 1 Scn 2 Scn 3 Scn 4 Scn 5 Scn 6 Scn 7 ↑ ↓

Scene No.

(0 to 31)

Memory 0 Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 Memory 5 Memory 6 Memory 7 ↑ ↓

Image data

No.

(0 to 35)(0 to 31)

Scn Group 0 Scn Group 1 Scn Group 2 Scn Group 3 Scn Group 4 Scn Group 5 Scn Group 6 Scn Group 7 ↑ ↓

Scene group

No.

Data will be loaded.

System data

Execute Cancel

Example: Confirmation message when loading system data.

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When loading has been completed, the screen in (1.) will return.

4-3-2 Backing Up to Memory Cards

This section describes inserting a Memory Card and backing up settings data to the Memory Card.

CHECK Data can be backed up to Memory Cards inserted for screen group data.

Data for scene groups 1 to 31 will be saved in the files listed below. Do not overwrite these files.

Precaution Turn OFF the power supply to the Memory Card before removing the Memory

Card. Refer to page 99.

Saving from the F160 to the Memory Card

1. Insert the Memory Card.

2. Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode.

3. Move the cursor to MON (or RUN) and press the ENT Key.

The mode selections will be displayed.

4. Select TOOL.

Directory for saving scene group data Scene group 1 file Scene group 2 file

Scene group 31 file

[DEFSCNGR]

SGR_0001.SGR SGR_0002.SGR

SGR_0031.SGR

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON SET MON RUN SYS

TOOL

SAVE

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The data selections will be displayed.

5. Select the data to be saved. The destination selections for load and save will be displayed.

6. Select Save (Memory card).

7. Select the desired number for scene group, scene, or image data.

CHECK When backing up system and scene group data, the currently displayed

scene group will be saved. A list of files in the Memory Card root directory will be displayed.

CHECK To overwrite existing files, select the file by pressing the ENT Key and then

go to step 12. To specify a new file name, perform steps 8 to 11.

8. Press the SHIFT+ESC Keys.

The edit menu will be displayed.

9. Select New file.

TOOL

System data

Scn Group data Scene data System+Scn Group data Image data Memory card Clear image Line brightness I/O monitor

Load(Serial) Save(Serial) Load(Memory card)

Save(Memory card)

Scn 0 Scn 1 Scn 2 Scn 3 Scn 4 Scn 5 Scn 6 Scn 7 ↑ ↓

Scene No.

(0 to 31)

Memory 0 Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 Memory 5 Memory 6 Memory 7 ↑ ↓

Image data

No.

(0 to 35)(0 to 31)

Scn Group 0 Scn Group 1 Scn Group 2 Scn Group 3 Scn Group 4 Scn Group 5 Scn Group 6 Scn Group 7 ↑ ↓

Scene group

No.

System data Save

/C0 [. ] 00/11/01

SYSDAT1 SYD 00/11/01

SYSDAT2 SYD 00/11/01 SYSDAT3 SYD 00/11/01

Property Make directory

New file

Change name Delete

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CHECK

If Make directory is selected, the screen for creating new directories will be displayed. Files can be saved in the newly created directory.

The software keyboard will be displayed.

SeeAlso Refer to page 20 for details on inputting characters.

10. Set the file name with up to 8 characters.

CHECK Periods (.) cannot be used in file names.

11. Move the cursor to END and press the ENT Key. A confirmation message will be displayed.

12. Select Execute.

When saving has been completed, the screen in (6.) will return.

Loading from the Memory Card to the F160

1. Follow steps 1 to 5 for Saving from the F160 to the Memory Card and move to the screen for selecting load destinations.

SeeAlso Refer to page 83.

2. Select Load (Memory card).

ENT:Select

New file(System data ) [SYSDAT4 ].SYD

ABCDEF GH I J KLMN OPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdef gh i j k lmn

opq rs tuvwxy z

0123456789. -

()^

SPC DEL BS INS

←→

END

Ins.

Data will be saved.

System data

↓

SYSDAT4.SYD

Execute Cancel

Example: Confirmation message when saving system data.

TOOL

System data

Scn Group data Scene data System+Scn Group data Image data Memory card Clear image Line brightness I/O monitor

Load(Serial) Save(Serial)

Load(Memory card)

Save(Memory card)

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3. Select the desired number for scene group, scene, or image data.

CHECK When backing up system and scene group data, the currently displayed

scene group will be loaded.

The screen for selecting files will be displayed.

4. Select the file to be loaded. A confirmation message will be displayed.

5. Select Execute.

When the loading has been completed, the screen in (1.) will return.

4-3-3 Backing Up to Flash Memory

The scene data set to scene group 0 and system data will be saved to the F160 internal flash memory. If this save operation is performed for scene groups 1 to 31, the data will overwrite the contents of the files on the Memory Card.

Precaution Flash memory and Memory Card data is loaded each time the F160 is started

up. Therefore, when settings have been changed, be sure to save to flash memory before turning the power OFF. If the power is turned OFF without saving, all of the setting changes will be lost.

Scn 0 Scn 1 Scn 2 Scn 3 Scn 4 Scn 5 Scn 6 Scn 7

↑ ↓

Scene No.

(0 to 31)

Memory 0 Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 Memory 5 Memory 6 Memory 7

↑ ↓

Image data

No.

(0 to 35)(0 to 31)

Scn Group 0 Scn Group 1 Scn Group 2 Scn Group 3 Scn Group 4 Scn Group 5 Scn Group 6 Scn Group 7

↑ ↓

Scene group

No.

ENT:Select S+ESC:Edit

System data Load

/C0 [. ] 00/11/01

SYSDAT1 SYD 00/11/01

SYSDAT2 SYD 00/11/01

Example: Screen for loading system data

Data will be saved.

SYSDAT1.SYD

↓

System data

Execute Cancel

Example: Screen when loading system data

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1. Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode.

2. Move the cursor to MON or RUN and press the ENT Key. A list of mode selections will be displayed.

3. Select SAVE. A confirmation message will be displayed.

4. Select Execute.

Precaution Do not turn OFF the power or input a RESET signal while a message is

being displayed in any save or load operation. Data in memory will be destroyed, and the F150 may not operate correctly the next time it is started.

When saving has been completed, the screen for step 1 will return.

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON SET MON RUN SYS TOOL

SAVE

Setting data will be saved.

Execute Cancel

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4-4 Checking Image Density Distribution: Line Brightness

The graph showing the density distribution for 1 line in an image is called the line brightness graph. The line brightness can be shown for any line in a horizontal or vertical direction.

CHECK Using Line Brightness

• Use to check if the light distribution is uneven.

• Use to find how great the density difference is between the location to be measured and the background.

Line brightness

Graph line The graph lines displayed at the left of the screen indicate density distribution for vertical lines.

Graph line The graph lines displayed at the bottom of the screen indicate density distribution for horizontal lines.

Minimum to maximum density for horizontal lines. Minimum to maximum density for vertical lines.

Density range

X: 36 - 235

Y: 20 - 232

Horizontal line density

Vertical line density

255

Vertical line Use the Left and Right Keys to move this line to where the density is to be checked.

Horizontal line Use the Up and Down Keys to move this line to where the density is to be checked.

If a homogeneous color is being displayed but the graph has an incline, it indicates that the lighting is uneven.

Observe the bumps in the graph line to determine how much difference in density can be detected in what areas.

Example: Defect detection

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1. Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode.

2. Move the cursor to MON (or RUN) and press the ENT Key. The mode selections will be displayed.

3. Select TOOL. The tool selections will be displayed.

4. Select Line brightness. The Line Brightness screen will be displayed.

5. Move the solid line to the desired position for observing density distribution. Use the Up/Down Keys to move the horizontal line.

Use the Right/Left Keys to move the vertical line.

6. Press the ESC Key to exit this screen. The screen in (4.) will return.

Freeze

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON

STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img

S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust S+ESC:Set disp

---- ---ms

0.Scn 0 MON SET MON RUN SYS

TOOL

SAVE

TOOL

System data Scn Group data Scene data System+Scn Group data Image data Memory card Clear image

Line brightness

I/O monitor

Line brightness

Density range

X : 36 - 200

Y : 20 - 232

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