Omron F160 Vision Sensor, F160 Setup Manual

Manual 1:
SETUP MANUAL

Vision Sensor

F160

Cat. No. Z144-E1-03

F160 Vision Sensor

Manual 1: Setup Manual

Revised January 2004

APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS

Precautions in using the Product

Read and Understand this Manual

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

Warranty, Limitations of Liability

<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 PROPERL Y HANDLED, ST ORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT
SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR
REPAIR.

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Application Considerations

<SUITABILITY FOR USE>
OMRON shall not be res po ns ibl e fo r c onformity with any standards, codes, or regulatio ns tha t ap pl y
to the combination of the products in the customer’s application or use of the product.

Take all necessary steps to determine the suitability of the product for the systems, machines, and
equipment with which it will be used.

Know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to this product.

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.

<PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS>
OMRON shall not be responsi ble for the user ’s program ming of a programm able product , or any
consequence thereof.

Disclaimers

<PERFORMANCE DATA>
Performance data given in this manual 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.

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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 inf ormation pro vid ed with them . Failure to heed precautio ns can res ult in in jury 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, 2001

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retriev al 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 cont ained
in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every preca ution has been taken in the prepa ration
of this manual. Never theless, 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

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

1 General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

2 Special or Critical Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii

3 Regulations and Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

SECTION 1

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1-1 Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-2 Confirming Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1-3 Product Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SECTION 2

Installation and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2-1 Basic System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2-2 Component Names and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2-3 Mounting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2-4 Connecting Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2-5 Overview of Available Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2-6 Power Supply and Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SECTION 3

Lenses, Lighting, and Memory Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3-1 CCTV Lenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3-2 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3-3 Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SECTION 4

Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4-1 Connecting through the Parallel Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4-2 Connecting through the Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SECTION 5

Troubleshooting and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5-1 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5-2 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5-3 Regular Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5-4 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5-5 F200/F300 Camera Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

5-6 Connecting a Strobe Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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About this Manual:

This manual describes the hardware for the F160 Vision Sensor and how to install the com­ponents, and it includes the sections described below. This is one of four manuals used to
operate the F160. Refer to the following table for the contents of each manual.

Manual Contents Cat. No.

1:Setup Manual Provides information on system hardware and installation.

Be sure to read this manual first.

2:Conversational

Menu Operation
Manual

3: Expert Me nu

Operatio n Manual

4:Communications

Reference 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 Introduction describes the precautions that must be taken when installing and
operating the F160 Vision Sensor.

Section 2 Installation and Connections shows a basic F160 system configuration and
explains how to install the F160 and connect it to a power supply and peripheral devices.

Section 3 Lenses, Lighting, and Memory Cards describes how to select and use these
components most effectively.

Section 4 Connecting External Devices describes how to connect external devices
through a parallel interface (the I/O terminals or I/O connector) or serial interface (the RS­232C/RS-422 connecto r).

Section 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance provides tables to help identify and correct
hardware errors that may occur with the F160 as well as information on maintenance and
periodic inspections.

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.

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

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

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Z145

Z147

Z146

!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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PRECAUTIONS

This section provides general precautions for using the F160 Vision Sensor.

The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the F160
Vision Se nsor. Y ou must r ead thi s section and understa nd the inf o rmatio n containe d bef o r e attempting to
set up or operate an F160 Vision Sensor.

1 General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

2 Special or Critical Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

3 Regulations and Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

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General Safety Precautions 1

1 General Safety Precautions

Battery Precautions

!WARNING Do not disassemble the F160, apply pressure to the F160 that would deform

its shape, or incinerate the F160. A lithium battery is built into the F160 and it
may combust, explode, or burn if not treated properly.

!WARNING Do not short circuit, attemp t to ch arge , disa ssem b le, apply press ure that wo uld

deform, or incinerate the lithium battery. The lithium battery may start a fire,
explode, or burn if not treated properly.

Installation Environment Precautions

!Caution Do not use the F160 in environments with flammable or explosive gases.
!Caution Install the F160 away from high-voltage devices and moving machinery to

allow safe access during operation and maintenance.

!Caution Do not block the F160’s cooling vents.

Cooling vents

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Before the F160 is shipped, a protective label is attached to the top of the
F160 to cover the cooling vents. This label prevents wire strands from falling
into the F160 during wiring, so it must not be removed until wiring is com­pleted. The label must be removed after wiring to allow proper cooling during
operation.

!Caution Be sure to securely tighten the screws when mounting the F160.

Power Supply and Wiring Precautions

!Caution Use the F160 with the power supply voltages specified in this manual.
!Caution Use the wire and crimp term inals of the proper sizes as specified in this man-

ual. Do not connect the power supply wires by just twisting stranded wire and
connecting directly to the terminals.

!Caution Use a DC power supply with countermeasures against high-voltage spikes

(safe extra low-voltage circuits on the secondary side).

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Special or Critical Applications 2

Note

1. Keep the power supply wires as short as possible.

2. Ground the F160’s ground terminal to less than 100 Ω.

3. Use a grounding point as close as possible to the F160 and keep the
ground line as short as possible.

4. Wire the F160 to the groun d with a se parate g round wire . To avoid gro und­ing problems, do not share the ground wiring with any other devices or
ground the F160 to the building’s steel framing/plumbing.

Other Precautions

!Caution Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or modify the F160.
!Caution Do not touch fluorescent or halogen lights while the power is ON or immedi-

ately afte r the power is tur ned OFF. These l ights get ver y hot and c an cause
burns.

!Caution If you suspect an error or malfunction, stop using the F160 immediately, turn

OFF the power supply, and consult your OMRON representative.

Note Dispose of the F160 as industrial waste.

2 Special or Critical Applications

When the F160 will be used in one of the conditions or applications listed
below, allow extra safety marg ins in ratings and func tio ns, add extra s afety fea­tures such as fail-safe systems, and consult your OMRON representative.

• Operating conditions or environments which are not described in the
manual

• Nuclear power control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehi­cles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement equipment, or
safety equipment

• Other systems, machines, and equipment that may have a serious influ­ence on lives and property and require extra safety features

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Regulations and Standards 3

3 Regulations and Standards

The F160 complies with the international regulations and standards below.

1. EU Regulations
EMC Directive: No. 89/336/EEC

2. EN Standards (European Standards)
EN 61000-6-2: 1999, EN 61326: 1993/Annex A+A1: 1998,
EN 50081-2: 1993/Class A

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SECTION 1

Introduction

This section describes the precautions that must be taken when installing and operating the F160 Vision Sensor.

1-1 Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-1-1 Controller Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-1-2 Component Installation and Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1-2 Confirming Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1-3 Product Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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1-1 Installation Precautions

The F160 is highly reliable and resistant to most environmental factors. The
following guidelines, however, must be followed to ensure reliability and opti­mum use of the F160.

!Caution Read the Precautions section before proceeding with installation or operation.

1-1-1 Controller Installation

Installation Site

Do not install the F160 in locations subject to the following conditions:

1,2,3... 1. Ambient temperatures outside of the 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) range

2. Rapid temperature fluctuations (likely to cause c ondensation)

3. Relative humidities outside of the 35% to 85% range

4. Presence of corrosive or flammable gases

5. Presence of dust, salt, or iron particles

6. Direct vibration or shock

7. Direct sunlight

8. W a ter, oil, or chemical fumes or spr ay

Orientation of Controller

To improve heat dissipation, install the Controller in the following orientation
only:

CORRECT

Do not install the Controller in the orientations shown in the following diagram.

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Ambient Temperature

1,2,3... 1. Maintain a minim um clear a nce of 50 mm abo v e an d belo w the F16 0 to im -

prove air circulation.

2. Do not install the F160 immediately above significant heat sources, such
as heaters, transformers, or large-capacity resistors.

3. Do not let the ambient operating temperature exceed 50°C (122°F).

4. Provide a forced-air fan cooli ng or air con diti on ing if the am bie nt tem per a ­ture is near 50°C (122°F) so that the ambient temperature never exceeds
50°C (122°F).

Control panel

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Noise Resistance

Use the following measures to help increase noise resistance.

1,2,3... 1. Do not install the F160 in a cabinet containing high-voltage equipment.

2. Do not install the F160 within 200 mm of power cables.

Power cable

200 mm min.

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1-1-2 Component Installation and Handling

OMRON Components

Use a Camera, Camera Cable, and Console designed specifically for the
F160.

Connecting Cables

Always turn OFF the F160’s power before connecting or disconnecting a cam­era or cable.

Handling the Camera

The Camera’s case is connected to th e 0 V li ne in th e i nternal circuits. Observe
the following precautions to prevent noise interference.

1,2,3... 1. Do not ground the Camera.

2. Do not remove the base attached to the Camera.

3. Do not remove the core attached to the F150-VS Camera Cable.

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Securing the Video Monitor (When Using the Recommended F150-M09)

Observe the following precautions to prevent noise interference, because the
video monitor case is connected to the 0V line in the internal circuits.

1,2,3... 1. Do not ground the video monitor.

2. Do not ground the metallic part of the connector.

3. Secure t he video monitor w ith plas tic scre ws if i t is bei ng moun ted to a me­tallic surf ac e .

Touching Signal Lines

To prevent damage from static electricity, use a wrist strap or another device
for preventing electrostatic discharges when touching terminals or signal lines
in connectors.

Removing the Memory Card

Before removing a Memory Card, stop the power supply to the Card or turn
OFF the F160. The Memory Card or the F160 itself may be damaged if a
Memory Card is removed while power is being supplied.

(Stop the power supply to the Memory Card from the menu.)

Turning OFF the Power

Do not turn OFF the power while a message is being displayed indicating that
processing is being performed. Data in memory will be corrupted, and the
F160 may not operate correctly the next time it is started.

0.Scn 0 MON

Saving data.

Using the RESET Signal

Do not use the RESET input immediately after power is turned ON. When
using the RESET input to synchronize startup timing, wait at least 1 second
after the F160’s power supply is turned ON before turning ON the RESET sig­nal.

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Confirming Package Contents Section 1-2

1-2 Confirming Package Contents

Check the contents of the package as soon as you receive the F160. It is
extremely rare for components to be missing, but contact the nearest OMRON
representative if any of the following items are missing.

1,2,3... 1. F160 Vision Mate Controller Qty.: 1

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Bracket: Qty: 1
Screws (M3 x 6): Qty: 4

3. Connector for I/O Terminals Qty.: 1
(Phoenix Contact model MC1.5/10-STF-3.5)

4. Ferrite Core for F150-VM Monitor Cable Qty.: 1

5. Setup Manual (this manual) Qty.: 1

6. Conversational Menu Operation Manual Qty.: 1

7. Expert Menu Operation Man ual Qty.: 1

8. Communications Reference Qty.: 1

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1-3 Product Availability

Some of the products listed may not be available in some countries. Please
contact your nearest OMRON sales office by referring to the addresses pro­vided at the back of this manual.

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SECTION 2

Installation and Connections

This section shows a basic F160 system configuration and explains how to install and wire the F160.

2-1 Basic System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2-2 Component Names and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2-3 Mounting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2-3-1 DIN Track Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2-3-2 Rear Surface-mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2-3-3 Side Surface-mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2-3-4 Bottom Surface-mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2-4 Connecting Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2-4-1 Connecting a Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2-4-2 Connecting a Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2-4-3 Connecting a Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2-5 Overview of Available Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2-6 Power Supply and Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2-6-1 Crimp Terminals and Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2-6-2 Ground (Earth) Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2-6-3 Wiring the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Basic System Configuration Section 2-1

2-1 Basic System Configuration

Precaution The following diagram shows the basic F160 system configuration. Some of

the components shown in the configuration diagram are special OMRON
products that cannot be subst itu ted w ith co mp arable devices . These items are
indicated with an asterisk.

Console

Controller

The F160 performs the image
processing specified by the
user settings and outputs the
measurement results.

POWER

F160

STEP
RESET
COMIN
RUN
ERROR
OR
BUSY
GATE
DO15
COMOUT

RUN
ERROR

CONSOLE

VISION MATE
CONTROLLER

MEMORY CARD

F160-KP

(2-m cable)

F150-KP

(2-m cable)

Power Supply

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Recommended model:
OMRON S82K-05024

Color LCD Monitor

(F150-M05L)

PARALLEL

CAMERA0

RS-232C/422

CAMERA1

MONITOR

+

24VDC

−

Monitor Cable

F150-VM (2 m)

BNC Jack

(Included with the F150-VM.)

Monitors

Monochrome CRT

Video Monitor(F150-M09)

*Camera Cable
F150-VS (3 m)

The Monitor is used to check the
image and display menus when
making settings.

POWER

SYNC

(RCA plug input)

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(BNC input)

Basic System Configuration Section 2-1

Cameras

Images of measurement objects are obtained using Cameras. Up to 2
Cameras can be connected to an F160, but the 2 Cameras can be used
with the Expert Menu only. Just 1 Camera can be used with the
Conversational Menu.

Two different models of Camera can be connected as long as the Cameras
are of the same type. (The model number prefix (F150 or F160) indicates the
Camera's type, so two Cameras can be connected together if they have the
same prefix.)

Double-speed Cameras
Camera with Intelligent Lighting

F160-SLC20 (20-mm field of vision)
F160-SLC50 (50-mm field of vision)

Camera Only

Use the Camera by itself when the field of vision of
the Camera with Intelligent Light" does not match
the size of the measurement object. A standard
CCTV lens and light source will be needed.

F160-S1

CHECK

F150 Cameras

Camera with Intelligent Lighting

F150-SLC20 (20-mm field of vision)
F150-SLC50 (50-mm field of vision)

Camera with Light

F150-SL20A (20-mm field of vision)
F150-SL50A (50-mm field of vision)

Camera Only

Use the Camera by itself when the field of vision of
the Camera with Intelligent Light" does not match
the size of the measurement object. A standard
CCTV lens and light source will be needed.

F150-S1A

F200-series and F300-series Cameras can also be connected.

Camera type Camera Cable Max. number of Cameras

F200-S F160-VSR3 1 (Connect to camera connector 0.)
F300-S F160-VSR4 2
F300-S2R F160-VSR3
F300-S3DR
F300-S4R

(The 2 cameras must have the same model number.
Only one camera can be connected with the Conver­sational Menu.)

SeeAlso Refer to page 63 for details on parameter settings.

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Component Names and Functions Section 2-2

2-2 Component Names and Functions

The following diagram shows the F160 Vision Mate Controller’s major external
components.

Console connector

Memory Card indicator

POWER indicator

RUN indicator

ERROR indicator

I/O terminals

(Control lines)

I/O connector
(Control and data lines)

Camera
connectors

Power supply
terminals

Monitor connector

P

O

W

E

R

U

N

E

R

R

O

C

O

N

S

O

LE

C

A

M

E

R

A

CAMERA 1

MONITOR

+

24V

D

C

-

F160

V

R

IS

IO

N

M

C

A

O

T

N

E

T

R

O

LL

E

R

R

Memory Card slot

Battery cover

0

R

S

-2

3

2

C

/4

2

2

Card lock

S

T

E

P

R

E

S

E

T

C

O

M

IN

R

U

N

E

R

R

O

R

O

R

B

U

S

Y

G

A

T

E

D

O

1

5

C

OM

OUT

PA
R

ALLE

L

RS-232C/RS-422 connector

Ground terminal

1. Lit while power is ON.

2. Lit while t he F160 is in R un Mode.

3. Lit when an error has occurred.

4. Connects the F160 to external devices such as a sync sensor or PLC.

5. Connects the F160 to external devices such as a sync sensor or PLC.

6. Connects to the Camera(s).

7. Connects to the power supply.

8. Connects to the monitor.

9. Connects to the ground wire.

10. Connects the F160 to an external device such as a personal computer or
PLC.

11. This lock se cures the M emory Card so that it does not disco nnect unin ten­tionally from vibration.

12. Covers the compartment that contains the F160’s battery.

13. This slot recei ves t he Memory Card.

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Mounting the Controller Section 2-3

14. Lit when powe r is being supplied to the Memory Card. (The Memo ry Card
must not be inserted or removed when this indicator is lit.)

15. Connects the F160 to a Console.

2-3 Mounting the Controller

There are four ways to mount the Vision Mate Controller: DIN Track mounting,
rear surface-mounting, side surface-mounting, or bottom surface-mounting.

2-3-1 DIN Track Mounting

The Vision Mate Controller can be easily mounted to or removed from 35-mm
DIN Track.

DIN Track

PFP-M End Plate
(OMRON)

The following DIN Tracks are available from OMRON.

Model Length

PFP-100N 1 m
PFP-50N 50 cm
PFP-100N2 1 m

Mounting the Controller

Hook the Controller into the DIN Track as shown in the diagram and then
press in at the bottom until the Controller locks into place.

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Mounting the Controller Section 2-3

Removing the Controller

Use a screwdriver to pull the hook down and then pull out the Controller from
the bottom.

2-3-2 Rear Surface-mounting

1. Attach the mo unting br ac k et to the F16 0 Control ler usi ng the four machine
screws (M3 × 6) included with the bracket.

F

STEP

1

P

6

O

0

W

E

V

R

IS

IO

RESET

N

M

C

A

O

T

N

E

R

T

U

R

N

C

O
RUN
ERRO
BUSY
GATE
OR
DO15
C

O

O

L

M

I

N

R

M

O

U

T

P
A
R
A
L
L

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L

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R

A

0

R

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-23

2C

/4

22

C

A

M

E

R

A

1

M

O

N

IT

O

R

+

24VDC

-

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Mounting the Controller Section 2-3

2. Fasten the F160 Controller and Mount ing Br a cket to the mounting surface
with four M4 screws.

F

STE

1

P

P

6

O

0

W

E

V

R

IS

IO

RE

N

SET

M

C

A

O

T

N

E

R

T

U

R

N

C

O

M

R

U
ERROR
BUSY
G

ATE
O

R
D

O15
C

O

M

O

L

L

I

N

N

O

U

T

P
A
R
A
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L
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L

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R

C

O

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S

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C

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M

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R

A

0

R

S

-2

32

C

/422

C

A

M

E

R

A

1

M

O

N

IT

O

R

+

24VDC

-

Use the holes and dimensions shown in the following diagram.

Unit: mm

45±0.2

Four, M4

(190)

180±0.2

(62.2)

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