Omron FH-2 Series, FHV7-C Series, FHV Series, FH-1 Series, FH-L Series User Manual

Vision Sensor

FH/FHV Series

Vision System

User's manual for Communication Settings

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NOTE

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because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information con-

tained 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 omis-

sions.

Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in

this publication.

Trademarks

• Sysmac and SYSMAC are trademarks or registered trademarks of OMRON Corporation in Japan

and other countries for OMRON factory automation products.

• This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Excel, and Visual Basic are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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Other company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trade-

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the FH/FHV Series.
This manual contains information that is necessary to use the FH/FHV Series.
Please read this manual and make sure you understand the functionality and performance of the
FH/FHV Series before you attempt to use it in a control system.
Keep this manual in a safe place where it will be available for reference during operation.

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical sys­tems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).

• Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems.

• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.

• Personnel in charge of installing and maintaining FA systems.

• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.

Introduction

Applicable Products

This manual covers the following products.

• FH-1£££

• FH-1£££-££

• FH-2£££

• FH-2£££-££

• FH-3£££

• FH-3£££-££

• FH-5£££

• FH-5£££-££

• FH-L£££

• FH-L£££-££

• FHV7£-££££
Part of the specifications and restrictions are given in other manuals. Refer to Relevant Manuals on
Relevant Manuals on page 2 and Related Manuals on page 17.

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Relevant Manuals

Relevant Manuals

The following table provides the relevant manuals for the FH/FHV Series.
Read all of the manuals that are relevant to your system configuration and application before you use
the FH/FHV Series.

User's Manual

Purpose of use

Basic information

FH/FHV Series Vision System

FH Series Vision System

Hardware Setup Manual

Manual

FHV Series Smart Camera

Setup Manual

FH/FHV Series Vision System

Processing Item Function

Reference Manual

Programming Manual

FH Series Vision System

Macro Customize Functions

FH/FHV Series Vision System

User’s Manual for Communications Settings

FH/FHV Series Vision System

Operation Manual for Sysmac Studio

Overview of FH series

Overview of FHV7 series

Setup and Wiring

EtherCAT

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Ethernet

RS-232C

Parallel interface

Setup the communication setting of Sen­sor Controller

EtherCAT

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Ethernet

RS-232C

Parallel interface

Setup the Sensor Controller

EtherCAT

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Ethernet

RS-232C

Parallel interface

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Basic information

FH/FHV Series Vision System

User's Manual

Hardware Setup Manual

FH Series Vision System

FHV Series Smart Camera

Setup Manual

Relevant Manuals

Manual

FH/FHV Series Vision System

Processing Item Function

Reference Manual

FH Series Vision System

Macro Customize Functions

Programming Manual

FH/FHV Series Vision System

User’s Manual for Communications Settings

FH/FHV Series Vision System

Operation Manual for Sysmac Studio

Create and Set the Scene

EtherCAT

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Ethernet

RS-232C

Parallel interface

Optimizing the Scene Flow

EtherCAT

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Ethernet

RS-232C

Parallel interface

Connecting the Controller

EtherCAT

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Ethernet

RS-232C

Parallel interface

Using Helpful Functions

EtherCAT

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Ethernet

RS-232C

Parallel interface

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

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4-3 Mounting Units

The Units that make up an NJ-series Controller can be connected simply by pressing the Units together
and locking the sliders by moving them toward the back of the Units. The End Cover is connected in the
same way to the Unit on the far right side of the Controller.

1 Join the Units so that the connectors fit exactly.

2 The yellow sliders at the top and bottom of each Unit lock the Units together. Move the sliders

toward the back of the Units as shown below until they click into place.

Precautions for Correct UsePrecautions for Correct Use

4-3-1 Connecting Controller Components

Connector

Hook

Hook holes

Slider

Lock

Release

Move the sliders toward the back
until they lock into place.

Level 1 heading
Level 2 heading
Level 3 heading

Level 2 heading

A step in a procedure

Manual name

Special information

Level 3 heading

Page tab

Gives the current
headings.

Indicates a procedure.

Icons indicate
precautions, additional
information, or reference
information.

Gives the number
of the main section.

The sliders on the tops and bottoms of the Power Supply Unit, CPU Unit, I/O Units, Special I/O
Units, and CPU Bus Units must be completely locked (until they click into place) after connecting
the adjacent Unit connectors.

Manual Structure

Manual Structure

Page Structure

The following page structure is used in this manual.

Note This illustration is provided only as a sample. It may not literally appear in this manual.

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Special Information

Special information in this manual is classified as follows:

Precautions for Safe Use

Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure safe usage of the product.

Precautions for Correct Use

Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and performance.

Additional Information

Additional information to read as required.
This information is provided to increase understanding or make operation easier.

Manual Structure

Conventions Used in This Manual

Use of Quotation Marks and Brackets
In this manual, menus and other items are indicated as follows.

Bold Menu Indicates the menu names or processing items shown in the menu bar.

Italic Item name Indicates the item names displayed on the screen.

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Manual Structure

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CONTENTS

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

Intended Audience...........................................................................................................................................1

Applicable Products ......................................................................................................................................... 1

Relevant Manuals..................................................................................................... 2

Manual Structure...................................................................................................... 4

Page Structure.................................................................................................................................................4

Special Information .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Conventions Used in This Manual ................................................................................................................... 5

Terms and Conditions Agreement........................................................................ 11

Safety Precautions................................................................................................. 13

CONTENTS

Precautions for Safe Use ...................................................................................... 14

Precautions for Correct Use ................................................................................. 15

Regulations and Standards .................................................................................. 16

Related Manuals..................................................................................................... 17

Revision History..................................................................................................... 19

Sections in This Manual ........................................................................................ 21

Section 1 Overview

1-1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................1 - 2

1-2 Confirming the System Configuration ............................................................................... 1 - 3

1-2-1 System Configuration................................................................................................................1 - 3

1-3 Communicating with an External Device...........................................................................1 - 4

1-3-1 Basic Control Operations of the Sensor Controller ...................................................................1 - 4

1-3-2 Communications between the Sensor Controller and an External Device................................1 - 5

1-3-3 Control Methods for the Sensor Controller................................................................................1 - 7

1-3-4 Communication Protocols for Communicating with the Sensor Controller................................1 - 9

1-3-5 Saving Sensor Controller Data to an External Device ............................................................1 - 11

1-4 Control Methods Using an External Device ....................................................................1 - 13

1-4-1 Control with Control Signals and Status Signals.....................................................................1 - 13

1-4-2 Command/Response Method .................................................................................................1 - 16

1-4-3 Data Output after Measurements............................................................................................1 - 17

1-5 Setting Procedures for Communications ........................................................................ 1 - 28

1-5-1 Communications Setup Procedures........................................................................................1 - 28

1-5-2 Communications Protocols and Communications Modules ....................................................1 - 29

1-6 Differences in Specifications Based on the Communications Protocol ......................1 - 31

1-6-1 List of Supported Signals by Communications Protocol .........................................................1 - 31

1-6-2 Restrictions when Using Different Communication Protocols Simultaneously........................1 - 33

1-6-3 Restrictions in Communication Protocols by Operation Mode ................................................1 - 33

1-6-4 Models being Compatible with Communication Protocol ........................................................1 - 34

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Section 2 Methods for Connecting and Communicating with Ex-

ternal Devices

2-1 EtherCAT Connections ........................................................................................................ 2 - 4

2-1-1 Introduction to EtherCAT ...........................................................................................................2 - 4

2-1-2 Structure of CAN Application Protocol over EtherCAT (CoE) ...................................................2 - 7

2-1-3 EtherCAT Slave Information Files (ESI Files) ...........................................................................2 - 8

2-1-4 Transitions of Communications States......................................................................................2 - 9

2-1-5 Process Data Objects (PDOs) ................................................................................................2 - 10

2-1-6 Service Data Objects (SDOs) .................................................................................................2 - 13

2-1-7 Communications between Master and Slaves for EtherCAT .................................................2 - 14

2-1-8 Communication Method of FH Sensor Controller Connected by EtherCAT ............................2 - 15

2-1-9 Communications Settings .......................................................................................................2 - 20

2-1-10 Communications Module Settings (Startup Settings)..............................................................2 - 22

2-1-11 Communication Specifications Settings ..................................................................................2 - 23

2-1-12 Output Data Settings (Processing Item Registration) .............................................................2 - 28

2-1-13 Setting Output Data (Numerical Values/Character Strings) ....................................................2 - 31

2-1-14 EtherCAT Network Configuration Settings ..............................................................................2 - 38

2-1-15 Communication Test................................................................................................................2 - 39

2-1-16 I/O Ports by Area (PDO Mapping) and Memory Allocation .....................................................2 - 40

2-1-17 I/O Signals...............................................................................................................................2 - 46

2-1-18 Measurement Results for which Output is Possible (Fieldbus Data Output) ..........................2 - 50

2-1-19 Command List .........................................................................................................................2 - 52

2-1-20 Measurement Trigger Input.....................................................................................................2 - 55

2-1-21 Command Response Processing............................................................................................2 - 56

2-1-22 Data Output.............................................................................................................................2 - 58

2-1-23 Timing Chart............................................................................................................................2 - 61

2-1-24 EtherCAT Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................2 - 65

2-1-25 Sysmac Error Status ...............................................................................................................2 - 67

2-1-26 Sysmac Device Features ........................................................................................................2 - 85

2-1-27 Object Dictionary.....................................................................................................................2 - 88

2-2 Communicating by PLC Link .......................................................................................... 2 - 127

2-2-1 Communications Processing Flow ........................................................................................2 - 127

2-2-2 Communications Settings .....................................................................................................2 - 129

2-2-3 Communications Module Settings (Startup Settings)............................................................2 - 130

2-2-4 Communication Specifications Settings ................................................................................2 - 132

2-2-5 Output Data Settings (Processing Item Registration) ...........................................................2 - 153

2-2-6 Setting Output Data (Numerical Values and Character Strings) ...........................................2 - 158

2-2-7 Testing Communications .......................................................................................................2 - 165

2-2-8 Memory Allocation.................................................................................................................2 - 169

2-2-9 I/O Signals.............................................................................................................................2 - 173

2-2-10 Output Items..........................................................................................................................2 - 176

2-2-11 Command List .......................................................................................................................2 - 177

2-2-12 Command Response Processing..........................................................................................2 - 181

2-2-13 Data Output...........................................................................................................................2 - 184

2-2-14 Timing Chart..........................................................................................................................2 - 186

2-2-15 PLC Link Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................2 - 189

2-3 Communicating by EtherNet/IP ......................................................................................2 - 192

2-3-1 Introduction to EtherNet/IP....................................................................................................2 - 192

2-3-2 Data Exchange with EtherNet/IP...........................................................................................2 - 193

2-3-3 EtherNet/IP Communications................................................................................................2 - 196

2-3-4 Communications Processing Flow ........................................................................................2 - 197

2-3-5 Communications Settings .....................................................................................................2 - 199

2-3-6 Communications Module Settings (Startup Settings)............................................................2 - 200

2-3-7 Communication Specifications Settings ................................................................................2 - 201

2-3-8 Setting Tag Data Link ............................................................................................................2 - 208

2-3-9 Output Data Settings (Processing Item Registration) ...........................................................2 - 213

2-3-10 Setting Output Data (Numerical Values and Character Strings) ...........................................2 - 218

2-3-11 Testing Communications .......................................................................................................2 - 225

2-3-12 Memory Allocation.................................................................................................................2 - 227

2-3-13 I/O Signals.............................................................................................................................2 - 237

2-3-14 Output Items..........................................................................................................................2 - 241

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2-3-15 Command List .......................................................................................................................2 - 242

2-3-16 Command Response Processing..........................................................................................2 - 246

2-3-17 Data Output...........................................................................................................................2 - 250

2-3-18 Timing Chart..........................................................................................................................2 - 252

2-3-19 Communicating with the Sensor Controller using EtherNet/IP Message Communications ..2 - 255

2-3-20 Example for Command Settings ...........................................................................................2 - 258

2-3-21 EtherNet/IP Troubleshooting.................................................................................................2 - 259

2-4 Communicating by PROFINET .......................................................................................2 - 262

2-4-1 Overview of PROFINET ........................................................................................................2 - 262

2-4-2 PROFINET Communications ................................................................................................2 - 265

2-4-3 Communications Processing Flow ........................................................................................2 - 266

2-4-4 Communications Settings .....................................................................................................2 - 268

2-4-5 Communications Module Settings (Startup Settings)............................................................2 - 269

2-4-6 Communication Specifications Settings ................................................................................2 - 270

2-4-7 IO Data Communication Settings..........................................................................................2 - 276

2-4-8 Output Data Settings (Processing Item Registration) ...........................................................2 - 278

2-4-9 Setting Output Data (Numerical Values and Character Strings) ...........................................2 - 282

2-4-10 Testing Communications .......................................................................................................2 - 289

2-4-11 Memory Allocation.................................................................................................................2 - 292

2-4-12 I/O Signals.............................................................................................................................2 - 298

2-4-13 Output Items..........................................................................................................................2 - 302

2-4-14 Command List .......................................................................................................................2 - 303

2-4-15 Command Response Processing..........................................................................................2 - 306

2-4-16 Data Output...........................................................................................................................2 - 309

2-4-17 Timing Chart.......................................................................................................................... 2 - 311

2-4-18 PROFINET Troubleshooting .................................................................................................2 - 314

2-5 Non-procedure Communications ................................................................................... 2 - 316

2-5-1 Communications Processing Flow ........................................................................................2 - 316

2-5-2 Communications Setup Procedures .....................................................................................2 - 317

2-5-3 Communications Module Settings (Startup Settings)............................................................2 - 317

2-5-4 Communications Specifications Settings ..............................................................................2 - 319

2-5-5 Output Data Settings (Processing Item Registration) ..........................................................2 - 324

2-5-6 Output Data Settings (Numerical Values/Character Strings) ................................................2 - 330

2-5-7 Testing Communications .......................................................................................................2 - 338

2-5-8 Output Items..........................................................................................................................2 - 341

2-5-9 Command Formats ...............................................................................................................2 - 343

2-5-10 Command List .......................................................................................................................2 - 345

2-5-11 Output Format .......................................................................................................................2 - 349

2-5-12 Non-procedure Communications Troubleshooting................................................................2 - 351

2-6 Parallel Communications ................................................................................................2 - 354

2-6-1 Communications Processing Flow .......................................................................................2 - 354

2-6-2 Communications Setup Procedures .....................................................................................2 - 356

2-6-3 Communications Module Settings (Startup Settings)............................................................2 - 357

2-6-4 Communications Specifications Settings .............................................................................2 - 358

2-6-5 Output Data Settings (Processing Item Registration) ...........................................................2 - 366

2-6-6 Output Data Settings (Numerical value/Judgment) ..............................................................2 - 372

2-6-7 Testing Communications .......................................................................................................2 - 378

2-6-8 I/O Signals.............................................................................................................................2 - 380

2-6-9 Output Items..........................................................................................................................2 - 391

2-6-10 Command Formats ...............................................................................................................2 - 393

2-6-11 Time Charts...........................................................................................................................2 - 397

2-6-12 Parallel Troubleshooting........................................................................................................2 - 410

Appendices

A-1 Command Control............................................................................................................... A - 2

A-1-1 Parameter Notation Examples for Command Control.............................................................. A - 2

A-1-2 Details of Commands Used in EtherCAT Communications ..................................................... A - 6

A-1-3 Command List .......................................................................................................................... A - 7

A-1-4 Command Details for PLC Link, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, and PROFINET ............................. A - 15

A-1-5 Non-procedure Command Details.......................................................................................... A - 84

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Terms and Conditions Agreement

Terms and Conditions Agreement

Warranty, Limitations of Liability

• Warranties

Exclusive Warranty:

Omron's exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects in materials and workman­ship for a period of twelve months from the date of sale by Omron (or such other period expressed
in writing by Omron). Omron disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.

Limitations:

OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT
NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF
THE PRODUCTS. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE
PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE.
Omron further disclaims all warranties and responsibility of any type for claims or expenses based
on infringement by the Products or otherwise of any intellectual property right.

Buyer Remedy:

Omron’s sole obligation hereunder shall be, at Omron’s election, to (i) replace (in the form originally
shipped with Buyer responsible for labor charges for removal or replacement thereof) the non-com­plying Product, (ii) repair the non-complying Product, or (iii) repay or credit Buyer an amount equal
to the purchase price of the non-complying Product; provided that in no event shall Omron be re­sponsible for warranty, repair, indemnity or any other claims or expenses 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. Return of any
Products by Buyer must be approved in writing by Omron before shipment. Omron Companies shall
not be liable for the suitability or unsuitability or the results from the use of Products in combination
with any electrical or electronic components, circuits, system assemblies or any other materials or
substances or environments. Any advice, recommendations or information given orally or in writing,
are not to be construed as an amendment or addition to the above warranty.

See http://www.omron.com/global/ or contact your Omron representative for published information.

• Limitation on Liability; Etc
OMRON COMPANIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS
IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN
CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY.

Further, in no event shall liability of Omron Companies exceed the individual price of the Product on
which liability is asserted.

Application Considerations Warranties

• Suitablity of Use
Omron Companies shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes or regulations
which apply to the combination of the Product in the Buyer’s application or use of the Product. At
Buyer’s request, Omron will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings

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and limitations of use which apply to the Product. This information by itself is not sufficient for a
complete determination of the suitability of the Product in combination with the end product, ma­chine, system, or other application or use.
Buyer shall be solely responsible for determining appropriateness of the particular Product with re­spect to Buyer’s application, product or system. Buyer shall take application responsibility in all cas­es.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY OR IN LARGE QUANTITIES WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A
WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PROD­UCT(S) IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVER­ALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

• Programmable Products
Omron Companies shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable Product,
or any consequence thereof.

Disclaimers

• Performance Data
Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs and other materials 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 user must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual
performance is subject to the Omron’s 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 part 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 part numbers may be assigned
to fix or establish key specifications for your application. Please consult with your Omron’s represen­tative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased Product.

• Errors and Omissions
Information presented by Omron Companies has been checked and is believed to be accurate;
however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors or omissions.

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Safety Precautions

For details of Safety Precautions, refer to Safety Precautions in the Vision System FH/FHV Series
User's Manual (Cat. No. Z365).

Safety Precautions

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Precautions for Safe Use

Precautions for Safe Use

For details of Precautions for Safe Use, refer to Precautions for Safe Use in the Vision System
FH/FHV Series User's Manual (Cat. No. Z365).

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Precautions for Correct Use

For details of Precautions for Correct Use, refer to Precautions for Correct Use in the Vision System
FH/FHV Series User's Manual (Cat. No. Z365).

Precautions for Correct Use

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Regulations and Standards

Regulations and Standards

For details of Regulations and Standards, refer to Regulations and Standards in the Vision System
FH/FHV Series User's Manual (Cat. No. Z365).

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Related Manuals

The followings are the manuals related to this manual. Use these manuals for reference.

Name of Manual Cat. No.. Model Purpose Contents

Vision System
FH Instruction Sheet

Vision System
FH Instruction Sheet

Vision System
FH-L Instruction Sheet

Smart Camera
FHV Instruction Sheet

Smart Camera
Lighting Module
FHV-LTM Instruction Sheet

Smart Camera Lens Mod­ule
FHV-LEM-S Instruction
Sheet

Smart Camera High-Speed
Lens Module
FHV-LEM-H Instruction
Sheet

FHV Series
Smart Camera
Setup Manual

9608337-2

3102269-4

9606631-1

3129404-0

3129276-4

3128622-5

3129408-2

Z408

FH-1£££
FH-1£££-££
FH-3£££
FH-3£££-££

FH-2£££
FH-2£££-££
FH-5£££
FH-5£££-££

FH-L£££
FH-L£££-££

FHV7£-£££££-C

FHV-LTM££

FHV-LEM-S££

FHV-LEM-H££

FHV7£-£££££-C
FHV7£-£££££-S££
FHV7£-£££££-S££-£

£

FHV7£-£££££-H££
FHV7£-£££££-H££-£

£

To confirm the safety
and usage precau­tions of the Vision
System FH series
Sensor Controller.

To confirm the safety
and usage precau­tions of the Vision
System FH series
Sensor Controller.

To confirm the safety
and usage precau­tions of the Vision
System FH-Lite ser­ies Sensor Control­ler.

To confirm the safety
and usage precau­tions of the Smart
Camera FHV7 ser­ies.

To confirm the safety
and usage precau­tions of the Smart
camera lighting mod­ule FHV-LTM.

To confirm the safety
and usage precau­tions of the Smart
camera lens module
FHV-LEM-S.

To confirm the safety
and usage precau­tions of the Smart
camera high-speed
lens module FHV­LEM-H.

When User want to
know about the hard­ware specifications
or to setup the Smart
camera FHV series.

Describes the definitions of basic
terms, meaning of signal words, and
precautions for correct use of FH
series in the manual.

To confirm the safety and usage pre­cautions of the Vision System FH
series Sensor Controller.

Describes the definitions of basic
terms, meaning of signal words, and
precautions for correct use of FH-L
series in the manual.

Describes the definitions of basic
terms, the meaning of signal words,
and precautions for correct use of
FHV7 series in the manual.

Describes the definitions of basic
terms, the meaning of signal words,
and precautions for correct use of
the lighting module FHV-LTM in the
manual.

Describes the definitions of basic
terms, the meaning of signal words,
and precautions for correct use of
the lens module FHV-LEM-S.

Describes the definitions of basic
terms, the meaning of signal words,
and precautions for correct use of
the high-speed lens module FHV­LEM-H.

Describes FHV series specifications,
dimensions, part names, I/O infor­mation, installation information, and
wiring information.

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User's Manual

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User's manual for Commu­nications Settings

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FH series
Hardware Setup Manual

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for Sysmac Studio

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When User want to
know about the
FH/FHV series.

the details of each
processing items at
the create the meas­urement flow or op­erate it.

the setting of com­munication functions.

When User want to
know about the
Hard-ware specifica­tions or to setup the
Sensor Controller of
the Vision System
FH series.

or programming us­ing Macro Customize
functions.

When User connect
to NJ/NX series via
EtherCAT communi­cation.

Describes the soft functions, setup,
and operations to use FH/FHV ser­ies/

Describes the software functions,
settings, and operations for using
FH/FHV series.

Describes the functions, settings,
and communications methods for
communication between FH/FHV
series and PLCs.
The following communications proto­col are described.
Parallel, PLC Link, EtherNet/IP,
EtherCAT, and Non-procedure.

Describes FH series specifications,
dimensions, part names, I/O infor­mation, installation information, and
wiring information.

Describes the functions, settings,
and operations for using Macro Cus­tomize function of the FH series.

Describes the operating procedures
for setting up and operating FH/FHV
series Vision Sensors from the Sys­mac Studio FH/FHV Tools.

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Cat. No. Z342-E1-12

Revision code

A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front and back covers of the
manual.

Revision History

Rev. Code Rev. Date Revision Contents

01 Jul. 2013 First edition Ver. 5.00

02 Aug. 2013 Additions for software version upgrade Ver. 5.10

03 Sep. 2013 Additions for software version upgrade Ver. 5.12

04 Jan. 2014 Additions for software version upgrade Ver. 5.20

05 Jun. 2014 Additions for software version upgrade Ver. 5.30

06 Oc. 2015 Additions for software version upgrade Ver. 5.50

07 Apr. 2016 Additions for software revision upgrade and descrip-

tion of FH-L series

08 Mar. 2017 Corrected mistakes.

Additions for software revision upgrade

09 Jun. 2017 Additions for software version upgrade Ver. 5.72

10 Jul. 2018 Additions for software version upgrade Ver. 6.10

11 Nov. 2018 Additions for software version upgrade Ver. 6.20

12 Jun. 2019 Additions for software version upgrade Ver. 6.30

Software Ver-

sion

Ver. 5.60

Ver. 5.71

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Sections in This Manual

1

2

A

I

1

2

A

I

Overview

Methods for Connecting and
Communicating with External Devices

Appendices

Index

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Overview

This section describes communication specifications to be used for communications
between FH/FHV and an external device, and the Sensor Controller control methods.

1-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................1 - 2

1-2 Confirming the System Configuration .......................................................1 - 3

1-3 Communicating with an External Device................................................... 1 - 4

1-4 Control Methods Using an External Device............................................. 1 - 13

1-5 Setting Procedures for Communications ................................................1 - 28

1-6 Differences in Specifications Based on the Communications Pro-

1

1-2-1 System Configuration ................................................................................... 1 - 3

1-3-1 Basic Control Operations of the Sensor Controller....................................... 1 - 4

1-3-2 Communications between the Sensor Controller and an External Device ... 1 - 5

1-3-3 Control Methods for the Sensor Controller ................................................... 1 - 7

1-3-4 Communication Protocols for Communicating with the Sensor Controller ... 1 - 9

1-3-5 Saving Sensor Controller Data to an External Device .................................1 - 11

1-4-1 Control with Control Signals and Status Signals ........................................ 1 - 13

1-4-2 Command/Response Method ..................................................................... 1 - 16

1-4-3 Data Output after Measurements ............................................................... 1 - 17

1-5-1 Communications Setup Procedures ........................................................... 1 - 28

1-5-2 Communications Protocols and Communications Modules........................ 1 - 29

tocol.............................................................................................................. 1 - 31

1-6-1 List of Supported Signals by Communications Protocol ............................. 1 - 31

1-6-2 Restrictions when Using Different Communication Protocols Simulta-

neously ........................................................................................................ 1 - 33

1-6-3 Restrictions in Communication Protocols by Operation Mode.................... 1 - 33

1-6-4 Models being Compatible with Communication Protocol............................ 1 - 34

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1 Overview

1-1

Introduction

This section describes a basic overview of the Sensor Controller control methods and the communica­tion specifications, which is required when the FH/FHV series communicate with an external device.

Confirming the System Configuration

This section describes the external device configuration that is required to perform measurement processing
with the FH/FHV.
For details, refer to 1-2 Confirming the System Configuration on page 1 - 3.

↓

Communicating with an External Device

This section describes the basic operations of the Sensor Controller, and the communication specifications be­tween the Sensor Controller and an external device.
For Basic Flow of Communications and Signals, refer to 1-3-1 Basic Control Operations of the Sensor Control-
ler on page 1 - 4

• Process from Starting Measurements at the Sensor Controller to Data Output:

For details, refer to 1-3-2 Communications between the Sensor Controller and an External Device on page
1 - 5.

• Sensor Controller Control Methods (Control Signals, Commands, etc.)

For details, refer to 1-3-3 Control Methods for the Sensor Controller on page 1 - 7.

• Types of Communication Protocols for Communicating with the Sensor Controller

For details, refer to 1-3-4 Communication Protocols for Communicating with the Sensor Controller on page
1 - 9.

• Moving Data between the Sensor Controller and an External Device

For details, refer to 1-3-5 Saving Sensor Controller Data to an External Device on page 1 - 11.

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Control Methods Using an External Device

This section describes the methods that you can use to control the Sensor Controller from an external device.

• Control with Control Signals and Status Signals

For details, refer to 1-4-1 Control with Control Signals and Status Signals on page 1 - 13.

• Command/Response Method

For details, refer to 1-4-2 Command/Response Method on page 1 - 16.

• Data Output after Measurements

For details, refer to 1-4-3 Data Output after Measurements on page 1 - 17.

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Setting Procedures for Communications

This section describes the procedures that are required to set up communications before starting communica­tions between the Sensor Controller and an external device.
For details, refer to 1-5-1 Communications Setup Procedures on page 1 - 28.

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Differences in Specifications Based on the Communications Protocol

This section describes the types and differences of communication protocols that are used for communications
with the Sensor Controller.
For details, refer to 1-5-2 Communications Protocols and Communications Modules on page 1 - 29.

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Sensor Controller

External device (e.g, PLC)

Camera

1 Overview

1-2 Confirming the System Con-

1-2

1-2-1

Confirming the System Configuration

The FH/FHV are Vision Systems that perform measurement processing through the Sensor Controller
on measurement objects imaged by a Camera.
In a system configuration connected to an external device such as a PLC or a PC (personal comput­er), measurement commands can be received from and measurement results can be output to the ex­ternal device.

System Configuration

An overview of the FH/FHV series system configuration is shown below.

figuration

1

1-2-1 System Configuration

The Sensor Controller and an external device (PLC, etc.) are connected with a communication cable
and communicate with each other using various communication protocols. For details of various com­munication protocols, refer to Section 2 Methods for Connecting and Communicating with External
Devices on page 2 - 1.
An LCD monitor (BOX type only) for operation and monitoring and a camera are connected to the
Sensor Controller unit.
For details, refer to Vision System FH Series User's Manual (Cat. No. Z365), Smart Camera FHV
Series Setup Manual (Cat. No. Z408), and the Instruction Manual provided with each individual device.

Communications Protocol Communication Cable

Parallel Parallel I/O cable

PLC Link

EtherNet/IP Ethernet cable

EtherCAT Ethernet cable

PROFINET Ethernet cable

Non-procedure

Ethernet cable

RS-232C cable

Ethernet cable

RS-232C cable

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Trigger sensor

PLC

External device

External device

PLC

The measurement
results are output.

• Status signals

• Overall judgement

• Measured values

• Character output

Sensor Controller

Measurement triggers
and other control
commands are input.

1 Overview

1-3

1-3-1

Communicating with an External De­vice

This section describes the communication specifications, control methods in communications, and set­tings required before starting communications with an external device.

Basic Control Operations of the Sensor Controller

The following figure shows basic communications, and the flow of signals and data, between an exter­nal device and the Sensor Controller.

1 - 4

The following methods are used to exchange commands and data, between an external device and
the Sensor Controller.

From an external device to the Sensor Controller

Type Description

Control signals
(Input signal)

Control commands

Communications
command input

From the Sensor Controller to an external device

Type Description

When the Sensor Controller recognizes a control signal or communication command in-

Status signals

Overall judgment

Measured values

put and starts measurement processing, it reports its status to the external device using
status signals such as a BUSY signal. For details, refer to Control Signals and Status
Signals on page 1 - 13.

NG is output whenever there is one or more NGs in the judgment results for multiple
processing items. It can be output using the OR signal or the TJG output parameter. For
details, refer to Control Signals and Status Signals on page 1 - 13.

The measured values for processing items are output. The items to be output need to be
previously registered to the output data (data 0 to 7) using processing items for output.
For details, refer to Settings Required for Data Output on page 1 - 21.

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A measurement is performed when a measurement trigger (i.e.,
STEP signal: ON) is input. For information of control signals, refer
to Control Signals and Status Signals on page 1 - 13.

You can send commands to perform measurements, switch scene
groups, or perform other tasks. The communication commands
depend on the communication protocol used. For details, refer to
the section for each communication protocol.

Type Description

PLC or other external device

Camera Input

Search

Output Unit

Measurement

flow

Sensor Controller

Communications

Module

Communications processing

Example: Starting a
measurement, etc.

Response

Data output request
(DSA signal)*1

Result Completion signal (GATE signal)*1

(1) Command

Communications
processing

(2) The data at this

point is output to the
Communications
Module.

An Output Unit processing item is required to
perform data output. (Multiple Output Unit items
can be used.)

(3) Data

output

Character output

1 Overview

This is valid in PLC Link and Non-procedure communications protocols.
You can output character strings and numbers read by processing items such as Charac­ter Inspection, Barcode, or 2D Code. You can also use commands to acquire them after
a measurement is performed. For details, refer to Items that can be Output as Output
Data on page 1 - 19.

1-3 Communicating with an Ex-

ternal Device

1-3-2

Additional Information

You can also use the FTP server to obtain logged image files and logged data files saved in the
FH/FHV (including external storage) from a FTP client such as web browser.

Communications between the Sensor Controller and an External
Device

Communications between the Sensor Controller and an external device are performed as shown be­low.
Here, describe how to start measurement with a communication command and to output data.

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(1) When the Sensor Controller receives a command from an external device such as a PLC, it performs the

(2) The measured data is output via the Communication module by the Output Unit (an abbreviation for

(3) The measurement data is output when the Output Unit is performed and not when the measurement is

command and returns a response.

Results Output Unit) placed in the measurement flow.

completed.

*2

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1 Overview

*1 When output control is set to handshaking (data output is controlled by the DSA and GATE signals).

*2 When handshaking is performed in the output control, the measurement data is held in the Communica-

For details, refer to Control Signals and Status Signals on page 1 - 13.

tion module until a data output request (DSA signal) is received from the external device.
For details, refer to Data Output Control with Handshaking on page 1 - 25.

Precautions for Correct Use

To output data, you must place an Output Unit processing item in the measurement flow.
You can place multiple Output Unit processing items in the measurement flow.
For details, refer to Settings Required for Data Output on page 1 - 21.

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