Omron FQ User Manual
Cat. No. Z302-E1-0$
ZX-T Series
FQ
Vision Sensor
USERS MANUAL
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the FQ.
This manual provides information regarding functions, performance and operating methods that
are required for using the FQ.
When using the FQ, be sure to observe the following:
• The FQ must be operated by personnel knowledgeable in electrical engineering.
• To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly to deepen your understanding of the
product.
• Please keep this manual in a safe place so that it can be referred to whenever necessary.
APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS
(Please Read)
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Introduction
Installation and Connections
Taking Images
Setting Up Inspections
Testing and Saving Settings
Operation
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Vision Sensor
FQ
Convenient Functions
Communications with External Devices
Troubleshooting
Appendices
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READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT
Please read and understand this document before using the products. Please consult your OMRON
representative if you have any questions or comments.
WARRANTY
OMRON’s exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.
OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS.
ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT
THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE. OMRON
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS,
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.
In no event shall responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which
liability is asserted.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS
REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON’S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE
PROPERLY HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO
CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR.
SUITABILITY FOR USE
THE PRODUCTS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE NOT SAFETY RATED. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED OR
RATED FOR ENSURING SAFETY OF PERSONS, AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A SAFETY COMPONENT OR PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
Please refer to separate catalogs for OMRON’s safety rated products.
OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the
combination of products in the customer’s application or use of the product.
At the customer’s request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings
and limitations of use that apply to the products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete
determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other
application or use.
The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses
listed may be suitable for the products:
• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or
uses not described in this document.
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• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical
equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate industry
or government regulations.
• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.
Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO
ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR
THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Performance data given in this document is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does
not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON’s test conditions, and the users must correlate
it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and Limitations of
Liability.
CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other
reasons.
It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant
construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the product may be changed without any
notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your
application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative at any time to confirm actual
specifications of purchased products.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when
tolerances are shown.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.
PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS
OMRON shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable product, or any consequence
thereof.
COPYRIGHT AND COPY PERMISSION
This document shall not be copied for sales or promotions without permission.
This document is protected by copyright and is intended solely for use in conjunction with the product. Please
notify us before copying or reproducing this document in any manner, for any other purpose. If copying or
transmitting this document to another, please copy or transmit it in its entirety.
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Meanings of Signal Words
The following signal words are used in this manual.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or
moderate injury, or may result in serious injury or death. Additionally there may be
significant property damage.
Meanings of Alert Symbols
The following alert symbols are used in this manual
Indicates general prohibitions for which there is no specific symbol.
Indicates the possibility of laser radiation.
Indicates the possibility of explosion under specific conditions.
Indicates prohibition when there is a risk of minor injury from electrical shock or other
source if the product is disassembled.
This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons.
Do not use it for such purposes.
The Sensor emits visible light, which may adversely affect the eyes in rare instances.
Do not look directly into the light emitted from the Sensor. When the subject is a specular
reflective object, protect your eyes from reflected light.
A lithium ion battery is built into the Touch Finder and may occasionally combust, explode, or
burn if not treated properly.
Dispose of the Touch Finder as industrial waste, and never disassemble, apply pressure that
would deform, heat to 100 °C or higher, or incinerate the Touch Finder.
High-voltage parts inside; danger of electrical shock. Do not open the product cover.
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Precautions for Safe Use
The following points are important to ensure safety, so make sure that they are strictly observed.
1. Installation Environment
• Do not use the product in environments where it can be exposed to inflammable/explosive gas.
• To secure the safety of operation and maintenance, do not install the product close to high-voltage devices
and power devices.
• Install the product in such a way that its ventilation holes are not blocked.
• Tighten mounting screws at the torque specified in this manual.
2. Power Supply and Wiring
• The power supply voltage must be within the rated range (24 VDC ±10%), and an AC voltage must not be
used.
• Reverse connection of the power supply is not allowed. Do not short the load of the open collector output.
• The load must be within the rated range.
• High-voltage lines and power lines must be wired separately from this product. Wiring them together or
placing them in the same duct may cause induction, resulting in malfunction or damage.
• Use the products within the power supply voltages specified in this manual.
• Use the specified size of crimp terminals to wire connections. Do not connect wires that have been simply
twisted together directly to the power supply or terminal block.
• Use a DC power supply with safety measures against high voltages (safety extra low-voltage circuit).
• Use independent power sources for the products. Do not use a shared power source.
• Tighten mounting screws at the torque specified in this manual.
• Always turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting cables or the power supply wiring.
3. Battery
• Do not short the positive and negative terminals of the Battery.
• Do not use the Touch Finder in an environment that exceeds the operating temperature range of the Battery.
If the Touch Finder is used at temperatures that exceed the operating temperature range, the protective
device may activate and prevent charging.
• Do not connect the Battery directly to a power supply or car cigarette lighter socket.
• Do not use the Touch Finder with any other type of battery.
• Turn OFF the power supply immediately if the Battery leaks or produces an odor. Electrolyte leaked from the
Battery may ignite, possibly causing smoke, rupture, or fire.
• If during usage, charging, or storage, the Battery produces an odor, heats, becomes discolored, becomes
misshapen, or exhibits any other unusual conditions, remove it and do not use it. Continuing to use such a
Battery may result in the Battery heating, smoking, rupturing, or igniting.
• If the Touch Finder (FQ-D31) will be installed permanently or semi-permanently, remove the Battery (FQ-
BAT1). If the rated temperature is exceeded with the Battery inserted, the protective circuit may activate and
stop the Touch Finder.
4. AC Adapter
• Use an AC cable that is suitable for the power supply and power voltage you are using.
• Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. Doing so may result in electrical shock.
• If you notice an abnormal condition, such as smoke, abnormal heating of the outer surface, or a strange
odor, immediately stop using the AC Adapter, turn OFF the power, and remove the power plug from the
outlet.
Consult your dealer, as it is dangerous to attempt to repair the AC Adapter yourself.
• If the AC Adapter is dropped or damaged, turn OFF the power, remove the power plug from the outlet, and
contact your dealer. There is a risk of fire if you continue using the AC Adapter.
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5. Other
• Do not use this product in safety circuits associated with nuclear power and human life.
• Do not disassemble, repair, modify, deform by pressure, or incinerate this product.
• Dispose of this product as industrial waste.
• Connect the special products (Sensor, Touch Finder, Cables). The product might break down or malfunction
if you use a part not included in the special products.
• If you notice an abnormal condition, such as a strange odor, extreme heating of any product, or smoke,
immediately stop using the product, turn OFF the power, and consult your dealer.
• The Sensor surfaces become hot during use. Do not touch them.
• Do not drop or subject the products to shock.
• Use the special Sensor (FQ-S), Touch Finder (FQ-D), Cables (FQ-WN and FQ-WD), Battery (FQ-BAT1),
and AC Adapter (FQ-AC). Using other than the specified products may cause fire, burning, malfunction or
failure.
• If the product has a lock mechanism, always make sure it is locked before using the product.
6. Laws and Regulations, Standards
• This product complies with the following EC Directives and EN Standards:
EC Directive No.2004/104/EC
EN Standards EN61326
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Precautions for Correct Use
Observe the following precautions to prevent failure to operate, malfunctions, or undesirable effects on product
performance.
1. Installation Site
Do not install this product in locations subjected to the following conditions:
• Ambient temperature outside the rating
• Rapid temperature fluctuations (causing condensation)
• Relative humidity outside the range of 35 to 85%
• Direct vibration or shock
• Strong ambient light (such as other laser beams, light from arc-welding machines, or ultraviolet light)
• Direct sunlight or near heaters
• Strong magnetic or electric field
Also, do not install this product in locations subjected to the following conditions to ensure its protective
performance as described in the specifications:
• Presence of corrosive or flammable gases
• Presence of dust, salt, or iron particles
• Water, oil, or chemical fumes or spray, or mist atmospheres
2. Power Supply, Connection, and Wiring
• When using a commercially available switching regulator, make sure that the FG terminal is grounded.
• If surge currents are present in the power lines, connect surge absorbers that suit the operating
environment.
• Before turning ON the power after the product is connected, make sure that the power supply voltage is
correct, there are no incorrect connections (e.g. load short-circuit) and the load current is appropriate.
Incorrect wiring may result in breakdown of the product.
• For cables, use only the special products specified in this manual.
p.154, p.155
• Use only combinations of the Sensor and Touch Finder specified in this manual. Using other combinations
may cause malfunction or damage.
• Do not turn the power OFF in the following instances. Doing so will damage data that is in the process of
being saved.
- While data is being saved in internal memory
- While data is being saved on the SD card
• The LCD panel has been made using precision technology, and sometimes a few pixels are missing in the
panel. This is due to the structure of the LCD panel, and is not a malfunction.
• Connector cover
Always attach the covers of I/O cable connector and Ethernet cable connector. This prevents extraneous
material from making malfunction of the Sensor.
3. Battery
• Do not use or charge the Battery with other than the specified products.
• Do not charge the Battery with other than the specified AC adapter.
• When using the Touch Finder, the battery cover screw must be tightened.
4. AC Adapter
• During maintenance and when not using the Touch Finder for an extended time, remove the power plug
from the outlet.
• Do not bend the power cable past its natural bending radius.
• Do not use the AC Adapter with other than the specified products.
• If a voltage higher than 380 V is applied, there is a risk that the capacitor will be damaged, the pressure
valve will open, and vaporized gas will be emitted. If there is a possibility that a voltage higher than 380 V
will be applied, use a protective device.
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5. Maintenance and Inspection
Do not use thinner, benzene, acetone or kerosene to clean the Sensor and Touch Finder. If large dust particles
adhere to the Camera, use a blower brush (used to clean camera lenses) to blow them off. Do not use breath
from your mouth to blow the dust off. To remove dust particles from the Camera, wipe gently with a soft cloth
(for cleaning lenses) moistened with a small amount of alcohol. Do not use excessive force to wipe off dust
particles. Scratches to the Camera might cause error.
Editor's Note
■ Meaning of Symbols
Menu items that are displayed on the Touch Finder LCD screen, and windows, dialog boxes and other GUI
elements displayed on the PC are indicated enclosed by brackets "[ ]".
■ Visual Aids
Important
Indicates points that are important to achieve the full product performance,
such as operational precautions.
Note
Indicates application procedures.
Indicates pages where related information can be found.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1-1 FQ-series Vision Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1-2 Measurement Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1-4 Basic Operational Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2. Installation and Connections
2-1 System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2-2 Part Names and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2-3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2-4 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2-5 Setting Up Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3. Taking Images
3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3-2 Adjusting Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3-3 Adjusting the Object Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3-4 Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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4. Setting Up Inspections
4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4-3 Configuring Inspection Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4-4 Inspecting with the Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4-5 Inspecting with the Edge Position Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4-6 Inspecting with the Edge Width Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4-7 Inspecting with the Area Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4-8 Inspecting with Color Data Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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5. Testing and Saving Settings
5-1 Performing Test Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5-2 Shortening the Measurement Takt Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5-3 Adjusting the Judgement Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5-4 Checking a List of All Inspection Item Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
5-5 Saving Data to the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6. Operation
6-1 Starting Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6-2 Configuring the Run Mode Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6-3 Checking the Trend of Measurement Results with Graphs . . . . . . . . . . 86
6-4 Adjusting Judgement Parameters during Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
7. Convenient Functions
7-1 Changing the Scene to Change the Line Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
7-2 Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
7-3 Monitoring the Signal I/O Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7-4 Logging Measurement Data and Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
7-5 Saving Sensor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
7-6 SD Card Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
7-7 Convenient Functions for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
7-8 Convenient Functions for Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
7-9 Functions Related to the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
8. Communications with External Devices
8-1 Operation with Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
8-2 Setting the Measurement Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
8-3 Setting the Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8-4 Controlling the Sensor from an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
9. Troubleshooting
9-1 Error Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
9-2 Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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10. Appendices
10-1 Menu Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
10-2 Specifications and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
10-3 Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
10-4 LED Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
10-5 Requirements from Regulations and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Version Upgrade Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
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1-1 FQ-series Vision Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1-2 Measurement Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1-4 Basic Operational Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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1-1 FQ-series Vision Sensors
FQ-series Vision Sensors are real-color Vision Sensors with integrated processing. Once configured, they are
used stand-alone for quality inspection of presence, position, and other product characteristics. To set up or
monitor the sensors, either the touch screen based console 'Touch Finder' or a 'PC Tool' can be used.
Setup, Image Confirmation, and Logging Tools
Touch Finder
FQ Vision Sensor
Used to check images and set the judgement
parameters. It can also be used to save
measurement results and check status during
operation.
PC Tool
Includes the camera, lighting, measurement
processor, and I/O functions.
After the Sensor has been set up, it can be
operated alone to perform measurements
without the Touch Finder or PC Tool.
The same functions as those that are provided
by the Touch Finder can be performed from a
computer. The PC Tool is available free of
charge.
FQ-series Vision Sensors are available in two different models. The differences are given in the following table.
Model Standard model Single-function model
Model number FQ-S2@@@@@ FQ-S1@@@@@
Number of simultaneous
measurements
Number of registered scenes 32 8
Position compensation Supported Not supported
32 1
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1-2 Measurement Process
This section describes the basic flow of the measurement process.
Trigger input
Take image
Measurement
Overall judgement
output
Logging
• The measurement is started by inputting a trigger signal from an external
device.
• Images are taken according to the trigger.
• The image is measured to see if it matches the configured settings.
• The overall judgement of all inspection items are output using OR logic.
• Measurement data and image data can be logged in memory in the Sensor or
in an SD card.
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1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements
Startup Display
1 The Sensor is automatically detected by the Touch
Finder when power supply to the Sensor and Touch
Finder is turned ON.
The Auto Connect Display will appear if the Sensor cannot be detected. Check that cables are connected correctly to the Sensor and Touch Finder, and then press
[Auto connect].
Note
If the Sensor is still not detected after pressing [Auto Connect], refer to the following information.
The Sensor cannot be detected: p. 134
2 When the Sensor is detected, the following display will appear.
• The Setup Mode will appear if a Sensor that has not been
set up is connected.
• The Run Mode will appear if a Sensor that has been set
up is connected.
Note
When the Touch Finder is started, IP addresses are automatically set for each Sensor.
To allocate specific IP addresses, set the IP address of each Sensor and the Touch Finder.
Setting Up Ethernet: p. 33
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Display Elements
This Sensor has a Setup Mode and a Run Mode.
Refer to the following information for menu items.
p. 114
Setup Mode
In Setup Mode, you can set the image conditions, judgement parameters, and I/O settings for the Sensor.
The name of the mode or the
menu hierarchy is displayed.
The setup flow is shown by these five tabs.
[Image]: Used to adjust the image.
[Inspect]: Used to set the inspection items.
[In/Out]: Used to set the I/O.
[Test]: Used to test and adjust the set measurements.
[Run]: Used to switch to Run Mode.
Only-image Button: Used to select either displaying the camera image and messages, or
Display Button: Used to select the source of the image or to zoom the image.
Capture Button: Used to capture the current screen to the SD card.
Tool Button: Used to call functions, such as saving data or select scenes.
The name of the Sensor being set up is displayed.
The selected scene number is displayed.
The menu changes according to the selected tab page.
• Buttons will appear on the right according to the mode.
• If the [ ] Button appears, pressing it will display the
sub-menu or commands.
This button menu is always displayed.
only the camera image.
Display Functions: p. 94
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Note
The Display Button can be used to switch between the following images.
• Live: The live image is displayed.
• Freeze: The image that was taken last is displayed.
• Log: An image saved in internal memory is displayed.
• File: An image saved on an SD card is displayed.
Run Mode
In Run Mode, measurements are performed, and measurement results are output.
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1-4 Basic Operational Flow
The following flow shows the basic operation of FQ-series Vision Sensors.
Setup Evaluation
Connections and Wiring
Starting the Sensor
Section 2 Installation
and Connections
Section 1
1-3 Startup Display
and Display Elements
Image Setup
([Image] Tab Page)
Inspection Setup
([Inspect] Tab Page)
Registering
Inspection Items
Teaching
Setting Judgement
Parameters
*1
Output Settings
([In/Out] Tab Page)
Section 3 Taking
Images
Section 4 Setting Up
Inspections
Section 8
Communications with
External Devices
Testing ([Test] Tab Page)
Test Measurement and
Results Verification
Adjusting Judgement
Parameters
Section 5 Testing and
Saving Settings
Saving the Settings
Operation
*2
Starting Operation (Run Mode)
Section 6 Operation
*1: In Setup Mode, the Sensor can be set up and adjusted, but it does not output signals on the I/O lines.
*2: In Run Mode, the Sensor performs measurements and outputs signals on the I/O lines.
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Basic Operational Flow
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2-1 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2-2 Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
FQ Vision Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2-3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the Touch Finder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2-4 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wiring the Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2-5 Setting Up Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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2-1 System Configuration
Standard Configuration
Setup Tool
Touch Finder or PC Tool
FQ Ethernet Cable I/O Cable
24-VDC power supply
Multiple Connection Sensors
Setup Tool
Touch Finder or PC Tool
Switching Hub
Standard RJ45 Ethernet
Cable
FQ Vision Sensor
FQ Vision Sensors
(8 max.)
FQ Ethernet Cable
24-VDC power
supply
Trigger Sensor
PLC
Connect the trigger
sensor, PLC, and
power supply to
each Sensor.
Product Model number Remarks
FQ Vision Sensor FQ-S@@@@@@ This is the Vision Sensor.
Touch Finder FQ-D@@ This is a setup console.
PC Tool --- The PC Tool can be used instead of the Touch
Finder. If you register as a member, you can download the free PC Tool as a special service to purchasers.
Refer to the Member Registration Sheet that is
enclosed with the Sensor for the member registration procedure and the download procedure for special member software.
FQ Ethernet Cable FQ-WN0@@ Connects the Sensor to the Touch Finder or com-
puter.
Standard RJ45 Ethernet
*1
Cable
--- Connects the switching hub to the Touch Finder or
computer. Use a connector that complies with the
FCC RJ45 standard. (STP (shielded twisted-pair)
cable, category 5e or 6, impedance: 100 Ω)
I/O Cable FQ-WD0@@ Connects the Sensor to the power supply and exter-
nal devices.
Switching Hub W4S1-0@@ Used to connect multiple Sensors to one Touch
Finder or PC Tool.
*1: The shape and dimensions of the Ethernet connector plug and jack are specified in ISO/IEC8877:1992 (JIS X 5110:1996) and RJ-45 of the
FCC regulations.
To prevent connector connection failures, the structure of the jack of this product does not allow insertion of plugs that do not comply with the
standard.
If a commercially available plug cannot be inserted, it is likely that the plug is non-compliant.
Important
Do not connect network devices other than PLCs on the same network as the Touch Finder or computer. If
another device is connected, the responsiveness of displays and settings of the Touch Finder or computer may
become slow.
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2-2 Part Names and Functions
FQ Vision Sensor
(6)
(7)
No. Name Description
(1) Lighting LEDs for illumination
(2) Camera lens This lens can be focused.
(3) I/O Cable connector An I/O Cable is used to connect the Sensor to the power supply and exter-
nal I/O.
(4) Ethernet cable connector An Ethernet cable is used to connect the Sensor to the Touch Finder or a
computer.
(5) Focus adjustment screw Used to adjust the focus of the image.
(6) Operation
indicators
(7) Mounting Bracket Used to mount the Sensor.
OR Lights orange when the OR output signal turns ON.
ETN Lights orange during Ethernet communications.
ERROR Lights red when an error occurs.
9-1 Error Table p. 132.
BUSY Lights green when the Sensor is executing a process.
The Mounting Bracket can be attached to the front, left side, right side, or
back of the Sensor.
(5)
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
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Touch Finder
(1)
(6) (7)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(2)
(12)
(10)
(11)
(8)
(9)
No. Name Description
(1) Operation
indicators
(2) LCD/touch panel Displays the setting menu, measurement results, and images input by the
(3) SD card slot An SD card can be inserted.
(4) Battery cover
(5) Power supply switch Used to turn the Touch Finder ON and OFF.
(6) Touch pen holder The touch pen can be stored here when it is not being used.
(7) Touch pen Used to operate the touch panel.
(8) DC power supply connector Used to connect a DC power supply.
(9) Slider Used to mount the Touch Finder to a DIN Track.
(10) Ethernet port Used when connecting the Touch Finder to the Sensor with an Ethernet
(11) Strap holder This is a holder for attaching the strap.
(12) AC power supply connector*1Used to connect the AC adapter.
*1: Applicable to the FQ-D31 only.
POWER Lights green when the Touch Finder is turned ON.
ERROR Lights red when an error occurs.
9-1 Error Table p. 132.
SD ACCESS Lights yellow when an SD card is inserted.
Flashes yellow when the SD card is being accessed.
CHARGE
*1
*1
Lights orange when the Battery is charging.
camera.
The Battery is inserted behind this cover.
Remove the cover when mounting or removing the Battery.
p. 30
cable. Insert the connector until it locks in place.
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2-3 Installation
Installing the Sensor
Installation Procedure
1 Align the tabs on one side of the Mounting Bracket with
the slot on the Sensor.
The FQ-XL Mounting Bracket can be attached to the back,
side, or front of the Sensor.
2 Press the Mounting Bracket onto the Sensor until the oth-
er tabs click into place.
3 Use the following optical charts to check the field of view
and installation distance of the Sensor so that it is mounted at the correct position.
Tightening torque (M4): 1.2 N·m
Horizontal field of view
Vertical field
of view
Installation distance (L)
The optical chart indicates the horizontal
field of view. The vertical field of view will
be approximately 60% of the horizontal
field of view.
Note: The tolerance is ±10%.
Mounting
Bracket
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FQ-S10010F, FQ-15010F,
FQ-S20010F, or FQ-25010F
Installation distance (L) (mm)
55
45
35
6
FQ-S10050F, FQ-S15050F,
FQ-S20050F, or FQ-S25050F
Installation distance (L) (mm)
210
130
50
0 20 40 60
8 10 12 14
Horizontal field of view (mm)
Horizontal field of view (mm)
FQ-S10100F, FQ-S15100F,
FQ-S20100F, or FQ-S25100F
Installation distance (L) (mm)
1,000
600
200
0100200 300
Horizontal field of view (mm)
FQ-S10100N, FQ-S15100N,
FQ-S20100N, or FQ-S25100N
Installation distance (L) (mm)
400
0
0
200 400
Horizontal field of view (mm)
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Important
• There is a certain amount of deviation among Sensors in the center of the optical axis. For this reason, when install-
ing the Sensor, check the center of the image and the field of view on the LCD monitor of the Touch Finder and in
the PC Tool.
Removal Procedure
1 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the Mounting Brack-
et and the Sensor case on either side and remove the
Mounting Bracket.
Mounting
Bracket
Installing the Touch Finder
Installation Precautions
Install the Touch Finder in the following orientation to allow sufficient heat dissipation.
Do not mount it in the following orientations.
Important
• To improve ventilation, leave space on both sides of the Touch Finder. The distance between the Touch Finder and
other devices should be at least that shown in the following diagram.
15 mm min.
• Make sure that the ambient temperature is 50°C or lower. If it exceeds 50°C, install an cooling fan or an air condi-
tioner and maintain the temperature at 50°C or lower.
• To prevent interference by noise, do not mount the Sensor on panels which contain high-voltage devices.
• To keep the level of noise from the surrounding environment to a minimum, install the Sensor and Touch Finder at
least 10 m away from power lines.
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Mounting to DIN Track
Installation Procedure
1 Press the slider on the Touch Finder to the top.
2 Hook the clip at the top of the Touch Finder on to the DIN
Track.
3 Press the Touch Finder onto the DIN Track until the bottom
clip clicks into place.
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Important
• Attach End Plates (sold separately) on the sides of the Touch Finder on the DIN Track.
• If other devices will be installed next to the Touch Finder on the same DIN Track, make sure that sufficient space is
kept between the devices as indicated on previous page.
• Always hook the clip at the top of the Touch Finder on the DIN Track first. If the lower clip is hooked on first, the
Touch Finder will not be mounted very securely.
Removal Procedure
2
3
1
1 Pull down on the slider on the Touch Finder.
2 Lift the Touch Finder at the bottom and remove it from the
DIN Track.
2
1
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Mounting to a Control Panel
The Touch Finder can be mounted on a panel using the FQ-XPM Panel Mounting Adapter.
Important
• Always turn OFF the Touch Finder power before attaching or detaching the Panel Mount Adapter. Attaching or
detaching with the power turned ON may cause a failure.
1 Set the Touch Finder in the Panel Mount Adapter.
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2 Press the slider up on the Touch Finder.
3 Create holes in the panel for mounting.
Refer to the following page for hole dimensions.
p. 152
4 Connect the cable to the Touch Finder.
5 Mount the Touch Finder with the Panel Mount Adapter from
the front of the panel.
6 Hook the hooks on the Mounting Bracket in the four holes
of the Panel Mount Adapter and secure them with screws.
(Tightening torque: 1.2 N·m)
7 Check that the Touch Finder is attached properly to the
Panel.
Mounting
Bracket
Using the Touch Finder as a Portable Device (with Battery)
The Touch Finder with a Battery can be used as a portable device. Use the strap when carrying it to prevent
dropping it.
There are two types of straps (FQ-XH, sold separately), a Neck Strap and a Hand Strap.
Neck Strap
Hand Strap
1 Attach the Mini-strap to the Touch Finder.
There are a total of four holes for attaching the Mini-strap on the left and on the right of the Touch Finder.
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