Omron FQ User Manual

Cat. No. Z302-E1-0 $

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	1
	(Please Read)
User's Manual	Introduction	1
	Installation and Connections	2
	Taking Images	3
	Setting Up Inspections	4
	Testing and Saving Settings	5
	Operation	6
	Convenient Functions	7
	Communications with External Devices	8

Troubleshooting

Appendices

Vision Sensor

FQ

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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 (FQBAT1). 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

Indicates points that are important to achieve the full product performance,

Important

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

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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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

Introduction 1

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.

FQ Vision Sensor

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.

Setup, Image Confirmation, and Logging Tools

Touch Finder

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

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	32	1
measurements
Number of registered scenes	32	8
Position compensation	Supported	Not supported

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1-2 Measurement Process

This section describes the basic flow of the measurement process.

	• The measurement is started by inputting a trigger signal from an external
Trigger input	device.

• Images are taken according to the trigger.

Take image

• The image is measured to see if it matches the configured settings.

Measurement

• The overall judgement of all inspection items are output using OR logic.

Overall judgement output

•Measurement data and image data can be logged in memory in the Sensor or in an SD card.

Logging

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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		The name of the Sensor being set up is displayed.
menu hierarchy 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.

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.

This button menu is always displayed.

Only-image Button: Used to select either displaying the camera image and messages, or

	only the camera image.
Display Button:	Used to select the source of the image or to zoom the image.
		Display Functions: p. 94
Capture Button:	Used to capture the current screen to the SD card.
		p. 109
Tool Button:	Used to call functions, such as saving data or select scenes.

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.

p. 81

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1-4 Basic Operational Flow

The following flow shows the basic operation of FQ-series Vision Sensors.

	Connections and Wiring	Section 2 Installation
		and Connections
	Starting the Sensor	Section 1
		1-3 Startup Display
		and Display Elements
	Image Setup	Section 3 Taking
	([Image] Tab Page)	Images
	Inspection Setup	Section 4 Setting Up
	([Inspect] Tab Page)
		Inspections
	Registering
	Inspection Items
	Teaching
	Setting Judgement
	Parameters

Setup Evaluation*1

	Output Settings	Section 8
	([In/Out] Tab Page)	Communications with
		External Devices
	Testing ([Test] Tab Page)	Section 5 Testing and
	Test Measurement and
		Saving Settings
	Results Verification
	Adjusting Judgement
	Parameters
	Saving the Settings

Section 6 Operation

Operation*2

Starting Operation (Run Mode)

*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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Installation and Connections

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

Connections and Installation 2

2-1 System Configuration

Trigger Sensor

Standard Configuration

Setup Tool	FQ Vision Sensor
Touch Finder or PC Tool
		PLC
FQ Ethernet Cable	I/O Cable	24-VDC power
24-VDC power supply		supply
Multiple Connection Sensors	FQ Vision Sensors
	(8 max.)
Setup Tool

Touch Finder or PC Tool
Switching Hub
Standard RJ45 Ethernet	FQ Ethernet Cable
Cable

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 down-
		load the free PC Tool as a special service to pur-
		chasers.
		Refer to the Member Registration Sheet that is
		enclosed with the Sensor for the member registra-
		tion procedure and the download procedure for spe-
		cial member software.
FQ Ethernet Cable	FQ-WN0@@	Connects the Sensor to the Touch Finder or com-
		puter.
Standard RJ45 Ethernet	---	Connects the switching hub to the Touch Finder or
Cable*1		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)

(5)

(1)

(2)

(7)

(4)

(3)

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	OR	Lights orange when the OR output signal turns ON.
	indicators
		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.
(7)	Mounting Bracket		Used to mount the Sensor.
			The Mounting Bracket can be attached to the front, left side, right side, or
			back of the Sensor.

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Touch Finder

		(6)	(7)
		(3)
	(1)	(4)
(5)	(2)	(11)
		(8)
		(9)
		(12)
	(10)

No.	Name		Description
(1)	Operation	POWER	Lights green when the Touch Finder is turned ON.
	indicators
		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	Lights orange when the Battery is charging.
(2)	LCD/touch panel		Displays the setting menu, measurement results, and images input by the
			camera.
(3)	SD card slot		An SD card can be inserted.
(4)	Battery cover*1		The Battery is inserted behind this cover.
			Remove the cover when mounting or removing the Battery.
(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.
				p. 30
(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
			cable. Insert the connector until it locks in place.
(11)	Strap holder		This is a holder for attaching the strap.
(12)	AC power supply connector*1		Used to connect the AC adapter.

*1: Applicable to the FQ-D31 only.

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2-3 Installation

Installing the Sensor

Installation Procedure

1

2

3

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.

Press the Mounting Bracket onto the Sensor until the other tabs click into place.

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.

Mounting

Bracket

Tightening torque (M4): 1.2 N·m

Horizontal field of view

Vertical field of view

Installation distance (L)

FQ-S10010F, FQ-15010F,

FQ-S20010F, or FQ-25010F

Installation distance (L) (mm)

55

45

35

6 8 10 12 14 Horizontal field of view (mm)

FQ-S10050F, FQ-S15050F,

FQ-S20050F, or FQ-S25050F

Installation distance (L) (mm) 210

130

50

0

20

40

60

Horizontal field of view (mm)

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%.

FQ-S10100F, FQ-S15100F,

FQ-S20100F, or FQ-S25100F

Installation distance (L) (mm)

1,000

600

200

0 100 200 300 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 installing 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 Bracket 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.

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 conditioner 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

2

Track.

3 Press the Touch Finder onto the DIN Track until the bottom	3
clip clicks into place.
	1
	3

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

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

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

3

Press the slider up on the Touch Finder.

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.	Mounting
	(Tightening torque: 1.2 N·m)
7		Bracket
	Check that the Touch Finder is attached properly to the
	Panel.

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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