Omron fq2 User Manual

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Smart Camera

FQ2

User's Manual

Cat. No. Z326-E1-01A

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the FQ2. This manual provides information regarding functions, perfor mance and operating methods that are required for using the FQ2. When using the FQ2, be sure to observe the following:

• The FQ2 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.

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APPLICATION CONSIDERA TIONS (Please Read)

User's Manual

Introduction

Installation and Connections

Taking Images

Setting Up Inspections

Testing and Saving Settings

Operation

Convenient Functions

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Smart Camera FQ2

Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with a Parallel Connection

Connecting through Ethernet

Connecting with RS-232C

Troubleshooting

Appendices

8 9 10 11 12

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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, REGARDIN G NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS. ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES TH AT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS DET ER MI NE D 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 pr oduct.

At the customer’s request, OMRON will provide applicable third party cert ification document s identif ying 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, safet y equipment, and in sta llat ions subject to sep arat e industr y 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 INSTALLE D FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

PERFORMANCE DA TA

Performance data given in this document is provi ded as a guide f or the us er in determi nin g 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 ra tings or features are changed, or when signifi cant 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 consequen ce thereof.

This document shall not be copied for sales or promotions without permission.

This document is protected by copyright and is intended solely for use in conjunction with the product. Please notify us before copying or reproducing this document in any manner, for any other purpose. If copying or transmitting this document to another, please copy or transmit it in its entirety.

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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 speci fic 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 insid e; 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 ventila tion 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 i n 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 voltag es (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 o f the Batt ery. 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 immed iately if t he Batter y leaks or pro duces an od or. 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 (FQ2-D31) will be installed permanently or semi-permanently, remove the Battery (FQBAT1). If the rated temp eratur e is exceed ed with the Bat tery in serted, t he prote ctive circuit may activat e 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. Handling

• Connector Cover Always attach the connector cover when you disconnect the cab le. If you d o not attach the connector cover, foreign matter may enter the connection, causing malfunctions or damage.

• Lens Cap Always attach a C-mount lens cap to the lens mount when you remove the lens. If dust or dirt adhere to the imaging elements, false detection or failure may occur.

• Sensor Waterproof Sheets Do not remove or damage the waterproof sheets on the sides of the Sensor. Doing so may allow dust, dirt, or water drops to enter the Sensor and damage it.

6. 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, T o uch Fin der, 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 (FQ2-S), Touch Finder (FQ2-D), Sensor Data Unit (FQ-SDU), Cables (FQ-WN, FQWD, FQ-WU, and FQ-VP), 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.

7. Laws and Regulations, Standards

• This product complies with the following EC Directives and EN Standards: EC Directive No.2004/104/EC EN Standard s EN61326

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Precautions for Correct Use

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Water-proof Sheet

Waterproof sheet

Observe the following precautions to prevent failure to operat e, malfun cti ons, or un desi r able 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 (suc h 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

Installing and Using a Sensor with Bui lt-in Lighting

• The front-panel plate may occasionally become fogged from the inside if the Sensor is used in location with high humidity and the temperature changes drastically.

• Do not install any objects except for the special mounting brackets within the dotted lines in the following figure. The front-panel plate may become fogged from the inside.

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.

• Do not subject the Cables to twisting stress. Doing so may damage the Cables.

• Always turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting Cables. The Sensor may fail if a Cable is connected or disconnected while power is being supplied.

• For cables, use only the special products specified in this manual.

p.487, p.488, p.489, p.490

• Use only combinations of the Sensor and Touch Finder specified in this manual. Using other combinations may cause malfunction or damage.

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• Do not turn the power OFF in the following instances. Doing so will damage data that is in the process of

Important

Note

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.

• Influence of Temperature Changes on Optical Axis Due to the characteristics of the materials that are used in the Sensor, changes in the ambient temperature may cause the center of the optical axis to change by several pixels.

• Imaging Elements Due to the specifications of the CMOS image sensors that are used in the Vision Sensor, lines may appear in images for some measurement conditions or gain settings. These do not indicate defects or faults in the Vision Sensor. Also, there may be some pixel defects, but these do not indicate defects or faults in the Vision 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.

5. Maintenance and Inspection

Do not use thinner, benze ne, aceto ne or kerosene to cl ean 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 erro r.

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 f ull product p erformance, such as operational precautions.

Indicates application procedures.

Indicates pages where related information can be foun d.

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1. Introduction

1-1 FQ2-series Vision Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

1-2 Measurement Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Startup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1-4 Basic Operational Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2. Installation and Connections

2-1 System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2-2 Part Names and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2-3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

FQ2-S@@@@@@ (Sensors with Built-in Lighting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

FQ2-S3@-@@@ (Sensors with C-mounts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Mounting to DIN Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Mounting to a Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Using the Touch Finder as a Portable Device (with Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Mounting to DIN Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

2-4 Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

I/O Signal Circuit Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Power Supply Specifications When a Switching Regulator Is Connected . . . .43

Attaching the LED Warning Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

2-5 Setting Up Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Connecting to Sensors from the Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Connecting to Sensors from External Devices Such as PLCs . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Connecting to Sensors from a Computer Using the PC Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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3. Taking Images

3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

3-2 Setting Conditions for Taking Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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3-3 Adjusting Image Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Adjusting the Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Adjusting Image Brightness with External Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Taking Clear Images of Moving Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Improving the Image Quality of Metallic and other Shiny Surfaces . . . . . . . . . .64

Adjusting the Colors of the Image (White Balance)

(Only for Sensors with Color Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

3-4 Adjusting the Timing of Taking Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Delaying the Image Capture Timing from the Trigger Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Adjusting External Lighting Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

3-5 Adjusting the Images That Were Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Image Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Filtering the Images (Filter Items) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Compensating for Position Offset (Position Compensation Items) . . . . . . . . . .74

Edge Rotation Position Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

4. Setting Up Inspections

4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

4-3 Configuring Inspection Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Adding New Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Modifying Existing Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Deleting Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

4-4 Inspecting with the Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Setup Procedure for the Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Increasing Measurement Position Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Obtaining Multiple Results Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Select the Results to Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Reflect in Total Judgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Unstable Search Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Increasing Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Editing the Model and Measurement Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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4-5 Inspecting with the Shape Search II Inspection Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Shape Search II Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Setup Procedure for the Shape Search II Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Obtaining Multiple Results Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Select the Results to Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Reflect in Total Judgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Unstable Shape Search II Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Increasing Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Editing the Model Regions and Measurement Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

4-6 Inspecting with the Sensitive Search Inspection Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Sensitive Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Setup Procedure for the Sensitive Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Reflect in Total Judgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Increasing Measurement Position Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Select the Results to Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Changing the Number Region Divisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Inspecting Plain Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Unstable Search Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Increasing Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Editing the Model Regions and Measurement Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

4-7 Inspecting with the Edge Position Inspection Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Edge Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Setup Procedure for Edge Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Reflect in Total Judgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Changing Edge Detection Conditions

(Sensors with Monochrome Cameras Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Unstable Edge Position Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Increasing Processing Speed for Edge Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

Measurement Data That Can Be Logged for Edge Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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4-8 Inspecting with the Edge Width Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Edge Width Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Setup Procedure for Edge Width Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Changing Edge Detection Conditions

(Sensors with Monochrome Cameras Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Reflect in Total Judgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Unstable Edge Width Results (Sensors with Color Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Increasing Edge Width Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

Measurement Data That Can Be Logged for Edge Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

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4-9 Inspecting with the Edge Pitch Inspection Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Edge Pitch Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Setup Procedure for Edge Width Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Changing Edge Detection Conditions

(Sensors with Monochrome Cameras Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Reflect in Total Judgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Unstable Edge Pitch Results (Sensors with Color Cameras Only) . . . . . . . . .133

Increasing Edge Pitch Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

Measurement Data That Can Be Logged for Edge Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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4-10 Inspecting with Color Data Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Color Data Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Setup Procedure for Color Data Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Reflect in Total Judgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

Measurement Data That Can Be Logged (Color Data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Increasing Processing Speed for Color Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

. . . . . .138

4-11 Inspecting with the Area Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Area Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Setup Procedure for Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Reflect in Total Judgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Unstable Area Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Changing the Area Detection Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Increasing Processing Speed for Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

Measurement Data That Can Be Logged for Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

. . . . . .145

4-12 Inspecting with the Labeling Inspection Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Setup Procedure for Labeling Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Unstable Labeling Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Changing the Label Detection Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Changing the Label Extraction Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Sorting Extracted Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Reflect in Total Judgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Editing the Measurement Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Increasing the Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

Measurement Data That Can Be Logged for Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

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4-13 Calculations and Judgements Using Inspection Item Data . . . . . . . . . 155

Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Examples for Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Procedure (Calculation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

5. Testing and Saving Settings

5-1 Performing Test Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Performing Test Measurements with Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Performing Test Measurements with Saved Images (Re-measuring) . . . . . . .170

5-2 Shortening the Measurement Takt Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Checking the Measurement Takt Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Increasing Image Input Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

Changing the Image Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

5-3 Adjusting the Judgement Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Adjusting Judgement Parameters While Looking at Measurement Results

Setting Up the Best Judgement Parameters Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

5-4 Checking a List of All Inspection Item Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

5-5 Saving Data to the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

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6. Operation

6-1 Starting Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Run Mode Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Moving to Run Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

6-2 Configuring the Run Mode Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

6-3 Checking the Trend of Measurement Results with Graphs . . . . . . . . . 184

Trend Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Histograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

6-4 Adjusting Judgement Parameters during Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Changing the Judgement Parameters in Run Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

7. Convenient Functions

7-1 Changing the Scene to Change the Line Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

What Are Scenes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Creating New Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Changing Scene Names, Copying Scenes, and Deleting Scenes . . . . . . . . .191

Switching Scenes from an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191

Setting the Startup Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

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7-2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Setting the Calibration Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Selecting the Calibration Pattern to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

7-3 Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Image Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Displaying a Live Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Displaying a Frozen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Displaying a Saved Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

Updating the Display and Measurement Results Only

for NG Measurement Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

Automatically Changing to the Display for Any Sensor with an NG Result . . .202

Hiding the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

Turning ON/OFF the Touch Finder Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Changing the Brightness of the Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

7-4 Monitoring the Signal I/O Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

7-5 Connecting to More Than One Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Setting the Sensors to Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204

Selecting the Display When More Than One Sensor Is Connected . . . . . . . .206

7-6 Logging Measurement Data and Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Logging Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208

Logging All Data (File Logging) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209

Checking Recent Measurement Trends (Recent Results Logging) . . . . . . . .214

7-7 Saving Sensor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Backing Up Settings in External Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Restoring Data to the Sensor from External Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219

7-8 SD Card Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Inserting and Removing SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

Checking the Available Space on the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222

Formatting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

7-9 Convenient Functions for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Setting a Password to Prevent Unwanted Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223

Capturing the Displayed Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224

Saving the Currently Displayed Camera Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224

Setting the Startup Run Display Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

Specifying the Sensors to Connect Continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

Monitoring and Setting Up a Sensor from Two Touch Finders . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

7-10 Convenient Functions for Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

Making Settings with Stored Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

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7-11 Functions Related to the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Turning OFF the Integrated Sensor Lighting

(Only Sensors with Built-in Lighting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Switching the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Setting the Time on the Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Initializing the Sensor and Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Restarting the Sensor and Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Checking Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Checking the Touch Finder Battery Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

Changing the Sensor Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

Checking Available Memory in the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

Correcting the Touch Screen Positions of the Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

Setting the Resolution of Measurement Objects Displayed on the PC Tool

Rotating the Touch Finder Image by 180° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

Changing the Sensor’s BUSY Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231

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8. Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with a Parallel Connection

8-1 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data

with the Sensor's Standard Parallel Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Basic Operation with a Parallel Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234

Setting the Measurement Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235

Setting the Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Controlling the Sensor from an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246

8-2 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data

with a Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256

Setting the Measurement Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256

Setting Output Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257

Aligning the Data Output Timing with the External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262

Changing the Settings of the I/O Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

Controlling Operation from an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271

9. Connecting through Ethernet

9-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

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9-2 Outputting Data and Controlling Operation through EtherNet/IP. . . . . 283

Introduction to EtherNet/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283

FQ2 Communications for EtherNet/IP Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285

Setting Up EtherNet/IP Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289

Tag Data Link Setting Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292

Setting the Data To Output Automaticall y a fte r M ea su re m en t s . . . . . . . . . . .295

Memory Assignments and Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300

Timing Chart for EtherNet/IP Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318

Sample Ladder Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323

9-3 PLC Link Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Setting Up PLC Link Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327

Setting the Data To Output Automaticall y a fte r M ea su re m en t s . . . . . . . . . . .329

Memory Assignments for PLC Link Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334

Timing Chart For PLC Link Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Sample Ladder Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349

9-4 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data

with TCP No-protocol Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350

Setting Up No-protocol Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351

Setting the Data To Output Automaticall y a fte r M ea su re m en t s . . . . . . . . . . .352

Controlling the Sensor from an External Device

(Procedure for No-protocol Command/Response Communications) . . . . . . .357

9-5 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data

with FINS/TCP No-protocol Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376

Introduction to FINS Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376

Setting Up Communications (FINS/TCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377

List of FINS Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378

FINS Command Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379

10. Connecting with RS-232C

10-1 Introduction to RS-232C Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

10-2 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data

with RS-232C No-protocol Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

Setting Up No-protocol Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394

Setting the Data To Output Automaticall y a fte r M ea su re m en t s . . . . . . . . . . .395

Controlling the Sensor from an External Device

(Procedure for No-protocol Command/Response Communications) . . . . . . .395

11. Troubleshooting

11-1 Error Histories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398

11-2 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400

11-3 Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

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12. Appendices

12-1 Menu Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404

Image Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404

Inspect Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407

In/Out Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414

Test Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419

Run Tab Page (from Setup Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420

Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420

Common Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .429

12-2 External Reference Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430

Color Gray Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .430

Weak Smoothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431

Strong Smoothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431

Dilate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431

Erosion, Median, Extract Edges, Extract Horizontal Edges, Extract . . . . . . . .432

Background Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432

Shape Search II Position Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434

Search Position Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436

Edge Position Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438

Two-edge Position Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .441

Two-edge Midpoint Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444

Edge Rotation Position Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .451

Sensitive Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454

Shape Search II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457

Edge Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .460

Edge Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461

Edge Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .462

Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464

Color Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466

Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468

12-3 Specifications and Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472

Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .472

Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .479

Sensor Data Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483

System Requirements for PC Tool for FQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .486

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .486

12-4 Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491

12-5 Connecting a Previous Touch Finder (FQ-D30/D31)

to the FQ2-S Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492

12-6 LED Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497

Warning Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .497

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12-7 Requirements from Regulations and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498

Summary of Requirements to Manufactures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498

Summary of Requirements to User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500

Definitions of Laser Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501

12-8 Detailed EtherNet/IP Communications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512

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Introduction

1-1 FQ2-series Vision Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

1-2 Measurement Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

1-4 Basic Operational Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Introduction

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1-1 FQ2-series Vision Sensors

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.

After the Sensor has been set up, it can be operated alone to perform measurements without the Touch Finder or PC Tool.

PC Tool

Used to check images and set the judgement parameters. It can also be used to save measurement results and check status during operation.

FQ2 Vision Sensor

Touch Finder

Setup, Image Confirmation, and Logging Tools

Sensor with C-mount

Sensor with

Built-in Lighting

The FQ2 Series features Vision Sensors with integrated cameras and controllers. They can be used to easily achieve simple inspections and measurements. You can use parallel controls, no-protocol commun ications on Ethernet, PLC Link comm unications on Ethernet, and EtherNet/IP communications on Ethernet as standard features. You can also use a Data Unit to enable control with full-scale parallel communicati ons or RS-232C communications. To set up and monitor the Vision Sensor, you can use either the Touch Finder or the PC Tool running on a computer. For actual operation, you can use the Vision Sensor on a stand-alone basis.

FQ2-series Vision Sensors are available in two different models. There are also Sensors with C-mounts that allow you to change the lens, and Sensors with Built-in Lighting. The differences are given in the following table.

Models Single-function models Standard models High-resolution models Type Sensors with Built-in Lighting Sensors with C-mounts Model number FQ2-S1@@@@@ FQ2-S2@@@@@ FQ2-S3@@@@@-08@ FQ2-S3@-13@ Number of simultaneous

measurements Number of registered

scenes Partial input Horizontally only Horizontally and vertically Lens mount --- C-mount Image processing

method Connection to Sensor

Data Unit Processing resolution 752×480 928×828 1280×1024

132

832

Real color Real color or monochrome (Model numbers for

Not possible. Possible.

FQ2-series Vision Sensors

Monochrome Sensors end in “M.”)

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1-2 Measurement Process

Measurement

This section describes the basic flow of the measurement pr ocess.

Trigger input

Take image

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.

• You can also perform calculations based on the measurement results from inspection items.

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

• You can output detailed measurement result from the inspection items.

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

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1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements

Note

Startup Display

1 The Se nsor is automatically detected by the T ouch

Finder when power supply to the Se nsor and Tou ch 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. 401

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.

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. 53

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Display Elements

Tool Button: Used to call functions, such as saving data or select scenes.

Capture Button: Used to capture the current screen to the SD card.

This button menu is always displayed.

[Image]: Used to adjust the image.

[In/Out]: Used to set the I/O.

[Run]: Used to switch to Run Mode.

[Test]: Used to test and adjust the set measurements.

[Inspect]: Used to set the inspection items.

The setup flow is shown by these five tabs.

• If the [ ] Button appears, pressing it will display the sub-menu or commands.

• Buttons will appear on the right according to the mode.

The menu changes according to the selected tab page.

The selected scene number is displayed.

The name of the Sensor being set up is 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.

The name of the mode or the menu hierarchy is displayed.

p. 224

Display Functions: p. 200

This Sensor has a Setup Mode and a Run Mode. Refer to the following information for menu items.

p. 404

Setup Mode

In Setup Mode, you can set the image conditions, judgement parameters, and I/O settings for the Sensor.

Introduction

Note

The Display Button can be used to switch between the following images.

• Camera: The image taken by the camera is displayed. Live: The live image is displayed.

Freeze: The image that was taken last is displayed.

• Log: A log image saved in internal memory is displayed.

• Logging image file: A log image saved in external memory is displayed.

• Camera image file: An image that was saved in external memory with (Log Image Button) is displayed.

Run Mode

In Run Mode, measurements are performed, and measurement results are output.

p. 179

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1-4 Basic Operational Flow

Calibration Settings

Image Adjustment

Filtering the images

(filter items)

Compensating for position offset

(position compensation items)

Calculation Settings ([Inspect] Tab Page)

Connections and Wiring

Operation

Starting Operation (Run Mode)

Saving the Settings

Adjusting Judgement

Parameters

Test Measurement and

Results Verification

Testing ([Test] Tab Page)

Output Settings

([In/Out] Tab Page)

Setup

Evaluation

Setting Judgement

Parameters

Inspection Setup

([Inspect] Tab Page)

Teaching

Registering

Inspection Items

Image Setup

([Image] Tab Page)

Starting the Sensor

Inspection

Section 2 Installation and Connections

Section 1 1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements

Section 3 Taking Images

Section 4 Setting Up Inspections

Section 8 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with a Parallel Connection Section 9 Connecting through Ethernet Section 10 Connecting with RS-232C

Section 5 Testing and Saving Settings

Section 6 Operation

Section 7 Convenient Functions

Section 3 3-5 Adjusting the Images That We re Taken

Section 4 Setting Up Inspections

The following flow shows the basic operation of FQ2-series Vision Sensors.

*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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

2-2 Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2-3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3

2-4 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

2-5 Setting Up Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3

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Ethernet (EtherNet/IP, No-protocol, or PLC Link) Connection

Parallel Interface Connection

I/O cable

Sensor Data Unit cable

Parallel cable for FQ-SDU1

Setup Tool Touch Finder or PC Tool

Connection through a Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit

Connection with Standard Parallel Interface of the Vision Sensor

FQ2-S3

@@@@@-@@@

FQ2-S3@-

@@@

Sensor control PLC

I/O control PLC

Trigger sensor

24-V power supply

FL-STC

Lighting Controller

Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit

FL-series

External Lighting

FL-STC

Lighting Controller

FL-series

External Lighting

FL-series

External Lighting

24-V power supply

Special Ethernet Cable (RJ45/M12)

Parallel cable for FQ-SDU2

RS-232C cable

Setup Tool Touch Finder or PC Tool

FQ2-S3

@@@@@-@@@

FQ2-S3@-

@@@

Sensor control PLC

I/O control PLC

Trigger sensor

Sensor control PLC

24-V power supply

FL-STC

Lighting Controller

RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit

FQ2-S

@@@@@@-@@@

FQ2-S3@-

@@@

I/O control PLCTrigger sensor

24-V power supply

FL-STC

Lighting Controller

FL-series

External Lighting

RS-232C Serial Connection

Setup Tool Touch Finder or PC Tool

24-V power supply

Standard Ethernet cable

Special Ethernet Cable

(RJ45/M12)

Standard Ethernet cable

Control PLC

I/O cable

Setup Tool Touch Finder or PC Tool

24-V power supply

Sensor control PLC

I/O control PLC

Trigger sensor

FQ2-S

@@@@@@-@@@

FQ2-S3@-

@@@

Switching Hub

FQ2 Vision Sensors (8 max.)

Connecting More Than One Sensors

The Setup Tool can detect up to 32 Sensors and it can connect to up to eight Sensors at the same time.

Sensor Data Unit cable

Industrial EtherNet/IP or Ethernet Switching Hub

Special Ethernet Cable (RJ45/M12)

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Product Model number Remarks

Important

FQ Vision Sensor FQ2-S@@@@@@-@@@

Touch Finder FQ2-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,

Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit

RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit

FQ Ethernet Cable FQ-WN0@@ Connects the Sensors to external devices such as the Touch Finder, computers, and

Standard RJ45 Ethernet Cable

I/O Cable FQ-WD0@@ Connects the Sensor to the power supply and external devices. Switching Hub W4S1-0@@ Used to connect multiple Sensors to one Touch Finder or PC Tool. Sensor Data Unit

cable Parallel cable for

FQ-SDU1 Parallel cable for

FQ-SDU2 RS-232C cable

(to connect to a PLC)

FQ2-S3@-@@@

FQ-SDU1@ You can connect a Sensor Data Unit to the I/O cable connector on the Vision Sensor

FQ-SDU2@ You can connect a Sensor Data Unit to the I/O cable connector on the Vision Sensor

--- Connects the Switching Hub to the Touch Finder, computers, and PLCs. Use a con-

FQ-WU0@@ This cable connects the FQ2-S3 Sensor to the Sensor Data Unit.

FQ-VP1@@@ This cable connects the Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit to an external device.

FQ-VP2@@@ This cable connects the RS-232C Interface Sen so r Data Unit to an external device.

Recommended: XW2Z-200S-V (2 m) or XW2Z-500S-V (5 m)

This is the Vision Sensor.

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 down load proced ure for special member software.

and connect the Parallel Interf ace Sensor Data Unit to an e xternal device . This allows you to output the results of judgement conditions, measurements from inspection items, and the results of expressions with parallel communicat ions.

and connect the RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit to an external device. This allows you to use no-protocol communications to send and receive commands, inspection item parameters, and other data between the Sensor and the external control device that is connected with the RS-232C cable. You can also use the ACK signal (parallel command normal completion signal) for a parallel output from the Sensor Data Unit.

PLCs.

nector that complies with the FCC RJ45 standard. (STP (shielded twisted-pair) cab le, category 5e or 6, impedance: 100 Ω)

This cable connects the RS-232C Interface Sen so r Data Unit to an external device.

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*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. T o pre v ent 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.

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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Connection Compatibility

Note

Yes: Supported, No: Not supported

Type of connection to FQ2-S Other connection

EtherNet/IP PLC Link on

EtherNet/IP --- No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PLC Link on Ethernet No --- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes TCP no-protocol communi-

cations on Ethernet FINS/TCP no-protocol com-

munications on Ethernet RS-232C Parallel

communications

*1: This applies when an RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit is connected. *2: This applies when a Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit is connected.

Sensor’s standard parallel communications

Parallel Inter-

face

Yes Yes --- No No Yes Yes

Yes Yes No --- No Yes Yes

Yes Yes No No --- Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes No --- No

Yes Yes Yes Yes No No -- -

Ethernet

TCP no-protocol communications on Ethernet

FINS/TCP no-protocol communications on Ethernet

RS-232C *1Parallel communications

Sensor’s standard parallel communications

Parallel Inter-

face

Connections Across Network Routers You can connect to a Sensor on a different network than the Touch Finder or PC Tool through a router.

• To connect to a Sensor, directly specify th e IP address of the Sensor. Automatic connection to a Sensor is not

possible.

• Use a fixed IP address for the Sensor to connect to.

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2-2 Part Names and Functions

FQ2-S@@@@@@-@@@ (Sensors with Built-in Lighting)

(6)

(7)

No. Name Description

(1) Lighting LEDs for illumination (2) Camera lens This lens can be focused. (3) I/O Cable connector An FQ-WD or FQ-WU I/O Cable is used to connect the Sensor to the power

supply and external I/O.

(4) Ethernet cable connector An FQ-WN Ethernet Cable is used to connect the Sensor to external

devices such as PLCs, the Touch Finder, or computers. (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 overall judgement output (OR) signal turns ON. ETN Lights orange during Ethernet communications. ERROR Lights red when an error occurs.

11-1 Error Histories p. 398

BUSY Lights green when the Sensor is executing a process.

* You can change the BUSY indicator to a RUN indicator.

This indicator is set by default to a BUSY indicator , b ut if y ou change it to a RUN indicator, it will light green during operation.

Changing the Sensor’s BUSY Indicator: p. 231

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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(1)

(4)

(7)

(8)

(3) (2)

(6)

(5)

Bottom

Sensor Mounted to Base

FQ2-S3@-@@@ (Sensors with C-mounts)

No. Name Description

(1) C-mount lens mounting surface The C-mount lens and macro ring are attached here. Determine the appro-

priate CCTV lens (C-mount lens) to use based on the field of view required

for the size of the measurement object.

Optical Diagrams: p. 35

(2) I/O Cable connector An FQ-WD or FQ-WU I/O Cable is used to connect the Sensor to the power

supply, external I/O, and Data Unit. (3) Ethernet Cable connector An FQ-WN Ethernet Cable is used to connect the Sensor to external

devices such as the Touch Finder or computers. (4) Operation

indicators

(5) Mounting holes These mounting holes for M3 screws are used to mount the Camera and to

(6) Mounting base (enclosed) The mounting base has 1/4-20UNC threads and is used to mount the Sen-

(7) C-mount cover This cover is attached to the C-mount lens fitting when a lens is not

(8) Connector cover This cover is attached to the connection when an Ethernet Cable is not con-

OR Lights orange when the overall judgement output (OR) signal turns ON. ETN Lights orange during Ethernet communications. ERROR

BUSY Lights green when the Sensor is executing a process.

Lights red when an error occurs.

11-1 Error Histories p. 398

* You can change the BUSY indicator to a RUN indicator.

This indicator is set by default to a BUSY indicator , b ut if y ou change it to a RUN indicator, it will light green during operation.

Changing the Sensor’s BUSY Indicator: p. 231

mount to the base. There are mounting holes on the top, bottom, left, and

right surfaces.

Dimensions: p. 477

sor. The base can be attached to the bottom, top, left, or right side of the

Sensor.

* We recommend mounting the Sensor with the mounting screw holes. The

mounting base does not necessarily need to be used.

attached.

nected.

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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

*1: Applicable to the FQ2-D31 only .

POWER Lights green when the Touch Finder is turned ON. ERROR Lights red when an error occurs.

11-1 Error Histories p. 398

SD ACCESS Lights yellow when an SD card is inserted.

Flashes yellow when the SD card is being accessed.

CHARGE

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. 50

cable. Insert the connector until it locks in place.

Used to connect the AC adapter.

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Sensor Data Units

Front Surface of Parallel Interface

Sensor Data Unit

Back Surface of Parallel Interface

Sensor Data Unit

RS-232C Interface

Sensor Data Unit

(1)

(4)

(8)

(7)

(5)

(3) (6)

(2)

No. Name Description

(1) Sensor connector Connects to the FQ2-S3. (2) Power supply and ground termi-

nal block (3) Parallel I/O connector Connects to the I/O connector. (4) I/O indicators POWER/

ERROR RUN Lights green during operation. BUSY Lights yellow when the Sensor is executing a process. SENSOR Lights yellow when the Sensor is connected. OR-OK Lights green when the overall judgement result is OK. OR-NG Lights red when the overall judgement result is OFF or an error occurs. 232C_COM Lights yellow during RS-232C communications. (Provided only on the FQ-

(5) DIN Track mounting section Mounts the Data Unit to a DIN Track. (6) Slider Used to secure the Data Unit to a DIN Track. (7) RS-232C connector Connects to the RS-232C connector. (8) Parallel I/O connector Connects to the I/O connector.

Connects to the 24-V power source and the ground line.

Lights green when power is being supplied. Lights red when an error occurs.

SDU2@.)

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2-3 Installation

8 10 12 14

0 20 40 60

130

210

0100200 300

200

600

1,000

200 400

400

Horizontal field of view (mm)

Installation distance (L) (mm)

FQ2-S@@050F, FQ2-S@@050F

FQ2-S@@100N, FQ2-S@@100N

Horizontal field of view (mm)

Installation distance (L) (mm)

FQ2-S@@010F, FQ2-@@010F

FQ2-S@@100F, FQ2-S@@100F

Installation distance (L)

Vertical field of view

The optical chart indicates the horizontal field of view. The vertical field of view depends on the model as follows: FQ2-S@@@@@@: Approx. 60% of the horizontal field of view FQ2-S@@@@@@-08@: Approx. 90% of the horizontal field of view

Horizontal field of view

Note: The tolerance is ±10%.

Installing the Sensor

FQ2-S@@@@@@ (Sensors with Built-in Lighting)

Installation Procedure

1 Align the tabs on one side of the Moun ting 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 mou nted at the correct position.

Tightening torque (M4): 1.2 N·m

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Mounting Bracket

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• There is a certain amount of deviation among Sensors in the center of the optical axis. For this reason, when install-

Important

Mounting Bracket

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.

FQ2-S3@-@@@ (Sensors with C-mounts)

Installation Procedure

Directly Mounting the Sensor

1 Mount the Sensor with M3 screws.

Tightening torque: 0.54 N·m Effective depth of mounting holes: 4 mm

Important

Refer to the dimension drawings in the appendix for the positions of the screw holes.

Mounting the Sensor to the Base

1 You can attach the mounting base to the bo ttom, top, left,

or right surface. (Recommended mounting screw tightening torque:

0.54 N·m)

Tightening torque: 0.54 N·m Effective depth of mounting holes: 4 mm

2 Mount the Sensor with M3 screws.

Tightening torque: 0.54 N·m Effective depth of mounting holes: 4 mm

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Lens Selection

Camera installation distance (mm)

t: Macro ring

Examples t0: Macro ring is

not required.

t5: A 5-mm macro

ring is required.

Y axis of field of view (mm)

100

1000

10000

1000100101

SV-0614H SV-0814H SV-1214H SV-1614H SV-2514H SV-3514H SV-5014H SV-7525H

SV-10028H

3Z4S-LE

t10

t15

t20

t25

t30

t40

t50

t10

t15

t20

t25

t30

t10

t15

t0.5

t50

t40

t25

t15

t10

t50

t40

t30

t20

t25

t15

t10

t30

t20

Camera installation distance (mm)

t: Macro ring

Examples t0: Macro ring is

not required.

t5: A 5-mm macro

ring is required.

Y axis of field of view (mm)

SV-0614V

3Z4S-LE

SV-0813V SV-1214V SV-1614V SV-2514V SV-3518V SV-5018V SV-7527V SV-10035V

100

1000

10000

1000100101

t10

t15

t20

t25

t30

t40

t10

t15

t20

t25

t10

t15

t25

t0.5

t10

t0.5

t10

t15

t20

t25

t30

t40

t50

t10

t15

t20

t25

t30

t40

t50

Use the following optical diagrams to determine the Lens, camera installation distance, and detection range.

Optical Diagrams

The following values are estimates only. Adjustment is required after installing the camera.

3Z4S-LE SV-@@@@H High-resolution, Low-distortion Lenses

Installation and Connections

3Z4S-LE SV-@@@@V-series Lenses

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The X axis in the above optical diagrams represent field of view (mm)*1. The Y axis represents the camera

Field of view

*1: The Y axis in the optical charts represents the height of the field of view.

Example: If you use an 3Z4S-LE SV-2514H Lens for a measurement object that requires field of view of 35

mm, the camera installation distance must be 200 mm and a 2-mm macro ring is required.

Filter threads

1-32 UNF (C-mount threads)

Maximum outside diameter

Total length

installation distance (mm) or WD (mm). These optical diagrams show the relationship between the detection range and installation distance for different CCTV Lenses. The values vary for each Lens. Pay close attention to the Lens that you are using when y ou refer to these optical diagrams. The macro ring thickness to be used i s given as, for example “t5.0,” on the graphs. “t0” means that a macro ring is not required. “t5.0” means that you must use a 5-mm macro ring.

Camera

Macro ring t@ (mm)

Camera lens

Camera installation distance (mm)

Measurement object

Field of view (mm)

Lens Models and Dimensions

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3Z4S-LE SV-@@@@H-series High-resolution, Low-distortion Lenses

Lens model Focal length Brightness Maximum

Total length Filter size outside diameter

3Z4S-LE SV-0614H 6.1 mm F1.4 42 mm 57.5 mm M40.5 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-0814H 8.0 mm F1.4 39 mm 52.5 mm M35.5 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-1214H 12.3 mm F1.4 30 mm 51.0 mm M27 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-1614H 16.2 mm F1.4 30 mm 47.5 mm M27 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-2514H 25.0 mm F1.4 30 mm 36.0 mm M27 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-3514H 35.01 mm F1.4 44 mm 45.5 mm M35.5 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-5014H 50.0 mm F1.4 44 mm 57.5 mm M40.5 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-7525H 75 mm F2.5 36 mm 49.5 mm M34.0 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-10028H 100 mm F2.8 39 mm 66.5 mm M37.5 P0.5

3Z4S-LE SV-@@@@V-series Lenses

Lens model Focal length Brightness Maximum out-

Total length Filter size

side diameter

3Z4S-LE SV-0614V 3Z4S-LE SV-0813V 3Z4S-LE SV-1214V 3Z4S-LE SV-1614V 3Z4S-LE SV-2514V 3Z4S-LE SV-3518V 3Z4S-LE SV-5018V 3Z4S-LE SV-7527V 3Z4S-LE SV-10035V

6.20 mm F1.4 29 mm 30.0 mm M27 P0.5

8.05 mm F1.3 28 mm 34.0 mm M25.5 P0.5

12.43 mm F1.4 29 mm 29.5 mm M27 P0.5

16.34 mm F1.4 29 mm 24.0 mm M27 P0.5

25.17 mm F1.4 29 mm 24.5 mm M27 P0.5

34.75 mm F1.8 29 mm 33.5 mm M27 P0.5

47.97 mm F1.8 32 mm 37.0 mm M30.5 P0.5

76.71 mm F2.7 32 mm 42.0 mm M30.5 P0.5

95.4 mm F3.5 32 mm 43.9 mm M30.5 P0.5

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Macro Rings

Macro ring

Important

15 mm min.

Macro rings are inserted between the Lens and the camera to adjust the focus. Y o u can use up to seven macro rings to achieve the required thickness.

Model Maximum out-

Thickness

side diameter

3Z4S-LE SV-EXR 31 mm 7-piece set

Thickness:

0.5 mm

10mm

• Do not stack 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, and 2.0 mm macro rings. These sizes fit between the Lens and the threaded portion of other macro rings. If two or more are stacked together, the screw cannot be tightened securely.

• The macro rings may need to be reinforced depending on the vibration conditions if over 30 mm is used.

20mm

40 mm20 mm10 mm5 mm1 mm 2 mm

40mm

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.

• 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.

• 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

Important

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.

• 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.

Installation and Connections

Mounting to a Control Panel

The Touch Finder can be mounted on a panel using the FQ-XPM Panel Mounting Adapter.

• 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 To uc h Finde r in the Pa ne l Mou nt Ada pter.

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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. 482

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 at taching the Mini-strap on the left and o n the right of the Touch Finder.

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2 Connect the Neck Strap or Hand Strap to the Mini-strap.

Mini-strap

Neck Strap or Hand

Strap

Important

Mounting Sensor Data Units

Mounting to DIN Track

Installation Procedure

1 Lock the sliders at the top and bottom of the Sensor Data

Unit.

Installation and Connections

2 Press the slider on the Sensor Data Unit to the top. 3 Hook the clip at the top of the Sensor Data Unit on to the DIN

Track.

4 Press the Sensor Data Unit onto the DIN Track until the bot-

tom clip clicks into place.

• Attach End Plates (sold separately) on the sides of the Sensor Data Unit on the DIN Track.

• Always hook the clip at the top of the Sensor Data Unit 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 Sensor Data Unit. 2 Lift the Sensor Data Unit at the bottom and remove it from

the DIN Track.

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2-4 Wiring

Important

Wiring the Sensor

Connect the I/O Cable to the I/O Cab le connector located at the bottom of the Sensor.

FQ2-S

@@@@@@

(Sensors with Built-in Lighting

or Sensors with C-mounts)

FQ-WD0@@ I/O Cable

Brown Blue Black Orange Light blue Pink Gray Green Red White Purple Yellow

Power supply GND OUT0 (OR) OUT1 (BUSY) OUT2 (ERROR) TRIG IN0 IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 IN5

• Cut off lines that are not required so that they do not come into contact the other signal lines.

• Do not allow the load current to exceed 50 mA. The output circuit may be damaged if the load current exceeds 50 mA.

Classification

Power supply

Inputs TRIG This terminal is the trigger signal input.

Outputs OUT0 (OR) By default, this is the OR output signal (overall judgement).

Signal Application

Power supply (24 V)

GND

IN0 to IN5 These are the command input terminals.

OUT1 (BUSY) By defau lt, this is the BUSY output signal.

OUT2 (ERROR) By default, this is the ERROR output signal.

These terminals are for the external power supply (24 V).

Important

Wire the power supply separately from other devices. If the wiring for other devices is placed together or in the same duct as the wiring for the Vision Sensor, the influences of electromagnetic induction may cause the Sensor to malfunction or may damage it.

The assignment can be changed to RUN, READY, an individual judgement signal from OR0 to OR31, the STGOUT (strobe trigger output), or an expression judgement from 0 to 31.

Note

The assignments of I/O signals can be changed.

Section 8 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with a Parallel Connection: p. 233

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I/O Signal Circuit Diagrams

GND (0V)

OUT0 (OR)

OUT1 (BUSY)

OUT2 (ERROR)

TRIG IN0 IN1 IN2 IN3

IN4 IN5

IN0 IN1 IN2

IN3 IN4 IN5

TRIG

GND (0V)

OUT0 (OR)

OUT1 (BUSY)

OUT2 (ERROR)

PNPNPN

Brown

Power supply (24 VDC)

24 VDC

Yellow

Blue

Load

Purple

White

Black

Red

Orange

Light blue

Green

Gray

24 VDC

Pink

Blue

Yellow

Internal circuits

Purple

White

Light blueRed

Green

Orange

Black

Gray

Load

Pink

Brown

Power supply (24 VDC)

Important

Preventing Chattering

• The Sensor is equipped with an anti-chatte r ing function, but if the chattering is 100 μs or longer, a faulty input may occur. (Input signals of 99 μs or shorter are ignored. Signals of 100 μs or longer are treated as input signals.)

• Use no-contact output devices (e.g., SSR or PLC transistor output) for the input signals. If contacts (e.g., relay) are used, chattering may cause the trigger to be input again during execution of a measurement.

Installation and Connections

Po wer Supply Specifications When a Switching Regulator Is Connected

Use a power supply that meets the following specifications. (The power supply is sold separately.)

Item Description

FQ2-S2@@@@@ FQ2-S3@-@ Power supply voltage 24 VDC (21.6 to 26.4 V) Recommended Power Supply S8VS-06024@ (24 VDC, 2.5 A) S8VS-01524@ (24 VDC, 0.65 A) External power supply terminal screws M4 (tightening torque: 1.2 N·m)

Supply power from a DC power supply for which measures have been applied to prevent high voltages (e.g., a safety extra low voltage circuit).

If UL certification is required for the overall system, use a UL Class II DC power supply.

Attaching the LED Warning Label

Attach the enclosed LED warning label to the cable or other location. The LED warning label must be attached to a location that is readily visible from the Sensor.

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Attachment Example Warning Label

Warning Label

12-6 LED Safety: p. 497

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Wiring Sensor Data Units

FQ2-S3 (Sensors with Built-in Lighting or Sensors with C-mounts)

Power supply (24 V)

Power supply (0 V)

Frame ground

1 2 31 32 3 4 33 34 5 6 35 36 7 8 37 38

9 10 39 40 11 12 41 42 13 14 43 44 15 16 45 46 17 18 47 48 19 20 49 50 21 22 51 52 23 24 53 54 25 26 55 56 27 28 57 58 29 30 59 60

(Screw size: M3,

Tightening torque:

0.54 N·m)

FQ-WU0@@ Sensor Data Unit Cable

Important

Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit (FQ-SDU1@)

For the I/O connector harness, use an FQ-VP1@@@ Parallel Cable for the FQ-SDU1 or a MIL-standard harness, such as the OMRON XZ2F. (The Cables are sold separately.)

Signal Application Power supply (24 V) Power supply (0 V)

Frame ground

Wiring

These terminals are for the external power supply (24 V).

• Wire the power supply separately from other devices. If the wiring for other devices is placed together or in the same duct as the wiring for the Vision Sensor, the influence of electromagnetic induction may cause the Sensor to malfunction or may damage it.

• Do not allow the load current to exceed 50 mA. The output circuit may be damaged if the load current exceeds 50 mA.

This is the frame ground terminal. Connect it to the ground wire.

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FQ-SDU10/SDU15 Terminal Signal Names

Pin Signal IN/

1 COMOUT1 - Output signal common (DO0 to

2NC

Function Pin Signal IN/

OUT

DO15)

31 COMIN0 - Input signal common (all inputs

OUT

Function

except TRIG)

- 32 COMIN1 - Input signal common (TRIG) 3 D0 OUT Data output 33 TRIG IN Measurement trigger input 4 D1 OUT Data output 34 NC 5 D2 OUT Data output 35 NC

*1 *1

6 D3 OUT Data output 36 RESET IN Reset input 7 D4 OUT Data output 37 IN0 IN Command input 8 D5 OUT Data output 38 IN1 IN Command input 9 D6 OUT Data output 39 IN2 IN Command input 10 D7 OUT Data output 40 IN3 IN Command input 11 D8 OUT Data output 41 IN4 IN Command input 12 D9 OUT Data output 42 IN5 IN Command input 13 D10 OUT Data output 43 IN6 IN Command input 14 D11 OUT Data output 44 IN7 IN Command input 15 D12 OUT Data output 45 NC 16 D13 OUT Data output 46 NC

*1 *1

17 D14 OUT Data output 47 DSA IN Data send request signal 18 D15 OUT Data output 48 NC 19 NC 20 NC 21 NC 22 NC

23 NC 24 NC 25 NC 26 NC 27 NC 28 NC 29 NC 30 NC

*1 *1 *1 *1

*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1

-49NC

-50NC

-51NC

- 52 ACK OUT Command execution completed

- 53 RUN OUT ON during measurement mode

- 54 BUSY OUT ON during process execution

- 55 OR OUT Overall judgement result

- 56 ERROR OUT ON during error

- 57 STGOUT OUT Strobe trigger output

- 58 SHTOUT OUT Shutter trigger output

- 59 GATE OUT ON during the set output time.

- 60 COMOUT0 - Output signal common (ACK,

*1 *1 *1 *1

flag

*2, *3

RUN, BUSY, OR, ERROR, STGOUT, SHTOUT, and GATE)

*1: Leave all signal terminals that are labeled “NC” open. *2: You can select whether to turn the external lighting ON (Positive) or OFF (Negative) when the signal turns ON. (The setting is called the

strobe output polarity.)

Changing the Output Timing and Output Time of the STGOUT Signal: p. 270

*3: This control signal is used to turn ON external lighting when an image is taken. Connect this signal to external lighting. *4: This signal is output to an external device when exposure of the imaging elements is completed. If you want to move the Sensor to the ne xt

measurement location after a measurement is completed, move the Sensor only after this signal turns ON. Shutter Output Signal (SHTOUT)

Trigger input (TRIG)

Imaging element shutter signal

SHTOUT

The SHTOUT signal turns ON for approximately 10 ms (fixed) when the shutter time (exposure period) elapses after the trigger is input from an external device.

ON OFF

ON OFF ON OFF

Trigger delay

Shutter time

10 ms

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RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit (FQ-SDU2@)

FQ2-S3 (Sensors with Built-in Lighting or Sensors with C-mounts)

Power supply (24 V)

Power supply (0 V)

Frame ground

RS-232C connector

1 2 17 18 3 4 19 20 5 6 21 22 7 8 23 24

9 10 25 26 11 12 27 28 13 14 29 30 15 16 31 32

(Screw size: M3,

Tightening torque:

0.54 N·m)

FQ-WU0@@ Sensor Data Unit Cable

For the I/O connector harness, use an FQ-VP2@@@ Parallel Cable for the FQ-SDU2 or a MIL-standard harness, such as the OMRON XZ2F. (The Cables are sold separately.)

Signal Application Power supply (24 V) Power supply (0 V)

Frame ground

Wiring

These terminals are for the external power supply (24 V).

Important

• Do not allow the load current to exceed 50 mA. The output circuit may be damaged if the load current exceeds 50 mA.

This is the frame ground terminal. Connect it to the ground wire.

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FQ-SDU20/SDU25 Parallel Pin Signal Names

Pin No. Signal name Function 1 NC Not connected 2 RD For RS-232C 3 SD For RS-232C 4 NC Not connected 5 GND Signal ground 6 NC Not connected 7 NC Not connected 8 NC Not connected 9 NC Not connected

Pin Signal IN/

1 IN0 IN Command input 17 COMIN0 - Input signal common (RESET 2 IN1 IN Command input 3 IN2 IN Command input 18 COMIN1 - Input signal common (TRIG) 4 IN3 IN Command input 19 TRIG IN Measurement trigger input 5 IN4 IN Command input 20 NC 6 IN5 IN Command input 21 NC 7NC 8NC 9NC

10 NC 11 NC 12 NC 13 NC 14 NC 15 NC 16 NC

*1 *1 *1

*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1

Function Pin Signal IN/

OUT

*1 *1

- 22 RESET IN Reset input

-23NC

- 24 ACK OUT Command execution completed

- 25 RUN OUT ON during measurement mode

- 26 BUSY OUT ON during process execution

- 27 OR OUT Overall judgement result

- 28 ERROR OUT ON during error

- 29 STGOUT OUT Strobe trigger output

- 30 SHTOUT OUT Shutter trigger output

-31NC 32 COMOUT0 - Output signal common (ACK,

Function

OUT

and IN0 to IN5)

flag

RUN, BUSY, OR, ERROR, STGOUT, and SHTOUT)

*1: Leave all signal terminals that are labeled “NC” open.

FQ-SDU20/SDU25 RS-232C Pin Signal Names

Installation and Connections

RS-232C Connector

5 4 3 2 1

Pin numbers will depend on the external device being connected. Refer to the manual for the personal computer or PLC being connected.

Use a compatible connector.

• Recommended items

Manufacturer Model Socket OMRON Corporation XM3D-0921 Hood OMRON Corporation XM2S-0913

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Wiring

Use a shielded cable.

Controller

Pin No. * * *

External device to be connected

RS/CS control cannot be used.

Pin No.

2 3 5

Signal name RD SD GND

Important

The maximum cable length is 15m.

• RS-232C

Connection Method

Align the connector with the socket and press it straight into place, then fix it with the screws on both sides of the connector.

Turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting a Cable. Peripheral devices may be damaged if the cable is connected or disconnected with the power ON.

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I/O Signal Circuit Diagrams

Important

NPN

Input Circuit

Input terminal

3 K Ω

COM_I

1000 pF

910 Ω

Internal circuits

Output Circuit

Internal circuits

Output terminal

Load

COM_O

PNP

Input Circuit

Input terminal

3 K Ω

COM_I

1000 pF

910 Ω

Internal circuits

Output Circuit

Internal circuits

COM_O

Load

Output terminal

Preventing Chattering

• Use no-contact output devices (e.g., SSR or PLC transistor output) for the input signals. If contacts (e.g., a relay) are used, chattering may cause the trigger to be input again during execution of a measurement.

Installation and Connections

Power Supply Specifications When a Switching Regulator Is Connected

Use a power supply that meets the following specifications. (They are sold separately.)

Item Description

FQ2-S2@@@@@@@ connection FQ2-S3@-@ connection Power supply voltage 24 VDC (21.6 to 26.4 V) Recommended Power Supplies S8VS-06024@ (24 VDC, 2.5 A) S8VS-03024 (24 VDC, 1.3 A) External power supply terminal screws M4 (t ightening torque: 1.2 N·m)

Supply power from a DC power supply for which measures have been applied to prevent high voltages (e.g., a safety extra-low-voltage circuit).

If UL certification is required for the overall system, use a UL Class II DC power supply.

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Wiring the Touch Finder

When you attach the ferrite core to the power supply cable, wrap the cable only one time.

Important

Power Supply Wiring

Connecting the Power Supply

1 Loosen the two terminal screws using a Phillips

screwdriver.

2 Attach crimp terminals to the power lines.

Secure the positive and negative lines as indicated using M3 screws.

Power supply tightening torque: 0.54 N⋅m

3 In environments where there is excessive noise, at-

tach a ferrite core (ZCAT1730-0730 from TDK or the equivalent) to the power supply cable.

Turning ON the Touch Finder

24 VDC

−

1 Remove the cover from the power switch on the left side of

the Touch Finder.

2 Press the switch toward ON.

Power Supply Specifications

Use a power supply that meets the following specifications. (The power supply is sold separately.)

Item Description Power supply voltage 24 VDC (21.6 to 26.4 V) Output current 0.65 A min. Recommended Power Supply S8VS-01524@ (24 VDC, 0.65 A) External power supply terminal screws M3.5 (tightening torque: 1.0 N⋅m) Recommended power line wire size AWG16 to AWG22 (length of 5 m max.)

• Supply power from a DC power supply for which measures have been applied to prevent high voltages (e.g., a safety extra-low-voltage circuit). If UL certification is required for the overall system, use a UL Class II DC power supply.

• When using the FQ-D31, do not connect a switching regulator and AC Adapter (FQ-AC@) at the same time.

OFF

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Charging the Battery

CHARGE indicator

This section describes how to charge and install the FQ-D31 Batte ry and provides applicable precautions.

Charge the Battery while it is attached to the Touch Finder. Use the AC adapter to charge the battery.

Mounting the Battery in the Touch Finder

1 Remove the screw from the battery cover on the top of the

Touch Finder, slide the cover in the direction of the arrow, and open the battery cover.

2 Face the rounded side of the battery toward the back of the

Touch Finder and insert the battery.

Important

Do not insert the battery in the wrong orientation.

3 Close the battery cover, slide the battery cover in the direc-

tion of the arrow, and tighten the screw on the battery cover.

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4 Attach the AC adapter to the Touch Finder to start changing

the battery.

The CHARGE indicator will be lit while the battery is being charged. It will go out when charging the batt ery has bee n co mpleted.

Note

The Touch Finder will operate even if the AC adapter is connected when no battery is mounted in the Touch Finder.

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• If the Touch Finder (FQ-D31) will be installed permanently or semi-permanently, remove the Battery (FQ-BAT1). If

Important

Li-ion00

Japan Taiwan

the rated temperature is exceeded with the Battery inserted, the protective circuit may activate and stop the Touch Finder.

• The battery complies with the following recycling regulation.

• California regulations concerning perchlorate: This product is a lithium battery that contains perchlorate, which is regulated by the State of California. Please comply with these regulations. For details see the following URL: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

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2-5 Setting Up Ethernet

Connecting to Sensors from the Touch Finder

Configurations Consisting of Only Sensors and the Touch Finder

When only Sensors and a Touch Finder are used, IP addresses are automatically assigned. No settings are required to use Ethernet.

Connections on Existing Networks

If a Sensor or Touch Finder is connected to a network where a PLC or computer is already connected, the Ethernet settings must be made compatible with th e existing network.

Set the IP addresses with one of the following methods.

● Setting Fixed IP Addresses

• Sensor

(Setup Mode) − [Sensor settings] − [Network] − [Ethernet] − [IP address setting]

Installation and Connections

1 Press [Fixed]. 2 Set the IP address and subnet mask according to the network settings.

Note

• If you connect the Touch Finder or PC Tool to a Sensor on a different network through a rou ter, set fixed IP addresses.

• If you use an EtherNet/IP connections, set fixed IP address for the Sensors.

• Touch Finder

(Setup Mode) − [TF settings] − [Ethernet] − [IP address setting]

1 Press [Fixed]. 2 Set the IP address and subnet mask according to the network settings.

● Using a DHCP Server

• Sensor

(Setup Mode) − [Sensor settings] − [Network] − [Ethernet] − [IP address setting]

1 Press [DHCP].

• Touch Finder

(Setup Mode) − [TF settings] − [Ethernet]] − [IP address setting]

1 Press [DHCP].

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Connecting to Sensors from External Devices Such as PLCs

Set the IP address of the Sensor according to the network where the external devices, such as PLCs, are connected.

(Setup Mode) − [Sensor settings] − [Network] − [Ethernet] − [IP address setting]

1 Press [Fixed]. 2 Set the IP address and subnet mask according to the network where the external devices, such

as PLCs, are connected.

Note

If you connect OMRON CS/CJ-series PLCs to the Ethernet, the following default IP addresses are assigned to the PLCs.

• IP address: 192.168.250.node_address

Connecting to Sensors from a Computer Using the PC Tool

Configurations Consisting of Only Sensors and a Computer (PC Tool)

If the configuration consists only of Sensors and a Touch Finder, set the network settings on the computer as described below.

(No IP address settings are required on the Sensors.) The following procedure is for Windows XP.

1 Select [Control Panel] from the Windows Start Menu. 2 Click [Network and Internet Connections] in the control

3 Right-click the [Local Area Connection] Icon and select

Setting Up Ethernet

panel and then double-click [Network Connections].

[Properties].

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4 On the [General] Tab Page, double-click Internet Proto-

col (TCP/IC).

5 Select the Use the following IP address Option and en-

ter the following IP address and subnet mask.

• IP address: 10.5.5.101

• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

6 Click the [OK] Butto n. This compl e tes the setting s.

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Connections on Existing Networks

Set the Ethernet settings of the Sensors and the computer (PC Tool) to the same settings as the existing network. Refer to Connecting to Sensors from the Touch Finder on page 53 for the IP address settings in the Sensors.

Note

• If you connect the PC Tool to a Sensor on a different network through a router, set fixed IP addresses.

• If you use an EtherNet/IP connections, set fixed IP address for the Sensors.

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MEMO

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Taking Images

3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

3-2 Setting Conditions for Taking Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

3-3 Adjusting Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

3-4 Adjusting the Timing of Taking Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

3-5 Adjusting the Images That Were Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration

If multiple Sensors are connected to a single Touch Finder or computer, a list of the Sensors t hat are connecte d is displayed by default. Use the following procedure to c hange to the Sensor to set up.

1 Press − [Switch Sensor]. 2 Press the image of the Sensor to be set up.

will be displayed for Sensors that are not yet set.

Note

Once the Touch Finder detects and records a Sensor, the display order for showing more than one Sensor is fixed. Even if the system configuration is changed to reduce the number of Sensors, the previous display location will remain for Sensors that were removed. To update displays of multiple Sensors to the current connection sta-

tus, press [ ] - [Auto connect] on the right of the display in step 2, to automatically reconnect.

3 Press − [Sensor settings] to return to Setup

Mode.

4 Press [Yes].

Note

There are different methods that you can use to connect the Sensors. F or example, you can automatically connect to the Sensors that are recognized by the Touch Finder, or you can manually register the Sensors to connect.

7-5 Connecting to More Than One Sensor: p. 204

Selecting a Sensor for Configuration

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3-2 Setting Conditions for Taking Images

Taking Clear Images (Camera Setup)

Adjusting the Focus

Adjust the focus of the Lens.

Taking Bright Images of Dark Objects and Taking Clear Images of Moving Objects

Adjust the shutter speed and gain.

Adjusting the Colors of the Image (White Balance)

Adjust the white balance so that the colors match those of the actual measurement object.

Improving the Image Quality of Metallic and Other Shiny Surfaces (HDR)

Make adjustments for shiny objects or metallic surfaces. For a Sensor with built-in lighting, attach a polarizing filter to cut specular reflections.

Adjusting the Images That Were Taken (Image Adjustment)

Filtering the Images (Filter Items)

Apply filters to adjust the images that were taken.

Compensating for Position Offset (Position Compensation Items)

Recognize measurement objects that are not in a consistent location and move them to the center of the image.

Adjusting the Timing of Taking Images (Trigger Setting)

Trigger Delay

Adjust the timing of taking an image with the Sensor.

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You can set the conditions for taking images to use in inspections. To enable accurate judgements, the following adjustments are made for the conditions for taking images and the images themselves.

Taking Images

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3-3 Adjusting Image Quality

Important

Adjusting the Focus

[Image] − [Camera setup]

1 Display the Camera Setup Display.

The focus can be seen as a numerical value. The higher the value, the better the focus.

Focus Level

2 Adjust the focus of the Sensor while checking the im-

age and focus value on the Touch Finder.

For a Sensor with Built-in Lighting, manually adjust the focus using the focus adjustment screw on the Sensor. In the default settings, the field of view is set to the narrowest setting. For a Sensor with a C-mount, use the focus ring on the lens to adjust the focus of the image.

3 Press [Back].

• Turn the focus adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise a little bit to make sure that it has not already reached the dead stop. Do not force the screw if it does not rotate anymore. This will damage the Sensor.

• Do not turn the focus adjustment screw with a force that is greater than 0.1 N·m. This may damage it.

Focus adjustment screw

Turn clockwise to focus on closer objects.

(The field of view will narrow.)

Turn the screw counterclockwise to focus on objects at a distance.

(The field of view will widen.)

Sensor with Built-in Lighting

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Adjusting Image Brightness with External Lighting

Important

OFF

TRIG signal

(Brightness

Correction ON)

OFF

BUSY signal

Timing Chart When the Brightness Correction Mode Is ON

ON for 1 ms min.

Taking images begins 25 ms after the TRIG signal is input.

ON while the measurement process is being executed.

Important

You can adjust image brightness with external lighting or by set ting the Sensor sensitivity.

Using a Strobe Trigger Signal to Control External Lighting

If a Data Unit is connected, you can change the output time of the strobe trigger signal (STGOUT) to adjust the brightness.

Changing the Output Timing and Output Time of the STGOUT Signal: p. 270

Adjusting the Brightness

You can adjust the shutter speed/gain or the brightness to make images brighter. The setting method depends on whether HDR Mode is ON or OFF. The setting methods are described below.

HDR Function: p. 64

The exposure time will be longer for higher values of the shutter speed or brightness. This may cause the image to blur if the object is moving fast. If the Sensor is used on a high-speed line, check that the images are not blurred under actual operating conditions.

Brightness Correction Mode (FQ2-S1@@@@@@/FQ2-S2@@@@@)

If the brightness changes inconsistently with each image, turn ON the Brightness Correction Mode.

When HDR is ON: [Brightness] − − [Brightness correction] When HDR is OFF: [Gain] − − [Brightness correction]

When the Brightness Correction Mode is ON, the brightness will be consistent but the timing when images are taken will be delayed by 25 ms. Make sure that appropr iate images of the measured objects are taken when the Brightness Correction Mode is ON.

Taking Images

Reference Timing Chart When the Brightness Correction Mode Is OFF: p. 236

If the gain is increased, the brightness will not be stable and measurement values may be inconsistent. We recommend that you turn ON the Brightness Connection Mode.

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When HDR Is OFF

The brightness of the image is adjusted by adjusting the shutter spee d. If the brightness cannot be impro v ed b y adjusting the shutter speed, the gain is adjusted.

Relationship between the Shutter Speed/Gain and the Image Brightness

Dark

Brightness of image

Shutter speed

Bright

1/11/60000

Gain

Note

• Adjust the shutter speed not only to adjust the brightness of the image, but also to adjust for the travel speed of the measurement object.

Taking Clear Images of Moving Objects: p. 63

• Increasing the gain will make the image brighter, but it will also reduce image quality to the point that the noise component in the images will stand out. Select a suitable factor for the inspection.

[Image] − [Camera setup]

1 Press [ ] − [Shutter speed] on the right of the dis-

play.

2 Move the bar to the left or right to adjust the shutter

speed.

Moving it to the left will make the shutter speed slower and the image brighter. Moving it to the righ t will make the shutter speed faster and the image darker.

3 Press [OK].

If you cannot obtain the required brightness by adjusting the shutter speed, adjust the gain

4 Press [ ] − [Gain] on the right of the display. 5 Move the bar to the left or right to adjust the gain.

Moving it to the right will increase the gain and make the image brighter. Moving it to the left will reduce the gain and make the image darker.

6 Press [OK]. 7 Press [Back].

Parameter Setting Description

Shutter speed Range:

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For FQ-S3

1/1 to 1/60,000 1/250 to 1/60,000 (for Cameras with Built-in Lighting)

For FQ2-S1 or FQ2-S2

1/1 to 1/50,000 1/250 to 1/50,000 (for Cameras with Built-in Lighting)

Default: 1/250

If the shutter speed is slow, t he image will be bright. If the shutter speed is fast, the image will be dark.

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Parameter Setting Description

Important

100

Brightness of image

Bright

Dark

1000

1/60,000 1/250

Moving speed

Slow

Fast

Shutter speed

Brightness

Gain For FQ-S3

• To ensure stable operation when the FQ2-S1 or FQ2-S2 is connected, we recommend that you set the gain to 16.

• If the recommended value is exceeded, the brightness will not be stable and measurement values may be inconsistent. We recommend that you turn ON the Brightness Connection Mode.

• If a slow shutter speed (1/1 to 1/10) and a high gain are set, fixed-pattern noise (fleck and striped noise) will sometimes occur. Be sure to thoroughly check the images and the measurement results when you set the shutter speed and gain.

Range: 0 to 10 Default: 0

For FQ2-S1 or FQ2-S2

Range: 16 to 64 Default: 16

If the gain is high, the image will be bright. If the gain is low, the image will be dark.

When HDR Is ON

Set the brightness adjustment value . The higher the brightness adjustment value, the brighter the image.

[Image] − [Camera setup]

Press [ ] − [Brightness] on the right side of the display.

2 Move the bar to the left or right to adjust the bright-

ness.

Moving it to the right will make the image brighter, while moving it to the left will reduce the brightness of the image.

3 Press [OK].

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For quick moving objects, the effect of blurring can be reduced by decreasing the shutter speed. In HDR Mode, set the brightness value to a low setting.

• Relationship between Shutter Speed and the Brightness Adjustment Value in HDR Mode

Refer to the foll owing page for the setting methods for the shutter speed and brightness.

Adjusting the Brightness: p. 61

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The lower the shutter speed/gain and brightness settings are, the darker the image becomes. If the Sensor is

Important

Inputting Images with a Limit Range of Brightness

Combining Images to Create an Image with a Wide Dynamic Range

Dark

Bright

used in a dark environment, make sure that the darkness of the image do es not cause th e measurements to be unstable.

Improving the Image Quality of Metallic and other Shiny Surfaces

When objects with shiny surfaces are being measured, the lighting may be reflected off the surface and affect the image. To remove reflections, one of the following two functions can be used.

Function Description

HDR (High Dynamic Range) If objects have contrasting light and dark areas, the dynami c range can be made wider to

Polarizing filter (for Sensors with Built-in Lighting)

HDR Function

The HDR function is used for objects that have a large difference between light and dark areas. For this kind of object, clear images cannot be achieved with the standard brightness setting. The HDR function combines several images of different brightnesses (shutter speed) so that the resulting image has a lower degree of contrast and can be measured stably for the desired characteristic.

improve the quality of the images. Specular reflections can be eliminated from an image by attachin g a polarizi ng fil ter t o the

Sensor. If the measurement object must be moving, use a polarizing filter. Also, if reflections cannot be sufficiently removed by using the HDR function, use a polarizing filter as well.

Observe the following precautions.

• Use the HDR function only for objects that are not moving to avoid image blurring. Several images are taken with different shutter speeds and combined. If the object moves while the image is being taken, the image will become blurred.

• Images with different brightnesses are combined, so the resulting image will have a lower degree of contrast.

[Image] − [Camera setup]

1 Press [ ] − [HDR] on the right side of the display. 2 Set the best level for the HDR Mode.

As shown below, the higher the level, the wider the combined dynamic range will be.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Dark

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Using a Polarizing Filter (Only for Sensors with Built-in Lighting)

Specular reflections can be eliminated from an image b y attaching an FQ-XF1 Polarizing Filter to the Sensor.

Observe the following precautions.

• The image will be darker compared to when no filter is used.

• If the image becomes too dark, adjust the brightness.

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• Mounting the Filter

1 Hook the filter in the hole at the top of the Sensor.

2 Using the top section as a pivot point, pull down the

filter so that it attaches to the Sensor.

Adjusting the Colors of the Image (White Balance) (Only for Sensors with Color Cameras)

If external lighting is used, the image may appear as having different colors than the actual object. If this is the case, adjust the white balance. If the lighting built in to the Sensor is used, the white balance is already adjusted. No setting is required in this case.

[Image] − [Camera setup]

1 Input a picture of white paper or cloth. 2 Press [ ] – [White balance] on the right side of the

display.

3 Press the [Auto] Button. The Sensor will automatical-

ly adjust the colors.

4 Move the bar to the left (l ight) or right (dark) t o fine-

tune the colors.

5 Press [OK].

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3-4 Adjusting the Timing of Taking Images

Directly input the delay time.

Move the bar to the left or right.

Delaying the Image Capture Timing from the Trigger Input

If the measurement object is moving, t he posi tion in t he image of the feature that is to be measured will depend on the timing of the trigger signal. A delay can be applied from when the trigger (i.e., the TRIG signal) is input until when the image is taken to synchronize the timing of image capture with the speed of moving objects. If the object position varies in the image, this delay cannot be used to make the object position more stable. When you use a trigger delay with external lighting, you will also need to adjust the timing to turn ON external lighting.

Delay time

Delay from when the trigger is input until when Sensor input is started.

Trigger input Sensor

[Image] − [Trigger setup] − [Trigger delay]

1 A TRIG signal is input.

Images are input continuously.

2 Select the image with the measurement object in the

center using and .

3 Press the image. 4 Press [OK].

Note

The delay time can be set using the adjustment bar or by directly entering a value.

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Adjusting External Lighting Timing

Sensor 0

Sensor 1

Trigger Sensor

Important

When you use a trigger delay, you must adjust the timing to turn ON external lighting so that it matches the trigger delay timing.

Using a Strobe Trigger Signal to Control External Lighting

If a Sensor Data Unit is connected, you can change the output time of the strobe trigger signal (STGOUT) to adjust the timing of the external lighting.

Changing the Output Timing and Output Time of the STGOUT Signal: p. 270

[Image] − [Camera setup] − [ ] − [Lightning control]

Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple Sensors

When the same trigger signal is input to multiple Sensors, the lighting from one Sensor may affect the measurements of the other Sensors. This is called mutual interference. This kind of interference can be prevented offsetting the image input timing of each Sensor from when the trigger signal is received. Example: A trigger (i.e., the TRIG signal) is input to Sensor 0 and Sensor 1 at the same time.

TRIG signal

Timing of taking the image

Sensor 0

Sensor 1

Sensor 0 immediately begins image input when the trigger is input . Sensor 1 begins image input after the specified time has passed.

No trigger delay

Sensor 1

trigger delay

Timing of taking the image

1 Change to the setup for to Sensor 1.

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Taking Images

The delay time for preventing mutual interference must be longer than the shutter time. When the lighting built into the Sensor is used, the shutter time is 4 ms max. Therefore make the delay at l east 4 ms.

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3-5 Adjusting the Images That Were Taken

Note

Image Adjustment

You can adjust the image that is taken by the Sensor to make it easy to measure. There are mainly the following two types of items that you can use to adjust the image.

• Filtering the Images (Filter Items) These items filter the image by eliminating image noise with filters to make them suitable for measurement.

• Compensating for Position Offset (Position Compensation Items) These items compensate for offset in the position or orientation of the image.

You can combine several filter items and position compensation items to adjust the image that was taken. (You can use a total of up to eight filter and position compensat ion items combined.)

Flow of Image Adjustment

The image that is taken by the Camera (called the Camera image) is adjusted in the order that the filter and position compensation items are registered.

You can specify the order of image adjustment by registering the items in the desired order, but you cannot change the order of the items after you register them.

Image adjustment

Image is taken on TRIG signal.

(The image that is taken by the Camera.)

Camera image

Processed

image

(process 0)

Processed image (processes 0 and

Processed image

(processes 0, 1,

and 2)

Measurements are performed

with inspection items.

0: Median (filter item)

Source image: Camera image [Camera]

1: Dilate (filter item)

Source image: Previous image [Prev.]

2: Search Position Compensation (position compensation item)

Source image: Previous image [Prev.]

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Specify the Camera image for the first filter item for image processing.

Note

→

• This inspection item cannot be used for monochrome images. An NG (image error) will result if you use it for a monochrome image.

• All inspection items after the Color Gray Filter item will be performed in the same way as when a Monochrome Camera is connected.

If you execute more than one filter item for the image, set the source image for the other filter items to the previous image. Also, you can perform image processing with filter items only to enable processing with position compensation items. In that case, only the position information from position compensation is applied to the image to be measured. For details, refer to Using Filter Items for Processing with Position Compensation Items on page 76.

Filtering the Images (Filter Items)

You can filter the images that are taken by the Camera to make them easier to measure. This is used in the follow ing cases.

• To cut unnecessary backgrounds so that they are not measured

• To remove noise

• To stably find the edges of marks when other edges have been clearly extracted

Applicable Filters

Selected filter item Description

Color Gray Filter (only for Sensors with Color Cameras)

Weak Smoothing Used when there are minor irregularities in the measurement object. Strong Smoothing Dilate Used when there is dark noise.

Erosion Used when there is bright noise.

Median Used when there are minor irregularities in the measurement object.

Extract Edges Extracts image edges between light and dark. Extract Horiz. Edges

(extract horizontal edges) Extract vertical edges Extracts vertical edges between light and dark in the image. Enhance edges Enhances image edges between light and dark.

Converts an image that was input from a Color Camera to a monochrome image. Example: You can extract an image that contains only a specific color.

Extracting an Image That Contains Only Red

Note

The image is feathered to reduce unevenness.

Dark noise is removed by dilating bright places.

Bright noise is rem oved by erodi ng bright places.

Unevenness is reduced while maintaining outlines.

Extracts horizontal edges between light and dark in the image.

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Selected filter item Description

→

Background Suppression Extracts a specific range of brightness to increase the image contrast and suppress the unnecessary

background. Example: Increasing Contrast

Any areas that are outside of the specified range of brightness are removed as the background. Also, the brightness within the specified range is converted to 255 levels to enhance the contrast.

Setting Filter Items

[Image] − [Image adjustment]

1 Press an unused number and then press [Add filter]. 2 Press the filter item to use. 3 Make any detailed settings as required for the filter.

Refer to the detailed settings for each of the following filter items.

4 Press [OK]. 5 Press [Back].

6 Make any the following settings as required for each

filter item.

• Setting the Source Image for Filtering p. 70

• Setting the Region to Filter p. 71

• Setting the Filter Type (for Color Gray Filter Only) p. 71

• Setting the Brightness Range to Extract (for Back-

ground Suppression Item Only)

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Setting the Image to Filter (Source Image)

You must set the image to which the filter is to be applied.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [Add filter] − (Filter item to select)

1 Press [ ] − [Source image] on the right of the display. 2 Set the source image to [Camera] or [Prev.].

Parameter Setting Description

Source image Camera (camera image) The filter is applied to the image that is taken by the Camera.

Prev. (previous image) The filter is applied to the image that resulted from the previo us filter it ems or posi-

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Setting the Region to Filter

Parameter Description

RGB (default) The red, green, and blue extracti on ranges are

specified.

HSV The extracted color ranges are specified with

the hue and chroma (saturation).

You can specify the region to which to apply the filter. This setting does not exist in the Color Gray Filter item.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [Add filter] − (Filter item to select)

1 Press [ ] − [Filter region] on the right of the display. 2 Adjust the size and position of the region to which

the filter is to be applied.

To fine-tune the region, press [ ] right of the display to display the console. This will allow you to change the coordinates of the rectangle at the pixel level.

− [Console] on the

Drag to move the region.

Drag a corner to size the rectangle.

Setting the Filter Type (for Color Gray Filter Only)

You can specify the ranges of colors to which the Color Gray Filter item is applied.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [Add filter] − [Color Gray Filter]

1 Press [ ] − [Filter type] on the right of the display. 2 Set the filter type to either [RGB] or [HSV].

Press [ ] − [Filter settings] on the right of the display.

4 Make the detailed filter settings.

•RGB

Select the type of color filter to use. If you select [Custom filter], set the gains for red, green, and blue.

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•HSV

Set the following ranges: [Std. Hue], [Hue range], and [Chroma].

5 Press [OK]. 6 Press [Back].

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•RGB

255

Output value

Input value

Lower limit

Upper limit

Parameter Setting Description

Filter settings • Red filter (default)

R Range: 0.0001 to 9.9999

G Range: 0.0001 to 9.9999

B Range: 0.0001 to 9.9999

• Green filter

• Blue filter

• Cyan filter

• Magenta filter

• Yellow filter

• Brgt.F (brightness filter) (R+G+B)

• Brgt.F (brightness filter) (R+2G+B)

• Custom filter

Default: 0.3000

Default: 0.5900

Default: 0.1100

These filters achieve the same effect as when using the selected optical filter.

These are the RGB gain settings for a custom filter. Increase the gain to increase the density of that color component. You can set the gains only if [Custom filter] is selected in the filter settings.

•HSV

Parameter Setting Description

Std. Hue (standard hue)

Hue range Range: 10 to 180

Chroma (saturation)

Range: 0 to 359 Default: 0

Default: 90

Range: 0 to 255 Defaults: Lower limit: 0, Upper limit: 255

Sets the standard hue for the HSV filter. The density will decrease as the difference between the hue and the standard hue increases.

Sets the hue range for the HSV filter. The hue range centered on the standard hue is divided into 255 levels to find the difference in the hue. Hues that are outside the hue range will have a density of 0.

Set the upper and lower limit values for the chroma (saturation).

Setting the Brightness Range to Extract (for Background Suppression Item Only)

The range in which to enhance the contrast and the brightness range to extract are set for the Background Suppression item. The Background Suppression item works as described below to suppress the background for the specified brightness range.

• Enhancing Contrast The range of the input brightness that is within the specified br ightness range (0 to 255) is converted to 255 levels to enhance the contrast.

• Background Suppression Input values from 0 to the lower limit are converted to level 0 and input values between the upper limit and 255 are converted to level 255 to remove as the background any places that are not within the specified brightness range.

You can use either of the following methods to set the upper and lower limits of the brightness range to extract with the Background Suppression item.

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• Enhancing the Contrast of a Specific Area

You specify the location on the image to enhance the contrast.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [Background Suppression] − [Modify]

1 Press [ ] − [Suppression level] on the right of the

display.

2 Drag on the image to specify the location to empha-

size the contrast.

The contrast in the specified range will be reset to between 0 and 255.

3 Press [OK]. 4 Press [Back].

• Extracting Only a Specified Range of Brightness

You set the upper and lower limits of the brightness range to extract with the Background Suppression item.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [Background suppression] − [Modify]

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1 Press [ ] − [Suppression level] on the right of the

display.

2 Press [ ] − [RGB setting] on the right of the display. 3 Select the method to u se to specify the brightness

range. (This setting applies to Sensors with Color Cameras only.)

• Common RGB Settings Set the upper and lower limit values of the brightness range. The same limits will be used for all RGB colors.

• Individual RGB Settings Set the upper and lower limit values of the brightness range for each RGB color. Press [R], [G], and [B] and set the upper and lower limits for each of them.

4 Set the upper and lower limit values of the brightness

range. (for Sensors with Monochrome Cameras (or after a Color Gray Filter))

Lower limit

Upper limit

5 Press [Back]. 6 Press [OK]. 7 Press [Back].

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Parameter Setting Description

Common (common RGB setting)

Individual (individual RGB settings)

Brightness range (for Sensors with Monochrome Cameras)

Range: 0 to 255 Defaults: Lower limit: 0, Upper limit: 255

Set the upper and lower limit values of the background suppression level. The same limits will be used for all RGB colors. The range from the specified lower to upper limits is converted to 0 to 255.

Set the upper and lower limit values of the background suppression level for each RGB color. The range from the specified lower to upper limits is converted to 0 to 255.

The specified range is converted to 0 to 255.

Measurement Data That Can Be Used f or External Outputs and Calculations

The following values can be used as measurement data and output to external devices via Ethernet or used in calculations. Measurement data can be specified for each filter item.

Expression text string Data name Description Data range

JG Judgement This is the judgement

result.

−2: No judgement (not measured), 0: Judgement is OK,

−1: Judgement is NG

Compensating for Position Offset (Position Compensation Items)

Use position compensation items if the position or orientation of the measurement object is not consistent. When you use a position compensation item, the offset between the reference position and the position of the object is calculated and the position of the measurement region is corrected before measurements are performed.

Applicable Position Compensation Items

There are the following two types of position compensation items that vary in the method that is used to detect the object.

Type Description

Model (model position compensation)

Edge position comp. (edge position compensation)

A search is made for a characteristic pattern to detect and correct the position.

• Shape Sear. pos. comp. (Shape Search Position Compensation)

• Search position comp. (Search Position Compensation) The color distribution or density changes in the object are used to detect and correct the positio n.

• Edge position comp. (Edge Position Compensation)

• 2Edge position comp. (Two-edge Position Compensation)

• 2Edge midpoint comp. (Two-edge Midpoint Compensation)

• Edge rot. pos. comp. (Edge Rotatio n Position Compensation)

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• Features of the Position Compensation Items

Edge Position Compensation

Two-edge Position Compensation

Two-edge Midpoint Compensation

Shape Search Position Compensation

Edge Rotation Position Compensation

Search Position Compensation

The position is offset in only one direction.

The position is offset in two directions.

The measure- ment object is not at an angle.

The position needs to be corrected to the midpoint between two edges.

There is a characteristic pattern.

The measure- ment object is at an angle.

The position is corrected in either the X or Y direction.

The position is corrected at the same time in both the X and Y directions.

The positions of two edges are detected and then the coordinates of the midpoint between those two positions is used to correct the position in either the X or Y direction.

An image pattern is recognized to detect and correct the position.

The positions of two edges are detected and the angle of the line that connects those positions is used to correct the position.

There is a characteristic pattern.

There is no characteristic pattern.

Edge Position

Compensation: p. 80

Two-edge Position

Compensation: p. 81

Two-edge Midpoint Compensation

: p. 83

Search Position

Compensation: p. 78

Edge Rotation Position

Compensation: p. 85

Shape Search Position

Compensation: p. 77

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You can apply the results of position compensation either to the Camera image or to the previous image from before position compensation was applied. If you apply the results of position compensation to the Camera image, only the position information from position compensation is applied to the image to be measured.

Applying the Results of Position Compensation

Using Filter Items for Processing with Position Compensation Items: p. 76

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• Setting the Image for Position Compensation

Camera image (no processing)

0: Edge Enhancement (filter item)

Image is taken on TRIG signal.

1: Search Position Compensation (position compensation item)

If the source image is set to the camera image. the results of position compensation are applied to the Camera image.

Measurements are performed with inspection items.

Camera image with results of Search Position Compensation item

You can select the image to which to apply the results of position compensation processing. You can set the image for position compensation for each position compensation item.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − (Position compensation item name) − [Modify]

1 Press [Details] − [Scroll parameter] 2 Set the source image to [Camera] or [Prev.].

Parameter Setting Description

Source image Camera (camera

image)

Prev. (previous image) (default)

• Using Filter Items for Processing with Position Compensation Items

To more effectively perfor m position compensation, filter items can be used to create an image specifically for position compensation and then apply only the results of processing the position compensation to the image that will be measured. The processing order of filter and position compensation items and the settings of the source images are set up as shown below.

The results of processing the position compensation item is applied to the image that is taken by the Camera. This setting is used when filter items or other position compensation items have been used specifically for the position compensation item.

Using Filter Items for Processing with Position Compensation Items: p. 76.

This setting is used when the processing results of the current position item are to be applied to the image that results from previous filter items or other position compensation items.

Processing

order

1 0: Enhance edges (Edge

2 1: Search position comp. (Search

Image processing item Source image setting

Enhancement) (filter item)

Position Compensation) (position compensation item)

Source image: Camera image Camera image (image for processing) → Processed image (results of processing)

Source image: Camera image Previous image (image for processin g) → Camera image (results of processing)

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Shape Search Position Compensation

With this position compensation item, an image pattern is registered in advance. When the registered image pattern is detected, the image is adjusted so that the image patter n is in the same position as when it was registered. This position compensation item performs the same type of processing as the Search Position Compensation item, but it performs special processing for the shape of the image pattern. Use this position compensation item to correct the position of a rotated image pattern.

[Image] − [Image adjustment]

1 Press an unused number and then press [Add pos.

comp.].

2 Press [Model] − [Shape Sear. pos. comp.] 3 Make any detailed settings as required for the posi-

tion compensation processing.

Refer to Detailed Settings for Shape Search Position Compensation, below.

4 Press [OK]. 5 Press [Back].

• Detailed Settings for Shape Search Position Compensation

The settings for the Shape Search Position Compensation item are almost the same as those for the Search inspection item. Only the [Sub-pixel] and the [Multi-point output] settings of the Search item are not included in the settings of the Search Position Compensation item. Make the settings for teaching and the judgement conditions in the same way as for the Search item. ( 4-4 Inspecting with the Search Inspection Item: p. 95) Also, the following settings are included only in the Shape Search Position Compensation Item.

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• Rotation

This setting is used to enable rotating the image to correct.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [Shape Sear. pos. comp.] − [Modify]

1 Press [Details] − [Model para met er] 2 Set [Rotation] to either [Yes] or [No].

Parameter Setting Description

Rotation No (def ault)

• Source Image

You can select the image to which to apply the results of position compensation processing.

Applying the Results of Position Compensation: p. 75

• Interpolation

You can select the precision of position compensation.

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Specify whether to automatically create several patterns of rotated images and use them to measure the image. The processing time will increase if you enable rotation processing.

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If you select [Bilinear], the precisi on of position compensation will increase.

Note

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [Shape Sear. pos. comp.] − [Modify]

1 Press [Details] − [Scroll parameter] − [Interpolation] 2 Set the interpolation to [Bilinear] or [None].

Parameter Setting Description

Interpolation Bilinear (default) Points are connected with lines to find approximations. This create smoother

None Position compensation is performed at the pixel level.

• Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

The following values can be used as measurement data and output to external devices via Ethernet or used in calculations.

Expression text string Data name Description Data range JG Judgement This is the judgement result. −2: No judgement (not measured),

DX Scroll X This is the amount of position compen-

DY Scroll Y This is the amount of position compen-

DT Scroll θ This is the amount of angular compen-

X Position X This is the X coordinate of the position

Y Position Y This is the Y coordinate of the position

TH Angle This is the angle at which the model

SX Reference X This is the X coordinate of the position

SY Reference Y This is the Y coordinate of the position

ST Reference angle This is the angle when the model was

CR Correlation This is the correlation. 0 to 100

images.

sation for the X coordinate.

sation for the Y coordinate.

sation, θ.

where the model was found.

was found.

where the model was registered.

registered.

0: Judgement is OK,

−1: Judgement is NG

−99,999.9999 to 99,999.9999

−180 to 180

−99,999.9999 to 99,999.9999

−180 to 180

−99,999.9999 to 99,999.9999

−180 to 180

Search Position Compensation

With this position compensation item, an image pattern is registered in advance. When the registered image pattern is detected, the image is adjusted so that the image patter n is in the same position as when it was registered. This position compensation item performs the same type of processing as the Shape Search Position Compensation item, but it performs processing to detect differences in colors and patterns in addition to processing for image pattern shapes.

To perform position compensation for a rotated image pattern, use the Shape Search Position Compensation item.

[Image] − [Image adjustment]

1 Press an unused number and then press [Add pos. comp.].

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2 Press [Model] − [Search position comp.] 3 Make any detailed settings as required for the position compensation processing.

Refer to Detailed Settings for Search Position Compensation, below.

4 Press [OK]. 5 Press [Back].

• Detailed Settings for Search P osition Compensation

The settings for the Search Position Compensation item are almost the same as those for the Search inspection item. Only the [Multi-point output] setting of the Search item is not included in the settings of the Search Position Compensation item. Make the settings for teaching and the judgement conditions in the same way as for the Search item. ( 4-4 Inspecting with the Search Inspection Item: p. 95)

Also, the following settings are included only in the Search Position Compensation Item.

• Source Image

You can select the image to which to apply the results of position compensation processing.

Applying the Results of Position Compensation: p. 75

• Interpolation

You can select the precision of position compensation. If you select [Bilinear], the precisi on of position compensation will increase.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [Search position comp.] − [Modify] − [Details] −

[Scroll parameter] − [Interpolation]

The settings are the same as those for the Shape Search Position Compensation item.

Interpolation: p. 77

• Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

The following values can be used as measurement data and output to external devices via Ethernet or used in calculations.

Expression text string Data name Description Data range JG Judgement This is t he judgement result. −2: No judgement (not measured),

DX Scroll X This is the amount of position com-

D Y Scroll Y This is the amount of position com-

X Position X This is the X coordinate of the position

Y Position Y This is the Y coordinate of the position

SX Reference X This is the X coordinate of the position

SY Reference Y This is the Y coordinate of the position

CR Correlation This is the correlation. 0 to 100

pensation for the X coordinate.

pensation for the Y coordinate.

where the model was found.

where the model was registered.

0: Judgement is OK,

−1: Judgement is NG

−99,999.9999 to 99,999.9999

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Edge Position Compensation

Edge search direction

Measurement region

Registered position of the edge

Color of edge to be found

The image is adjusted so that the edge appears at the position it was in when it was registered.

This position compensation item detects an edge in the set direction. If the specified color is detected (or the specified density is det ected f or a Se nsor with a Monoc hrome Camera), it is recognized as an edge. When an edge is recognized, the image is adjusted so that the edge appears at the position it was in when it was registered.

[Image] − [Image adjustment]

1 Press an unused number and then press [Add pos. comp.]. 2 Press [Edge] − [Edge positio n comp .]. 3 Make any detailed settings as required for the position compensation processing.

Refer to Detailed Settings for Edge Position Compensation, below.

4 Press [OK]. 5 Press [Back].

• Detailed Settings for Edge Position Compensation

The settings for the Edge Position Compensation item are almost the same as those for the Edge Position inspection item. Make the settings for teaching and the judgement conditions in the same way as for the Edge Position inspection item. ( 4-7 Inspecting with the Edge Position Inspection Item: p. 120)

However, the following settings are inc luded only in the Edge Position Compensation Item.

• Source Image

You can select the image to which to apply the results of position compensation processing.

Applying the Results of Position Compensation: p. 75

• Interpolation

You can select the precision of position compensation. If you select [Bilinear], the precisi on of position compensation will increase.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [Edge position comp.] − [Modify] − [Details] - [Scroll parameter]

− [Interpolation]

The settings are the same as those for the Shape Search Position Compensation item.

Interpolation: p. 77

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• Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

The following values can be used as measurement data and output to external devices via Ethernet or used in calculations.

Expression text string Data name Description Data range JG Judgement This is t he judgement result. −2: No judgement (not measured),

DX Scroll X This is the amount of position com-

D Y Scroll Y This is the amount of position com-

X Position X (edge position X)This is the X coordinate of the mea-

Y Position Y (edge position Y)This is the Y coordinate of the mea-

SX Reference X This is the X coordinate of the edge

SY Reference Y This is the Y coordinate of the edge

pensation for the X coordinate.

pensation for the Y coordinate.

sured edge position.

position when it was registered.

0: Judgement is OK,

−1: Judgement is NG

−99,999.9999 to 99,999.9999

Two-edge Position Compensation

This position compensation item detects edges in two directions. If the specified color is detected (or the specified density is det ected f or a Se nsor with a Monoc hrome Camera), it is recognized as an edge. When an edge is recognized, the image is adjusted so that the edge appears at the position it was in when it was registered.

Registered position of the edge

Measurement region for edge 1

Edge search direction for edge 1

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Measurement region for edge 0

Edge search direction for edge 0

Color of edge to be found

The image is adjusted so that the edge appears at the position it was in when it was registered.

[Image] − [Image adjustment]

1 Press an unused number and then press [Add pos. comp.]. 2 Press [Edge] − [2Edge position comp. ] 3 Make any detailed settings as required for the position compensation processing.

Refer to Detailed Settings for Search Position Compensation, below.

4 Press [OK]. 5 Press [Back].

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• Detailed Settings for Two-edge Position Compensation

The settings for the Two-edge Position Compensation item are almost the same as those for the Edge Position inspection item. Make the settings in the same w a y as f or the Edge Position inspection item. ( 4-7 Inspecting with the Edge Position Inspect ion Item: p. 120) However, the following settings are inc luded only in the Edge Position Compensation Item.

• Teachi ng

Set the measurement regions and measurement directions for both edge 0 and edge 1.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [2Edge position comp.] − [Modify] − [Basic]

1 Press [Teach]. 2 Place the object that is to be used as the measure-

ment reference in front of the camera.

3 Move the rectangle to the location to be measured,

and then press [OK].

This concludes setting the measurement region and edge search direction for edge 0.

Next, go to step 4 to set the measurement region and edge search direction for edge 1.

4 Press [ ] − [Edge1 region] on the right of the dis-

play, move the rectangle to the location to be measured, and then press [OK].

5 Press [TEACH] on the lower right of the display.

The basic settings will be registered when teaching has been completed.

6 Press [Back] to end teaching.

• Source Image

You can select the image to which to apply the results of position compensation processing.

Applying the Results of Position Compensation: p. 75

• Interpolation

You can select the precision of position compensation. If you select [Bilinear], the precisi on of position compensation will increase.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [2Edge position comp.] − [Modify] − [Details] − [Interpolation]

The settings are the same as those for the Shape Search Position Compensation item.

Interpolation: p. 77

• Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

The following values can be used as measurement data and output to external devices via Ethernet or used in calculations.

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Expression text string Data name Description Data range

JG Judgement This is the judgement result. −2: No judgement (not measured),

DX Scroll X This is the amount of position compen-

DY Scroll Y This is the amount of position compen-

X0 Edge 0 position X This is the X coordinate of the mea-

Y0 Edge 0 position Y This is the Y coordinate of the mea-

X1 Edge 1 position X This is the X coordinate of the mea-

Y1 Edge 1 position Y This is the Y coordinate of the mea-

SX0 Edge0 ref. position X

SY0 Edge0 ref. position Y

SX1 Edge1 ref. position X

SY1 Edge1 ref. position Y

(edge 0 reference position X)

(edge 0 reference position Y)

(edge 1 reference position X)

(edge 1 reference position Y)

sation for the X coordinate.

sation for the Y coordinate.

sured edge 0 position.

sured edge 1 position.

sured edge 1 position. This is the X coordinate of the edge 0

position when it was registered.

This is the Y coordinate of the edge 0 position when it was registered.

This is the X coordinate of the edge 1 position when it was registered.

This is the Y coordinate of the edge 1 position when it was registered.

0: Judgement is OK,

−1: Judgement is NG

−99,999.9999 to 99,999.9999

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Two-edge Midpoint Compensation

This position compensation item detects edges in two directions. If the specified color is detected (or the specified density is det ected f or a Se nsor with a Monoc hrome Camera), it is recognized as an edge. Two edge positions are detected. The image is adjusted so that the coordinates of the midpoint position of a line that connects the two detected edge positions matches the position when the edges were registered.

Midpoint position

Registered position of the edge

Measurement region for edge 0

Edge search direction for edge 0

[Image] − [Image adjustment]

(center of a line that connects positions 1 and 2)

Detected edge positions (positions 1 and 2)

Measurement region for edge 1

Edge search direction for edge 1

Color of edge to be found

The image is adjusted so that the midpoint appears at the position it was in when it was registered.

1 Press an unused number and then press [Add pos. comp.].

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2 Press [Edge] − [2Edge mi dp oi nt comp.] 3 Make any detailed settings as required for the position compensation processing.

Refer to Detailed Settings for Two-edge Midpoint Compensation, below .

4 Press [OK]. 5 Press [Back].

• Detailed Settings for Two-edge Midpoint Compensation

The settings for the Two-edge Midpoint Compensation item are almost the same as those for the Edge Position inspection item. Make the settings in the same way as for the Edge Position inspection item. ( 4-7 Inspecting with the Edge Position Inspection Item: p. 120)

However, the following settings are inc luded only in the Edge Position Compensation Item.

• Teachi ng

Set the measurement regions and measurement directions for both edge 0 and edge 1.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [2Edge midpoint comp.] − [Modify] − [Basic] − [Teach]

The settings are the same as those for the Two-edge Position Compensation item.

Teaching: p. 82

• Source Image

You can select the image to which to apply the results of position compensation processing.

Applying the Results of Position Compensation: p. 75

• Interpolation

You can select the precision of position compensation. If you select [Bilinear], the precisi on of position compensation will increase.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [2ed. midp. comp.] − [Modify] − [Details] − [Scroll parameter] −

[Interpolation]

The settings are the same as those for the Shape Search Position Compensation item.

Interpolation: p. 77

• Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

The following values can be used as measurement data and output to external devices via Ethernet or used in calculations.

Expression text string Data name Description Data range

JG Judgement This is the judgement result. −2: No judgement (not measured),

DX Scroll X This is the amount of position com-

DY Scroll Y This is the amount of position com-

X0 Edge 0 position X This is the X coordinate of the mea-

pensation for the X coordinate.

pensation for the Y coordinate.

sured edge 0 position.

0: Judgement is OK,

−1: Judgement is NG

−99,999.9999 to 99,999.9999

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Expression text string Data name Description Data range

Y0 Edge 0 position Y This is the Y coordinate of the mea-

X1 Edge 1 position X This is the X coordinate of the mea-

Y1 Edge 1 position Y This is the Y coordinate of the mea-

MX Midpoint X This is the X coordinate of the mea-

MY Midpoint Y This is the Y coordinate of the mea-

SX0 Edge0 ref. position X

SY0 Edge0 ref. position Y

SX1 Edge1 ref. position X

SY1 Edge1 ref. position Y

SMX Ref. Midpoint X (refer-

SMY Ref. Midpoint Y (refer-

(edge 0 reference position X)

(edge 0 reference position Y)

(edge 1 reference position X)

(edge 1 reference position Y)

ence midpoint X)

ence midpoint Y)

sured edge 0 position.

sured edge 1 position.

sured edge midpoint position.

sured edge midpoint position. This is the X coordinate of the edge 0

position when it was registered.

This is the Y coordinate of the edge 0 position when it was registered.

This is the X coordinate of the edge 1 position when it was registered.

This is the Y coordinate of the edge 1 position when it was registered.

This is the X coordinate of the midpoint of the two edges when they were registered.

This is the Y coordinate of the midpoint of the two edges when they were registered.

−99,999.9999 to 99,999.9999

−99,999.9999 to 99,999.999

−99,999.9999 to 99,999.9999

−9,999.9999 to 99,999.9999

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Edge Rotation Position Compensation

This position compensation item detects an edge in two directions. If the specified color is detected (or the specified density is det ected f or a Se nsor with a Monoc hrome Camera), it is recognized as an edge. Two edge positions are detected. The image is adjusted so that the two edge positions match the positions when the edge positions were registered.

Two detected edge positions

Edge search

Edge search direction for edge 1

direction for edge 0

Measurement region for edge 0

Measurement region for edge 1

Color of edge to be found

Registered position of the edge

The image is adjusted so that the two detected edge positions appear at the positions they were in when the edge was registered.

[Image] − [Image adjustment]

1 Press an unused number and then press [Add pos. comp.]. 2 Press [Edge] − [Edge rot. pos. Comp .] 3 Make any detailed settings as required for the position compensation processing.

Refer to Detailed Settings for Edge Rotation Position Compensation, below.

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4 Press [OK]. 5 Press [Back].

• Detailed Settings for Edge Rotation Position Compensation

The settings for the Edge Rotation Position Compensation item are almost the same as those for the Edge Position inspect ion item. Make the settings in the same way as for the Edge Position inspection item. ( 4-7 Inspecting with the Edge Position Inspection Item: p. 120)

However, the following settings are inc luded only in the Edge Position Compensation Item.

• Teachi ng

• Measurement Regions and Measurement Directions

Set the measurement regions and measurement directions for both edge 0 and edge 1.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [Edge rot. pos. Comp.] − [Modify] − [Basic] − [Teach]

The settings are the same as those for the Two-edge Position Compensation item.

Teaching: p. 82

• Reference Angle

Set the reference angle. Press [ ]

− [Edit Ref. angle] on the right of the display and set the angle.

• Source Image

You can select the image to which to apply the results of position compensation processing.

Applying the Results of Position Compensation: p. 75

• Interpolation

You can select the precision of position compensation. If you select [Bilinear], the precisi on of position compensation will increase.

[Image] − [Image adjustment] − [2Edge position comp.] − [Modify] − [Details] − [Interpolation]

The settings are the same as those for the Shape Search Position Compensation item.

Interpolation: p. 77

• Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

The following values can be used as measurement data and output to external devices via Ethernet or used in calculations.

Expression text string Data name Description Data range

JG Judgement This is the judgement result. −2: No judgement (not measured),

DT Scroll θ This is the amount of position compensa-

tion.

X0 Edge 0 position X This is the X coordinate of the measured

edge 0 position.

0: Judgement is OK,

−1: Judgement is NG

−180 to 180

−99,999.9999 to 99,999.9999

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Expression text string Data name Description Data range

Y0 Edge 0 position Y This is the Y coordinate of the measured

X1 Edge 1 position X This is the X coordinate of the measured

Y1 Edge 1 position Y This is the Y coordinate of the measured

TH Angle (edge angle) This is the measured angle. −180 to 180 SX0 Edg0 ref. pos. (edge 0

SY0 Edg0 ref. pos. Y (edge

SX1 Edg1 ref. pos. X (edge

SY1 Edg1 ref. pos. Y (edge

STH Reference angle This is the angle when the edge was reg-

reference position X)

0 reference position Y)

1 reference position X)

1 reference position Y)

edge 0 position.

edge 1 position.

This is the X coordinate of the edge 0 position when it was registered.

This is the Y coordinate of the edge 0 position when it was registered.

This is the X coordinate of the edge 1 position when it was registered.

This is the Y coordinate of the edge 1 position when it was registered.

istered.

−99,999.9999 to 99,999.9999

−180 to 180

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Setting Up Inspections

4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

4-3 Configuring Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

4-4 Inspecting with the Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

4-5 Inspecting with the Shape Search II Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . .105

4-6 Inspecting with the Sensitive Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . 113

4-7 Inspecting with the Edge Position Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

4-8 Inspecting with the Edge Width Inspection Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

4-9 Inspecting with the Edge Pitch Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

4-10 Inspecting with Color Data Inspection Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

4-11 Inspecting with the Area Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

4-12 Inspecting with the Labeling Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

4-13 Calculations and Judgements Using Inspection Item Data . . . . . . 155

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4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide

OK NG

The FQ2 Vision Sensor uses inspection items to judge measurement objects. There are eight different measurement objects. Select the best inspection items for the characteristics of the measurement object that are being judged.

Inspection Example Inspection

items used

Judging according to shapes Judging if there is a mark Search or

OK NG

ITJ

Shape Search II

Detecting positions with patterns Measurement objects of the same color and pattern can be

Dividing the measurement area and judging according to shapes for each division

detected.

OMRON

Judging minute differences in printed labels

OMRON

LED RADIATION

DO NOT STARE

INTO BEAM

Max.65mW 400-700nm

CLASS 2 LED PRODUCT

JIS C 6802:2005

Search p. 95

Sensitive Search

LED RADIATION

DO NOT STARE

INTO BEAM

Max.65mW 400-700nm

CLASS 2 LED PRODUCT

JIS C 6802:2005

Reference

p. 95 p. 105

p. 113

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Judging according to positions Measuring the position offset of

Judging according to widths Measuring the width between

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lead wires

Edge Position

Edge Width

OK NG

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p. 120

p. 127

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Inspection Example Inspection

OK NG

Judging according to the fe atures of parts of a shape

Judging according to colors Detecting parts Color Data p. 136

Judging the number of pins Edge Pitch p. 105

items used

Reference

Judging according to sizes Judging if there is silver paste Area p. 140

OK NG

Judging according to shapes and quantities Judging the number of labels Labeling p. 146

OK NG

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4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items

Step 3

Step 2

Step 1

Setting Judgement Parameters

Teaching

Configuring Inspection Items

The basic steps for setting up inspection items are shown below.

If measurements are unstable

Step 4

Step 5

Note

Only one inspection item can be used with the FQ2-S1@. Up to 32 inspection items can be combined and used with the FQ2-S2@ or FQ2-S3@.

Setting Detailed Items

Re-teaching

Setup Procedure for Inspection Items

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4-3 Configuring Inspection Items

Adding New Inspection Items

1 Press [Inspect] − [Inspection].

2 Press an unused inspection item number.

3 Press [Add item.] on the menu.

Setting Up Inspections

4 Select an inspection item, such as [Search].

When registering multiple inspection items, press the inspection item number after 1.--- and set it in the same way.

Note

If more than six inspection items are set, drag the icon at the bottom of the menu upward to display the next inspection item numbers.

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Modifying Existing Inspection Items

1 Press the number of the inspection item to be set.

2 Press [Modify] on the menu.

Deleting Inspection Items

1 Press the number of the inspection item to be delet-

ed.

2 Press [Delete] on the menu.

Note

Executing Similar Measurements in Different Places

→ Copy an inspection item that is already registered: [Copy]. → Change the name of an inspection item: [Rename].

Configuring Inspection Items

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Search Inspection Item

This inspection item is used to perform inspections for shapes or for presence. The image pattern that is to be measured is registered in advance and measurements are performed to see if the pattern is present or if the shape is different. The image pattern that is registered in advance is called the model. The degree to which the image matches the model is called the correlation.

Sample Settings Sample Measurement

Model (desired image pattern)

Search for sections that are similar to the model.

Setting Up Inspections

Search region (region to search for the model)

OK NG

Setup Procedure for the Search Inspection Item

Step 1 Selecting the Inspection Item

[Inspect] − [Inspection]

1 Press an unused inspection item number and press

[Add item.].

2 Press [Search].

Registering inspection items: p. 93

Note

Drag the arrow at the bottom of the menu upward to display all of the inspection items.

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Step 2 Teaching

You can change the parameters for judgement conditions on the Display Settings Display. Press

[ ] − [Displa y setting] on the right

of the display to switch to the Display Settings Display.

Note

Teaching means to store the region and partial image as reference data for the measurement.

[Inspect] − [Inspection] − [Add item.] − [Search] − [Settings] Tab Page

1 Press [Teach]. 2 Place the object that is to be used as the measure-

Drag the rectangle to move it.

Drag a corner to size the rectangle.

ment reference in front of the camera.

3 Move the rectangle to the location to be measured. 4 Press [OK]. 5 Press [TEACH] on the lower right of the display.

The basic settings will be registered when teaching has been completed.

6 Press [Back] to end teaching.

The following data is stored as the measurement reference.

Item Parameter Description Reference data Model image This is the partial image that is stored as the reference.

Reference position X These are coordinates of the model image that are stored as reference. Reference position Y

Step 3 Adjusting Judgement Parameters

[Inspect] − [Inspection] − [Add item.] − [Search] − [Settings] Tab Page

1 Press [Judgement]. 2 Press each parameter and set the range that is to be

judged as OK. Set the range fo r each of th e follo wing parameters.

Continuous measurements will be performed for the images that are taken.

If more than one result was detected, you can switch to a display for each result. (Multi-point output must be enabled.)

3 Press [OK] to accept the value. 4 Press [Back] to end making the setting.

Parameter Setting Description Correlation Range: 0 to 100

Position X Range: −99,999.9999 to 99,999. 9999

Position Y Range: −99,999.9999 to 99,999. 9999

Angle Range: −180 to 180

Count Range: 0 to 32

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Defaults: Lower limit: 60, Upper limit: 100

Defaults: Lower limit: −99,999.9999, Upper limit: 99,999.9999

Defaults: Lower limit: −180, Upper limit: 180

Defaults: Lower limit: 0, Upper limit: 32

Upper limit Lower limit

Blue for OK. Red for NG.

Adjust the upper and lower limits of the correlation for an OK judgement.

Adjust the upper and lower limits of measurement position X for an OK judgement.

Adjust the upper and lower limits of measurement position Y for an OK judgement.

Adjust the upper and lower limits of angle f or an OK judgement.

Adjust the upper and lower limits of the detection count for an OK judgement.

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Note

You can specify the actual output conditions and count for outputting multiple results.

Selecting the results to output: p. 98

Note

• You can change the output form for each measurement value to one of the following settings.

[ ] − [Result type] on the right of the display.

Press

Absolute value (default): The measured coordinates are output. Relative value: The difference from the reference position is output as coordinates.

Increasing Measurement Position Accuracy

You can increase the accuracy of measurement positioning. You can calculate down to four decimal places.

[Inspect] − [Inspection] − [Search] − [Modify] − [Details] Tab Page − [Meas. Parameter]

1 Press [Sub-pixel] and select [Yes].

Obtaining Multiple Results Simultaneously

Setting Up Inspections

You can detect all items that satisfy the extraction conditions. Judgement is performed for all detected results.

[Inspect] − [Inspection] − [Search] − [Modify] − [Details] Tab Page − [Meas. Parameter]

1 Press [Multi-point output] and select [Yes]. 2 Press [Sorting method] and select the conditions by

which to sort the detected results.

You can output the results in the sort order that you selected.

Selection item Setting Description Sorting method Corr. ascending order (ascending order of correlation

value) Corr. descending order (descending order of correlation

value) Pos.X ascending order (ascending order of position X) Sorts the results in order from the smallest measure-

Pos.X descending order (descending order of position X) Sorts the results in order from the largest measure-

Pos.Y ascending order (ascending order of position Y) Sorts the results in order from the smallest measure-

Pos.Y descending order (descending order of position Y) Sorts the results in order from the largest measure-

Sorts the results in order from the smallest correlation to the largest.

Sorts the results in order from the largest correlation to the smallest.

ment X position to the largest.

ment X position to the smallest.

ment Y position to the largest.

ment Y position to the smallest.

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Select the Results to Output

Note

You can use multiple conditions to determine which results to output from all the objects detected with a correlation at the candidate level or higher. Only the results that meet all the specified conditions are out put.

[Inspect] − [Inspection] − [Search] − [Modify] − [Details] Tab Page − [Meas. Parameter]

1 Press [Extraction condition] and adjust the candi-

date level so that only objects higher than a certain correlation are detected.

2 If [Multi-point output] is set to [Yes], you can specify

the output conditions for more than one result. (Extraction X/Y and Detection count)

Extraction condition

Candidate level 0 to 100 Outputs only objects with a correlation that is higher

Extraction X −99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Results are output only for objects with a measured X

Extraction Y −99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Results are output only for objects with a measured Y

Detection count 1 to 32 Sets the maximum number of detection results to out-

The processing time changes if you change the candidate level.

Range Description

than the specified candidate level.

coordinate that is within this range.

put.

Reflect in Total Judgement

You can specify whether to reflect the judgement results of an inspection item in the overall judgement. (The default is to reflect them.)

[Inspect] − [Inspection] − [Add item.] − [Search] − [Details] Tab Page − [Output parameter]

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Omron fq2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Meanings of Signal Words

Meanings of Alert Symbols

Precautions for Safe Use

Precautions for Correct Use

Table of Contents

1-1 FQ2-series Vision Sensors

1-2 Measurement Process

1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements

Startup Display

Display Elements

1-4 Basic Operational Flow

2-1 System Configuration

2-2 Part Names and Functions

2-3 Installation

FQ2-S@@@@@@ (Sensors with Built-in Lighting)

FQ2-S3@-@@@ (Sensors with C-mounts)

Installation Precautions

Mounting to DIN Track

Mounting to a Control Panel

Using the Touch Finder as a Portable Device (with Battery)

Mounting to DIN Track

2-4 Wiring

I/O Signal Circuit Diagrams

Po wer Supply Specifications When a Switching Regulator Is Connected

Attaching the LED Warning Label

2-5 Setting Up Ethernet

Connecting to Sensors from the Touch Finder

Connecting to Sensors from External Devices Such as PLCs

Connecting to Sensors from a Computer Using the PC Tool

3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration

3-2 Setting Conditions for Taking Images

3-3 Adjusting Image Quality

Adjusting the Focus

Adjusting Image Brightness with External Lighting

Adjusting the Brightness

Taking Clear Images of Moving Objects

Improving the Image Quality of Metallic and other Shiny Surfaces

Adjusting the Colors of the Image (White Balance) (Only for Sensors with Color Cameras)

3-4 Adjusting the Timing of Taking Images

Delaying the Image Capture Timing from the Trigger Input

Adjusting External Lighting Timing

Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple Sensors

3-5 Adjusting the Images That Were Taken

Image Adjustment

Filtering the Images (Filter Items)

Compensating for Position Offset (Position Compensation Items)

Edge Rotation Position Compensation

4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide

4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items

4-3 Configuring Inspection Items

Adding New Inspection Items

Modifying Existing Inspection Items

Deleting Inspection Items

4-4 Inspecting with the Search Inspection Item

Search Inspection Item

Setup Procedure for the Search Inspection Item

Increasing Measurement Position Accuracy

Obtaining Multiple Results Simultaneously

Select the Results to Output

Reflect in Total Judgement