Omron FQ-CR1 User Manual

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Fixed Mount Multi Code Reader

FQ-CR1

User's Manual

Cat. No. Z315-E1-01

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the FQ-CR1. This manual provides information regarding functions, performance and operating methods that are required for using the FQ-CR1. When using the FQ-CR1, be sure to observe the following:

• The FQ-CR1 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 CONSIDERATIONS (Please Read)

User's Manual

Introduction

Installation and Connections

Taking Images

Setting Up Inspections

Testing and Saving Settings

Operation

Fixed Mount Multi Code Reader

FQ-CR1

Convenient Functions

Communications with External Devices

Troubleshooting

Appendices

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READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT

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

WARRANTY

OMRON’s exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.

OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS. ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE. OMRON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.

In no event shall responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON’S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE PROPERLY HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR.

SUITABILITY FOR USE

THE PRODUCTS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE NOT SAFETY RATED. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED OR RATED FOR ENSURING SAFETY OF PERSONS, AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A SAFETY COMPONENT OR PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR SUCH PURPOSES. Please refer to separate catalogs for OMRON’s safety rated products.

OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the combination of products in the customer’s application or use of the product.

At the customer’s request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other application or use.

The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for the products:

• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or

uses not described in this document.

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• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical

equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate industry

or government regulations.

• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.

Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.

NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

PERFORMANCE DATA

Performance data given in this document is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON’s test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and Limitations of Liability.

CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS

Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons.

It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the product may be changed without any notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when tolerances are shown.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.

PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS

OMRON shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable product, or any consequence thereof.

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

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

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Meanings of Signal Words

The following signal words are used in this manual.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury, or may result in serious injury or death. Additionally there may be significant property damage.

Meanings of Alert Symbols

The following alert symbols are used in this manual

Indicates general prohibitions for which there is no specific symbol.

Indicates the possibility of laser radiation.

Indicates the possibility of explosion under specific conditions.

Indicates prohibition when there is a risk of minor injury from electrical shock or other

source if the product is disassembled.

This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons.

Do not use it for such purposes.

The Sensor emits visible light, which may adversely affect the eyes in rare instances.

Do not look directly into the light emitted from the Sensor. When the subject is a specular

reflective object, protect your eyes from reflected light.

A lithium ion battery is built into the Touch Finder and may occasionally combust, explode, or

burn if not treated properly.

Dispose of the Touch Finder as industrial waste, and never disassemble, apply pressure that

would deform, heat to 100 °C or higher, or incinerate the Touch Finder.

High-voltage parts inside; danger of electrical shock. Do not open the product cover.

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Precautions for Safe Use

The following points are important to ensure safety, so make sure that they are strictly observed.

1. Installation Environment

• Do not use the product in environments where it can be exposed to inflammable/explosive gas.

• To secure the safety of operation and maintenance, do not install the product close to high-voltage devices

and power devices.

• Install the product in such a way that its ventilation holes are not blocked.

• Tighten mounting screws at the torque specified in this manual.

2. Power Supply and Wiring

• The power supply voltage must be within the rated range (24 VDC ±10%), and an AC voltage must not be

used.

• Reverse connection of the power supply is not allowed. Do not short the load of the open collector output.

• The load must be within the rated range.

• High-voltage lines and power lines must be wired separately from this product. Wiring them together or

placing them in the same duct may cause induction, resulting in malfunction or damage.

• Use the products within the power supply voltages specified in this manual.

• Use the specified size of crimp terminals to wire connections. Do not connect wires that have been simply

twisted together directly to the power supply or terminal block.

• Use a DC power supply with safety measures against high voltages (safety extra low-voltage circuit).

• Use independent power sources for the products. Do not use a shared power source.

• Tighten mounting screws at the torque specified in this manual.

• Always turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting cables or the power supply wiring.

3. Battery

• Do not short the positive and negative terminals of the Battery.

• Do not use the Touch Finder in an environment that exceeds the operating temperature range of the Battery.

If the Touch Finder is used at temperatures that exceed the operating temperature range, the protective

device may activate and prevent charging.

• Do not connect the Battery directly to a power supply or car cigarette lighter socket.

• Do not use the Touch Finder with any other type of battery.

• Turn OFF the power supply immediately if the Battery leaks or produces an odor. Electrolyte leaked from the

Battery may ignite, possibly causing smoke, rupture, or fire.

• If during usage, charging, or storage, the Battery produces an odor, heats, becomes discolored, becomes

misshapen, or exhibits any other unusual conditions, remove it and do not use it. Continuing to use such a

Battery may result in the Battery heating, smoking, rupturing, or igniting.

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

BAT1). If the rated temperature is exceeded with the Battery inserted, the protective circuit may activate and

stop the Touch Finder.

4. AC Adapter

• Use an AC cable that is suitable for the power supply and power voltage you are using.

• Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. Doing so may result in electrical shock.

• If you notice an abnormal condition, such as smoke, abnormal heating of the outer surface, or a strange

odor, immediately stop using the AC Adapter, turn OFF the power, and remove the power plug from the

outlet.

Consult your dealer, as it is dangerous to attempt to repair the AC Adapter yourself.

• If the AC Adapter is dropped or damaged, turn OFF the power, remove the power plug from the outlet, and

contact your dealer. There is a risk of fire if you continue using the AC Adapter.

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5. Other

• Do not use this product in safety circuits associated with nuclear power and human life.

• Do not disassemble, repair, modify, deform by pressure, or incinerate this product.

• Dispose of this product as industrial waste.

• Connect the special products (Sensor, Touch Finder, Cables). The product might break down or malfunction

if you use a part not included in the special products.

• If you notice an abnormal condition, such as a strange odor, extreme heating of any product, or smoke,

immediately stop using the product, turn OFF the power, and consult your dealer.

• The Sensor surfaces become hot during use. Do not touch them.

• Do not drop or subject the products to shock.

• Use the special Sensor (FQ-CR1), Touch Finder (FQ-D), Cables (FQ-WN and FQ-WD), Battery (FQ-BAT1),

and AC Adapter (FQ-AC). Using other than the specified products may cause fire, burning, malfunction or

failure.

• If the product has a lock mechanism, always make sure it is locked before using the product.

6. Laws and Regulations, Standards

• This product complies with the following EC Directives and EN Standards:

EC Directive No.2004/104/EC

EN Standards EN61326

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Precautions for Correct Use

Observe the following precautions to prevent failure to operate, malfunctions, or undesirable effects on product performance.

1. Installation Site

Do not install this product in locations subjected to the following conditions:

• Ambient temperature outside the rating

• Rapid temperature fluctuations (causing condensation)

• Relative humidity outside the range of 35 to 85%

• Direct vibration or shock

• Strong ambient light (such as other laser beams, light from arc-welding machines, or ultraviolet light)

• Direct sunlight or near heaters

• Strong magnetic or electric field Also, do not install this product in locations subjected to the following conditions to ensure its protective performance as described in the specifications:

• Presence of corrosive or flammable gases

• Presence of dust, salt, or iron particles

• Water, oil, or chemical fumes or spray, or mist atmospheres

2. Power Supply, Connection, and Wiring

• When using a commercially available switching regulator, make sure that the FG terminal is grounded.

• If surge currents are present in the power lines, connect surge absorbers that suit the operating

environment.

• Before turning ON the power after the product is connected, make sure that the power supply voltage is

correct, there are no incorrect connections (e.g. load short-circuit) and the load current is appropriate. Incorrect wiring may result in breakdown of the product.

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

p.185, p.186

• Use only combinations of the Sensor and Touch Finder specified in this manual. Using other combinations

may cause malfunction or damage.

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

being saved.

- While data is being saved in internal memory

- While data is being saved on the SD card

• The LCD panel has been made using precision technology, and sometimes a few pixels are missing in the

panel. This is due to the structure of the LCD panel, and is not a malfunction.

• Connector cover

Always attach the covers of I/O cable connector and Ethernet cable connector. This prevents extraneous material from making malfunction of the Sensor.

3. Battery

• Do not use or charge the Battery with other than the specified products.

• Do not charge the Battery with other than the specified AC adapter.

• When using the Touch Finder, the battery cover screw must be tightened.

4. AC Adapter

• During maintenance and when not using the Touch Finder for an extended time, remove the power plug

from the outlet.

• Do not bend the power cable past its natural bending radius.

• Do not use the AC Adapter with other than the specified products.

• If a voltage higher than 380 V is applied, there is a risk that the capacitor will be damaged, the pressure

valve will open, and vaporized gas will be emitted. If there is a possibility that a voltage higher than 380 V

will be applied, use a protective device.

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5. Maintenance and Inspection

Important

Note

Do not use thinner, benzene, acetone or kerosene to clean the Sensor and Touch Finder. If large dust particles adhere to the Camera, use a blower brush (used to clean camera lenses) to blow them off. Do not use breath from your mouth to blow the dust off. To remove dust particles from the Camera, wipe gently with a soft cloth (for cleaning lenses) moistened with a small amount of alcohol. Do not use excessive force to wipe off dust particles. Scratches to the Camera might cause error.

Editor's Note

■ Meaning of Symbols

Menu items that are displayed on the Touch Finder LCD screen, and windows, dialog boxes and other GUI elements displayed on the PC are indicated enclosed by brackets "[ ]".

■ Visual Aids

Indicates points that are important to achieve the full product performance, such as operational precautions.

Indicates application procedures.

Indicates pages where related information can be found.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1-1 FQ-CR1 Fixed Mount Multi Code Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1-2 Measurement Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1-4 Basic Operational Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2. Installation and Connections

2-1 System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2-2 Part Names and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2-3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2-4 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2-5 Setting Up Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3. Taking Images

3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3-2 Adjusting Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3-3 Adjusting the Object Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3-4 Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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4. Setting Up Inspections

4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

4-3 Configuring Inspection Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4-4 Reading Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4-5 Reading 2D-codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

4-6 Calculations and Judgements Using Inspection Item Data . . . . . . . . . . 62

5. Testing and Saving Settings

5-1 Performing Test Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

5-2 Shortening the Measurement Takt Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

5-3 Adjusting the Judgement Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

5-4 Checking a List of All Inspection Item Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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5-5 Saving Data to the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6. Operation

6-1 Starting Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

6-2 Configuring the Run Mode Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

6-3 Checking the Trend of Measurement Results with Graphs . . . . . . . . . . 84

6-4 Adjusting Judgement Parameters during Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

7. Convenient Functions

7-1 Changing the Scene to Change the Line Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

7-2 Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

7-3 Monitoring the Signal I/O Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

7-4 Logging Measurement Data and Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

7-5 Saving Sensor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

7-6 SD Card Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

7-7 Convenient Functions for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

7-8 Convenient Functions for Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

7-9 Functions Related to the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

8. Communications with External Devices

8-1 Controlling/Outputting in Parallel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

8-2 Outputting/Controlling with Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

9. Troubleshooting

9-1 Error Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

9-2 Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

10. Appendices

10-1 Menu Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

10-2 External Reference Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

10-3 Specifications and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

10-4 Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

10-5 LED Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

10-6 Requirements from Regulations and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

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Introduction

1-1 FQ-CR1 Fixed Mount Multi Code Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

1-2 Measurement Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

1-4 Basic Operational Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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1-1 FQ-CR1 Fixed Mount Multi Code Readers

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.

Includes the camera, lighting, measurement processor, and I/O functions. After the Sensor has been set up, it can be operated alone to perform measurements without the Touch Finder or PC Tool.

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.

FQ-CR1 Sensor

Touch Finder

Setup, Image Confirmation, and Logging Tools

The FQ-CR1 is a Fixed Mount Multi Code Reader created by adding bar code and 2D-code inspection functions to the integrated processing FQ-series Sensor. Once configured, they are used stand-alone for quality inspection of presence, position, and other product characteristics. To set up or monitor the sensors, either the touch screen based console 'Touch Finder' or a 'PC Tool' can be used.

FQ-CR1 Fixed Mount Multi Code Readers

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1-2 Measurement Process

Logging

This section describes the basic flow of the measurement process.

Trigger input

Take image

urement

Meas

utput

• 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 results from the inspection items. (An Ethernet connection is required.)

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

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1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements

Startup Display

The Sensor is automatically detected by the Touch

Finder when power supply to the Sensor and Touch Finder is turned ON.

The Auto Connect Display will appear if the Sensor cannot be detected. Check that cables are connected correctly to the Sensor and Touch Finder, and then press [Auto connect].

Note

If the Sensor is still not detected after pressing [Auto Connect], refer to the following information.

The Sensor cannot be detected: p. 158

2 When the Sensor is detected, the following display will appear.

• The Setup Mode will appear if a Sensor that has not been set up is connected.

• The Run Mode will appear if a Sensor that has been set up is connected.

Note

When the Touch Finder is started, IP addresses are automatically set for each Sensor. To allocate specific IP addresses, set the IP address of each Sensor and the Touch Finder.

Setting Up Ethernet: p. 31

Startup Display and Display Elements

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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. 107

Display Functions: p. 92

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

p. 160

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.

• Live: The live image is displayed.

• Freeze: The image that was taken last is displayed.

• Log: An image saved in internal memory is displayed.

• File: An image saved on an SD card is displayed.

Run Mode

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

p. 79

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1-4 Basic Operational Flow

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

Connections and Wiring

Judgement

Expression

Inspection

Calculation

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 Communications with External Devices

Section 5 Testing and Saving Settings

Section 6 Operation

The following flow shows the basic operation of FQ-CR1 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.

Basic Operational Flow

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Installation and Connections

2-1 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2-2 Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2-3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2-4 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

2-5 Setting Up Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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2-1 System Configuration

Connecting to Ethernet

PLC

24-VDC power supply

FQ Ethernet Cable

I/O Cable

Touch Finder or PC Tool

Setup Tool

FQ-CR1 Sensor

Parallel Interface Connection

Trigger Sensor

Touch Finder or PC Tool

Setup Tool

Switching Hub

Standard RJ45 Ethernet Cable

FQ-CR1 Sensor

24-VDC power supply

Standard RJ45 Ethernet Cable

I/O Cable

PLC to control Sensor

24-VDC power supply

Switching Hub Switching Hub

Switching Hub

FQ-CR1 Sensor

Multiple Connection Sensors

Standard RJ45 Ethernet Cable

Touch Finder or PC Tool

Setup Tool

FQ Ethernet Cable FQ Ethernet Cable

Important

Product Model number Remarks

FQ-CR1 Sensor FQ-CR1@@@@@ This is the Sensor.

Touch Finder FQ-D@@ This is a setup console. (Software version must be 1.3 or higher)

PC Tool --- The PC Tool can be used instead of the Touch Finder. (Software version must be 1.3 or

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

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.

*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

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.

System Configuration

FCC regulations. To prevent connector connection failures, the structure of the jack of this product does not allow insertion of plugs that do not comply with the standard. If a commercially available plug cannot be inserted, it is likely that the plug is non-compliant.

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

higher) If you register as a member, you can download the free PC Tool as a special service to purchasers. Refer to the Member Registration Sheet that is enclosed with the Sensor for the member registration procedure and the download procedure for special member software.

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

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2-2 Part Names and Functions

(2)

(3)

(5)

(1)

(6)

(7)

(4)

FQ-CR1 Sensor

No. Name Description

(1) Lighting LEDs for illumination

(2) Camera lens This lens can be focused.

(3) I/O Cable connector An I/O Cable is used to connect the Sensor to the power supply and exter-

nal I/O.

(4) Ethernet cable connector An Ethernet cable is used to connect the Sensor to 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 OR output signal turns ON.

ETN Lights orange during Ethernet communications.

ERROR Lights red when an error occurs.

9-1 Error Table p. 156.

BUSY Lights green when the Sensor is executing a process.

The Mounting Bracket can be attached to the front, left side, right side, or back of the Sensor.

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Touch Finder

(1)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(7)

(5)

(2)

(12)

(10)

(11)

(8)

(9)

No. Name Description

(1) Operation

indicators

(2) LCD/touch panel Displays the setting menu, measurement results, and images input by the

(3) SD card slot An SD card can be inserted.

(4) Battery cover

(5) Power supply switch Used to turn the Touch Finder ON and OFF.

(6) Touch pen holder The touch pen can be stored here when it is not being used.

(7) Touch pen Used to operate the touch panel.

(8) DC power supply connector Used to connect a DC power supply.

(9) Slider Used to mount the Touch Finder to a DIN Track.

(10) Ethernet port Used when connecting the Touch Finder to the Sensor with an Ethernet

(11) Strap holder This is a holder for attaching the strap.

(12) AC power supply connector*1Used to connect the AC adapter.

*1: Applicable to the FQ-D31 only.

POWER Lights green when the Touch Finder is turned ON.

ERROR Lights red when an error occurs.

9-1 Error Table p. 156.

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.

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cable. Insert the connector until it locks in place.

Part Names and Functions

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2-3 Installation

Mounting Bracket

130

210

0 100

200

300

200

600

1,000

200 400

400

Horizontal field of view (mm)

Installation distance (L) (mm)

FQ-CR10050F, FQ-CR15050F

FQ-CR10100N, FQ-CR15100N

Horizontal field of view (mm)

Installation distance (L) (mm)

FQ-CR10010F, FQ-CR15010F

FQ-CR10100F, FQ-CR15100F

Installation distance (L)

Vertical field of view

The optical chart indicates the horizontal field of view. The vertical field of view will be approximately 60% of the horizontal field of view.

Horizontal field of view

Note: The tolerance is ±10%.

Installing the Sensor

Installation Procedure

1 Align the tabs on one side of the Mounting Bracket with

the slot on the Sensor.

The FQ-XL Mounting Bracket can be attached to the back, side, or front of the Sensor.

2 Press the Mounting Bracket onto the Sensor until the oth-

er tabs click into place.

3 Use the following optical charts to check the field of view

and installation distance of the Sensor so that it is mounted at the correct position.

Tightening torque (M4): 1.2 N·m

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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

15 mm min.

ing the Sensor, check the center of the image and the field of view on the LCD monitor of the Touch Finder and in the PC Tool.

Removal Procedure

1 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the Mounting Brack-

et and the Sensor case on either side and remove the Mounting Bracket.

Mounting Bracket

Installing the Touch Finder

Installation Precautions

Install the Touch Finder in the following orientation to allow sufficient heat dissipation.

Do not mount it in the following orientations.

• 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 Touch Finder in the Panel Mount Adapter.

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2 Press the slider up on the Touch Finder.

Hand Strap

Neck Strap

3 Create holes in the panel for mounting.

Refer to the following page for hole dimensions.

p. 183

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.

1 Attach the Mini-strap to the Touch Finder.

There are a total of four holes for attaching the Mini-strap on the left and on the right of the Touch Finder.

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

Mini-strap

Neck Strap or Hand

Strap

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2-4 Wiring

GND OUT0 (OR) OUT1 (BUSY) OUT2 (ERROR)

IN0

TRIG

IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 IN5

Yellow

Purple

White

Red

Green

FQ-WD0@@ I/O Cable

Gray

Pink

Light blue

Orange

Black

Blue

Power supply

Brown

Important

Wiring the Sensor

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

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

Classification

Powe r supply

Inputs TRIG This terminal is the trigger signal input.

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

The assignments of I/O signals can be changed.

Wiring

Signal Application

Power supply (24 V)

GND

IN0 to IN5 These are the command input terminals.

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

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

Note

Section 8 Communications with External Devices: p. 111

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 Sensor, the influences of electromagnetic induction may cause the Sensor to malfunction or may damage it.

The assignment can be changed to an individual judgement signal from OR0 to OR31.

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I/O Signal Circuit Diagrams

GND (0V)

OUT0 (OR)

OUT1 (BUSY)

OUT2 (ERROR)

TRIG IN0 IN1 IN2 IN3

IN4 IN5

PNPNPN

IN0 IN1 IN2

IN3 IN4 IN5

TRIG

GND (0V)

OUT0 (OR)

OUT1 (BUSY)

OUT2 (ERROR)

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 blue

Red

GreenOrange

Black

Gray

Load

Pink

Brown

Power supply (24 VDC)

Important

Attachment Example

Warning Label

Preventing Chattering

• The Sensor is equipped with an anti-chattering function, but if the chattering is 100 s or longer, a faulty input may occur. (Input signals of 99 s or shorter are ignored. Signals of 100 s 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

Power 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

Power supply voltage 24 VDC (21.6 to 26.4 V)

Output current 3.75 A min. Recommended Power Supply S8VS-09024@ (24 VDC, 3.75 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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Wiring the Touch Finder

OFF

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

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

−

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 M4 (tightening torque: 1.2 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.

Wiring

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Charging the Battery

Important

This section describes how to charge and install the FQ-D31 Battery 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.

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 battery has been completed.

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

When the Sensor is used with a Touch Finder, IP addresses are automatically assigned. No settings are required to use Ethernet. However, if a Sensor or Touch Finder is connected to a network where a PLC or computer is already connected, the Ethernet must be set to be compatible with the existing network.

• Sensor

(Setup Mode)  [Sensor settings]  [Network]  [Ethernet]

1 Set [Auto connection] to [OFF]. 2 Set the IP address and subnet mask according to the network settings.

• Touch Finder

(Setup Mode)  [TF settings]  [Ethernet]

1 Set the IP address and subnet mask according to the network settings.

Connecting to Sensors from External Devices Such as PLCs

Installation and Connections

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]

1 Set [Auto] to [OFF]. 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

When connecting the Sensor directly to a computer using an Ethernet Cable, set the network settings on the computer as given below. Setting a fixed IP address is not required if there is a hub between the computer and Sensor and a DHCP server is used. 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

panel and then double-click [Network Connections].

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

[Properties].

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] Button. This completes the settings.

Setting Up Ethernet

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Taking Images

3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3-2 Adjusting Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3-3 Adjusting the Object Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3-4 Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration

If multiple Sensors are connected to a single Touch Finder or computer, you can select the Sensor that you want to set up.

1 Press [Run].

This will enable setting the current Sensor into RUN Mode before selecting another Sensor.

2 Then press [Switch to Run mode].

3 Press [Yes].

4 Press  [Switch Sensor]. 5 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 5, above, to automatically reconnect.

6 Press  [Sensor settings] to return to Setup

Mode.

7 Press [Yes].

Selecting a Sensor for Configuration

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3-2 Adjusting Image Quality

(The field of view will widen.)

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

(The field of view will narrow.)

Turn clockwise to focus on closer objects.

Focus adjustment screw

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 Manually adjust the focus using the focus adjust-

ment screw on the Sensor while checking the image and focus value on the Touch Finder.

In the default settings, the field of view is set to the narrowest setting.

3 Press [Back].

Taking Images

• 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 knob with a force that is greater than 0.1 N·m. This may damage it.

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Adjusting the Brightness

100

Brightness of image

Bright

Dark

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.

To achieve stable measurements, the brightness of the camera image must be adjusted so that the characteristic to be measured is clearly visible.

[Image]  [Camera setup]

1 Press [ ]  [Brightness] on the right side of the dis-

play.

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.

Press [AUTO] to automatically adjust the brightness according to the image.

3 Press [OK].

• The exposure time will be longer for larger values. 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.

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

[Image]  []  [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 appropriate images of the measured objects are taken when the Brightness Correction Mode is ON.

Reference Timing Chart When the Brightness Correction Mode Is OFF: p. 113

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Taking Clear Images of Moving Objects

1000

1/30,000 1/250

Moving speed

Slow

Fast

Exposure time

Important

Inputting Images with a Limit Range of Brightness

Combining Images to Create an Image with a Wide Dynamic Range

Dark

Bright

For quick moving objects, the effect of blurring can be reduced by decreasing the exposure time.

[Image] – [Camera setup] – [ ] – [Brightness]

Adjusting the Brightness: p. 36

The image becomes darker the smaller the exposure time. If the Sensor is used in a dark environment, make sure that the darkness of the image does not cause the 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 dynamic range can be made wider to

improve the quality of the images.

Polarizing filter Specular reflections can be eliminated from an image by attaching a polarizing filter to the

Sensor.

• Selection Tips

• When the measurement object is not moving Use the HDR function.

• When the measurement object is moving Use a polarizing filter.

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 (exposure times) so that the resulting image has a lower degree of contrast and can be measured stably for the desired characteristic.

Taking Images

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Observe the following precautions.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Dark

Bright

• 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 [ ]  [Brightness] on the right side of the display. 2 Press [ ]  [HDR] on the right side of the display.

The best HDR mode will be selected automatically. The enabled range will appear in blue on the brightness adjustment bar.

3 Press the [OK] Button.

Note

• If the measurement object is changed after setting the HDR function, press the [AUTO] Button to automatically set the HDR mode again.

• If the automatic selection does not achieve the desired results, press [ ]  [HDR] on the right side of the display and manually set the best HDR mode. As shown below, the higher the level, the wider the combined dynamic range will be.

• If the reflections cannot be sufficiently removed using the HDR function, use a polarizing filter as well.

Using a Polarizing Filter

Specular reflections can be eliminated from an image by attaching a 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.

p. 36

• Mounting the Filter

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

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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)

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 (light) or right (dark) to fine-

tune the colors.

5 Press [OK].

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3-3 Adjusting the Object Position

Position compensation applied...

The object is measured properly within the measurement region.

The image is aligned so that the object is returned to the reference position before performing measurements.

Object is out of place: The measurement object is outside the measurement region.

Object

Measurement region

The measurement object is properly within the measurement region.

Reference position (as set by the operator)

Drag a corner to size the rectangle.

Drag the rectangle to move it.

If objects are moving, the position in the image of the characteristic that is to be measured will vary according to the timing of the trigger signal. The FQ-CR1 Sensor offers two different ways to adjust this position variation.

Function Description Reference

Position compensation If the timing of the trigger is accurate, the FQ-CR1 Sensor can correct variations in the

Trigger delay A delay can be applied from when the trigger (the TRIG signal) is input until when the

position of the object for each measurement with the Position Compensation function.

image is input, to synchronize the timing of image input with the speed of the moving objects.

Position Compensation

The FQ-CR1 Sensor performs measurements in measurement regions that are set to a fixed shape and position by the operator. A measurement is not performed properly if the object is not positioned inside this measurement region (e.g., the result will be NG even if the object is OK). In machines in which the position of the object varies for each image, stable measurements would be impossible. To cope this problem, the Position Compensation function aligns the whole image so that the object to be measured is moved exactly to the measurement region.

p. 40

p. 42

[Image] – [Position compensation] – [Mode on/off]

1 Press [ON] for [Mode on/off] 2 Press [Settings]. 3 Press [Teach]. 4 Adjust the image so that the measurement object is

in the center.

5 Press [ ] – [Model region]. 6 Move the rectangle so that the characteristic part for

position compensation is inside it.

7 Press [OK]. 8 Press [Teach].

The characteristic part and reference position for position compensation will be registered.

9 Press [OK] to save the settings.

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Adjusting the Judgement Parameters

Set how similar the image must be to the registered image for position compensation to be applied.

[Image] – [Position compensation] – [Settings] – [Judgement]

1 Set the correlation range for an OK judgement.

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

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

Expression text string Data name Description Data range

JG Judgement This is the judgement result. 2: No judgement (not measured),

X Position X This is the X coordinate of the position

Y Position Y This is the Y coordinate of the position

CR Correlation This value indicates how similar the

SX Reference position X This is the X coordinate of the position

SY Reference position Y This is the Y coordinate of the position

DX Scroll X X coordinate of measured position 

DY Scroll Y Y coordinate of measured position 

where the model was found.

image is to the image registered as reference.

where the model was registered.

X reference position

Y reference position

0: Judgement is OK,

1: Judgement is NG, 13: Teaching not performed error, 14: Figure not registered error, 15: Out of range error

99999.9999 to 99999.9999

0 to 100

99999.9999 to 99999.9999

Taking Images

4-6 Calculations and Judgements Using Inspection Item Data: p. 62

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Measures to Stabilize Position Correction

• Low Mark Contrast and Inconsistent Correlations

Areas with high contrast are registered as model registration sections. Or, adjust the brightness to increase the contrast of the mark.

Making dark images brighter: p. 36

• Inconsistent Marks and Inconsistent Correlations

Inconsistent portions can be masked so that are omitted from matching.

Increasing the Speed of Position Compensation

The following method can be used to reduce processing time.

• Reduce the range in which searches are performed for the model.

Adjusting the Image Timing

The internal timing for taking an image can be set to be delayed in relation to the external trigger signal. This can be used to adjust the object position in the image, e.g., if an external trigger sensor is used. If the object position still varies in the image the Position Compensation function must also be used.

Delay time

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

[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].

Adjusting the Object Position

Trigger input Sensor

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Note

Directly input the delay time.

Move the bar to the left or right.

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

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3-4 Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple Sensors

Sensor 0

Sensor 1

Trigger Sensor

Important

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.

1 Change to the setup for to Sensor 1.

p. 34

2 Press [Image] – [Trigger setup] – [Trigger delay]. 3 Set the trigger input delay time for Sensor 1.

p. 42

No trigger delay

Sensor 1

trigger delay

Timing of taking the image

• 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 least 4 ms.

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Setting Up Inspections

4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

4-3 Configuring Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4-4 Reading Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4-5 Reading 2D-codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

4-6 Calculations and Judgements Using Inspection Item Data . . . . . . . 62

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4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide

12345 12346

The FQ-CR1 Sensor uses inspection items to judge measurement objects. There are five 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 bar code Checking product information Bar code p. 50

Judging according to 2D-code Checking product information 2D-code p. 56

Reference

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4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items

Step 3

Step 2

Step 1

Setting Judgement Parameters

Teaching

Configuring Inspection Items

Step 5

Step 4

Re-teaching

Setting Detailed Items

The basic steps for setting up inspection items are shown below.

If measurements are unstable

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4-3 Configuring Inspection Items

Adding New Inspection Items

Press [Inspect]  [Inspection].

2 Press an unused inspection item number.

3 Press [Add item.] on the menu.

4 Select an inspection item, such as [2D-code].

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 up 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

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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].

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4-4 Reading Bar Codes

Setup Measurement

Measurement region

One barcode is read in a single measurement region. When the measurement region contains multiple barcodes, the result of the first barcode to be read is output.

Draw the measurement region, then execute AUTO setting. The barcode type and some of the decode conditions are automatically set.

Bar Codes

Bar codes are read and verified.You can output the result of reading and/or verifying bar codes to external devices.The following nine code types can be read. JAN/EAN/UPC, Code39, Codabar (NW-7), ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5), Code 93, Code128/GS1-128, GS1 DataBar* (Truncated, Stacked, Omni-directional, Stacked Omni-directional, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked), Pharmacode, GS1-128 Composite Code (CC-A,CC-B,CC-C) * GS1 DataBar is a code in which the name has been changed from the previous RSS.

Note

Important

Reading will end in error if the barcode type is incorrectly set. Set the barcode type before starting reading. When AUTO setting is executed, the captured barcode is read, and the following items can be set:

• Code type Setting Decode Settings: p. 54

• Direction (for Pharma only) Setting Decode Settings: p. 54

• Reverse decode (for Pharma only) Setting Decode Settings: p. 54

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Setup Procedure for Bar Code

Step 1 Selecting the Inspection Item

[Inspect]  [Inspection]

1 Press an unused inspection item number and press

[Add item.].

2 Press [Bar code].

4-3 Configuring Inspection Items: p. 48

Step 2 Teaching

Teaching means to store the region and the bar code in the region as master data for the measurement.

1 Press [Teach]. 2 Input an image of the bar code to be registered. 3 Register master data.

Master data can be registered automatically or manually. Auto: Master data is registered using actual codes.Input an image of the applicable bar code and press [TEACH] to read the code and register the result as master data.

Manual: Up to 32 characters can be registered in a text string.Control codes can also be registered. Register master data of a text string of up to 32 characters using a software keyboard. Input a text string and press [TEACH].Check the ASCII table for characters that can be used. Double-byte characters, single-byte kana characters or control codes cannot be input. The following characters can be used as wild cards. *: Wild card of a text string that includes 0 digit. ?: Single-character wild card

ASCII code table: p. 52

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Upper 4 bits

Lower 4 bits

ASCII code table

The following table shows the ASCII codes that can be used for manual registration of master data and also for registering characters of Limits.

If more than one master data exist, register each by repeating the procedure above.

Step 3 Adjusting Judgment Parameters

[Inspect]  [Inspection]  [Add item.]  [Bar code]  [Settings] Tab Page

1 Press [Judgment]. 2 Set the range within which the number of characters

and text strings are judged as OK.

Continuous measurements will be performed for the images that are displayed.

3 Press [OK] to enter the value.

Item Paramet er Setting Description

Judgment Parameter Num. of characters 0 to 1024 Set the upper and lower limits for an OK

Characters 32 characters max. (default *) Set a text string for an OK judgment of

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judgment of the number of characters read.

the text string read.

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Detail Settings

OMRO N 2 0 0 8

2nd digit

6th digit

[Inspect]  [Inspection]  [Add item.]  [Bar code]  [Details] Tab Page

Press [Function settings].

Setting Function Settings

Set the function settings (verification on/off, verified master data, partial verif. on/off, partial verification setup, string output on/off, error string, partial output on/off and output string setup). Specify these settings as necessary.

Setup Item Setting Value Description

Verification on/off OFF (default value) When set to ON, verification with the master data is executed.

Verified master data All master data (default

Partial verif. on/off OFF (default value) The number of digits in the read results to be verified with the master

Partial verification setup 1 to 1024

value)

Master data 0 to 31

(Default First digit: 1, last digit: 1024)

Selects the master data to be used for verification.

data can be limited. When [Partial verification] is set to ON, set the first and last compared digit positions. Up to 32 characters can be set as the number of digits. Example: First compared digit 2, last compared digit 6

Setting Up Inspections

The text string used for verification becomes "MRON2".

String output on/off OFF (default value) Sets whether or not to output the reading result via Ethernet.

Error string Max. 20 digits (default value:

Partial output on/off OFF (default value) Sets whether or not to specify a range in the read data to output from

Output string setup 1 to 1024 (default value

NG)

first digit:1 last digit:1)

Sets the text string to be output when a read error occurs.

ASCII code table: p. 52

when [Output characters] is set to ON.

Sets the first and last digit positions to output. If the read text string contains non-targeted digits, the error string is output.

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Output function of the read results

• The output order

If both the calculation and reading results are being output via Ethernet, the reading result (text string) is output after the calculation result is output. Example: Output of read results together with two expressions Read result: ABC [Expression] - [Data0]: 123 [Expression] - [Data1]: 456

The output order is as follows: 123 (field separator) 456 (record separator) ABC (record separator) CR

• Code conversion

The following character codes need to be converted for output. The texts after conversion are output.

Character code Before conversion After conversion Space &h20 &h8540 CR &h0D &h8541 LF &h0A &h8542 NULL &h00 &h8543 FF &hFF &h8544

Setting Decode Settings

Press [Decode settings]. Be sure to always specify the code type. Specify other items as necessary. If master data is automatically registered, the code type, the composite codes on/off setting, and the read direction are automatically set.

Setup Item Setting Value Description

Code type JAN/EAN/UPC (default

Timeout 1 to 9999 ms (default value:

Composite codes on/off OFF (default value) Sets whether or not to support composite codes.

Check digit on/off OFF Selects whether or not to insert a check digit. This item is enabled only

Direction Horizontal mode (default

Reverse on/off OFF (default value) Sets whether or not to use the reverse mode. This item is enabled only

value)

Code39

Codebar

ITF

Code93

Code128/GS1-128

GS1 DataBar

Pharmacode

9999)

ON (default value)

value)

Vertical mode

Selects the type of barcode to be read.

Sets the timeout time in read processing. A read error occurs if measurement does not end after the preset timeout time is exceeded.

This item is enabled only when the following barcode types are selected: Code128/GS1-128, GS1-DataBar

when the following barcode types are selected: Codebar, Code39, ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5). When the other codes are selected, this item is set to ON.

Selects the reading direction. This item is enabled only when Pharmacode is selected as the barcode type.

when Pharmacode is selected as the barcode type.

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Unstable Reading Results

Reading Is Unstable Due to Low Contrast

Adjust the brightness to improve the contrast of the bar code.

Adjusting the Brightness: p. 36

Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations

Expression text string

JG Judgment This is the judgment result. 2: No judgment (not measured),

IN Index The verification result (master data No.) is out-

N Num. of characters The number of characters read is output. 0 to 1024

Data name Description Data range

0: Judgment is OK, 1: Judgment is NG, 13: Teaching not performed error, 14: Figure not registered error, 15: Out of range error

put.

2: Verification OFF, or reading error 1: Verification is NG,

0 to 31: Master data No.

Measurement Data That Can Be Logged (Bar Code)

The following values can be logged as measurement data.

Measured item Range of value Description

Num. of characters 0 to 1024 The number of characters read is output.

Errors

Errors in Teaching

Setting Up Inspections

A teaching error message is displayed If bar codes cannot be read during an automatic registration. The reading may be unstable due to low contrast.Adjust the brightness to improve the contrast of the bar code.

Adjusting the Brightness: p. 36

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4-5 Reading 2D-codes

Setup Measurement

Measurement region

One 2D barcode is read in a single measurement region. When the measurement region contains multiple 2D codes, the result of the first 2D code to be read is output.

Draw the measurement region, then execute AUTO setting. The code type and some of the decode conditions are automatically set.

2D-codes

2D-codes are read and verified.You can output the result of reading and/or verifying 2D-codes to external devices.The following eight code types can be read. DataMatrix (EC200), QR Code, MicroQR Code, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Maxi Code, AZtec Code, Codablock

Note

Important

Reading will end in error if the 2D Code type is incorrectly set. Set the code type before starting reading. When AUTO setting is executed, the captured 2D barcode is read, and the following items can be set:

• Code type Setting Decode Settings: p. 60

• Mirror Setting Decode Settings: p. 60

• Code color (for Data Matrix and PDF417 only) Setting Decode Settings: p. 60

• Shape (for Data Matrix only) Setting Decode Settings: p. 60

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Setup Procedure for 2D-code

Step 1 Selecting the Inspection Item

[Inspect]  [Inspection]

1 Press an unused inspection item number and press

[Add item.].

2 Press [2D-code].

4-3 Configuring Inspection Items: p. 48

Step 2 Teaching

Teaching means to store the region and the 2D-code in the region as master data for the measurement.

1 Press [Teach]. 2 Input an image of the 2D-code to be registered. 3 Register master data.

Master data can be registered automatically or manually. Auto: Master data is registered using actual codes.Input an image of the applicable 2D-code and press [TEACH] to read the code and register the result as master data.

Manual: Up to 32 characters can be registered in a text string.Control codes can also be registered. Register master data of a text string of up to 32 characters using a software keyboard. Input a text string and press [TEACH].Check the ASCII table for characters that can be used.Double-byte characters, single-byte kana characters or control codes cannot be input. The following characters can be used as wild cards. *: Wild card of a text string that includes 0 digit. ?: Single-character wild card

ASCII code table: p. 58

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Note

Upper 4 bits

Lower 4 bits

ASCII code table

The following table shows the ASCII codes that can be used for manual registration of master data and also for registering characters of Limits.

If more than one master data exist, register each by repeating the procedure above.

Step 3 Adjusting Judgment Parameters

[Inspect]  [Inspection]  [Add item.]  [2D-code]  [Settings] Tab Page

1 Press [Judgment]. 2 Set the number of characters and text strings that are

to be judged as OK.

Continuous measurements will be performed for the images that are displayed.

3 Press [OK] to enter the value.

Item Paramet er Setting Description

Judgment Parameter Num. of characters 0 to 1024 Set the upper and lower limits for an OK

Characters 32 characters max. (default *) Set a text string for an OK judgment of

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judgment of the number of characters read.

the text string read.

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