Omron FZ2, FZ2-3, FZ2-5 User Manual
Cat. No. Z275-E1-01
FZ2 Series
Vision Sensors
USER'S MANUAL
FZ2 Series User's Manual
Vision Sensor
Rev.A
How This Manual Is Organized
This Manual includes tw
operations and settings of vision sensors, and "Processing Item List Manual", which
describes the setting options of each processing item.
Conventions Used in This Manual
Symbols
The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings.
Punctuation Marks
In this manual, Menu, among others, is defined as follows.
[ ] Menu indicates the name of menu or Processing item shown in the menu bar.
" " Item name indicates the item name displayed in the screen.
o manuals, "User's Manual", which describes the basic
Indicates the relevant operational precautions that must be
followed.
Indicates operation-related suggestions from OMRON.
User's Manual
This manual describes the basic operations and all settings when using vision sensors.
This Manual includes two parts: Operation and Environment Settingas Parts. The
contents are shown as follows.
Operation Part
This part describes how to measure according to the workflow chapter by chapter.
First, prepare to measure by performing "Preparation"g"Design Contents to be
Measurement"g"Set up Contents to be Measurement".
Then, confirm whether or not to measure exactly against the expected objectives by
performing "Measurement Test"g"Adjusting Measurement Contents" repeatly.
Finally, perform "Actual Measurement"g"Verify Measurement Results".
In addition, this part also describes the operations of controller and how to utilize and
analyze the measurement results.
Environment Setting Part
This part describes the measurement environment (camera and lighting, etc.) and the
required system setting and configuration to facilitate the measurement.
In addition, this part also describes the required setting for outputting the measurement
results to external devices and how to store data.
For the Q&A and how to treat the encountered faults, see Appendix. Please read as
required.
User's Manual
Operation Part
Operation Part
This part describes the operation flow from planning to actual measurement and result
verification.
Before Operation
Design
Preparation
Setting up Scene (Measurement Flow)
Test Measurement/Re-measurement/Adjustment
Starting Operation
Utilizing/Analyzing Measured Data
Chapter 1 - Before Operation
This chapter describes fundamental operations and designations of components of this
product.
Operation Flow
Screens/Windows
Input Operation
Inputting a Value
Inputting a Text
Selecting Files and Folders
Operations of ProcItem Setting Window
Setting Figures
Saving Settings and Powering Off
Operation Flow
Here describes the operation flow.
Screens/Windows
The screen varies with the operating state. Some typical interface structures and various
buttons are functionally described hereto.
Main Screen (ADJUST window)
The screen is used for carrying out measurement, from which measurement results can be
verified.
1. Menu bar
To select the menu used for measurement-related operation or setting.
Main Screen Menu
2. "Measurement information display" area
1. Overall judgement
Displays the result of the overall judgement of a scene ([OK]/[NG]).
The judgement result for each processing item is displayed in each flow
unit of the "Control" area.
2. Process time
Displays the time required for the measurement process.
3. Status display
Displays the scene group number, the scene number, the external output
status, and the image mode for the currently displayed content.
3. Toolbar
Some common functions are reserved in Toolbar.
o Edit flow
Displays the Edit Flow window. In the displayed window, you can add,
delete, or edit processing units.
What is Scene
Edit Flow Window
o Data save
Setting data is saved into flash memory in the controller. Scene group data
can also be saved to USB memory. Modified settings must be saved.
Saving Setting Data in the Controller's Memory [Data save]
o Scene switch
To switch a scene group or a scene.
Changing Steps (Scene Switch)
o Measure/Stop meas.
Starts/stops measurement. The measurement is performed in accordance
with [Test measurement] settings in the "Control" area.
Test Measurement before Actual Operation
o Switch to RUN mode
Switches the display to the RUN window.
Edit Flow Window
4. "Image display" area
Displays the measured image.
1. ProcItem setting button
Displays the name of the processing item for the currently selected
processing unit. When tapping the button, the ProcItem Setting window is
displayed.
5. "Control" area
Displays "Test measurement setting", "Flow", "Detail result", and "Image view
setting". You can expand or collapse each item by tapping its panel.
o Test measurement setting
Sets up test measurement or re-measurement using a previously input
image.
Test Measurement before Actual Operation
o Flow
Displays the measurement flow for the scene used for measurement. Tap a
button for each unit to display the ProcItem Setting window and change
the processing unit settings.
Operations of ProcItem Setting Window
The size of the processing unit buttons can be switched by tapping
[Display] - [Display the enlarged measurement flow].
o Detail result
Displays with the text, detailed measurement results of the processing
units selected in the measurement flow.
o Image view setting
Specifies the display settings for the "Image display" area.
Display Setting
6. Measurement Manager bar
1. [Capture]
Saves the content displayed on the monitor as an image.
For settings and operation of [Capture], see Setting the Destination to
Save Capture Image [Screen capture setting].
2. [LCD Off]
Turns off the power of the LCD monitor. For settings and operation of
[LCD Off], see Powering Off LCD.
Image
Main Screen (RUN window)
This is the window used during operation.
1. "Measurement information display" area
1. Overall judgement
Displays the result of the overall judgement of a scene ([OK]/[NG]).
The judgement result for each processing item is displayed in each flow
unit of the "Control" area.
2. Disp mode
The current image mode, [Through], [Freeze], or [Last NG], is displayed.
3. Scene group name and Scene name
Displays the scene group number and the scene number.
2. "Image display" area
Displays the measured image.
1. ProcItem setting button
Displays the name of the processing item for the currently selected
processing unit. If this button is tapped during simplified non-stop
adjustment, the ProcItem Setting window is displayed.
3. "Control" area
Displays "Flow", "Detail result", "Image view setting", and "Adjustment". You
can expand or collapse each item by tapping its panel.
o Flow
Displays the measurement flow for the scene used for measurement. When
a simple non-stop adjustment is executed, if you tap a button (icon) of
each unit (icon), judgement conditions are displayed in of the ProcItem
Setting window, and the settings can be changed.
Changing Judgement Condition of a Unit during Measurement
Important
o When simplified non-stop adjustment is not being performed, the
ProcItem Setting window is not displayed even if a button for a processing
unit is tapped.
In the RUN window, the size of processing unit buttons cannot be changed. To
change the size of processing unit buttons of the RUN window, set the size of
buttons in the ADJUST window, select "Data save", and then switch back to the
RUN window.
o Detail result
Displays with the text, detailed measurement results of the processing
units selected in the measurement flow.
o Image view setting
Specifies the display settings for the "Image display" area.
Setting
o Adjustment
Starts and stops simplified non-stop adjustment, and switches to the
ADJUST window.
4. Measurement Manager bar
1. [Capture]
Saves the content displayed on the monitor as an image.
For settings and operation of [Capture], see Setting the Destination to
Save Capture Image [Screen capture setting].
2. [LCD Off]
Image Display
Turns off the power of the LCD monitor. For settings and operation of
[LCD Off], see Powering Off LCD.
ProcItem Setting Window
This window is used to set the Measurement parameters and judgement conditions, etc,
of Processing Item. For window operations, see
Window.
Operations of ProcItem Setting
1. "Item tab" area
Displays detailed setting items as tabs, for the processing unit selected in the Edit
Flow window or in [Flow] of the "Control" area on the Main screen.
2. "Detail" area
Displays and changes settings for the detailed setting item selected in the "Item
tab" area.
3. "Image display" area
To display the Coordinate, figure and images captured from camera, etc.
4. "Zoom browser" area
Zooms in and out of the displayed image.
Using Zoom Function
3D Processing Item Window
1. "Image display" area
Displays the coordinates, figures and images captured from cameras, etc.
2. 3D camera switching button
When tapping the button, the camera image in the "Image display" area is
switched.
The button number indicates the camera image currently displayed in the "Image
display" area.
Depending on the camera used, the buttons will change as described below.
Table: 3D camera switching button
Camera number Buttons displayed
When using camera input 0 and 1.
and are switched.
When using camera input 2 and 3.
and are switched.
When using camera input 0, 1, and 2.
Example) A display when camera input 0 and 1 are used.
Tapping switches it to , and the image of camera input 1 is displayed in
the "Image display" area.
, and are switched in order.
Tapping switches it to , and the image of camera input 0 is displayed in
the "Image display" area.
3. "Sub image" Area
A camera image other than the image displayed in the "Image display" area is
displayed.
Setting Expression Window
This window is used for setting expressions for measurement. For the contents and
operation of this window, see
Expression Window".
Processing Items List Manual, "How to Display Setting
Input Operation
This section describes the basic operations of input devices of this product.
Operations of Touch Pen (for Users of Panel-type Controller)
The touch pen is used in the touch screen in either of the following ways.
Tapping
Touch the screen slightly with the touch pen, and then take off immediately in order to
select
Processing items.
Drag & Drop
Draw while tapping the screen slightly with the touch pen.
Important
For touch screen operation, the supplied touch pen must be used. Otherwise, the
touch screen would be damaged when using a pencil or a ballpoint pen.
In addition, delay may occur when tapping touch screen continuously and rapidly.
Basic Operations of Mouse and Trackball (for Users of BOX-type
Controller)
Please use currently available mouse or trackball with USB interface.
(See the list for recommended products. Please refer to product catalogue.)
Note
Don't use the right mouse button, roller and other keys.
Tapping
Press the left mouse button to select Processing items.
Note
This document primarily describes the operation of "Tapping". If you use mouse
or trackball, "Tapping" is deemed to be "Clicking".
Drag & Drop
Move the mouse by holding down the left mouse button.
Inputting a Value
This section describes how to input the data required for setting the Judgement conditions
and communication specifications. There are a few input ways according to different
settings.
Setting by drawing a figure (Setting the coordinates on the figure as values)
When carrying out "Model registration"/"Region" for specific Processing items,
visual operation is possible without considering the related value. For details, see
Setting Figures.
Specify values directly with the numeric keyboard
Used when the value to be inputted is specific.
Adjust values with [ ] and [ ] beside the numeric keyboard
Used to fine-tune the set values.
Set up values by dragging the slider
Dragging the slider on the screen allows to setting up values.
Here we'll describe how to use the numeric keyboard to set up values. For other methods,
refer to individual setting descriptions.
1. Tap the Processing item's [...] to specify values.
The numeric keyboard is displayed.
2. Tap numeric key to input value.
The numerical value is input.
3. Tap [OK].
Verify the value, and close the numeric keyboard.
Inputting a Text
This section describes how to input File names and descriptive text.
The following software keyboard is viewed in the input text screen.
1. Japanese input mode
2. Mark (One-byte Characters Input Mode)
3. a (Alphanumeric Characters Input Mode)
To toggle between uppercase and lowercase mode, tap "A/a". The initial state is
lowercase mode.
Operation Method
1. Tap [...] for the item to set a character string.
The software keyboard is displayed.
2. Choose your desired language from the tab.
3. Enter text and tap [OK].
The software keyboard is Closed.
Selecting Files and Folders
This section describes how to select a destination folder for images captured from such
operations as saving data/load and re-measurement.
The following window will appear in File and Folder Selection window.
1. Window Title
When specifying a file, the title is "FileExplorer". When selecting a folder, the
title is "Select folder".
2. "Folder view" area
Lists folders on the RAM disk and folders in the mounted USB memory. At the
root of the tree, all accessible USB memory drives are displayed (ex. "USBDisk",
"USBDisk2").
3. Toolbar
o Copy ( )
Enabled when a folder or file is selected in the
tapping and copying, the Paste option
o Paste ( )
Enabled when performing copying. Paste copied files or folders.
"List view" area. After
will become enabled.
o Delete ( )
Enabled when a folder or file is selected in the "List view" area. Tapping
allows to opening a window for you to confirm the deletion.
o Rename ( )
Enabled when a folder or file is selected in the
"List view" area. When
tapped, the Rename window is displayed.
o New a Folder ( )
Create a new folder.
o Toggle List View( )
Switches the display style of the
"List view" area.
4. "List view" area
To display the list of the files and folders contained in the folder which is selected
from the "Folders view" area.
In addition, when an extension name is selected from "Type", then only the files
with the selected extension name can be viewed. To change a viewed list, tap
"Toggle List View" button (
).
5. "File name view" area
o Name
To display the names of the files selected from the
o Type
Specifies the type of the file displayed in
"Scene data (*.scn)" and "System data (*.ini)".
"List view" area .
"List view" area, such as
Available Operations in File Selection Window
This section describes available operations from the File Selection screen.
Note
When the target file is not viewed in the "List view" area, please check to ensure
that a file type is selected from the "Type".
Copying/Pasting a File or Folder
1. Tap a folder or file that you want to copy in the "List view" area.
A folder or a file is selected.
2. Tap "Copy" (
).
3. Select the destination folder, and tap "Paste" ( ).
Renaming a Folder or a File
1. From the "List view" area, tap the name of file or folder to be renamed.
The file or folder will be selected.
2. Tap "Rename" (
).
The software keyboard is displayed.
3. Enter a new name.
How to input text: Inputting a Text
Note
When a file with the same name exists, a prompt will be viewed telling you that
you cannot select the name.
Deleting a Folder or a File
1. From the "List view" area, tap the name of file or folder to be selected.
The file or folder will be selected.
2. Tap [Delete] ( ).
A window will be viewed for your confirmation.
3. Tap [OK].
The selected file or folder will be deleted.
Operations of ProcItem Setting Window
Detailed settings for each processing unit are set in the ProcItem Setting window. This
section explains basic common operations in the ProcItem Setting window.
1. Display the ProcItem Setting window.
The ProcItem Setting window can be displayed from the Main screen or the Edit
Flow window.
For the ProcItem Setting window, see ProcItem Setting Window.
2. Tap one of the setting items in the "Item tab" area.
The items displayed in the "Item tab" area vary depending on the processing item.
According to the item selected in the "Item tab" area, the displayed contents
change in the "Detail" area and the "Image display" area.
3. You can change parameters from the "Detail" area.
For more Details about the setting of Processing items, see
List Manual.
4. If necessary, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
5. Tap [OK].
The new settings are applied and the ProcItem Setting window closes.
Processing Items
Using Zoom Function
Specifies the magnification settings of the displayed image in the ProcItem Setting
window.
1. Zoom browser
Indicates the zoomed area in the original image.
2. Magnification factor
Enters the magnification factor between 25% and 1600%.
3. Operation buttons
o Zoom-in button ( )
Enlarges the selected area two times.
o Original size button ( )
Displays the selected area in the original size.
o Zoom-out button ( )
Reduces the selected area by half.
o Full-screen button ( )
Displays the selected area in full screen mode.
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