Omron FZ2-55, FZ2-50, FZ2-30 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Cat. No. 1842097-4A

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FZ2-30_/FZ2-35_/FZ2-50_/FZ2-55_

Vision Sensor

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Vision Sensor

FZ2-30_/FZ2-35_/FZ2-50_/FZ2-55_

FZ Series

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

(SETUP)

Thank you for selecting the FZ Series Vision Sensor.
This manual explains how to use the FZ Series Vision Sensor.

When using the FZ Series Vision Sensor, make sure to observe the following:

• The FZ Series Vision Sensor 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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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
NON-INFRINGEMENT, 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

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or uses not described in this document.

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

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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.

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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.

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Meanings of Signal Words

The following signal words are used in this manual.

WARNING

CAUTION

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.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury
or in 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 explosion under specific
conditions.

Indicates the possibility of injury by high temperature under specific conditions.

Indicates the possibility of electric shock under specific
conditions.

Indicates the possibility of laser radiation.

Alert statements in this Manual

The following alert statements apply to the products in this manual. Each alert statement also appears at the locations needed in
this manual to attract your attention.

WARNING

This product must be used according to the instruction manual. Failure to observe this may result in impairment of functions
and performance of the product.

This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons.
Do not use it for such purposes.

Do not open the cover. Doing so may result in electric shock from internally used high voltages.

A lithium battery is built into the Controller and may occasionally combust, explode, or burn if not treated properly. Dispose of the Controller
as industrial waste, and never disassemble, apply pressure that would deform, heat to 100

Since this product emits a visible light that may have an adverse affect on the eyes, do not stare directly into the light emitted
from the LED. If a specular object is used, take care not to allow reflected light enter your eyes.

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C or higher, or incinerate the Controller.

CAUTION

Danger of burns
Do not touch the case while the LED is ON or just after power is turned OFF, since it remains extremely hot.

Precautions for Safe Use

Installation Environment

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• Do not use the product in areas where flammable or explosive gases are present.

• Install the product so that air can flow freely through its cooling vents.

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Do not install the product close to high-voltage devices and power devices in order to secure the safety of operation and maintenance.

• Make sure to tighten all installation screws securely.

Power Supply and Wiring

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• Make sure to use the product with the power supply voltage specified by this manual.

• Use a power supply cable and crimp terminals of the specified size. Do not simply connect the twisted ends of the wires directly to
the terminal block.

- Applicable wire size: 1.31 to 2.63 mm

- Terminal screw: M4

• Keep the power supply wires as short as possible (Max. 10 m).

• Use a DC power supply with safety measures against high-voltage spikes (safety extra low-voltage circuits on the secondary side).

• Ground the product’s ground terminal to less than 100 Ω.

• Use a grounding point that is as close as possible and keep the ground wire as short as possible.

• Wire the Controller to the ground with a separate ground wire. To avoid grounding problems, do not share the ground wire with any
other devices or wire the ground to the building's steel framing.

• Before turning on the power supply, confirm that the wiring is correct again.

Other

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• Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or modify the product.

• Should you notice any abnormalities, immediately stop use, turn OFF the power supply, and contact your OMRON representative.

• Do not touch fluorescent or halogen lights while the power is ON or immediately after the power is turned OFF.

• Dispose of this product as industrial waste.

Regulations and Standards

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The Controller conforms to the following standards.
EC Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC)
EN standard (European Standard) EN61326
UL Standard UL61010-1

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- Crimp terminals

8.5 mm max. 8.5 mm max.

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