OMRON FZ3 User Guide

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Vision Sensor

FZ3 Series

User’s Manual

Cat. No. Z290-E1-01

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the FZ3 Series. This manual provides information regarding functions, performance and operating methods that are required for using the FZ3 Series. When using the FZ3 Series, be sure to observe the following:

• The FZ3 Series 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.

1. Before Operation

Operation Flow ………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Layouts of Screens/Windows ………………………………………………………………………………9

Layout of Main Screen (ADJUST Window) ……………………………………………………………9 Layout of Main Screen (RUN Window)…………………………………………………………………12 Layout of Edit Flow Window ……………………………………………………………………………15 Layout of Property Setting Window ……………………………………………………………………17

Checking System Configuration …………………………………………………………………………18

Basic Configuration of FZ3 Series………………………………………………………………………18

Preparing Controllers and Cameras ………………………………………………………………………19

Preparing Controllers ……………………………………………………………………………………19 Adjusting Cameras ………………………………………………………………………………………19 Intelligent Camera (with Lighting Function) ……………………………………………………………20

Input Operations ……………………………………………………………………………………………21

Operation of Touch Pen …………………………………………………………………………………21 Basic Operation of Mouse and Trackball ………………………………………………………………21

Returning Controller to Factory Settings …………………………………………………………………23

Initializing Controller [System Initialization] ……………………………………………………………23 Restarting Controller [System Restart]…………………………………………………………………23

Saving Settings and Turning Power Off …………………………………………………………………24

Turning Off LCD …………………………………………………………………………………………24

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2. Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

What Is a Scene?……………………………………………………………………………………………28

Scene Examples …………………………………………………………………………………………28 What Is a Scene Group?……………………………………………………………………………………32 Creating a Scene ……………………………………………………………………………………………33 Processing Item Selection Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………35

Selecting Measurement Processing Items Using a Chart ……………………………………………35

Selecting Measurement Processing Items According to the Measurement Method and Purpose

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Editing Processing Units in Scenes ………………………………………………………………………48 Switching Scenes and Scene Groups ……………………………………………………………………50

Switching Scenes ………………………………………………………………………………………50

Switching Scene Groups ………………………………………………………………………………50 Editing Scenes ………………………………………………………………………………………………52

Copying a Scene …………………………………………………………………………………………52

Clearing a Scene …………………………………………………………………………………………52

Renaming a Scene and Adding a Description…………………………………………………………53 Editing Scene Groups ………………………………………………………………………………………55

Copying a Scene Group …………………………………………………………………………………55

Deleting a Scene Group …………………………………………………………………………………56

Renaming a Scene Group ………………………………………………………………………………56

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3. Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

ADJUST Window and RUN Window………………………………………………………………………60

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ADJUST Window …………………………………………………………………………………………60

RUN Window ……………………………………………………………………………………………60

Switching to the RUN Window …………………………………………………………………………62

Switching to the ADJUST Window ……………………………………………………………………62 Performing Test Measurement ……………………………………………………………………………63 Key Points for Adjustment …………………………………………………………………………………65

Stabilizing Measurement ………………………………………………………………………………65

Shortening Processing Time ……………………………………………………………………………67 Arranging the RUN Window ………………………………………………………………………………68

Displaying Multiple Windows Together ………………………………………………………………68

Changing Display Contents ……………………………………………………………………………69

Enlarging Measurement Images [Zoom Images] ……………………………………………………73

Displaying Flow and Detailed Results …………………………………………………………………73

Switching the RUN Window to Fast View Mode [Select RUN Mode] ………………………………74

Changing Display Contents on the RUN Window Measurement Information Display Area ……75

Changing Functions That Can Be Operated from the RUN Window Tool Box ……………………75 Useful Functions for Operation ……………………………………………………………………………76

Remeasuring Saved Images ……………………………………………………………………………76

Improving Adjustment Efficiency ………………………………………………………………………77

Changing Judgement Conditions without Stopping Measurement …………………………………79

Changing Regions as a Batch [Shift area] ……………………………………………………………81

Monitoring Measurement Value Trends ………………………………………………………………82

Logging Measurement Values and Measurement Images …………………………………………82

Analyzing Logging Data …………………………………………………………………………………88

Clearing Measurement Results …………………………………………………………………………90

Clearing Saved Images …………………………………………………………………………………90

Capturing Screens ………………………………………………………………………………………91

4. Saving/Loading Data

Basic Knowledge about Data Saving ……………………………………………………………………94

About Saving Areas………………………………………………………………………………………94

About USB Drive Names ………………………………………………………………………………94 Saving Settings Data to Controller Memory………………………………………………………………96

When Using Scene Group 0 ……………………………………………………………………………96

When Using Scene Groups 1 to 31 ……………………………………………………………………96 Saving Settings Data to RAMDisk/USB Device …………………………………………………………98 Saving Logging Images to RAMDisk/USB Device ……………………………………………………100 Copying/Moving Files ……………………………………………………………………………………101 Loading Settings Data to Controller ……………………………………………………………………103

5. Changing the System Environment

Setting Conditions for Camera Use ……………………………………………………………………106

Checking Camera Connections [Camera Connection] ……………………………………………106

Setting Trigger Delay [Inter-camera Setting]…………………………………………………………106 Setting Conditions Related to Operation during Measurement ………………………………………108 Setting the System Operation Environment ……………………………………………………………110

Setting the Date and Time [Date-time Setting] ………………………………………………………110

Selecting the Language [Language Setting] …………………………………………………………110

Setting the Fan Rotation Speed [Fan Control Setting]………………………………………………111

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Setting the Start-up Status [Startup Setting] …………………………………………………………112

Setting the RUN Window Display [RUN mode View Setting] ………………………………………114

Setting the RUN Window Shortcut [Create Shortcut] ………………………………………………115

Setting the Encoder Trigger [Encoder Trigger Setting] ……………………………………………115

Setting the STEP Input Detection Pulse Width [STEP Setting] ……………………………………116

Setting the RUN Window Password [Password Setting]……………………………………………117

Checking System Information [System Information] ………………………………………………119

6. Methods for Connecting and Communicating with External Devices

About Connecting with External Devices ………………………………………………………………122 Communicating through Serial Communication (PLC Link) …………………………………………123

Communication Processing Flow (PLC Link) ………………………………………………………123

Setting Communication Specifications (Ethernet - PLC Link) ……………………………………123

Setting Communication Specifications (RS-232C/422-PLC Link) …………………………………126

Memory Allocation (PLC Link)…………………………………………………………………………129

Command Control (PLC Link) …………………………………………………………………………131

Data Output (PLC Link) ………………………………………………………………………………140

Timing Chart (PLC Link) ………………………………………………………………………………140

Ladder Program Example (PLC Link)…………………………………………………………………144 Controlling/Outputting through Serial Communication (Non-procedure) ……………………………145

Communication Processing Flow (Non-procedure) …………………………………………………145

Setting Communication Specifications (Ethernet - Non-procedure) ………………………………145

Setting Communication Specifications (RS-232C/422 - Non-procedure)…………………………147

Checking Communication Status (Non-procedure) …………………………………………………149

Command Format (Non-procedure) …………………………………………………………………150

Command List (Non-procedure) ………………………………………………………………………151

Output Format (Non-procedure) ………………………………………………………………………176 Controlling/Outputting through Parallel Communication ………………………………………………178

Setting Communication Specifications (Parallel Interface)…………………………………………178

Checking Communication Status (Parallel Interface) ………………………………………………180

I/O Format (Parallel Interface)…………………………………………………………………………181

Timing Chart ……………………………………………………………………………………………183 Externally Outputting Data through FTP ………………………………………………………………192

Setting Communication Specifications ………………………………………………………………192

Communication Example ………………………………………………………………………………193

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7. External Reference Tables

Input image…………………………………………………………………………………………………198

Measurement Image Switching ………………………………………………………………………198 Measurement ………………………………………………………………………………………………199

Search ……………………………………………………………………………………………………199

Flexible Search …………………………………………………………………………………………200

Sensitive Search ………………………………………………………………………………………201

ECM Search ……………………………………………………………………………………………203

EC Circle Search ………………………………………………………………………………………204

Shape Search+ …………………………………………………………………………………………206

Classification ……………………………………………………………………………………………208

Edge Position ……………………………………………………………………………………………209

Edge Pitch ………………………………………………………………………………………………210

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Scan Edge Position ……………………………………………………………………………………211

Scan Edge Width ………………………………………………………………………………………212

Color Data ………………………………………………………………………………………………213

Gravity and Area ………………………………………………………………………………………214

Labeling …………………………………………………………………………………………………216

Label Data ………………………………………………………………………………………………217

Labeling+ ………………………………………………………………………………………………218

Defect ……………………………………………………………………………………………………222

Precise Defect …………………………………………………………………………………………222

Fine Matching……………………………………………………………………………………………223

Character Inspection……………………………………………………………………………………224

Date Verification ………………………………………………………………………………………225

Model Dictionary ………………………………………………………………………………………226

Barcode+…………………………………………………………………………………………………227

2D Code+ ………………………………………………………………………………………………228

Circle Angle ……………………………………………………………………………………………230 Compensate image ………………………………………………………………………………………231

Position Compensation…………………………………………………………………………………231

Trapezoidal Correction+ ………………………………………………………………………………231

Filtering …………………………………………………………………………………………………232

Background Suppression ………………………………………………………………………………232

Color Gray Filter…………………………………………………………………………………………233

Extract Color Filter………………………………………………………………………………………234

Anti Color Shading………………………………………………………………………………………235

Stripes Removal Filter+ ………………………………………………………………………………235

Halation Cut+ ……………………………………………………………………………………………236

Panorama+ ………………………………………………………………………………………………236

Polar Transformation …………………………………………………………………………………237 Support measurement ……………………………………………………………………………………238

Calculation ………………………………………………………………………………………………238

Line Regression…………………………………………………………………………………………238

Circle Regression ………………………………………………………………………………………239

Calibration+ ……………………………………………………………………………………………239

Set Unit Data ……………………………………………………………………………………………240

Get Unit Data ……………………………………………………………………………………………240

Set Unit Figure …………………………………………………………………………………………240

Get Unit Figure …………………………………………………………………………………………240

Trend Monitor……………………………………………………………………………………………241

Image Logging …………………………………………………………………………………………242

Data Logging ……………………………………………………………………………………………242

Elapsed Time ……………………………………………………………………………………………243

Wait ………………………………………………………………………………………………………243 Branch ………………………………………………………………………………………………………244

Conditional Branch ……………………………………………………………………………………244

DI Branch ………………………………………………………………………………………………244 Output result ………………………………………………………………………………………………245

Data Output ……………………………………………………………………………………………245

Parallel Data Output ……………………………………………………………………………………245

Parallel Judgement Output ……………………………………………………………………………246

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Display result ………………………………………………………………………………………………247

Result Display …………………………………………………………………………………………247

Display Image File………………………………………………………………………………………247

Display Last NG Image …………………………………………………………………………………247

8. Appendixes

About Lenses ………………………………………………………………………………………………250 Error Messages and Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………256 FAQ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………259

During Start-up …………………………………………………………………………………………259

During Operation ………………………………………………………………………………………259

For Measurement ………………………………………………………………………………………260

About Parallel Interface ………………………………………………………………………………260

About Serial Interface (RS-232C/422 Connection) …………………………………………………261 Measurement Mechanism ………………………………………………………………………………262

Color Processing Mechanism …………………………………………………………………………262

Search Processing Mechanism ………………………………………………………………………262

Edge Detection Measurement…………………………………………………………………………266

Defect Detection Measurement ………………………………………………………………………268

Handling Coordinates …………………………………………………………………………………269 Terminology Explanations ………………………………………………………………………………271 Basic Knowledge about Operations ……………………………………………………………………275

Inputting Values …………………………………………………………………………………………275

Inputting Text ……………………………………………………………………………………………275

Selecting Files and Folders ……………………………………………………………………………276

Available Operations in Select File Window …………………………………………………………278

Using the Zoom Function ………………………………………………………………………………279 Setting Figures ……………………………………………………………………………………………281

Layout of Figure Setting Area …………………………………………………………………………281

Setting Methods…………………………………………………………………………………………282

About OR Setting/NOT Setting ………………………………………………………………………290 About Number of Logging Images ………………………………………………………………………292 About Limits on the Number of Image Input Processing Items Used ………………………………293 About Max. Number of Loading Images during Multiple Image Input ………………………………295 Character Code Table ……………………………………………………………………………………296 Upper Limits of Processing Item Parameters …………………………………………………………297 About Memories Usable with FZ Series…………………………………………………………………298

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Index

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How This Manual Is Organized

This manual includes two manuals: the "User's Manual", which describes basic operations and settings for vision sensors, and the "Processing Item List Manual", which describes the setting options for each processing item.

Conventions Used in This Manual

Symbols

The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings.

Indicates relevant operational precautions that must be followed.

Indicates operation-related suggestions from OMRON.

Use of Quotation Marks and Brackets

In this manual, menus and other items are indicated as follows.

[ ] Menu Indicates the menu names or processing items shown in the menu bar.

" " Item name Indicates the item names displayed on the screen.

Version Upgrade Information

The newly added functions are described here

Revision history from Version 2.0 to 2.1

Added Function Note on Newly-Added Function Reference in Manual

Shape Search+ Handling size change

2D Code+ Support code colors

Measurement is now possible even when the size of measurement objects change.

Measurement is now possible for white 2D codes on black backgrounds.

Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", " Shape Search+" (p.94)

R e fe r e n c e : "P r o c e s s in g It e m L ist M a n u al", " 2 D C o d e +" ( p .2 6 5 )

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Before Operation

This chapter describes the basic flow and preparations before beginning operation.

Reference: Operation Flow (p.8)

Reference: Layouts of Screens/Windows (p.9)

Reference: Checking System Configuration (p.18)

Reference: Preparing Controllers and Cameras (p.19)

Reference: Input Operations (p.21)

Reference: Returning Controller to Factory Settings (p.23)

Reference: Saving Settings and Turning Power Off (p.24)

Before Operation

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Before Operation

Operation Flow

Operation flow is explained here.

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Layouts of Screens/Windows

Screens vary with the status of the operation being performed. The structure of some typical screens and the functions for the various buttons are described here.

Before Operation

Layout of Main Screen (ADJUST Window)

This screen is used to check whether measurement is being performed correctly according to the set conditions.

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Before Operation

Menu Bar

Select operations and settings menus related to measurement.

Measurement Information Display Area

Overall judgement

Displays a scene's overall judgement result ( [OK]/ [NG]). Processing time

Displays the time required for the measurement process. Status display

Displays the scene group number, scene number, external output status, and image mode for the currently displayed scene.

Toolbar

Commonly-used functions appear in the toolbar.

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Edit flow The Edit Flow window is displayed. Addition and deletion of processing units and switching of the processing sequence is performed in the Edit Flow window.

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Data save Setting data is saved into the internal flash memory in the controller. Make sure to save when settings have been modified.

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Scene switch To switch a scene group or scene.

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Measure/Stop meas.

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Starts/stops measurement.

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Switch to RUN mode Switches to the RUN window.

Image Display Area

Displays the measured image.

Property setting buttons

Displays the name of the currently selected processing item.Moving to the property setting window can be done by tapping here.

Control Area

Displays "Test measurement", "Flow", "Detail result", and "Image display".

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Test measurement Use when test measurement conditions and images that have been acquired are used for remeasurement.

Before Operation

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Flow Displays the judgement results for the flow and each unit.

1. Moves to the top processing unit with an NG error.

2. Moves to the next processing unit with an NG error.

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Detail result The detailed measurement results of the processing units selected in the measurement flow are displayed as text.

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Before Operation

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Image display Sets the display method for the Image Display area.

Measurement Manager Bar

[Capture]

Saves the content displayed on the monitor as an image. Reference: Set the save destination for captured images. (p.92)

[LCD Off] (Displayed only with LCD-integrated controllers.)

Turns off power to the LCD monitor. Tap the bottom of the monitor screen to turn on power to the LCD monitor again.

Layout of Main Screen (RUN Window)

This window is used during operation.

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Measurement Information Display Area

Before Operation

Overall judgement

Displays a scene's overall judgement result ( [OK]/ [NG]). The judgement results for each processing unit are displayed in the Control area.

Processing time

Displays the time required for the measurement process. Scene Group Name, Scene Name

Displays the scene group number and the scene number of the currently displayed scene.

Image Display Area

Displays the measured image.

Property setting buttons

Displays the name of the currently selected processing item.

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Before Operation

Control Area

Displays [Flow], [Detail result], [Image display], and [Tool box].

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Flow Displays the judgement results for the flow and each unit.

1. Moves to the top processing unit with an NG error.

2. Moves to the next processing unit with an NG error.

Note

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The size of the processing unit buttons can be changed through [View] menu - [Display the enlarged flow] in the

ADJUST Window.

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Detail result The detailed measurement results of the processing units selected in the measurement flow are displayed as text.

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Image display Sets the display method for the Image Display area.

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Tool box Starts and stops simplified non-stop adjustment, and switches to the ADJUST window.

Items for which operation is performed in the ADJUST window can be allocated to buttons, and they can then be executed in the RUN window.

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Measurement Manager Bar

[Capture]

Saves the content displayed on the monitor as an image. Reference: Set the save destination for captured images. (p.92)

[LCD Off] (Displayed only with LCD-integrated controllers.)

Turns off power to the LCD monitor. Tap the bottom of the monitor screen to turn on power to the LCD monitor again.

Layout of Edit Flow Window

This window is for compiling the measurement flow.Flow parts are displayed on the right side and the measurement flow is displayed on the left. If the measurement trigger is activated, processing is executed in sequence starting from the top of the flow.

Before Operation

Unit List

Lists the processing units included in the flow. You can create a flow for a scene by adding processing items to the unit list.

Property Setting Buttons

Displays the property setting window where detailed settings can be performed. End Marker

Indicates the end of the flow. Edit Flow Buttons

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Search up/Search down

Before Operation

Searching can be performed to find out what position a processing item occupies in the unit list.

The icon for the processing item to be searched for is selected in the processing item tree and clicked.

This function is convenient when setting long flows.

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Select top/Select bottom

Selects the processing unit at the top or bottom of the flow.

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Select above/Select below

Selects the processing unit located one above or one below the currently selected processing unit.

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Rename Displays a window for renaming the selected processing unit.

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Move up/Move down Moves the selected processing unit upward or downward.

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Copy Copies the selected processing unit.

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Paste Pastes the copied processing unit immediately before the selected processing unit.Pasting cannot be performed if any operations other than paste are performed after copying.

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Delete Deletes the selected processing unit.

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Append (Bottom) Adds a processing unit to the bottom of the flow.

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Insert Inserts a new processing unit immediately before the selected processing unit.

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New folder Used when multiple processing units are managed as one group.

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Shift area Changes related figure data in one batch.

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Multiple selection Used when processing units are copied or deleted together.

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Set Displays the processing item setting window for the selected processing unit.

Display Options

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Show guide When checked, explanations for processing items are displayed.

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Enlarge flow When checked, the "a Unit list" flow is displayed with large icons.

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Enlarge item tree When checked, the "f Processing item tree" is displayed with large icons.

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Ref. other Scene's flow When checked, other scene flows within the same scene group can be referred to.

Processing Item Tree

This area is for selecting processing items to add to the flow.Processing items are classified by type and displayed as a tree. Tapping the plus sign "+" of any item displays expanded contents

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below that item. Tapping the minus sign "-" of any item collapses the expanded contents. When "Ref. other Scene's flow" is checked, the scene select box and other scene flows are displayed.

Guide

Shows an explanation for the processing item selected in the processing item tree.These are used as reference when selecting processing items. To display guides, check "Show guide" in "e Display options".

Layout of Property Setting Window

This window is used for detailed setting of measurement parameters and judgement conditions for processing items.

Before Operation

Item Tab Area

Displays the settings items for the processing unit currently being set.Perform settings starting with the item on the left.

Detail Area

Set detailed items. Image Display Area

Displays camera images, figures, and coordinates. Zoom Browser Area

Zooms in and out from the displayed image.

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Before Operation

Checking System Configuration

This product is a vision sensor for performing image processing measurement through a controller of objects photographed using a camera.By connecting an external device such as a PC, measurement commands can be input and measurement results can be output from the external device.

Basic Configuration of FZ3 Series

*1: The touch pen is an accessory of a controller. *2: FZ-SC2M and FZ-S2M cannot be connected with the FZ3-3 /FZ3-H3 controllers. *3: Lenses for small-size cameras are required for small-size 300,000-pixel cameras. *4: FZ-SC5M and FZ-S5M can only be connected with the FZ3-70 /FZ3-H70 controllers.

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Preparing Controllers and Cameras

Preparing Controllers

No special preparation is required with this product as processing items are pre-installed.Please check that the controller is switched on and that the Main screen is displayed. For details, see the User's Manual. The first time the program is started up, the Language Setting window is displayed, so select the language. Reference: Selecting the Language [Language Setting] (p.110)

Adjusting Cameras

Confirm what kind of images are being taken. Adjust the position of measurement objects and the focus of the lens.

Tap [ ] of "Image mode" in [Image display] of the Main screen Control area, and select

"Through". The through images captured from the camera are viewed in the Image Display area. Reference: Changing Display Contents (p.69)

Before Operation

Note

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The same operation is available by tapping [View] - [Image mode] - [Through].

Adjust the position of measurement objects so that they display at the center of the monitor.

Adjust the focal distance of the lens.

When using an auto-focus camera or an intelligent camera, focus and the iris can be automatically adjusted.

Note

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If a camera is used together with a lens, turn the focus ring of the lens to adjust the focus.

Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Lens Setting" (p.21)

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The light intensity of an intelligent camera can be adjusted from the controller.

Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Lighting Control" (p.18)

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Before Operation

Important

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When using a small-size digital camera, check that the model and serial number of the camera head and camera amplifier match.When a camera head and camera amplifier of different models and serial numbers are connected, they may not operate correctly.

Intelligent Camera (with Lighting Function)

Proper lighting is of crucial importance to vision sensors. If an intelligent camera is connected, lighting can be controlled from the controller. Features of intelligent cameras are as follows:

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A single camera enables testing of illumination from various angles, so it is possible to shorten

the lighting setting time and test measurement time.

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The controller controls lighting, so lighting can be adjusted depending upon the product type.

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Reproducibility of lighting settings is improved.

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Settings can be modified without changing lighting.

Reference: "Processing Items List Manual", "Screen Adjust Settings (Camera Image Input)" (p.18)

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Input Operations

Input operations differ depending on the type of controller.

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Controller integrated with LCD: Operation with touch pen

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BOX-type controller: Operation with mouse and trackball

Operation of Touch Pen

With a Controller integrated with LCD, perform the following operations when operating the touch screen with the touch pen.

Tapping

Lightly touch the screen once with the touch pen and immediately take it off. Perform when selecting items, etc.

Before Operation

Drag

Draw while pressing on the screen lightly with the touch pen.

Important

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Be sure to use the supplied touch pen for touch screen operations.Using a pencil or ballpoint pen may damage

the touch screen.

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In addition, response to operations may be delayed if the screen is tapped continuously and rapidly.

Basic Operation of Mouse and Trackball

With a BOX-type controller, use a mouse with a USB interface or commercially-available trackball. (See the list for recommended products. Please refer to the product catalog.)

Note

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Do not use the right mouse button, scroll wheel, or other buttons.

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Before Operation

Click

Press the left mouse button once. Perform when selecting items, etc.

Note

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This document primarily describes operations using the term "tapping". When using a mouse or trackball, read

"Tapping" to mean "Clicking".

Drag

Move the mouse with the left mouse button held down.

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Returning Controller to Factory Settings

All controller settings can be restored to factory default status (initialization). In addition, the controller can be restarted.

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Reference: Initializing Controller [System Initialization] (p.23)

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Reference: Restarting Controller [System Restart] (p.23)

Initializing Controller [System Initialization]

Restores the controller to factory default status. Before initialization, back up required data such as scene data and system data. Reference: Saving Settings Data to RAMDisk/USB Device (p.98)

On the Main screen, tap [System] - [Controller] - [System initialization].

The System Initialization window is displayed. Tap [Execute].

Before Operation

A confirmation window is displayed. Tap [Yes].

The controller is initialized and restarts.

Restarting Controller [System Restart]

Restart the controller. Before restarting, back up required data such as scene data and system data. Reference: Saving Settings Data to Controller Memory (p.96)

On the Main screen, tap [System] - [Controller] - [System restart].

The System Restart window is displayed. Tap [OK].

The controller restarts.

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Before Operation

Saving Settings and Turning Power Off

Before turning off power to the controller, perform the following operations to save the data that you have set. The controller loads scene data from the flash memory each time it is started up. Therefore, the power is turned off without saving data to the flash memory and any changes made will not be saved.

On the Main screen (the ADJUST window), tap [Data save] in the toolbar to save the set data.

Exit after powering off the controller.

Note

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Data to be saved Scene data and system data are saved in the controller.Logging images and data saved in the RAMDisk are not saved. Perform any of the following procedures to keep this data.

- Copy data saved in the RAMDisk to the USB memory. Reference: Copying/Moving Files (p.101)

- Change the save destination for logging data to the USB memory. Reference: Saving Logging Images to RAMDisk/USB Device (p.100)

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When using the scene group function The scene data set in scene group 0 is saved in the controller.The scene data from scene groups 1 to 31 is saved to the USB memory and overwrites previous saved data.

Turning Off LCD

This function is specific to FZ3-300/700 series LCD monitor integrated controllers. Turn off the LCD monitor only without turning off the controller.

Open the measurement manager bar at the bottom right of the Main screen and tap [LCD Off].

A confirmation message is displayed. Tap [OK].

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Power to the LCD monitor is turned off.

Turning LCD On Again

This function is specific to FZ3-300/700 series LCD monitor integrated controllers. Tap the lower part of the monitor screen. The LCD will then be switched on.

Before Operation

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Before Operation

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

A measurement flow consisting of a series of combined processing items is called a scene.This chapter explains how to create and edit scenes.

Reference: What Is a Scene? (p.28)

Reference: What Is a Scene Group? (p.32)

Reference: Creating a Scene (p.33)

Reference: Processing Item Selection Guidelines (p.35)

Reference: Editing Processing Units in Scenes (p.48)

Reference: Switching Scenes and Scene Groups (p.50)

Reference: Editing Scenes (p.52)

Reference: Editing Scene Groups (p.55)

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

What Is a Scene?

Processing items for use with various measurement objects and measurement objectives are provided in this product. By combining and executing these processing items, measurement adapted to the purpose can be implemented. A combination of processing items is called a "scene" and scenes can be easily created by combining processing items that are suited to the measurement purpose from the list of processing items provided.

Changing the set-up using the scene function

Multiple scenes can be created.For example, by creating scenes for each measurement object such as using "Scene 0" to inspect an "ABC" label and "Scene 1" to inspect an "XYZ" label, changing the set-up can be performed smoothly just by changing the scene even when the measurement object and measurement objective have changed. Reference: Switching Scenes and Scene Groups (p.50) Up to 32 scenes can be set. In case where over 32 scenes are required, these can be divided into scene groups for easier management. Reference: What Is a Scene Group? (p.32)

Scene Examples

The processing items registered to the scene are called processing units. In the Edit Flow window where scenes are created, select processing items required for measurement and add them to the flow. The number at the top of the processing unit is called the "Unit No.". If the measurement trigger is activated, processing is executed in the numerical sequence of the processing unit numbers.

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Example) Normal measurement

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Note

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The processing item "Camera Image Input" is set in processing unit 0 beforehand.

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Example) When adding Position Compensation for two measurement objects in the same field of view

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Example) When judging type from the image and dividing later inspection conditions according to type (branch processing)

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

What Is a Scene Group?

A "scene group" refers to a grouping of 32 individual scenes.Creating a scene group is convenient when increasing the number of scenes and when managing a number of scenes according to category. USB memory is required for creating a scene group.Scene group 0 is saved in the controller while scene groups 1 to 31 are saved in USB memory.

Note

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The maximum number of scenes that can be used is 1024.32 scenes are handled as 1 scene group, and up to 32 scene groups can be set. In other words, 32 scenes x 32 scene groups = 1024 scenes, which is the maximum number that can be used.

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There are multiple USB ports on the controller, but it is necessary to assign the drive name "USBDisk" to the USB memory in which the data for the scene group being used is stored.When other USB memory devices are already inserted, perform this operation after removing all USB memory devices other than the one in which the scene group data is stored.

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If the USB memory capacity is insufficient for the data size, the number of scenes it is possible to set can be set lower than 1024.The scene data size varies depending on the contents of settings.

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The data size that can be set (data memory capacity) can be checked in the system menu. Reference: Checking System Information [System Information] (p.119)

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Creating a Scene

This section explains methods for adding a new processing unit to a scene.

Display the scene to edit on the Main screen.

Reference: Switching Scenes and Scene Groups (p.50) Tap [Edit flow] in Toolbar.

The Edit Flow window is displayed. Select a processing item to be added from the processing item tree.

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Tap [Append].

The selected processing item is appended at the bottom of the unit list (flow).

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Continue to add processing units.Repeat the steps after Reference: 3 (p.33) .

Note

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Limitations on settings The number of image input processing items that can be used is limited. Reference: About Limits on the Number of Image Input Processing Items Used (p.293)

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Either tap the icon of the processing unit to be set or tap the Set button.

The property setting window is displayed.Set detailed conditions. The displayed contents vary depending on the processing item.

Set conditions.

The displayed contents vary depending on the processing item.

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Processing Item Selection Guidelines

Processing items for performing measurement are provided with this product. Application-oriented measurement can be configured by combining processing items or changing the settings of processing items. The method for searching for processing items appropriate to the target measurement is shown here.

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Reference: Selecting Measurement Processing Items Using a Chart (p.35)

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Reference: Selecting Measurement Processing Items According to the Measurement Method

and Purpose (p.42)

Selecting Measurement Processing Items Using a Chart

Select processing items appropriate to the target using the chart.

Item References

Performing position compensation for objects

Measuring the position of objects

Inspecting the status of objects

Inspecting for defective products

Reference: Position Compensation (p.36)

Reference: Locating (Measurement Objects Not Inclined) (p.37) Reference: Locating (Measurement Objects Inclined) (p.38)

Reference: Internal and External Inspection (p.38) Reference: Presence Inspection (p.39) Reference: Dimension Inspection/Measurement (p.39) Reference: Text Comparison/Inspection (p.40) Reference: Quantity Inspection/Measurement (p.41)

Reference: Defect/Contamination Inspection (p.41) Reference: Burr Inspection (p.40) Reference: Inspection for Presence of Different Objects (p.42)

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Position Compensation

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Locating (Measurement Objects Not Inclined)

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Locating (Measurement Objects Inclined)

Internal and External Inspection

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Presence Inspection

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Dimension Inspection/Measurement

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Burr Inspection

Text Comparison/Inspection

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Defect/Contamination Inspection

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Quantity Inspection/Measurement

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Inspection for Presence of Different Objects

Hole Position Measurement

Selecting Measurement Processing Items According to the Measurement Method and Purpose

This section describes methods for selecting processing items appropriate to different measurement objectives such as counting quantities, checking for deformation, and checking for contamination.

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Reference: Measuring Positions (p.43)

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Reference: Detecting Defects and Foreign Materials (p.44)

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Reference: Count (p.44)

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Reference: Measuring Dimensions (p.45)

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Reference: Measuring Folding of Papers and Sheets (p.45)

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Reference: Checking the Interior/Exterior and Direction (p.45)

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Reference: Checking for Mixing of Different Objects (p.46)

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Reference: Checking for Deformation (p.47)

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Reference: Inspecting Characters (p.47)

Measuring positions

Method,

objective

Positioning of low-contrast measurement objects

Label position detection

Robot arm positioning

Position measurement for measurement objects with variations

[ECM Search] Effective for location positioning of measurement objects, such as LCD substrates, glass substrates, and sheets, which have low contrast and in which color differences at measurement locations are not obvious. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "ECM Search" (p.73)

[Edge Position] Effective for detecting whether the label position is off-center, raised or lowered, and whether the label is affixed on bottles and cans. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Edge Position" (p.114)

[Search] Effective for position measurement that includes tilting of the measurement object due to handling with robot arms. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Search" (p.42)

[Flexible Search] Effective for position measurement of measurement objects in which there are variations in markings or shape such as with inspection of packaging, etc. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Flexible Search" (p.53)

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

References

[Search] If the shape and background of the measurement object are constant, a processing item such as one that registers an image as a model and searches for this image is effective. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Search" (p.42)

Other positioning

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Detecting defects and foreign materials

Method, objective References

Detecting defects, contaminations and spots on plain measurement objects

Scratches, burrs

[Defect] Effective for detection of contamination or spots on plain backgrounds. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Defect" (p.208)

[Defect] Effective for exterior detection of scratches and burrs on parts. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Defect" (p.208)

Inspection for minor scratches, contamination and backgrounds other than plain backgrounds

[Fine Matching] Effective for detection of minor defects and contamination on labels, etc. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Fine Matching" (p.224)

Count

Method, objective References

[Edge Pitch] Effective when calculating the number of IC or connector pins. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Edge Pitch" (p.124)

Inspection for number of pins

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Measuring dimensions

Method,

objective

Measuring width of measurement objects

Dimension inspection of finished products

Dimension inspection for circular shapes and obliq uely -sha ped parts

[Edge Position] Effective when measuring the width of measurement objects. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Edge Position" (p.114)

[Edge Position] [Calculation] To measure the dimensions of finished products, combine [Edge Position] and [Calculation]. Use [Edge Position] to measure position, and [Calculation] to calculate dimensions by calculating the distance between positions. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Edge Position" (p.114) Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Calculation" (p.328)

[Edge Position] [Calculation] [Edge Position] is effective when measuring the dimensions of circular work pieces and tilted measurement objects. Use this processing item to measure positions, and calculate dimensions by calculating the spacing between positions with [Calculation]. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Edge Position" (p.114) Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Calculation" (p.328)

Measuring folding of papers and sheets

Method, objective References

Checking for folding on plain measurement objects

[Defect] Effective when checking for folding on plain work pieces. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Defect" (p.208)

References

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Checking the interior/exterior and direction

Method, objective References

[Flexible Search] Effective when there is variation in the size and position of the markings to be checked. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Flexible Search" (p.53)

Interior/exterior and orientation inspection through presence of markings

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[Fine Matching] Effective when there are patterns on the background of markings, markings have a complex shape, or precision is required for measurement of markings. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Fine Matching" (p.224)

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

When precision is required for measurement of markings

Checking for mixing of different objects

Method, objective References

[Flexible Search] Effective for inspection of mixing of different objects in which there are variations with markings and the shape of measurement objects. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Flexible Search" (p.53)

Inspection for mixing of different measurement objects with variations

Inspection for mixing of different objects for objects with plain background

When precision is required for inspection of mixing of different objects

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[Search] Effective for inspection of mixing of different objects for packaging that has plain background. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Search" (p.42)

[Fine Matching] Effective when precision is required for inspection of mixing of different objects such as inspection of nameplates and objects other than those with plain backgrounds. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Fine Matching" (p.224)

Checking for deformation

Method, objective References

Deformation checking when there are multiple acceptable shapes

When more precisely measuring the shape

[Flexible Search] Effective when performing inspection for deformation of measurement objects based on multiple acceptable shapes. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Flexible Search" (p.53)

[Fine Matching] Effective when inspecting the shape of work pieces to a high degree of precision.. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Fine Matching" (p.224)

Inspecting characters

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Method,

objective

Inspecting the date

Inspecting arbitrary character strings

Registering character strings

References

[Date Verification] Effective when inspecting date character strings that show the production date, etc. The verification date can be set automatically. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Date Verification" (p.242)

[Character Inspection] Effective when inspecting arbitrary character strings. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Character Inspection" (p.235)

[Model Dictionary] To inspect character strings with [Date Verification] or [Character Inspection], register the target character strings with [Model Dictionary]. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Model Dictionary" (p.251)

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Editing Processing Units in Scenes

In the Edit Flow window, editing buttons in the window can be used to change the order of processing units within the scene or to delete processing units.

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Searching processing units ( ) ( )

Convenient when the processing unit you want to select is not displayed on the screen.

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Selecting a processing unit ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

In addition to tapping the property setting button icons, the editing buttons can be used to automatically select the processing unit at the top or bottom, or above or below an arbitrarily selected processing unit in the unit list.

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Specifying the position for a processing unit and adding it ( ) ( )

Adds and inserts a processing unit at the bottom position of the scene or another specified position.

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Moving a processing unit ( ) ( )

Moves a processing unit within a scene and changes the processing order.

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Copying and pasting a processing unit ( ) ( )

Copies and pastes a processing unit while maintaining settings data.

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Deleting a processing unit ( )

Deletes processing units within a scene.

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Changing the name of a processing unit ( )

Changes the name of a processing units within a scene.

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Setting details of a processing unit ( )

Sets the properties of any processing unit in a scene.

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Shift area( )

Changes related figure data in one batch.

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Creating a folder ( )

Select when multiple processing units are to be managed as one group.

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Operating processing units as a group ( ) Used when processing units are copied or deleted together.A checkbox is displayed in the processing unit if [Multiple selection] is tapped. Checked processing units can be operated as a group.

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Referring to other scene flows ( ) Units of other scenes can be referred to and added to the current scene flow. Selecting a scene to refer to displays the flow for that scene.

Note

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If a processing unit is inserted, the numbers for the subsequent processing units increase by one.With processing items related to results output or branch control, the numbers for processing units set as references also automatically increase by one.

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If a button other than [Paste] is tapped after pasting a processing unit, continued pasting of the processing cannot be performed.

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If a processing unit is deleted, the numbers for the subsequent processing units decrease by one.With processing items related to results output or branch control, the numbers for processing units set as references also automatically decrease by one.

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To make a specific processing unit not display in a flow on the ADJUST window or RUN window, insert a "*" (single byte) at the beginning of the processing unit name.

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Switching Scenes and Scene Groups

Set-up can be changed by changing the scene. With factory settings, the default display is scene 0 when the power is switched on. In addition, multiple scenes can be created (Scene 1 to 31). Also, when combined with the scene group function, up to 1024 scenes can be set. Instructions for switching scene groups and scenes can also be performed from external devices. Reference: Methods for Connecting and Communicating with External Devices (p.121)

Switching Scenes

Tap "Scene switch" in the toolbar on the Main screen.

The Switch Scene window is displayed.

Note

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The same operation is available by tapping [Scene] menu - [Scene switch].

Tap [ ] to select the scene to switch.

To switch a scene group, tap [Switch], then tap [ ] in the displayed window to select the scene group to switch.

Tap [OK].

The scene switches.

Switching Scene Groups

Switches to the scene group in which the scene to be edited is stored.

On the Main screen, tap [Scene] - [Scene maintenance].

The Scene Maintenance window is displayed.

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Tap [Switch] for the scene group.

The Switch Scene Group window is displayed. Switch to the scene group to edit.

Tap [ ] and select the scene group to edit.

Select whether a scene group should be saved when switching to another scene group.

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Setting

Setting item

Save scene group on switch scene

value

[Factory

default]

[Checked]

Unchecked

Description

When the scene group is switched, the data of the scene group before switching is saved.

The scene group data is not saved when switching to another scene group. Therefore, the switching period can be shortened.

Note

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The setting for whether to save a scene group during switching is linked to the settings of the Measurement Setting window. Reference: Setting Conditions Related to Operation during Measurement (p.108)

Tap [OK].

The scene group is switched and the screen returns to the Scene Maintenance window.

Important

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When a check is inserted in "Save scene group on switch scene", data may be lost if the power is cut off during scene group switching.During scene group switching, make sure that the power is not cut off.

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Editing Scenes

Copying a Scene

Copies and pastes scenes within a scene group. This is a convenient function for reusing a created scene with only one portion being changed.

On the Main screen, tap [Scene] - [Scene maintenance].

The Scene Maintenance window is displayed. In the scene list, tap the source scene to copy, and then tap [Copy].

In the scene list, tap the scene to which the copy is to be pasted and then tap [Paste].

The confirmation window for overwriting is displayed. Tap [Yes].

The copied scene data is written over the scene selected as the destination. Tap [Close].

Clearing a Scene

Clear scene settings and return to factory default values. This section describes how to initialize measurement contents for each scene.

On the Main screen, tap [Scene] - [Scene maintenance].

The Scene Maintenance window is displayed. Tap the scene to be cleared from scene list.

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Tap [Clear].

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

A confirmation message is displayed. Tap [Yes].

Scene data is cleared. Tap [Close].

Renaming a Scene and Adding a Description

Arbitrary descriptions can be added to each scene.This is convenient for making settings more easily understandable when managing many scenes.

On the Main screen, tap [Scene] - [Scene maintenance].

The Scene Maintenance window is displayed. Tap the scene to be renamed from scene list.

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Set "Scene name", "Author" and "Note".

Note

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Tap [Close].

Tap [...] for each item.

The soft keyboard is displayed. Set the name and a description.

"Scene name" and "Author" cannot be longer than 15 characters, and "Note" cannot be longer than 255 characters. ゜ and " cannot be used alone as a "Scene name".

When writing "Note", enter a line-break after 32 single-byte characters or 17 double-byte characters. Without a line break, the display of character strings is truncated.

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Editing Scene Groups

Copying or deleting can be done by scene group and scene groups can be arbitrarily renamed.

Note

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Make sure to check that a USB memory device has been inserted before performing this operation.

Copying a Scene Group

On the Main screen, tap [Scene] - [Scene maintenance].

The Scene Maintenance window is displayed. Tap [Edit].

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

The Scene Group Maintenance window is displayed. Select the scene group to copy and tap [Copy].

Select the copy destination scene group and tap [Paste].

The confirmation window for overwriting is displayed. Tap [Yes].

The copied scene group data is written over the scene group selected as the destination. Tap [Close].

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Deleting a Scene Group

Delete scene group data. The data to be deleted is shown as follows.

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Names set for a scene group

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All scene data within a scene group

On the Main screen, tap [Scene] - [Scene maintenance].

The Scene Maintenance window is displayed. Tap [Edit].

The Scene Group Maintenance window is displayed. Select the scene group to delete and tap [Clear].

A confirmation message is displayed. Tap [Yes].

Scene group data is deleted. Tap [Close].

Renaming a Scene Group

Scene groups can be arbitrarily named. This is convenient for managing more than one scene group.

On the Main screen, tap [Scene] - [Scene maintenance].

The Scene Maintenance window is displayed.

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Set "Scene group name".

Tap [Close].

Tap [...] for the "Scene group name".

The soft keyboard is displayed. Enter a new name.

Use 15 characters or less to Input words.

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

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Performing Test Measurement /Starting Operation

This chapter describes tests methods for checking whether correct measurement can be performed at the set conditions and describes useful functions for operation.

Reference: ADJUST Window and RUN Window (p.60)

Reference: Performing Test Measurement (p.63)

Reference: Key Points for Adjustment (p.65)

Reference: Arranging the RUN Window (p.68)

Reference: Useful Functions for Operation (p.76)

Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

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ADJUST Window and RUN Window

After test measurement and remeasurement are performed, check the measurement results. If there are problems, adjust the processing item setting values of the processing units.If the measurement results are stable, switch to the RUN window and perform measurement. This section describes the ADJUST window and RUN window.

Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

ADJUST Window

RUN Window

There are two types of RUN windows: Normal mode and fast view mode. Change the display speed according to the intended use.

Note

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Switching method for RUN window normal mode and fast view mode

Reference: Switching the RUN Window to Fast View Mode [Select RUN mode] (p.74)

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Method for setting display contents of RUN window

Reference: Setting the RUN Window Display [RUN Mode View Setting] (p.114)

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Normal Mode RUN Window

Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

When processing is taking a long time, it is necessary to check processing items and setting values. The time required for measurement is also displayed with the measurement results, so use this for reference.

Fast View Mode RUN Window

Simplifies display items and makes the display speed faster.

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Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

Switching to the RUN Window

Tap [Switch to RUN mode] in the ADJUST window.

Window switches to the RUN window.

Note

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You can make settings so that the RUN window is displayed whenever power to the controller is turned on.

Reference: Setting the Start-up Status [Startup Setting] (p.112)

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Lighting gradually gets darker if it is used for a long time, so adjust judgement conditions periodically.

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Without stopping a measurement in operation, you can change judgement conditions for a processing unit set in a scene. Reference: Changing Judgement Conditions without Stopping Measurement (p.79)

Switching to the ADJUST Window

Tap [Switch to ADJUST mode] in the RUN window tool box.

Switches to the ADJUST window.

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Performing Test Measurement

Test whether the intended measurement processing can be performed with the current setting contents.Look at test results and adjust the property settings of each processing unit. Perform measurement according to the conditions set in the displayed scene.

Display the Main screen (ADJUST window).

For the test conditions on the ADJUST window, set the following items.

Setting item Description

Place a check here when the measurement results on the ADJUST window are also

Output

Continuous meas.

to be output.Remove the check when test measurement for the device only is to be performed without results being output.

Place a check here when continuous measurement is to be performed. Tapping the [Measure] button starts continuous measurement.

Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

Tap [Measure] in the Toolbar.

Measurement is performed.

Note

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With continuous measurement, the [Measure] button changes to the [Stop meas.] button during the

measurement.To stop continuous measurement, tap [Stop meas.].

Check measurement results.

If necessary, adjust the setting values for each processing unit again.

Moving to the property window can be done directly by tapping the button of any processing unit set in the flow.

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Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

Note

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Test images can be saved.This function is called the logging function. After setting conditions, these test images can be used in performing test measurement again. Reference: Logging Measurement Values and Measurement Images (p.82)

Important

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The measurement interval and display update interval will vary for continuous measurement with test measurement settings and continuous measurement with serial commands/parallel commands. Evaluate the measurement interval and display update interval by watching actual operation.

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Key Points for Adjustment

This section describes key points for adjustment when aiming to improve measurement precision and shorten measurement time.

Stabilizing Measurement

This section describes key points for adjustment when measurement is not stable. There are two methods for improving measurement precision: Performing processing of images loaded from the camera (filtering) or adjusting settings and parameters.

Adjusting Parameters of Each Processing Item

Adjustment to improve precision and stability varies depending on the processing item. For details, see "Key Points for Adjustment" for each processing item in the Processing Item List Manual.

Processing Images (Filtering)

There are cases in which high-precision measurement is impossible such as when using images loaded from the camera that have noise, irregularities, or low contrast or when the background has patterns during defect measurement. In this case, measurement accuracy can be improved by performing processing of measurement images in advance. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Filtering" (p.290)

When measurement images have irregularities (search and location positioning are not stable)

The filtering items "Smoothing (strong and weak)" and "Median" are both effective.

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Smoothing (strong and weak)

This processing changes the shade of images so that irregularities are not as easily seen.

Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

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Median

In comparison with smoothing, "Median" allows for irregularities to be hidden without having to shade the edges of images.

When measurement images contain noise

The filtering items "Dilate" and "Erosion" are both effective.

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Dilate

When there is dark noise in an image, bright areas are enlarged to eliminate dark noise.

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Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

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Erosion

When there is bright noise in an image, bright areas are contracted to eliminate bright noise.

When contrast of measurement images is low (defect inspection is unstable)

The filtering items "Extract vertical edges", "Extract horizontal edges", and "Extract edges" are effective.

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Extract vertical edges

This extracts the vertical edges of an image.

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Extract horizontal edges

This extracts the horizontal edges of an image.

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Extract edges

This extracts the all edges of an image.

When unidentifiable shapes are present

The filtering item "Extract edges" is effective.

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Extract edges

This is used to make the profile clearer and the shape more identifiable.

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Shortening Processing Time

Find out which processing units are taking the most time and adjust the parameters of these processing items taking time.

Insert the processing item "Elapsed Time" after the processing unit for which time is to be

measured.

Execute measurement.

After tapping the "Detail result" area, tap the elapsed time processing unit where time is to be

checked. The elapsed time from the top of the flow to the relevant processing unit is displayed.

Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

Adjust the parameters of the processing units that are taking time.

For details on adjustment parameters, see "Key Points for Adjustment" for each processing item in the Processing Item List Manual.

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Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

Arranging the RUN Window

Displaying Multiple Windows Together

Multiple images can be displayed side by side in the Image Display area.

In "Image display" of the Main screen Control area, tap [ ] of the "Image layout" menu and

select the number of images to be displayed. The camera image view in the Image Display area switches according to the selected contents.

There are the following four image display patterns.

Item Description

Displays 1 image. Since images are enlarged, this is ideal for checking details.

1 image

2 images are displayed side by side. Suitable for when 2 cameras are connected and images are to be checked all at one time.

2 images

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4 images

Thumbnail

4 images are viewed together with one each at the left, right, upper, and lower positions.

Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

Suitable for when 4 cameras are connected and images are to be checked all at one time.

Displays four small images at the bottom and also one larger selected image. This view is preferable when you wish to check details of a certain image when four cameras are connected. Thumbnail display is not available in the RUN window (Fast view mode). When using the thumbnail display in the ADJUST window, the display will change to 4 images if you switch to the RUN window (Fast view mode).

Select which processing unit image to display for each image.

After tapping the display assignment to change, tap the relevant processing unit in the measurement flow.

Changing Display Contents

The display contents of the Image Display area can be changed in order to make the measurement status easier to understand.

Tap the image to be changed.

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Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

From the measurement flow, tap the processing unit to be displayed.

Set each item in [Image display] of the Control area.

Item Description

Image mode

Positions

Sub image

This item changes the camera image mode. Reference: Image Mode List (p.70)

Measurement results are displayed as a list in the Image Display area. Display contents are classified into "Input image" units such as [Camera Image Input] and [Camera Switching], and "Compensate image" units such as [Filtering] and [Position Compensation]. For example, if "Positions" is turned on with [Position Compensation] selected, a combined positions list for units after [Position Compensation] is displayed. The units in the area before [Position Compensation] are not displayed.

Indicates displayable image for the selected processing item. Reference: List of sub image numbers (p.72)

Note

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To check detailed results for each unit when "Positions" is on, select any unit after selecting the "Detail result" area to make detailed results active.To make detailed results inactive, select the Image Display area.

Image Mode List

Changes can be made in the ADJUST window.

Item Description

Through

Freeze

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The latest image is always loaded from the camera and displayed. When "Through" is selected, saved images cannot be called up for measurement.

The image that was scanned in the immediately preceding measurement is displayed. Images can be updated at any time during measurement.

The latest NG error image resulting from an overall judgement is displayed.

Last NG

The latest measurement results are always shown in overall judgement and measurement time. In this case, the overall judgement result and measurement time may conflict with the camera images. Also, during continuous measurement, "Last NG" cannot be displayed.

Note

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Tapping the Image Display area or flow when "Last NG" is displayed and made active clears the screen.Be sure

to capture "Last NG" before performing any other operation.

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If a measurement trigger is input during multi-input status or immediately after BUSY is turned off (during

display update processing, etc.), "Last NG" cannot be displayed.

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[Display Last NG Image] fulfills a similar function as a processing item in which up to 4 NG error images can be saved.If this processing item is used, "Last NG" can be acquired without operation having any effect on acquisition.

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List of Sub Image Numbers

Classification Processing item Sub image number and display

0: Measurement image

2D measurement

ECM Search

Edge Position

Edge Pitch

Scan Edge Position

Scan Edge Width

Gravity and Area

Labeling

Labeling+

Defect

Precise Defect

Fine Matching

Measurement Image Switching

Position Compensation

Trapezoidal Correction+ 0: Post-conversion image

Extract Color Filter

Stripes Removal Filter+ 0: Post-conversion image

Halation Cut+ 0: Color extraction image

Panorama+ 0: Post-combination image

Polar Transformation

Display Image File

Display Last NG Image

1: Measurement image displayed with matching edges overlaid

0: Measurement image 1: Profile display

0: Measurement image 1: Scan region

0: Measurement image 1: Extracted image

0: Measurement image 1: Color extraction image

0: Measurement image 1: Defect profile [when area measurement is present]

0: Measurement image 1: Difference image display

0: Reset image 1: Measurement image

0: After compensation 1: Before compensation

0: Color extraction image 1: Measurement image

0: Post-conversion image 1: Measurement image

0: Image 0 1: Image 1 2: Image 2 3: Image 3

0: Last NG 1: Previous NG error image (Displayed when there are 2 or more saved images. Otherwise, "Last NG" is displayed.) 2: NG error image from 2 previous (Displayed when there are 3 or more saved images. Otherwise, "Last NG" is displayed.) 3: NG error image from 3 previous (Displayed when there are 4 or more saved images. Otherwise, "Last NG" is displayed.)

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Enlarging Measurement Images [Zoom Images]

Set the measurement image zoom status (magnification and display position).During display of multiple images, magnification can be set for each image.

On the Main screen, tap [View] - [Zoom images].

A magnification setting tab is displayed in the top right of the measurement image.

Set the magnification as required.

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Setting item

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[Auto]

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25%

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50% Measurement image magnification setting

Drag images to specify the display position as required.

On the Main screen, tap [View] - [Zoom images].

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100%

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200%

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400%

●

800%

●

1600%

Set value

[Factory default]

The current magnification and display position are saved.

Displaying Flow and Detailed Results

Switches display of [Flow] and [Detail result] on/off of in the Control area.

Note

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The same operation is available by tapping [View] - [Flow] or [Detail result].

Tap [Flow] or [Detail result] in the Control area.

Description

Sets magnification.

Flow or details of measurement results are displayed. Tapping once again returns the screen to the previous status.

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When displaying both the flow and detailed results, you can change the size of the Display area

of the flow and detailed results by dragging [Detail result].

Switching the RUN Window to Fast View Mode [Select RUN Mode]

Switches the mode of the RUN window.Fast view mode simplifies display items and makes the display speed faster.

On the Main screen, tap the [System] menu - [Controller] - [Select RUN mode].

The Select RUN Mode window is displayed. Tap [ ] and select a mode.

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Set value

[Factory default]

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[RUN - normal mode]

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RUN - fast view mode

Tap [OK].

The Select RUN Mode window closes.

Description

Selects which mode is used to display the RUN window.

Changing Display Contents on the RUN Window Measurement Information Display Area

The display contents on the RUN window measurement information display area can be changed. Reference: Setting the RUN Window Display [RUN Mode View Setting] (p.114)

Changing Functions That Can Be Operated from the RUN Window Tool Box

Functions that can be operated from the RUN window tool box can be changed. Reference: Setting the RUN Window Shortcut [Create Shortcut] (p.115)

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Useful Functions for Operation

Remeasuring Saved Images

Images from when measurement, including test measurement, was performed can be saved.Remeasurement can be performed with saved images after conditions are adjusted in order to check whether the adjustment is appropriate. The logging function is used for saving images. Reference: Setting Logging Conditions [Logging Setting] (p.84) Images that can be remeasured include images saved in the controller and images saved in USB memory.

In the Control area of the Main screen, tap [Test measurement].

Tap [Select image].

The Select Image window is displayed. Tap [...] and select the file to display.

Setting item Description

File Specify images saved in the USB memory or in the RAMDisk.

Logging image Specify images that are logged in the controller memory.

The selected image is displayed at the lower left of the FileExplorer screen.

When there are multiple camera images in a file, as for a logging image when multiple cameras are connected, use the "<<" and ">>" buttons to switch images.

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Tap [OK].

The path and file name of the image are displayed under [Select image]. Check "Measure using selected img (Re-meas.)".

Tap [Measure] in the toolbar on the Main screen.

Measurement of the selected image is performed.

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Note

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About Auto Re-meas.

Displayed images can be automatically remeasured by placing a check in "Auto Re-meas.".

Important

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When remeasuring an image with the controller, it is necessary to have a camera connected that is appropriate to the image size.For example, if the image file for remeasurement contains 2 megapixel images and a 0.3 megapixel camera is connected to the controller or if a camera is not connected, measurement will not be performed correctly due to a memory deficiency.Perform remeasurement after connecting a camera appropriate to the image size.

Improving Adjustment Efficiency

Convenient when measuring a large amount of image samples and classification or adjustment is performed with each judgement. Files in which NG error files and OK files are mixed can be continuously remeasured automatically, with the system stopping at images with a specified condition (OK/NG) and these files being moved.

In the Control area of the Main screen, tap [Test measurement].

Place a check next to "Monitoring Judgement" and set the judgement conditions for

identification.

If the specified judgement condition is achieved when continuous measurement is performed, measurement stops and the following message is displayed.

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If OK is selected

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If NG is selected

Select the processing for the measured image.

For "Adjust setting"

Tap the [Adjust setting] button.

For "Move Image file"

Specify the save destination and tap [OK].

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Tap the [Move Image file] button.

Tap the [Skip] button to skip processing and remeasure the next image.

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Changing Judgement Conditions without Stopping Measurement

Using the simplified non-stop adjustment function makes it possible to change the judgement conditions of processing units of the currently displayed scene without stopping the measurement processing being executed.

Note

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The simplified non-stop adjustment function can only be used in RUN window normal mode.It cannot be used in

the ADJUST window or RUN window fast view mode.

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If the Enter Simplified Non-stop Adj. button is not displayed, the button can be added with the [System/

Controller/Create shortcut].

In the Control area of the Main screen (RUN window), tap [Tool box].

Tap [Enter simplified non-stop adj.].

Transfers to simplified non-stop adjustment mode."Simplified non-stop adjustment" is displayed at the upper part of the Control area flow. Measurement will continue without stopping.

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Tap the icon of the processing unit with the judgement condition to be adjusted.

The window for the judgement conditions of the selected processing unit is displayed.

If you tap the icon of a processing unit that does not have a "Judgement condition" setting item, a Judgement window is not displayed.

Change the judgement conditions of each processing unit.

Tap [OK].

The Judgement window closes, and the screen returns to the Main screen. The changed contents are shown in the displayed scene. When changing judgement conditions for multiple processing units, repeat steps Reference: 3 (p.80) to Reference: 5 (p.80) .

In the Control area of the Main screen, tap [Quit simplified non-stop adj.].

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The simplified non-stop adjustment mode ends.

Note

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If [Switch to ADJUST mode] is tapped while executing simplified non-stop adjustment, the simplified non-stop adjustment mode is automatically ended and the screen switches to the ADJUST window.

Changing Regions as a Batch [Shift area]

Figure data for multiple processing items can be changed as a batch.

Tap [Shift area] in the Edit Flow window.

The Move Measuring Area at Once window is displayed.

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Select the processing item in which to change the region.

Only image setting processing items included in "Input image" and "Compensate image" are displayed.

Select the registration region to change.

Tap [Move] and input the value or tap the arrows to move the image.

Images can also be directly dragged and moved.

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Tap [OK].

The change is registered.

Monitoring Measurement Value Trends

By monitoring the trend in measurement values, the occurrence of defects can be prevented in advance and this information can also be helpful in NG error occurrence cause analysis.Use the processing item [Trend Monitor] to monitor the measurement values. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Trend Monitor" (p.363)

Note

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If the measurement value is within the alarm range, the "Warning" message is shown on the screen.

●

If a result output-related processing item is used, this allows for output to external devices when a warning

occurs.

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Through trend monitor judgement, trends can be managed and NG error images can be saved. To save only NG error images identified by trend monitor judgement, create settings so that overall judgements from processing units other than [Trend Monitor] are not included in judgement.

Logging Measurement Values and Measurement Images

Logging is a function for saving camera input images or measurement results when executing measurement. There are two different logging methods.

●

When logging images that are currently displayed

Reference: Logging current image [Save last logging image] (p.83)

●

When automatically logging images during measurement

Reference: Setting Logging Conditions [Logging Setting] (p.84)

Images and measurement data can be saved in USB memory, which makes them useful for the

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following kinds of adjustment.

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Logging Current Image [Save Last Logging Image]

This section explains the method for logging the latest input image being displayed.

On the Main screen, tap [Measure] - [Save last logging image].

The Logging Setting window is displayed.

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Set the logging images save destination.

Specify the image file save destination (RAMDisk or USB memory). Edit the file name as required.

Tap [OK].

After the logging operation is complete, the Save Last Logging Image window closes.

Setting Logging Conditions [Logging Setting]

Set the logging timing and the save destination.

On the Main screen, tap the [Measure] menu - [Logging setting].

The Logging Setting window is displayed. Set the logging conditions for images.

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Set value

Setting item

[Factory

default]

No images are saved.

[None]

When logging images with the processing item "Image Logging",

select [None]. Image Logging

Only NG Only images with an overall judgement of NG are saved.

All measured images are saved.

All

Note, however, that some images may not be saved if "Measurement"

is set in "Logging priority" in step 4.

Set the logging images save destination.

Note

●

In order to perform fast logging, image files are first saved in the controller memory.Note, however, that the controller memory for saving images is a ring memory. If the maximum number of save images is reached, images will be overwritten starting with the oldest saved image if further images are saved. Reference: About Number of Logging Images (p.292) Also, the controller memory is cleared if the power is turned off. To keep images, select "Save to memory + file" and save images to USB memory, etc.

Description

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Setting item

Set value

[Factory default]

Description

[Save to memory] Saves to the controller memory.

Destination

Save to memory + file

Images saved to the controller memory are saved to a USBDisk or RAMDisk as files.

When "Save to memory + file" in "Destination" is selected, set the destination and file names.

Setting item

Folder name

Prefix —

Switch saving folder by scene

Switch saving folder by judge

Set value

[Factory default]

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[RAMDisk]

●

USBDisk

●

Checked

●

[Unchecked]

●

Checked

●

[Unchecked]

Description

Specify the image file save destination (RAMDisk or USB memory).Logging images are saved in the specified save destination folder.

Set the prefix for the save file name. The set character string is added at the beginning of the name of the save file.

If checked, folders that correspond to scene numbers are automatically created and image files are divided by scene and saved.

If checked, OK/NG folders are automatically created and image files are divided by scene and saved.

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"Save to memory + file" setting example and save destination

Example of setting Save destination

●

Folder name: USBDisk

●

Prefix: image_

●

"Switch saving folder by scene":

Checked

●

"Switch saving folder by judge":

Checked

Set the image logging priority conditions.

Saving will be performed as follows for the settings example on the left

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OK image save destination:

\USBDisk\S000-000\OK\image_(Measurement ID).IFZ

●

NG error image save destination:

\USBDisk\S000-002\NG\image_(Measurement ID).IFZ

This setting is only valid when "Save to memory + file" is selected in the image logging saving conditions.

When the measurement tact time is short, time lag may occur with writing from the controller memory to the RAMDisk or USBDisk and temporary absences of free space in the controller memory may occur.Select whether logging or measurement has priority at these times.

Set value

Setting item

[Factory

Description

default]

When there is no free capacity in the controller memory, subsequent measurement cannot be received until free capacity becomes

[Logging]

available. All measurement target images are logged, but the measurement tact

Logging priority

time becomes longer.

Measurement will continue even if there is no free capacity in the controller memory.New logging is not performed until free capacity

Measurement

becomes available in the controller memory. The measurement tact time is maintained, but some measurement may not be logged.

Set the data logging conditions.

The data format is set with the processing item "Data Logging".

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Setting item

Data Logging

Set value

[Factory

Description

default]

[None] Measurement data is not saved.

Measurement data is saved when an NG error occurs in a unit before

Only NG

"Data Logging".If an NG error occurs after the "Data Logging" processing unit, data logging is not performed.

All All measurement data is saved.

Set the logging data save destination.

Setting item

Folder name

Set value

[Factory default]

●

[RAMDisk]

●

USBDisk

Note

About loading data to a PC

●

Factory settings are set so that logging data is saved in the controller RAMDisk. When logging data is loaded to a PC, set USBDisk as the save destination. Logging data is first saved to the controller RAMDisk and then can be copied from the RAMDisk and saved to the USBDisk using "Copy files" in "Save to file".

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Description

The data is saved in the specified destination folder (RAMDisk or USBDisk).Set the file name with the processing unit [Data Logging].

Tap [OK].

Settings are confirmed and the Logging Setting window closes.

Important

●

Logging images saved in the controller memory are overwritten starting with the oldest image if the upper limit for the number of save images is exceeded. Reference: About Number of Logging Images (p.292)

●

The data saved in the controller memory or RAMDisk is deleted when the controller is restarted.

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Note

About image logging

●

When the number of files in the save destination folder increases, the time needed for image saving increases.

●

If [Camera Image Input] is used several times in a flow, the image from the last [Camera Image Input] is saved.

About number of images that can be saved

●

This will vary depending on the size of the images and the resolution of the connected camera.

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The number of images that can be saved on the RAMDisk or USBDisk depends on free capacity.

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If RAMDisk is selected, this depends on the controller memory capacity.

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If USBDisk is selected, this depends on the USBDisk capacity.

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The following methods can be used to increase the number of images that can be saved on the RAMDisk or USBDisk.

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Shorten file names when saving directly under the root directory. When saving image files directly under the root directory, the number of images that can be saved is about 126 due to FAT file format limitations.If file names are shortened, this can be increased to a maximum of

512.

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Save in sub-folders When saving in sub-folders (\USBDisk\SUB, etc.) and not in the root directory, a maximum of 999 images can be saved in each folder.

Analyzing Logging Data

Acquired data is referred to and processed, and settings are analyzed.

Checking Logging Data with a PC

This section uses the example of saving logging data in the USB memory.

Copy logging data saved to the USB memory to the PC.

Open folder with copied data.

Open using an application associated with the extension (csv).

Explanation is given here using examples displayed in Excel.

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Use Excel graphing and functions to process and analyze data.

For example, the optimum threshold value can be calculated.

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Comparing Logging Data and Logging Images

Compare image and measurement data to confirm correctness and to make analyzing trends for when NG occurs easier. The measurement data and image data stored through the logging function is associated through

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measurement IDs based on the measurement date and time. In this way, measurement data can be made to always correspond with image data. Verify data with the measurement ID.

Clearing Measurement Results

Clears all of the currently displayed scenes. This function sets the expression which calculates the measurement count, and is convenient when that count is to be reset.

On the Main screen, tap [Measure] - [Clear measurement].

A confirmation window is displayed. Tap [OK].

The measurement results are deleted.

Clearing Saved Images

Clears all of the logging images that are currently logged in the controller.

On the Main screen, tap the [Measure] menu - [Clear logging image].

A confirmation window is displayed. Tap [OK].

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Note

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If you want to keep the logged images as files, save the logged images to the USB memory device by tapping [Data] - [Save to file] - [Logging image] before clearing them. Reference: Saving Logging Images to RAMDisk/USB Device (p.100)

Capturing Screens

The contents displayed in the monitor screen can be captured.Saved images can be loaded into the PC and pasted to documents.

Important

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Capture takes a few seconds and measurement cannot be performed at this time.

Open the measurement manager bar at the bottom right of the Main screen and tap [Capture].

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Note

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The same operation can also be performed by tapping the [System] menu - [Screen capture] - [Screen

capture].

About capture image files

This section explains the format and file names for capture images. With factory settings, capture images are saved to the RAMDisk.The save destination can be changed.

Item Description

File format The file format is BMP.

The file name is the date and time at which capture was performed. YYYY-MM-DD_HH-MM-SS-MS.BMP

File name

Note

●

The following windows cannot be captured.

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Year (4 digits) -Month- Date_ Hour- Minute- Second- Millisecond Example) The file name for a capture date and time of 3/10/2007, 11:25:30.500: 2007-03-10_11-25-30-500.BMP

The window to select a file or a folder Confirmation message window when LCD is turned off

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Setting the Save Destination for Captured Images

Sets the save destination for the image captured with the screen capture function.

On the Main screen, tap the [System] menu - [Screen capture] - [Screen capture setting].

The Screen Capture Setting window is displayed. Specify the save destination for captured images.

Tap [OK].

The settings are determined and the Screen Capture Setting window closes.

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Saving/Loading Data

This chapter explains methods for saving and loading settings data and image data.

Reference: Basic Knowledge about Data Saving (p.94)

Reference: Saving Settings Data to Controller Memory (p.96)

Reference: Saving Settings Data to RAMDisk/USB Device (p.98)

Reference: Saving Logging Images to RAMDisk/USB Device (p.100)

Reference: Copying/Moving Files (p.101)

Reference: Loading Settings Data to Controller (p.103)

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Basic Knowledge about Data Saving

This section explains methods for saving and loading settings data and image data.

About Saving Areas

The following saving areas can be used with this device.

Saving area Description

Flash memory

On-board memory

Controller

RAM disk

USB memory

Settings data is saved in this area.Data is held even after the power is turned off.

This is the area where images are temporarily stored when logging images using the logging function. This memory is a ring memory, and images will be overwritten starting with the oldest image if the maximum number of save images is exceeded.

Can be used as a temporary file save destination.Data is cleared if the controller power is turned off. The RAMDisk data can be sent to or received from external devices using the FTP function.

Used to back up settings data as a precaution, to copy settings data to another controller, and to load data to a PC.To keep data, save to the USB memory before turning off power to the controller.

Important

During data transfer, do not turn off the power.

●

When a message indicating that processing such as saving or loading is in progress is displayed, do not restart the controller or turn off the power. Data will be corrupted and the system will not work properly at the next startup.

●

Do not remove USB memory devices during saving or loading.Operation of the controller may damage data or the USB memory.

●

Do not change the extension of saved files. If changed, the file cannot be loaded as the setting data. In addition, if setting data in which the extension was changed is loaded, the system may not work properly later.

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Depending on the settings, saving may fail due to insufficient USB memory capacity.If saving fails and the error message "Please check." appears, check to see if there is unnecessary data in the USB memory and save after this data has been deleted.

About USB Drive Names

The controller is equipped with 4 USB connectors. If multiple USB memory devices are plugged in, specify the USB memory drive that is to be the destination. The drive names of USB memory devices are called USBDisk, USBDisk2, USBDisk3 and USBDisk4 according to the sequence in which devices are inserted into the controller. If the controller, however, is started with more than one USB memory device inserted, drive names will be assigned based on the ports in which the USB memory devices are inserted. Depending on the controller type, USB memory devices are recognized and named using the following sequence.

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Controller integrated with LCD

1: Left side of the front → 2: Right side of the front → 3: Front of the side face → 4: Back of the side face

●

Box-type Controller

1: Lower left of the front → 2: Lower right of the front → 3: Upper left of the front → 4: Upper right of the front

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Important

When the BOX controller is used

●

If USB memory devices are separately connected to adjacent USB interfaces, the contact between USB memory devices may possibly lead to failure or damage.

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Saving Settings Data to Controller Memory

Saves system data and scene group data on the controller's flash memory. Make sure to save settings data when settings have been changed.

Important

●

If "Save to file" is performed for system + scene group 0 data, the data being saved will also be saved to the controller flash memory at the same time.Do not turn off the power during processing. The controller may not start up properly the next time it is turned on.

●

During data transfer to USB memory, do not remove the USB memory device until transfer is completed. Data and/or the USB memory may be corrupted.

Note

●

When using scene groups 1 to 31, only system data can be saved in the controller flash memory. Note, however, that if a USB memory device is plugged in, scene group data can be saved to the USB memory.

When Using Scene Group 0

On the Main screen, tap [Data save] in the toolbar.

A confirmation message is displayed.

Note

●

The same operation is available by tapping [Data] menu - [Data save].

Tap [Yes].

System data and scene group data are saved on the controller's flash memory.

When Using Scene Groups 1 to 31

Plug a USB memory device into the controller.

On the Main screen, tap [Data save] in the toolbar.

A confirmation message is displayed. Tap [Yes].

System data is saved to the controller's flash memory and scene group data is saved to the USB memory, respectively.

The data from scene groups 1 to 31 is saved to the USBDisk. When multiple USB memories are connected to the controller, check in the file explorer window, etc. that the USB memory where scene group data is to be saved is recognized as the USBDisk. Reference: About USB Drive Names (p.94)

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Note

●

If a USB memory device is not plugged in, a check message is displayed.

If [OK] is tapped, only system data is saved in the controller flash memory.

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Saving Settings Data to RAMDisk/USB Device

Saves the setting data file to the RAM Disk or USB memory. The data that can be saved is as follows.

Data Description

System data (*.ini)

Scene data (*.scn)

Scene group data (*.sgp)

System + Scene group 0 data (*.bkd)

Important

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During saving, do not restart, turn off power or remove the USB memory.Data will be corrupted and the system will not work properly at the next start-up. It is especially necessary to pay attention when "Save to file" is being performed for system + scene group 0 data, as the data being saved will also be saved to the controller flash memory at the same time.

Note

●

When "Save to file" is executed, the data to save is also saved in the controller (except Scene Group Data 1 to

31).

Settings data, such as the [System] menu settings contents, which is shared within the controller

Data for each scene. Sequence of units set in each scene and setting values of units within scenes.

The data of scene group with 32 scenes.

Data combining the system data and the data from Scene Group 0.

When saving to USB memory, plug a USB memory device into the controller.

On the Main screen, tap [Data] - [Save to file].

The Save to File window is displayed. Tap [Setting data] and select the data to save.

When scene data is selected, tap [ ] to select the scene number that is to be the save target.

Specify the save destination folder and file name.

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OMRON FZ3 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Before Operation

Operation Flow

Layouts of Screens/Windows

Layout of Main Screen (ADJUST Window)

Layout of Main Screen (RUN Window)

Layout of Edit Flow Window

Layout of Property Setting Window

Checking System Configuration

Basic Configuration of FZ3 Series

Preparing Controllers and Cameras

Preparing Controllers

Adjusting Cameras

Intelligent Camera (with Lighting Function)

Input Operations

Operation of Touch Pen

Basic Operation of Mouse and Trackball

Returning Controller to Factory Settings

Initializing Controller [System Initialization]

Restarting Controller [System Restart]

Saving Settings and Turning Power Off

Turning Off LCD

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

What Is a Scene?

Scene Examples

What Is a Scene Group?

Creating a Scene

Processing Item Selection Guidelines

Selecting Measurement Processing Items Using a Chart

Selecting Measurement Processing Items According to the Measurement Method and Purpose

Editing Processing Units in Scenes

Switching Scenes and Scene Groups

Switching Scenes

Switching Scene Groups

Editing Scenes

Copying a Scene

Clearing a Scene

Renaming a Scene and Adding a Description

Editing Scene Groups

Copying a Scene Group

Deleting a Scene Group

Renaming a Scene Group

Performing Test Measurement /Starting Operation

ADJUST Window and RUN Window

ADJUST Window

RUN Window

Switching to the RUN Window

Switching to the ADJUST Window

Performing Test Measurement

Key Points for Adjustment

Stabilizing Measurement

Shortening Processing Time

Arranging the RUN Window

Displaying Multiple Windows Together

Changing Display Contents

Enlarging Measurement Images [Zoom Images]

Displaying Flow and Detailed Results

Switching the RUN Window to Fast View Mode [Select RUN Mode]

Changing Display Contents on the RUN Window Measurement Information Display Area

Changing Functions That Can Be Operated from the RUN Window Tool Box

Useful Functions for Operation

Remeasuring Saved Images

Improving Adjustment Efficiency

Changing Judgement Conditions without Stopping Measurement

Changing Regions as a Batch [Shift area]

Monitoring Measurement Value Trends

Logging Measurement Values and Measurement Images

Analyzing Logging Data

Clearing Measurement Results

Clearing Saved Images

Capturing Screens

Saving/Loading Data

Basic Knowledge about Data Saving

About Saving Areas

About USB Drive Names

Saving Settings Data to Controller Memory