Omron FZ4 User Manual
Vision Sensor
FZ4 Series
User’s Manual
Cat. No. Z318-E1-02B
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the FZ4 Series.
This manual provides information regarding functions, performance and operating methods that
are required for using the FZ4 Series.
When using the FZ4 Series, be sure to observe the following:
• The FZ4 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.
About copyright and trademarks
IJG Code is copyright (C) 1991, 2011, Thomas G. Lane, Guido Vollbeding.
This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group
Contents
1. Before Operation
Operation Flow………………………………………………………………………………………………10
Layouts of Screens/Windows………………………………………………………………………………11
Layout of Main Screen (ADJUST Window) ……………………………………………………………11
Layout of Main Screen (RUN Window)…………………………………………………………………14
Layout of Edit Flow Window ……………………………………………………………………………17
Layout of Property Setting Window ……………………………………………………………………19
Checking System Configuration …………………………………………………………………………21
Basic Configuration of FZ4 Series………………………………………………………………………21
Description of Model-specific Functions ………………………………………………………………22
Preparing Controllers and Cameras ………………………………………………………………………23
Preparing Controllers ……………………………………………………………………………………23
Adjusting Cameras ………………………………………………………………………………………23
Intelligent Camera (with Lighting Function) ……………………………………………………………24
Input Operations ……………………………………………………………………………………………25
Operation of Touch Pen …………………………………………………………………………………25
Basic Operation of Mouse and Trackball ………………………………………………………………25
Returning Controller to Factory Settings …………………………………………………………………27
Initializing Controller [System Initialization] ……………………………………………………………27
Restarting Controller [System Restart]…………………………………………………………………27
Saving Settings and Turning Power Off …………………………………………………………………28
Turning Off LCD …………………………………………………………………………………………28
Setting Operation Mode ……………………………………………………………………………………30
Operation Mode Selection Guidelines …………………………………………………………………32
High-speed Logging Mode ………………………………………………………………………………32
Parallel-operation High-speed Mode …………………………………………………………………32
Single-line High-speed Mode……………………………………………………………………………35
Multi-line Random-trigger Mode ………………………………………………………………………37
Non-stop Adjustment Mode ……………………………………………………………………………38
…………………………………………………………………………………………9
2. Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)
What Is a Scene?……………………………………………………………………………………………42
Scene Examples …………………………………………………………………………………………42
What Is a Scene Group?……………………………………………………………………………………46
Creating a Scene ……………………………………………………………………………………………47
Processing Item Selection Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………49
Selecting Measurement Processing Items Using a Chart ……………………………………………49
Selecting Measurement Processing Items According to the Measurement Method and Purpose
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………56
Editing Processing Units in Scenes ………………………………………………………………………63
Switching Scenes and Scene Groups ……………………………………………………………………65
Switching Scenes ………………………………………………………………………………………65
Switching Scene Groups ………………………………………………………………………………65
Editing Scenes ………………………………………………………………………………………………67
Copying a Scene …………………………………………………………………………………………67
Clearing a Scene …………………………………………………………………………………………67
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Renaming a Scene and Adding a Description…………………………………………………………68
Editing Scene Groups ………………………………………………………………………………………70
Copying a Scene Group …………………………………………………………………………………70
Deleting a Scene Group …………………………………………………………………………………71
Renaming a Scene Group ………………………………………………………………………………71
3. Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation
ADJUST Window and RUN Window………………………………………………………………………74
ADJUST Window …………………………………………………………………………………………74
RUN Window ……………………………………………………………………………………………74
Switching to the RUN Window …………………………………………………………………………76
Switching to the ADJUST Window ……………………………………………………………………76
Performing Test Measurement ……………………………………………………………………………77
Key Points for Adjustment …………………………………………………………………………………79
Stabilizing Measurement ………………………………………………………………………………79
Shortening Processing Time ……………………………………………………………………………81
Arranging the RUN Window ………………………………………………………………………………82
Displaying Multiple Windows Together ………………………………………………………………82
Changing Display Contents ……………………………………………………………………………83
Enlarging Measurement Images [Zoom Images] ……………………………………………………85
Displaying Flow and Detailed Results …………………………………………………………………85
Switching the RUN Window to Fast View Mode [Select RUN Mode] ………………………………86
Changing Display Contents on the RUN WindowMeasurement Information Display Area ………87
Changing Functions That Can Be Operatedfrom the RUN Window Tool Box ……………………87
Useful Functions for Operation ……………………………………………………………………………88
Remeasuring Saved Images ……………………………………………………………………………88
Improving Adjustment Efficiency ………………………………………………………………………89
Changing Judgement Conditions without Stopping Measurement …………………………………91
Changing Regions as a Batch [Shift area] ……………………………………………………………92
Monitoring Measurement Value Trends ………………………………………………………………93
Logging Measurement Values and Measurement Images …………………………………………94
Analyzing Logging Data ………………………………………………………………………………100
Clearing Measurement Results ………………………………………………………………………102
Clearing Saved Images ………………………………………………………………………………102
Capturing Screens………………………………………………………………………………………103
Using the Operation Log Functions …………………………………………………………………104
………………………………………73
4. Using Tool
Using NG Analyser ………………………………………………………………………………………112
Layouts of NG Analyser Screens ……………………………………………………………………113
Using Method of NG Analyser …………………………………………………………………………115
Using User Data Tool ……………………………………………………………………………………119
Setting Methods of User Data …………………………………………………………………………119
Outputting a List of Scene Data Setting Values ………………………………………………………122
Downloading Setting Values …………………………………………………………………………122
About Downloaded CSV Files …………………………………………………………………………124
Uploading Setting Values………………………………………………………………………………126
Saving Image Files to RAMDisk/USB Device …………………………………………………………129
Using Registered Image Administration Tool …………………………………………………………132
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Registering Image ………………………………………………………………………………………132
Loading an Image ………………………………………………………………………………………135
Using Account Functions …………………………………………………………………………………136
Setting Accounts (Account List) ………………………………………………………………………136
Sets the layout restrictions ……………………………………………………………………………140
Setting User Group Operation Restrictions …………………………………………………………141
Saving/Loading/Deleting the Contents of Security Settings ………………………………………146
Switching the User Account………………………………………………………………………………150
Logging in ………………………………………………………………………………………………150
Logging out………………………………………………………………………………………………151
Using Custom Command …………………………………………………………………………………152
Startup the I/O command customize tool ……………………………………………………………152
Common behavior of customize IO command ………………………………………………………155
Common rules for Macro ………………………………………………………………………………159
Debugging Macro program ……………………………………………………………………………169
List of macro error messages …………………………………………………………………………170
Macro Command Reference …………………………………………………………………………172
List of system data………………………………………………………………………………………297
List of IO modules ………………………………………………………………………………………299
Remotely Operating the Controller (Remote Operation) ………………………………………………320
Overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………320
Operation Environment Condition ……………………………………………………………………321
How to Start ……………………………………………………………………………………………325
5. Saving/Loading Data
Basic Knowledge about Data Saving ……………………………………………………………………330
About Saving Areas ……………………………………………………………………………………330
About USB Drive Names ………………………………………………………………………………330
Saving Settings Data to Controller Memory ……………………………………………………………332
When Using Scene Group 0 …………………………………………………………………………332
When Using Scene Groups 1 to 31 …………………………………………………………………332
Saving Settings Data to RAMDisk/USB Device ………………………………………………………334
Saving Logging Images to RAMDisk/USB Device ……………………………………………………336
How to Use USB Memory (FZ4-11/H11only) …………………………………………………………337
Copying/Moving Files ……………………………………………………………………………………338
Loading Settings Data to Controller ……………………………………………………………………340
6. Changing the System Environment
Setting Conditions for Camera Use ……………………………………………………………………342
Checking Camera Connections [Camera Connection] ……………………………………………342
Setting Trigger Delay [Inter-camera Setting]…………………………………………………………342
Setting Conditions Related to Operation during Measurement ………………………………………344
Setting the System Operation Environment ……………………………………………………………345
Setting the Date and Time [Date-time Setting] ………………………………………………………345
Selecting the Language [Language Setting] …………………………………………………………345
Setting the Fan Rotation Speed [Fan Control Setting]………………………………………………346
Setting the Start-up Status [Startup Setting] …………………………………………………………347
Setting the RUN Window Display [RUN mode View Setting] ………………………………………352
Setting the RUN Window Shortcut [Create Shortcut] ………………………………………………352
………………………………………………………………………………329
…………………………………………………………341
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Setting the Encoder Trigger [Encoder Trigger Setting] ……………………………………………353
Setting the STEP Input Detection Pulse Width [STEP Setting] ……………………………………355
Setting a Network Drive [Network Drive Setting] ……………………………………………………356
Checking System Information [System Information] ………………………………………………358
7. Methods for Connecting and Communicating with External Devices
About Connecting with External Devices ………………………………………………………………360
Communicating through Serial Communication (PLC Link) …………………………………………363
Communication Processing Flow (PLC Link) ………………………………………………………363
Setting Communication Specifications (Ethernet - PLC Link) ……………………………………363
Setting Communication Specifications (RS-232C/422-PLC Link) …………………………………368
Memory Allocation (PLC Link)…………………………………………………………………………373
Command Control (PLC Link) …………………………………………………………………………375
Data Output (PLC Link) ………………………………………………………………………………430
Timing Chart (PLC Link) ………………………………………………………………………………431
Ladder Program Example (PLC Link)…………………………………………………………………434
Controlling/Outputting through Serial Communication (Non-procedure) ……………………………435
Communication Processing Flow (Non-procedure) …………………………………………………435
Setting Communication Specifications (Ethernet - Non-procedure) ………………………………435
Setting Communication Specifications (RS-232C/422 - Non-procedure)…………………………439
Checking Communication Status (Non-procedure) …………………………………………………441
Command Format (Non-procedure) …………………………………………………………………442
Command List (Non-procedure) ………………………………………………………………………443
Output Format (Non-procedure) ………………………………………………………………………519
Control/Output through EtherNet/IP ……………………………………………………………………522
Communication Processing Flow (EtherNet/IP) ……………………………………………………523
Setting Communication Specifications (EtherNet/IP) ………………………………………………523
Memory Allocation (EtherNet/IP)………………………………………………………………………525
Command Control (EtherNet/IP)………………………………………………………………………532
Data Output (EtherNet/IP) ……………………………………………………………………………535
Timing Chart (EtherNet/IP) ……………………………………………………………………………535
Communicating with the controller with Ethernet/IP message communications …………………536
Controlling/Outputting through Parallel Communication ………………………………………………540
Setting Communication Specifications (Parallel Interface)…………………………………………540
Checking Communication Status (Parallel Interface) ………………………………………………542
I/O Format (Parallel Interface)…………………………………………………………………………543
Timing Chart ……………………………………………………………………………………………547
Externally Outputting Data through FTP ………………………………………………………………561
Setting Communication Specifications ………………………………………………………………561
Communication Example ………………………………………………………………………………563
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8. Appendixes
About Lenses ………………………………………………………………………………………………566
Error Messages and Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………571
FAQ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………575
During Start-up …………………………………………………………………………………………575
During Operation ………………………………………………………………………………………576
For Measurement ………………………………………………………………………………………577
About Parallel Interface ………………………………………………………………………………577
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About Serial Interface (RS-232C/422 Connection) …………………………………………………578
Measurement Mechanism ………………………………………………………………………………580
Color Processing Mechanism …………………………………………………………………………580
Search Processing Mechanism ………………………………………………………………………580
Edge Detection Measurement…………………………………………………………………………584
Defect Detection Measurement ………………………………………………………………………587
Handling Coordinates …………………………………………………………………………………588
Terminology Explanations ………………………………………………………………………………590
Basic Knowledge about Operations ……………………………………………………………………594
Inputting Values …………………………………………………………………………………………594
Inputting Text ……………………………………………………………………………………………594
Selecting Files and Folders ……………………………………………………………………………595
Available Operations in Select File Window …………………………………………………………597
Using the Zoom Function ………………………………………………………………………………598
Setting Figures ……………………………………………………………………………………………600
Layout of Figure Setting Area …………………………………………………………………………600
Setting Methods…………………………………………………………………………………………601
About OR Setting/NOT Setting ………………………………………………………………………609
About Number of Logging Images ………………………………………………………………………611
About Limits on the Number of Image Input Processing Items Used ………………………………612
About Max. Number of Loading Images during Multiple Image Input ………………………………614
Character Code Table ……………………………………………………………………………………615
Upper Limits of Processing Item Parameters …………………………………………………………616
About Memories Usable with FZ Series…………………………………………………………………617
Memory Display Image on PLC I/O ……………………………………………………………………618
Details of EtherNet/IP Communication Specification …………………………………………………620
Operation log format ………………………………………………………………………………………625
API List …………………………………………………………………………………………………626
Manual Revision History …………………………………………………………………………………645
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
Newly added
function
Measurement
flow control
function
Operation log
function
Registered
image
management
function
Security
setting
function
Customize I/O
command
function
Description of newly added functions Reference in manual
The measurement flow control function is
now supported.
Supported software version: 4.20 or later
The operation log function is now
supported.
Supported software version: 4.20 or later
The registered image management function
is now supported.
Supported software version: 4.20 or later
The security setting function is now
supported.
Supported software version: 4.20 or later
The custom command function is now
supported.
Supported software version: 4.20 or later
Reference: "Processing Items List Manual",
"Fieldbus Flow Control" (p.556)
Reference: "Processing Items List Manual", "PLC
Link Flow Control" (p.561)
Reference: "Processing Items List Manual",
"Parallel-flow Control" (p.565)
Reference: "Processing Items List Manual",
"Non-procedure Flow Control" (p.569)
Reference: "User's Manual", "Using the Operation
Log Functions" (p.104)
Reference: "User's Manual", "Using Registered
Image Administration Tool" (p.132)
R efere n ce : "U se r's M an u al" , "U sin g A c c ou n t F un c tio n s" ( p .1 36 )
R e f e re nc e : "U se r 's M an u al" , "U sin g C u sto m C om m a nd s" (p .1 5 2 )
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Com
munica tion
command
addition
EtherNet/IP
message
communication
function
The communication command is now
added.
Supported software version: 4.20 or later
The EtherNet/IP message communication
function is now supported.
Supported software version: 4.20 or later
Reference: "User's Manual", "Methods for Connecting
and Communicating with External Devices" (p.359)
Reference: "User's Manual", "Communicating with
the controller with Ethernet/IP message
communications" (p.536)
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Regulations and Standards
● Using Product Outside Japan
This regulation applies to FZ4 sensor controller and peripheral devices.
If you export (or provide a non-resident with) this product or a part of this product that falls under the
category of goods (or technologies) specified by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law as
those which require permission or approval for export, you must obtain permission or approval or service
transaction permission) pursuant to the law.
● Conformance to EC Directives
This regulation applies to FZ4 sensor controller and peripheral devices.
The FH Sensor Controller is compliant with the standards below:
• EMC Directives(2004/108/EC)EN61326-1
Electromagnetic environment : Industrial electromagnetic environment (EN/IEC 61326-1 Table 2)
• Also, the following condition is applied to the immunity test of this product.
: If the level of disturbance of the video is such that characters on the monitor are readable, the test is a
pass.
• This product complies with EC Directives.EMC-related performance of the OMRON devices that
comply with EC Directives will vary depending on the configuration, wiring, and other conditions of
the equipment or control panel on which the OMRON devices are installed.
• The customer must, therefore, perform the final check to confirm that devices and the overall
machine conform to EMC standards.
● Conformance to KC Standards
Observe the following precaution if you use this product in Korea.
• Class A Device (Broadcasting Communications Device for Office Use)
This device obtained EMC registration for office use (Class A), and it is intended to be used in places
other than homes.
Sellers and/or users need to take note of this.
● Conformance to CSA Standards
This regulation applies to FZ4 sensor controller and peripheral devices.
This product complies with CSA Standards.
CSA C22.2 No.61010-1
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Before Operation
This chapter describes the basic flow and preparations
before beginning operation.
Reference: Operation Flow (p.10)
Reference: Layouts of Screens/Windows (p.11)
Reference: Checking System Configuration (p.21)
Reference: Preparing Controllers and Cameras (p.23)
Reference: Input Operations (p.25)
Reference: Returning Controller to Factory Settings (p.27)
Reference: Saving Settings and Turning Power Off (p.28)
Reference: Setting Operation Mode (p.30)
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Operation Flow
Here describes the operation flow.
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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.
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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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Menu Bar
a.
Select operations and settings menus related to measurement.
Measurement Information Display Area
b.
Overall judgement
1.
Displays a scene's overall judgement result ( [OK]/ [NG]).
Processing time
2.
Displays the time required for the measurement process.
Status display
3.
Displays the scene group number, scene number, external output status, and image mode
for the currently displayed scene.
Toolbar
c.
Commonly-used functions appear in the toolbar.
●
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.
●
Data save
Setting data is saved into the internal flash memory in the controller. Make sure to save
when settings have been modified.
●
Scene switch
To switch a scene group or scene.
●
Measure/Stop meas.
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Starts/stops measurement.
●
Switch to RUN mode
Switches to the RUN window.
Image Display Area
d.
Displays the measured image.
Property setting buttons
1.
Displays the name of the currently selected processing item.Moving to the property setting
window can be done by tapping here.
Control Area
e.
Displays "Test measurement", "Flow", "Detail result", and "Image display".
●
Test measurement
Use when test measurement conditions and images that have been acquired are used for
remeasurement.
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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.
●
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.
Measurement Manager Bar
f.
[Capture]
1.
Saves the content displayed on the monitor as an image.
Reference: Set the save destination for captured images. (p.104)
[LCD Off] (Displayed only with LCD-integrated controllers.)
2.
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
a.
1
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Overall judgement
1.
Displays a scene's overall judgement result ( [OK]/ [NG]).
The judgement results for each processing unit are displayed in the Control area.
Processing time
2.
Displays the time required for the measurement process.
Scene Group Name, Scene Name
3.
Displays the scene group number and the scene number of the currently displayed scene.
Image Display Area
b.
Displays the measured image.
Property setting buttons
1.
Displays the name of the currently selected processing item.
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Control Area
c.
Displays [Flow], [Detail result], [Image display], and [Tool box].
●
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
●
The size of the processing unit buttons can be changed through [View] menu - [Display the enlarged flow] in the
ADJUST Window.
●
Detail result
The detailed measurement results of the processing units selected in the measurement
flow are displayed as text.
●
Image display
Sets the display method for the Image Display area.
●
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
d.
[Capture]
1.
Saves the content displayed on the monitor as an image.
Reference: Set the save destination for captured images. (p.104)
[LCD Off] (Displayed only with LCD-integrated controllers.)
2.
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.
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Unit List
a.
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
b.
Displays the property setting window where detailed settings can be performed.
End Marker
c.
Indicates the end of the flow.
Edit Flow Buttons
d.
●
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Search up/Search down
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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.
●
Select top/Select bottom
Selects the processing unit at the top or bottom of the flow.
●
Select above/Select below
Selects the processing unit located one above or one below the currently selected
processing unit.
●
Rename
Displays a window for renaming the selected processing unit.
●
Move up/Move down
Moves the selected processing unit upward or downward.
●
Copy
Copies the selected processing unit.
●
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.
●
Delete
Deletes the selected processing unit.
●
Append (Bottom)
Adds a processing unit to the bottom of the flow.
●
Insert
Inserts a new processing unit immediately before the selected processing unit.
●
Save unit
This saves the selected processing unit setting data to a file. More than one processing
units cannot be saved to one file. However, when saving entire folders, it is possible to
save more than one processing units to one file.
The default file name is S (scene number)_U (unit number)_(processing unit identifier).unt.
(Can be changed as desired)
Example) Scene 0 unit 0 "Camera Image Input"
S0_U0_CameraImage
●
Load unit
This reads the processing unit setting data from a file.
Files other than those saved in Saving unit cannot be read.
Upon reading the file, specify the reference, such as the destination or expression, again.
●
New folder
Used when multiple processing units are managed as one group.
●
Shift area
Changes related figure data in one batch.
●
Multiple selection
Used when processing units are copied or deleted together.
●
Set
Displays the processing item setting window for the selected processing unit.
Display Options
e.
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Show guide
When checked, explanations for processing items are displayed.
●
Enlarge flow
When checked, the "a Unit list" flow is displayed with large icons.
●
Enlarge item tree
When checked, the "f Processing item tree" is displayed with large icons.
●
Ref. other Scene's flow
When checked, other scene flows within the same scene group can be referred to.
Processing Item Tree
f.
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
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
g.
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
1
Before Operation
This window is used for detailed setting of measurement parameters and judgement conditions for
processing items.
Item Tab Area
a.
Displays the settings items for the processing unit currently being set.Perform settings starting
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with the item on the left.
Detail Area
b.
Set detailed items.
Image Display Area
c.
Displays camera images, figures, and coordinates.
Zoom Browser Area
d.
Zooms in and out from the displayed image.
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Checking System Configuration
PLC
LCD monitor
Parallel I/O cable
FZ-VP
Touch pen
(*1)
FZ-M08
Ethernet
PC
RS-232C/422 cable
- 300,000-pixel
Color/Monochrome camera
Stand-alone
camera
Controller integrated with LCD
FZ4-60@/FZ4-60@-10/
FZ4-H60@/FZ4-H60@-10/
FZ4-70@/FZ4-70@-10/
FZ4-H70@/FZ4-H70@-10/
FZ4-110@/FZ4-110@-10/
FZ4-H110@/FZ4-H110@-10
Box-type Controller
FZ4-L35@/FZ4-L35@-10/
FZ4-65
@
/FZ4-65@-10/FZ4-H65@/FZ4-H65@-10/
FZ4-75
@
/FZ4-75@-10/FZ4-H75@/FZ4-H75@-10/
FZ4-115
@
/FZ4-115@-10/FZ4-H115@/FZ4-H115@-10
CCTV lens and lighting are required.
FZ-SLC15/FZ-SLC100
FZ-SZC15/FZ-SZC100
300,000-pixel Small-size flat type
Color/Monochrome camera
FZ-SF/FZ-SFC
(*2)
300,000-pixel Small-size pen type
Color/Monochrome camera
FZ-SP/FZ-SPC
(*2)
- 5 million-pixel camera
Color/Monochrome camera
FZ-SC5M2/FZ-S5M2
- 2 million-pixel
(*2)
Color/Monochrome camera
FZ-SC2M/FZ-S2M
Monitor cable
<Input device>
Mouse, trackball (commerciallyavailable item with USB interface)
FZ-VM
Intelligent camera Auto-focus camera
Camera cable FZ-VS
Long-distance camera cable FZ-VS2
Bend camera cable FZ-VSB
Right angle camera cable FZ-VSL
Cable extension unit FZ-VSJ
FZ-SC/FZ-S
FZ-SQ@@@@
Intelligent compact camera
Reference
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 FZ4 Series
1
Before Operation
*1: The touch pen is a controller accessory.
*2: Lenses for small-size cameras are required for small-size 0.3 megapixel cameras.
• For details on connector specifications, etc., see the "Operator's Manual (Setup)" of each model.
Checking System Configuration 21FZ4 User’s Manual
Description of Model-specific Functions
Operation mode
1
Before Operation
With the multi core CPU installed, different operation modes can be set to meet different purposes of
use.
A desired operation mode can be selected from [Parallel-operation high-speed mode], [Single-line
high-speed mode], [High-speed logging mode], [Non-stop adjustment mode] and [Multi-line
random-trigger mode].
Reference: Setting Operation Mode (p.30)
List of functions by model
Type of controller
New function
Function
Operation mode
Reference: Setting Operation Mode (p.30)
Processing item
Standard processing item
Sophisticated processing item (processing item having + at the end of
the item name)
FZ4-6
FZ4-7
- -
Sup p o
-
FZ4-H6
FZ4-H7
rtedSupported
Supported
FZ4-11
Sup p o
Sup p o
-
F Z 4-H 1 1
rtedSup p o
rtedSup p o
Sup p o
rte
rte
rte
d
d
d
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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.345)
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
1.
"Through".
The through images captured from the camera are viewed in the Image Display area.
Reference: Changing Display Contents (p.83)
1
Before Operation
Note
●
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.
2.
Adjust the focal distance of the lens.
3.
When using an auto-focus camera or an intelligent camera, focus and the iris can be
automatically adjusted.
Note
●
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.29)
●
The light intensity of an intelligent camera can be adjusted from the controller.
Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Lighting Control" (p.25)
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1
Before Operation
Important
●
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:
●
A single camera enables testing of illumination from various angles, so it is possible to shorten
the lighting setting time and test measurement time.
●
The controller controls lighting, so lighting can be adjusted depending upon the product type.
●
Reproducibility of lighting settings is improved.
●
Settings can be modified without changing lighting.
Reference: "Processing Items List Manual", "Screen Adjust Settings (Camera Image Input)" (p.25)
24 Preparing Controllers and Cameras FZ4 User's Manual
Input Operations
Input operations differ depending on the type of controller.
●
Controller integrated with LCD: Operation with touch pen
●
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.
1
Before Operation
Drag
Draw while pressing on the screen lightly with the touch pen.
Important
●
Be sure to use the supplied touch pen for touch screen operations.Using a pencil or ballpoint pen may damage
the touch screen.
●
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
●
Do not use the right mouse button, scroll wheel, or other buttons.
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1
Before Operation
Click
Press the left mouse button once. Perform when selecting items, etc.
Note
●
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.
●
Reference: Initializing Controller [System Initialization] (p.27)
●
Reference: Restarting Controller [System Restart] (p.27)
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.334)
On the Main screen, tap [System] - [Controller] - [System initialization].
1.
The System Initialization window is displayed.
Tap [Execute].
2.
1
Before Operation
A confirmation window is displayed.
Tap [Yes].
3.
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.332)
On the Main screen, tap [System] - [Controller] - [System restart].
1.
The System Restart window is displayed.
Tap [OK].
2.
The controller restarts.
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1
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 during start-up. Therefore, if the power
is turned off without saving data to the flash memory, any changes made will not be saved.
On the Main screen (ADJUST window), tap [Data save] in the toolbar to save the setting data.
1.
Exit after powering off the controller.
2.
Note
●
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.338)
- Change the save destination of logging data to USB memory.
Reference: Saving Logging Images to RAMDisk/USB Device (p.336)
●
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. (For FZ4-11 /H11 , all
data are saved in the controller.)
Turning Off LCD
This function is specific to FZ4-600/700/1100 series LCD-integrated controllers.
Turn off the LCD only without turning off the controller.
Open the measurement manager bar at the bottom right of the Main screen and tap [LCD Off].
1.
A confirmation message is displayed.
Tap [OK].
2.
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