Omron FZ4 User Manual

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Vision Sensor

FZ4 Series

User’s Manual

Cat. No. Z318-E1-02B

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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

This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group

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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

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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

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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

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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)

Before Operation

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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.

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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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.

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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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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.104)

[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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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.104)

[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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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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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

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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.

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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 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

Before Operation

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

Item Tab Area

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

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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Checking System Configuration

PLC

LCD monitor

Parallel I/O cable FZ-VP

Touch pen

(*1)

FZ-M08

Ethernet

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

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.

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Description of Model-specific Functions

Operation mode

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

F Z 4-H 1 1

rtedSup p o

Sup p o

rte

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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

"Through". The through images captured from the camera are viewed in the Image Display area. Reference: Changing Display Contents (p.83)

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.29)

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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.25)

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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.25)

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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.27)

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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].

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.332)

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 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.

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.338)

- Change the save destination of logging data to USB memory. Reference: Saving Logging Images to RAMDisk/USB Device (p.336)

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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. (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].

A confirmation message is displayed. Tap [OK].

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Power to the LCD is turned off.

Turning LCD On Again

This function is specific to FZ4-600/700/1100 series LCD-integrated controllers. Tap the lower part of the monitor screen. Then, the LCD will be switched on.

Before Operation

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Before Operation

Setting Operation Mode

This section describes the operation mode (FZ4-11 /H11 only). Utilize the multi core CPU to set an operation mode appropriate for the condition of use. This function is effective in improving the takt time and reducing the downtime. For setting, use Startup setting. Reference: Setting the Start-up Status "Startup Setting" (p.347)

On the Main screen, tap the [System] menu - [Controller] - [Startup setting].

Tap [Operation mode].

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Tap [ ] and select a desired operation mode.

Before Operation

Tap [OK].

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

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

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

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Operation Mode Selection Guidelines

Before Operation

This section describes how to set an operation mode suitable for your specific purpose.

[Note 1]: Reference: About Multiple Image Input Function (p.559)

High-speed Logging Mode

Normally one CPU is used to perform measurement, image logging and image display. The FZ4-11 /H11 series performs processing using two CPUs, with one CPU used exclusively for measurement and the other performing non-measurement processing. This ensures maximum measurement performance at all times.

Parallel-operation High-speed Mode

Two CPUs are used to share and process measurement tasks internally. Processing is executed in parallel to shorten the measurement time to maximal 50%. Parallel processing is performed for each processing unit to shorten the total processing time.

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Before Operation

Processing items supporting the aforementioned parallel processing are specified below. You can improve the takt time effectively by combining the applicable units using an ingenious processing flow.

-: Not supported ○ : Supported

Processing item

Camera Image Input - Barcode+ ○ Data Logging -

Camera Image Input HDR - 2D Code - Elapsed Time -

Camera Image Input HDR Lite

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P a ra ll e l

p r o c e s sin g

- 2D Code+ ○ Wait -

Processing item

P a ra ll e l

p r o c e s sin g

Processing item

P a r

p r o c e s s i n g

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Before Operation

Camera Switching - Circle Angle ○ Focus ○

Measurement Image Switching

Search ○ Trapezoidal Correction+ - Conditional Branch -

Flexible Search ○ Filtering - End -

Sensitive Search ○ Background Suppression - DI Branch -

ECM Search ○ Brightness Correct Filter - Data Output -

EC Circle Search ○ Color Gray Filter - Parallel Data Output -

Shape Search+ ○ Extract Color Filter - Parallel Judgement Output -

Shape Search II ○ Anti Color Shading - Fieldbus Data Output -

Classification ○ Stripes Removal Filter+ - Result Display -

Edge Position ○ Stripes Removal Filter II - Display Image File -

Edge Pitch ○ Halation Cut+ - Display Last NG Image -

Scan Edge Position ○ Panorama+ -

Scan Edge Width ○ Polar Transformation -

Circular Scan Edge Position ○ Calculation -

Circular Scan Edge Width ○ Line Regression -

Color Data ○ Circle Regression -

Gravity and Area ○ Calibration+ -

Labeling ○ Precise Calibration -

Label Data - User Data -

Labeling+ ○ Set Unit Data -

Defect ○ Get Unit Data -

Precise Defect ○ Set Unit Figure -

Fine Matching ○ Get Unit Figure -

Character Inspection ○ Trend Monitor -

Date Verification - Image Logging -

Model Dictionary - Image Conversion Logging -

- Position Compensation - Iris ○

R e f e r e n c

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Depending on the processing unit, the processing speed of the unit itself can be raised.

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Single-line High-speed Mode

Measurement is performed using 2 CPUs, which means that compared to conventional models twice the number of measurement targets can be inspected in the same time. In this Single-line High-speed Mode, CPU0 and CPU1 execute the same inspection flow alternately for each STEP input, to improve the multiple image input performance and reduce the takt time to as much as one half. Reference: About Multiple Image Input Function (p.559)

Before Operation

Important

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The time needed to measure one work is shorter when [Parallel-operation High-speed mode] is selected.

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[Single-line High-speed mode] is only effective when the multiple image input function is used. If the multiple image input function cannot be used, consider using [Parallel-operation High-speed mode]. Reference: About Multiple Image Input Function (p.559)

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Presence of certain processing items such as [Data Output], [Parallel Data Output] and [Parallel Judgement Output] in the first half of the flow may cause the performance to drop when [Single-line High-speed mode] is selected. If the performance drops markedly, consider using [Parallel-operation High-speed mode].

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In the Single-line High-speed Mode, certain processing items such as [Trend Monitor] and [Display Last NG Image] may not function properly. Do not use these items. Also with the processing item [Calculation], calculations that use values in previous steps do not function properly.

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When [Single-line High-speed mode] is selected, [Enter simplified non-stop adj.] cannot be used.

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The functions to set/get measured values using external commands do not operate correctly. Do not use these items.

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Before Operation

1 CPU

2 CPUs (FZ4-11 /H11 only)

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Multi-line Random-trigger Mode

Use this mode if you want to measure 2 lines using 1 controller. Measurement can be performed independently on line 0 and line 1 in response to inputs from different cameras. Scene group data and scene data can be set separately for line 0 and line 1.

You can switch the monitoring target between line 0 and line 1 using the Line button in the Image display setting area.

Before Operation

Camera No. Recognition in software

Camera 0 Camera 0 on line 0

Camera 1 Camera 0 on line 1

Camera 2 Camera 1 on line 0

Camera 3 Camera 1 on line 1

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Before Operation

Important

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If Ethernet is used, set a different port number for each line.

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RS-232C/422 can be set at line 0 only.

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If parallel communication is used, the I/O format changes. Reference: I/O Format (Parallel Interface) (p.543)

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Parallel communication can only be set at line 0. Line 1 uses the settings of line 0.

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Date-time setting, language setting and operation mode setting can be set at line 0 only.

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If STEP is input to line 0 and line 1 at exactly the same time, measurement on one side may be delayed (approximately by a time corresponding to the camera image input unit).

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Error messages are the same. If an error occurs on either line, an error message is displayed.

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If logging is performed for line 0 and line 1 at the same time, measurement may take a longer time.

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User data of line 1 is saved in the controller.

Non-stop Adjustment Mode

The measurement flow can be changed and adjusted during operation without stopping the measurement process. Set images using saved image files. The modified measurement flow can be reflected during operation.

Utilization example of non-stop adjustment

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

Tap [Enter non-stop adj.].

Transfers to non-stop adjustment mode. Measurement will continue without stopping.

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Tap the icon of the processing unit to be adjusted.

To change the flow, do so by selecting [Edit flow] in the toolbar.

The setting window for the selected unit appears. Change each processing unit.

Before Operation

Tap [OK].

The setting window closes, and the screen returns to the Main screen. When changing judgement conditions for multiple processing units, repeat steps Reference: 3 (p.39) to Reference: 5 (p.39) . The changes are not yet reflected at this point.

Tap [Transfer data] in the toolbar on the Main screen.

The changes are reflected.

Tap [Return to RUN mode] in the toolbar on the Main screen.

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Before Operation

The screen returns to the RUN window.

Important

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When [Transfer data] is executed, the results of [Trend Monitor] and [Expression], etc. are cleared.

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If the scene or scene group was switched or any setting of a processing unit was changed during operation using an external command, the result is not yet reflected when you switch to the non-stop adjustment window.

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If non-stop adjustment is performed after changing the scene group during operation, scene group data may be overwritten against your wish.

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Measurement commands (parallel, non-procedure, PLC link) and continuous measurement commands (parallel only) are the only communication commands that are accepted during data transfer.

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Data transfer takes a longer time when the scene group file size is larger.

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If the RUN window is displayed in the fast view mode, non-stop adjustment cannot be performed.

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Communication settings cannot be changed on the non-stop adjustment window.

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Do not register any new camera image input unit on the non-stop adjustment window.

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If RAMDisk does not have enough free disk capacity, data may not be transferred. Specify an image logging destination other than RAMDisk or otherwise set applicable items to minimize the usage of RAMDisk.

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Performing non-stop adjustment changes the display mode to freeze.

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If image logging is performed in the non-stop adjustment mode, data transfer may be disabled. To prevent this from happening, set the trigger interval longer than the logging time.

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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.42)

Reference: What Is a Scene Group? (p.46)

Reference: Creating a Scene (p.47)

Reference: Processing Item Selection Guidelines (p.49)

Reference: Editing Processing Units in Scenes (p.63)

Reference: Switching Scenes and Scene Groups (p.65)

Reference: Editing Scenes (p.67)

Reference: Editing Scene Groups (p.70)

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

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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.65) 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.46)

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)

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

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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. (For FZ4-11 /H11 , all data are saved in the controller.)

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 = 1,024 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 scene group data 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, it is possible that the number of scenes can be set is lower than 1,024. The scene data size varies depending on the contents of settings.

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The data size that can be set (available data memory) can be checked in the system menu. Reference: Checking System Information [System Information] (p.358)

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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.65) 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.47) .

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.612)

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.49)

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Reference: Selecting Measurement Processing Items According to the Measurement Method

and Purpose (p.56)

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.50)

Reference: Locating (Measurement Objects Not Inclined) (p.51) Reference: Locating (Measurement Objects Inclined) (p.52)

Reference: Internal and External Inspection (p.52) Reference: Presence Inspection (p.53) Reference: Dimension Inspection/Measurement (p.53) Reference: Text Comparison/Inspection (p.54) Reference: Quantity Inspection/Measurement (p.55)

Reference: Defect/Contamination Inspection (p.55) Reference: Burr Inspection (p.54) Reference: Inspection for Presence of Different Objects (p.56)

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

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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.57)

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Reference: Detecting defects and foreign materials (p.58)

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Reference: Count (p.59)

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Reference: Measuring dimensions (p.59)

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Reference: Measuring folding of papers and sheets (p.60)

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Reference: Checking the interior/exterior and direction (p.60)

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Reference: Checking for mixing of different objects (p.61)

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Reference: Checking for deformation (p.61)

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Reference: Inspecting characters (p.62)

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Reference: Reading barcodes (p.62)

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Reference: Reading 2D Code (p.62)

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Reference: Increasing camera installation efficiency (p.62)

Measuring positions

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Method,

objective

Positioning of the measurement objects with low contrast

Label position detection

Robot arm positioning

Position measurement for measurement objects with variations

References

[ECM Search], [Shape Search II], [Shape Search+ (FZ4-Hxxx series)] Effective for positioning 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.93) Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Shape Search II" (p.128) Reference: Processing Item List Manual, "Shape Search+" (p.116)

[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.151)

[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.57)

[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.70)

Measurement of the inclination of a circular measurement

[Circle angle] Effective when measuring bottle caps, etc., after correcting the rotation angle. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Circle Angle" (p.379)

object

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[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.57)

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Other positioning

Detecting defects and foreign materials

Method, objective References

Detection of the defect, stain and spot of plain measurement objects

[Defect] [Precise Defect (FZ4-Hxxx series)] Effective for inspection for contamination or spots on plain backgrounds. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Defect" (p.290) Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Precise Defect" (p.299)

[Defect] [Precise Defect (FZ4-Hxxx series)] Effective for exterior inspection of scratches and burrs on parts. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Defect" (p.290)

Scratches, burrs

Inspection for minor defects, contamination and objects with backgrounds other than plain

Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Precise Defect" (p.299)

[Fine Matching] Effective for detection of minor defects and contamination on labels, etc. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Fine Matching" (p.308)

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Count

Method, objective References

[Edge Pitch] Effective when calculating the number of IC or connector pins. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Edge Pitch" (p.162)

Inspection for number of pins

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Inspection of the number of screws

Inspection of the number of labels

[EC Circle Search] Effective when inspecting by focusing on circular outline information. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "EC Circle Search" (p.105)

[Labeling] [Labeling+ (FZ4-Hxxx series)] Effective when counting the labels and measuring their positions. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual, "Labeling" (p.245) Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Labeling+" (p.266)

Measuring dimensions

Method,

objective

Measurement of width of measurement objects

Dimension inspection of finished products

Dimension inspection for circular shapes and tilted parts

[Edge Position] Effective when measuring the width of measurement objects. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Edge Position" (p.151)

[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.151) Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Calculation" (p.452)

[Edge Position] [Calculation] [Edge Position] is effective when measuring the dimensions of circular works and tilted measurement objects. Use this processing item to measure position, [Calculation] to calculate the spacing of positions and then the dimensions. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Edge Position" (p.151) Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Calculation" (p.452)

References

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Measuring folding of papers and sheets

Method, objective References

Check for folding on plain measurement objects

[Defect] [Precise Defect (FZ4-Hxxx series)] Effective when checking for folding on plain works. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Defect" (p.290)

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.70)

Interior/exterior and orientation inspection through presence of markings

When precision is required for measurement of markings

[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.308)

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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.70)

Inspection for mixing of different measurement objects with variations

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Inspection for mixing of different objects for objects with plain background

When accuracy is required for inspection of mixing of different objects

When not all characters and markings are the same

When performing different inspections according to the type

[Search] Effective for inspection of mixing of different objects for packaging that has plain background. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Search" (p.57)

[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.308)

[Sensitive Search] Effective when the difference between the model image and measurement image is small. The models are automatically finely divided and matched in detail. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Sensitive Search" (p.80)

[Classification] Effective for inspections performed on lines where different types of products are manufactured. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Classification" (p.140)

Checking for deformation

Method, objective References

Deformation check when there are multiple acceptable shapes

When measuring the shape more strictly

[Flexible Search] Effective when performing inspection for deformation of measurement objects based on multiple acceptable shapes. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Flexible Search" (p.70)

[Fine Matching] Effective when inspecting the shape of workpieces to a high degree of precision. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Fine Matching" (p.308)

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Inspecting characters

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Method,

objective

Inspection of the date

Inspection of arbitrary character strings

Registration of character strings

[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.329)

[Character Inspection] Effective when inspecting arbitrary character strings. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Character Inspection" (p.320)

[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.339)

References

Reading barcodes

Method, objective References

When reading barcodes

[Barcode+ (FZ4-Hxxx series)] Effective when reading barcodes and outputting the information to an external device. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Barcodes+" (p.348)

Reading 2D Code

Method,

objective

When reading 2D Code

[2D Code], [2D Code+ (FZ4-Hxxx series)] Effective when reading 2D Code for classification, etc. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", " (p.355) Reference: 2D Code (p.371) Reference: " (p.355) Reference: "Processing Items List Manual", "2D Code+" (p.371)

References

Increasing camera installation efficiency

Method, objective References

When adjusting the focus

When adjusting the lighting

[Focus] Effective when the measurement position changes and the camera becomes out of focus. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Focus" (p.536)

[Iris] Effective when performing lighting adjustment according to the changing brightness at the measurement site. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Iris" (p.539)

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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.

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

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Searching a processing unit ( ) ( )

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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Saving processing unit data to files ( )

This saves the selected processing unit data to a file.

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Reading processing unit data to files ( )

This reads the processing unit data from a file.

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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

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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 processing unit names within a scene. Unit names must begin with a character other than ° (semi-voiced sound symbol) and " (voiced sound symbol). Also, unit names cannot consist of only a single-byte number, only a "+", or only a ".".

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Setting details of a processing unit ( )

Sets the properties of any processing unit within a scene.

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Shift area ( )

Changes related figure data in one batch.

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New Folder ( )

Used when multiple processing units are 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 items can be operated as a group.

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Ref. other Scene's flow ( ) 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.

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The number of units that can be set in a flow depends on the available data memory.

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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.359)

Switching Scenes

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

The Switch Scene window is displayed.

Note

●

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

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

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

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

●

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.344)

Tap [OK].

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

Important

●

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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If the available USB memory is not sufficient to save data when switching a scene group, the data will be initialized if the power is shut down since the scene group data in the USB memory is temporarily cleared during the saving process. To avoid this problem, generate more available USB memory without shutting down the power or reduce the scene group data size, and save the data to the USB memory again.

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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].

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

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].

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

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Note

●

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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Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

Editing Scene Groups

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

Note

●

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].

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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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].

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

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".

Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

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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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.74)

Reference: Performing Test Measurement (p.77)

Reference: Key Points for Adjustment (p.79)

Reference: Arranging the RUN Window (p.82)

Reference: Useful Functions for Operation (p.88)

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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.86)

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Method for setting display contents of RUN window

Reference: Setting the RUN Window Display [RUN Mode View Setting] (p.352)

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Normal Mode RUN Window

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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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Switching to the RUN Window

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

Window switches to the RUN window.

Note

●

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.347)

●

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

●

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.91)

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

●

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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Note

●

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.94)

Important

●

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.402)

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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.84)

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. For information on the displayed image, refer to the image items displayed in the image display area. For more details, refer to "Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment" for each processing item in the "Processing Item List Manual."

Note

●

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

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Freeze

Last NG

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. 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

●

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.

●

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.

●

[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.

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

●

[Auto]

●

25%

●

50% Measurement image magnification setting

Drag images to specify the display position as required.

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

●

100%

●

200%

●

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

●

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

Description

Sets magnification.

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

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

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.

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Tap [ ] and select a mode.

Set value

[Factory default]

●

[RUN - normal mode]

●

RUN - fast view mode

Tap [OK].

The Select RUN Mode window closes.

Selects which mode is used to display the RUN window.

Description

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.351)

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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.352)

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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.96) 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.

Tap [OK].

The path and file name of the image are displayed under [Select image].

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Check "Measure using selected img (Re-meas.)".

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

Measurement of the selected image is performed.

Note

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About Auto Re-meas.

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

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Important

●

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].

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

●

The simplified non-stop adjustment function can only be used in RUN window normal mode. However, it cannot be used when the operation mode (FZ4-11 /H11 only) is set to [Single-line High-speed mode] [Non-stop adjustment mode]. Also, it cannot be used in the ADJUST window or RUN window fast view mode.

●

If the Enter non-stop adj. button is not displayed, the button can be added with the system/controller/RUN window short cut setting.

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

Tap [Enter non-stop adj].

Transfers to simplified non-stop adjustment mode. "Enter simplified non-stop adj." 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 the processing unit that does not have setting item of "Judgement condition", Judgement window is not displayed.

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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.91) to Reference: 5 (p.92) .

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

The simplified non-stop adjustment mode ends.

Note

●

If [Switch to ADJUST mode] is tapped while entering simplified non-stop adjustment, the simplified

non-stop adjustment mode is automatically ended and the screen switches to the ADJUST window.

Important

●

During simplified non-stop adjustment, do not switch the scene with scene switching or scene group switching.

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.

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

Images can also be directly dragged and moved.

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.

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Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Trend Monitor" (p.506)

Note

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

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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 2 different logging methods.

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When logging images that are currently displayed

Reference: Logging current image [Save last logging image] (p.95)

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When automatically logging images during measurement

Reference: Setting Logging Conditions [Logging setting] (p.96)

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

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following kinds of adjustment.

Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

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] menu - [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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Setting

Setting item

value

[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.

R e

f e r e n c

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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.611) The controller memory is cleared if the power is turned off again. To keep images, select "Save to memory + file" and save images to USB memory, etc.

Description

Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

Setting item

Setting 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

Setting value

[Factory default]

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[RAMDisk]

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USBDisk

●

Checked

●

[Unchecked]

Description

Specify the image file save destination (RAMDisk or USB memory). Logging images are saved in the specified save destination folder.(Maximum number of characters: 128 single-byte characters)

Sets the prefix for the save file name. (Maximum number of characters: 32 single-byte characters) 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.

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Switch saving folder by judge

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Checked

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[Unchecked]

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

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

Example of setting Destination

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Folder name: USBDisk

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Prefix: image_

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"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

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

Setting

Setting item

value

[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 takt

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 takt 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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Omron FZ4 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

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 FZ4 Series

Description of Model-specific Functions

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 Operation Mode

Operation Mode Selection Guidelines

High-speed Logging Mode

Parallel-operation High-speed Mode

Single-line High-speed Mode

Multi-line Random-trigger Mode

Non-stop Adjustment Mode

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