OMRON V400-F050, V400-F250, V400-F350 User Guide

2D Code Reader

V400-F050/250/350

User’s Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the OMRON V400-F050/250/350.

This manual describes the functions, performance, and application methods of the V400-F050/250/350.

This manual is intended for personnel with knowledge of electrical systems. Be sure to read and understand this manual thoroughly before using the product, and keep this manual in an easily accessible location for quick reference when required.

Introduction		Application Considerations (Read and understand this information first.)
Section 1		Studying the V400-F
Section 2		Changing Reading Conditions
Section 3		Setting RS-232C and Discrete I/O Communication Conditions
Section 4		Other Settings
Section 5		Communicating with PC and Programmable Controller
Section 6		Troubleshooting
Appendix

Appendix 6 Section 5 Section 4 Section 3 Section 2 Section 1 Section Introduction

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READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT

Please read and understand this document before using the products. Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments.

WARRANTY

OMRON’s exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.

OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS. ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE. OMRON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.

In no event shall responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON’S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE PROPERLY HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR.

SUITABILITY FOR USE

THE PRODUCTS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE NOT SAFETY RATED. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED OR RATED FOR ENSURING SAFETY OF PERSONS, AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A SAFETY COMPONENT OR PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR SUCH PURPOSES. Please refer to separate catalogs for OMRON's safety rated products.

OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the combination of products in the customer’s application or use of the product.

At the customer’s request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other application or use.

The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for the products:

•Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or uses not described in this document.

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• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical		Introduction
equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate
industry or government regulations.
• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.
Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO
ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED
FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Performance data given in this document is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and
does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON’s test conditions, and the users
must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON
Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other
reasons.
It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when
significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the product may be
changed without any notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish
key specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative
at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when
tolerances are shown.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.
PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS
OMRON shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable product, or any
consequence thereof.
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Please notify us before copying or reproducing this document in any manner, for any other purpose. If
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Meanings of Signal Words

In this manual, precautions are indicated using the following symbols and signal words to ensure safe use of the V400-F050/250/350. The precautions indicated by these symbols and signal words are important for safety and must be observed.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

WARNING result in minor or moderate injury, or may result in serious injury or death. Additionally there may be significant property damage.

Meanings of Alert Symbols

Indicates the possibility of explosion under specific conditions.

Indicates general prohibitions for which there is no specific symbol.

Alert Statements in this Manual

WARNING

This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons.

Do not use it for such purposes.

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Regulations and Standards

The V400-F050/250/350 complies with the international regulations and standards listed below.

EC Directives	EMC Directive:No.89/336/EEC
EN Standards	EN61326: 1997, +A1: 1998 +A2: 2001 (EMI: Class A)
(European Standards)	Power line: 10 m max. Signal line: 30 m max.

Precautions for Safe Use

Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of the product.

■Installation Environment Precautions

•Do not use the product in environments with flammable or explosive gases.

•Do not install outdoors.

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

•During installation, make sure that screws are tightened firmly.

■Power Supply and Wiring Precautions

•Use the product with the power supply voltages specified in this manual.

•Use a DC power supply with countermeasures against high-voltage spikes (safe

extra low-voltage circuits on the secondary side). p.20

■Other Precautions

•If the product becomes extremely hot, or abnormal odors or smoke occurs, stop using the product immediately, turn OFF the power, and consult with your OMRON representative.

•Dispose of the product as industrial waste.

•Do not apply pressure or deform the product when disposing of it.

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Precautions for Correct Use

Always observe the following precautions to prevent operation failures, malfunctions, and adverse effects on performance and equipment.

■ Installation of the Product

Do not install the product in the following locations:

•Locations subject to ambient temperature that exceeds the rated temperature range

•Locations subject to rapid changes in temperature (causing condensation)

•Locations subject to relative humidity that exceeds the rated humidity range

•Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases

•Locations subject to dust, salt, or metallic powder

•Locations subject to direct vibration or shock outside the specified ranges

•Locations subject to direct sunlight

•Locations subject to oil or chemical spray

Ambient Temperature

•Maintain a minimum clearance of 50 mm above and below the product to improve air circulation.

•Do not install the product immediately above significant heat sources, such as heaters, transformers, or large-capacity resistors.

•Do not let the ambient operating temperature exceed 45°C.

•Provide a forced-air fan cooling or air conditioning if the ambient temperature is near 45°C so that the ambient temperature never exceeds 45°C.

Noise Resistance

•Do not install the product in areas where high-

	voltage equipment is installed.	Power cable
	• Do not install the product within 200 mm of power	200mm min.
	cables.
		200mm min.
		Main unit

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■ Installation and Handling of Components

• Use the cables specified in this manual. p.20

•Keep the power supply cable as short as possible (10 m maximum).

•The power lines and discrete I/O lines of the communication/power cable should not be short-circuited with each other.

•Power output lines of the monitor cable should not be short-circuited with each other.

•Do not supply power from the monitor's power cable, since it is provided for output only.

•Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or modify the product. Failure to observe this may result in breakdown or fire.

■Connecting and Removing Cables

•Do not connect or disconnect the cables while power is supplied.

•Do not connect a cable to the 2D Code Reader if the other end of the cable is connected to a personal computer or a Programmable Controller.

•To prevent damage from static electricity, use a wrist strap or another device for preventing electrostatic charges when touching terminals or signal lines inside connectors.

■Turning OFF the Power Supply

•Do not turn OFF the power supply while a message is being displayed indicating that processing is being performed. Data in memory will be destroyed, and the product may not operate correctly the next time it is started.

•Do not turn OFF the power while the setting data is being saved. Data in memory will be corrupted, and the product may not operate correctly the next time it is started.

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How to Use This Manual

Page Format

Section 2

Changing Reading Conditions

Setting Reading Conditions Manually

This section explains how to set reading conditions manually.

1. Switch to the setting mode.

STILL/LIVE MODE

TRIG

Hold down the center button for more than two seconds to

UP EXECUTE

DOWN

2Section

activate the setting mode.

Hold down for more

“Changing Settings” p.24

than two seconds.

2. Select [Bank Setting] from [Setting Menu].

Setting

The [Bank Setting] screen will appear.

3. From [Bank #00] to [Bank #09], select the

Reading

right area of the screen.

Conditions

bank to which you want to set reading

condition.

The contents of the selected bank are displayed in the

Manually

The edit menu will be displayed.

Setting item

Settings

Details

Light Channel

Select the light to be used.

(For V400-F050)

Right CH.*

The light connected to the right light connector will be used.

Left CH.

The light connected to the

left light connector will be used.

None

No light will be used.

Code Type

Set the code type.

DataMatrix

The code will be read as a DataMatrix type code.

QRCode

The code will be read as a QRCode type code.

Auto*

The code type will be identified automatically.

Shape

Select the code shape.

This item is effective only when [DataMatrix] is selected for [Code Type].

Square

The code will be read as a square code.

Rectangle

The code will be read as a rectangular code.

Auto*

The code shape will be identified automatically.

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Section title

Outline

Index label

Provides the section number and subject matter. Can be used to immediately open the desired page.

Screen display

Describes the settings.

Procedure and additional explanations

Information useful during the operation and reference pages are provided here with special marks to indicate the kind of information being provided.

*This page does not actually exist in this manual.

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Visual Aids

Indicates points that are important in using product functions or in application procedures.

Indicates page numbers providing related information.

Indicates helpful information when a problem occurs and explanations of technical terms.

Aids Visual Introduction

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Contents

Introduction

	Meanings of Signal Words	4
	Meanings of Alert Symbols	4
	Alert Statements in this Manual	4
	Regulations and Standards	5
	Precautions for Safe Use	5
	Precautions for Correct Use	6
	How to Use This Manual	8
	Visual Aids	9
	Contents	10

Section 1 Studying the V400-F		13
	Features and Functions of V400-F	14
	Installing and Connecting the Code Reader	18
	Simple Teaching	22
	Changing Settings	24
	Reading Results	26

Section 2 Changing Reading Conditions		29
	Setting Reading Conditions by Teaching	30
	Setting Reading Conditions Manually	32
	Selecting the Bank to be Used Normally	37
	Copying a Bank	38
	Deleting the Content of a Bank	40
	Setting the Retry Method	41

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Section 3 Setting RS-232C and Discrete I/O Communication Conditions		43
	Setting RS-232C Communication Conditions	44
	Setting Discrete I/O Communication Conditions	48

Section 4 Other Settings		51
	Setting Screen Display	52
	Viewing the Images Read in the Past	53
	Saving/Initializing All the Settings	56
	Displaying the Version Information	58

Section 5 Communicating with PC and Programmable Controller		59
	RS-232C Communication	60
	Discrete I/O Communication	73

Section 6 Troubleshooting		81
	Error Codes and Corrective Actions	82
	Troubleshooting	82
Appendix		85
	Lens and Lighting	86
	Line Speed and Reading Time/Exposure Time	91
	Maintenance	93
	Specifications and Dimensions	94
	ASCII Table	99
	Ladder Programming Example for Connecting to a PLC	100
	FCS Check Program Example (BASIC)	104
	Data Capacity Table	106
	Menu Hierarchy	109
	Revision History	110

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MEMO

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Studying the V400-F

This section provides items, such as the V400-F is features, installation, connections and operation flow, with which the operator should be familiar to use the V400-F.

		Features and Functions of V400-F	14
		Compact and Easy-to-Operate	14
		Advanced Functions	16
		Other Features	17
		Installing and Connecting the Code Reader	18
		Mounting the Main Unit	18
		Connecting Peripheral Devices	20
		Simple Teaching	22
		Changing Settings	24
		Reading Results	26
		Monitor Display	26
		RS-232C Communications Output	28

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F-V400 of Functions and Features 1 Section

Section 1

Studying the V400-F

Features and Functions of V400-F

This fixed type 2D code reader provides advanced reading functions and is designed for easy operation by anyone. It reads 2D codes directly marked on boards and metal materials.

Two types of code reader are available: the V400-F250/350, whose lens and light are integrated into one compact body, and the V400-F050, to which a C-mount lens can be attached to enable use of various lights.

Compact and Easy-to-Operate

Light/Lens Integrated Type V400-F250/350

Light and Lens are Integrated

Eliminates troublesome lens mounting and light.

V400-F250 V400-F350

Narrow			Wide		light
	-field light			-field

External size: 40 × 50 × 97 mm

C-mount Type	V400-F050

Allows Mounting of a C-mount Type Lens

Provides Two Connectors that

Allow Direct Connection of Light

No power source is required for the light.

C-mount type lens (Recommended: p.89)

External size: 40 × 50 × 75 mm

Supports DataMatrix ECC200 (max. 64 × 64)

Readable codes

Direct ring light

Low-angle ring light

(Recommended:

p.86)

DataMatrix QRCode

• ECC200

• Model 1, 2

Back light

Reflected light

Coaxial light

10 × 10 to 64 × 64

21 × 21 to 57 × 57

8 × 18 to 16 × 48

(Version 1 to Version 10)

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Checking Reading Results by Easy-to-See LEDs

Easy Operations with 3 Buttons

POWER LED (green)	OK LED (blue)	NG LED (red)
Lit when power is ON.	Lights up when reading is successful.	Lights up when
		reading has failed.

Left button

Right button

Switches between still and real-

Performs reading.

time images. (* Monitor required)

POWER

OK

NG

Adjusts brightness (hold down for

“Simple Teaching”

two seconds). (* Monitor required)

STILL/LIVE MODE

TRIG

(Hold down for two seconds)

Center button

UP

EXECUTE

DOWN

Communication/power cable

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CN1

CN2

connector

Switches to setting mode

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Monitor cable connector

(hold down for two seconds).

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		and completed by just holding down
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		Retry can be performed not only with
Power		different exposure time, but also with
		two or more reading conditions that
supply
		are switched automatically.
device
PC

Connecting to a Monitor

Allows Advanced Settings

POWER

SYNC

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Advanced Functions

Retrying by switching to another bank automatically ( p.41)

Retry is performed by switching the reading condition (Bank) among the maximum five conditions.

Two condition switching methods are available: one which determines the order of the conditions to be used automatically according to the frequency of their use, and the other that switches them according to the registered order.

Combining with the retry settings that are made for each reading condition enables various retry settings.

[Automatically determining the order according to frequency of use]

1st Bank

Successful retry count: 25

2nd Bank

Successful retry count: 1

3rd Bank

Successful retry count: 50

4th Bank

Successful retry count: 15

5th Bank

Successful retry count: 9

Setting the reading region

Previous reading was successful. Reading condition (example: 5th Bank)

3rd Bank

Successful retry count: 50

1st Bank		For the 2nd and
Successful retry count: 25
		subsequent
4th Bank
		retries, the reading
Successful retry count: 15
		condition used for
2nd Bank
		the 1st retry will be
Successful retry count: 1
		excluded.

(

p.33)

Set the image region to be read.

This shortens the processing time.

Setting a filter ( p.34)

Performing image processing before reading reduces possibility of reading error. Filtering can be performed in 3 steps.

• Smooth, Dilate/Erosion, Median

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Enables switching between two lights (V400-F050 only) ( p.34)

The light to be used can be switched between two lights according to the situation.

Combining this function with the auto bank switch retry function enables the code reader to handle partially reflecting work pieces.

Other Features

Saves up to 10 reading conditions ( p.30)

Saves up to 28 past read images ( p.53)

This allows you to identify the errors that occurred, by checking the saved past images.

Supports NPN/PNP by simply exchanging the cable.

Allows direct power supply to the monitor.

Use of the monitor cable (V400-WM0) and LCD monitor (F150-M05L-2D) enables the V400-F to supply power to the monitor, making settings monitoring and maintenance easy.

Displays results in various ways ( p.26)

Highlights the reading state.				Displays analysis result of code quality numerically
Highlighting (			p.26)	and graphically (bar).
				Code quality analysis display (				p.27)

Displays the RS-232C communication history.

Communication history display ( p.27)

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Studying the V400-F

Installing and Connecting the Code Reader

.

Mounting the Main Unit

Mount the reader at a distance where the code image can be shot correctly. There are two mounting methods: “DIN track mounting” and “Base mounting”.

Field of Vision and Distance from the Code

• An accurate image will not be obtained if the installation distance is too long or too short. Always use the installation distance given below.

• The field of vision and installation distance of the V400-F050 vary with the lens to be used. “Selecting a Lens” p.89

V400-F250

V400-F350

	CN2
	DOWN			Corporation	Omron
	TRIG	EXECUTE
NG	MODE
		STILL/LIVE	UP	CN1
	OK
	POWER

Installation distance: 200 mm

Installation distance: 100 mm

Code					Code

Field of vision 14 × 18.5 mm

Field of vision 31 × 42 mm

Glossy Workpieces

Install the Main Unit at an angle so that regular reflective light is not included in the image.

Recommended Installation Angle

Model	Recommended angle
V400-F250	10°
V400-F350	5°

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Base Mounting

Mount the reader with four M3 screws.

Mounting dimensions (Unit: mm)

2-M3

(Screw fitting length: 5 mm or less)

Mounting the Mount Seat

First mount the mount seat, then mount the reader to the seat with two M4 screws. The reader can also be mounted with one 1/4-20UNC screw.

Mounting dimensions

(Unit: mm)

2-M4

(Screw fitting length: 8 mm or less)

	1/4-20 UNC
	(Screw fitting length: 8 mm or less)
DIN Track Mounting
1. Mount the mount seat to the	2. Slide the seat into the DIN rail, and
undersurface of the base of the	then tighten the two screws at one
reader with M3 screws (supplied	edge of the rail using the hexagonal
with the reader).	wrench (supplied with the reader).

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Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connect peripheral devices to the reader.

Always turn OFF the reader before connecting or disconnecting a peripheral device's cable.

Peripheral devices may be damaged if the cable is connected or disconnected with the power ON. The connector (CN2) for the monitor is capped when the reader is shipped. The cap must be left on those connectors that are not used to protect them from dust, dirt and static electricity.

Main

Align the marks.

Attach a ferrite core.

The ferrite core must be located at least 10 mm away from the

base of the connector.

Programmable controller		or
Communication/	V400-W23 (NPN type)
power cable	V400-W23P (PNP type)
Power	Blue
supply
device	Brown
Recommended: OMRON
S8VS-03024
Programmable controller

Discrete I/O

Wiring method: p.73

Make sure that the connector is oriented correctly and not inserted at an angle. Secure the connector using the screws on both sides of the connector.

RS-232C connector (male)

RS-232C connector

Monitor

F150-M05L-2D

Align the

marks.

When plugging in a connector, push it with a

force of no more than

15 to 20 N.

Then, pull gently on the cable (approximately

10 N) to make sure the

connector is securely connected.

Monitor cable V400-WM0

+24 V	0 V
Brown	Blue

		PC
	V400-W24 (NPN type)		Communication/
	V400-W24P (PNP type)		power cable
	Brown
	Blue		Power
	Recommended: OMRON		supply
			device
	S8VS-03024
		PC
	RS-232C connector
	(female)
		Make sure that the
		connector is oriented
		correctly and not inserted
		at an angle. Secure the
	RS-232C connector	connector using the
		screws on both sides of

the connector.

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Lens and light (for V400-F050 only)

Left-side light cable connector

Right-side light cable connector

To the light

Align the projection on the light cable is connector with the slot on the connector of the reader.

C-mount type lens

	Recommended lens: p.89
Light cable	Light	Recommended light: p.86
	To the light

Power

For V400-F050/250/350, a power supply device must be provided separately. Wire the power supply independently of other devices. In particular, keep the power supply wired separately from inductive loads.

Use a DC power supply with safety measures against high-voltage spikes (safety extra lowvoltage circuits on the secondary side). If UL recognition is required for the overall system, use a UL Class II DC power supply.

Use a power supply that meets the following requirements.

Output current	1.2 A min.
Power supply voltage	24 VDC ±10%
Recommended	S8VS-03024

Connect the brown wire to the positive (+) side of the power supply and the blue wire to the negative (-) side.

(+) side Brown

(-) side Blue

Handling the Cable

After the connector is plugged in, do not apply a force of more than 30 N to the connector in the directions shown below.

Excessive force will damage the connector.

30 N max.

30 N max.

30 N max.

When disconnecting a cable, hold the part of the plug shown below and then pull it out straight.

Hold this part.

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Teaching Simple 1 Section

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Studying the V400-F

Simple Teaching

Use “Simple Teaching” to check whether codes on the work piece are readable.

“Simple Teaching” enables you to set necessary reading conditions automatically by simple operations.

To change reading conditions or set them in detail, use the setting mode.

Turning ON the power

Turn ON the power to the monitor.	The POWER LED
• When using F150-M05L-2D, make sure	(green) will light up.
that it is connected before turning ON the
power to the power supply device.

Turn ON the power to the power supply device.

The POWER LED (green) will light up.

Performing teaching

Capture the work piece.

Switch to the real-time image display mode, and adjust the position and brightness of the work piece while observing the image on the monitor.

[STILL]: Still image [LIVE]: Real-time image

Display switching

Press the left button to switch

from the still image to the real-

time image or vice versa.

Press

Brightness adjustment

	Hold down the left button for more
	than two seconds, to display the	Hold down for
	exposure time adjustment screen.
		more than two
	The brightness will be adjusted
		seconds.
	based on the exposure time.

	Hold down for
Perform teaching.	more than two
	seconds.

Hold down the right button for more than two seconds, to perform “Simple Teaching”.

When teaching is completed successfully, the teaching and reading results will be displayed. Three indicators will light: Power (green), OK (blue), and NG (red). Select [OK] to save the results.

Indicators light:

Power (green), OK (blue),

NG (red).

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• The teaching results will be overwritten, registered to [Bank #00], and saved.

• If [Cancel] is selected in the result display screen, the results will not be saved.

Exiting

Turn OFF the power to the power supply device and then to the monitor.

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Changing Settings

The setting mode allows you to make changes to reading conditions and system settings. This section explains operations for the setting mode.

Switch to the setting mode.

Hold down the center button for more than two seconds.

All the LEDs will light up and the [Setting Menu] appears.

	Hold down for more	All LEDs light up.
	than two seconds.

Make settings

Basic operation for setting mode

Use the right and left buttons to select the desired item, and then press the center button to confirm the selection.

To close the current menu, select [Exit] and then press the center button.

Name of currently

selected menu Selectable menus are enclosed in a white frame.

Select an item.	Confirm	Select an item. Select [Exit] to
		close the menu.

(Example) When [Bank Setting] is selected

Indicates that this reading condition is normally used.

* Only when [Bank Setting] is selected

Numerical value inputting method

Move the cursor to the desired item and press the center button.

Change the value using the right and left buttons.

Press the center button to confirm the setting.

The currently selected item is enclosed in a blue frame. (Cursor)

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Setting the reading conditions

Select [Bank Setting] from [Setting Menu].

Other settings

Select [System Setting] from [Setting Menu].

p.29

•Up to 10 reading conditions are available.

•When a reading condition is selected, its settings will be displayed in the right area of the screen.

•Select the desired reading condition from among the ten conditions, and set each condition item manually or by teaching.

•Reading conditions can be copied or deleted.

Reading condition [Bank #00] contains the contents of “Simple Teaching”.

[RS-232C]	Set RS-232C communication related parameters such as	p.44
	baud rate and parity.
[Data Format]	Set data format setting for RS-232C communication.	p.46
[Discrete I/O]	Set discrete I/O related settings including trigger mode	p.48
	and busy input.
[Display]	Change the monitor display method.	p.52
[Image Store]	Select the methods for storing images and referring to	p.53
	stored images.
[Bank Switching]	Change the automatic bank switch retry setting.	p.41
[Version Information]	Displays the software version.	p.58

Saving the settings	p.56

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Select [Save] from [Setting Menu].

All the settings including reading conditions will be saved.

Before exiting, make sure to save the settings in the setting mode. If the settings are not saved, the reading conditions and other settings will be lost.

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Reading Results

This section explains details of the read results.

Monitor Display

Explanation of reading results displayed on the monitor is given below.

There are four display methods: normal display, highlighting display, code quality analysis display and communication display.

The desired display method can be set in the setting mode.

Display setting: p.52

Normal Display

Normal screen

Reading status
The reading status is
displayed.
OK (blue):Reading is						Read data
completed
						The read data is displayed.
successfully.
						(Max. 208 characters =
NG (red): Reading has
						8 lines × 26 characters)
failed.
						An error code is displayed in case of
• Error code contents						reading error.

Error code	Action
?E000	2D code cannot be found, possibly due to uneven background. Check the work piece
	surface and lighting condition.
?E100	2D code cell cannot be recognized correctly. Check the marking and lighting conditions,
	and then perform teaching again.
?E200	Reading was not completed within the specified period of time. Check the work piece and
	lighting condition, then perform teaching again.
	Increase the reading timeout value.

If reading has failed, it may be possible that the cause can be identified by checking the read image. p.53

Highlighting Display

The screen is enclosed in a frame whose color that indicates the reading status.

Reading status

The reading status is displayed.

OK (blue):Reading is completed successfully.

NG (red): Reading has failed.

Read data

The read data is displayed. (Max. 26 characters)

An error code is displayed in case of reading error.

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Code quality analysis display

This screen displays analysis result of code quality numerically and graphically (bar).

Reading status

The reading status is displayed. OK (blue):Reading is

completed successfully.

NG (red): Reading has failed.

Code quality analysis

The code quality analysis result is displayed numerically (0 to 100) and graphically (bar).

• Code quality analysis items

Read data

The read data is displayed. (Max. 26 characters)

An error code is displayed in case of reading error.

Item	Description
Reading Rate	Displays the rate of successful reading count to the total reading count.
Contrast	Evaluates the code is white/black contrast that varies with the lighting condition.
	The larger the difference between the white and black parts of the code, the larger the
	contrast. “1” will be displayed if the code is contrast is the minimum readable level.
Focus	Evaluates the focus level of the image.
	If the code is out of focus, it can no longer be recognized. The more the code is out of
	focus, the smaller the value displayed.
Cell	Evaluates the number of recognition fails for each cell in the finder pattern, timing pattern
	and data.
	The more cells in which recognition failure occurs and the more unstable the reading is, the
	smaller the value displayed.

Communication Display

This screen displays the RS-232C communication history.

Reading status

The reading status is

displayed. OK (blue):Reading is

completed successfully.

NG (red): Reading has failed.

Communication history

Read data

The read data is displayed. (Max. 26 characters)

An error code is displayed in case of reading error.

The RS-232C communication history is indicated by yellow and green characters. Communication contents are displayed from the bottom to the top of the history display area. Yellow:Indicates that the content was input to the main body.

Green: Indicates that the content was output from the main body.

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RS-232C Communications Output

This section explains the reading results to be output via RS-232C communication.

When reading is successful

The read data is output in the following format.

Number of read data digits Code quality Read data

“Number of read data digits” and “Code quality” are output only if [Digit Data] and [Checker Data] are set to [ON] in the data format setting.

p.46

When reading has failed

By factory default, an error code is output in the following format. However, it is possible to make a data format setting so that no error code will be output.

Error code output setting: p.47

Header ?E000 Footer

Error code: p.26, p.82

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