Omron XPECTIA FZ3 User Manual
Cat. No. Z291-E1-0
FZ3
Xpectia Series
Vision Sensor
Processing Items List
USERS MANUAL
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the FZ3 Series.
This manual provides information regarding functions, performance and operating methods that
are required for using the FZ3 Series.
When using the FZ3 Series, be sure to observe the following:
• The FZ3 Series must be operated by personnel knowledgeable in electrical engineering.
• To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly to deepen your understanding of the
product.
• Please keep this manual in a safe place so that it can be referred to whenever necessary.
Contents
1. Input image
Camera Image Input ………………………………………………………………………………………12
Settings Flow (Camera Image Input) …………………………………………………………………12
Camera Selection (Camera Image Input) ……………………………………………………………13
Camera Settings (Camera Image Input) ………………………………………………………………14
Screen Adjustment Settings (Camera Image Input) …………………………………………………18
White Balance (Camera Image Input) …………………………………………………………………23
Calibration (Camera Image Input)………………………………………………………………………24
Additional Explanation (Camera Image Input) ………………………………………………………31
Camera Image Input HDR+ ………………………………………………………………………………32
Settings Flow (Camera Image Input HDR+) …………………………………………………………32
HDR Settings (Camera Image Input HDR+) …………………………………………………………33
Bright Adjust Setting (Camera Image Input HDR+) …………………………………………………36
Camera Switching …………………………………………………………………………………………38
Camera Selection (Camera Switching) ………………………………………………………………38
Additional Explanation (Camera Switching) …………………………………………………………38
Measurement Image Switching ……………………………………………………………………………40
Parameter Settings (Measurement Image Switching) ………………………………………………40
2. Measurement
Search ………………………………………………………………………………………………………42
Settings Flow (Search) …………………………………………………………………………………42
Model Registration (Search) ……………………………………………………………………………43
Region Setting (Search) …………………………………………………………………………………46
Detection Point (Search)…………………………………………………………………………………47
Reference Position (Search) ……………………………………………………………………………47
Measurement Parameters (Search) ……………………………………………………………………48
Output Parameters (Search) ……………………………………………………………………………50
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Search) ………………………………………50
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Search) ………………………………………52
Flexible Search………………………………………………………………………………………………53
Settings Flow (Flexible Search)…………………………………………………………………………53
Model Registration (Flexible Search) …………………………………………………………………54
Region Setting (Flexible Search) ………………………………………………………………………57
Measurement Parameters (Flexible Search) …………………………………………………………57
Output Parameters (Flexible Search) …………………………………………………………………59
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Flexible Search)………………………………59
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Flexible Search) ……………………………61
Sensitive Search ……………………………………………………………………………………………62
Settings Flow (Sensitive Search) ………………………………………………………………………62
Model Registration (Sensitive Search)…………………………………………………………………63
Region Setting (Sensitive Search) ……………………………………………………………………66
Detection Point (Sensitive Search) ……………………………………………………………………67
Reference Position (Sensitive Search)…………………………………………………………………67
Measurement Parameters (Sensitive Search) ………………………………………………………68
Output Parameters (Sensitive Search)…………………………………………………………………69
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Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Sensitive Search) ……………………………70
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Sensitive Search) …………………………72
ECM Search …………………………………………………………………………………………………73
Settings Flow (ECM Search) ……………………………………………………………………………73
Model Registration (ECM Search) ……………………………………………………………………74
Error Model Registration (ECM Search) ………………………………………………………………78
Region Setting (ECM Search) …………………………………………………………………………78
Detection Point (ECM Search) …………………………………………………………………………78
Reference Position (ECM Search) ……………………………………………………………………79
Measurement Parameters (ECM Search) ……………………………………………………………80
Output Parameters (ECM Search) ……………………………………………………………………81
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (ECM Search) …………………………………82
When Using Measurement Results Externally (ECM Search) ………………………………………83
EC Circle Search ……………………………………………………………………………………………84
Settings Flow (EC Circle Search) ………………………………………………………………………84
Circle Setting (EC Circle Search) ………………………………………………………………………85
Region Setting (EC Circle Search) ……………………………………………………………………86
Reference Position (EC Circle Search) ………………………………………………………………87
Color Specification (EC Circle Search)…………………………………………………………………88
Measurement Parameters (EC Circle Search) ………………………………………………………89
Output Parameters (EC Circle Search) ………………………………………………………………91
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (EC Circle Search) ……………………………92
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (EC Circle Search) …………………………93
Shape Search+ ……………………………………………………………………………………………94
Settings Flow (Shape Search+)…………………………………………………………………………95
Model Registration (Shape Search+) …………………………………………………………………95
Region Setting (Shape Search+) ………………………………………………………………………97
Detection Point (Shape Search+) ………………………………………………………………………97
Reference Position (Shape Search+) …………………………………………………………………98
Measurement Parameters (Shape Search+) …………………………………………………………99
Output Parameters (Shape Search+)…………………………………………………………………100
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Shape Search+) ……………………………101
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Shape Search+) …………………………102
Classification ………………………………………………………………………………………………104
Settings Flow (Classification) …………………………………………………………………………104
Model Registration (Classification) ……………………………………………………………………105
Region Setting (Classification) ………………………………………………………………………109
Measurement Parameters (Classification) …………………………………………………………110
Output Parameters (Classification)……………………………………………………………………111
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Classification) ………………………………111
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Classification)………………………………113
Edge Position ………………………………………………………………………………………………114
Settings Flow (Edge Position) …………………………………………………………………………114
Region Setting (Edge Position) ………………………………………………………………………115
Edge Color Specification - For Color Cameras Only (Edge Position) ……………………………117
Reference Position (Edge Position) …………………………………………………………………118
Measurement Parameters (Edge Position) …………………………………………………………119
Output Parameters (Edge Position) …………………………………………………………………122
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Edge Position) ………………………………123
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Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Edge Position) ……………………………123
Edge Pitch …………………………………………………………………………………………………124
Settings Flow (Edge Pitch) ……………………………………………………………………………124
Region Setting (Edge Pitch)……………………………………………………………………………125
Edge Color Specification - For Color Cameras Only (Edge Pitch)…………………………………126
Measurement Parameters (Edge Pitch)………………………………………………………………127
Output Parameters (Edge Pitch)………………………………………………………………………129
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Edge Pitch) …………………………………130
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Edge Pitch)…………………………………131
Scan Edge Position ………………………………………………………………………………………132
Settings Flow (Scan Edge Position) …………………………………………………………………132
Region Setting (Scan Edge Position)…………………………………………………………………133
Edge Color Specification - For Color Cameras Only (Scan Edge Position) ………………………135
Reference Position (Scan Edge Position) ……………………………………………………………136
Measurement Parameters (Scan Edge Position)……………………………………………………137
Judgment Conditions (Scan Edge Position) …………………………………………………………140
Output Parameters (Scan Edge Position) ……………………………………………………………142
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Scan Edge Position) ………………………143
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Scan Edge Position) ………………………144
Scan Edge Width …………………………………………………………………………………………145
Settings Flow (Scan Edge Width) ……………………………………………………………………145
Region Setting (Scan Edge Width)……………………………………………………………………146
Edge Color Specification - For Color Cameras Only (Scan Edge Width) …………………………148
Measurement Parameters (Scan Edge Width)………………………………………………………149
Judgement Conditions (Scan Edge Width) …………………………………………………………151
Output Parameters (Scan Edge Width) ………………………………………………………………152
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Scan Edge Width) …………………………153
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Scan Edge Width) …………………………153
Color Data …………………………………………………………………………………………………154
Settings Flow (Color Data) ……………………………………………………………………………154
Region Setting (Color Data)……………………………………………………………………………155
Measurement Parameters (Color Data)………………………………………………………………156
Output Parameters (Color Data) ………………………………………………………………………158
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Color Data) …………………………………158
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Color Data)…………………………………159
Gravity and Area …………………………………………………………………………………………160
Settings Flow (Gravity and Area) ……………………………………………………………………160
Color Specification (Gravity and Area) ………………………………………………………………162
Binarization (Gravity and Area) ………………………………………………………………………164
Region Setting (Gravity and Area) ……………………………………………………………………165
Reference Position (Gravity and Area) ………………………………………………………………166
Measurement Parameters (Gravity and Area) ………………………………………………………167
Output Parameters (Gravity and Area) ………………………………………………………………169
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Gravity and Area) …………………………170
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Gravity and Area) …………………………170
Labeling ……………………………………………………………………………………………………172
Settings Flow (Labeling) ………………………………………………………………………………172
Color Specification (Labeling) …………………………………………………………………………173
Binarization (Labeling) …………………………………………………………………………………176
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Region Setting (Labeling)………………………………………………………………………………177
Reference Position (Labeling) …………………………………………………………………………178
Measurement Parameters (Labeling)…………………………………………………………………179
Judgement Conditions (Labeling) ……………………………………………………………………182
Output Parameters (Labeling) …………………………………………………………………………183
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Labeling) ……………………………………184
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Labeling)……………………………………184
Label Data …………………………………………………………………………………………………186
Settings Flow (Label Data) ……………………………………………………………………………187
Setting (Label Data) ……………………………………………………………………………………187
Output Parameters (Label Data)………………………………………………………………………188
Test Measurement (Label Data) ………………………………………………………………………189
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Label Data)…………………………………189
Labeling+ …………………………………………………………………………………………………190
Settings Flow (Labeling+)………………………………………………………………………………190
Color Specification (Labeling+) ………………………………………………………………………192
Binarization (Labeling+) ………………………………………………………………………………194
Region Setting (Labeling+) ……………………………………………………………………………196
Reference Position (Labeling+) ………………………………………………………………………197
Extraction Conditions (Labeling+) ……………………………………………………………………198
Measurement Parameters (Labeling+) ………………………………………………………………200
Judgement Conditions (Labeling+)……………………………………………………………………204
Output Parameters (Labeling+) ………………………………………………………………………205
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Labeling+)……………………………………206
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Labeling+) …………………………………207
Defect ………………………………………………………………………………………………………209
Settings Flow (Defect) …………………………………………………………………………………209
Region Setting (Defect) ………………………………………………………………………………210
Measurement Parameters (Defect) …………………………………………………………………211
Output Parameters (Defect)……………………………………………………………………………215
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Defect) ………………………………………215
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Defect)………………………………………216
Precise Defect ……………………………………………………………………………………………217
Settings Flow (Precise Defect) ………………………………………………………………………217
Region Setting (Precise Defect) ………………………………………………………………………218
Measurement Parameters (Precise Defect) …………………………………………………………219
Output Parameters (Precise Defect) …………………………………………………………………223
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Precise Defect) ……………………………223
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Precise Defect) ……………………………224
Fine Matching………………………………………………………………………………………………225
Settings Flow (Fine Matching)…………………………………………………………………………225
Model Registration (Fine Matching) …………………………………………………………………227
Difference Image Display (Fine Matching)……………………………………………………………228
Measurement Parameters (Fine Matching) …………………………………………………………230
Output Parameters (Fine Matching) …………………………………………………………………233
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Fine Matching) ………………………………234
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Fine Matching) ……………………………235
Character Inspection………………………………………………………………………………………236
Settings Flow (Character Inspection) …………………………………………………………………236
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Dictionary Parameters (Character Inspection) ………………………………………………………237
Region Setting (Character Inspection) ………………………………………………………………238
Measurement Parameters (Character Inspection) …………………………………………………238
Output Parameters (Character Inspection) …………………………………………………………240
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Character Inspection) ………………………241
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Character Inspection) ……………………242
Date Verification …………………………………………………………………………………………244
Settings Flow (Date Verification)………………………………………………………………………244
Verification Parameters (Date Verification) …………………………………………………………245
Date Parameters (Date Verification) …………………………………………………………………247
Code Parameters (Date Verification) …………………………………………………………………248
Output Parameters (Date Verification) ………………………………………………………………251
Test Measurement (Date Verification) ………………………………………………………………252
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Date Verification) …………………………252
Model Dictionary …………………………………………………………………………………………253
Settings Flow (Model Dictionary) ……………………………………………………………………253
Model Registration (Model Dictionary) ………………………………………………………………254
Measurement Parameters (Model Dictionary) ………………………………………………………257
Model Automatic Registration (Model Dictionary) …………………………………………………258
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Model Dictionary)……………………………260
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Model Dictionary) …………………………260
Barcode+……………………………………………………………………………………………………261
Settings Flow (Barcode+)………………………………………………………………………………261
Region Setting (Barcode+) ……………………………………………………………………………262
Measurement Parameters (Barcodes+)………………………………………………………………262
Results Settings (Barcode+) …………………………………………………………………………265
Output Parameters (Barcode+) ………………………………………………………………………265
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Barcode+)……………………………………266
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Barcodes+)…………………………………266
2D Code+ …………………………………………………………………………………………………268
Settings Flow (2D Code+) ……………………………………………………………………………268
Region Setting (2D Code+) ……………………………………………………………………………269
Measurement Parameters (2D Code+) ………………………………………………………………269
Results Settings (2D Code+) …………………………………………………………………………271
Output Parameters (2D Code+) ………………………………………………………………………271
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (2D Code+) …………………………………272
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (2D Codes+) ………………………………273
Circle Angle ………………………………………………………………………………………………275
Settings Flow (Circle Angle)……………………………………………………………………………276
Region Setting (Circle Angle) …………………………………………………………………………277
Output Parameters (Circle Angle) ……………………………………………………………………279
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Circle Angle)…………………………………279
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Circle Angle) ………………………………280
3. Compensate image
Position Compensation……………………………………………………………………………………282
Region Compensation (Position Compensation) ……………………………………………………283
Scroll Method (Position Compensation)………………………………………………………………283
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Position Compensation) …………………285
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Trapezoidal Correction+ …………………………………………………………………………………286
Conversion Method (Trapezoidal Correction+)………………………………………………………286
Region Setting (Trapezoidal Correction+) ……………………………………………………………292
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Trapezoidal Correction+) …………………293
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Trapezoidal Correction+) …………………293
Filtering ……………………………………………………………………………………………………294
Filtering Parameters (Filtering) ………………………………………………………………………294
Region Setting (Filtering) ………………………………………………………………………………298
Background Suppression …………………………………………………………………………………299
Filter Setting (Background Suppression) ……………………………………………………………299
Region Setting (Background Suppression) …………………………………………………………301
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Background Suppression) ………………301
Color Gray Filter……………………………………………………………………………………………302
Filter Setting (Color Gray Filter) ………………………………………………………………………302
Extract Color Filter…………………………………………………………………………………………306
Color Specification (Extract Color Filter) ……………………………………………………………306
Region Setting (Extract Color Filter) …………………………………………………………………309
Output Image (Extract Color Filter)……………………………………………………………………309
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Extract Color Filter) ………………………310
Anti Color Shading…………………………………………………………………………………………311
Filter Setting (Anti Color Shading) ……………………………………………………………………311
Region Setting (Anti Color Shading) …………………………………………………………………313
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Anti Color Shading) …………………………313
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Anti Color Shading) ………………………313
Stripes Removal Filter+ …………………………………………………………………………………314
Filter Setting (Stripes Removal Filter+) ………………………………………………………………314
Region Setting (Stripes Removal Filter+) ……………………………………………………………316
Halation Cut+ ………………………………………………………………………………………………317
Filter Setting (Halation Cut+) …………………………………………………………………………317
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Halation Cut+) ……………………………319
Panorama+ …………………………………………………………………………………………………320
Camera Placement (Panorama+) ……………………………………………………………………322
Image Combination (Panorama+) ……………………………………………………………………324
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Panorama+) ………………………………325
Polar Transformation ……………………………………………………………………………………326
Region Setting (Polar Transformation) ………………………………………………………………326
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Polar Transformation) ……………………328
4. Support Inspection and Measurement
Calculation …………………………………………………………………………………………………330
Settings (Calculation) …………………………………………………………………………………330
Output Parameters (Calculation)………………………………………………………………………332
Layout of Setting Expression Window ………………………………………………………………333
Expression Usage Examples …………………………………………………………………………336
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Calculation) …………………………………339
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Calculation) ………………………………340
Line Regression……………………………………………………………………………………………341
Function Selection (Line Regression) ………………………………………………………………342
Line 0 (Line Regression) ………………………………………………………………………………342
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Line 1 (Line Regression) ………………………………………………………………………………344
Point (Line Regression) ………………………………………………………………………………344
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Line Regression) ……………………………344
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Line Regression) …………………………345
Circle Regression …………………………………………………………………………………………346
Parameter Settings (Circle Regression) ……………………………………………………………346
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Circle Regression) …………………………348
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Circle Regression)…………………………348
Calibration+ ………………………………………………………………………………………………349
Calibration (Calibration+) ………………………………………………………………………………349
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Calibration+) ………………………………353
Set Unit Data ………………………………………………………………………………………………354
Parameter Settings (Set Unit Data) …………………………………………………………………354
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Set Unit Data) ……………………………355
Get Unit Data ………………………………………………………………………………………………356
Parameter Settings (Get Unit Data) …………………………………………………………………356
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Get Unit Data) ……………………………357
Set Unit Figure ……………………………………………………………………………………………358
Parameter Settings (Set Unit Figure) …………………………………………………………………358
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Set Unit Figure) ……………………………362
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Set Unit Figure) ……………………………362
Get Unit Figure ……………………………………………………………………………………………363
Parameter Settings (Get Unit Figure)…………………………………………………………………363
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Get Unit Figure) ……………………………363
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Get Unit Figure) ……………………………364
Trend Monitor………………………………………………………………………………………………366
Measurement Value (Trend Monitor) …………………………………………………………………367
Display Range (Trend Monitor) ………………………………………………………………………367
Judgement Conditions (Trend Monitor) ………………………………………………………………370
Measurement History Display (Trend Monitor) ………………………………………………………371
Data Save (Trend Monitor) ……………………………………………………………………………374
Output Parameters (Trend Monitor) …………………………………………………………………375
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Trend Monitor) ………………………………376
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Trend Monitor) ……………………………376
Image Logging ……………………………………………………………………………………………378
Logging Conditions (Image Logging) …………………………………………………………………378
Save Destination (Image Logging) ……………………………………………………………………379
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Image Logging) ……………………………380
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Image Logging) ……………………………380
Data Logging ………………………………………………………………………………………………381
Settings (Data Logging) ………………………………………………………………………………381
Output Format (Data Logging)…………………………………………………………………………382
Additional Explanation (Data Logging) ………………………………………………………………384
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Data Logging) ……………………………385
Elapsed Time ………………………………………………………………………………………………386
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Elapsed Time) ……………………………387
Wait …………………………………………………………………………………………………………388
Settings (Wait) …………………………………………………………………………………………388
Focus ………………………………………………………………………………………………………389
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Measurement Parameters (Focus)……………………………………………………………………389
Region Setting (Focus)…………………………………………………………………………………390
Output Parameters (Focus) ……………………………………………………………………………391
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Focus) ………………………………………391
Iris …………………………………………………………………………………………………………392
Measurement Parameters (Iris) ………………………………………………………………………392
Region Setting (Iris) ……………………………………………………………………………………394
Output Parameter (Iris)…………………………………………………………………………………395
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Iris)……………………………………………395
5. Branch
Conditional Branch ………………………………………………………………………………………398
Conditional Branch ……………………………………………………………………………………399
Conditional Branch Settings Examples ………………………………………………………………400
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Conditional Branch) ………………………402
End …………………………………………………………………………………………………………403
DI Branch …………………………………………………………………………………………………405
Settings (DI Branch) ……………………………………………………………………………………405
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (DI Branch) …………………………………406
6. Output result
Data Output ………………………………………………………………………………………………410
Settings (Data Output) …………………………………………………………………………………410
Output Format (Data Output) …………………………………………………………………………411
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Data Output)…………………………………414
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Data Output) ………………………………414
Parallel Data Output ………………………………………………………………………………………415
Settings (Parallel Data Output) ………………………………………………………………………415
Output Format (Parallel Data Output) ………………………………………………………………416
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Parallel Data Output) ……………………417
Parallel Judgement Output ………………………………………………………………………………418
Settings (Parallel Judgement Output) ………………………………………………………………418
Output Parameters (Parallel Judgement Output)……………………………………………………419
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Parallel Judgement Output)………………420
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7. Display result
Result Display ……………………………………………………………………………………………422
Result Display …………………………………………………………………………………………423
Display Image File…………………………………………………………………………………………427
Select Image (Display Image File) ……………………………………………………………………427
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Display Image File) …………………………428
Display Last NG Image ……………………………………………………………………………………429
NG Error Judgement (Display Last NG Image)………………………………………………………429
Image Saving (Display Last NG Image)………………………………………………………………431
Data Saving (Display Last NG Image) ………………………………………………………………432
Output Parameters (Display Last NG Image) ………………………………………………………432
Key Points for Test Measurement and Adjustment (Display Last NG Image) ……………………433
Measurement Results for Which Output Is Possible (Display Last NG Image) …………………433
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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 (at Oct.1 2009)
The newly added functions are described here.
Revision history : FZ3-9 /H9 series (V3.0)
Newly added
function
Special function
corresponding to
FZ3-9 /H9
series
Operation modes, NG analyser, focus, iris and other functions
have been added.
※ The correspondence software is different in FZ3-3 /H3
/7 /H7 series.
The latest software is Ver2.1.
Description of newly added functions Reference in manual
Reference: "User's Manual",
"Description of M odel-specific
Functions" (p.21)
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Input image
This chapter describes how to load images from cameras.
Reference: Camera Image Input (p.12)
Reference: Camera Image Input HDR+ (p.32)
Reference: Camera Switching (p.38)
Reference: Measurement Image Switching (p.40)
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Input image
Camera Image Input
Set the conditions for loading images from the camera and for storing images of the measured
objects.This processing item must be used when measuring.
Used in the Following Case
Important
●
When using an intelligent camera FZ-SLCx or an auto-focus camera FZ-SZCx, camera image input and camera
image input HDR+ cannot be used together.
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[Camera Image Input] is preset for Unit 0.Do not set any processing item other than camera image input
(camera image input HDR+) for Unit 0.
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When switching from a color camera to a monochrome or switching to a camera with a different resolution,
reconfigure the settings in the following units.
●
If a camera is connected other than the one for the previous settings, the camera settings are returned to their
initial settings.
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It is also possible to set multiple camera image input items to the flow and shoot images at different shutter
speeds. However, in this case, if the images are logged, only the last camera image input is logged.
Settings Flow (Camera Image Input)
To set camera image input, follow the steps below.
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Input image
Item Description
Camera 0 to
3
Select
camera
Camera
setting
Screen
adjust
White
balance
Calibration
Select the camera to be set.
When multiple cameras are connected, select the camera to use for measurement.
Specify the camera settings such as the shutter speed or electronic flash.
Reference: Camera Settings (Camera Image Input) (p.14)
Adjust the lighting and the lens.
Reference: Screen Adjust Settings (Camera Image Input) (p.18)
When using a color camera, adjust the white balance.
Reference: White Balance (Camera Image Input) (p.23)
Set when measurements (camera coordinate measurement values) are to be output using actual
dimensions. Select the calibration setting method and generate the calibration parameters.
Reference: Calibration (Camera Image Input) (p.24)
Camera Selection (Camera Image Input)
When multiple cameras are connected, select the camera to use for measurement.
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In the item tab area, tap [Select camera].
1.
Tap [Camera No.] [ ] and select the camera number.
2.
If multiple cameras are connected, whether or not to capture images from each camera can be
3.
set. (FZ3-9 /H9 only)
Note
●
The image from the camera selected in [Select camera] will be the object to be measured in the
following units.
If you need to switch the camera during the process, insert a [Camera Switching] unit in the scene and
switch the image.
Reference: Camera Switching (p.38)
Camera Settings (Camera Image Input)
Set the following photographing conditions for each camera.
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Reference: Camera Settings (p.15)
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Reference: Frame/Field - for Monochrome Cameras Only (p.16)
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Reference: Number of lines to be read (p.17)
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Reference: Electronic Flash Setting (p.18)
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Note
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The displayed items differ depending on the camera type and lighting mode. Perform the following procedure as
necessary in accordance with the use environment.
Camera Settings
Adjust the settings related to camera shutter speed and camera gain.
Select the shutter speed appropriate to the speed of the measurement object. Choose a faster shutter
speed if the measurement object is moving quickly and the image is blurred.
Adjust the camera gain when images cannot be brightened through the shutter speed, lens aperture, or
lighting conditions. Usually, the factory default value can be used.
In the Item Tab area, tap [Camera setting].
1.
1
Input image
In the "Camera settings" area, specify the shutter speed.
2.
The setting methods are to select from the options offered or to set the value directly.
Item
Shutter
speed
Typical value
●
[1/120]
(For FZ-SFx, FZ-SPx, FZ-SC2M/FZ-S2M, FZ-SC5M/
FZ-S5M)
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1/200
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[1/500]
(for FZ-Sx, FZ-SLC, FZ-SZC)
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1/1000
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1/2000
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1/4000
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1/8000
●
1/20000
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Set by number
1/10 to 1/50000
Set value
[Factory default]
Description
Option values for the
shutter speed differ
depending on the
camera type.
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Input image
Specify the camera gain while checking the image.
3.
Set value
[Factory default]
Description
Adjust the camera gain when the shutter speed, the
lens aperture, and lighting conditions cannot be
used to brighten the image. Usually, the factory
default value can be used.
Gain
Item
0 to 230
[50]
(For FZ-SFx, FZ-SPx,
FZ-SC2M/FZ-S2M, FZ-SC5M/
FZ-S5M)
[85]
(for FZ-Sx, FZ-SLC, FZ-SZC)
Frame/Field - for Monochrome Cameras Only
There are two methods to transfer one image from a camera to the controller: frame read and field read.
Frame read is to read all of the scanned lines of the image. The result is called a frame image. Field read
is used to read half of the interlaced scanned lines of the image. The result is called the field image.
Here, select the unit to be treated as one image.
In the Item Tab area, tap [Camera setting].
1.
In the "Frame/Field" area, select either "Frame" or "Field".
2.
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Set value
Item
[Factory
Description
default]
[Frame] Measurements are done in frame units.
Measurements are done in field units. Select "Field" when you prefer
Frame/Field
Field
shorter image input time rather than higher accuracy.
Processing becomes faster since each image is scanned skipping
one scan line per two consecutive lines, but the measurement
precision is decreased because the vertical image resolution is lower.
Number of lines to be read
By narrowing the image range to be loaded, the image scan time can be shortened.
Set the range taking the offset of the measurement object into consideration.
The part of the image narrowed down by the start line and the end line will be displayed in the Image
Display area of the processing item setting window or the Main screen.
1
Input image
Note
About minimum number of lines
●
The minimum number of lines (minimum number of lines between start and end lines) is 12 lines.
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For 5 megapixel cameras, the end line is fixed to 1799.
About coordinate values
●
The coordinate values displayed as the measurement results are the values of the display position on the
monitor.
●
The coordinate values do not vary according to the settings for "Number of lines to be read".
In the Item Tab area, tap [Camera setting].
1.
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Input image
Set the start/end line in the "Number of lines to be read" area.
2.
Electronic Flash Setting
This function is set when an electronic flash is used.This sets the output conditions for the signal for
synchronizing the measurement and the electronic flash timing.
In the Item Tab area, tap [Camera setting].
1.
In the "Electronic flash setting" area, specify each item.
2.
Item
S T E P
-S T G O UT
delay
STGOUT
width
Set value
[Factory default]
[0] to 511
(1 count 30μs)
1 to 63
[3]
(1 count 30μs)
Description
Set the waiting time from the time the STEP signal is input
until the electronic flash trigger output signal comes ON.
Delay Time=Count x 30μs + 90μs
Set the output time for the electronic flash trigger signal.
Select the pulse polarity of the electronic flash trigger.
Positive polarity: Flashes synchronized with the timing of the
STGOUT
polarity
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[Positive]
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Negative
electronic flash trigger output signal changing from OFF to
ON.
Negative: Flashes when the strobe trigger output signal
changes from ON to OFF.
Screen Adjustment Settings (Camera Image Input)
Set the lighting and lens conditions for each camera.
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Reference: Lighting Control (p.19)
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Reference: Line Bright (p.21)
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Reference: Lens Adjustment Setting (p.21)
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Reference: Common Setting for All Cameras (p.22)
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Lighting Control
When a camera with a lighting function is connected, the light volume of the lighting can be adjusted
from the controller. Brightness can be adjusted automatically or one of the preset patterns can be
selected.
A lighting lamp image is displayed as a guide illustration.
Note
●
When one scene contains 2 or more camera image input units, lighting control can be performed only for the
first camera image input unit.
In the item tab area, tap [Screen adjust].
1.
1
Input image
In the "Lighting control" area, specify the brightness.
2.
The image display contents depend on the connected camera.
When an intelligent camera is connected
Important
●
When model FZ-SLC15 is connected, only parts 0 to 3 are active. Changing parts 4 to 7 will not affect
the light volume of lighting.
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Input image
Item
Pattern
select
Turn -
Brightness
at each part
Setting
value
Pattern 0 to
16
0 to 255 x 8
ch
[0]
Description
Can be selected from a preset lighting pattern.
After the camera is installed, if the orientation of the camera does not
match the orientation of the lighting parts, tap [Turn] under the lighting
diagram. The lighting diagram rotates 90 degrees clockwise each time
you tap [Turn].
The light volume at each part can be adjusted to one of 256 levels. 0
indicates the lighting is OFF. The larger the number, the higher the
brightness.
MG-WAVE or electronic flash controller (FZ-LTA100) is connected:
Electronic flash controller FZ-LTA200 is connected:
CH0 to CH7 are used: CH0 to CH3 are used: CH4 to CH7 are used:
Item
Pattern
select
Brightness at
each part
Setting
value
Pattern 0 to
2
0 to 255
[0]
Description
Can be selected from a preset lighting pattern.
The light volume can be adjusted to one of 256 levels. 0 indicates the
lighting is OFF. The larger the number, the higher the brightness.
Other cameras are used:
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The light volume cannot be adjusted.
Line Bright
The graph showing the gray distribution for 1 line in the image is called the "Line bright". You can display
the line brights for R, G and B for any horizontal or vertical line.
In the item tab area, tap [Screen adjust].
1.
Place a check at "Display line bright".
2.
Move the line to the position whose density distribution you want to see.
3.
1
Input image
Lens Adjustment Setting
This function is only displayed when an intelligent camera or an auto-focus camera is connected.
Make lens adjustments such as the focus and zoom. The optimum value can be set automatically for the
focus and iris.
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Input image
In the item tab area, tap [Screen adjust].
1.
Specify the "Zoom" size while checking the image.
2.
Tap [Auto] at "Focus" and "Iris".
3.
The focus and iris optimized for the zoomed image are set automatically.
Setting
Item
Zoom [0] to 1023
Focus [0] to 1023
Iris [0] to 31
Important
●
Auto focus and auto iris can only be used when setting with this screen open. They cannot be used during
running.
value
[Factory
default]
Description
Displays the image zoomed in and out. Depending on the focus
setting value, it may not be possible to set a large zoom value.
Adjust the focus. When [Auto] is clicked, the optimum focus for the
current image is set automatically.
Adjust the light volume that passes through the lens. When [Auto] is
clicked, the optimum iris for the current image is set automatically.
Common Setting for All Cameras
This function is only displayed when an intelligent camera or an auto-focus camera is connected. This
sets the conditions for automatically setting the focus, iris, and white balance.
In the item tab area, tap [Screen adjust].
1.
In the "Common setting for all cameras" area, set up "Camera adjust area" and "Iris base
2.
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density".
Item Description
Camera adjust
area
Iris base
density
This sets the region for judging whether or not the state is appropriate when
automatically setting the focus, iris, and white balance.
Increase the number when the auto iris effect is dark.
White Balance (Camera Image Input)
Set the white balance to make white objects look white by calibrating the color of images loaded from
cameras.
By adjusting the white balance, the appropriate white color can be reproduced under any lighting
conditions
Appropriate values can also be set automatically.
1
Input image
Note
●
Perform the white balance setting only when a color camera is used.
●
In the following cases, make sure to perform white balance.
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When a new system is installed
●
When the camera or lighting is changed
Since measurement results may vary with changes of the white balance setting, be sure to verify the operation
after it has changed.
In the Item Tab area, tap [White balance].
1.
Shoot a white piece of paper or cloth.
2.
Tap [Auto].
3.
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Input image
Note
●
When the "Too bright" or "Too dark" message is displayed, adjust the iris, shutter speed, gain and/or
lighting conditions until "Automatic adjustment is possible" is displayed.
Adjust the "R", "G" and "B" values as necessary.
4.
Item
White
balance
setting
●
R
●
G
●
B
0.001 to 7.999 (R, G, and B)
For FZ-SC
[R=1.183]
[G=1.000]
[B=1.323]
For FZ-SC2M
[R=1.394]
[G=1.000]
[B=1.222]
For FZ-SFC, FZ-SPC
[R=1.145]
[G=1.000]
[B=1.1889]
For FZ-SC5M
[R=1.351]
[G=1.000]
[B=2.314]
Set value
[Factory default]
Description
Adjust the white balance.
Whiteness increases when the
value of "R", "G", and "B" is
increased.
Calibration (Camera Image Input)
By setting the calibration, the measurement result can be converted and output as actual dimensions.
The calibration method is selected here.
There are three calibration methods, point, sampling, and parameter.
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Reference: Specifying Points and Setting (Point Specification) (p.24)
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Reference: Setting calibration through sampling measurement (sampling) (p.26)
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Reference: Inputting and setting values (Value Setting) (p.29)
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Reference: View Calibration Parameters (p.30)
Calibration
Reference: See "User's Manual", "Terminology Explanations" (p.309)
Note
●
In order to output measurement results in actual dimensions, set [Calibration] to "ON" in [Output parameter] for
each processing unit. If [Calibration] is "OFF" (factory default), measurement results are output as camera image
coordinate values.
Specifying Points and Setting (Point Specification)
This is a method for performing calibration by specifying arbitrary points (in pixels).
Calibration parameters are calculated automatically when actual coordinates of specified locations are
entered. Up to 3 points can be specified.
●
When magnification is the same in the X and Y directions
Specify only 2 points.
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When magnification is not the same in the X and Y directions
Specify 3 points.
Note
●
When 2 points are specified, the coordinate system is set to the left-hand system (forward in the clockwise
direction). Specify 3 points to perform calibration including the coordinate system.
In the Item Tab area, tap [Calibration].
1.
1
Input image
In the "Calibration setting" area, select "Specify point".
2.
Tap the first point on the screen.
3.
Input the actual coordinates for the specified point.
4.
The actual coordinate input window is displayed.
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1
Input image
Actual coordinate
Point X, Y 0 to 9999.9999 [Point you tapped in the window]
Actual X, Y -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 [0]
Set the 2nd and 3rd points in the same way.
5.
Tap [Generate calibration parameters].
6.
The calibration parameters will be generated.
Set value
[Factory default]
Setting Calibration through Sampling Measurement (Sampling)
This is a method for setting calibration based on measurement results.
Calibration parameters are calculated automatically when a registered model is searched and the actual
coordinates for that position entered.
In the Item Tab area, tap [Calibration].
1.
In the "Calibration setting" area, select "Sampling" .
2.
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In the "Sampling" area, tap [Regist model].
3.
Use the Drawing tools to register the model.
4.
1
Input image
Adjust the search region as necessary.
5.
The default value setting is for the entire screen.
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1
Input image
Tap [Sampling measurement].
6.
Measurement is performed.
The search result (cross-shaped cursor) is displayed in the Image Display area, and the
Sampling Coordinate window is displayed.
In the Sampling Coordinate window, enter the X and Y values.
7.
Tap [OK].
8.
Point coordinates and actual coordinates are registered in the "Sampling" area.
Move the object to be measured and repeat the Steps Reference: 3(p.27) to Reference: 8(p.28) .
9.
Tap [Generate calibration parameters].
10.
The calibration parameters will be generated.
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