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Omron F400 Setup Manual

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Cat.No. Z130–E1–1
F400
Color Vision Sensor
SETUP MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Cat.No. Z130–E1–1 F400 Color Vision Sensor SETUP MANUAL...
  • Page 2 F400 Color Vision Sensor Setup Manual Produced May 1999...
  • Page 3 OMRON. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ........F400 Vision Mate Controller ......... .
  • Page 5 This manual describes the hardware for the F400 Color Vision Sensor and how to install the components, and it includes the sections described below. This is one of three manuals used to operate the F400. Refer to the following table for the contents of each manual.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    This section provides general precautions for using the F400 Color Vision Sensor. The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the F400 Color Vision Sensor. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate a F400 Color Vision Sensor.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Caution Do not turn OFF the power while a message is being displayed indicating that proces- sing is being performed. Data in memory will be destroyed, and the F400 may not operate correctly the next time it is started. General Precautions The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications de- scribed in the operation manuals.

  • Page 8: Export Precautions

    Export Precautions Export Precautions These products are Controlled Products subject to Japanese Law. They should not be sold, transferred, re-exported or otherwise used, disposed, and other than original usage declared to the exporter without prior notification and ap- proval to the exporter. xiii...

  • Page 9: Before Installing

    SECTION 1 Before Installing This section describes the precautions that must be taken when installing and operating the F400 Color Vision Sensor. Installation Precautions ..........

  • Page 10: Installation Precautions

    F400. 1-1-1 F400 Components Be sure to use the Camera, Camera Cable, and Console designed for the F400. 1, 2, 3... 1. F400-S1 Camera 2. F150-VS Camera Cable 3.

  • Page 11: Confirming Package Contents

    3. Do not remove the core attached to the F150-VS Camera Cable. Confirming Package Contents Check the contents of the package as soon as you receive the F400. Contact the nearest OMRON representative if any of the following items are missing.

  • Page 12: Product Availability

    Installation Precautions Section Product Availability Some of the products listed may not be available in some countries. Please contact your nearest OMRON sales office by referring to the addresses provided at the back of this manual.

  • Page 13: Product Introduction

    SECTION 2 Product Introduction This section describes the wiring, Camera, optical lenses, lighting modes, and light guides used in the F400. It also describes how to mount the Vision Mate Controller to DIN Track or to a flat surface. Component Names and Functions .

  • Page 14: Component Names And Functions

    Component Names and Functions Section Component Names and Functions The following diagram shows the terminals, connectors, and indicators on the F400 Vision Mate Controller. 4. Output 3. Power terminals supply 5. Input 2. Ground terminals terminals terminal 6. Monitor 1. POWER...

  • Page 15: Connections

    Turn OFF the power to the Controller before connecting or disconnecting cables. Connecting or disconnecting cables with power turned ON can damage peripheral devices. → Power Supply p. 8 (OMRON’s S82K-01524 recommended.) F150-KP Console (cable length: 2 m) F150-VM Monitor...

  • Page 16: Protective Conductor (Earth) Wiring

    Wire the ground as shown in the following diagram. Caution Use an appropriate ground. An insufficient ground can affect F400 operation or result in damage to F400 components. • To avoid damage to the equipment, do not share the protective conductor wiring with any other devices nor wire the protective conductor terminal to the girder.

  • Page 17: Camera

    Mounting the Controller Section Camera The Camera is designed for the F400. Mounting the Camera The specified camera distance is only an approximation. Mount the Camera so that it can be adjusted to either side of the specified distance from the measurement object.

  • Page 18: Lens

    Component Names and Functions Section The X axis of the graph shows field of vision L (mm), and the Y axis shows the camera distance A (mm). The curves on the graph indicate different lenses, and the “t” values indicates the lengths of the Extension Tubes. Camera Extension Tube tj (mm) Lens...

  • Page 19: Lighting

    Mounting the Controller Section 2. Reinforcement may be required for combinations of Extension Tubes exceeding 30 mm if the Camera is subject to vibration. Extension Tube Model Maximum outer diameter Length 3Z4S-LE EX-C6 31 dia. Set of 6 tubes 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm, and 40 mm Length: 40 mm 20 mm...
  • Page 20 Component Names and Functions Section Reflected Lighting Ring Lights Light is shone uniformly on the measurement object. Applications: Surface inspections Camera Light source Measurement object Oblique Lighting Detection can be made utilizing the difference in regular and diffuse reflected light. Applications: Inspections for surface gloss Camera Light source...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Controller

    Note Adjust the white balance before setting the light and adjusting the image. Refer to White Balance in the F400 Color Vision Sensor Operation Manual. Mounting the Controller The Vision Mate Controller can be mounted to DIN Track or a flat surface.

  • Page 22: Mounting On A Flat Surface

    Component Names and Functions Section Removing the Controller Use a screwdriver to pull the hook down and then pull out the Controller from the bot- tom. 2-7-2 Mounting on a Flat Surface Mount the Controller using the holes and dimensions shown in the following diagram. Unit: mm Four, M4 185±0.2...

  • Page 23: Terminal Blocks

    SECTION 3 Terminal Blocks This section describes how to connect the terminal blocks. Crimp Terminals and Cables ......... . Specifications .

  • Page 24: Crimp Terminals And Cables

    Use a DC power supply with safe extra low-voltage circuits on the secondary side. Excessively high voltages can result in electric shock. Input Specifications Item F400-C10E (NPN model) F400-C15E (PNP model) 12 to 24 VDC ±10% Input voltage ON current...

  • Page 25: Terminals

    × × Name/Application Name/Application Error output BUSY GATE Not connected COM OUT (*1) For RUN, ERR, RESET Resets F400 BUSY, GATE, and Command inputs STEP Command inputs DI 0 DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5 DI 6...
  • Page 26 If RESET is input immediately after power is turned ON, it will be ignored. When using RESET input to synchronize execution timing, wait at least 1 s after turning ON the F400 power supply before turning ON the RESET terminal. Caution...

  • Page 27: Rs-232C Connection

    SECTION 4 RS-232C Connection This section describes how to connect the RS-232C port. Connector ............Wiring .

  • Page 28: Connector

    Request to Send CS (CTS) Clear to Send Not connected Not connected Not connected SG (GND) Signal ground The following plug and hood are recommended and are available from OMRON. Model Model No. Plug XM2A-0901 Hood XM2S-0911 Wiring Use only shielded RS-232C cable.

  • Page 29: Connection

    Connection Section Connections for RS/CS Control F400 External device Signal name Signal name Shield Note Pin numbers on the external device will depend on the device being connected. Refer to the manual for the device being connected. Connection Align the connector with the socket and press the connector straight into place.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 5 Troubleshooting This section lists the errors that may occur, along with their probable causes and remedies. Connection Errors ..........Errors during Menu Operation .

  • Page 31: Connection Errors

    The supply voltage is not 24 VDC –15% The measurement results do not The F400 is not in Monitor or Run mode. appear on the Video Monitor. The Video Monitor is blank. The power to the Video Monitor is not ON.

  • Page 32: Inspection

    SECTION 6 Inspection This section provides information on inspection. Regular Inspections ..........

  • Page 33: Regular Inspections

    Regular Inspections Section Regular Inspections To maintain the F400 in the best condition, perform the following regularly. • Lightly wipe off dirt with a soft cloth. • Clean the Lens with a special lens cloth or airbrush. Inspection point Details...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    SECTION 7 Specifications This section provides the specifications of the F400 components. F400 Vision Mate Controller .........

  • Page 35: F400 Vision Mate Controller

    F400 Vision Mate Controller Section F400 Vision Mate Controller F400-C10E/F400-C15E Unit: mm Approx. 165 Specification Item F400-C10E F400-C15E Output type Supply voltage 24 VDC (20.4 VDC to 26.4 VDC) Current consumption 0.6 A max. 20 M Ω min. between all DC external terminals and GR terminal (at 100 VDC)

  • Page 36: K150-Kp Console

    Cables Section K150-KP Console Unit: mm Item Specification Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz; single amplitude: 0.15 mm Shock resistance 196 m/s 0 to 50 °C Ambient temperature Ambient humidity 35% to 85% (with no condensation) Ambient environment No corrosive gases –25 to 65 °C Storage temperature Degree of protection...

  • Page 37: Camera

    F400 Vision Mate Controller Section Camera F400-S1 Camera Unit: mm F400-C10E connector Two M3 Two M4 holes with depth of 8 mm 1/4-20UNC with depth of 8 mm Item Specification Supply voltage 12 VDC (10 VDC to 15 VDC) Current consumption 0.1 A max.

  • Page 38: Cables

    Cables Section Cables F150-VS Camera Cable Item Specification Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz; single amplitude: 0.15 mm Shock resistance 196 m/s 0 to 50 °C Ambient temperature Ambient humidity 35% to 85% (with no condensation) Ambient environment No corrosive gases –25 to 65 °C Storage temperature Length...

  • Page 39: Revision History

    Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. Cat. No. Z130-E1-1 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.

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