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  • Page 1 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual Z475-E-01 (84-9007434-02 Rev A)
  • Page 2 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 con- tained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual.

  • Page 3: Terms And Conditions Agreement

    Omron’s exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of sale by Omron (or such other period expressed in writing by Omron). Omron disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
  • Page 4 Disclaimers Performance Data Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs and other materials 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 user must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the Omron’s Warranty and Limitations of Liability.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Indicates general prohibitions, including warnings, for which there is no specific symbol. General Caution Indicates general cautions, including warnings, for which there is no specific symbol. Electrical Hazard Indicates the possible danger of electric shock under specific conditions. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 6 Please design the system as a whole so that it remains safe even in the event of a failure of the product or an error due to an external product. Abnormal operation may result in a serious accident. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 7: Precautions For Safe Use

    • To ensure safety of operation and maintenance, do not install the product close to high-voltage devices or other power devices. • Make sure that all accessories, such as lights and lenses, are mounted securely. • Make sure to tighten all installation screws securely. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 8 • Check the scope of data. • Check validity of backups and prepare data for restore in case of falsification or abnormalities. • Safety design, such as emergency shutdown and fail-soft operation in case of data tampering or abnormalities. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 9 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 10: Precautions For Correct Use

    • To use the camera in an environment with a high level of noise, use the filter cable V430-WXXF-XM. • Do not apply excessive force to connectors. They may break and cause the product to malfunction. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 11 • To ensure safe access for operation and maintenance, separate the camera as much as possible from high-voltage equipment and power machinery. • When maintaining the product, be careful not to contact high pressure or other electrical equipment. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 12: Regulations And Standards

    • This product is in compliance with all applicable directives, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, and 2011/65/EU. • This product complies with EC/EU Directives. EMC-related performance of the OMRON devices that comply with EC/EU Directives will vary depending on the configuration, wiring, and other conditions of the equipment or control panel on which the OMRON devices are installed.
  • Page 13 (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 14: Revision History

    Revision History Revision History The manual’s part number and revision appear on the first and last pages. Man. No. Z475-E-01 (84-9007434-02 Rev A) Revision Revision Revision Date Revised Content December 2022 First publication. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    System Configuration ......................2-2 Check Hardware ........................2-7 Position the Smart Camera and Set Up Optics..............2-9 External Illumination Control and Wiring ................2-12 I/O Wiring..........................2-17 Appendices General Specifications ......................A-1 Firmware Update ........................B-1 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 16 Introduction This section provides a general overview of the F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera. Product Summary ..........1-2 Features and Benefits .

  • Page 17: Product Summary

    1 Introduction Product Summary F440-F Smart Cameras are designed for reliable vision performance in identification and inspection applications. The compact size and wide variety of optics and illumination options available provide the best performance for virtually any machine vision application.

  • Page 18: Features And Benefits

    • Smallest Camera in Class • IP40 Enclosure • Power over Ethernet • Ethernet TCP/IP • EtherNet/IP • PROFINET • Single Locking RJ45 Connector and Cable • Ring Light and Bracket Kit Options Available F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 19: Applications

    • Medical device inspection • Fiducial location • Part location/orientation detection • Packaging • Robotics • Auto ID (Data Matrix and other 2D symbologies, 1D, OCR) • 1D and 2D Code Verification • OCV (Optical Character Verification) F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 20: Package Contents

    Omron website. • The cables or other accessories you have added to your order. Note 1: F440-F cameras are sold without lenses, lights, cables, or mounting. All of these items can be found in later sections of this manual. Note 2: The F440-F uses all the same cables and interconnect accessories as the V440-F. The F440-F uses standard Ethernet cables.

  • Page 21: Smart Camera Models

    All of the Above + Decode Tool, OCR Tool, Match Strings Tool, String Format Tool, F440-FXXXY50M-NNA: AutoVISION + Verification OCV Tool, Symbol Quality Verification Tool F440-FXXXY50M-NNV: AutoVISION + Verification + Visionscape All of the Above + Visionscape Extensive Machine Vision Tool Set F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 22: Part Number Structure

    F440-F, No Optics, 5 MP, Mono, No Light, AutoVISION Sensor F440-FXXXY50M-NNS F440-F, No Optics, 5 MP, Mono, No Light, AutoVISION + Verification F440-FXXXY50M-NNA F440-F, No Optics, 5 MP, Mono, No Light, AutoVISION + Verification + Visionscape F440-FXXXY50M-NNV F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 23 1 Introduction F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 24: Installation And Connections

    Installation and Connections This section is designed to get your F440-F Smart Camera up and running quickly. System Configuration ......... . 2-2 Check Hardware .

  • Page 25: System Configuration

    *2. A 24VDC power supply is not needed for the F440-F if a PoE switching HUB is used. *3. Any vendor’s lighting and power supply can be used with the F440-F. The I/O cable provides strobe signal to light power supply.
  • Page 26 *2. It is possible to connect a 97-000012-01 power supply instead of V430-W8. However, since there is no I/O line, you cannot connect to the sensor or PLC. *3. A 24VDC power supply is not needed for the F440-F if a PoE switching HUB is used. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 27 *2. It is possible to connect a 97-000012-01 power supply instead of V430-W8. However, since there is no I/O line, you cannot connect to the sensor or PLC. *3. A 24VDC power supply is not needed for F440-F if a PoE switching HUB is used. Example 4: Minimum Power over Ethernet (PoE) Configuration...
  • Page 28 Camera-to-QX-1 Interconnect Cable with USB Keyboard Wedge Breakout V430-WQK-3M* M12-to-Flying Leads Cable V430-W8-M *Insert the V430-WQK-3M cable between the F440-F and the V430-W8-M cable. *Standard Ethernet cable required to PC for initial job download to F440-F Smart Camera. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 29 M12-to-Flying Leads Cable V430-W8-M *1. If connecting Omron’s CS/CJ/NJ Controller, check the connector shape and signal lines (pin assignments) and prepare the additional RS-232C conversion cable. If connecting to Omron’s NX Machine Automation Controller, no additional RS-232C cable is required.

  • Page 30: Check Hardware

    Standard Configuration PoE Injector Configuration 2-2-2 LED Indicators The top of the F440-F has two LEDs that indicate Link status and activity, and Power status. Link / Activity Power Status Status Description On Steady (Amber)
  • Page 31 2 Installation and Connections 2-2-3 Connectors RJ45 Connector Function TA– TC– TB– TD– M12 12-Pin Socket Connector M12 12-Pin Socket F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 32: Position The Smart Camera And Set Up Optics

    Bracket Kit shown below right designed for mounting the Ring Light to the F440-F. Note: Refer to the F440-F Datasheet for Ring Light and Bracket Kit options, dimensions, and part numbers. • If possible, tip the camera relative to the workpiece to avoid the glare of direct specular reflection.
  • Page 33 68 x 57 77 x 64 85 x 71 106 x 89 128 x 106 149 x 124 170 x 142 213 x 177 Important: See External Illumination Control and Wiring on the next page. 2-10 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 34 2 Installation and Connections F440-F Lens Selection Based on Focal Length 2-11 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 35: External Illumination Control And Wiring

    Machine Vision Lighting Principles Proper lighting is critical to the success of a machine vision application. Depending on the requirements of your application, you may also need external lighting from Omron Microscan’s NERLITE family of machine vision lighting products. Consider the following when setting up your application: •...
  • Page 36 2-4-2 External Illumination Control and Wiring The F440-F Smart Camera supports external lighting with Omron Microscan’s NERLITE Smart Series Illuminators. The diagrams below demonstrate how cameras and lights can be configured. The light is controlled with the Lighting control in AutoVISION Software’s Camera configuration settings.
  • Page 37 In Strobe Mode, the external illuminator is strobed with the exposure of the camera to maximize light for the short exposure times needed in dynamic applications. ON/OFF allows the external illuminator to be enabled and disabled using the F440-F’s I/O. Figure D...
  • Page 38 Smart Series Illuminator (Connector A) Signal Name Signal Name +24VDC 2 and 12 Power and Output Common Trigger – Ground DC Ground Ground Trigger + Output 3 No Connection* Insulate Pin 5 (Gray Wire) 2-15 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 39 Smart Series Illuminator Connector F440-F Connector A Smart Series Illuminator (Connector A) Signal Name Signal Name +24VDC Power Trigger – Ground DC Ground Ground Trigger + Power No Connection* Insulate Pin 5 (Gray Wire) 2-16 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 40: I/O Wiring

    NPN or PNP, but NPN and PNP cannot be mixed in a system, because the output common is shared by all outputs.  NPN Output for Host Input 2-17 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 41 2 Installation and Connections  NPN Output for External Load 2-18 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 42 2 Installation and Connections  PNP Output for Host Input 2-19 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 43 2 Installation and Connections  PNP Output for External Load 2-20 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 44 All discrete inputs are optoisolated. Inputs can be configured as either NPN or PNP, but NPN and PNP cannot be mixed in a system, because the input common is shared by all inputs.  NPN  PNP 2-21 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 45 Note: If a malfunction occurred to your reader by noise, mount a noise filter (RSAL2001W manufactured by TDK-Lambda Corp.) close to the camera's power-supply terminals and ground the chassis of the filter. 2-22 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 46 • “2-Terminal Power Supply” must still provide an “Earth” connection to the imager. • “Signal Ground” can be used for communications and/or discrete signal ground reference. It must not be used as Power Ground or Earth Ground. 2-23 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 47 Trigger overruns (when the vision system is triggered faster than the device can process) can be avoided by increasing the “debounce” time in the camera definition file located in the C:\Omron\Vscape\Drivers\CamDefs directory. The I/O Line Debounce High Time and I/O Line Debounce Low Time can be added to the file as in the example below.
  • Page 48 // Camera Definition File // Version: 1.04 Camera Name F440 2464x2048// Name Displayed in Camdef Selection Dialog Digitizer Type 8000// Number associated with F440-F 5MP Sensor Stride 2464// Image Width Rows 2048// Image Height X Offset 0// Image X Offset...
  • Page 49 2 Installation and Connections 2-26 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 50: General Specifications

    General Specifications This section contains general information about the F440-F Smart Camera. A-1 General Specifications ......... . A-2 A-2 Camera Dimensions .
  • Page 51 Software AutoVISION *1. These symbologies are supported based on Omron’s read capability validation standard. Omron recommends that validation be performed for each application. ∞ *2. Unless otherwise specified, reading performance is defined with center of field of view, angle R =...
  • Page 52 Appendices F440-F Cable and Accessory Specifications F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 53: Camera Dimensions

    Appendices A-2 Camera Dimensions F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 54: C-Mount Lens Options

    3Z4S-LE SV-PL375-SS R-100 *These are the standard lenses offered in the Omron Vision Accessories Catalog. *For working distances shorter than the minimum working distance specified for the lens, an extension tube is required to focus the lens. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 55 M27.0 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-PL305-SS M30.5 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-PL340-SS M34.0 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-PL355-SS M35.5 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-PL375-SS M37.5 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-PL405-SS M40.5 P0.5 3Z4S-LE SV-PL520-SS M52.0 P0.75 3Z4S-LE SV-PL550-SS M55.0 P0.75 3Z4S-LE SV-PL620-SS M62.0 P0.75 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 56: Accessories And Cables

    Appendices A-4 Accessories and Cables Appearance Type Part Number ¼-20 Camera Mounting Block Kit V440-AM0 (F440-F series only) ¼-20 Camera Mounting Block Kit V440-AM0 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 57 Camera to QX-1 Interconnect Cables with 2.7 Meters V430-WQR-3M RS-232 Breakout Camera to QX-1 Interconnect Cables with USB Keyboard 2.7 Meters V430-WQK-3M Wedge Breakout *Important: Standard Omron FJ-VSG Ethernet cables are available in alternative and longer lengths. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 58 Appendices Camera to QX-1 Interconnect Cables – 1 Meter, 3 Meters, or 5 Meters M12 Socket to M12 Plug QX-1 is used as breakout module for common IO signals and power. V430-WQ-1M V430-WQ-3M V430-WQ-5M F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 59 M12 Socket to M12 Plug, with Power Filter – 300 mm V430-WQF-1M QX-1 M12 to Smart Light Power and Strobe Control Cables – 3 Meters M12 Plug on QX-1 to 5 Pin Socket on Light 61-000204-01 (Continuous Power) 61-000218-01 (Strobe Control) A-10 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 60 Appendices Y Cable, Camera/Power and Smart Light Power (Continuous On) – 1 Meter 61-9000135-01 Y Cable, Camera/Power and Smart Light Strobe Control – 1 Meter 61-9000137-01 A-11 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 61 RS-232 (Host) RxD RS-232 (Host) TxD Output 2 Output Common Function Trigger Power (+VIN) Default New Master Output 1 Output 3 Ground (-VIN) Input Common RS-232 (Host) RxD RS-232 (Host) TxD Output 2 Output Common A-12 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 62 RS-232 (Host) RxD RS-232 (Host) TxD Output 2 Output Common Function Trigger Power (+VIN) Default New Master Output 1 Output 3 Ground (-VIN) Input Common RS-232 (Host) RxD RS-232 (Host) TxD Output 2 Output Common A-13 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 63 Appendices M12 to RS-232 Breakout – 1 Meter or 3 Meters V430-WR-1M V430-WR-3M A-14 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 64 Appendices Camera to QX-1 Interconnect Cables with RS-232 Breakout – 2.7 Meters V430-WQR-3M Camera to QX-1 Interconnect Cables with USB Keyboard Wedge Breakout – 2.7 Meters V430-WQK-3M A-15 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 65 Smart Series Light Cable 5 Pin M12 Female to Flying Leads, 3 Meters and 5 Meters 61-000186-01 61-000187-01 DSP60 24VDC 2.5A DIN Mount Power Supply NER-011504100 Spot Light Extension Cable, Flying Leads, 5M A-16 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 66 98-000134-02 Industrial High-Flex Ethernet Cables Industrial High-Flex cables provide an interface between F440-F smart cameras and other devices. These cables are designed for harsh environments that could damage a traditional CAT 5 cable. The overmold design provides increased strain relief. Thumbscrew locking keeps the connection secure despite shock and vibration.
  • Page 67 Power Supply, 100-240VAC, +24VDC, M12 12-Pin Socket – 1 Meter – U.S. / Euro Plug 97-000012-01 Single Port PoE Injector, 30W, IEEE802.3at Compliant, 2 x RJ45 Connector, 90 to 264VAC (Coming Soon) 98-9000311-01 Important: Power cord NOT included. (C13 connector required.) A-18 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 68: Lighting Options

    100 mm, WHITE 6700 K 235 mA 1.1 A 495814 2338577 NER-011661120G 100 mm, BLUE 470 nm 235 mA 1.1 A 201005 848215 Smart Series R-70 Ring Light Dimensions Smart Series R-100 Ring Light Dimensions A-19 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 69 Appendices Smart Series R-70 Ring Light to F440-F Mounting Bracket Kit V440-AM1 Smart Series R-100 Ring Light to F440-F Mounting Bracket Kit V440-AM2 A-20 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 70 Appendices Smart Series R-70 Ring Light Polarizer Kit 98-9000301-01 Smart Series R-100 Ring Light Polarizer Kit 98-9000302-01 A-21 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 71: Other Accessories

    QX-1 Photo Sensor, M12 4-Pin Plug, NPN – 2 Meters – Light ON / Dark ON 99-9000016-01 QX-1 Field-Wireable M12 4-Pin Plug for Any Trigger Source or Photo Sensor – Screw Terminals 98-9000239-01 A-22 F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...

  • Page 72: Firmware Update

    Firmware Update This section describes how to update F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera firmware. B-1 Firmware Update ..........B-2 B-2 Licensing Information.
  • Page 73 To download and install firmware: • Navigate to Windows Start Menu > Programs > OMRON AutoVISION > Device Firmware Update. • After you click Device Firmware Update, the Smart Camera Firmware Update Tool will appear. Select your camera from the Please Select a Smart Camera to Update dropdown menu.
  • Page 74 Important: The user name and password are both case-sensitive. Click OK after you have entered your user name and password to begin the download and install process. The firmware update process may take more than a minute. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 75 Appendices Once the firmware is downloaded and installed, the camera will reboot. • When the entire firmware update process is complete, click the Exit button to close the utility. F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 76 All of the Above + Decode Tool, OCR Tool, F440-FXXXY50M-NNA: AutoVISION + Verification Match Strings Tool, String Format Tool, OCV Tool, Symbol Quality Verification Tool All of the Above + Visionscape Extensive F440-FXXXY50M-NNV: AutoVISION + Verification + Visionscape Machine Vision Tool Set F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 77 Appendices F440-F C-Mount Smart Camera User Manual...
  • Page 78 The Netherlands Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 U.S.A. Tel: (31)2356-81-300/Fax: (31)2356-81-388 Tel: (1) 847-843-7900/Fax: (1) 847-843-7787 © OMRON Corporation 2022 All Rights Reserved. OMRON (CHINA) CO., LTD. OMRON ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. In the interest of product improvement, specifications Room 2211, Bank of China Tower, No.

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