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Omron F160-2 - MANUAL 2 Operation Manual

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F160-2
Vision Sensor
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CONVERSATIONAL
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  • Page 1 Cat. No. Z171-E1-01A F160-2 Vision Sensor Manual 2: CONVERSATIONAL MENU OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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: •...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 F160-2 Vision Sensor Manual 2: Conversational Menu Operation Manual Revised July 2004...
  • Page 6 OMRON Product References All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The word “Unit” is also capitalized when it refers to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product. Visual Aids The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of information.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Basic Operations ........11...
  • Page 9 Index..........131 Revision History ........137...

  • Page 10: Features

    Menus and it includes the sections described below. The Conversational Menus enable easily setting inspections by responding to quires provided on the screen. This is one of four manuals used to operate the F160. Refer to the following table for the contents of each manual.

  • Page 12: Features Of Conversational Menus

    Inspection Types ..........Advantages of Conversational Menus .......

  • Page 13: Vision Sensors

    Vision Sensors Section 1-1 Vision Sensors Vision Sensors work in place of the human eye to perform inspections by pro- cessing images using cameras. The visual inspections can be automated and complicated inspections can be performed accurately at high speeds.

  • Page 14: Inspection Types

    Inspection Types Section 1-2 Inspection Types Presence Presence inspections detect whether a component, mark, hole, etc., is at a specified position on the workpiece. SeeAlso Refer to page 28. Inspecting for the Presence of a Medical Tablet • Inspections for labels.
  • Page 15 Inspection Types Section 1-2 Orientation Orientation inspections detect the orientation of the workpiece to see if it is facing correctly. SeeAlso Refer to page 50. Checking Label Orientation • Checks for IC orientation and front/back positioning. Position Position inspections find the position of a specified mark, hole, or other feature and determine whether or not it is within the correct range.
  • Page 16 Inspection Types Section 1-2 Dimensions Dimension inspections check the relationship between two specified points and determine whether or not the distance between the two points is within the correct range. SeeAlso Refer to page 57. Checking Bolt Length • Dimension checks for molded products, such as connectors.
  • Page 17 Inspection Types Section 1-2 Surfaces Surface inspections check for defects and impurities within a specified range. SeeAlso Refer to page 63. Checking for Marks on Sheets • Checks for pin holes • Checks for bubbles on liquid crystal panels. • Checks for cracks in cast items.

  • Page 18: Advantages Of Conversational Menus

    - just as though you are having a conversation with the F160. Try the Conversational Menus if using a Visual Sensor for the first time or if you want to set the inspection conditions simply. Guides operation...

  • Page 19: Useful Features

    Refer to page 112. Change Measurement Setups Smoothly If the scene function is used, 32 sets of inspection conditions can be set. If the scene group function is used, the setting capacity can be expanded up to 1,024 scenes. The measurement setup can be changed easily for different types of measurement objects simply by changing the scene.

  • Page 20: Operational Flow

    When an error message has been displayed on the screen, refer to Trouble- shooting on page 124. Troubleshooting If you think that there may be a malfunction, refer to FAQ on page 126 or refer to the Setup Manual. Changing, Adding, and Deleting Settings Change, add, or delete the inspection position referring to Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions on page 66.
  • Page 21 Operational Flow Section 1-5 Applied Setting Operations • Set the measurement conditions by model type. (Refer to Changing Scenes and Scene Groups on page 71.) • Set the system environment conditions. (Refer to System Settings on page 101.) • Initialize the set inspection conditions. (Refer to Initializing Measurement Conditions: Clearing Scenes on page 75.)

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    2-2-5 Inputting Characters ........

  • Page 23: Starting The F160 And Displaying Images

    Section 2-1 Starting the F160 and Displaying Images This section describes how to start the F160 Conversational Menus and how to display images on the monitor. Refer to the displayed image when adjusting the Camera position and focus. 2-1-1 Starting the Conversational Menus Check that the basic F160 components have been connected properly.

  • Page 24: Displaying Images And Focussing

    ENT at MON and then select SET from the menu. If it is not displayed, adjust the position of the inspection object so that it appears in the center of the monitor screen. Adjusting the position of the inspection object.

  • Page 25: Menu Operations

    S+ESC:Set disp STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img The Console Keys that can be used on the screen currently displayed and the roles of those keys is displayed. S indicates the SHIFT Key. S + ENT indicates that the ENT Key should be pressed while holding down the SHIFT Key.
  • Page 26 SHIFT SHIFT Console STEP Back Console STEP Back S+←→:Display S+ENT:Shutter S+←→:Display S+ENT:Shutter Use the S + Left and S + Right Keys to switch between message box display types on the current screen.

  • Page 27: Key Operations For Input Devices

    The Up and Down Keys are used to move the cursor up and and Right Keys down to set values. The Up Key will increase a value by 1 and the Down Key will decrease a value by 1. Continue pressing the Up or Down Key to quickly increase or decrease a value.
  • Page 28 Menu Operations Section 2-2 Press the Right Key once to move the cursor to MON and press the ENT Key. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 For a new scene, press ENT at MON and then select SET from the menu. A list of modes will be displayed.

  • Page 29: Drawing Figures

    Move the cursor with the Up, Down, Left and Right Keys. Use together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly. Press the ENT Key at the desired positions and press the ESC Key to undo the setting.

  • Page 30: Inputting Values

    2-2-4 Inputting Values This section explains how to input values when setting measurement condi- tions or communications specifications. Move the cursor to the item for which a value is to be changed. Output period : 10.0 ] ms Press the ENT Key.

  • Page 31: Inputting Characters

    O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Inserts a space. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z Deletes 1character to the right of the I cursor.

  • Page 32: Understanding Setting Operations

    This section uses a simple example to explain the procedures for using Con- versational Menus, from setting inspection conditions through to starting inspection. The example used is a presence inspection. The operating guides displayed on the screen can be used just like a conversation to help perform procedures. 2-3-1...

  • Page 33: Step 2: Registering Reference Images

    Section 2-3 2-3-2 STEP 2: Registering Reference Images Copy Sample A found at the end of this manual. Register the Sample A image on the F160. This image will be used as a reference image for setting inspec- tion conditions.
  • Page 34 ↑ ↓:Switch ENT:Select ESC:Back step Use the Up and Down Keys to switch between images and select one im- age to be used as the reference for inspection. Once the image has been decided upon, press the ENT Key to select it.
  • Page 35 (Default setting: 1/2000 s) 1/4000s 1/8000s 1/20000s Fast (Default setting: 1/2000 s) Press the SHIFT + ENT Keys on the screen for selecting the image stor- age method. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Ref image Start One image must be >> Ref image saved as a reference for inspection.
  • Page 36 The light level for each segment is displayed as a 5- or 8-digit value, with each digit representing the light level of one of the segments. The light levels are displayed from 0 to 7, with 0 indicating that the light is OFF. The higher the set- ting, the higher the light level.
  • Page 37 Light levels can also be set by adjusting the light levels for the sections separately after selecting a sample lighting pattern. Use the Left and Right Keys to select the section to be adjusted and use the Up and Down Keys to adjust the light level.
  • Page 38 Understanding Setting Operations Section 2-3 Press the SHIFT + ENT Keys on the screen for selecting the image stor- age method. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Ref image Start One image must be >> Ref image saed as a reference Region for inspection.

  • Page 39: Step 3: Selecting And Setting Inspection Types

    2-3-3 STEP 3: Selecting and Setting Inspection Types Specify the details of the inspection and the region to be inspected. Up to 32 points can be specified for inspection. This section uses presence inspection as an example to explain the settings operation.
  • Page 40 Enclose the region to be inspected. SeeAlso Refer to page 18 Drawing Figures. Example Enclose with a circle. The screen for selecting how to determine the presence of the part will be displayed. How do you want to determine the presence of this part? Shape Size Brghtnss Back Select the desired method.
  • Page 41 ↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back Specify the object movement range. If the region to be measured is always in the same position, use the initial box displayed in dotted lines and use the ENT Key to select the upper-left and lower-right corners.

  • Page 42: Step 4: Inconsistent Workpiece Positions

    If nothing more is to be added to the inspection, select End. CHECK To correct or delete settings, first end the setting and then go back into Set Mode and make the changes. (Refer to page 66.) Select Add to combine other inspections.
  • Page 43 Understanding Setting Operations Section 2-3 2-3-4-1 Deciding Whether to Perform Position Displacement Compensation If inspection conditions are set in STEP 3, a message for selecting position compensation will be displayed along with the operation guide. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Position Position compensa-...
  • Page 44 ↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back Specify each movement range. The F160 will find the part in this movement range that most resembles the registered mark and finds the workpiece based on that position. Go to 2-3-4-3 Objects at an Angle.
  • Page 45 Settings finished. Region Switching to Monitor Position Mode. >> Back • Save before turning OFF power • Change to Run Mode to output results. STEP You will enter Monitor Mode. Perform a test to see if correct inspections will occur.

  • Page 46: Step 5: Entering Monitor Mode And Testing

    Run Mode to output the results. CHECK Always save the condition settings to flash memory after they are set. The set- tings will be cleared when the power is turned OFF if they are not saved beforehand. (Refer to page 86.) 2-3-5...

  • Page 47: Help Messages

    Understanding Setting Operations Section 2-3 If adjustments are required, press the SHIFT + Right Keys to move to the Adjustment Screen. The judgement result and measurement time will be displayed. 63ms 0.Scn 0 2-OK 1-OK S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust Freeze S+ESC:Set dip STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑...
  • Page 48 HELP Through The latest image taken by the Camera is displayed directly. It is useful to use through display when adjusting workpiece positions. However, through display is set when measurement is performed, the graphic frames and the judgement results for each inspection point will not be displayed.
  • Page 49 Use the Up/Down Keys to select the parameter and use the Left/Right Keys to adjust the level. CHECK If the SHIFT + ENT Keys are pressed, the F160 will diagnose the inspec- tion and display advice. Use the Down Key to select End and press the ENT Key.
  • Page 50 Position (with reference) Measure : -100.694 Dimension X [ -102.000] [-98.000] (with self-diagnostic function) Measure : 0.293 Set the X and Y coordinates and 2.000] [ 2.000] distance for an OK judgement. Measure : 100.694 Dist 98.000] [102.000] Switch pages...
  • Page 51 Changing Judgement Precision for Position Displacement Compensation The judgement precision can be changed if position displacement compensa- tion is set. If the measurement object is not within the field of vision, an NG judgement is output at the position compensation stage, thus preventing incor- rect measurements.
  • Page 52 Use the Up/Down Keys to select the parameter and use the Left/Right Keys to adjust the level. CHECK If the SHIFT + ENT Keys are pressed, the F160 will diagnose the inspec- tion and display advice. Use the Down Key to select End and press the ENT Key.
  • Page 53 Understanding Setting Operations Section 2-3 2-3-5-3 Adjusting Measurement Time The processing speed can be adjusted if the measurement time is too long and the line speed too slow. Press the SHIFT + Right Keys in Monitor Mode. 0.Scn 0 63ms...

  • Page 54: Step 6: Entering Run Mode And Starting Inspections

    Understanding Setting Operations Section 2-3 2-3-6 STEP 6: Entering Run Mode and Starting Inspections This section describes how to enter Run Mode and start inspections. The measurement results will also be output to the parallel interface. Judgement Adjust judgement precision By region, Refer to page 37.

  • Page 55: Saving Settings And Exiting The F160

    OFF the power. If the power is turned OFF without saving new set- tings, all of the setting changes will be lost. Stored images cannot be saved to flash memory, so all stored images will be cleared when the power is turned OFF.
  • Page 56 Select Execute. Precaution Do not turn OFF the power or input a RESET signal while a message is being displayed in any save or load operation. Data in memory will be de- stroyed, and the F160 may not operate correctly the next time it is started.

  • Page 58: Designing Inspections For Specific Applications

    3-4-1 Selecting Dimension ........

  • Page 59: Conformity

    Conformity inspections check whether or not the workpiece matches the regis- tered product. SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types. The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here. Follow the instructions given by the operational guide on the Monitor screen. Selec Conformity .

  • Page 60: Setting Inspection Details

    Select the method to check for non-conforming items. Shape Size Brightness Lines Back S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display Follow the instructions provided by the on-screen operational guide to make the rest of the settings. Checking Methods Methods for Judging Conformity Checking Details Example method...

  • Page 61: Orientation

    Orientation Section 3-2 Orientation Orientation inspections detect the orientation of the workpiece and to see if the workpiece is facing the correct direction. SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types. The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here.

  • Page 62: Setting Inspection Details

    Select the method to check the orientation. Shape Size Brightness Lines Back S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display Follow the instructions provided by the on-screen operational guide to make the rest of the settings. Checking Methods Methods for Judging Conformity Checking Details Example method...

  • Page 63: Position

    Position Section 3-3 Position Position inspections find the position of a specified mark, hole, or other feature and determine whether or not it is within the correct range. SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types. The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here.

  • Page 64: Setting Inspection Details

    ↑ ↓←→:Change ENT:Set ESC:Back -100.0 Align the origin of the coordinates (0) with the left corner or other part of the workpiece that will serve as the origin for the physical units. Up/Down and Left/Right Keys: Move the origin (0).
  • Page 65 Set the angle of coordinate axis. ↑ ↓←→:Change ENT:Set ESC:Back If the workpiece is on an angle, use the Down/Right and Up/Left Keys to specify the angle for the axis. Down and Right Keys: Rotates the axis in the clockwise direction.
  • Page 66 Select No if no particular relationship is to be specified. If Yes is Selected Any point can be specified as the reference point. The relationship be- tween the two points is found when inspection is performed. Go to step (7.) Reference position If No is Selected The origin will become the reference point.
  • Page 67 Range for OK items automatically calculated by the F160 based on the coordinates. SeeAlso Refer to page 19 for details on inputting values. Move the cursor to the value to be changed and set the range for OK items. Go to step (10.)

  • Page 68: Dimension

    Dimension Section 3-4 If No was selected at step (6.), the screen for changing the OK item range will be displayed. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region X= 359.712 0.Position(No ref) Y= 292.826 Set the range Dist= 283.155 for OK items. X: [ 357.000: 361.000] Y: [ 290.000: 294.000]...

  • Page 69: Selecting Dimension

    Dimension Section 3-4 The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here. Follow the instructions given by the operational guide on the Monitor screen. Select Dimns/n. Specify Specify Specify Physical units Specify direction...
  • Page 70 ↑ ↓←→:Change ENT:Set ESC:Back -100.0 Align the origin of the coordinates (O) with the left corner or other part of the workpiece that will serve as the origin for the physical units. Up/Down and Left/Right Keys: Move the origin (O).
  • Page 71 S+ESC:Adjust coordinates ↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back Use the Up/Down and Left/Right Keys to move the cursor to the position to be inspected. This specifies the start position (1st position). SHIFT + Up/Down or Left/Right Keys: Move the cursor quickly.
  • Page 72 F160 based on the coordinates. SeeAlso Refer to page 19 for details on inputting values. Move the cursor to the value to be changed and set the range for OK items. Select End. A confirmation message will be displayed.

  • Page 73: Chips And Burs

    Chips and Burs Section 3-5 Chips and Burs Chip and bur inspections check for chips and burs on the circumference of workpieces. SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types. The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here.

  • Page 74: Surface

    Surface Back S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display 3-6-2 Specifying Inspection Regions Decide the upper left point for a box that will enclose the inspection region and then set the lower right point. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region 0.Surface 355,331 Enclose the area to be inspected.
  • Page 75 Surface Section 3-6 CHECK Do not draw a box where there are marks or patterns. If marks or patterns are included in the box, the inspection will be incorrect because the marks or pattern will not be distinguished from defects.

  • Page 76: Application Settings

    Copying Scene Data ........

  • Page 77: Changing And Clearing Inspection Conditions

    A list of selections will be displayed. 63ms 0.Scn 0 TOOL SAVE Select SET. The Start Screen for Conversational Menus will be displayed. Start setting? Start Cancel Select Start. The screen for selecting whether or not to clear all settings will be dis- played.

  • Page 78: Re-Registering Reference Images

    The reference images will have been cleared. Either place a workpiece of the same size in the same position and register that image or, if the reference image was backed up to a computer or Memory Card, download the image as memory image 35.
  • Page 79 Start Ref image >>Region Delete Position Change region Back S+←→:Switch display Use the same procedure as STEP 3: Selecting and Setting Inspection Types to add the region. Changing the Position or Size of Regions Select Select Change Channge region to position or region.
  • Page 80 Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions Section 4-1 The screen for changing the position and size of the region will be dis- played. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region 86,98 0.Presence(Shape ) Enclose the area to be inspected. ↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back SeeAlso Refer to page 18 for details on drawing figures.

  • Page 81: Changing Position Displacement Compensation

    Orient'n Position Dimens'n Chip/Bur Surface Back S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display If the deleted region was the only region, the screen for selecting inspec- tion types will return. 4-1-4 Changing Position Displacement Compensation When Position Compensation Is Set Change regions Specify Change...

  • Page 82: Changing Scenes And Scene Groups

    Up to 1,024 scenes can be stored if a 128-Mbyte Memory Card is inserted. Up to 32 scenes make up a scene group and up to 32 scene groups can be set, i.e., 32 scenes x 32 scene groups = 1,024.

  • Page 83: Setting Measurement Conditions For Different Models: Changing Scenes

    Changing Scenes and Scene Groups Section 4-2 Scene group 0 will be saved in the internal flash memory and scene groups 1 to 31 will be saved to the Memory Card. IIf a Memory Card is not used, only Scene group 0 can be used.
  • Page 84 7.Scn 7 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust ↑ ↓ Freeze S+ESC:Set disp S+ESC:Edit S+ENT:Scn Group Move the cursor to the scene number to be switched to and press the ENT Key. The selected scene will be displayed. ---- ---ms 1.Scn 1 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust...

  • Page 85: Copying Scene Data

    6.Scn Group 6 7.Scn Group 7 ↑ ↓ S+ESC:Edit Move the cursor to the scene group number to be switched to and press the ENT Key. The selected scene group will be displayed. CHECK When scene groups 1 to 31 are switched to, a directory called “DEFSCN- GR”...

  • Page 86: Initializing Measurement Conditions: Clearing Scenes

    7.Scn 7 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust ↑ ↓ Freeze S_ESC:Set disp S+ESC:Edit S+ENT:Scn Group Move the cursor to the scene number to which data is to be copied. Press the SHIFT+ESC Keys. The Copy/Clear/Comment Menu will be displayed. Copy Clear Comment Select Copy.

  • Page 87: Adding Comments To Scenes

    Input comment(Scn 0) [LABEL A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 .

  • Page 88: Using Scene Group Function

    ↑ ↓ S+ESC:Edit Move the cursor to the desired scene group number. Press the SHIFT + ENT Keys. The Copy/Clear/Comment Menu will be displayed. Copy Clear Comment The rest of the operations are the same as when using the scene function.

  • Page 89: Backing Up Data

    Memory Card. The same data can also be loaded from a com- puter to the F160. Saving and loading data enables using the same data on other F160 Controllers. It is recommended that data is backed up in case data is lost or the F160 mal- functions. Data...
  • Page 90 1 (bit) Flow control None (See note.) Note XMODEM or ZMODEM protocol is used, so flow control is not per- formed. Once the communications settings have been made on the computer, dis- play the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode.
  • Page 91 Load(Memory card) Save(Memory card) Select Save (Serial). Select the desired number for scene group, scene, or image data. When using ZMODEM for communications, set a file name of 8 characters or less after inputting the desired number. Scene group Scene No.
  • Page 92 When the transfer has been completed, the screen in (8.) will return. Loading Data from the Computer Data F160 Computer Follow steps 1 to 3 in the above procedure to connect the F160 and the computer. SeeAlso Refer to page 78. Select Transfer/Send File from the Hyper Terminal menu.
  • Page 93 The destination selections for load and save will be displayed. Load(Serial) Save(Serial) Load(Memory card) Save(Memory card) 10. Select Load (Serial). 11. Select the desired number for scene group, scene, or image data. Scene group Scene No. Image data Scn Group 0 Scn 0...

  • Page 94: Backing Up To Memory Cards

    Memory Card. CHECK Data can be backed up to Memory Cards inserted for screen group data. Data for scene groups 1 to 31 will be saved in the files listed below. Do not overwrite these files. [DEFSCNGR] Directory for saving scene group data Scene group 1 file SGR_0001.SGR...
  • Page 95 00/11/01 SYSDAT3 00/11/01 CHECK To overwrite existing files, select the file by pressing the ENT Key and then go to step 12. To specify a new file name, perform steps 8 to 11. Press the SHIFT+ESC Keys. The edit menu will be displayed.
  • Page 96 When saving has been completed, the screen in (6.) will return. Loading from the Memory Card to the F160 Follow steps 1 to 5 for Saving from the F160 to the Memory Card and move to the screen for selecting load destinations.

  • Page 97: Backing Up To Flash Memory

    4-3-3 Backing Up to Flash Memory The scene data set to scene group 0 and system data will be saved to the F160 internal flash memory. If this save operation is performed for scene groups 1 to 31, the data will overwrite the contents of the files on the Memory Card.
  • Page 98 Select Execute. Precaution Do not turn OFF the power or input a RESET signal while a message is being displayed in any save or load operation. Data in memory will be de- stroyed, and the F150 may not operate correctly the next time it is started.

  • Page 99: Checking Image Density Distribution: Line Brightness

    Section 4-4 Checking Image Density Distribution: Line Brightness The graph showing the density distribution for 1 line in an image is called the line brightness graph. The line brightness can be shown for any line in a hori- zontal or vertical direction.
  • Page 100 Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust Freeze S+ESC:Set disp STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img Move the cursor to MON (or RUN) and press the ENT Key. The mode selections will be displayed. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 TOOL SAVE Select TOOL.

  • Page 101: Checking I/O Status With External Devices

    Checking I/O Status with External Devices Section 4-5 Checking I/O Status with External Devices Use the I/O monitor function to check the communications status via serial or parallel interfaces. Wiring and communications settings can be checked. 4-5-1 Serial Interface The communications status via the serial interface can be checked.
  • Page 102 Input from external device. If more than 26 characters are received, only the first 26 characters will be displayed. If Echo back is set to ON, the received data will be returned as is to the external device. Refer to page 91.

  • Page 103: Parallel Interface

    Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust Freeze S+ESC:Set disp STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img Move the cursor to MON (or RUN) and press the ENT Key. The mode selections will be displayed. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 TOOL SAVE Select TOOL.

  • Page 104: Memory Card Operations

    Memory Card Operations Data settings and measurement images can be saved from the F160 to a Memory Card. The files on the Memory Card can be copied and the file names changed. This section explains these operations for Memory Cards.
  • Page 105 Select Memory card. The Copy file/File operation/Drive status Menu will be displayed. Copy file File operation Drive status Select File operation. A list of files in the Memory Card root directory will be displayed. File operation 00/11/01 SYSDAT1 00/11/01 SYSDAT2...

  • Page 106: Copying Files

    The directory will be created and the screen in (7.) will return. CHECK The directory is displayed in the list of files, encased in square brackets [ ]. Move the cursor to the directory and press the ENT Key to display a list of files in that directory. Example When directory [DIC_1] is selected.
  • Page 107 00/11/01 BOTTLE SCN 00/11/02 SEAL SCN 00/11/02 ENT:Select S+ESC:Edit Move the cursor to the file to be copied and press the ENT Key. A screen for specifying the copy destination will be displayed. Copy (Original: SYSDAT1.SYD) 00/11/01 SYSDAT1 00/11/01 SYSDAT2...

  • Page 108: Checking File Properties

    Perform steps 1 to 6 for Creating Directories and display the list of file names. SeeAlso Refer to page 93. Move the cursor to the file for which the information is to be checked and press the SHIFT + ESC Keys. File operation 00/11/01...
  • Page 109 Perform steps 1 to 6 for Creating Directories and display the list of file names. SeeAlso Refer to page 93. Move the cursor to the file for which the name is to be changed and press the SHIFT + ESC Keys. File operation 00/11/01...

  • Page 110: Deleting Files And Directories

    Perform steps 1 to 6 for Creating Directories and display the list of file names. SeeAlso Refer to page 93. Move the cursor to the file or directory to be deleted and press the SHIFT + ESC Keys. File operation 00/11/01...
  • Page 111 If a Memory Card is inserted, “Inserted” will be highlighted. Change the display to Stop. CHECK If a Memory Card is not inserted, the display will be “Not inserted.” Select End. A confirmation message will be displayed. Memory card can be removed safely.

  • Page 112: System Settings

    Setting Passwords ........

  • Page 113: Entering System Mode

    Entering System Mode Section 5-1 Entering System Mode To set conditions related to the system environment it is necessary to enter System Mode. Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust Freeze S+ESC:Set disp STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑...
  • Page 114 Out of use* Only one Camera can be used with the Conversa- Lighting 1 tional Menus so this menu item must be set to Out of use. Note The default setting is marked with an asterisk. Enter System mode and select Camera settings.

  • Page 115: Screen Display And Monitor

    Screen Display and Monitor Section 5-3 Screen Display and Monitor 5-3-1 Measurement Screen Settings Select the type of image to be displayed in Run Mode and Monitor Mode. The display settings made here will be reflected in all scenes. Selection Details Freeze* A still of the image taken by the Camera is displayed.

  • Page 116: Changing Character Or Figure Colors

    5-3-3 Changing Character or Figure Colors The color for characters or added figures can be set. Change the color when it is difficult to see the character or figure on the image. The display color set here, however, will be reflected in all scenes.

  • Page 117: Creating Original Colors

    Section 5-3 OK and NG Colors The judgement display, all measurement values, and the measurement region will be displayed in the color set under OK color or NG color, depending on the measurement result. NG color (square color) OK color...
  • Page 118 The set color will be displayed here. Make the settings for each item. Up and Down Keys: Moves the cursor Left and Right Keys: Reduces/increases the color at the cursor position by one. SHIFT + Left/Right Keys: Reduces/increases the color at the cursor posi- tion by ten.

  • Page 119: Customizing Operations

    Enabling the display capture function allows images displayed on the monitor screen to be captured and saved to the Memory Card. Stored images can be pasted to documents on a personal computer or loaded to the F160 and re-measured. The default setting is OFF.

  • Page 120: Shortening Scene Group Switching Time

    The following keys execute display capture when the display capture function is enabled. • For F160-KP: F9 Key • For F150-KP: SHIFT + Left + Right Keys (press 3 keys at the same time.) Display Capture Results When display capture is executed, a directory called IMAGE will automatically be created in the root directory of the Memory Card and the following two types of files will be stored in that directory.

  • Page 121: Setting Passwords

    5-4-3 Setting Passwords Passwords can be set to prevent settings being changed through incorrect operation. Set whether or not a password is required for the following two operations. • When moving from Run Mode to Set, Monitor, or other modes.
  • Page 122 Input Password A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 .

  • Page 123: Setting Conditions For Saving Measurement Images

    Setting Conditions for Saving Measurement Images The F160 can save up to 35 measured images. These 35 scenes are shared by 32 scenes. The condition for saving the images can be selected from sav- ing only when the measurement result is NG or saving all images regardless of the measurement result.

  • Page 124: Displaying Stored Images

    The settings will be recorded and the System Mode Screen will return. 5-5-1 Displaying Stored Images By displaying a stored image on the screen, the reason for a previous NG judgement can be checked. Also, measurement can be re-performed on the stored image with different evaluation criteria.

  • Page 125: Clearing All Stored Images

    Either no image is stored in memory, or an image other than a measurement image (an image loaded from a personal computer) Switching Method In Monitor Mode or Run Mode, press the SHIFT + Up/Down Keys to switch between images. Last * (Mem@)

  • Page 126: Using Busy Signals

    The stored images will be cleared and the screen in (4.) will return. Using BUSY Signals The BUSY signal is a control signal used to show that the F160 is busy pro- cessing. The ON/OFF timing of this BUSY signal is monitored at the external device to time communications.
  • Page 127 Measurement will not be performed by the F160 during another measurement, even if the STEP signal turns ON. Set whether or not the ERR signal will turn ON to notify the external device that the STEP signal was not accepted.

  • Page 128: Selecting Items To Be Shown In Overall Judgements

    The settings are registered and the System Mode Screen will return. Selecting Items to be Shown in Overall Judgements Select which of the following two items will be shown in the overall judgement output to the OR signal of the parallel interface.

  • Page 129: Setting Startup Conditions

    Use the following procedure to set the status when the power is turned ON. If the F160 is set to start in Run Mode for the scene where the desired measure- ment conditions are registered, measurement of objects can be started by simply turning the power ON.

  • Page 130: Setting The Calendar Date And Time (Date/Time)

    Setting the Calendar Date and Time (Date/Time) Section 5-9 Setting the Calendar Date and Time (Date/Time) Check if the internal calendar is set to the correct date and time and adjust if necessary. Enter System mode and select Date/Time. SeeAlso Refer to page 102.

  • Page 131: Changing To Expert Menus

    Changing to Expert Menus Section 5-11 Press the Down Key to scroll down and display the rest of the information. The battery status will be displayed at the bottom of the list. Flash memory(Data) 2048/ 2048 KB Battery Sufficient ↑ ↓...

  • Page 132: Expert Menus

    Expert Menus. Cancel Select OK. CHECK If scene group 0 is displayed, the data will be saved to the F160 internal flash memory. If scene groups 1 to 31 are displayed, the data will be saved (overwritten) to the Memory Card.

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ........

  • Page 135: Troubleshooting

    Change one of the colors. Conv.: same color as Normal page 105 Cannot delete directory hav- Delete the files in the directory to be deleted or move the files to Conv.: ing files. another directory. page 99 Reason: Only empty directories can be deleted.
  • Page 136 When the error messages marked with an asterisk are displayed, the ERR sig- nal will come ON at the parallel interface. Note The ERR signal will turn ON only when the error occurs in Monitor or Run Mode.

  • Page 137: Faq

    Section 6-2 Question Answer Will the RUN signal be output during scene switching? - The RUN signal will remain ON during scene switch- ing in Run Mode. - The RUN signal will remain OFF during scene switch- ing in Monitor Mode.

  • Page 138: Menus

    P. 72 Start P. 21 P. 21 Ref image P. 22 Shutter speed P. 24 P. 25 Light control Up to 32 regions can be set. Region P. 28 Presence P. 28 Conform P. 48 Orient'n P. 50 Position P. 52 Dimns'n P.

  • Page 140: Training Samples

    Appendix B Training Samples Presence Conform Orient'n Position...
  • Page 141 Training Samples Appendix B Dimns'n Chip/Bur Defect...

  • Page 142: Index

    Camera settings features colors useful features characters or figures figures customizing drawing foreground and background file names comments files adding comments to scenes copying components deleting computer properties data backup flash memory connections data backup Consoles focussing keys...
  • Page 143 Memory Cards procedure data backup dimensions operations procedure turning OFF power orientation menus procedure manipulation from a computer position monitor procedure color or monochrome presence Monitor Mode methods selecting setting details surfaces operating modes procedure operating procedure...
  • Page 144 Index samples save images scene groups changing reducing switching time using scenes changing clearing comments copying screen configuration serial interface monitoring I/O status Set Mode settings application settings backup changing confirming measurement screnes saving shutter speed software system version starting...
  • Page 146 The F160-S2 Camera can now be connected. can be connected has increased. Refer to the Setup Manual for details. Menu Item Details The display capture selections have The selections have changed from ON/OFF to OFF/CAPT only/ changed. CAPT+LIVE. Refer to page 108 for details.

  • Page 148: 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. Z171-E1-01A Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.
  • Page 150 OMRON EUROPE B.V. Sensor Business Unit, Carl-Benz-Str. 4, D-71154 Nufringen, Germany Tel: (49)7032-811-0/Fax: (49)7032-811-199 OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC 1 East Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173 U.S.A. Tel: (1)847-843-7900/Fax: (1)847-843-8568 OMRON ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. 83 Clemenceau Avenue, #11-01, UE Square, 239920 Singapore Tel: (65)6835-3011/Fax: (65)6835-2711 OMRON CHINA CO., LTD.
  • Page 151 Authorized Distributor: Cat. No. Z171-E1-01A Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in Japan 0704-1M (0203) (O)

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