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Cat. No. Z302-E1-0
ZX-T Series
FQ
Vision Sensor
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  • Page 1 Cat. No. Z302-E1-0 ZX-T Series Vision Sensor USERS MANUAL...
  • Page 3 • The FQ 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.
  • Page 5 APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS (Please Read) Introduction User's Manual Installation and Connections Taking Images Setting Up Inspections Testing and Saving Settings Operation Convenient Functions Communications with External Devices Troubleshooting Appendices Vision Sensor...
  • Page 6 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 7 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 8 Do not use it for such purposes. The Sensor emits visible light, which may adversely affect the eyes in rare instances. Do not look directly into the light emitted from the Sensor. When the subject is a specular reflective object, protect your eyes from reflected light.
  • Page 9 • Tighten mounting screws at the torque specified in this manual. 2. Power Supply and Wiring • The power supply voltage must be within the rated range (24 VDC ±10%), and an AC voltage must not be used. • Reverse connection of the power supply is not allowed. Do not short the load of the open collector output.
  • Page 10 • If you notice an abnormal condition, such as a strange odor, extreme heating of any product, or smoke, immediately stop using the product, turn OFF the power, and consult your dealer.
  • Page 11 • Use only combinations of the Sensor and Touch Finder specified in this manual. Using other combinations may cause malfunction or damage. • Do not turn the power OFF in the following instances. Doing so will damage data that is in the process of being saved.
  • Page 12 Do not use thinner, benzene, acetone or kerosene to clean the Sensor and Touch Finder. If large dust particles adhere to the Camera, use a blower brush (used to clean camera lenses) to blow them off. Do not use breath from your mouth to blow the dust off.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    3-3 Adjusting the Object Position ........42...
  • Page 14 7-2 Display Functions ..........94 7-3 Monitoring the Signal I/O Status ....... . 97 7-4 Logging Measurement Data and Image Data .
  • Page 15 10-1 Menu Tables..........136 10-2 Specifications and Dimensions ....... . 146 10-3 Updating the Software .
  • Page 16 FQ User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    1-1 FQ-series Vision Sensors ........14...

  • Page 18: Fq-Series Vision Sensors

    To set up or monitor the sensors, either the touch screen based console 'Touch Finder' or a 'PC Tool' can be used. Setup, Image Confirmation, and Logging Tools...

  • Page 19: Measurement Process

    Measurement • The overall judgement of all inspection items are output using OR logic. Overall judgement output • Measurement data and image data can be logged in memory in the Sensor or in an SD card. Logging FQ User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Startup Display And Display Elements

    Sensor and Touch Finder, and then press [Auto connect]. Note If the Sensor is still not detected after pressing [Auto Connect], refer to the following information. The Sensor cannot be detected: p. 134 When the Sensor is detected, the following display will appear.
  • Page 21 Refer to the following information for menu items. p. 114 Setup Mode In Setup Mode, you can set the image conditions, judgement parameters, and I/O settings for the Sensor. The name of the Sensor being set up is displayed. The name of the mode or the menu hierarchy is displayed.

  • Page 22: Basic Operational Flow

    Starting Operation (Run Mode) Operation *1: In Setup Mode, the Sensor can be set up and adjusted, but it does not output signals on the I/O lines. *2: In Run Mode, the Sensor performs measurements and outputs signals on the I/O lines.

  • Page 23: Installation And Connections

    2-2 Part Names and Functions ........21...

  • Page 24: System Configuration

    *1: The shape and dimensions of the Ethernet connector plug and jack are specified in ISO/IEC8877:1992 (JIS X 5110:1996) and RJ-45 of the FCC regulations. To prevent connector connection failures, the structure of the jack of this product does not allow insertion of plugs that do not comply with the standard.

  • Page 25: Part Names And Functions

    Camera lens This lens can be focused. I/O Cable connector An I/O Cable is used to connect the Sensor to the power supply and exter- nal I/O. Ethernet cable connector An Ethernet cable is used to connect the Sensor to the Touch Finder or a computer.

  • Page 26: Touch Finder

    Power supply switch Used to turn the Touch Finder ON and OFF. Touch pen holder The touch pen can be stored here when it is not being used. Touch pen Used to operate the touch panel. DC power supply connector Used to connect a DC power supply.

  • Page 27: Installation

    2-3 Installation Installing the Sensor Installation Procedure Align the tabs on one side of the Mounting Bracket with the slot on the Sensor. Mounting The FQ-XL Mounting Bracket can be attached to the back, Bracket side, or front of the Sensor.

  • Page 28: Installing The Touch Finder

    • There is a certain amount of deviation among Sensors in the center of the optical axis. For this reason, when install- ing the Sensor, check the center of the image and the field of view on the LCD monitor of the Touch Finder and in the PC Tool.
  • Page 29 • Always hook the clip at the top of the Touch Finder on the DIN Track first. If the lower clip is hooked on first, the Touch Finder will not be mounted very securely.
  • Page 30 There are two types of straps (FQ-XH, sold separately), a Neck Strap and a Hand Strap. Neck Strap Hand Strap Attach the Mini-strap to the Touch Finder. There are a total of four holes for attaching the Mini-strap on the left and on the right of the Touch Finder. Installation FQ User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 Connect the Neck Strap or Hand Strap to the Mini-strap. Mini-strap Neck Strap or Hand Strap FQ User’s Manual Installation...

  • Page 32: Wiring

    FQ-WD0@@ Green I/O Cable White Purple Yellow Important Cut off lines that are not required so that they do not come into contact the other signal lines. Classifi- Signal Application cation Power Power supply These terminals are for the external power supply (24 V).
  • Page 33 Preventing Chattering • The Sensor is equipped with an anti-chattering function, but if the chattering is 100 µs or longer, a faulty input may occur. (Input signals of 99 µs or shorter are ignored. Signals of 100 µs or longer are treated as input signals.) •...

  • Page 34: Wiring The Touch Finder

    AWG16 to AWG22 (length of 5 m max.) Important • Supply power from a DC power supply for which measures have been applied to prevent high voltages (e.g., a safety extra low voltage circuit). If UL certification is required for the overall system, use a UL Class II DC power supply.
  • Page 35 The CHARGE indicator will be lit while the battery is being charged. It will go out when charging the battery has been com- pleted. Note The Touch Finder will operate even if the AC adapter is connected when no battery is mounted in the Touch Finder. FQ User’s Manual Wiring...
  • Page 36 Japan Taiwan Li-ion00 • California regulations concerning perchlorate: This product is a lithium battery that contains perchlorate, which is regulated by the State of California. Please com- ply with these regulations. For details see the following URL: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ Wiring FQ User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Setting Up Ethernet

    When connecting the Sensor directly to a computer using an Ethernet Cable, set the network settings on the computer as given below. Setting a fixed IP address is not required if there is a hub between the computer and Sensor and a DHCP server is used.
  • Page 38 On the [General] Tab Page, double-click Internet Proto- col (TCP/IC). Select the Use the following IP address Option and en- ter the following IP address and subnet mask. • IP address: 10.5.5.101 • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Click the [OK] Button. This completes the settings.

  • Page 39: Taking Images

    3-2 Adjusting Image Quality ........

  • Page 40: Selecting A Sensor For Configuration

    3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration If multiple Sensors are connected to a single Touch Finder or computer, you can select the Sensor that you want to set up. Press [Run]. This will enable setting the current Sensor into RUN Mode before selecting another Sensor.

  • Page 41: Adjusting Image Quality

    Do not force the screw if it does not rotate anymore. This will damage the Sensor. • Do not turn the focus adjustment knob with a force that is greater than 0.1 N·m. This may damage it.
  • Page 42 Important The exposure time will be longer for larger values. This may cause the image to blur if the object is moving fast. If the Sensor is used on a high-speed line, check that the images are not blurred under actual operating conditions.
  • Page 43 • When the measurement object is moving HDR Function The HDR function is used for objects that have a large difference between light and dark areas. For this kind of object, clear images cannot be achieved with the standard brightness setting. The HDR function combines several images of different brightnesses (exposure times) so that the resulting image has a lower degree of contrast and can be measured stably for the desired characteristic.
  • Page 44 Several images are taken with different shutter speeds and combined. If the object moves while the image is being taken, the image will become blurred. • Images with different brightnesses are combined, so the resulting image will have a lower degree of con- trast.
  • Page 45 If external lighting is used, the image may appear as having different colors than the actual object. If this is the case, adjust the white balance. If the lighting built in to the Sensor is used, the white balance is already adjusted. No setting is required in this case.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Object Position

    A measurement is not performed properly if the object is not positioned inside this measurement region (e.g., the result will be NG even if the object is OK). In machines in which the position of the object varies for each image, stable measurements would be impossible. To cope this problem, the Position Compensation function aligns the whole image so that the object to be measured is moved exactly to the measurement region.
  • Page 47 Press [Teach]. Drag the rectangle to move it. Adjust the image so that the measurement object is in the center. Press [ ] – [Model region]. Move the rectangle so that the characteristic part for position compensation is inside it.
  • Page 48 Adjusting the Judgement Parameters Set how similar the image must be to the registered image for position compensation to be applied. [Image] – [Position compensation] – [Settings] – [Judgement] Set the correlation range for an OK judgement. Operating procedures: p. 52 Measures to Stabilize Position Correction •...
  • Page 49 The internal timing for taking an image can be set to be delayed in relation to the external trigger signal. This can be used to adjust the object position in the image, e.g., if an external trigger sensor is used. If the object position still varies in the image the Position Compensation function must also be used.

  • Page 50: Preventing Mutual Interference Of Multiple Sensors

    Important • The delay time for preventing mutual interference must be longer than the shutter time. When the lighting built into the Sensor is used, the shutter time is 4 ms max. Therefore make the delay at least 4 ms.

  • Page 51: Setting Up Inspections

    4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items ......49 4-3 Configuring Inspection Items ....... 50 4-4 Inspecting with the Search Inspection Item .

  • Page 52: Inspection Item Selection Guide

    4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide The FQ Vision Sensor uses inspection items to judge measurement objects. There are five different measurement objects. Select the best inspection items for the characteristics of the measurement object that are being judged. Inspection Example...

  • Page 53: Setup Procedure For Inspection Items

    Note • Only one inspection item can be used with a single-function model (FQ-S1 Sensors). • Up to 32 inspection items can be combined and used with a standard model (FQ-S2 Sensors). FQ User’s Manual Setup Procedure for Inspection Items...

  • Page 54: Configuring Inspection Items

    1.--- and set it in the same way. Note If more than six inspection items are set, drag the icon at the bottom of the menu up to display the next inspec- tion item numbers. Configuring Inspection Items FQ User’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Modifying Existing Inspection Items Press the number of the inspection item to be set. Press [Modify] on the menu. Deleting Inspection Items Press the number of the inspection item to be delet- Press [Delete] on the menu. Note Executing Similar Measurements in Different Places →...

  • Page 56: Inspecting With The Search Inspection Item

    Search Inspection Item This inspection item is used to perform inspections for shapes or for presence. The image pattern that is to be measured is registered in advance and measurements are performed to see if the pattern is present or if the shape is different.
  • Page 57 Step 2 Teaching Teaching means to store the region and partial image as reference data for the measurement. [Inspect] − [Add item.] − [Search] − [Settings] Tab Page Press [Teach]. Place the object that is to be used as the measure-...
  • Page 58 For this reason, if the object is at an angle, the correlation is reduced and the image may be judged as NG. To achieve an OK judgement for the same image pattern even when the object is at an angle, the rotation range must be widened.
  • Page 59 One rectangular region is registered as the default model registration region. Other than rectangles, circles and polygons can be set as the model registration regions. [Inspect] − [Search] − [Modify] − [Settings] Tab Page − [Teach] − [ ] − [Model region] Press [ ] –...
  • Page 60 NOT: Disabled range Fine-tuning the Position of the Region This section describes the console which is useful to fine-tune the position of the measurement region or the model registration region in 1-pixel increments. [Inspect] − [Search] − [Modify] − [Settings] Tab Page − [Teach] − [ ] − [Model region] Press [ ] –...
  • Page 61 Changing the Measurement Region The region within which the model is searched can be changed. In the default settings, the whole display is set as the measurement region. [Inspect] – [Search] − [Modify] – [Settings] Tab Page – [Teach] ] − [Insp. region] on the right of the display.

  • Page 62: Inspecting With The Edge Position Inspection Item

    4-5 Inspecting with the Edge Position Inspection Item Edge Position This inspection item is used to inspect positions. For example, it can be used to see if a label is attached at the correct position or if a product is set in the correct position.
  • Page 63 Step 2 Teaching Teaching means to store the region and the edge position in the region as reference data for the measurement. [Inspect] − [Add item.] − [Edge Position] − [Settings] Tab Page Press [Teach]. Place the object that is to be used as the measure- The arrow in the middle shows the direction for detecting an edge.
  • Page 64 The maximum and minimum color changes within the edge detection region are determined. If the difference is less than the noise level, it is assumed that there are no edges. Normally there is no problem with the default value of 10, but if noise is mistakenly detected as an edge, make this value higher.
  • Page 65 Screen Display When the Edge Level and Noise Level Are Changing A bar showing the threshold level moves up and down on the graphic as the edge level/noise level value changes. A cross-key cursor will also appear at the detected edge position.
  • Page 66 • If the color of the measurement object has changed from the specified color, set the color again and try teaching again. • If there is an edge and it cannot be detected, adjust the [Noise level] on the [Details] Tab Page and try teaching again.

  • Page 67: Inspecting With The Edge Width Inspection Item

    4-6 Inspecting with the Edge Width Inspection Item Edge Width Inspection Item This inspection item is used to measure dimensions. Places where the color changes greatly are called edges. The distance between two edges is called the edge width. Sample Settings...
  • Page 68 Step 2 Teaching Teaching means to store the region and the edge width in the region as reference data for the measurement. [Inspect] − [Add item.] − [Edge Width] − [Settings] Tab Page Press [Teach]. Place the object that is to be used as the measure- The middle arrow is the direction for detecting an edge.
  • Page 69 • If the color of the measurement object has changed from the specified color, set the color again and try teaching again. • If there is an edge and it cannot be detected, adjust the [Noise level] on the [Details] Tab Page and try teaching again.

  • Page 70: Inspecting With The Area Inspection Item

    4-7 Inspecting with the Area Inspection Item Area Inspection Item This inspection item is used to measure sizes. It measures the amount of a color within the measurement region. The size is calculated as a number of pixels and it is called the area.
  • Page 71 Step 2 Teaching Teaching means to store the region and the color area in the region as reference data for the measurement. [Inspect] − [Add item.] − [Area] − [Settings] Tab Page Press [Teach]. Drag the rectangle Drag a corner to to move it.
  • Page 72 Press [ ] – [Color palette] on the Set Color Display to display the color palette. Up to four colors can be specified. If the Color inv. Option is selected, the color outside the region will become the selected color.
  • Page 73 • If the color of the measurement object has changed from the specified color, set the color again and try teaching again. If the specified color is not found during teaching, the reference area will be registered as 0. If having no area is OK, adjust the judgement parameters with this value as the reference.

  • Page 74: Inspecting With Color Data Inspection Item

    This inspection item is used to perform inspections for foreign matter with a different color or for presence. The region is set for a portion of the image with the color that is to be measured. This region is called the measurement region.
  • Page 75 Step 2 Teaching Teaching means to store the region and the average color in the region as reference data for the measurement. [Inspect] − [Add item.] − [Color Data] − [Settings] Tab Page Press [Teach]. Drag the rectangle to move it.
  • Page 76 Description Color Dif. 0 to 442 This is the difference between the color that was registered as the reference and the measured color. The average color within the measurement area is used in both cases. 7-4 Logging Measurement Data and Image Data: p. 98 Increasing Processing Speed for Color Data Make the measurement region smaller to reduce the processing time.

  • Page 77: Testing And Saving Settings

    Testing and Saving Settings 5-1 Performing Test Measurements.............74 5-2 Shortening the Measurement Takt Time ..........76 5-3 Adjusting the Judgement Parameters...........77 5-4 Checking a List of All Inspection Item Results ........79 5-5 Saving Data to the Sensor..............80...

  • Page 78: Performing Test Measurements

    When you finish checking the results, press [Back]. Note The same five types of displays are available for the [Continuous test] on the [Test] Tab Page, i.e., [Graphic], [Graph- ics + Details], [All results/region], [Trend monitor], and [Histogram]. Press the [Back] Button to access the menu to change the display.
  • Page 79 Select [Log] or [File]. Images in the Sensor's built-in memory: Press Log. Images on the SD card: Press File. The display switches to the saved image and mea- surements are taken again. Saving images: p. 110 FQ User’s Manual Performing Test Measurements...

  • Page 80: Shortening The Measurement Takt Time

    Increasing Image Input Speed With the partial input function, it is possible to input only images that are in the region that is necessary for measurements. The image measurement region becomes smaller and thus the image input time is shortened.

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Judgement Parameters

    5-3 Adjusting the Judgement Parameters Adjusting Judgement Parameters While Looking at Measurement Results If correct judgements are not possible, you can move directly from the Setup Mode display to the judgement parameters display to make adjustments. [Test] – [Continuous test] – (Either display) ] −...
  • Page 82 You can select one of the following three patterns as the judgement method. − [Select the method.] on the right side of the display 1) Threshold (minimum): The lower limit of the variations between OK object is used as the judgement condition.

  • Page 83: Checking A List Of All Inspection Item Results

    5-4 Checking a List of All Inspection Item Results Individual judgement results for all inspection items can be checked in a list. The individual inspection items can be selected to change the judgement parameters. [Test] − [Continuous test] Press [All results/region] to display the list.

  • Page 84: Saving Data To The Sensor

    They will be lost if the power is turned OFF. Execute [Save data] after you have finished making your settings. The FQ Vision Sensor will remind you to do so with a message if you switch from Setup Mode to Run Mode.
  • Page 85 6-1 Starting Operation........

  • Page 86: Starting Operation

    In Run Mode, the Sensor operates stand-alone and outputs the measurement judgement results on the I/O lines accordingly to the settings. If the Touch Finder or the PC Tool is connected via network to the Sensor, the operation of the Sensor can be monitored in the following ways.
  • Page 87 Press and press [Sensor settings]. • Signal Status When Moving to Run Mode When moving to Run Mode, the signal will change as shown below and data can be input from and output to an external device. Run Mode Display...

  • Page 88: Configuring The Run Mode Display

    6-2 Configuring the Run Mode Display There are six types of displays that can be used, as shown below. Select the display as desired. Checking the Judgement Results of Inspection Items Checking the Overall Judgement Result History Graphics Graphics + Details...
  • Page 89 You can set the scene to be displayed when the power supply is turned ON. Setting the Startup Scene: p. 93 Displaying the Inspection Item Results You can scroll though the measurement results of all the configured inspection items by using the following operations. Switches to the previous inspection item.

  • Page 90: Checking The Trend Of Measurement Results With Graphs

    Arranging the Trend Monitor Display The display range for the vertical axis and display conditions for the horizontal axis can be changed. However, the display range and the number of data settings are disabled when a display other than the trend monitor is displayed.
  • Page 91 • Trend monitor data is held until the power supply is turned OFF. • You can select whether to display all data on the trend monitor or only data for which the overall judgement is NG. Logging settings are applied to the trend monitor as well.
  • Page 92 • Histogram data is held until the power supply is turned OFF. • You can select whether to display all data in the histogram or only data for which the overall judgement is NG. Logging settings are applied to the histogram as well.

  • Page 93: Adjusting Judgement Parameters During Operation

    6-4 Adjusting Judgement Parameters during Operation This Sensor enables judgement parameters to be adjusted while measurements are being performed. Downtime can be eliminated with this feature because the production line does not have to be stopped while making adjustments. Preparations This function is switched OFF as a default to prevent it from inadvertently working during operation.
  • Page 94 MEMO Adjusting Judgement Parameters during Operation FQ User’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions 7-1 Changing the Scene to Change the Line Process .......92 7-2 Display Functions ...................94 7-3 Monitoring the Signal I/O Status............97 7-4 Logging Measurement Data and Image Data ........98 7-5 Saving Sensor Settings ................105 7-6 SD Card Operations ................106 7-7 Convenient Functions for Operation...........108...

  • Page 96: Changing The Scene To Change The Line Process

    With an FQ Vision Sensor, the inspection items that can be processed at the same time are registered as scenes. A command input from an external device or a touch panel operation can be used to select a certain scene.
  • Page 97 Creating New Scenes The default scene number is 0. To create another scene, use the following procedure to switch the scene and then make the settings. (Setup Mode) − [Select scene] Press the number of the scene to change to and then press [Select].

  • Page 98: Display Functions

    7-2 Display Functions The procedures given in this section can be used to make the Sensor easier to use and the display easier to see. Image Zoom The display can be zoomed in or out to make the image easier to see.
  • Page 99 Displaying a Saved Image You can display an image that was saved in internal memory in the Sensor or in an SD card. This can be done to configure inspection items or to check measurements using saved images. (Setup Mode) Press Images in the Sensor’s built-in memory: Press [Log].
  • Page 100 (Run Mode) − [Sensor monitor] − [NG Sensor] Hiding the Menu You can hide the menu and display only the image on the Touch Finder or PC Tool to check the part of the image hidden behind the menu. If you press the icon again, the menu will be displayed.

  • Page 101: Monitoring The Signal I/O Status

    7-3 Monitoring the Signal I/O Status You can check if the I/O connections are working normally. [In/Out] − [I/O monitor] − [I/O Monitor] The I/O status of the external devices will be dis- Input Signals (TRIG and IN0 to IN5) played.

  • Page 102: Logging Measurement Data And Image Data

    Hard disk drive *1: Image data and measurement data can be logged in the same way as for the Touch Finder by installing the PC Tool for FQ. System Configuration: p. 20 Note Only the data for the Sensor that is currently being displayed will be logged even if more than one Sensor is con- nected.
  • Page 103 <Date*1>,<Time*1>,<Measurement value for inspection item 0>,<Measurement value for inspection item 1>,...,<Measurement value for inspection item 31>Delimiter Field separator Record separator *1: The date is given in the following format: 2010/6/1 (for June 1, 2010). The time is given in the following format: 12:01:20 (for 12:01 and 20 sec- onds pm). FQ User’s Manual...
  • Page 104 Note • File logging cannot be used when performing continuous measurements. • If you use the PC Tool, the logging time may vary by up to 100 ms depending on the application conditions of your computer. • If logging data to an SD card, the write time varies depending on the amount of the available space on the SD card.
  • Page 105 Checking Recent Measurement Trends (Recent Results Logging) The most recent measurement results can be logged inside the Sensor. Even if data is not logged in external memory, such as an SD card, trends in measurement results can be easily checked on the Touch Finder.
  • Page 106 − [Log] Deleting Logged Data The logged data will be deleted when the power supply to the Sensor is turned OFF or the scene is changed. The logged data can also be deleted without turning OFF the power supply. • Setup Mode [In/Out] −...
  • Page 107 • The data and time are not recorded with the measurement data. • The file name is created from the time when the file is saved. It does not indicate when the measurement was made. • The recent log data will be cleared if the scene is changed.
  • Page 108 Changing the File Format The output CSV file format can be changed as shown below according to the external device. Changing the File Format: p. 100 Logging Measurement Data and Image Data FQ User’s Manual...

  • Page 109: Saving Sensor Settings

    7-5 Saving Sensor Settings The Sensor settings are saved in flash memory inside the Sensor. This section describes how to back up the settings in and restore them from an SD card or other external memory. Backing Up Settings in External Memory (Setup Mode) −...

  • Page 110: Sd Card Operations

    7-6 SD Card Operations With an FQ Vision Sensor, the following folders are automatically created in the SD card according to the data that is saved. The specified data is saved in files in these folders. Storage folder*1 Data \sensor_name\SCN Scene data (The file name extension is SCN.)
  • Page 111 Pull out the SD card. Close the cover to the SD card slot. • Never remove the SD card while data is being saved or read. The data on the SD card may be corrupted. Important Do not restart or turn OFF the power supply to the Sensor or Touch Finder while a message is being displayed saying that data is being saved to or read from the SD card.

  • Page 112: Convenient Functions For Operation

    Setting a Password to Prevent Unwanted Changes A password can be set to prevent unwanted changes to settings. If a password is set, you cannot change from Run Mode to Setup Mode without entering the password. Setting a Password (Setup Mode) − [Sensor settings] − [Password settings] Press [Password on/off] and press [ON].
  • Page 113 The captured images are saved in external memory as bit maps. *1: Images captured on the Touch Finder are saved in the SD card. Images captured with the PC Tool are saved in the computer’s hard disk drive. (Setup Mode or Run Mode) The image that is being displayed when the button is pressed is saved in external memory.

  • Page 114: Convenient Functions For Setup

    The images that are temporarily saved inside the Sensor can be saved to an SD card. (Setup Mode) − [Save to file] − [Logging] Tab Page Press [Logging image]. Select whether to save the most recently logged image or to save all of the data that is logged in the Sensor. Storage location...

  • Page 115: Functions Related To The System

    Press [OFF]. Switching the Display Language Any of the following languages can be selected for display on the Touch Panel or PC Tool. Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, or Korean (Setup Mode or Run Mode) − [TF settings] − [Language] Press the language to be displayed.
  • Page 116 • The battery level is displayed only for a Touch Finder with a DC/AC/battery power supply (FQ-D31). • The settings will be lost if the battery runs out while you are making the settings. If the battery level is low, save the settings and charge the battery immediately.

  • Page 117: Communications With External Devices

    8-3 Setting the Outputs ........

  • Page 118: Operation With Default Configuration

    Important • Create the ladder program to control the TRIG and IN5 input signals so that they do not turn ON while the BUSY signal is ON. If not, a TRIG input error will occur and the ERROR signal will turn ON.

  • Page 119: Setting The Measurement Trigger

    3. When the measurement has been finished, the measurement result is output using an OR signal, and the BUSY signal is turned OFF. *1: You can also set the signal to be turned OFF after data logging, image logging, or displaying results in the [BUSY output]. FQ User’s Manual...
  • Page 120 Sample Ladder Program The following sample program is used to input a TRIG signal to perform a single measurement. A single measurement will be performed when W0.00 turns ON. W0.00 OUT1 When the single measurement command bit (W0.00) turns ON, the TRIG signal is turned...
  • Page 121 BUSY output conditions) OR signal 1. Turn ON IN5 while IN0 to IN4 are OFF. If status is held while the BUSY signal is OFF, continuous measurements will begin and the BUSY signal will remain ON while continuous measurements are being performed.
  • Page 122 Sample Ladder Program The following sample program is used to input a IN5 signal to perform continuous measurements. Continuous measurements will be started when W0.00 turns ON and stopped when W0.01 turns ON. W0.00 When the continuous measurement command bit (W0.00) turns ON, the command...

  • Page 123: Setting The Outputs

    8-3 Setting the Outputs Using the Overall Judgement Result When the results of the inspection items are judged, if even one individual judgement result is NG, the OR output signal is turned ON. Individual judgement results Inspection item 0 Overall judgement...
  • Page 124 Outputs the judgement for blue OR14. As described above, if terminals OUT0 to OUT2 are all assigned to individual judgement output signals, the BUSY signal and ERROR signal assigned as the default settings will no longer be output. Setting the Outputs...
  • Page 125 (Output polarity: ON for NG) Individual judgement *1: The timing for updating the OR signal is when the measurement results are finalized, regardless of the output settings of the BUSY signal (BUSY output conditions). Note The timing for updating the OR0 to OR31 signals and the ON time after judgement processing can be changed.
  • Page 126 Held until the next judgement result is output • One-shot output The status of the output OR signal is turned OFF after a specified time has passed. (Setting range: 0 to 1,000 ms) ON for 1 ms min. TRIG signal...
  • Page 127 When one-shot output mode is selected, this parameter sets the time that the OR signal is ON. (Setting range: 0 to 1,000 ms) Important When one-shot output is selected as the output mode, make the following value smaller than the trigger input period. • One-shot delay time + One-shot output time FQ User’s Manual...
  • Page 128 Changing the Judgement Output ON Conditions The ON condition for the OR signal or the OR0 to OR31 signals can be set to be output when the judgement results are OK or when they are NG. The default setting is when they are NG.

  • Page 129: Controlling The Sensor From An External Device

    8-4 Controlling the Sensor from an External Device The following Sensor functions can be controlled with command inputs from an external device without connecting the Touch Finder. Function Description Reference Switching the scene This command changes the scene when the line process changes.
  • Page 130 [Standard mode] (default): Scene 0 to 31 [Expanded mode]: Scene 0 to 15 Sample Ladder Program This sample program is used to change the scene when the input mode is set to Expanded Mode. The scene changes to scene 1 when W0.00 turns ON. W0.00 When the scene change bit (W0.00) turns ON,...
  • Page 131 Important If the cycle time is too long, the PLC may not be able to detect when the BUSY signal is ON. If necessary, turn OFF W0.00 after a suitable time elapses. Registering the Measurement Reference Again The model and reference color can be re-registered with commands from an external device, such as a PLC, based on the image that was just input when the line process was changed.
  • Page 132 BUSY signal Start re-registering End re-registering Sample Ladder Program This sample program is used to input IN5 to re-register a model. W0.00 When the mode re-register bit (W0.00) turns ON, IN3 is turned ON. #800 Model re-register bit W0.00...
  • Page 133 The BUSY signal will be ON while the model is being re-registered. Important If the cycle time is too long, the PLC may not be able to detect when the BUSY signal is ON. If necessary, turn OFF W0.00 after a suitable time elapses.
  • Page 134 The ERROR signal turns ON when an error occurs. After removing the cause of the error, turn the ERROR signal OFF using one of the following methods. Method 1: Input an error clear command from an external device such as a PLC.

  • Page 135: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 9-1 Error Table .....................132 9-2 Basic Troubleshooting .................134...

  • Page 136: Error Table

    9-1 Error Table Error History If an error occurs during operation, the ERROR signal will turn ON and the ERR indicator on the Sensor will light. Up to 10 errors will be stored in the error history in the Sensor or Touch Finder.
  • Page 137 If an error occurs while making settings on the Touch Finder, an error message will appear on the display. For these errors, the ERR indicator on the Sensor will not light, the ERROR signal will not be output, and the error will not be recorded in the error history.

  • Page 138: Basic Troubleshooting

    Problem Measures to perform Reference The Sensor or Touch Finder will not start. Check the power supply capacity to see if it is sufficient. The Sensor cannot be detected. Check the Ethernet cable to see if it is connected correctly.

  • Page 139: Appendices

    Appendices 10-1 Menu Tables..................136 10-2 Specifications and Dimensions............146 10-3 Updating the Software................156 10-4 LED Safety ...................157 10-5 Requirements from Regulations and Standards......158...

  • Page 140: Menu Tables

    Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Focus The value shown here is used as a ref- p. 37 erence when adjusting the focus with the focus adjustment screw. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image. AUTO or 1 to 100 Scene p.
  • Page 141 The color for which to find the area is Scene p. 68 specified. Color palette Displays a palette for color specification. Hue: 0 to 359, Saturation: 0 to 255 Scene Brightness: 0 to 255 Color inv.: Yes or No Display Set-...
  • Page 142 54 ±30°, ±35°, ±40°, or ±45° range measurement object is at an angle. For Edge Edge level Set the color density level of the edge. 0 to 100 (default: 50) Scene p. 60 Width or Noise level Set the color density level to treat as...
  • Page 143 ERROR (default) or OR0 (Item0 judge- System ment) to OR31 (Item31 judgement) Output polarity Sets the ON condition for the OR signal. OK: ON or NG: ON (default) System p. 124 Output mode Sets the output timing for the judgement One-shot output or Level output (default) System p.
  • Page 144 Selects the formulas to use to automati- Threshold (minimum), Threshold (aver- cally adjust the judgement parameters. age) (default), or Threshold (maximum) Auto display Same as the trend monitor and histogram for [Run] Mode. p. 86 (trend monitor and p. 87 histogram only)
  • Page 145 105 extension. Scene group data Saves all scene data with an SGP file name extension. Sensor system data Saves system data with an SYD file name extension. All Sensor data Saves all Sensor data with a BKD file name extension.
  • Page 146 Sensor. Version Name Displays the name of the connected Sensor. MAC address Used to check the MAC address of the connected Sensor. Rename Used to change the name of a con- 15 alphanumeric characters max. p. 112 nected Sensor.
  • Page 147 112 tion. Version Used to check the software version of the Touch Finder. MAC address Used to check the MAC address of the Touch Finder. Error history View Displays a history of errors that have System p. 132 history occurred in the Touch Finder.
  • Page 148 Statistical data Displays the total number of measure- ments and the total number of NG overall judgements and the NG ratio from when the power supply was turned ON. Trend Monitor Displays the individual judgement results p.
  • Page 149 Setup Mode: Camera (Live, Freeze) Button Log, or File Run Mode: Latest image or Last NG image Capture Button Used to capture the current display and p. 109 save it in external memory, e.g., an SD card. FQ User’s Manual Menu Tables...

  • Page 150: Specifications And Dimensions

    White Data logging Measurement data In Sensor: 1,000 items (If a Touch Finder is used, results can be saved up to the capac- ity of an SD card.) Images In Sensor: 20 images (If a Touch Finder is used, images can be saved up to the capacity of an SD card.)
  • Page 151 Judgement results indicator (color: orange), ERROR indicator (color: red), and BUSY indicator (color: green) Ratings Power supply voltage 20.4 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple) Insulation resistance Between all lead wires and case: 0.5 MΩ (at 250 V) Current consumption 2.4 A max. Environmental Ambient tempera- Operating: 0 to 50°C...
  • Page 152 Dimensions FQ-S10010F/-S10050F FQ-S15010F/-S15050F FQ-S20010F/-S20050F FQ-S25010F/-S25050F (Unit: mm) The mounting bracket can be attached to any side. Optical axis 4-M4 Depth: 6 1/4-20UNC Depth: 6 (57) Mounting hole dimensions Two, 4.5 dia. 20±0.1 Tightening torque: 1.2 N·m FQ-S10100F/-S10100N/-S20100N FQ-S15100F/-S15100N/-S25100N FQ-S20100F FQ-S25100F...
  • Page 153 Continuous operation on Bat- 1.5 h tery Current consumption DC power connection: 0.2 A DC power connection: 0.2 A, Charging battery: 0.4 A Insulation resistance Between all lead wires and case: 0.5 MΩ (at 250 V) FQ User’s Manual Specifications and Dimensions...
  • Page 154 This value is only a guideline. No guarantee is implied. The value will be affected by operating conditions This is a guideline for the time required for the capacity of the Battery to be reduced to 60% of the initial capacity. No guarantee is implied.
  • Page 155 Dimensions • FQ-D30/-D31 (Unit: mm) 44.5 13.5 *1: Provided on the FQ-D31 only. FQ User’s Manual Specifications and Dimensions...
  • Page 156 • Panel Mounting Adapter (FQ-XPM) (Unit: mm) (36.9) 31.6 (8.1) • Panel cutout dimensions 111±1 Specifications and Dimensions FQ User’s Manual...
  • Page 157 System Requirements for PC Tool for FQ The system requirements for the PC Tool are given in the following table. Item Requirement • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP2 or higher Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium or higher Hardware • CPU: Core 2 Duo 1.06 GHz or the equivalent or higher •...
  • Page 158 Certified standards UL/CSA CCC mark Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (90 to 264 VAC) Input current 0.4 A max., 100 VAC, 50 Hz when connected to maximum load Input frequency 47 to 63 Hz Output voltage 15 VDC±5% Output current 1 A max.
  • Page 159 FQ-WD010/WD020 (Unit: mm) (39.8) (100) (100) *1: The cable length is given in the following table. Model FQ-WD010 10 m FQ-WD020 20 m • FQ Ethernet Cable FQ-WN002/WN010/WN020 (Unit: mm) (44.7) (54.7) (100) *1: The cable lengths are given in the following table.

  • Page 160: Updating The Software

    10-3 Updating the Software The most recent version of the software and PC Tool can be downloaded from the following website for OMRON members. Refer to the Member Registration Sheet that is enclosed with the Sensor. http://www.omron-cxone.com/vision_sys After you download the software, use the following procedure to update.

  • Page 161: Led Safety

    Take necessary safety preventive measures according to the standards. Warning Label Warning labels are supplied as accessories with products that comply with the Class 2 Laser Product Classification. Attach them to appropriate positions near the Sensor where they can be easily noticed.

  • Page 162: Requirements From Regulations And Standards

    10-5 Requirements from Regulations and Standards Summary of Requirements to Manufactures For Europe EN 60825-1 “Safety of Laser Products, Equipment Classification, Requirements and User’s Guide” Summary of Manufacturer’s Requirements Classification Requirements subclause Class 1 Class 1M Class 2 Class 2M...
  • Page 163 Promotion brochures must specify product classification; service manuals must contain safety vice information information Note: 1. This table is intended to provide a convenient summary of requirements. See text of this standard for com- plete requirements. 2. For the safety medical laser products, IEC 60601-2-22 applies.
  • Page 164 (see note 2) (see note 3) Note: 1. This table is intended to provide a convenient summary of requirements. See text of this standard for com- plete precautions. 2. Class 1M laser products that failed condition 1 of table10 of the standard. Not required for Class 1M laser products that failed condition 2 of table10 of the standard.
  • Page 165 Class 3B lasers. The accessible emission limit is within five times the AEL of Class 2 in the wave- length range from 400 nm to 700 nm and within five times the AEL of Class 1 for other wavelengths.

  • Page 166: Index

    Index Definitions of Laser Classification deleting log AC Adapter deviation area AC power supply connector deviation position Touch Finder deviation width adjusting parameters display elements Adjustment mode in Run display language adjustment during operation display patterns all color images All color image...
  • Page 167 I/O Cables logging 98, 99 I/O monitor deleting log image data recent results logging selecting data to be logged image input settings increasing speed starting and stopping partial input images MAC address 142, 143 displaying last NG image...
  • Page 168 42, 85 startup settings power supply switch statistical data Touch Finder logging Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple straps Sensors subnet mask Summary of Requirements to Manufactures record separator reference color Summary of Requirements to User re-registering...
  • Page 169 Sensor Touch Finder zooming FQ User’s Manual Index...
  • Page 170 Index FQ User’s Manual...

  • Page 171: Version Upgrade Information

    Functionality added to enable connecting multiple Sensors to one Touch Finder or PC Tool p. 20, p.36 Functionality added to display all Sensors on the RUN mode display. p.84 Functionality added to automatically change to the display for any Sensor with an NG result. p.84 FQ User’s Manual...

  • Page 172: Revision History

    Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number at the bottom of the front and back covers of this manual. Cat. No. Z302-E1-02A Revision code Revision code Date Revised contents July 2010 Original production September 2010 Additions for version upgrade (version 1.10).

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