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Omron ZFX-C10 User Manual

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Cat. No. Z251-E1-02
Smart Sensor
ZFX-C10
Vision Sensor with built-in
LCD monitor

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  • Page 1: Users Manual

    Cat. No. Z251-E1-02 Smart Sensor ZFX-C10 Vision Sensor with built-in LCD monitor USERS MANUAL...
  • Page 2 • 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. Manuals Provided with this Product...

  • Page 3: Before Use

    APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS (Please Read) BEFORE USE User's Manual BASIC OPERATIONS SETTING THE MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS FUNCTIONS USED DURING OPERA- TION ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS PARALLEL INTERFACE APPENDICES Smart Sensor Vision Sensor with built-in LCD monitor ZFX-C10...
  • Page 4 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 5: Performance Data

    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 6 The camera with lighting emits visible light, which may adversely affect the eyes in rare instances. Do not look directly into the light emitted from the Camera. When the subject is a specular reflective object, protect your eyes from reflected light.
  • Page 7 1.Installation Environment • Do not use the product in environments where it can be exposed to inflammable/explosive gas. • To secure the safety of operation and maintenance, do not install the product close to high-voltage devices and power devices. • Install the product in such a way that its ventilation holes are not blocked.
  • Page 8 • Use only combinations of the Camera, Controller and Strobe Controller 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 9 5.Optional Lighting Connector When the optional lighting is not connected, be sure to attach the connector cap. Otherwise, its protective structure might be impaired. Editor's Note ■ Meaning of Symbols Menu items that are displayed on the Controller's LCD screen, and windows, dialog boxes and other GUI elements displayed on the PC are indicated enclosed by brackets "[ ]".
  • Page 10 MEMO ZFX-C User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Starting Measurement - RUN Mode........42...

  • Page 12: Setting The Measurement Conditions

    Setting Measurement Items ........46...
  • Page 13 Operation Settings ..........119 Measurement Control Conditions ........121 Operation Conditions during Startup .
  • Page 14 Summary of Requirements to User ........174...
  • Page 15 BEFORE USE ZFX-C System Configuration Part Names and Functions Mounting and Connecting Devices Installing Cameras Installing the Controller Connecting Devices Overview of Settings and Measurement Operation Modes Outline of MENU mode Measurement Items and Banks Initializing Controller Settings Saving Setup Data...

  • Page 16: Zfx-C

    ZFX-C The ZFX-C is a series of vision sensors that senses objects by their “surfaces.“ Objects captured by a camera can be checked on the built-in 3.5-inch LCD monitor. System Configuration Basically, the ZFX-C is configured by the Controller and the camera.
  • Page 17 3m/8m (*1,*2) 8 to 19 m *1: Up to two ZFX-XC_A/XC-AR can be connected between the camera cable and the Controller. *2: Two ZFX-XC8A cannot be connected to each other when used with ZFX-VS (8 m.) Optional lighting The following optional lighting can be connected to ZFX-SC50/SC50W/SC90/SC90W.

  • Page 18: Part Names And Functions

    This film prevents the front panel from condensation. Important • Do not peel off or probe the ventilation film with a sharp-pointed object. If you do that the protective structure rating may no longer be satisfied. • Do not cover the ventilation film rating. Doing so might cause the front panel to be condensed.
  • Page 19 (6) SD card slot This slot is for inserting the SD Card. When the SD Card is inserted, the SD mark is displayed at the top right of the screen. Blue SD mark: The SD card is inserted but not being accessed.
  • Page 20 This port is for connecting to devices such as a PLC using the parallel cable. p.14 p.130 Important • Attach the connector caps to connectors that are not in use to prevent dust or dirt from getting inside the connectors and to prevent the Controller from static electricity. ZFX-C ZFX-C User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Mounting And Connecting Devices

    Mounting and Connecting Devices Installing Cameras Camera with Lighting Optical chart ZFX-SC10/SR10 Setting distance L (mm) Setting distance (L) Detection range (H) Detection range H (mm) ZFX-SR50 ZFX-SC50/SC50W Setting distance L (mm) Setting distance L (mm) Detection range H (mm)
  • Page 22 Note • The lens has a fixed focal point. The actual detection range and focal point vary from lens to lens, so adjust the distance to the measurement target after replacing the lens or camera. • The camera mounting distance listed in the following tables is an approximate value. Mount the Camera so that the distance to the measurement target can be adjusted easily.
  • Page 23 First turn the focus adjustment control slightly to the left and right, to make sure that the Focus adjustment control is not at the upper or lower limit positions. Do not exert unnecessary force to turn the control at the upper or lower limit positions as this might damage the control.
  • Page 24 Camera Only Optical chart The values in the following chart are approximations, and the Camera must be adjusted after it is mounted. Lens model 3Z4S-LE ML-5018 10000 ML-3519 ML-2514 ML-1614 ML-1214 1000 ML-0813 ML-0614 t: Extension tube Example t0: Extension tube is not required.
  • Page 25 The X axis of the optical chart shows detection range L (mm), and the Y axis shows the camera distance A (mm). The curves on the optical chart show the relationship between the detection range and camera distance for each CCTV lens. The values are significantly different for each lens, so double-check the model of the lens before using the graph.
  • Page 26 Installing the Camera Mounting Base The camera mounting base mounted on the bottom of the camera can be installed on all of the four mounting surfaces. To change the mounting surface, remove the three mounting screws (M2 x 6) from the camera.

  • Page 27: Installing The Controller

    • Avoid mounting on a panel, in which high-voltage emitting devices are installed to prevent ZFX-C operation from being affected by noise. • Allow at least 10 m between the Controller and power lines to keep noise at a low level in the operating environ- ment.
  • Page 28 Push the Controller down onto the DIN track until its lower hook is snapped into place. Important •Attach the End Plate (sold separately) to both sides of the Controller on the DIN track. •Attach the Exhaust Unit (supplied) to the Controller when installing other devices adjacently on the same DIN track as the Controller.
  • Page 29 Panel Mount Adapter. Install the Controller with Mount Adapters attached onto the panel from the front. Hook the hooks of the mounting bracket onto the two holes (two each at top and bottom) of the longer Mount Adapters and tighten the screws.

  • Page 30: Connecting Devices

    (max. 1 m) Important Use a DC power supply with countermeasures against high voltages (safe extra low-voltage circuits on the secondary side). If the system must meet UL standards, use a UL class II power supply. Loosen the two screws on the top of the Power con- nector (male) using a flat-blade screwdriver.
  • Page 31 Loosen the fastening screws (two locations) to unlock the camera’s cable, and then pull the camera’s cable connector straight out. Important • Be sure to hold the connector of the camera to disconnect it. Failure to do so may damage the camera’s cable. • Do not touch the terminals inside the connector. ZFX-C User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 The optional lighting can be mounted to the rear connector of the camera (ZFX-SC50_/SC90_) with a single motion. Since the power is supplied from the camera side, no power supply is required for the optional lighting. Remove the cap from the optional light- Connector of the ing connector on the rear of the camera.

  • Page 33: Overview Of Settings And Measurement

    Overview of Settings and Measurement Operation Modes The ZFX-C has the following three modes. Switch to the desired mode before you start operation. To switch the operation mode, MENU MENU use the mode switch. Mode switch Mode Description MENU mode...

  • Page 34: Outline Of Menu Mode

    Outline of MENU mode The MENU mode is broadly divided into three levels. The icons used for basic setup are displayed in the center. Use icons other than those in the center whenever required. Top Menu These menus are displayed when the Controller is turned...

  • Page 35: Measurement Items And Banks

    Measurement Items and Banks Measuring Multiple Locations Up to 32 locations in a single measurement image can be measured. A measurement type is called an "item," and desired measurement types are assigned to items 0 to 31. Cap color (item 0: Hue inspection)
  • Page 36 Relationship between Items and Bank Data Up to 32 items can be registered to a single bank data. Up to 32 bank data can be set to and saved on the ZFX. Bank 0 Item 0 . Position correction function .

  • Page 37: Initializing Controller Settings

    Initializing Controller Settings Important The settings of all banks and system settings (excluding the display language setting) are initialized regardless of the currently selected bank No. To save the settings, back them up to a SD card before performing initialization.

  • Page 38: Saving Setup Data

    When Using the Bank Group Function Bank data that is set to bank group 0 is saved internally on the Controller. When the bank data of bank groups 1 to 31 is saved, the bank data on the SD card is overwritten with the bank data of bank groups 1 to 31.

  • Page 39: Basic Operations

    Checking the Measurement Status - ADJ Mode Starting Measurement - RUN Mode Troubleshooting Clear Images Cannot be Obtained Measurement Target Cannot be Measured Accurately Due to Movement To Output Measurement Values to a PC or PLC To Output Position Information of Measurement Targets as Actual Coordinates...

  • Page 40: Inspection Setup And Measurement

    Inspection Setup and Measurement The following describes the flow of basic setup using, as an example, inspection of whether different types of objects are mixed in. Setting Measurement Conditions - MENU Mode On the ZFX, a 3-step operation completes basic inspection setup.
  • Page 41 Select [Shape]. Shape Size Sensiti. Pattern Edge Bright&Color Application Select the [Pattern] icon. Cameras Position Register Add func Item Note For details on types of measurement items, see "Setting Measurement Conditions" in Chapter 3. ZFX-C User’s Manual Inspection Setup and Measurement...
  • Page 42 (The drag start position need not be the line of the region.) To set a region on top of [Cancel] or other buttons at the bottom of the screen, drag somewhere else on screen.
  • Page 43 Executing automatic setting Either press the AUTO key on the controller or select AUTO AUTO [AUTO] on screen. AUTO key Note When the automatic setting is executed, the following parameters are set to their optimum values. • Img Adj (filter setup) Register model •...

  • Page 44: Checking The Measurement Status - Adj Mode

    Displaying Measurement Information p.102 Important After you have set the measurement conditions, be sure to save the setup data. All settings will be deleted if you turn the power OFF without saving the data. Saving Setup Data p.36 Inspection Setup and Measurement ZFX-C User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Measurement Target Cannot be Measured Accurately Due to Movement When the measurement target is moving (e.g. its position or orientation are not fixed), it moves out of the preset measurement region, which prevents accurate measurement. The ZFX-C is provided with a "position shift correction function"...

  • Page 46: To Output Measurement Values To A Pc Or Plc

    To Output Measurement Values to a PC or PLC Measurement values and judgment results can be output to a personal computer, PLC or other external device. Set the items to output and the output destination. The following data can be output.
  • Page 47 Position Width Count Bright/Color Inspection Bright Inspection by Individual Application Defect Image Adjustment Cameras/Lighting Shutter Speed Gain Setting Partial Function Settings Image Rate Light Control (Recipe Functions) Calibration Registering Images Position Correction Additional Functions Calculation Setting Reflection of Individual Results...

  • Page 48: Setting Measurement Items

    Reference point Model (image pattern to find) Region settings This function sets the region to be registered as the model and the region to search for the model. MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Region] Item Description Register model This function registers the image pattern to find as the model.
  • Page 49 Sets the range of movement in the X- and Y- axes of the measurement target to be judged as OK. Range: -9999.999 to 9999.999 (When calibration is OFF, the range of movement for positions X and Y are 0 to 640 and 0 to 480, respectively.) Angle Sets the range of rotation angle to be judged as OK.
  • Page 50 Select [ON] when the model cannot be searched for stably. Candidate level 0 to 100 Sets the level at which the model is searched for during a rough (default value: 60) search. Images having a correlation value at the candidate level or more are taken to the candidate points in the Verification.
  • Page 51 Note Search Rotation Range Models in the range set by Rotation range are created based on the registered model. Example: When Rotation range is 15° and Skipping angle is 5° Reference Registered model -5°...
  • Page 52 (-9999.999 to 9999.999) (X, Y) Measurement angle The rotation angle of the model that was found is output. (-180 to 180) Angle (TH) Search number The number of searches that have a correlation value at the Search count (N) correlation lower limit value or above is output.

  • Page 53: Sensitive Search

    The correlation indicating how much parts resemble each other and the position of the measurement target can be output. The correlation and position information of the model having the lowest degree of match of the subdivided models is output.
  • Page 54 Region settings This function sets the region to be registered as the model and the region to search for the model. MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Region] Item Description Register model This function registers the image pattern to find as the model.
  • Page 55 Rotation range 0 to 180° (default value: 0) Sets in which angle range the model (rotated in degree units) is to be created. The smaller the skipping angle that is set, the...
  • Page 56 The rate that the model is a solid color is output. The higher the solid Solid color rate color rate, the higher the value increases. (0 to 100) (SC) Measurement angle The rotation angle of the model that was found is output. (-180 to 180) Angle (TH) Setting Measurement Items ZFX-C User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Size Inspection

    Size Inspection Area The area, gravity and angle of the desired color can be measured. This allows you to inspect the size of the measurement target, and detect positions and stance. Setup Measurement Only the picked up color is judged to be the measurement target.
  • Page 58 Sets the range of movement in the X- and Y- axes of the measurement target to be judged as OK. Range: -9999.999 to 9999.999 (When calibration is OFF, the range of movement for positions X and Y are 0 to 608 and 0 to 464, respectively.) Axis angle Sets the rotating range of the measurement tar- get to be judged as OK.
  • Page 59 Description Measure axis angle OFF (default value) Sets whether or not to measure the axis angle. When [ON] is selected, the process- ing time increases proportionately to the time it takes to measure the axis angle. Fill profile OFF (default value) To measure the outer periphery of the measurement target, set this item to [ON].
  • Page 60 The area of the measurement target color is output. Area (AR) (0 to 9999999.999) Gravity position The X, Y coordinates of the gravity of the measurement target color Gravity X, Y are output. (-9999.999 to 9999.999) (X, Y) Axis angle The angle of the measurement target color is output.

  • Page 61: Edge Inspection

    Edge Inspection Position This item uses the changes in brightness in a region to detect edge(s). Use this item to calculate the coordinates of the edge(s) of a measurement target. Setup Measurement The edge is searched in the region according the preset To acquire the X coordinate of the edge direction and change in color.
  • Page 62 Sets the range of movement in the X- and Y- axes of the measurement target to be judged as OK. Range: -9999.999 to 9999.999 (When calibration is OFF, the range of movement for positions X and Y are 0 to 640 and 0 to 480, respectively.) Image adjustment (if necessary) The following items can be changed and set to the image of the measurement target.
  • Page 63 Detailed settings (if necessary) When measurement is not stable, adjust the detailed conditions. By the automatic setting, the edge search color is automatically set. MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Detail] Setup Item Setting value Description Measurement mode Average (default value) Sets the method for calculating the position of the edge(s).
  • Page 64 Normally, this setting may be left it its default value of 20. However, Set a higher value when noise causes an edge to be detected by mistake.
  • Page 65 Note Coordinates mode Sets correction of the output coordinate system at output of the position information to ON/OFF. Registered image Coordinate system correction OFF Coordinate system correction ON Input image The position information of the When position shift correction is set,...

  • Page 66: Width

    Width This item uses the changes in brightness in a region to detect edge(s). Two edges are found in a single measurement region, and the distance between these edges is output as a dimension. Setup Measurement Two edges are searched in the region.
  • Page 67 Description Color filter For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.80 Color Pickup/Binary Which of Color filter or Color Pickup is used can be selected at [Detail] - [Color mode]. The Filtering default is use of Color filter. BGS level Detailed settings (if necessary) When measurement is not stable, adjust the detailed conditions.
  • Page 68 Measurement mode When Maximum and Minimum are selected, the measurement region is split up into small regions by Split size to calculate the edge width. The maximum value or the minimum value is output. When Average is selected, the aver- age of the entire measurement region is calculated.
  • Page 69 X1, Y1, X2, Y2 (X1, Y1, X2, Y2) Important The start point side of the region becomes Position X1/Y1, and the end point side becomes Position X2/Y2. Reference edge width The edge width when the measurement region is set is output.

  • Page 70: Count

    Count This item uses the changes in brightness in a region to detect edge(s). This item finds the edges of a specified color (dark/light) in a single measurement region, and outputs the number, width and pitch of the edges. Setup...
  • Page 71 Description Color filter For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.80 Color Pickup/Binary Which of Color filter or Color Pickup is used can be selected at [Detail] - [Color mode]. The Filtering default is use of Color filter. BGS level Detailed settings (if necessary) When measurement is not stable, adjust the detailed conditions.
  • Page 72 (default value: 20) When the difference between the minimum and maximum den- sity values in the density region is at the noise level or lower, it is judged that there are no edges. Set a higher value when noise causes an edge to be detected by mistake.

  • Page 73: Bright/Color Inspection

    Bright/Color Inspection Bright Use this item to measure the brightness of measurement targets. The density average and density deviation (brightness fluctuations) are output. Change in brightness can be used to inspect whether or not parts are present. Setup Measurement Measurement region...
  • Page 74 Image adjustment (if necessary) The following items can be changed and set to the image of the measurement target. MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj] Item Description Color filter For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.80 Filtering BGS level Possible output results The following values can be output when expressions are set.

  • Page 75: Hue

    Use this item to measure the color of measurement targets. This item can be used to measure whether or not different-colored products are mixed in, for example. Average hue, saturation and brightness value, and respective deviations (fluctuations) can be output.
  • Page 76 This function sets the judgment conditions. Note • The color can be distinguished more precisely as threshold values can be set to each of hue, saturation and value. Alternatively, if you set wide allowable saturation and value ranges, color can be distinguished more stably by hue without being influenced by fluctuating lighting conditions.
  • Page 77 The value difference obtained by "measurement value - reference V average dif. (DV) value" is output. (-100.0 to 100.0) Reference hue deviation The hue fluctuation when the measurement region is set is Ref. H deviation (SHD) output. (0 to 180.0)

  • Page 78: Inspection By Individual Application

    Use this item to detect dirt, scratching, chipping, burrs, and other defects on plain measurement targets. The extent of the defects at locations having the highest number of defects and their positions are output. The number of locations where the extent of defects equals or exceeds the noise level also are output.
  • Page 79 The shape that can be drawn is one circumference or arc. Measurement region • Area Select this item to inspect the entire measurement target for scratches and dirt. A com- bination of up to five shapes (rectangles, ellipses, circles, polygons). Measurement region Reference registration When the measurement region is set, measurement is executed on the display image, and the result of execution is registered as the reference value.
  • Page 80 Image adjustment (if necessary) The following items can be changed and set to the image of the measurement target. MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj] Item Description Color filter For details, see "Image Adjustment". p.80 Filtering BGS level Detailed settings (if necessary) When measurement is not stable, adjust the detailed conditions.
  • Page 81 Shorter When a larger detection size is set, the difference with elements that are not defects decreases as the density of elements other than defects also is included in the calculation at (2). In other words, the more background that is included in the detection area, the weaker the detection sensitivity becomes.

  • Page 82: Image Adjustment

    Controller. When a color filter setting is changed, a new image processed by the color filter is displayed on the right side of the monitor. Set the color filter while monitoring the image on screen.
  • Page 83 If the appropriate image is not obtained by automatic color pick up, the three parameters hue, saturation and brightness can be fine-adjusted for each candidate color. When [Auto function] is set to [OFF], the color pick up is not updated when the automatic setting is next executed.
  • Page 84 When you move the cursor, a filtered image of the image at the cursor position is displayed on the right side of the monitor. Set the filter while monitoring the image on screen.
  • Page 85 Setting the BGS level converts images at the lower limit value or below to density 0 and images at the upper limit or above to density 255 so that only an image of density within the range lower limit value to upper limit value is extended and turned into a measurement target having 0 to 255 tones.

  • Page 86: Cameras/Lighting

    Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed to match the speed of movement of the measurement target and the lighting environment. The type of camera that is connected is automatically recognized, and only shutter speeds that can be set are displayed.

  • Page 87: Partial Function Settings

    List of Available Functions for Each Camera p.151 Important When the partial function setting is changed, the size of the input image also changes. When the partial function set- ting has been changed, set the measurement conditions including the model conditions of measurement items and position shift compensation again.

  • Page 88: Image Rate

    List of Available Functions for Each Camera p.151 Important When the Image Rate mode is changed, the size of the input image also changes. When the partial function setting has been changed, set the measurement conditions including the model conditions of measurement items and position shift compensation again.

  • Page 89: Light Control (Recipe Functions)

    Light Control (Recipe Functions) This recipe type function enables you to determine the lighting just by selecting the image that meets your specific requirements from the thumbnails of images automatically captured under different illumination patterns. This allows the number of man-hours taken to finalize the lighting conditions to be greatly reduced.

  • Page 90: Calibration

    Note To enable the calibration function, set [Calibration] in the Detail setup screen for each measurement item to [ON]. When [Calibration] is still [OFF] (default value), measurement values are output using camera coordinates and not the actual dimensions.
  • Page 91 With this method, calibration is set based on the measurement results. First, a pre-registered model is measured to find its position (in sub-pixel units). When the actual coordinates of the position that was found is input, the calibration data is automatically calculated.
  • Page 92 Executing a search Perform an actual search, and input the actual coordinates of the location where the model was found. Before performing an actual search, register the model to be used in the search at [Region]. MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Calibration] - [Sampling input] - [Sampling] Sampling Select either [Set 2 places.] or [Set 3 places.].
  • Page 93 Setting Calibration by Specifying Points With this method, calibration is set by specifying desired points (in pixel units). When the actual coordinates of a specified position are input, the calibration data is automatically calculated. When the scale in the X and Y directions is the same Specify 2 locations and input the actual coordinates.
  • Page 94 Center of display Lower left of display Magnification Sets how much of the actual dimensions one pixel is to be equivalent to. (0.010 to 9.999) Note The coordinate system used for expressing the actual coordinates is the left-handed coordinate system.

  • Page 95: Registering Images

    Registering Images This function is for making a series of settings using the same image. Two images can be registered in the Controller's internal memory, and called up so that they can be used for use in setup. The following three types of images can be registered: •...

  • Page 96: Position Correction

    After using an image for setting position correction, save the image to SD card. Registering Images p.93 When adjusting by position correction, use a saved image. If you use an image different from the one that was initially set to perform adjustments, position correction might not be set correctly.
  • Page 97 The direction in which shift can be corrected automatically turns [ON] according to the preset position correction method. Change the setting for directions to exclude from position correction to [OFF]. MENU mode - [Setup] - [Position] - [Position0/1] - [Correction setting]...

  • Page 98: Additional Functions

    Measurement values/judgment The measurement values and judgments of each region can be output. As the output content can be set as an expression, calculations can be made with the measurement values of other regions. Up to 32 expressions can be set.

  • Page 99: Setup Parameters

    If the numerical value to be handled is a real number when calculating the remainder, numbers past the decimal point of the real number are rounded to the nearest whole num- ber before calculation of the remainder is executed. The result is the remainder of division of the integer.
  • Page 100 Example: To calculate the angle formed between a horizontal line and a straight line join- ing the gravities of items 0 and 1 ATAN (I001.Y-I000.Y, I001.X-I000.X) When both of the two arguments are 0, 0 is returned as the calculation result to indicate that the judgment is NG. Geometrical functions...

  • Page 101: Setting Reflection Of Individual Results

    Multiplication Division of real numbers Setting Reflection of Individual Results You can select which item results are to be reflected in the overall judgment that is output to the OR signal of the parallel interface. Note The overall judgment result can be checked in the RUN mode or ADJ mode.
  • Page 102 MEMO Additional Functions ZFX-C User’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Functions Used During Operation

    FUNCTIONS USED DURING OPERATION Monitoring the Measurement Status - RUN Mode Displaying Measurement Information Switching the Image Display Method Checking/Adjusting the Measurement - ADJ Mode Checking Measurement Status Switching the Image Display Method Using a Saved Image to Perform Re-measurement...

  • Page 104: Monitoring The Measurement Status - Run Mode

    Monitoring the Measurement Status - RUN Mode Displaying Measurement Information Measurement information is displayed on the LCD screen. You can switch the screen to display different measurement information according to your specific application. To switch the screen display, either select [Display SW] or press the F3 key.

  • Page 105: Menu Buttons

    Menu Buttons Select the menu buttons displayed on the LCD screen by the touch pen or function keys. The functions that are assigned to buttons differ according to the screen. 353ms Individual result 0.Bank00 0.Pattern Search Judge Correlation 92 Position X 462...

  • Page 106: Switching The Image Display Method

    The 1/4 display is available only for the individual results display and position correction display. In the "Variables list," "Data list" or "Judgments list" display, each press of the ↑ UP key/↓ DOWN key toggles display/hide of the camera image. No image...

  • Page 107: Checking/Adjusting The Measurement - Adj Mode

    Checking Measurement Status Display the image currently being measured and measurement results on the LCD screen while performing continuous measurement. (In the ADJ mode, trigger input is not accepted.) Saved images can also be displayed. To switch the screen display, either select [Display SW] or press the F3 key.
  • Page 108 Menu Buttons Select the menu buttons displayed on the LCD screen by the touch pen or function keys. The functions that are assigned to buttons differ according to the screen. 353ms Individual result 0.Bank00 0.Pattern Search Judge Correlation 92 Position X 462...

  • Page 109: Switching The Image Display Method

    In the "Variables list," "Data list" or "Judgments list" display, each press of the ↑ UP key/↓ DOWN key toggles display/hide of the camera image. No image Image display...

  • Page 110: Adjusting Measurement Conditions

    Adjusting Measurement Conditions If you switch to the adjustment mode screen, the ADJ mode is still active and you can adjust measurement conditions. Adjusting Measurement Item Conditions Adjusting conditions while monitoring the live image Individual result 353ms 0.Bank00 0.Pattern Search...
  • Page 111 Operation Settings Measurement Control Conditions Operation Conditions during Startup Setting/Changing the Display Language Setting/Changing the Date Clearing Saved Images Tools Saving/Loading Data SD Card Operations Checking Density Distribution (Profile) Checking the Communication Status with External Devices Displaying the Controller Information...

  • Page 112: Bank Settings

    The number of banks can be increased to 1024 by attaching an SD card (capacity: 256MB). 32 banks are handled as a single group, and up to 32 groups can be set. In other words, this means that 32 bank groups are the same as having set 1024 banks.

  • Page 113: Bank Data Operations

    When setup data has been changed, save the setup data before switching the bank group. Otherwise, the newly changed setup data is cleared. To automatically save setup data when a bank group is switched, set [Save at switch BG] to ON.

  • Page 114: System Settings

    The environment or lighting around the camera sometimes makes images captured from the camera look as if they are color-tinted even if the image is of a white measurement target. The function for correcting the color so that white objects are reproduced correctly in white on screen is called "white balance."...
  • Page 115 Setup Item Description Polarity Sets the ON condition when the judgment result is output to the DO0 to DO15 and OR sig- nals. NG: ON: Signals turn ON when the judgment is NG. (default value) OK: ON: Signals turn ON when the judgment is OK.
  • Page 116 Output mode Sets the output conditions of the OR signal. One-shot: The OR signal turns ON for the specified time only when the ON condition (Polarity) is satisfied. The OR signal turns OFF when the specified time has elapsed. Level: The ON/OFF status is held until it next changes after the OR signal has been output.

  • Page 117: Ethernet Communication

    • The ZFX-C cannot be controlled simultaneously from multiple PCs on the network. • The network state sometimes causes a delay in data communications with the ZFX-C. If a fast response is required, we recommend performing data communications over a parallel I/O interface.

  • Page 118: Output Settings

    • The firewall functions of the PC that the ZFX-C is connected to might disturb data communications with the ZFX-C. In this case, disable the firewall on the PC. Output Settings Set the output destination for the measurement results and the various conditions required according to the output destination.
  • Page 119 Output Conditions When "Serial output" or "SD card" is output as the data output destination, set the output form and output format. ASCII format When outputting measurement values in ASCII format, set the following items. MENU mode - [System] - [Output] - [Date format (Serial)/(SD Card)]...

  • Page 120: Display Settings

    The value obtained by multiplying the measurement value by 1000 times is output continuously as 4 bytes per single data item. Minus numbers are output as 2's complement. <Measurement value of data 0 x 1000> <Measurement value of data 1 x 1000> ... <Measurement value of data 31 x 1000> 4 bytes...

  • Page 121: Operation Settings

    Disables the display capture function. (default value) Enables the display capture function. Executing display capture Displays can be captured when [Capture] is displayed on the LCD screen. Select either the F4 function key or [Capture] on the LCD screen. File names When display capture is executed, the directory "CAPTURE"...
  • Page 122 Saving during Switching of Bank Groups Set whether or not to save setup data when a bank group is switched. If saving of setup data is disabled, the total time taken to switch bank groups can be shortened. Important When setup data is changed at the default setting (saving of setup data set to OFF), be sure to manually save the data before you switch bank groups.

  • Page 123: Measurement Control Conditions

    Saving measurement images Up to 100 images can be saved. When the number of saved images exceeds 100, new images are saved by over- writing the oldest image. When the Controller is turned OFF, images saved on the Controller are cleared.

  • Page 124: Operation Conditions During Startup

    ENABLE signal The ENABLE signal is a control signal for indicating that the ZFX-C is ready to accept a measurement trigger or a command from an external device. External devices monitor the ON/OFF timing of this ENABLE signal to input the measurement trigger or commands to the ZFX.

  • Page 125: Setting/Changing The Date

    Set the date and time units. Minute, Second Clearing Saved Images Measurement images saved on the Controller can be cleared without turning the Controller OFF. MENU mode - [System] - [Init.] - [Clear stored images] ZFX-C User’s Manual System Settings...

  • Page 126: Tools

    (proprietary format: color images *.BYR, black-and-white images *.GRY) Important During execution of a save or a load, do not input the RESET signal or turn the power OFF. Doing so might damage the data, or prevent the Controller from functioning normally when it is next started up.

  • Page 127: Sd Card Operations

    The remaining space on the SD card can be checked. Checking Density Distribution (Profile) The graph indicating the density distribution of a single line in the screen is called a "profile." Profiles can be displayed for any horizontal or vertical line.

  • Page 128: Checking The Communication Status With External Devices

    If the graph lines are inclined even though the measurement target illuminated as a uniform color on screen, you can judge that lighting is uneven. • You can judge the extent of the density difference between the background and desired inspection location. Example: Defect inspection You can monitor depressions on the graph lines to the extent of density differences at certain locations.

  • Page 129: Displaying The Controller Information

    Echoback Sets whether or not the content received from an external device is to be returned to that device as it is. ON: The content received from an external device is sent to that device as it is. (default value) OFF: The content received from an external device is not returned.
  • Page 130 MEMO Tools ZFX-C User’s Manual...

  • Page 131: Parallel Interface

    PARALLEL INTERFACE Connection Parallel Connector Specifications Internal Specifications Signal I/O Input Signal Output Signal Timing Charts Measurement (Handshaking OFF) Measurement (Handshaking ON) Commands Other than for Measurement Signal Operation in terms of Measurement...

  • Page 132: Connection

    Signals such as measurement triggers can be input to the Controller, and signals such as measurement results can be output from the Controller via its parallel interface. Prepare a parallel I/O cable, and connect it to the Controller’s parallel port for using the parallel interface to input commands and output measurement results.
  • Page 133 The pin assignment is as follows. Wire only required pins. Pin No. Signal name Wire color Signal direction Function (ZFX-VP) RESET Brown Input Restarts the ZFX. TRIG Input Measurement trigger signal input Orange Input Command parameter Yellow Input Green Input...
  • Page 134 Parallel I/O Connector 1 (Extended Parallel Port) Hold down the two latch locks on both sides of the connector of the parallel I/O cable (ZFX-VP) to unlock the connector, and connect it to the Controller's parallel I/O connector 1. To lock the connector again, release the latch locks.
  • Page 135 Common for STGOUT0, STGOUT1, and DO0 to DO6 signals (OPEN) White (Leave open.) COMOUT Black Common for DO7 to DO14 signals Use the STGOUT0 or STGOUT1 signal when you want to connect a strobe device to the ZFX. ZFX-C User’s Manual Connection...

  • Page 136: Internal Specifications

    OFF voltage is the potential difference between COM IN and each input terminal. *3: The ON/OFF delay time for TRIG signal is different from the circuit diagram for RESET, DI0 to DI8, and DSA signals. Internal Specifications...

  • Page 137: Output Specifications

    Internal circuit diagram COMOUT COMIN Respective Load terminal Load Respective terminal COMOUT COMIN Important Connect a load that matches the output specifications. Otherwise, a short-circuit may occur, which will cause the Controller to break down. ZFX-C User’s Manual Internal Specifications...

  • Page 138: Signal I/O

    In the above table, a “0” indicates the signal is OFF, a “1” indicates the signal is ON. A “*” indicates that the ZFX-C does not read the bit status, so the bit status can be either 0 or 1.

  • Page 139: Output Signal

    Judgment 31 remaining judgment results are not output. Variable 31 Data is output only when the ZFX-C is in the RUN mode; data is not output when the ZFX-C is in ADJ mode. p.96 Note After measurements have been made in the RUN mode, the data that is output to the OR and DO signals is retained until new measurements are made in the RUN mode.

  • Page 140: Overall Judgment Result

    The judgment results based on the expressions that were set in the [Add func/Calculation/Judge/judge 0 to 31] are output to DO0 to DO15. The user can select whether a signal is output when the judgment result is OK or NG. The default setting is for a signal to be output when the judgment result is NG.
  • Page 141 Note Values in the range -32,768 to 32,767 can be output. A value of -32,768 will be output if the measurement is less than -32,768 and a value of 32,767 will be output if the measurement is greater than 32,767.
  • Page 142 Only the preset judgments are output. Number of times for the output Only the preset data are output. = Number of preset judgments ÷ 16 (max. 2) Number of times for the output = Number of preset data (max. 32) Signal I/O ZFX-C User’s Manual...

  • Page 143: Timing Charts

    This time is equivalent to "output cycle (T5) x number of output data items". Input the trig- Total output time ger at an interval longer than this time. When the total output time is longer than T2, non- output data accumulates in the Controller as the next measurement is executed before measurement results are output.
  • Page 144 Set the Gate ON delay (T3) and Gate ON time (T4) so that T3+T4<T5. (3) When parallel output is set to "ON" as the data output destination, data is output for the number of times in the expression set at "Calculation (data)" (maximum 32 times). When parallel output is OFF, data is not output.
  • Page 145 ON). → (2)When the timing for turning the ENABLE signal ON is set to "end of image input", a delay occurs until output is started as measurement is also executed after the ENABLE signal turns ON. The timing of measurement result output (OR, DO) does not change even if the ENABLE signal ON timing is set to "end of image input"...

  • Page 146: Measurement (Handshaking On)

    (4) When the DSA signal turns OFF, the GATE signal also turns OFF. (5) A time-out error occurs if the DSA signal does not turn ON during the preset time-out time after measurement ends. (6) A time-out error occurs if the DSA signal does not turn OFF during the preset time-out time after the GATE signal turns ON.

  • Page 147: Commands Other Than For Measurement

    Commands Other than for Measurement Bank switching/Bank group switching/Model re-registration 0 to 7 ENABLE This is the delay time until the execution trigger DI8 is input after commands are set to DI0 Executing trigger delay to DI7. 5 ms or more. time...

  • Page 148: Signal Operation In Terms Of Measurement

    STGOUT0,1 Set to ON for at least 0.5 ms. Trigger input time This is the time after the trigger is input until the ENABLE signal turns ON. 0.5 ms or less ENABLE output response time This time is "image input" + "measurement". This time can be changed to only "image Measurement time input"...
  • Page 149 Output of the overall judgment is retained until output of the next overall judgment. ENABLE One-shot output The OR signal is remained to be ON during the output time set in [System/Comm/OR output/Output time] when [One-shot] is set in [System/Comm/OR output/Output mode]. ENABLE ZFX-C User’s Manual...
  • Page 150 Explanation of operation (1) The RUN signal turns ON when the startup process is completed after the Controller is powered ON in the RUN mode. (2) When the RUN signal turns ON, initialization processing in the RUN mode is performed. When the initialization processing is completed, the ENABLE signal turns ON and command inputs can be accepted.
  • Page 151 APPENDICES Error Messages and Corrective Actions List of Available Functions for Each Camera AUTO Setting AUTO Setting of Measurement Items AUTO Setting in Individual Adjustment Screens Specifications and External Dimensions Camera Controller Accessories & Options LED Safety Requirements from Regulations and Standards...

  • Page 152: Error Messages And Corrective Actions

    Error Messages and Corrective Actions The following shows error messages that are displayed on the LCD screen and their corrective actions. Error message Probable cause Reference Draw at least one OR The NOT figure mode is used to delete part of a drawn area.

  • Page 153: List Of Available Functions For Each Camera

    Not available (*1) Color ZFX-SC Available Not available Available Available Not available The shutter speed is determined by the image rate and partial function settings. Image Rate/Partial Function and Shutter Speeds Shutter Speed (s) 1/170 1/1000 1/1400 1/1500 1/2000 1/2500...

  • Page 154: Auto Setting

    The image after the automatically set optimum color filter is applied is registered as the model for measure- ment items that use a model. When only the region is changed after AUTO setting is executed, the model image and not the color filter is updated.

  • Page 155: Auto Setting In Individual Adjustment Screens

    The ZFX displays candidates to support setting of items that take time to adjust. Automatic Pickup of Candidate Color The currently displayed image is analyzed to pick up a maximum of four candidate colors for the measurement target. Color Pickup p.188...

  • Page 156: Specifications And External Dimensions

    Dielectric strength 1000 VAC 50 Hz/60 Hz 1 min Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz Single-amplitude 0.35 mm 10 times for 8 min each in X, Y, and Z directions (durability) Shock resistance (destructive) 150 m/s 3 times each in 6 directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward)
  • Page 157 (including current consumption when optional lighting is connected) Operation Ambient Operating: 0 to + 40°C, Storage: -20 to +65°C (with no icing or condensation) environment temperature range robustness Ambient humidity range Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
  • Page 158 Connection method Connector connection type (camera cable ZFX-VS/VSR required) Material Case: Aluminum die cast alloy (C mount section), zinc die cast alloy (mounting base side), Cover: Zinc-plated copper plate 0.5 mm thick, Camera mounting base: ABS Weight Approx. 80 g...

  • Page 159: External Dimensions

    Depth 6 dimensions 20 ± 0.1 2-M4 Focus adjustment control Heat-resistant PVC shielded cable (6.36) 5.8 mm dia. standard length 2 m Mounting brackets can be mounted on each side. 33.6 17.9 ZFX-SC10 (color type) (Unit: mm) 1/4-20UNC Depth 6 38.14 67.9...
  • Page 160 Focus adjustment control 35.5 52.5 (6.36) Heat-resistant PVC shielded cable 6.2 mm dia. standard length 2 m Output for external lighting 26.5 Mounting brackets can be mounted on each side. ZFX-SC90/SC90W (color type) (Unit: mm) 83.7 38.14 1/4-20UNC Depth 6 2-M4...
  • Page 161 2 m Focus adjustment Mounting surface control Heat-/oil-resistant PVC shielded cable 20 ± 0.1 5 mm dia. standard length 200 mm 2-M4 Mounting hole dimensions 2-M4, depth 6 U1/4-20UNC, depth 5 Camera only ZFX-S (monochrome type) /SC (color type) (Unit: mm) (46.5)

  • Page 162: Controller

    Across all lead wires and controller case, 1000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 min Operation environment Ambient temperature range Operating: 0 to + 50°C, Storage: -15 to +60°C (with no icing or condensation) robustness Ambient humidity range Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
  • Page 163 External Dimensions ZFX-C10/C15 (Unit: mm) (130) (130) ZFX-C User’s Manual Specifications and External Dimensions...

  • Page 164: Accessories & Options

    Ambient humidity range Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation) Vibration resistance (durability) 10 to 150 Hz Single-amplitude 0.35 mm 10 times for 8 min each in X, Y, and Z directions Shock resistance (destructive) 150 m/s 3 times each in 6 directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward)
  • Page 165 Cable length 2 m, 5 m Minimum bending radius 5.5 mm Material Cable sheath: Non-lead heat-resistant vinyl, Connector: PBT resin/polyamide resin Weight 2 m type approx.100 g, 5 m type approx. 250 g ZFX-C User’s Manual Specifications and External Dimensions...
  • Page 166 2000 ± 150 32.2 10-pin square connector 9-pin square connector Note 1 Made by JAE, DA1P010M94E Vinyl insulated round cable 3.89 mm dia. (AWG28) (Conductor cross-sectional area: 0.013 mm /insulator diameter: 0.38 mm) Note 1: Plug type connector ZFX-XPT2A (Note 1)

  • Page 167: Lcd Monitor

    Operating and storage: 20% to 85% (with no condensation) Degree of protection IP20 (IEC60529) Material Case: PC/PBT, Buttons: ABS Weight Approx. 1,200 g Specifications of LCD panel. The optical characteristics differ slightly as a protective cover is attached on this product. ZFX-C User’s Manual Specifications and External Dimensions...
  • Page 168 Ambient humidity range Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation) Vibration resistance (durability) 10 to 150 Hz (0.7 mm double amplitude), 80 min each in X, Y and Z directions Shock resistance (destructive) 300 m/s 3 times each in 6 directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward)
  • Page 169 Panel Mount Adapters ZFX-XPM (Unit: mm) 12.5 (60.5) Panel cutout dimensions Note 1: Dimensions when the panel thickness is 2.0 mm 168 ± 1 Item ZFX-XPM Applicable controller Material Polycarbonate (PC) Weight Approx. 100 g ZFX-C User’s Manual Specifications and External Dimensions...
  • Page 170 Optional Lighting ZFV-LTL01 (bar lighting) (Unit: mm) 2x3-M3, depth 5 P5.8 x 9 = 52.2 37.4 8 ± 0.1 +100 2000 20 ± 0.1 10.7 Mounting hole dimensions 69 ± 0.1 2-M3, depth 5 Mounting hole dimensions ZFV-LTL02 (bar double-lighting)
  • Page 171 59.9 90˚ P5.8 x 9 = 52.2 +100 2000 100 ± 0.1 100 ± 0.1 Mounting hole dimensions ZFV-LTF01 (light source for through-beam lighting) (Unit: mm) (light-emitting surface) 4-M3 depth 8 74 ± 0.1 74 ± 0.1 Mounting hole dimensions ZFX-C User’s Manual...
  • Page 172 Dielectric strength 300 VAC 50 Hz/60 Hz 1 min Vibration resistance (durability) 10 to 150 Hz Single-amplitude 0.35 mm 10 times for 8 min each in X, Y, and Z directions Shock resistance (destructive) 150 m/s 3 times each in 6 directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward) Ambient temperature range Operating: 0 to + 40°C, Storage: -20 to +65°C (with no icing or condensation)

  • Page 173: Led Safety

    Class 1 Safety standards vary with the country in which the instrument is to be used (except for Japan, Europe and the U.S.A.). Refer to the safety regulations and standards for laser devices stipulated in the country in which the instrument is to be used.

  • Page 174: Requirements From Regulations And Standards

    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 Class 3R...
  • Page 175 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 3.

  • Page 176: Summary Of Requirements To User

    (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 177: Definitions Of Laser Classification

    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 178: Basic Knowledge For Operation

    Basic Knowledge for Operation Input Methods The ZFX-C uses three input methods: input by the touch pen, input by operating the keys on the front of the Controller, and input from the console. Input by the touch pen <Tapping> <Dragging>...

  • Page 179: Parameter Setup

    Parameter Setup Setting numerical values A software keyboard is displayed on screen for parameters that require input of numerical values. Operate this software keyboard to input numerical values. Cancel Setting numerical values by the bar display Touch pen input Camera0 LIVE...

  • Page 180: Setting The Region

    (Holding the keys down moves the region at high speed.) Combining multiple shapes Depending on the measurement item, up to five shapes can be combined to set a measurement region. Combining various shapes in this way allows you to draw complex shape regions or exclude unwanted parts from the measurement region.
  • Page 181 The shapes that can be selected differ according to the measurement item. Only selectable shapes are displayed. Shape How to draw this shape The entire shape moves. The bottom right coordinates move. The shape The new size is resized. is applied.

  • Page 182: Menu List

    Light Control p.88 Calibration p.93 • Live image Register Image 0/1 Register image p.93 • Stored image p.93 • Image in SD card Register p.93 Save to SD card p.93 Delete image p.46 Item Shape Pattern p.51 Sensitive Item p.55...
  • Page 183 Date format (SD Card) p.116 Total jg. output p.118 Display ECO mode Display p.119 Operation Display capture p.120 Save at switch Bank Group Operation p.120 Password p.120 RUN mode key lock p.121 Measure Image storage p.122 Trig in measure Measure p.122...
  • Page 184 Backup Image data Tool p.124 Bank group data Backup p.124 Bank data p.124 System data p.125 SD card SD card p.125 Profile Profile p.126 I/O monitor RS-232C/422 p.127 Parallel I/O mon. p.35 Sys info Sys Info p.110 Bank Group Bank p.110...

  • Page 185: Index

    Camera Image Adjustment Connecting Image deletion Extension cable Image Rate External Dimensions Individual judgment result Installing Initialization Part Names and Functions Input Methods Specifications Inspection by Individual Checking Density Distribution Application Checking Measurement Status 105 Item No. Checking/Adjusting the Measurement...
  • Page 186 Profile Registering Images RS-232C/422 connector RUN Mode 31, 42, 102 Saturation Saving Data Saving Setup Data Sensitive Search Setting Reflection of Individual Results Setting regions Setting the Region Shape Inspection Shutter Speed Size Inspection System Configuration Terminal Block Adapter Timing Charts...

  • Page 187: How Color Images Are Processed

    How Color Images are Processed The ZFX-C performs measurement with the processes "Color filter" or "Color Pickup" applied to images captured from the camera. This section describes how color images are processed. Input image Measurement Color filter xx search, etc.

  • Page 188: Color Filter

    Note For monochrome images, the color of the currently selected filter is displayed as white and complementary colors are displayed as black. "Complementary colors" refers to colors that lie on opposite sides of the white point in a chromaticity diagram.
  • Page 189 When "Blue" is selected: Select the desired color. Select [Apply]. The color bar is displayed when [Custom] is selected from the color filters. You can set any color from this color bar to custom filters. Fixing the Color Filter To hold the color filter without changing its settings when the AUTO setting is next executed, change [Auto function] to [OFF].

  • Page 190: Color Pickup

    Color Pickup This function picks up colors to be measured. This function can be set only when a color camera is connected to the Controller. Up to four measurement target colors can be specified for one measurement item. MENU mode - [Setup] - [Item] - [Img Adj] - [Color Pickup] Automatically picking up colors Select [Region].
  • Page 191 Hue, Saturation and Brightness Value p.190 Select [Apply]. Select [Auto function]-[OFF]. The picked up color is fixed. The icons of fixed colors are not cleared and are held even if the AUTO button is selected again. ZFX-C User’s Manual How Color Images are Processed...

  • Page 192: Hue, Saturation And Brightness Value

    The parameters hue, saturation and brightness value are used in the measurement values in color inspection. Parameter Description The name of a color, such as red, yellow or blue, that is perceived subjectively. Hue is expressed by a chromaticity diagram. Saturation The degree to which color is mixed with white.

  • Page 193: Version Upgrade Information

    The "coordinates mode" function has been newly added to the following measurement items. p.63 Pattern Search, Sensitive Search, Area, Position, Width, Defect Camera images can now be displayed also when the "Variables list," "Data list" and "Judgments list" p.104 are displayed in the RUN mode or the ADJ mode.

  • Page 194: 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. Z251-E1-02 Revision code Revision code Date Revised contents April 2007 Original production August 2007 New details as explained in "Version Upgrade Information"...

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