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  • Page 1 Fixed Mount Multi Code Reader FQ-CR1 User's Manual Cat. No. Z315-E1-01...
  • Page 2 FQ-CR1. When using the FQ-CR1, be sure to observe the following: • The FQ-CR1 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.
  • Page 3 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 Fixed Mount Multi Code Reader FQ-CR1...
  • Page 4 LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. In no event shall responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted.
  • Page 5 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. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and Limitations of Liability.

  • Page 6: Meanings Of Signal Words

    Meanings of Signal Words The following signal words are used in this manual. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury, or may result in serious injury or death. Additionally there may be significant property damage.

  • Page 7: Precautions For Safe Use

    Precautions for Safe Use The following points are important to ensure safety, so make sure that they are strictly observed. 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.
  • Page 8 • Do not drop or subject the products to shock. • Use the special Sensor (FQ-CR1), Touch Finder (FQ-D), Cables (FQ-WN and FQ-WD), Battery (FQ-BAT1), and AC Adapter (FQ-AC). Using other than the specified products may cause fire, burning, malfunction or failure.

  • Page 9: Precautions For Correct Use

    Precautions for Correct Use Observe the following precautions to prevent failure to operate, malfunctions, or undesirable effects on product performance. 1. Installation Site Do not install this product in locations subjected to the following conditions: • Ambient temperature outside the rating •...
  • Page 10 5. Maintenance and Inspection 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 11: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction 1-1 FQ-CR1 Fixed Mount Multi Code Readers ......12 1-2 Measurement Process ........13 1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements .
  • Page 12 5-5 Saving Data to the Sensor ........77 6.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction 1-1 FQ-CR1 Fixed Mount Multi Code Readers ..... . 12 1-2 Measurement Process ........13 1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements .

  • Page 14: Fq-Cr1 Fixed Mount Multi Code Readers

    1-1 FQ-CR1 Fixed Mount Multi Code Readers The FQ-CR1 is a Fixed Mount Multi Code Reader created by adding bar code and 2D-code inspection functions to the integrated processing FQ-series Sensor. Once configured, they are used stand-alone for quality inspection of presence, position, and other product characteristics. To set up or monitor the sensors, either the touch screen based console 'Touch Finder' or a 'PC Tool' can be used.

  • Page 15: Measurement Process

    1-2 Measurement Process This section describes the basic flow of the measurement process. • The measurement is started by inputting a trigger signal from an external Trigger input device. • Images are taken according to the trigger. Take image • The image is measured to see if it matches the configured settings. •...

  • Page 16: Startup Display And Display Elements

    1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements Startup Display The Sensor is automatically detected by the Touch Finder when power supply to the Sensor and Touch Finder is turned ON. The Auto Connect Display will appear if the Sensor can- not be detected. Check that cables are connected cor- rectly to the Sensor and Touch Finder, and then press [Auto connect].

  • Page 17: Display Elements

    Display Elements This Sensor has a Setup Mode and a Run Mode. Refer to the following information for menu items. p. 160 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.

  • Page 18: Basic Operational Flow

    1-4 Basic Operational Flow The following flow shows the basic operation of FQ-CR1 Sensors. Section 2 Installation Connections and Wiring and Connections Section 1 Starting the Sensor 1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements Image Setup Section 3 Taking ([Image] Tab Page)

  • Page 19: Installation And Connections

    Installation and Connections 2-1 System Configuration ........18 2-2 Part Names and Functions .

  • Page 20: System Configuration

    2-1 System Configuration Parallel Interface Connection Trigger Sensor FQ-CR1 Sensor Setup Tool Touch Finder or PC Tool FQ Ethernet Cable I/O Cable 24-VDC power supply 24-VDC power supply Connecting to Ethernet PLC to control Sensor Setup Tool Switching Hub Touch Finder or PC Tool...

  • Page 21: Part Names And Functions

    2-2 Part Names and Functions FQ-CR1 Sensor Name Description Lighting LEDs for illumination 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.
  • Page 22 Touch Finder (11) (12) (10) Name Description Operation POWER Lights green when the Touch Finder is turned ON. indicators ERROR Lights red when an error occurs. 9-1 Error Table p. 156. SD ACCESS Lights yellow when an SD card is inserted. Flashes yellow when the SD card is being accessed.

  • Page 23: 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. Press the Mounting Bracket onto the Sensor until the oth- er tabs click into place.
  • Page 24 Important • 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 25 Mounting to DIN Track Installation Procedure Press the slider on the Touch Finder to the top. Hook the clip at the top of the Touch Finder on to the DIN Track. Press the Touch Finder onto the DIN Track until the bottom clip clicks into place.
  • Page 26 Press the slider up on the Touch Finder. Create holes in the panel for mounting. Refer to the following page for hole dimensions. p. 183 Connect the cable to the Touch Finder. Mount the Touch Finder with the Panel Mount Adapter from the front of the panel.
  • Page 27 Connect the Neck Strap or Hand Strap to the Mini-strap. Mini-strap Neck Strap or Hand Strap FQ User’s Manual Installation...

  • Page 28: Wiring

    2-4 Wiring Wiring the Sensor Connect the I/O Cable to the I/O Cable connector located at the bottom of the Sensor. Brown Power supply Blue Black OUT0 (OR) Orange OUT1 (BUSY) OUT2 (ERROR) Light blue Pink TRIG Gray FQ-WD0@@ Green I/O Cable White Purple...
  • Page 29 I/O Signal Circuit Diagrams Brown Power supply (24 VDC) Brown Power supply (24 VDC) Pink TRIG Load Black OUT0 (OR) Gray Orange Green OUT1 (BUSY) Light blue OUT2 (ERROR) White Purple 24 VDC Blue Yellow GND (0V) Pink TRIG 24 VDC Gray Light blue Green...

  • Page 30: Power Supply Wiring

    Wiring the Touch Finder Power Supply Wiring Connecting the Power Supply Loosen the two terminal screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Attach crimp terminals to the power lines. Secure the positive and negative lines as indicated 24 VDC using M3 screws. −...

  • Page 31: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery This section describes how to charge and install the FQ-D31 Battery and provides applicable precautions. Charge the Battery while it is attached to the Touch Finder. Use the AC adapter to charge the battery. Mounting the Battery in the Touch Finder Remove the screw from the battery cover on the top of the Touch Finder, slide the cover in the direction of the arrow, and open the battery cover.
  • Page 32 Important • If the Touch Finder (FQ-D31) will be installed permanently or semi-permanently, remove the Battery (FQ-BAT1). If the rated temperature is exceeded with the Battery inserted, the protective circuit may activate and stop the Touch Finder. • The battery complies with the following recycling regulation. Japan Taiwan Li-ion00...

  • Page 33: Setting Up Ethernet

    Set the IP address and subnet mask according to the network where the external devices, such as PLCs, are connected. Note If you connect OMRON CS/CJ-series PLCs to the Ethernet, the following default IP addresses are assigned to the PLCs. • IP address: 192.168.250.node_address...
  • Page 34 Right-click the [Local Area Connection] Icon and select [Properties]. 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 •...

  • Page 35: Taking Images

    Taking Images 3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration......34 3-2 Adjusting Image Quality ........35 3-3 Adjusting the Object Position .

  • Page 36: 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 37: Adjusting Image Quality

    3-2 Adjusting Image Quality Adjusting the Focus [Image]  [Camera setup] Display the Camera Setup Display. The focus can be seen as a numerical value. The higher the value, the better the focus. Focus Level Manually adjust the focus using the focus adjust- Focus adjustment screw ment screw on the Sensor while checking the image Turn clockwise to focus on closer objects.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the Brightness To achieve stable measurements, the brightness of the camera image must be adjusted so that the characteristic to be measured is clearly visible. Dark Bright Brightness of image [Image]  [Camera setup] ]  [Brightness] on the right side of the dis- Press [ play.
  • Page 39 Taking Clear Images of Moving Objects For quick moving objects, the effect of blurring can be reduced by decreasing the exposure time. Slow Fast Moving speed Exposure time 1/30,000 1/250 [Image] – [Camera setup] – [ ] – [Brightness] Adjusting the Brightness: p. 36 Important The image becomes darker the smaller the exposure time.
  • Page 40 Observe the following precautions. • Use the HDR function only for objects that are not moving to avoid image blurring. 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. •...
  • Page 41 Using the top section as a pivot point, pull down the filter so that it attaches to the Sensor. Adjusting the Colors of the Image (White Balance) 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.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Object Position

    If objects are moving, the position in the image of the characteristic that is to be measured will vary according to the timing of the trigger signal. The FQ-CR1 Sensor offers two different ways to adjust this position variation. Function...
  • Page 43 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. • Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations The following values can be output to external devices or used in calculations as measurement data.
  • Page 44 Measures to Stabilize Position Correction • Low Mark Contrast and Inconsistent Correlations Areas with high contrast are registered as model registration sections. Or, adjust the brightness to increase the contrast of the mark. Making dark images brighter: p. 36 • Inconsistent Marks and Inconsistent Correlations Inconsistent portions can be masked so that are omitted from matching.
  • Page 45 Note The delay time can be set using the adjustment bar or by directly entering a value. Move the bar to the left or right. Directly input the delay time. FQ User’s Manual Adjusting the Object Position...

  • Page 46: Preventing Mutual Interference Of Multiple Sensors

    3-4 Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple Sensors When the same trigger signal is input to multiple Sensors, the lighting from one Sensor may affect the measurements of the other Sensors. This is called mutual interference. This kind of interference can be prevented offsetting the image input timing of each Sensor from when the trigger signal is received.

  • Page 47: Setting Up Inspections

    Setting Up Inspections 4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide ......46 4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items ......47 4-3 Configuring Inspection Items .

  • Page 48: Inspection Item Selection Guide

    4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide The FQ-CR1 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 Inspection...

  • Page 49: Setup Procedure For Inspection Items

    4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items The basic steps for setting up inspection items are shown below. Configuring Inspection Items Step 1 Teaching Step 2 Setting Judgement Parameters Step 3 If measurements are unstable Setting Detailed Items Step 4 Re-teaching Step 5 FQ User’s Manual Setup Procedure for Inspection Items...

  • Page 50: Configuring Inspection Items

    4-3 Configuring Inspection Items Adding New Inspection Items Press [Inspect]  [Inspection]. Press an unused inspection item number. Press [Add item.] on the menu. Select an inspection item, such as [2D-code]. When registering multiple inspection items, press the inspection item number after 1.--- and set it in the same way.
  • Page 51 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 52: Reading Bar Codes

    4-4 Reading Bar Codes Bar Codes Bar codes are read and verified.You can output the result of reading and/or verifying bar codes to external devices.The following nine code types can be read. JAN/EAN/UPC, Code39, Codabar (NW-7), ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5), Code 93, Code128/GS1-128, GS1 DataBar* (Truncated, Stacked, Omni-directional, Stacked Omni-directional, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked), Pharmacode, GS1-128 Composite Code (CC-A,CC-B,CC-C) * GS1 DataBar is a code in which the name has been changed from the previous RSS.
  • Page 53 Setup Procedure for Bar Code Step 1 Selecting the Inspection Item  [Inspect] [Inspection] Press an unused inspection item number and press [Add item.]. Press [Bar code]. 4-3 Configuring Inspection Items: p. 48 Step 2 Teaching Teaching means to store the region and the bar code in the region as master data for the measurement. Press [Teach].
  • Page 54 Note ASCII code table The following table shows the ASCII codes that can be used for manual registration of master data and also for registering characters of Limits. Upper 4 bits Lower 4 bits If more than one master data exist, register each by repeating the procedure above. Step 3 Adjusting Judgment Parameters ...
  • Page 55 Detail Settings     [Inspect] [Inspection] [Add item.] [Bar code] [Details] Tab Page Press [Function settings]. Setting Function Settings Set the function settings (verification on/off, verified master data, partial verif. on/off, partial verification setup, string output on/off, error string, partial output on/off and output string setup). Specify these settings as necessary.
  • Page 56 Note Output function of the read results • The output order If both the calculation and reading results are being output via Ethernet, the reading result (text string) is output after the calculation result is output. Example: Output of read results together with two expressions Read result: ABC [Expression] - [Data0]: 123 [Expression] - [Data1]: 456...
  • Page 57 Unstable Reading Results Reading Is Unstable Due to Low Contrast Adjust the brightness to improve the contrast of the bar code. Adjusting the Brightness: p. 36 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations Expression text Data name Description Data range string...

  • Page 58: Reading 2D-Codes

    4-5 Reading 2D-codes 2D-codes 2D-codes are read and verified.You can output the result of reading and/or verifying 2D-codes to external devices.The following eight code types can be read. DataMatrix (EC200), QR Code, MicroQR Code, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Maxi Code, AZtec Code, Codablock Note Setup Measurement...
  • Page 59 Setup Procedure for 2D-code Step 1 Selecting the Inspection Item [Inspect]  [Inspection] Press an unused inspection item number and press [Add item.]. Press [2D-code]. 4-3 Configuring Inspection Items: p. 48 Step 2 Teaching Teaching means to store the region and the 2D-code in the region as master data for the measurement. Press [Teach].
  • Page 60 Note ASCII code table The following table shows the ASCII codes that can be used for manual registration of master data and also for registering characters of Limits. Upper 4 bits Lower 4 bits If more than one master data exist, register each by repeating the procedure above. Step 3 Adjusting Judgment Parameters [Inspect] ...
  • Page 61 Detail Settings [Inspect]  [Inspection]  [Add item.]  [2D-code]  [Details] Tab Page Press [Function settings]. Setting Function Settings Set the function settings (verification on/off, verified master data, partial verif. on/off, partial verification setup, string output on/off, error string, partial output on/off and output string setup). Specify these settings as necessary.
  • Page 62 Note Output function of the read results • The output order If both the calculation and reading results are being output via Ethernet, the reading result (text string) is output after the calculation result is output. Example: Output of read results together with two expressions Read result: ABC [Expression] - [Data0]: 123 [Expression] - [Data1]: 456...
  • Page 63 Unstable Reading Results Reading Is Unstable Due to Low Contrast Adjust the brightness to improve the contrast of the bar code. Adjusting the Brightness: p. 36 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations Expression text Data name Description Data range string...

  • Page 64: Calculations And Judgements Using Inspection Item Data

    4-6 Calculations and Judgements Using Inspection Item Data You can set inspection item judgement results and measurement data with the Calculation menu command to use them in basic arithmetic operations and functions. The judgement results of the calculations are reflected in the overall judgement.
  • Page 65 Outputting the Calculation Results The overall judgement (JG) of the calculations are reflected in the overall judgement of the inspection item. The calculation results (D0 to 31) can be output as Ethernet outputs or it can be output by using logging. Individual Inspection items* Overall judgement...
  • Page 66 Examples for Calculation Calculating the Sum of the Num. of Characters Read for Two 2D-codes in the Region The sum of the num. of characters read is calculated with the expression below using the two 2D-codes of inspection item 0 and inspection item 1. Region 0 Region 1 •...
  • Page 67 Press the expression number that you want to use. Press [Modify] on the menu. Note Performing Similar Calculations At Different Locations • [Rename] The name of the calculation can be changed. (16 characters max.) • [Copy] Previously registered calculation expressions can be copied.
  • Page 68 Example: Subtracting 120 from the calculation result of expression 0. Constant Mathematical operator Result of expression 0 Example: Adding the judgement result of inspection items 0 and 1. Judgement result for inspection item 1 Mathematical operator Judgement result for inspection item 0 Function List The following functions can be used in calculations.
  • Page 69 Function Description ANGL Finds the angle of the straight line joining two points (the center of gravity and center of the model). The angle against the horizontal is found. The result is a value between 180 and 180. ANGL(Y_component,X_component) Example: Finding the angle of the straight line joining the centers of region 0 and region 1 ANGL(R1.Y-R0.Y,R1.X-R0.X) (Horizontal) First point...
  • Page 70 Setting Judgement Parameters for Expressions Press [Judgement] on the [Settings] Tab Page. Press an expression between 0 to 31 and set the cor- responding judgement parameters using the slider. Press the [OK] Button. Calculations and Judgements Using Inspection Item Data FQ User’s Manual...
  • Page 71 Inspection Item Data That Can Be Used in Expressions Inspection item Data name Expression text Data range Default string 2: No judgement (not measured) 2 Position compensation Judgement 0: Judgement is OK 1: Judgement is NG 13: Teaching not performed error 14: Figure not registered error 15: Out of range error 99999.9999 to 99999.9999...
  • Page 72 Data name Expression text string Description Data 9 This is the result of expression 9. Data 10 This is the result of expression 10. Data 11 This is the result of expression 11. Data 12 This is the result of expression 12. Data 13 This is the result of expression 13.

  • Page 73: Testing And Saving Settings

    Testing and Saving Settings 5-1 Performing Test Measurements.............72 5-2 Shortening the Measurement Takt Time ..........74 5-3 Adjusting the Judgement Parameters...........75 5-4 Checking a List of All Inspection Item Results ........76 5-5 Saving Data to the Sensor..............77...

  • Page 74: Performing Test Measurements

    5-1 Performing Test Measurements After completing the settings in the [Image], [Inspect], and [In/Out] Tab Pages, move to the [Test] Tab Page. The displayed image is measured automatically. This is called a test measurement. A test measurement is used to verify that the settings that have been made will produce stable results and, if necessary, to fine-tune the settings.
  • Page 75 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. 108 FQ User’s Manual Performing Test Measurements...

  • Page 76: Shortening The Measurement Takt Time

    5-2 Shortening the Measurement Takt Time Checking the Measurement Takt Time The measurement time of this Sensor can be checked from the Setup or Run Mode display. Measurement time The measurement time is the time taken from when a trigger is input until when all measurement processes are executed.

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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. Note Judgement parameters can also be changed from this display.

  • Page 79: 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-CR1 Sensor will remind you to do so with a message if you switch from Setup Mode to Run Mode.
  • Page 80 MEMO Saving Data to the Sensor FQ User’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Operation

    Operation 6-1 Starting Operation......... 80 6-2 Configuring the Run Mode Display .

  • Page 82: Starting Operation

    6-1 Starting Operation When test measurements and adjustments in Setup Mode have been finished, the display moves to Run Mode and actual measurements begin. 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 83 Note • Returning to Setup Mode 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.

  • Page 84: 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 Statistical data The image and region currently being In addition to [Graphics] display, indi-...
  • Page 85 Specifying the Startup Run Mode Display The display that appears when power supply is turned ON can be set. The default setting is [Graphics]. (Setup Mode or Run Mode)  [TF settings]  [Startup display]  [Display pattern] Note You can set the scene to be displayed when the power supply is turned ON. Setting the Startup Scene: p.

  • Page 86: Checking The Trend Of Measurement Results With Graphs

    6-3 Checking the Trend of Measurement Results with Graphs Measurement result histories can be checked using the trend monitor and histograms. Trend Monitor Changes in the measurement values of the selected inspection item against time can be observed from the graph.
  • Page 87 Note • 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. However, they are not applied to trend monitor when it is displayed in Setup Mode.
  • Page 88 Note • 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. However, they are not applied to histograms displayed in Setup Mode.

  • Page 89: 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 90 MEMO Adjusting Judgement Parameters during Operation FQ User’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions 7-1 Changing the Scene to Change the Line Process .......90 7-2 Display Functions ...................92 7-3 Monitoring the Signal I/O Status............95 7-4 Logging Measurement Data and Image Data ........96 7-5 Saving Sensor Settings ................103 7-6 SD Card Operations ................104 7-7 Convenient Functions for Operation...........106 7-8 Convenient Functions for Setup............108 7-9 Functions Related to the System ............109...

  • Page 92: Changing The Scene To Change The Line Process

    What Are Scenes? With an FQ-CR1 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 93 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 94: 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. (Setup Mode or Run Mode) Enlarges the display.
  • Page 95 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 96 Note If an operation to change the display is performed (e.g., if the display pattern is changed or the inspection item is changed) when displaying images for NG results is set, the display will change to refreshing the most recent mea- surement results and the most recent NG display will disappear.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Logging Measurement Data And Image Data

    Logging All Data (File Logging) Large amounts of measurement and image data can be saved in files in external memory (SD cards or computer). Touch Finder Image logging file FQ-CR1 Sensor Data logging file SD card Saved for Computer*1...
  • Page 99 *2: Files are stored in the following folder when the PC Tool is used. \My Documents\OMRON FQ\ SDCard • File format Image logging: Image data is saved in a special format for OMRON Vision Sensors. (The file name extension is IFZ.) Data logging: Measurement data is saved in the following CSV format.
  • Page 100 *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). Changing the File Format The output CSV file format can be changed according to the external device. Item Symbol Field separator...
  • Page 101 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. However, if the power supply is turned OFF or the scene is changed, this data will be lost.
  • Page 102 Setting the Data To Be Logged Use the following procedure to set the statistical data, image data, and measurement data that will be logged. [In/Out]  [Log setting] Press the data for which to change the logging pa- rameters. Change the logging parameter and then press [Back]. Item Description Statistical Data...
  • Page 103 The data is saved in the following CSV format. Number of measurements, number of OKs, number of NGs, OK rate, NG rate (delimiter) Logging image: Image data is saved in a special format for OMRON Vision Sensors. (The file name extension is IFZ.) Logging data: Measurement data is saved in the following CSV format.
  • Page 104 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. 98 Logging Measurement Data and Image Data FQ User’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Saving Sensor Settings

    All settings in the Touch Finder are backed up. name extension is MSD.) For the PC Tool, data will be saved in the following folder: \\..\My Documents\OMRON FQ Restoring Data to the Sensor from External Memory (Setup Mode)  [Load from file] Press the data to be restored.

  • Page 106: Sd Card Operations

    7-6 SD Card Operations With an FQ-CR1 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.) \sensor_name\SGP Scene group data (The file name extension is SGP.)
  • Page 107 Removing an SD Card from the Touch Finder Open the cover to the SD card slot on the top of the Touch Finder. Press in on the SD card until you hear a click. Pull out the SD card. Close the cover to the SD card slot. •...

  • Page 108: Convenient Functions For Operation

    • This password restricts only the operation to switch from Run Mode to Setup Mode. It does not restrict other operations. • If you forget the password, contact your OMRON representative for the procedure to clear the password. • The password is deleted when the Sensor is initialized.
  • Page 109 2010_03_10-22_10_21_350.BMP Important Make sure an SD card is inserted in the Touch Finder before capturing display images. Note For the PC Tool, data will be saved in the following folder: \\..\My Documents\OMRON FQ FQ User’s Manual Convenient Functions for Operation...

  • Page 110: Convenient Functions For Setup

    This section describes the functions that can be used when setting inspection items. Making Settings with Stored Images With an FQ-CR1 Sensor, judgement parameters can be set by using the following images. • Images saved in internal Sensor memory • Image files in an SD card Saving Image Data •...

  • Page 111: Functions Related To The System

    7-9 Functions Related to the System This section describes system settings. Turning OFF the Integrated Sensor Lighting The internal light can be turned OFF to use external illumination. [Image]  [Camera setup]  [ ]  [Lighting control] Press [OFF]. Switching the Display Language Any of the following languages can be selected for display on the Touch Panel or PC Tool.
  • Page 112 Checking Versions • Checking the Sensor Version (Setup Mode)  [Sensor settings]  [Information] • Checking the Touch Finder Version (Setup Mode or Run Mode)  [TF settings]  [Information] Checking the Touch Finder Battery Level (Setup Mode or Run Mode)  [TF settings]  [Battery level] Important •...

  • Page 113: Communications With External Devices

    Communications with External Devices 8-1 Controlling/Outputting in Parallel......112 8-2 Outputting/Controlling with Ethernet......129...

  • Page 114: Controlling/Outputting In Parallel

    Operation with Default Configuration This section describes the basic connections and signal flow with external devices. With the default settings, the Sensor operates in the following manner. Trigger Sensor External device FQ-CR1 Sensor (3) Judgement (1) Measurement trigger input results output...
  • Page 115 Configuring the Operation The following settings can be selected depending on the system configuration and application. Type of change Change Reference Changing the type of measurement trigger Performing continuous measurements p. 115 Changing the output method of the judgement results Obtaining individual judgement results p.
  • Page 116 Timing Chart ON for 1 ms min. TRIG signal BUSY signal ON while measurements are being processed (depends on BUSY output conditions) OR signal Turned ON when overall judgement is NG. (Output polarity: ON for NG) 1. Turn ON the TRIG signal while the BUSY signal is OFF. 2.
  • Page 117 • I/O Signal Allocations Signal Address Output signals OUT0 (OR signal) CIO 0.00 OUT1 (BUSY signal) CIO 0.01 Input signals TRIG CIO 1.00 Important The BUSY signal will remain ON while the measurement is being executed. Performing Continuous Measurements Continuous measurements are performed while the continuous measurement command is input from an external device.

  • Page 118: Timing Chart

    Timing Chart IN0 to IN4 signals Allow 5 ms min. and then turn ON IN5. are OFF IN5 signal End continuous measurements Start continuous measurements BUSY signal ON while measurements are Turned ON when overall judgement is NG. being processed (depends on (Output polarity: ON for NG) BUSY output conditions) OR signal...
  • Page 119 • I/O Signal Allocations Signal Address Output signals OUT1 (BUSY signal) CIO 0.01 Input signals CIO 1.08 CIO 1.09 CIO 1.10 CIO 1.11 CIO 1.12 CIO 1.15 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.
  • Page 120 Timing Chart The OR signal that is output is held until the next overall judgement is output. ON for 1 ms min. TRIG signal BUSY signal ON while measurements are being processed (depends on BUSY output conditions) Turned ON when overall OR signal judgement is NG.
  • Page 121 Timing Chart Output OR0 to OR31 signals are held until the next judgement output. ON for 1 ms min. TRIG signal BUSY signal ON while measurements are being processed (depends on BUSY output conditions) Example: Turned ON when individual OR0 signal judgement is NG.
  • Page 122 Adjusting the Judgement Output Timing The output timing of the OR signal or OR0 to OR31 signals can be selected from two modes depending on the external device. Selecting the OFF Timing • Level output (default) The status of the output OR signal is held until the next OR signal is output. TRIG signal ON for 1 ms min.
  • Page 123 Settings [In/Out]  [I/O setting]  [I/O terminals]  [Output] Press [Output mode] and press [Level output] or [One-shot output]. Press [Output delay] and set the one-shot output de- lay. Press [OK]. Press [Output time] and set the one-shot output time. Press [OK].
  • Page 124 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. Settings [In/Out] ...
  • Page 125 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. p.
  • Page 126 Settings [In/Out]  [I/O setting]  [I/O terminals]  [Input]  [Input mode] The scene numbers that can be used depend on the input mode. [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.
  • Page 127 Turning the ERROR Signal OFF 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. Method 2: Input a measurement trigger again.
  • Page 128 Performing Automatic Teaching The bar code and 2D-code parameters can be automatically set with commands from an external device, such as a PLC, based on the image that was just input when the line process was changed. Inspection item Re-registered data Bar code Code type, read direction selection, reverse on/off 2D-code...
  • Page 129 Timing Chart 1 Turn OFF IN0, IN2 to IN4 and turn ON IN1. IN0 to IN4 signals 2 Turn ON the IN5 signal while the BUSY signal is OFF to perform Allow 5 ms min. and then turn ON IN5. automatic teaching from the image that was just input.
  • Page 130 •I/O Signal Allocations Signal Address Output signals OUT1 (BUSY signal) CIO 0.01 Input signals CIO 1.08 CIO 1.09 CIO 1.10 CIO 1.11 CIO 1.12 CIO 1.15 Note The BUSY signal will be ON while the automatic teaching is being performed. Important If the cycle time is too long, the PLC may not be able to detect when the BUSY signal is ON.

  • Page 131: Outputting/Controlling With Ethernet

    8-2 Outputting/Controlling with Ethernet Data can be input and output to external devices via Ethernet (TCP communications). The two methods are described below. • No-protocol Data Output Data that is already specified for output is automatically output from the Sensor to Ethernet when an overall judgement result is output.
  • Page 132 Connections Connect the Switching Hub and PLC using an FQ-WN@@ Special Ethernet Cable. PLC to control Sensor Setup Tool Touch Finder or PC Tool Switching Hub Standard RJ45 Ethernet Cable Standard RJ45 Ethernet Cable FQ Sensor Special Ethernet Cable Important When connecting more than one Sensor, set the IP addresses so that the same IP address is not used for more than one Sensor.
  • Page 133 Setting the Data to Output via Ethernet Allocate the data to output via Ethernet according to the output method for the Ethernet as shown below. • No-protocol Command/Response Method When executing one-shot measurements and continuous measurements with commands (MEASURE or M, MEASURE/C or M/C), set the data to output via Ethernet as a response.
  • Page 134 Note Measurement data of inspection items for which logging is not supported can be logged by using the Ethernet output settings. Set the measurement data of inspection items for which logging is not supported as calculation parameters using the Calculation menu command, and use them as the calculation results. Allocate the results to Ethernet out- puts.
  • Page 135 Note The field separator is not output unless the data continues. The following range of values can be output. 999,999,999.9999  Measured value  999,999,999.9999 If the measured value is lower than 999,999,999.9999, then 999,999,999.9999 is output. If the measured value is higher than 999,999,999.9999, then 999,999,999.9999 is output. The following values are output if JG (Judge) is set.
  • Page 136 Controlling the Sensor from an External Device (Procedure for No-protocol Command/Response Communications) Command Format This section describes the command format for no-protocol communications. Commands defined in the command list can be used. Set commands and parameters in ASCII. If the command has an argument parameter, set the parameter after inserting a space (020). If it has multiple parameters, insert a space before each parameter.
  • Page 137 Command List The following table lists the no-protocol commands. Commands that can be used in no-protocol Ethernet communications are listed below. Type of command Command Abbreviation Function Reference Scene control com- SCENE Acquires the current scene p. 136 mands number. SCENE Scene_number S Scene_number Changes the scene number...

  • Page 138: Command

    Command Details Scene Control Commands ● SCENE or S Acquire Scene Number This command acquires the scene number currently being used. <Command Format> Delimiter Delimiter <Response Format> When the Command Is Processed Normally Delimiter Scene number (2 digits max.) Delimiter When the Command Is Not Processed Normally Delimiter <Parameter Descriptions>...

  • Page 139: Changes The Scene Number

    Change Scene Number This command changes the scene number to use. <Command Format> Delimiter Delimiter Scene number Scene number (2 digits max.) (2 digits max.) <Response Format> When the Command Is Processed Normally Delimiter When the Command Is Not Processed Normally Delimiter <Parameter Descriptions>...

  • Page 140: Measurement Control

    Measurement Control and Measurement Acquisition Commands ● MEASURE or M Execute Measurement This command executes one measurement. If Ethernet output is not set, only the measurement is performed. If Ethernet output is set, the measurement is performed and the result is returned as response data. <Command Format>...

  • Page 141: Measure

    Start Continuous Measurements This command starts continuous measurements. If Ethernet output is not set, only continuous measurement is performed. If Ethernet output is set, continuous measurement is performed and the results corresponding to the number of measurements made are returned as response data. <Command Format>...

  • Page 142: Ends Continuous Measure

    End Continuous Measurements The command ends continuous measurements. <Command Format> Delimiter Delimiter <Response Format> When the Command Is Processed Normally Delimiter When the Command Is Not Processed Normally Measurement Data returned result for the number of continuous measurements Measurement made. result Delimiter Note...

  • Page 143: Data Acquisition/Setting

    Data Acquisition/Setting Commands ● POSITIONDATA or PD Acquire Position Compensation Data The command acquires position compensation parameters and measurement values. <Command Format> Command External reference data (3 digits max.) Delimiter Space (0×20) Delimiter Command External reference data (3 digits max.) Space (0×20) <Response Format>...

  • Page 144: External_Reference_Data_Nu

    Sets the Position Compensation Data. The command sets position compensation parameters and measurement values. <Command Format> External reference data Command (3 digits max.) Set value Space Space Delimiter (0×20) (0×20) Delimiter External Set value Command reference data (3 digits max.) Space Space (0×20)

  • Page 145: External_Reference_Data_Nu

    ● ITEMDATA or ID Acquire Inspection Item Data This command acquires the parameters and measurement values of the specified inspection item. <Command Format> External reference data number Inspection item number (3 digits max.) (2 digits max.) Command Delimiter Space Space (0×20) (0×20) Delimiter...

  • Page 146: Inspection_Item_Number

    Set Inspection Item Data This command sets the parameters and measurement values of the specified inspection item. <Command Format> External reference Inspection data number item number (3 digits max.) Set value Command (2 digits max.) Setting Space Space Space Delimiter (0×20) (0×20) (0×20)

  • Page 147: Inspection_Item_Number

    ● ITEMDATA2 command or ID2 Acquire Inspection Item Text String Data This command acquires the text string data of the specified inspection item. <Command Format> Inspection External reference item number data number (2 digits max.) (3 digits max.) Command Space Space Delimiter (0×20)

  • Page 148: Inspection_Item_Number

    Set Inspection Item Text String Data This command sets the text string data for the specified inspection item. <Command Format> External reference Inspection data number item number Command (3 digits max.) (2 digits max.) Text string data Space Space Space Delimiter (0×20) (0×20)

  • Page 149: Acquires The Version Informa

    ● VERGET Acquire Software Version This command acquires the version information of the Sensor software. <Command Format> Command Parameter S CR Space Delimiter (0×20) <Response Format> When the Command Is Processed Normally Date Software version Space Delimiter (0×20) Delimiter When the Command Is Not Processed Normally Delimiter <Parameter Descriptions>...

  • Page 150: Acquires The Sensor Model

    Acquire Sensor Model This command acquires the Sensor model. <Command Format> Command Parameter H CR Space Delimiter (0×20) <Response Format> When the Command Is Processed Normally Model F CR Delimiter Delimiter When the Command Is Not Processed Normally Delimiter <Parameter Descriptions> Model Returns the model.

  • Page 151: Acquires The Latest Error Code

    ● ERRGET Acquire Error Information This command acquires the latest error code from the Sensor. <Command Format> Command Delimiter <Response Format> When the Command Is Processed Normally Model 0 CR Delimiter Delimiter When the Command Is Not Processed Normally Delimiter <Parameter Descriptions>...

  • Page 152: Clears The Measurement Val

    ● CLRMEAS Clear Measurement Values This command clears the measurement values. <Command Format> Command Delimiter <Response Format> When the Command Is Processed Normally Delimiter When the Command Is Not Processed Normally Delimiter Outputting/Controlling with Ethernet FQ User’s Manual...

  • Page 153: Clears The Error Output Status

    ● CLRERR Clear Errors This command clears the error output status (error output and error indicator). <Command Format> Command Delimiter <Response Format> When the Command Is Processed Normally Delimiter When the Command Is Not Processed Normally Delimiter FQ User’s Manual Outputting/Controlling with Ethernet...

  • Page 154: Restarts The Sensor

    ● RESET Restarts the Sensor. This command restarts the Sensor. <Command Format> Command Delimiter <Response Format> When the Command Is Processed Normally If process is completed normally, the Sensor is restarted. There is therefore no response. When the Command Is Not Processed Normally Delimiter Outputting/Controlling with Ethernet FQ User’s Manual...
  • Page 155 Communications Example An example of the communications log when a computer is connected and communications is performed with a no-protocol command from a terminal application is shown below. Example 1: Changing Scenes (Scene number 1 is specified.) Space Example 2: Acquiring inspection item data (Acquires the 2D-code judgement result registered to inspection item 10) ITEMDATA 10 0 Space...
  • Page 156 MEMO Outputting/Controlling with Ethernet FQ User’s Manual...

  • Page 157: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 9-1 Error Table .....................156 9-2 Basic Troubleshooting .................158...

  • Page 158: Error Table

    9-1 Error Table Error History Up to 10 errors will be stored in the error history in the Sensor or Touch Finder. This section describes the causes of and measures for errors that are stored in the error history. Errors Stored in the Error History Error in error history Cause Points to check...

  • Page 159: Error Messages

    Follow the instructions that are given in the error message. If the following messages appear, the hardware may be faulty. Contact your OMRON representative. • System error. • Application system error. Please reboot.

  • Page 160: Basic Troubleshooting

    9-2 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. Check the Ethernet settings to see if they are correct between the p.

  • Page 161: Appendices

    Appendices 10-1 Menu Tables..................160 10-2 External Reference Parameters ............172 10-3 Specifications and Dimensions............176 10-4 Updating the Software................187 10-5 LED Safety ...................188 10-6 Requirements from Regulations and Standards......189 Index......................193 Revision History..................196...

  • Page 162: Menu Tables

    10-1 Menu Tables Image Tab Page Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Focus The value shown here is used as a refer- p. 35 ence when adjusting the focus with the focus adjustment screw. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image. AUTO or 1 to 100 Scene p.
  • Page 163 Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Insp. region Adjusts the size and position of the Scene p. 51 width measurement region. Master Selects the number of the master data Scene p. 51 data 0 to to be registered. Auto Automatically registers the master data.
  • Page 164 Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Verification on/ Sets whether or not to perform verifica- ON, OFF (default) Scene p. 53 tion against the master data. Verified mas- Selects the master data to be used for All master data (default), Scene ter data verification.
  • Page 165 Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Verification on/ Sets whether or not to perform verifica- ON, OFF (default) Scene p. 59 tion against the master data. Verified master Selects the master data to be used for All master data (default), Scene data verification.
  • Page 166 In/Out Tab Page Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Statistical data Sets whether to record the number of ON (default) or OFF System p. 100 measurements and the number of NG overall judgements. Image logging Sets the parameter to log measurement All, Only NG, or None (default) System p.
  • Page 167 Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Output data set Data 0 to data 31 p. 131 Settings Sets data to output to selected data Text strings of the set inspection items number. and expressions. Rename Changes the name of the selected data The name can be changed to a name number.
  • Page 168 Test Tab Page Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Continuous test Used to check the individual judgement p. 72 results for the inspection items and to adjust the judgement parameters. Graphic Displays the input image. Graphics + Details Displays the inspection item individual judgement results and measurement val- ues.
  • Page 169 Tool Setup Mode Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Select scene p. 90 Select Switches to a registered scene. Rename Used to delete, copy, or change the 15 alphanumeric characters name of a scene. Copy Clear Scene data Saves scene data with an SCN file name p.
  • Page 170 Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Startup set- Startup Sets whether the startup scene number ON or OFF (Scene number when set- System p. 91 tings mode is set manually. tings were saved is startup scene num- ber.) Startup Set the scene number to use at startup.
  • Page 171 Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence SD card SD card Displays the capacity and remaining p. 105 informa- memory in the SD card. tion Format Formats an SD card. p. 105 Startup Display Sets the display to use in Run Mode. Graphic, Graphics + Details, All results/ System p.
  • Page 172 Run Mode Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Graphic Displays the input image. p. 82 Graphics + Details Displays the inspection item individual judgement results and measurement val- ues. 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.
  • Page 173 Common Menu Commands Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Only-image Button Hides text and displays only the image. p. 94 Zoom-in Enlarges the image display. p. 92 Button Dis- Zoom-out Reduces the image display. play Button Button Fits the image to the display size. Button Display Changes the image display method.

  • Page 174: External Reference Parameters

    10-2 External Reference Parameters Position compensation External Data name Setting/Acquisi- Data range Default Expression Logged data/ reference tion text string Judgement number parameter 2: No judgement (not measured), 2 Judgement Acquisition only 0: Judgement is OK, 1: Judgement is NG, 13: Teaching not performed error, 14: Figure not registered error, 15: Out of range error...
  • Page 175 External Data name Setting/Acquisi- Data range Default Expression Logged data/ reference tion text string Judgement number parameter Verified master Settings/Acquisi- 0: Verify all master data data tion 1: Verify master data 0 2: Verify master data 1 31: Verify master data 31 Partial verif.
  • Page 176 External Data name Setting/Acquisi- Data range Default Expression Logged data/ reference tion text string Judgement number parameter 201+3N Num. of master Acqusition only 0 to 32 (N=0 to data characters 202+3N Master data N Settings/Acquisi- 32 characters max. None (N=0 to tion Use the ITEMDATA2 command to set and/or acquire a text string.
  • Page 177 External Data name Setting/Acquisi- Data range Default Expression Logged data/ reference tion text string Judgement number parameter Code type Settings/Acquisi- 0: Data Matrix tion 1: QR Code 2: MicroQR Code 3: PDF417 4: MicroPDF417 5: Maxi Code 6: Aztec Code 7: Codablock Timeout time Settings/Acquisi-...

  • Page 178: Specifications And Dimensions

    Description Model FQ-CR10@@@@ FQ-CR15@@@@ Field of view Refer to Table 1. Installation distance Refer to Table 1. Minimum resolution FQ-CR1@010F: 0.040mm FQ-CR1@050F: 0.070mm FQ-CR1@100F: 0.282mm FQ-CR1@100N: 0.155mm Main functions Inspection items Bar code, 2D-code Number of simulta- neous measure- ments...
  • Page 179 Item Description I/O specifications Input signals 7 signals • Single measurement input (TRIG) • Control command input (IN0 to IN5) Output signals 3 signals • Control output (BUSY) • Overall judgement output (OR) • Error output (ERROR) Note: The three output signals can be allocated for the judgements of individual inspec- tion items.
  • Page 180 Table 1 Field of view (HV) *1 Installation distance Number of LEDs Weight 7.5  4.7 to 13  8.2 mm FQ-CR10010F FQ-CR15010F 38 to 57 mm 200 g max. 13  8.2 to 53  33 mm FQ-CR10050F FQ-CR15050F 56 to 215 mm 53 ...
  • Page 181 Dimensions FQ-CR10010F/-CR10050F FQ-CR15010F/-CR15050F (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-CR10100F/-CR10100N FQ-CR15100F/-CR15100N (Unit: mm) Optical axis 4-M4 Depth: 6 1/4-20UNC...
  • Page 182 Touch Finder Specifications Item Model with DC power supply Model with AC/DC/battery power supply FQ-D30 FQ-D31 Number of connectable Sensors 8 max. Main Types of measurement dis- Last result display, last NG display, trend monitor, histograms func- plays tions Types of display images Through, frozen, zoom-in, and zoom-out images Data logging Measurement results, measured images...
  • Page 183 Item Model with DC power supply Model with AC/DC/battery power supply FQ-D30 FQ-D31 Environ- Ambient temperature range Operating: 0 to 50C Operating: 0 to 50C when mounted to DIN Storage: 25 to 65C mental Track or panel immu- (with no icing or condensation) 0 to 40C when operated on a Battery Storage: 25 to 65C nity...
  • Page 184 Dimensions • FQ-D30/-D31 (Unit: mm) 44.5 13.5 *1: Provided on the FQ-D31 only. Specifications and Dimensions FQ User’s Manual...
  • Page 185 • Panel Mounting Adapter (FQ-XPM) (Unit: mm) (36.9) 31.6 (8.1) • Panel cutout dimensions 111±1 FQ User’s Manual Specifications and Dimensions...
  • Page 186 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 187 • AC Adapter Item Model FQ-AC1 FQ-AC2 FQ-AC3 FQ-AC4 FQ-AC5 FQ-AC6 Plug type 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...
  • Page 188 FQ-WD010/WD020 (Unit: mm) (39.8) 5000 (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. Model FQ-WN002 FQ-WN010...

  • Page 189: Updating The Software

    10-4 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 190: Led Safety

    10-5 LED Safety For LED devices, class classification to indicate dangerous level and safety standards are stipulated in respective countries. 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.

  • Page 191: Requirements From Regulations And Standards

    10-6 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 Class 3B Class 4...
  • Page 192 Classification Requirements subclause Class 1 Class 1M Class 2 Class 2M Class 3R Class 3B Class 4 LED label Make required word substitutions for LED products User information Operation manuals must contain instructions for safe use. Additional requirement apply for Class 1M and Class 2M Purchasing and ser- Promotion brochures must specify product classification;...
  • Page 193 Summary of Requirements to User For Europe EN 60825-1 Requirements Classification subclause Class 1 Class 1M Class 2 Class 2M Class 3R Class 3B Class 4 Not required for visible Laser safety Not required but recommended for applications that emission Required officer involve direct viewing of the laser beam...
  • Page 194 Definitions of Laser Classification For Europe Laser Product Classifications Class Description Class 1 Laser that are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation, including the use of optical instruments for intrabeam viewing. Class 1M Laser emitting in the wavelength range from 302.5 nm to 4000 nm which are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation, but may be hazardous if the user employs optics within the beam.

  • Page 195: Index

    Index Statistical data Numerics displaying image data 2D-code ECO mode AC Adapter error history 156, 157 AC power supply connector deleting Touch Finder viewing adjusting parameters ERROR signal Adjustment mode in Run errors adjustment during operation clearing all regions messages auto connect Ethernet Automatic teaching...
  • Page 196 updating zooming in one-shot output zooming out operation zooming to fit display operation indicators individual judgements BUSY initialize CHARGE initializing ERROR 19, 20 Sensor and Touch Finder input mode inputs POWER IN0 to IN5 SD ACCESS TRIG Touch Finder inspection items Vision Sensor copying optical charts...
  • Page 197 scenes changing updating changing names software version copying deleting versions switching SD card available space white balance formatting wiring information Sensor operations Touch Finder slot Sensor data zooming saving all Sensor data Sensor information Sensor monitor Sensor system data saving Sensors renaming specifications...

  • Page 198: 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. Z315-E1-01 Revision code Revision code Date Revised contents July 2011 Original production Revision History FQ User’s Manual...
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