Introduction - Omron FH series User Manual

Introduction

This section provides a basic overview of the communications specifications and Sensor Controller control
methods. This information is required before performing communications between the FH/FZ5 and an external
device.
Confirming the System Configuration
This section describes the external device configuration that is required to perform measurement processing with the FH/FZ5.
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Communicating with an External Device
This section describes the basic operations of the Sensor Controller, how the Sensor Controller works, and the
specifications for communications between the Sensor Controller and an external device. The following information is
provided.
Basic Flow of Communications and Signals (Refer to
• Process from Starting Measurements at the Sensor Controller to Data Output (Reference: Communication between the
Sensor Controller and an External Device (p.16))
• Sensor Controller Control Methods (Control Signals, Commands, etc.) (Refer to
Controller (p.17))
• Types of Communications Protocols for Communicating with the Sensor Controller (Refer to
Protocols for Communication with the Sensor Controller (p.19))
• Moving Data between the Sensor Controller and an External Device (Refer to
External Device (p.20))
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Control Methods Using an External Device
This section describes the methods that you can use to control the Sensor Controller from an external device.
Control with Control Signals and Status Signals (Refer to
Command/Response Method (Refer to
Data Output after Measurements (Refer to
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Setting Procedures for Communications
This section describes the procedures that are required to set up communications before starting communications
between the Sensor Controller and an external device.
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Differences in Specifications Based on the
Communications Protocol
This section explains the types and differences of communication protocols that are used for communication with the
Sensor Controller.
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Introduction

(Refer to Confirming the System Configuration (p.13))
Basic Control Operations of the Sensor Controller (p.14))
Control with Control Signals and Status Signals (p.22))
Command/Response Method (p.25))
Data Output after Measurements (p.26))
(Refer to Setting Procedures for Communications (p.35))
(Refer to Communications Protocols and Communications Modules (p.36))
Control Methods for the Sensor
Communication
Saving Sensor Controller Data to an
Vision System FH/FZ5 Series User's Manual
for Communications Settings (Z342)