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- Page 1 Code Reader CF26 User's Manual -CF26-SR -CF26-LR This product is designed and manufactured by Cognex Corporation. *Note that the warranty and general specifications of this product differ from that of programmable controller products.
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Page 3: Precautions Regarding Warranty And Specifications
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING WARRANTY AND SPECIFICATIONS Code readers are designed and manufactured by Cognex Corporation. Note that the warranty and general specifications of code readers differ from that of programmable controller products. • Warranty Item Code reader Programmable controller product (Example: MELSEC iQ-R... - Page 4 This section describes a summary of precautions when bringing into CE conformance the machinery formed by using the code reader. Note that the descriptive content is material created based on regulation requirements and standards obtained by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. However, machinery manufactured in accordance with this content is not necessarily guaranteed to conform with the above commands.
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Read these precautions before using this product.) Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly. The precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product only. For the safety precautions for other modules, refer to their respective user's manuals. -
Page 6: Precautions For Use
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Observe the following precautions when installing and operating the code reader, to reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage: • This device requires the use of an LPS or NEC class 2 power supply. • To reduce the risk of damage or malfunction due to over-voltage, line noise, electrostatic discharge (ESD), power surges, or other irregularities in the power supply, route all cables away from high-voltage power sources. -
Page 7: Conditions Of Use For The Product
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT (1)This code reader shall be used in conditions; i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the code reader, if any, shall not lead to any major or serious accident; and ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of the code reader for the case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the code reader. -
Page 8: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi Electric FA sensor, MELSENSOR. This manual describes the specifications, functions, system configuration, system construction, installation, maintenance and inspection, and troubleshooting to use the code readers listed below. Before using the product, please read this manual and relevant manuals carefully, and develop familiarity with the functions and performance of the code reader to handle the product correctly. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Breakout cable (COGNEX product)........ - Page 10 Connection of an Ethernet Cable (COGNEX Product) ........
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Page 11: Relevant Manuals
RELEVANT MANUALS Manual name [manual number] Description Available form Code Reader CF26 User's Manual Describes the functions, installation methods, system configuration, required Print book [SH-082092ENG] (this manual) hardware components etc. of the code reader. e-Manual Code Reader Connection Guide Describes the procedures for connecting a code reader to a MELSEC e-Manual [BCN-P5999-1074] programmable controller to control a code reader through a CC-Link IE Field... -
Page 12: Terms
A generic term for Q03UDVCPU, Q04UDVCPU, Q06UDVCPU, Q13UDVCPU, and Q26UDVCPU. One of the image processing algorithm which is used by Cognex DataMan image processing barcode HotBars II reader. 1-D linear barcodes being damaged or in low quality can be decoded rapidly by using the algorithm. -
Page 13: Chapter 1 Product Overview
Engineering tool, Profile, and Code Reader setup tool Ethernet cable Programmable controller USB cable Ethernet cable Switching Code Reader CF26 24 VDC power supply 100 V Ethernet cable Breakout cable power supply (COGNEX product) (COGNEX product) 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW... - Page 14 MEMO 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW...
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Page 15: Chapter 2 Part Names
PART NAMES Standard components The following shows the three main modules of a code reader CF26. Name Description Optics module Lens, lights, front cover Main module Sensor, CPU I/O connector module Power supply, I/O, RS-232 connector, Ethernet connector 2 PART NAMES... - Page 16 Connectors and indicators The following shows the built-in lighting system and other features of a code reader CF26. (10) (12) (11) Name Integrated lights LED aimer guides Mounting holes (M3×3.5 mm) [TRIG] button Power indicator Registration status indicator Read success/fail indicator Network status indicator Error indicator (10)
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Page 17: Chapter 3 Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS This chapter shows the specifications of code reader CF26s. General Specifications The following shows the general specifications of code reader CF26s. Item Specifications Ambient operating temperature 0 to 40 Ambient storage temperature -10 to 60 Maximum humidity Less than 95% RH, non-condensing Vibration resistance IEC 60068-2-6: A vibration of 10 G (10 to 500 Hz at 100 m/... -
Page 18: Performance Specifications
Performance Specifications The following shows the performance specifications of code reader CF26s. Item CF26-SR CF26-LR Supported codes 1-D code Code 128, Code 25, Code 93, Code 39, PharmaCode, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC/EAN/JAN, MSI 2-D code Data Matrix (ECC 0, 50, 80, 100, 140, 200), QR Code, Micro QR Code, MaxiCode, Aztec Code Stacked code PDF 417, EAN.UCC Composite, Micro PDF 417, DataBar Reading direction for 1-D code... -
Page 19: Working Distance And Field Of View
Working distance and field of view The distance from a lens to an inspection target is referred to as 'working distance', and an area where a code reader can see at that distance is referred to as 'field of view.' As the working distance increases, so does the field of view. - Page 20 Code reader CF26-LR (16 mm lens) The following shows the minimum code sizes that can be read in each working distance. Unit: mm Working distance Minimum size for 1-D code Minimum size for 2-D code 0.0508 (2 mil) 0.0508 (2 mil) 0.0508 (2 mil) 0.0762 (3 mil) 0.0508 (2 mil)
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Page 21: Indicator Display Specifications
Indicator Display Specifications The following shows the display specifications of indicators. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Indicator name Display specification Power indicator Green: Powered ON Registration status indicator • Green: Code registered • Yellow: Code not registered Read success/fail indicator •... -
Page 22: Trig] Button Operational Specifications
[TRIG] Button Operational Specifications A code reader CF26 can capture images manually by setting the operation of the [TRIG] button. The operation of the [TRIG] button can be set in DataMan Setup Tool. The [Inputs/Outputs] button the [Basic] tab the [TRIG Button] tab Item Description 3 second button press action... -
Page 23: Tune] Button Operational Specifications
[TUNE] Button Operational Specifications The operations of the [TUNE] button varies depending on the way to press. How to press Description Press one time The ON/OFF status of LED aimer guides is inverted. Press one time for three seconds The light and image acquisition of a code reader CF26 is adjusted. The operation of a code reader when pressing the [TUNE] button can be set in DataMan Setup Tool. -
Page 24: I/O Specifications
To trigger from the output of a sink type photodetector or programmable controller, connect 'Input 0' of a breakout cable (COGNEX product) to the output of the detector, and connect 'Input common' to 24 VDC. When the output is turned ON, 'Input 0' is pulled down to 0 VDC and the opto-coupler is turned ON. - Page 25 A protection diode is required for a high inductive load. ■Sink type For a sink type device, connect an external load between 'Output 0' to 'Output 3' of a breakout cable (COGNEX product) and the positive side (28 VDC or less).
- Page 26 Output wiring To connect 'Output 0' to 'Output 3' of a breakout cable (COGNEX product) to a relay, LED, or similar load, connect the negative side of the load to 'Output 0' to 'Output 3' and connect the positive side to 24 VDC.
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Page 27: Cable Specifications
Ethernet cables (COGNEX product) and breakout cables (COGNEX product) are sold separately. Ethernet cable (COGNEX product) Ethernet cables (COGNEX product) are used for directly connecting a code reader CF26 to one device, or connecting a code reader to multiple devices via a switching hub or a router. -
Page 28: Breakout Cable (Cognex Product)
Breakout cable (COGNEX product) A breakout cable (COGNEX product) is used for supplying 24 VDC to a code reader CF26. It can also be used for RS-232 connection and I/O connection. Precautions • For RS-232 connection, use the power supply return path for the ground. -
Page 29: Chapter 4 Functions
FUNCTIONS This chapter explains the functions that can be used for a code reader CF26. Each function can be set in DataMan Setup Tool (code reader setup tool). Function List The main functions of a code reader CF26 are listed below. Function name Description Application Type... - Page 30 MEMO 4 FUNCTIONS 4.1 Function List...
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Page 31: Chapter 5 System Configuration
Engineering tool, Profile, and Code Reader setup tool Ethernet cable Programmable controller USB cable Ethernet cable Switching Code Reader CF26 24 VDC power supply 100 V Ethernet cable Breakout cable power supply (COGNEX product) (COGNEX product) 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 5.1 Ethernet Connection... -
Page 32: Ethernet + I/O
Engineering tool, Profile, and Code Reader setup tool Ethernet cable Programmable controller USB cable Ethernet cable Switching Code Reader CF26 24 VDC power supply 100 V Ethernet cable Breakout cable power supply (COGNEX product) (COGNEX product) 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 5.1 Ethernet Connection... -
Page 33: Rs-232 Connection
RS-232 serial communication. Engineering tool and Code Reader setup tool Ethernet cable Programmable controller USB cable Switching Code Reader CF26 24 VDC power supply Ethernet cable Breakout cable 100 V (COGNEX product) power supply (COGNEX product) 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 5.2 RS-232 Connection... -
Page 34: Rs-232 + I/O
RS-232 serial communication. Engineering tool and Code Reader setup tool Ethernet cable Programmable controller USB cable Switching Code Reader CF26 24 VDC power supply 100 V Breakout cable Ethernet cable power supply (COGNEX product) (COGNEX product) 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 5.2 RS-232 Connection... -
Page 35: Hardware Components
Code reader setup tool Required for setting a code reader Breakout cable (COGNEX product) Required for supplying power Page 36 Breakout cable (COGNEX product) Available for RS-232 or I/O connection Ethernet cable (COGNEX product) Required for setting a code reader from a... -
Page 36: Configurations And Optional Items Of Code Reader Cf26
16 mm liquid lens Extended lens cover Half-polarized Items to prepare as needed Optional items of code reader CF26-SR Preparation of the products listed below is required as necessary. Product name Model (COGNEX model) Remarks Lens cover DM150-CVR-CLR Transparent DM150-CVR-ESD Electrostatics protection, transparent... -
Page 37: Available Modules And Configuration Tools
Available Modules and Configuration Tools This section shows the configuration tools and modules that are available for connecting to a code reader CF26. The available version of configuration tools and modules varies depending on whether or not the automatic detection function of connected devices in GX Works3 is applied when setting a programmable controller. -
Page 38: Items To Prepare
Items to Prepare This section shows the items required for the system configuration. Cables A breakout cable (COGNEX product) and an Ethernet cable (COGNEX product) are required to connect a code reader CF26 to a programmable controller. Breakout cable (COGNEX product) The following shows the breakout cables (COGNEX product) that can be connected to a code reader CF26. -
Page 39: Chapter 6 System Construction
SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION This chapter shows how to install optional items to a code reader CF26. Installation Environment Before installing a code reader CF26, check that the installation environment complies with the precautions for use and general specifications. 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Page 15 General Specifications Angle Change of a Code Reader CF26 This section shows the precautions and procedure for changing an angle of a code reader CF26 from straight to a right angle... - Page 40 Align the lower edge of a gasket onto the bottom surface of the main module, and then compress the upper edge of the gasket to fix the module. The surface of the gasket as shown below is the side where the I/O connector module is attached. Make sure that the gasket is properly fixed on the main module.
- Page 41 Attach the washers and fasten the module loosely with two cap nuts. In this case, be careful not to tighten the cap nuts firmly with a T10 torx driver. When fastening the cap nut, fix it with a torque of 0.12 N⋅m. Then install the screw cover. There are unique left and right screw covers.
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Page 42: Installation Of A Code Reader Cf26
Installation of a Code Reader CF26 This section shows the examples of installing a universal mounting bracket to a code reader CF26. Installing a code reader CF26 at the angle (15°) can reduce reflections and improve performance. Installation in a straight configuration 15°... -
Page 43: Connection Of An Ethernet Cable (Cognex Product)
This section shows the procedure for connecting an Ethernet cable (COGNEX product). Precautions • The Ethernet cables (COGNEX product) are designed to connect with their key aligned with the keyway of the connector on a code reader. Do not force the connections or damage may occur. -
Page 44: Connection Of A Breakout Cable (Cognex Product)
• Cut unused wires or protect them with insulating materials. Be careful not to contact with 24 VDC wires. • The breakout cables (COGNEX product) are designed to connect with their key aligned with the keyway of the connector on a code reader. Do not force the connections or damage may occur. -
Page 45: Connection Example Of Rs-232
Connect a breakout cable (COGNEX product) with an RS-232 connector (D-sub 9 Pin). Connect a breakout cable (COGNEX product) and an RS-232 connector (D-sub 9 Pin) as follows: (2) TxD (white and yellow) to RD (RxD), (3) RxD (brown) to SD (TxD). -
Page 46: Connection Example Of An I/O Module
Connect a breakout cable (COGNEX product) with a 24 VDC power supply. Connect the breakout cable (COGNEX product) and terminals as follows: (7) 24 VDC (red) to a positive terminal, (8) GND (black) to a negative terminal of the 24 VDC power supply. - Page 47 Connect a breakout cable (COGNEX product) with a 24 VDC power supply. Connect the breakout cable (COGNEX product) and terminals as follows: (7) 24 VDC (red) to a positive terminal, (8) GND (black) to a negative terminal of the 24 VDC power supply.
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Page 48: Chapter 7 Installation
INSTALLATION Software Installation To configure a code reader CF26, DataMan Setup Tool must be installed on a networked personal computer. For information on how to obtain DataMan Setup Tool, please contact your local Mitsubishi Electric sales office or representative. Registration of a Profile To establish communication between a programmable controller and a code reader CF26 by configuring communication settings, registering a profile to an engineering tool is required. - Page 49 MEMO 7 INSTALLATION 7.2 Registration of a Profile...
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Page 50: Chapter 8 Maintenance And Inspection
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Cleaning a Code Reader CF26 Housing • To clean the outside of the code reader CF26 housing, apply a small amount of mild detergent cleaner or isopropyl alcohol on a cleaning cloth. • Do not attempt to clean the code reader with harsh or corrosive solvents, including lye, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or gasoline. - Page 51 MEMO 8 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 8.3 Cleaning a Lens Cover...
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Page 52: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Error Checking Method If an error indicator turns ON or the code reader CF26 does not work properly, check the error in the "Device Log" screen of DataMan Setup Tool. [System] in the menu [Device Log] "Buffer Overflow" error occurred. An error is displayed in red. - Page 53 MEMO 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 Error Checking Method...
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Page 54: Appendix
APPENDIX Appendix 1 EMC and Low Voltage Directives Compliance with the EMC Directive, which is one of the EU directives, has been mandatory for products sold within EU member states since 1996 as well as compliance with the Low Voltage Directive since 1997. For products compliant to the EMC and Low Voltage Directives, their manufacturers are required to declare compliance and affix the CE marking. -
Page 55: Measures To Comply With The Low Voltage Directive
■Immunity requirements Standard: EN61131-2:2007 Test item Test description Value specified in standard EN61000-4-2 An electrostatic discharge is applied to the • 8kV: Air discharge Electrostatic discharge immunity enclosure of the equipment. • 4kV: Contact discharge EN61000-4-3 An electric field is radiated to the product. 80% AM modulation @1kHz Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field •... -
Page 56: Appendix 2 External Dimensions
Appendix 2 External Dimensions CF26-SR The following figures show the dimensions of a code reader CF26-SR. M3- 4 (4x) 25.9mm 79.3mm 75.8mm M3- 4 (2x) 19.8mm 49.3mm 37mm 44mm 42.4mm M3- 4 (2x) 48.5mm 52mm 30.1mm 22.5mm APPX Appendix 2 External Dimensions... - Page 57 CF26-LR The following figures show the dimensions of a code reader CF26-LR. M3- 4 (2x) 94.5mm 91mm 25.9mm 35mm M3- 4 (2x) 64.5mm 37mm 44mm 42.4mm M3- 4 (2x) 48.5mm 52mm 30.1mm 22.5mm APPX Appendix 2 External Dimensions...
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Page 60: Revisions
REVISIONS *The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover. Revision date *Manual number Description June 2019 SH(NA)-082092ENG-A First edition Japanese manual number: SH-082091-A This manual confers no industrial property rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual. -
Page 61: Warranty
WARRANTY Please confirm the following product warranty details before using this product. 1. Gratis Warranty Term and Gratis Warranty Range If any faults or defects (hereinafter "Failure") found to be the responsibility of Mitsubishi occurs during use of the product within the gratis warranty term, the product shall be repaired at no cost via the sales representative or Mitsubishi Service Company. -
Page 62: Trademarks
TRADEMARKS The following are registered trademarks of Cognex Corporation: Cognex, 2DMAX, Advantage, AlignPlus, Assemblyplus, Check it with Checker, Checker, Cognex Vision for Industry, Cognex VSOC, CVL, DataMan, DisplayInspect, DVT, EasyBuilder, HotBars II , IDMax, In-Sight, Laser Killer, MVS-8000, OmniView,... - Page 64 Cognex Corporation www.cognex.com SH(NA)-082092ENG-A(1906)KWIX MODEL: CF26-U-E MODEL CODE:13JX0C HEAD OFFICE : TOKYO BUILDING, 2-7-3 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN NAGOYA WORKS : 1-14 , YADA-MINAMI 5-CHOME , HIGASHI-KU, NAGOYA , JAPAN When exported from Japan, this manual does not require application to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for service transaction permission.
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