Page 1 Vision Sensor FZ3 Series User’s Manual Cat. No. Z290-E1-01...
Page 2 When using the FZ3 Series, be sure to observe the following: • The FZ3 Series 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: Table Of Contents
Layout of Main Screen (RUN Window)…………………………………………………………………12 Layout of Edit Flow Window ……………………………………………………………………………15 Layout of Property Setting Window ……………………………………………………………………17 Checking System Configuration …………………………………………………………………………18 Basic Configuration of FZ3 Series………………………………………………………………………18 Preparing Controllers and Cameras ………………………………………………………………………19 Preparing Controllers ……………………………………………………………………………………19 Adjusting Cameras ………………………………………………………………………………………19 Intelligent Camera (with Lighting Function) ……………………………………………………………20 Input Operations ……………………………………………………………………………………………21...
Page 4 ADJUST Window …………………………………………………………………………………………60 RUN Window ……………………………………………………………………………………………60 Switching to the RUN Window …………………………………………………………………………62 Switching to the ADJUST Window ……………………………………………………………………62 Performing Test Measurement ……………………………………………………………………………63 Key Points for Adjustment …………………………………………………………………………………65 Stabilizing Measurement ………………………………………………………………………………65 Shortening Processing Time ……………………………………………………………………………67 Arranging the RUN Window ………………………………………………………………………………68 Displaying Multiple Windows Together ………………………………………………………………68 Changing Display Contents ……………………………………………………………………………69 Enlarging Measurement Images [Zoom Images] ……………………………………………………73 Displaying Flow and Detailed Results …………………………………………………………………73...
Page 5 Setting the Start-up Status [Startup Setting] …………………………………………………………112 Setting the RUN Window Display [RUN mode View Setting] ………………………………………114 Setting the RUN Window Shortcut [Create Shortcut] ………………………………………………115 Setting the Encoder Trigger [Encoder Trigger Setting] ……………………………………………115 Setting the STEP Input Detection Pulse Width [STEP Setting] ……………………………………116 Setting the RUN Window Password [Password Setting]……………………………………………117 Checking System Information [System Information] ………………………………………………119 6.
Page 6 Scan Edge Position ……………………………………………………………………………………211 Scan Edge Width ………………………………………………………………………………………212 Color Data ………………………………………………………………………………………………213 Gravity and Area ………………………………………………………………………………………214 Labeling …………………………………………………………………………………………………216 Label Data ………………………………………………………………………………………………217 Labeling+ ………………………………………………………………………………………………218 Defect ……………………………………………………………………………………………………222 Precise Defect …………………………………………………………………………………………222 Fine Matching……………………………………………………………………………………………223 Character Inspection……………………………………………………………………………………224 Date Verification ………………………………………………………………………………………225 Model Dictionary ………………………………………………………………………………………226 Barcode+…………………………………………………………………………………………………227 2D Code+ ………………………………………………………………………………………………228 Circle Angle ……………………………………………………………………………………………230 Compensate image ………………………………………………………………………………………231 Position Compensation…………………………………………………………………………………231...
Page 7 Display result ………………………………………………………………………………………………247 Result Display …………………………………………………………………………………………247 Display Image File ………………………………………………………………………………………247 Display Last NG Image …………………………………………………………………………………247 8. Appendixes ………………………………………………………………………………………………249 About Lenses ………………………………………………………………………………………………250 Error Messages and Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………256 FAQ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………259 During Start-up …………………………………………………………………………………………259 During Operation ………………………………………………………………………………………259 For Measurement ………………………………………………………………………………………260 About Parallel Interface ………………………………………………………………………………260 About Serial Interface (RS-232C/422 Connection) …………………………………………………261 Measurement Mechanism ………………………………………………………………………………262 Color Processing Mechanism …………………………………………………………………………262...
Page 8 The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings. Indicates relevant operational precautions that must be followed. Indicates operation-related suggestions from OMRON. Use of Quotation Marks and Brackets In this manual, menus and other items are indicated as follows.
Page 9: Before Operation
Before Operation This chapter describes the basic flow and preparations before beginning operation. Reference: Operation Flow (p.8) Reference: Layouts of Screens/Windows (p.9) Reference: Checking System Configuration (p.18) Reference: Preparing Controllers and Cameras (p.19) Reference: Input Operations (p.21) Reference: Returning Controller to Factory Settings (p.23) Reference: Saving Settings and Turning Power Off (p.24) FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 10: Operation Flow
Operation Flow Operation flow is explained here. Operation Flow FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 11: Layouts Of Screens/Windows
Layouts of Screens/Windows Screens vary with the status of the operation being performed. The structure of some typical screens and the functions for the various buttons are described here. Layout of Main Screen (ADJUST Window) This screen is used to check whether measurement is being performed correctly according to the set conditions.
Page 12 Menu Bar Select operations and settings menus related to measurement. Measurement Information Display Area Overall judgement Displays a scene's overall judgement result ( [OK]/ [NG]). Processing time Displays the time required for the measurement process. Status display Displays the scene group number, scene number, external output status, and image mode for the currently displayed scene.
Page 13 Starts/stops measurement. Switch to RUN mode ● Switches to the RUN window. Image Display Area Displays the measured image. Property setting buttons Displays the name of the currently selected processing item.Moving to the property setting window can be done by tapping here. Control Area Displays "Test measurement", "Flow", "Detail result", and "Image display".
Page 14: Layout Of Main Screen (Run Window)
Image display ● Sets the display method for the Image Display area. Measurement Manager Bar [Capture] Saves the content displayed on the monitor as an image. Reference: Set the save destination for captured images. (p.92) [LCD Off] (Displayed only with LCD-integrated controllers.) Turns off power to the LCD monitor.
Page 15 Measurement Information Display Area Overall judgement Displays a scene's overall judgement result ( [OK]/ [NG]). The judgement results for each processing unit are displayed in the Control area. Processing time Displays the time required for the measurement process. Scene Group Name, Scene Name Displays the scene group number and the scene number of the currently displayed scene.
Page 16 Control Area Displays [Flow], [Detail result], [Image display], and [Tool box]. Flow ● Displays the judgement results for the flow and each unit. 1. Moves to the top processing unit with an NG error. 2. Moves to the next processing unit with an NG error. Note The size of the processing unit buttons can be changed through [View] menu - [Display the enlarged flow] in the ●...
Page 17: Layout Of Edit Flow Window
Measurement Manager Bar [Capture] Saves the content displayed on the monitor as an image. Reference: Set the save destination for captured images. (p.92) [LCD Off] (Displayed only with LCD-integrated controllers.) Turns off power to the LCD monitor. Tap the bottom of the monitor screen to turn on power to the LCD monitor again.
Page 18 Searching can be performed to find out what position a processing item occupies in the unit list. The icon for the processing item to be searched for is selected in the processing item tree and clicked. This function is convenient when setting long flows. Select top/Select bottom ●...
Page 19: Layout Of Property Setting Window
below that item. Tapping the minus sign "-" of any item collapses the expanded contents. When "Ref. other Scene's flow" is checked, the scene select box and other scene flows are displayed. Guide Shows an explanation for the processing item selected in the processing item tree.These are used as reference when selecting processing items.
Page 20: Checking System Configuration
PC, measurement commands can be input and measurement results can be output from the external device. Basic Configuration of FZ3 Series *1: The touch pen is an accessory of a controller.
Page 21: Preparing Controllers And Cameras
Preparing Controllers and Cameras Preparing Controllers No special preparation is required with this product as processing items are pre-installed.Please check that the controller is switched on and that the Main screen is displayed. For details, see the User's Manual. The first time the program is started up, the Language Setting window is displayed, so select the language.
Page 22: Intelligent Camera (With Lighting Function)
Important When using a small-size digital camera, check that the model and serial number of the camera head ● and camera amplifier match.When a camera head and camera amplifier of different models and serial numbers are connected, they may not operate correctly. Intelligent Camera (with Lighting Function) Proper lighting is of crucial importance to vision sensors.
Page 23: Input Operations
Input Operations Input operations differ depending on the type of controller. Controller integrated with LCD: Operation with touch pen ● BOX-type controller: Operation with mouse and trackball ● Operation of Touch Pen With a Controller integrated with LCD, perform the following operations when operating the touch screen with the touch pen.
Page 24 Click Press the left mouse button once. Perform when selecting items, etc. Note This document primarily describes operations using the term "tapping". When using a mouse or trackball, read ● "Tapping" to mean "Clicking". Drag Move the mouse with the left mouse button held down. Input Operations FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 25: Returning Controller To Factory Settings
Returning Controller to Factory Settings All controller settings can be restored to factory default status (initialization). In addition, the controller can be restarted. Reference: Initializing Controller [System Initialization] (p.23) ● Reference: Restarting Controller [System Restart] (p.23) ● Initializing Controller [System Initialization] Restores the controller to factory default status.
Page 26: Saving Settings And Turning Power Off
Saving Settings and Turning Power Off Before turning off power to the controller, perform the following operations to save the data that you have set. The controller loads scene data from the flash memory each time it is started up. Therefore, the power is turned off without saving data to the flash memory and any changes made will not be saved.
Page 27 Power to the LCD monitor is turned off. Turning LCD On Again This function is specific to FZ3-300/700 series LCD monitor integrated controllers. Tap the lower part of the monitor screen. The LCD will then be switched on. FZ3 User's Manual Saving Settings and Turning Power Off...
Page 28 Saving Settings and Turning Power Off FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 29: Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)
Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow) A measurement flow consisting of a series of combined processing items is called a scene.This chapter explains how to create and edit scenes. Reference: What Is a Scene? (p.28) Reference: What Is a Scene Group? (p.32) Reference: Creating a Scene (p.33) Reference: Processing Item Selection Guidelines (p.35) Reference: Editing Processing Units in Scenes (p.48)
Page 30: What Is A Scene
What Is a Scene? Processing items for use with various measurement objects and measurement objectives are provided in this product. By combining and executing these processing items, measurement adapted to the purpose can be implemented. A combination of processing items is called a "scene" and scenes can be easily created by combining processing items that are suited to the measurement purpose from the list of processing items provided.
Page 31 Example) Normal measurement Note The processing item "Camera Image Input" is set in processing unit 0 beforehand. ● FZ3 User's Manual What Is a Scene?
Page 32 Example) When adding Position Compensation for two measurement objects in the same field of view What Is a Scene? FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 33 Example) When judging type from the image and dividing later inspection conditions according to type (branch processing) FZ3 User's Manual What Is a Scene?
Page 34: What Is A Scene Group
What Is a Scene Group? A "scene group" refers to a grouping of 32 individual scenes.Creating a scene group is convenient when increasing the number of scenes and when managing a number of scenes according to category. USB memory is required for creating a scene group.Scene group 0 is saved in the controller while scene groups 1 to 31 are saved in USB memory.
Page 35: Creating A Scene
Creating a Scene This section explains methods for adding a new processing unit to a scene. Display the scene to edit on the Main screen. Reference: Switching Scenes and Scene Groups (p.50) Tap [Edit flow] in Toolbar. The Edit Flow window is displayed. Select a processing item to be added from the processing item tree.
Page 36 Continue to add processing units.Repeat the steps after Reference: 3 (p.33) . Note Limitations on settings ● The number of image input processing items that can be used is limited. Reference: About Limits on the Number of Image Input Processing Items Used (p.293) Either tap the icon of the processing unit to be set or tap the Set button.
Page 37: Processing Item Selection Guidelines
Processing Item Selection Guidelines Processing items for performing measurement are provided with this product. Application-oriented measurement can be configured by combining processing items or changing the settings of processing items. The method for searching for processing items appropriate to the target measurement is shown here. Reference: Selecting Measurement Processing Items Using a Chart (p.35) ●...
Page 38 Position Compensation Processing Item Selection Guidelines FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 39 Locating (Measurement Objects Not Inclined) FZ3 User's Manual Processing Item Selection Guidelines...
Page 40 Locating (Measurement Objects Inclined) Internal and External Inspection Processing Item Selection Guidelines FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 41 Presence Inspection Dimension Inspection/Measurement FZ3 User's Manual Processing Item Selection Guidelines...
Page 42 Burr Inspection Text Comparison/Inspection Processing Item Selection Guidelines FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 43 Defect/Contamination Inspection Quantity Inspection/Measurement FZ3 User's Manual Processing Item Selection Guidelines...
Page 44: Selecting Measurement Processing Items According To The Measurement Method And Purpose
Inspection for Presence of Different Objects Hole Position Measurement Selecting Measurement Processing Items According to the Measurement Method and Purpose This section describes methods for selecting processing items appropriate to different measurement objectives such as counting quantities, checking for deformation, and checking for contamination. Reference: Measuring Positions (p.43) ●...
Page 45 Reference: Measuring Folding of Papers and Sheets (p.45) ● Reference: Checking the Interior/Exterior and Direction (p.45) ● Reference: Checking for Mixing of Different Objects (p.46) ● Reference: Checking for Deformation (p.47) ● Reference: Inspecting Characters (p.47) ● Measuring positions Method, References objective [ECM Search]...
Page 46 Detecting defects and foreign materials Method, objective References Detecting defects, contaminations [Defect] and spots on plain measurement Effective for detection of contamination or spots on plain backgrounds. objects Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Defect" (p.208) [Defect] Effective for exterior detection of scratches and burrs on parts. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Defect"...
Page 47 Measuring dimensions Method, References objective Measuring [Edge Position] width of Effective when measuring the width of measurement objects. measurement Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Edge Position" (p.114) objects [Edge Position] [Calculation] Dimension To measure the dimensions of finished products, combine [Edge Position] and [Calculation]. Use inspection of [Edge Position] to measure position, and [Calculation] to calculate dimensions by calculating the finished...
Page 48 [Fine Matching] Effective when there are patterns on the background of markings, markings have a complex shape, or precision is required for measurement of markings. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Fine Matching" (p.224) When precision is required for measurement of markings Checking for mixing of different objects Method, objective...
Page 49 Checking for deformation Method, objective References [Flexible Search] Deformation checking Effective when performing inspection for deformation of measurement objects based when there are multiple on multiple acceptable shapes. acceptable shapes Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Flexible Search" (p.53) [Fine Matching] When more precisely Effective when inspecting the shape of work pieces to a high degree of precision..
Page 50: Editing Processing Units In Scenes
Editing Processing Units in Scenes In the Edit Flow window, editing buttons in the window can be used to change the order of processing units within the scene or to delete processing units. Searching processing units ( ● Convenient when the processing unit you want to select is not displayed on the screen. Selecting a processing unit ( ●...
Page 51 Setting details of a processing unit ( ● Sets the properties of any processing unit in a scene. Shift area( ● Changes related figure data in one batch. Creating a folder ( ● Select when multiple processing units are to be managed as one group. Operating processing units as a group ( ●...
Page 52: Switching Scenes And Scene Groups
Switching Scenes and Scene Groups Set-up can be changed by changing the scene. With factory settings, the default display is scene 0 when the power is switched on. In addition, multiple scenes can be created (Scene 1 to 31). Also, when combined with the scene group function, up to 1024 scenes can be set. Instructions for switching scene groups and scenes can also be performed from external devices.
Page 53 Tap [Switch] for the scene group. The Switch Scene Group window is displayed. Switch to the scene group to edit. Tap [ ] and select the scene group to edit. Select whether a scene group should be saved when switching to another scene group. Setting value Setting item...
Page 54: Editing Scenes
Editing Scenes Copying a Scene Copies and pastes scenes within a scene group. This is a convenient function for reusing a created scene with only one portion being changed. On the Main screen, tap [Scene] - [Scene maintenance]. The Scene Maintenance window is displayed. In the scene list, tap the source scene to copy, and then tap [Copy].
Page 55: Renaming A Scene And Adding A Description
Tap [Clear]. A confirmation message is displayed. Tap [Yes]. Scene data is cleared. Tap [Close]. Renaming a Scene and Adding a Description Arbitrary descriptions can be added to each scene.This is convenient for making settings more easily understandable when managing many scenes. On the Main screen, tap [Scene] - [Scene maintenance].
Page 56 Set "Scene name", "Author" and "Note". Tap [...] for each item. The soft keyboard is displayed. Set the name and a description. "Scene name" and "Author" cannot be longer than 15 characters, and "Note" cannot be longer than 255 characters. ゜...
Page 57: Editing Scene Groups
Editing Scene Groups Copying or deleting can be done by scene group and scene groups can be arbitrarily renamed. Note Make sure to check that a USB memory device has been inserted before performing this operation. ● Copying a Scene Group On the Main screen, tap [Scene] - [Scene maintenance].
Page 58: Deleting A Scene Group
Deleting a Scene Group Delete scene group data. The data to be deleted is shown as follows. Names set for a scene group ● All scene data within a scene group ● On the Main screen, tap [Scene] - [Scene maintenance]. The Scene Maintenance window is displayed.
Page 59 Set "Scene group name". Tap [...] for the "Scene group name". The soft keyboard is displayed. Enter a new name. Use 15 characters or less to Input words. Tap [Close]. FZ3 User's Manual Editing Scene Groups...
Page 60 Editing Scene Groups FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 61: Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation
Performing Test Measurement /Starting Operation This chapter describes tests methods for checking whether correct measurement can be performed at the set conditions and describes useful functions for operation. Reference: ADJUST Window and RUN Window (p.60) Reference: Performing Test Measurement (p.63) Reference: Key Points for Adjustment (p.65) Reference: Arranging the RUN Window (p.68) Reference: Useful Functions for Operation (p.76)
Page 62: Adjust Window And Run Window
ADJUST Window and RUN Window After test measurement and remeasurement are performed, check the measurement results. If there are problems, adjust the processing item setting values of the processing units.If the measurement results are stable, switch to the RUN window and perform measurement. This section describes the ADJUST window and RUN window.
Page 63 Normal Mode RUN Window When processing is taking a long time, it is necessary to check processing items and setting values. The time required for measurement is also displayed with the measurement results, so use this for reference. Fast View Mode RUN Window Simplifies display items and makes the display speed faster.
Page 64: Switching To The Run Window
Switching to the RUN Window Tap [Switch to RUN mode] in the ADJUST window. Window switches to the RUN window. Note You can make settings so that the RUN window is displayed whenever power to the controller is turned on. ●...
Page 65: Performing Test Measurement
Performing Test Measurement Test whether the intended measurement processing can be performed with the current setting contents.Look at test results and adjust the property settings of each processing unit. Perform measurement according to the conditions set in the displayed scene. Display the Main screen (ADJUST window).
Page 66 Note Test images can be saved.This function is called the logging function. After setting conditions, these test ● images can be used in performing test measurement again. Reference: Logging Measurement Values and Measurement Images (p.82) Important The measurement interval and display update interval will vary for continuous measurement with test ●...
Page 67: Key Points For Adjustment
Key Points for Adjustment This section describes key points for adjustment when aiming to improve measurement precision and shorten measurement time. Stabilizing Measurement This section describes key points for adjustment when measurement is not stable. There are two methods for improving measurement precision: Performing processing of images loaded from the camera (filtering) or adjusting settings and parameters.
Page 68 Erosion ● When there is bright noise in an image, bright areas are contracted to eliminate bright noise. When contrast of measurement images is low (defect inspection is unstable) The filtering items "Extract vertical edges", "Extract horizontal edges", and "Extract edges" are effective. Extract vertical edges ●...
Page 69: Shortening Processing Time
Shortening Processing Time Find out which processing units are taking the most time and adjust the parameters of these processing items taking time. Insert the processing item "Elapsed Time" after the processing unit for which time is to be measured. Execute measurement.
Page 70: Arranging The Run Window
Arranging the RUN Window Displaying Multiple Windows Together Multiple images can be displayed side by side in the Image Display area. In "Image display" of the Main screen Control area, tap [ ] of the "Image layout" menu and select the number of images to be displayed. The camera image view in the Image Display area switches according to the selected contents.
Page 71: Changing Display Contents
4 images are viewed together with one each at the left, right, upper, and lower positions. 4 images Suitable for when 4 cameras are connected and images are to be checked all at one time. Displays four small images at the bottom and also one larger selected image. This view is preferable when you wish to check details of a certain image when four cameras are connected.
Page 72 From the measurement flow, tap the processing unit to be displayed. Set each item in [Image display] of the Control area. Item Description This item changes the camera image mode. Image mode Reference: Image Mode List (p.70) Measurement results are displayed as a list in the Image Display area. Display contents are classified into "Input image"...
Page 73 The latest NG error image resulting from an overall judgement is displayed. The latest measurement results are always shown in overall judgement and measurement time. In Last NG this case, the overall judgement result and measurement time may conflict with the camera images. Also, during continuous measurement, "Last NG"...
Page 74 List of Sub Image Numbers Classification Processing item Sub image number and display 0: Measurement image ECM Search 1: Measurement image displayed with matching edges overlaid 0: Measurement image Edge Position 1: Profile display 0: Measurement image Edge Pitch 1: Profile display 0: Measurement image Scan Edge Position 1: Scan region...
Page 75: Enlarging Measurement Images [Zoom Images]
Enlarging Measurement Images [Zoom Images] Set the measurement image zoom status (magnification and display position).During display of multiple images, magnification can be set for each image. On the Main screen, tap [View] - [Zoom images]. A magnification setting tab is displayed in the top right of the measurement image. Set the magnification as required.
Page 76: Switching The Run Window To Fast View Mode [Select Run Mode]
When displaying both the flow and detailed results, you can change the size of the Display area of the flow and detailed results by dragging [Detail result]. Switching the RUN Window to Fast View Mode [Select RUN Mode] Switches the mode of the RUN window.Fast view mode simplifies display items and makes the display speed faster.
Page 77: Changing Display Contents On The Run Window Measurement Information Display Area
Set value Description [Factory default] [RUN - normal mode] Selects which mode is used to display the RUN ● RUN - fast view mode window. ● Tap [OK]. The Select RUN Mode window closes. Changing Display Contents on the RUN Window Measurement Information Display Area The display contents on the RUN window measurement information display area can be changed.
Page 78: Useful Functions For Operation
Useful Functions for Operation Remeasuring Saved Images Images from when measurement, including test measurement, was performed can be saved.Remeasurement can be performed with saved images after conditions are adjusted in order to check whether the adjustment is appropriate. The logging function is used for saving images. Reference: Setting Logging Conditions [Logging Setting] (p.84) Images that can be remeasured include images saved in the controller and images saved in USB...
Page 79: Improving Adjustment Efficiency
Tap [OK]. The path and file name of the image are displayed under [Select image]. Check "Measure using selected img (Re-meas.)". Tap [Measure] in the toolbar on the Main screen. Measurement of the selected image is performed. Note About Auto Re-meas. ●...
Page 80 If OK is selected If NG is selected Select the processing for the measured image. For "Adjust setting" Tap the [Adjust setting] button. For "Move Image file" Specify the save destination and tap [OK]. Useful Functions for Operation FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 81: Changing Judgement Conditions Without Stopping Measurement
Tap the [Move Image file] button. Tap the [Skip] button to skip processing and remeasure the next image. Changing Judgement Conditions without Stopping Measurement Using the simplified non-stop adjustment function makes it possible to change the judgement conditions of processing units of the currently displayed scene without stopping the measurement processing being executed.
Page 82 Tap the icon of the processing unit with the judgement condition to be adjusted. The window for the judgement conditions of the selected processing unit is displayed. If you tap the icon of a processing unit that does not have a "Judgement condition" setting item, a Judgement window is not displayed.
Page 83: Changing Regions As A Batch [Shift Area]
The simplified non-stop adjustment mode ends. Note If [Switch to ADJUST mode] is tapped while executing simplified non-stop adjustment, the simplified ● non-stop adjustment mode is automatically ended and the screen switches to the ADJUST window. Changing Regions as a Batch [Shift area] Figure data for multiple processing items can be changed as a batch.
Page 84: Monitoring Measurement Value Trends
Tap [OK]. The change is registered. Monitoring Measurement Value Trends By monitoring the trend in measurement values, the occurrence of defects can be prevented in advance and this information can also be helpful in NG error occurrence cause analysis.Use the processing item [Trend Monitor] to monitor the measurement values.
Page 85 following kinds of adjustment. Logging Current Image [Save Last Logging Image] This section explains the method for logging the latest input image being displayed. On the Main screen, tap [Measure] - [Save last logging image]. The Logging Setting window is displayed. FZ3 User's Manual Useful Functions for Operation...
Page 86 Set the logging images save destination. Specify the image file save destination (RAMDisk or USB memory). Edit the file name as required. Tap [OK]. After the logging operation is complete, the Save Last Logging Image window closes. Setting Logging Conditions [Logging Setting] Set the logging timing and the save destination.
Page 87 Set value Setting item [Factory Description default] No images are saved. [None] When logging images with the processing item "Image Logging", select [None]. Image Only NG Only images with an overall judgement of NG are saved. Logging All measured images are saved. Note, however, that some images may not be saved if "Measurement"...
Page 88 "Save to memory + file" setting example and save destination Example of setting Save destination Folder name: USBDisk Saving will be performed as follows for the settings example ● Prefix: image_ on the left ● "Switch saving folder by scene": OK image save destination: ●...
Page 89 Set value Setting item [Factory Description default] [None] Measurement data is not saved. Measurement data is saved when an NG error occurs in a unit before Data Only NG "Data Logging".If an NG error occurs after the "Data Logging" Logging processing unit, data logging is not performed.
Page 90: Analyzing Logging Data
Note About image logging When the number of files in the save destination folder increases, the time needed for image saving increases. ● If [Camera Image Input] is used several times in a flow, the image from the last [Camera Image Input] is saved. ●...
Page 91 Use Excel graphing and functions to process and analyze data. For example, the optimum threshold value can be calculated. Comparing Logging Data and Logging Images Compare image and measurement data to confirm correctness and to make analyzing trends for when NG occurs easier.
Page 92: Clearing Measurement Results
measurement IDs based on the measurement date and time. In this way, measurement data can be made to always correspond with image data. Verify data with the measurement ID. Clearing Measurement Results Clears all of the currently displayed scenes. This function sets the expression which calculates the measurement count, and is convenient when that count is to be reset.
Page 93: Capturing Screens
Note If you want to keep the logged images as files, save the logged images to the USB memory device by tapping ● [Data] - [Save to file] - [Logging image] before clearing them. Reference: Saving Logging Images to RAMDisk/USB Device (p.100) Capturing Screens The contents displayed in the monitor screen can be captured.Saved images can be loaded into the PC and pasted to documents.
Page 94 Setting the Save Destination for Captured Images Sets the save destination for the image captured with the screen capture function. On the Main screen, tap the [System] menu - [Screen capture] - [Screen capture setting]. The Screen Capture Setting window is displayed. Specify the save destination for captured images.
Page 95: Saving/Loading Data
Saving/Loading Data This chapter explains methods for saving and loading settings data and image data. Reference: Basic Knowledge about Data Saving (p.94) Reference: Saving Settings Data to Controller Memory (p.96) Reference: Saving Settings Data to RAMDisk/USB Device (p.98) Reference: Saving Logging Images to RAMDisk/USB Device (p.100) Reference: Copying/Moving Files (p.101) Reference: Loading Settings Data to Controller (p.103) FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 96: Basic Knowledge About Data Saving
Basic Knowledge about Data Saving This section explains methods for saving and loading settings data and image data. About Saving Areas The following saving areas can be used with this device. Saving area Description Flash Settings data is saved in this area.Data is held even after the power is turned off. memory This is the area where images are temporarily stored when logging images using the On-board...
Page 97 Important When the BOX controller is used If USB memory devices are separately connected to adjacent USB interfaces, the contact between USB ● memory devices may possibly lead to failure or damage. FZ3 User's Manual Basic Knowledge about Data Saving...
Page 98: Saving Settings Data To Controller Memory
Saving Settings Data to Controller Memory Saves system data and scene group data on the controller's flash memory. Make sure to save settings data when settings have been changed. Important If "Save to file" is performed for system + scene group 0 data, the data being saved will also be saved to the ●...
Page 99 Note If a USB memory device is not plugged in, a check message is displayed. ● If [OK] is tapped, only system data is saved in the controller flash memory. FZ3 User's Manual Saving Settings Data to Controller Memory...
Page 100: Saving Settings Data To Ramdisk/Usb Device
Saving Settings Data to RAMDisk/USB Device Saves the setting data file to the RAM Disk or USB memory. The data that can be saved is as follows. Data Description System data Settings data, such as the [System] menu settings contents, which is shared within the (*.ini) controller Scene data...
Page 101 Tap [OK]. The window showing transfer status is displayed, and the data is sent to the save destination. FZ3 User's Manual Saving Settings Data to RAMDisk/USB Device...
Page 102: Saving Logging Images To Ramdisk/Usb Device
Saving Logging Images to RAMDisk/USB Device Logged image data in the controller memory is saved to RAMDisk or USB memory. Reference: About Saving Areas (p.94) When saving to USB memory, plug a USB memory device into the controller. On the Main screen, tap [Data] - [Save to file]. The Save to File window is displayed.
Page 103: Copying/Moving Files
Copying/Moving Files Files can be copied or moved between the controller RAM Disk and USB memory. Images and data saved on the RAM Disk are deleted if the power is turned off. If you wish to keep these images and data, copy or move them to the USB memory. The types of files that can be copied/moved are as follows: Settings data (scene data, scene group data, system data) ●...
Page 104 Tap [OK]. The window showing transfer status is displayed, and the data is sent to the save destination. Copying/Moving Files FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 105: Loading Settings Data To Controller
Loading Settings Data to Controller Loads the settings data saved in an external device to the controller. The scene name and scene group name that have been loaded are displayed in the measurement information display area. Note If "Load from file" is performed for system + scene group 0 data, the data being loaded will also be saved to the ●...
Page 106 Loading Settings Data to Controller FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 107: Changing The System Environment
Changing the System Environment This chapter describes settings related to the controller system environment. Reference: Setting Conditions for Camera Use (p.106) Reference: Setting Conditions Related to Operation during Measurement (p.108) Reference: Setting the System Operation Environment (p.110) FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 108: Setting Conditions For Camera Use
Setting Conditions for Camera Use Checking Camera Connections [Camera Connection] Verify whether or not cameras are connected.This section includes no special settings. On the Main screen, tap the [System] menu - [Camera] - [Camera connection]. The Camera Connection window is displayed. Verify the connection status.
Page 109 Note The STGOUT pulse width is set in "Electronic flash setting" of the [Camera Image Input] processing item. ● Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Electronic Flash Setting" (p.17) On the Main screen, tap the [System] menu - [Camera] - [Inter-camera setting]. The Inter-camera Setting window is displayed.
Page 110: Setting Conditions Related To Operation During Measurement
Setting Conditions Related to Operation during Measurement With operation during measurement, the following items can be changed. Operation when the next STEP signal is input during measurement ● Saving of scene groups during scene group switching ● On the Main screen, tap the [Measure] menu - [Measure setting]. The Measurement Setting window is displayed.
Page 111 Note The settings of "Save scene group on scene switch" are linked with the settings of the Switch Scene ● Group window.Settings specified later override the previous ones. Reference: Switching Scenes and Scene Groups (p.50) Tap [OK]. The display returns to the Main screen. FZ3 User's Manual Setting Conditions Related to Operation during Measurement...
Page 112: Setting The System Operation Environment
Setting the System Operation Environment Sets the controller's operation environment. The following settings are available. Reference: Setting the Date and Time [Date-time Setting] (p.110) ● Reference: Selecting the Language [Language Setting] (p.110) ● Reference: Setting the Fan Rotation Speed [Fan Control Setting] (p.111) ●...
Page 113: Setting The Fan Rotation Speed [Fan Control Setting]
Note When a controller with default factory settings is started up, the Language Setting window is automatically ● displayed. The controller factory default setting is Japanese language display.If the language setting is changed to ● English, the system automatically restarts. On the Main screen, tap the [System] menu - [Controller] - [Language setting].
Page 114: Setting The Start-Up Status [Startup Setting]
Set value Description [Factory default] [Low rotation (Ambient temperature: 0 to +45 ° C)] Select a fan rotation ● High rotation (Ambient temperature: 0 to +50 ° C) speed. ● Tap [OK]. Important For the FZ3-3 /FZ3-H3 series, the fan control setting is fixed at low rotation. The setting cannot be ●...
Page 115 Set value Item Description [Factory default] Scene The selected scene/scene group will be the Checked scene/scene group at start-up. Specify startup The scene/scene group set in the controller scene, scene group [Unchecked] when "Data save" is executed will be the scene/scene group at start-up.
Page 116: Setting The Run Window Display [Run Mode View Setting]
[Normal] ● Normal (Fxxx series Sets the communication module. ● method) Serial/Ethernet Serial (Ethernet) PLC Link Normal/Normal (Fxxx series method): ● (SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/ External devices are communicated with One) using non-procedure communications. For the differences between Normal and Normal [Normal] ●...
Page 117: Setting The Run Window Shortcut [Create Shortcut]
Setting the RUN Window Shortcut [Create Shortcut] The short cut button can be added to the RUN window.The button is added to the tool box. On the Main screen, tap the [System] menu - [Controller] - [Create shortcut]. Set the functions to be added. Set the sequence as required.
Page 118: Setting The Step Input Detection Pulse Width [Step Setting]
Set the trigger detailed settings as required. Set value Setting item Description [Factory default] [Phase A] ● Trigger signal Sets the trigger signal. Phase Z ● When phase A [Every trigger pulse] ● Pulse reset Every rotation (Pulse Z) Sets the timing for resetting. ●...
Page 119: Setting The Run Window Password [Password Setting]
On the Main screen, tap the [System] menu - [Controller] - [STEP setting]. Set the filter width in the "STEP setting" area. Set value Setting item Description [Factory default] [100] ● ● STEP signal filter width [μs] Sets the filter width. ●...
Page 120 Specify each of the following items. Set value [Factory Description default] [Do not use a A password is not used for operation using the RUN window. password] A password is used when the following operations are performed with the RUN window.Place a check next to the operation items for which a password is to be set.
Page 121: Checking System Information [System Information]
Tap [OK]. The display returns to the Password Setting window. Tap [OK]. A confirmation message is displayed. Tap [OK]. The Password Setting window closes. Important Please contact us if you forget the passwords you set. ● Checking System Information [System Information] The controller model and measurement application version can be checked.
Page 122 Setting the System Operation Environment FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 123: Methods For Connecting And Communicating With External Devices
Methods for Connecting and Communicating with External Devices This chapter describes communication with external devices such as PCs and programmable controllers, etc. Reference: About Connecting with External Devices (p.122) Reference: Communicating through Serial Communication (PLC Link) (p.123) Reference: Controlling/Outputting through Serial Communication (Non-procedure) (p.145) Reference: Controlling/Outputting through Parallel Communication (p.178) Reference: Externally Outputting Data through FTP (p.192)
Page 124: About Connecting With External Devices
This protocol is appropriate when the PLC is used as an external device. The PLC supported by the FZ3 PLC Link protocol is the SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/One series PLC from OMRON. With a parallel interface, control such as measurement control, scene group switching, scene switching, clearing areas, clearing measurement values, clearing parallel terminals is possible.
Page 125: Communicating Through Serial Communication (Plc Link)
Communicating through Serial Communication (PLC Link) This section explains how to set the required communication specifications and the input format when using PLC Link to communicate with external devices. Communication Processing Flow (PLC Link) Communication between the PLC and FZ3 is performed using the 3 link areas indicated below: the command area, response area, and data area.
Page 126 Important Before setting the communication specifications, set the "Serial (Ethernet) " communication module to "PLC link ● (SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/One) ", store to the controller, then restart the system. Reference: Setting the Start-up Status [Startup Setting] (p.112) Use the same communication specification settings for the controller and the external device. ●...
Page 127 a.b.c.d a: 1 to 223 Default b: 0 to 255 Input the default gateway address. gateway c: 0 to 255 d: 0 to 255 [10.5.5.110] a.b.c.d a: 1 to 223 b: 0 to 255 DNS server Input the DNS server address. c: 0 to 255 d: 0 to 255 [10.5.5.1]...
Page 128: Setting Communication Specifications (Rs-232C/422-Plc Link)
Set value Setting item Description [Factory default] Command area [CIO Area(CIO)] ● Work Area(WR) ● Holding Bit Area(HR) Set the communication ● Area Auxiliary Bit Area(AR) area. ● DM Area (DM) ● EM Area(EMO) ● 0 to 99999 Set the communication Address address.
Page 129 In the communication setting area, set the following items. Set value Setting item Description [Factory default] [RS-232C] ● Interface Adjust to the PLC communication specifications. RS-422 ● 2400 ● 4800 ● [9600] ● Baud rate [bps] 19200 Adjust to the PLC communication specifications. [Note 1] ●...
Page 130 1 to 120 Set the time in which a timeout error will occur in Timeout [s] seconds. [Note 1]: If a speed of [38400 bps] or higher is selected, effective communication cannot be guaranteed depending on the cable length because speeds of over 20 kbps are not defined in RS-232C standards.In these cases, set the communication speed at [19200 bps] or lower.
Page 131: Memory Allocation (Plc Link)
0 to 99999 Set the communication Address [100] address. Data output area [CIO Area(CIO)] ● Work Area(WR) ● Holding Bit Area(HR) Set the communication ● Area Auxiliary Bit Area(AR) area. ● DM Area (DM) ● EM Area(EMO) ● 0 to 99999 Set the communication Address [200]...
Page 132 CMD-PARAM Command parameter Stores command parameters Response Area Controller to PLC (FZ3) Response area Name top channel BUSY FLG Control output GATE (2CH) Command code CMD-CODE (2CH) Response code RES-CODE (2CH) Response data RES-DATA (Length changeable) · · · Signal Signal name Function CMD-FLG...
Page 133: Command Control (Plc Link)
DATA6 Output data 6 DATA7 Output data 7 Signal Signal name Function The data set in the output processing items is output. Output data DATA0-7 When there are multiple processing items, data is overwritten to this area while "handshaking" is performed. Command Control (PLC Link) This section explains each command used in PLC Link.
Page 134 Command (PLC to Controller) Command area Command Description 15-12 11-8 top channel code 1010 0001 0000 0001 0000 Set command 0010 0000 0000 0001 0000 codes. Response (Controller to PLC) Response area Description 15-12 11-8 top channel 0001 0000 0001 0000 Command code 0000...
Page 135 Command (PLC to Controller) Command area Command Description 15-12 11-8 top channel code 1030 0001 0000 0011 0000 Set command 0010 0000 0000 0001 0000 codes. Response (Controller to PLC) Response area Description 15-12 11-8 top channel 0001 0000 0011 0000 Command code 0000...
Page 136 Command (PLC to Controller) Command area Command Description 15-12 11-8 top channel code 3010 0011 0000 0001 0000 Set command 0010 0000 0000 0001 0000 codes. Response (Controller to PLC) Response area Description 15-12 11-8 top channel 0011 0000 0001 0000 Command code 0000...
Page 137 Response (Controller to PLC) Response area Description 15-12 11-8 top channel 0001 0000 0000 0000 Command code 0000 0000 0010 0000 Store response target command codes. 0000 0000 0000 0000 Response code Command execution result OK: 0 (0000 0000) 0000 0000 0000 0000...
Page 138 — 0000 0000 0000 0000 Specify the scene No. — 0000 0000 0000 0000 Response (Controller to PLC) Response area Description 15-12 11-8 top channel 0001 0000 0000 0000 Command code 0000 0000 0011 0000 Store response target command codes. 0000 0000 0000...
Page 139 Command (PLC to Controller) Command Command area Description 15-12 11-8 code top channel 1000 0001 0000 0000 0000 Set command codes. 0040 0000 0000 0100 0000 — 0000 0000 0000 0000 Specify the unit No. — 0000 0000 0000 0000 —...
Page 140 0000 0000 0000 0000 Month data: 1 to 12 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 Date data: 1 to 31 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 Time data: 0 to 23 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000...
Page 141 Command (PLC to Controller) Command Command area Description 15-12 11-8 code top channel 1000 0001 0000 0000 0000 Set command codes. 0050 0000 0000 0101 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 Specify the unit No. 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000...
Page 142: Data Output (Plc Link)
Response (Controller to PLC) Response area Description 15-12 11-8 top channel 0010 0000 0000 0000 Command code 0000 0000 0101 0000 Store response target command codes. 0000 0000 0000 0000 Response code Command execution result OK: 0 (0000 0000) 0000 0000 0000 0000...
Page 143 Command to Response FZ3 User's Manual Communicating through Serial Communication (PLC Link)
Page 144 Data Output Communicating through Serial Communication (PLC Link) FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 145 Measurement Command Details FZ3 User's Manual Communicating through Serial Communication (PLC Link)
Page 146: Ladder Program Example (Plc Link)
Ladder Program Example (PLC Link) This section shows a PLC ladder program example. Communicating through Serial Communication (PLC Link) FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 147: Controlling/Outputting Through Serial Communication (Non-Procedure)
Controlling/Outputting through Serial Communication (Non-procedure) This section describes how to set required communication specifications and describes the I/O format for communication with external devices via serial interface (RS-232C/422 connection) using a free method with commands. Communication Processing Flow (Non-procedure) This section explains the processing flow of serial (non-procedure) communication. 1:1 connection Example) Input measurement command and acquire the results Setting Communication Specifications (Ethernet - Non-procedure)
Page 148 Important Before setting the communication specifications, set the "Serial (Ethernet) " communication module to either ● "Normal" or "Normal (Fxxx method) ", store to the controller, then restart the system. Reference: Setting the Start-up Status [Startup Setting] (p.112) Use the same communication specification settings for the controller and the external device. ●...
Page 149: Setting Communication Specifications (Rs-232C/422 - Non-Procedure)
Set value Setting item Description [Factory default] Address setting Set the IP address of the controller. When "Obtain an IP address automatically" is selected, the IP address of the controller will be Obtain an IP address automatically ● automatically obtained. [Use the following IP address] ●...
Page 150 Important Before setting the communication specifications, set the "Serial (RS-232C/422)" communication module to ● either "Normal" or "Normal (Fxxx series method)", store to the controller, then restart the system. Reference: Setting the Start-up Status [Startup Setting] (p.112) Use the same communication specification settings for the controller and the external device. ●...
Page 151: Checking Communication Status (Non-Procedure)
Data length ● [bit] ● [None] ● Parity ● Adjust to the PC communication specifications. Even ● ● Stop bit [bit] ● Flow control is not performed with software. If the time in which there is no response from external devices [None] reaches the timeout setting time, a timeout error occurs and an error message is displayed in the window.The parallel...
Page 152: Command Format (Non-Procedure)
Tap [Transfer]. Contents of "String" are displayed on the window. Check that there are no problems. Description [Send] Character strings sent from external devices are displayed. [Receive] Character strings received from external devices are displayed. Tap [OK]. The Serial window closes. Command Format (Non-procedure) This section explains the format of commands used in the non-procedure method.
Page 153: Command List (Non-Procedure)
Example of input format (SCENE command) Enter a delimiter at the end of commands. In this manual, delimiters are expressed with " ". Separate parameters with spaces. (Not required before delimiters.) In the following cases, an error occurs. The system quits abnormally and the return values are returned when an error occurs.
Page 154 Settings acquisition/change command Command Abbreviation Function References Acquires the current date and time DATE Reference: Detai l s (p.155) Sets the date/time Acquires the current image display status DISPCOND Reference: Detai l s (p.157) Changes the image display state Acquires settings related to image logging SYSDATA Reference: Detai l s (p.169) Changes settings related to image logging...
Page 155 <Parameters explanation> System + Specifies the name of the file to be read with a definite path (ex.: \USBDisk\abc.bkd). scene group Only files that are under the following systems and have a "BKD" extension can be read. data - RAMDisk File name - USBDisk Important...
Page 156 Important Do not turn off power to the controller until there is a response. ● (Example) When the currently used system + scene group 0 data is saved as "LABEL1.BKD" in the "IMG01" folder in the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned <Command>...
Page 157 <Response format> When processing is performed normally When processing is not performed normally Note If DATASAVE command is executed when using scene groups 1 to 31, system data is saved on the controller's ● flash memory and scene group data is saved to the USB memory. If there is no USB memory plugged in, ER is returned.
Page 158 (Example) When the current date and time is 08/30/2007, 12:30:00 <Command> <Response> Setting date and time Changes the date and time of the internal calendar timer in the controller. <Command format> <Response format> When processing is performed normally When processing is not performed normally <Parameters explanation>...
Page 159 Note <Hour: 2 digits>, <Minute: 2 digits>, and <Second: 2 digits> can be omitted during setting.Settings cannot be ● updated when these are omitted, however, and the previous time will be kept unchanged. Allowable omission patterns include "omitting <second> only", "omitting <minute> and <second>", omitting <hour>, <minute>, and <second>".
Page 160 <Command> <Response> Changing current image display status Changes the currently displayed image mode. <Command format> <Response format> When processing is performed normally When processing is not performed normally <Parameters explanation> Display 0: Changes the image modes of all the windows to "Through" image mode 1: Changes the image modes of all the windows to "Freeze"...
Page 161 <Command format> <Response format> When processing is performed normally When processing is not performed normally <Parameters explanation> Specifies the No. of the image data to be saved (0 to max. number of logging images (I_MAX)). Image data The maximum number of logging images can be a number with a maximum of 3 digits.The number of images will vary depending on the controller used and the camera connected.
Page 162 <Command format> <Response format> When processing is performed normally Normal Normal (Fxxx series) When processing is not performed normally Note About "Normal (Fxxx series method)" ● Reference: Setting the Start-up Status [Startup Setting] (p.112) <Parameters explanation> When "Data Output" is set in the flow, the measurement results are output. Measurement When "Data Output"...
Page 163 <Parameters explanation> The measurement results from the number of times continuous measurement is performed are Measurement output as a response. result Reference: Output Format (Non-procedure) (p.176) Completes continuous measurement Continuous measurement ends. <Command format> <Response format> When processing is performed normally When processing is not performed normally Note To output measurement results, insert a [Data Output] processing unit in the scene.
Page 164 <Command format> <Response format> When processing is performed normally When processing is not performed normally <Parameters explanation> Scene No. The acquired scene No. (currently used scene No.) is output as a response (0 to 31). (Example) When scene 0 is being used <Command>...
Page 165 When processing is not performed normally <Parameters explanation> Scene No. Specifies the scene No. after switching (0 to 31). (Example) When switching to scene 2 <Command> <Response> SCNGROUP or SG Acquires scene group No. Acquires the current scene group No. <Command format>...
Page 166 (Example) When scene group 0 is being used <Command> <Response> Switch the scene group No. Switches the scene group No. to be used. <Command format> <Response format> When processing is performed normally When processing is not performed normally <Parameters explanation> Scene group No.
Page 167 Important During parallel continuous measurement and when the STEP signal is input continuously, do not perform ● switching of the scene group. When this is performed, set "Unchecked" in "Save scene group on switch scene" in either of the settings items below. Switch Scene Group window Reference: Switching Scene Groups (p.50) ●...
Page 168 <Response> SCNSAVE Saves scene data. <Command format> <Response format> When processing is performed normally When processing is not performed normally <Parameters explanation> Scene No. Specifies the scene No. to save (0 to 31). Specifies the save destination and file name during saving with a definite path. Save destinations include directories under the following systems.Be sure to attach an "SCN"...
Page 169 SCRSWITCH Switches the ADJUST window/RUN window The currently displayed window switches to the ADJUST window or RUN window. - If the current window is the RUN window, it switches to the ADJUST window. - If the current window is the ADJUST window, it switches to the RUN window. <Command format>...
Page 170 (Example) When "LABEL.SGP" in the "IMG01" folder of the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned is loaded to scene group 3 <Command> <Response> Note For the USB memory drive, see Reference: About USB Drive Names (p.94) . ●...
Page 171 (Example) When data stored in scene group 3 is saved with the file name "LABEL.SGP" in the "IMG01" folder in the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned <Command> <Response> SYSDATA Acquires settings related to image logging Acquires settings related to current image logging.
Page 172 (Example) When the image logging setting is acquired when the setting for acquiring the current image logging save condition is 1 (save only for NG error) <Command> <Response> The current image logging save condition is "1: Only NG". Changes settings related to image logging Changes setting related to current image logging.
Page 173 (Example 1) When creating settings so that image logging is only performed during NG errors <Command> <Response> (Example 2) When the RAMDisk is set as the image logging save destination <Command> <Response> SYSLOAD Reads system data. <Command format> <Response format> When processing is performed normally When processing is not performed normally <Parameters explanation>...
Page 174 Important Do not turn off power to the controller until there is a response. ● (Example) When "LABEL.INI" in the "IMG01" folder of the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned is loaded <Command> <Response> SYSSAVE Saves system data. <Command format>...
Page 175 <Command> <Response> UNITDATA or UD Acquiring processing unit parameters and measurement values The set parameters and measurement values for the processing units set in the scene currently being used are acquired. <Command format> <Response format> When processing is performed normally When processing is not performed normally <Parameters explanation>...
Page 176 <Response> Changing processing unit parameters The set parameters for the processing units set in the scene currently being used are changed. <Command format> <Response format> When processing is performed normally When processing is not performed normally <Parameters explanation> Processing unit Specifies the processing unit No.
Page 177 (Example) When "Verification string" (external reference table value "139") in [Character Inspection] set as the 6th processing unit (processing unit number "5") is changed to "ABC" <Command> <Response> VERGET Acquires the controller version information. <Command format> <Response format> When processing is performed normally When processing is not performed normally <Parameters explanation>...
Page 178: Output Format (Non-Procedure)
<Response> Output Format (Non-procedure) If the processing unit [Data Output] is set in a scene, measurement results are sequentially output starting from the smallest data No. set in [Setting] of [Data Output]. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Data Output" (p.398) When Outputting ASCII Data Set the output format as "ASCII"...
Page 179 Binary Data Set the output format as "Binary" in [Setting] of the [Data Output] processing item. Output format The measurement data is multiplied by 1000 and output is continuous with 4 bytes per each data item. Negative numbers are output in 2's complement format. For a definition of 2's complement, see Reference: Terminology Explanations (p.271) .
Page 180: Controlling/Outputting Through Parallel Communication
Controlling/Outputting through Parallel Communication This section describes how to set communication specifications and the I/O format required when communicating with external devices through a parallel interface. Setting Communication Specifications (Parallel Interface) Set the controller communication specifications.Use the same communication specification settings for the controller and the external device.
Page 181 Set value Item [Factory Description default] [On at ● Select whether to turn on OR and DO0 to 15 when Output polarity On at judgement result is OK or when it is NG. ● Method to output measurement results without synchronizing [None] with external devices.
Page 182: Checking Communication Status (Parallel Interface)
Checking Communication Status (Parallel Interface) Check the communication status with the external devices connected with a parallel interface. You can check whether wiring and communication settings have been performed correctly. On the Main screen, tap [System] - [Communication] - [Parallel]. The Parallel window is displayed.
Page 183: I/O Format (Parallel Interface)
Change the contents to be sent. When switching between "ON"/"OFF" is performed, the changed contents are displayed on the monitors of external devices. Check for any problems. Tap [OK]. The Parallel window closes. I/O Format (Parallel Interface) Input Format When the Main screen is displayed, the following commands can be input. STEP signal ●...
Page 184 Input format (DI7 to DI0) Execute Command Command information Item Description Input example (DI7) (DI6, DI5) (DI4 to 0) ***** The controller does Continuous Measure continuously Input Example: not see this signal, so measurement during input of commands. 10000000 a setting of either 0 or 1 makes no difference.
Page 185: Timing Chart
Parallel Judgement Output The judgement results of judgement 0 to 15 set in the processing item [Parallel Judgement Output] are output to DO 0 to 15. Reference: "Processing Item List Manual", "Parallel Judgement Output" (p.406) Parallel Data Output The measurement values set in data 0 to 7 in the processing item [Parallel Data Output] are output in 16-bit format.
Page 186 Reference: Scene/Scene Group Switch (p.189) ● Reference: About multi-input function (p.190) ● When "Output Control" Is Set to "None" The controller outputs measurement results without synchronizing with external devices. Have the external devices detect the GATE signal of the controller, and load measurement results during ON status.
Page 187 Used to control the loading time of measurement results to external devices. ON for the time required for external devices to securely load measurement results. Set the output cycle so that the total output time is shorter than measurement interval (input interval GATE of STEP signal).
Page 188 Example) When 1 expressions are set in [Parallel Data Output]: Note The output signal functions the same as when "Output Control" is set to "None". ● Reference: When "Output Control" Is Set to "None" (p.184) Input signal Signal Function DI0 to 6 This is the execution trigger.
Page 189 Inputting a measurement trigger in the STEP signal Example) When 3 expressions are set in [Parallel Data Output]: Note The output signal functions the same as when "Output Control" is set to "None". ● Reference: When "Output Control" Is Set to "None" (p.184) Input signal Signal Function...
Page 190 Note When the communication specification "Output Control" is set to "Synchronization output", levels will be ● counted according to the number of times the STEP signal turns on. For this reason, perform settings so that results are output only once for each measurement.(1 unit for [Judgement Output], 1 data item for [Data Output]) Reference: Setting Communication Specifications (Parallel Interface) (p.178) Only designate the STEP signal for measurement command input.
Page 191 Note The output signal functions the same as when "Output Control" is set to "None". ● Reference: When "Output Control" Is Set to "None" (p.184) Scene/Scene Group Switch Output signal Signal Function Turns on when the controller is available for measurement and the RUN window is displayed. Turns off in the ADJUST window.
Page 192 Input signal Scene switching Signal Function DI0 to 4 Set Scene No. (0 to 31). This is the execution trigger. After DI0 to 6 is set, turn DI7 ON after an interval over 1 ms. BUSY signal is ON during execution of commands. After checking that the BUSY signal has turned on, turn DI7 OFF, and then turn DI0 to 6 OFF.
Page 193 Important Set the image mode to "Freeze". ● When loading images consecutively at high speed, there are restrictions on the number of images that can be ● loaded. In the condition in which the maximum number of images that can be loaded have been loaded, the READY signal is not turned ON until the measurement processing is complete.
Page 194: Externally Outputting Data Through Ftp
Externally Outputting Data through FTP The image logging file and data logging file saved in the controller can be output using FTP protocol. Important When sending or receiving files using the FTP function, make sure to create file names using one-byte ●...
Page 195: Communication Example
Set value Setting item [Factory Description default] Address setting Set the IP address of the controller. When "Obtain an IP address automatically" is selected, the IP address of the controller will be Obtain an IP address automatically ● automatically obtained. [Use the following IP address] ●...
Page 196 Folder name Description Network This folder is used for management.Data cannot be saved within this folder. This folder is for storing logging images and data files.When the RAMDisk is set as RAMDisk the save destination, files are stored in this folder. Displayed when a USBDisk is plugged into the controller.When the USBDisk is set USBDisk as the save destination, files are stored in this folder.
Page 197: External Reference Tables
External Reference Tables Input image Reference: Measurement Image Switching (p.198) Measurement Reference: Search (p.199) Reference: Flexible Search (p.200) Reference: Sensitive Search (p.201) Reference: ECM Search (p.203) Reference: EC Circle Search (p.204) Reference: Shape Search+ (p.206) Reference: Classification (p.208) Reference: Edge Position (p.209) Reference: Edge Pitch (p.210) Reference: Scan Edge Position (p.211) Reference: Scan Edge Width (p.212)
Page 198 Reference: Precise Defect (p.222) Reference: Fine Matching (p.223) Reference: Character Inspection (p.224) Reference: Date Verification (p.225) Reference: Model Dictionary (p.226) Reference: Barcode+ (p.227) Reference: 2D Code+ (p.228) Reference: Circle Angle (p.230) Compensate image Reference: Position Compensation (p.231) Reference: Trapezoidal Correction+ (p.231) Reference: Filtering (p.232) Reference: Background Suppression (p.232) Reference: Color Gray Filter (p.233)
Page 199 Reference: Get Unit Data (p.240) Reference: Set Unit Figure (p.240) Reference: Get Unit Figure (p.240) Reference: Trend Monitor (p.241) Reference: Image Logging (p.242) Reference: Data Logging (p.242) Reference: Elapsed Time (p.243) Reference: Wait (p.243) Branch Reference: Conditional Branch (p.244) Reference: DI Branch (p.244) Output result Reference: Data Output (p.245) Reference: Parallel Data Output (p.245)
Page 200: Input Image
Input image Measurement Image Switching Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Unit that outputs images subject to reset Target unit Set/Get 0 to 9999 Input image FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 201: Measurement
Measurement Search Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Correlation value Get only 0 to 100 Measure X Get only -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Measure Y Get only -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Measure angle Get only...
Page 202: Flexible Search
Lower limit of measure Y Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Upper limit of the angle Set/Get -180 to 180 Lower limit of the angle Set/Get -180 to 180 Upper limit of the corr. Set/Get 0 to 100 Lower limit of the corr. Set/Get 0 to 100 0: OFF...
Page 203: Sensitive Search
Reflect to overall judgement Set/Get 0: ON, 1: OFF 0: Correlation Search mode Set/Get 1: Shape 0: OFF With rotation Set/Get 1: ON Upper limit of the rotation angle Set/Get -180 to 180 Lower limit of the rotation angle Set/Get -180 to 180 Skipping angle Set/Get...
Page 204 Sub-region Number(Y) Get only 0 to 9 Sub-region Pos. X Get only -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Sub-region Pos. Y Get only -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 0: After scroll Output Coordinates Set/Get 1: Before scroll 0: OFF Calibration Set/Get 1:ON 0: ON Reflect to overall judgement Set/Get 1: OFF 0: OFF...
Page 205: Ecm Search
NG Sub-region (155,156 setting/ Set/Get 0 to 99 acquisition target) 0: Disabled Enabled/disabled of sub-region Set/Get 1: Enabled 0: Search Measurement type of sub-region Set/Get 1: ColorData -1: No processing item 0: OFF Display cursor (position) Set/Get 1: ON 0: OFF Display cursor (Sub-region Pos.) Set/Get 1: ON...
Page 206: Ec Circle Search
Detection point X Set/Get -99999.9999 to 9999.9999 Detection point Y Set/Get -99999.9999 to 9999.9999 Reference X Set/Get 0 to 99999.9999 Reference Y Set/Get 0 to 99999.9999 Upper limit of the corr. Set/Get 0 to 100 Lower limit of the corr. Set/Get 0 to 100 Upper limit of measure X...
Page 207 0: OFF Calibration Set/Get 1:ON Reference X Set/Get 0 to 9999 Reference Y Set/Get 0 to 9999 0: Black Target Set/Get 1 : White 2: Black and white 0: Yes Edge color specification Set/Get 1: No Circle color R Set/Get 0 to 255 Circle color G Set/Get...
Page 208: Shape Search
1003 + N x 4 Radius Get only 0 to 99999.9999 (N = 0 to 255) Shape Search+ Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Correlation value Get only 0 to 100 Measure X...
Page 209 Upper limit of the scale Set/Get 100 to 110 Lower limit of the scale Set/Get 90 to 100 0: Reverse Reverse Set/Get 1: No reverse Detection point X Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Detection point Y Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Reference X Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Reference Y...
Page 210: Classification
Classification Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG -1: No models found Index Get only 0 to 35 -1: No models found Model No. Get only 0 to 4 Correlation value Get only 0 to 100...
Page 211: Edge Position
Upper limit of the angle Set/Get -180 to 180 Lower limit of the angle Set/Get -180 to 180 Upper limit of the corr. Set/Get 0 to 100 Lower limit of the corr. Set/Get 0 to 100 Edge Position Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured)
Page 212: Edge Pitch
Edge Pitch Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Number of Edge Pins Get only 0 to 999 Average pitch Get only 0 to 99999.9999 Max. pitch Get only 0 to 99999.9999 Min.
Page 213: Scan Edge Position
Scan Edge Position Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Peak edge position X Get only 0 to 99999.9999 Peak edge position Y Get only 0 to 99999.9999 Bottom edge position X Get only 0 to 99999.9999...
Page 214: Scan Edge Width
Lower limit of the maximum edge position X Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Upper limit of the maximum edge position Y Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Lower limit of the maximum edge position Y Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Upper limit of the minimum edge position X Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Lower limit of the minimum edge position X...
Page 215: Color Data
0: After scroll Output Coordinates Set/Get 1: Before scroll Calibration Get only 0: OFF, 1: ON Reflect to overall judgement Set/Get 0: ON, 1: OFF Edge color specification Set/Get 0: OFF, 1: ON Edge color R Set/Get 0 to 255 Edge color G Set/Get 0 to 255...
Page 216: Gravity And Area
Average B component value Get only 0 to 255 Color difference Get only 0 to 442 Color deviation Get only 0 to 219.9705 Density average Get only 0.000 to 255.000 (for monochrome cameras only) Density deviation value Get only 0.000 to 127.000 (for monochrome cameras only) Reference average value Get only...
Page 217 Register the max. color hue Set/Get 0 to 359 Register the min. color hue Set/Get 0 to 359 Register the max. color saturation Set/Get 0 to 255 Register the min. color saturation Set/Get 0 to 255 Register the max. color brightness Set/Get 0 to 255 Register the min.
Page 218: Labeling
Labeling Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Number of labels 0 to 2500 Area 0 to 999999999.9999 Gravity X -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Gravity Y -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Reference area 0 to 999999999 Reference X -99999.9999 to 99999.9999...
Page 219: Label Data
Upper limit of the area Set/Get 0 to 999999999.9999 Lower limit of the area Set/Get 0 to 999999999.9999 Upper limit of the gravity X Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Lower limit of the gravity X Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Upper limit of the gravity Y Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Lower limit of the gravity Y...
Page 220: Labeling
Label unit Set/Get None (-1) to 9999 Label No. Set/Get 0 to 2499 Upper limit of the area Set/Get 0 to 999999999.9999 Lower limit of the area Set/Get 0 to 999999999.9999 Upper limit of gravity X Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Lower limit of gravity X Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999...
Page 221 0: Black 1 : White Background color Set/Get 2: Red 3: Green 4: Blue Reference X Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Reference Y Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 0: OFF Inverse area Set/Get 1: ON 0: OFF Filling up holes Set/Get 1: ON 0: OFF Outside trimming Set/Get...
Page 222 Dynamic binary average filter size Set/Get 3 to 255 (for monochrome cameras only) Reference angle Set/Get -180 to 180 0: AND Extraction condition setting Set/Get 1: OR 0: Area 1: Gravity X 2: Gravity Y 3: Gravity XY 4: Elliptic axis angle 5: Elliptic major axis 6: Elliptical approximate minor axis 7: Ratio of approximate ellipse...
Page 223 0: OFF 1: Area 2: Gravity X 3: Gravity Y 4: Elliptic axis angle 5: Elliptic major axis 6: Elliptic mainor axis 7: Ratio for flat approximate ellipse 8: Width of circumscribed rectangle 9: Height of circumscribed rectangle 601 + N x 10 Extraction condition Set/Get 10: Upper left X coordinate of circumscribed...
Page 224: Defect
Judgement condition feature quantity 1700 + N Get only -999999999.9999 to 999999999.9999 (N = 0 to 99) (Label No. 0 to 99) Defect Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Defect Get only 0 to 999...
Page 225: Fine Matching
Gravity X Get only 0 to 999999999.9999 Gravity Y Get only 0 to 999999999.9999 0: ON Reflect to overall judgement Set/Get 1: OFF Size X Set/Get 4 to 64 Size Y Set/Get 4 to 64 Sampling interval X Set/Get 1 to 64 Sampling interval Y Set/Get 1 to 64...
Page 226: Character Inspection
0: OFF Perturbation Set/Get 1: ON Difference Set/Get 0 to 255 0: Binary Inspection Set/Get 1: Labeling Label No. Set/Get 0 to 2499 0: Area ascending 1: Area descending 2: X ascending Sort condition Set/Get 3: X descending 4: Y ascending 5: Y descending Upper limit of label area condition Set/Get...
Page 227: Date Verification
Dictionary candidate point level usage 0: Not used Set/Get flag 1 : Used Rough candidate Set/Get 0 to 100 Detail candidate Set/Get 0 to 100 0: Not used Dictionary correlation usage flag Set/Get 1 : Used Lower limit of the corr. Set/Get 0 to 100 Upper limit of chara.
Page 228: Model Dictionary
0: Last day of now Month end adjust Set/Get 1: First day of next 2: Gap day of next Back margin Set/Get 0 to 99 Ahead margin Set/Get 0 to 99 0: Not used Code year 1 flag Set/Get 1 : Used 0: Not used Code year 2 flag Set/Get...
Page 229: Barcode
Barcode+ Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Decoded character Get only 0 to (CHAR_NUM_MAX - 1) count Decoded character Get only 0 to (CHAR_NUM_MAX - 1) characters string 0 to (INDEX_NUM_MAX - 1) -1: Where there was no match with any of the index...
Page 230: 2D Code
0: Check digit is not used Check digit Set/Get 1: Check digit is used Number of characters Set/Get CHAR_NUM_MIN to CHAR_NUM_MAX detected setting Upper limit of number Set/Get 0 to CHAR_NUM_MAX of characters detected Lower limit of number Set/Get 0 to CHAR_NUM_MAX of characters detected Judgement comparison character...
Page 231 0: '*"? are considered to be wild cards Flag used for special character Set/Get 1: '*"? are considered to be character classification strings Flag showing character string display 0 : Not displayed Set/Get results 1 : Displayed 0: Black 1 : White Character string display color Set/Get 2: Red...
Page 232: Circle Angle
Circle Angle Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Center position X Get only 0 to 99999.9999 Center position Y Get only 0 to 99999.9999 Rotation angle Get only -180 to 180 Reference X...
Page 233: Compensate Image
Compensate image Position Compensation Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Scroll X Get only -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Scroll Y Get only -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Scrollθ Get only -999.9999 to 999.9999 Position X Get only...
Page 234: Filtering
0: Black 1 : White Reference coordinate display Set/Get 2: Red color 3: Green 4: Blue Measurement coordinate 0 : Not displayed Set/Get display 1 : Displayed 0: Black 1 : White Measurement coordinate Set/Get 2: Red display color 3: Green 4: Blue 0: Disp input image Filtered image...
Page 235: Color Gray Filter
0: RGB common Color setting mode Set/Get 1: RGB individual Lower limit for common colors Set/Get 0 to 255 Upper limit for common colors Set/Get 0 to 255 MIN R Set/Get 0 to 255 MAX R Set/Get 0 to 255 MIN G Set/Get 0 to 255...
Page 236: Extract Color Filter
Extract Color Filter Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG 0: OFF Fill profile Set/Get 1: Fill profile 2: Filling up holes 0: OFF Inverse area presence Set/Get 1: ON 0: Measurement image...
Page 237: Anti Color Shading
Characteristic application The color extraction range number selected during 5001 Selected color extraction range Set/Get set up is saved in measurement data. When acquiring, the data saved in measurement data is returned. Anti Color Shading Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only...
Page 238: Halation Cut
Vertical and horizontal width 3 to 63 Set/Get of square filter Pattern kind: Lattice 3 to 63 Vertical width of vertical filter Set/Get Pattern kind: Lattice Horizontal width of horizontal 3 to 63 Set/Get filter Pattern kind: Lattice 3 to 63 Defect size Set/Get Pattern kind: Normal, vertical stripes, horizontal...
Page 239: Polar Transformation
Flag for executing brightness 0: Not executed Set/Get correction 1 : Executed Brightness correction Set/Get 0 to 3 reference image No. Number of valid images 0 to 4 Camera number of foremost window of cameras Foremost window image Set/Get used Polar Transformation Data name Set/Get...
Page 240: Support Measurement
Support measurement Calculation Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG 5 to Expression result of Expression 0 - Set/Get -999999999.9999 to 999999999.9999 Expression result of Expression 7 13 to Judgement result of Expression 0 - Get only...
Page 241: Circle Regression
Angle Get only 0.0000 to 180.0000 Point X Get only -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Point Y Get only -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Distance Get only 0.0000 to 99999.9999 0: After scroll Output Coordinates Set/Get 1: Before scroll 0: OFF Calibration Set/Get 1:ON 0: Calculate line Function type Set/Get...
Page 242: Set Unit Data
400 to 408 Actual coordinate X Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 500 to 508 Actual coordinate Y Set/Get -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Set Unit Data Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Data Get only -999999999.9999 to 999999999.9999...
Page 243: Trend Monitor
Size of figures Get only Size of figures acquired Target processing Set/Get 0 to 9999 unit No. Target figure No. Set/Get 0 to 999 Figure 0 type 0x0000 → Undefined 0x0001 → Point 0x0002 → Line 0x0004 → Wide line 0x0008 →...
Page 244: Image Logging
Upper limit of the display Set/Get -999999999.9999 to 999999999.9999 range Lower limit of the display Set/Get -999999999.9999 to 999999999.9999 range Amount of change to Set/Get 1 to 1000000 display range 0: Display 200 results Horizontal Set/Get 1: Display 1000 results Image Logging Data name Set/Get...
Page 245: Elapsed Time
Elapsed Time Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Elapsed Time Get only 0 to 999999 Wait Data name Set/Get Data range Waiting time Set/Get 0 to 9999 (ms) FZ3 User's Manual Support measurement...
Page 246: Branch
Branch Conditional Branch Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Maximum 256 characters (result of calculation selected in Expression A result Get expression A) Maximum 256 characters (result of calculation selected in Expression B result Get expression B) 0: NO...
Page 247: Output Result
Output result Data Output Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG ASCII: -99999999.9999 to ● 5 to Data 0 - Get only 999999999.9999 Data 7 Binary: -2147483.648 to 2147483.647 ●...
Page 248: Parallel Judgement Output
Parallel Judgement Output Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG 5 to Data 0 - Get only -999999999.9999 to 999999999.9999 Data 15 21 to Judge 0 - Get only 1: OK, -1: NG, 0: Unmeasured Judge 15...
Page 249: Display Result
Display result Result Display Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK Display Image File Data name Set/Get Data range 0: No judgement (unmeasured) Judge Get only 1: Judgement result OK -1: Judgement result NG Number of files Set/Get 1 to 4...
Page 250 Upper limit of condition calculation M Set/Get Even number is upper limit, odd number is lower limit (M = 0 to 15) 148 to 163 Exp upper and lower limits for inclusion processing unit Lower limit of condition calculation M Set/Get (M = 0 to 15) Condition comment M...
Page 251: Appendixes
Appendixes Reference: About Lenses (p.250) Reference: Error Messages and Troubleshooting (p.256) Reference: FAQ (p.259) Reference: Measurement Mechanism (p.262) Reference: Terminology Explanations (p.271) Reference: Basic Knowledge about Operations (p.275) Reference: Setting Figures (p.281) Reference: About Number of Logging Images (p.292) Reference: About Limits on the Number of Image Input Processing Items Used (p.293) Reference: About Max.
Page 252: About Lenses
About Lenses When using a camera (single), refer to the following tables to prepare the lens and extension tube. The lens may vary depending on the size of measurement objects and the camera setting distance. Optical Diagrams 0.3 megapixel digital camera (stand-alone) FZ-S About Lenses FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 253 2 megapixel digital camera (stand-alone) FZ-S *The 5 mm extension tube (3Z4S-LE ML-EXR) cannot be connected with the FZ-LEH25. 5 megapixel digital camera (stand-alone) FZ-S FZ3 User's Manual About Lenses...
Page 254 Diagram view The horizontal axis of the diagram indicates the Y field of view (mm), and longitudinal axis indicates camera setting distance (mm).This diagram shows the relationship between the field of view of lenses and the setting distance for different types. Make sure to verify the lens type when checking the graph as the field of view value is different for each type.
Page 255 Diagram view The horizontal axis of the diagram indicates the Y field of view (mm), and longitudinal axis indicates WD (mm).This diagram shows the relationship between the field of view of lenses and the setting distance for different types. Make sure to verify the lens type when checking the graph as the field of view value is different for each type.
Page 256 Lens for small digital cameras FZ-LESx series Lens type Focal distance Brightness Max. O.D. Full length L FZ-LES3 3 mm F2.0 φ12 mm 16.4 mm FZ-LES6 6 mm F2.0 φ12 mm 19.7 mm FZ-LES16 16 mm F3.4 φ12 mm 23.1 mm FZ-LES30 30 mm F3.4...
Page 257 Max. O.D. Thickness φ12 Note Do not overlap the 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm extension tubes. ● Since these lenses are installed between the lens and the threaded section of another extension tube, overlapping of 2 or more of these tubes will cause unstable fixation. When a close-up exceeds 30 mm, reinforcement is necessary depending on the amount of vibration.
Page 258: Error Messages And Troubleshooting
Error Messages and Troubleshooting This section lists error messages that display on the screen and solutions to problems. When a message with this symbol is displayed, the ERROR signal on the parallel interface is ON. Error message Remedy No value set.Please set A value must be set for this item.Please set value.
Page 259 The problem occurred in system date.The Low battery (for backup of date and time data) level.The battery needs to be replaced. Please system battery is return the old battery to one of our branches or regional offices. insufficient. Failed to switch Is a USB disk connected to the controller? scene A USB disk is needed to read scenes after scene group 1.
Page 260 There are restrictions as to what can be set based on the camera and processing items being used.Please adjust the region size so that the region is not too large. Processing Item Region kind Region size[pixels] Region size Measurement region 5003712 exceeds.
Page 261: Faq
During Start-up POWER LED not lit Is the power supply connected correctly? ● Is the supply voltage low (24 V DC +10%,-15%)? ● Nothing is displayed on the monitor Is the monitor ON? ● Is the monitor cable connected correctly? ●...
Page 262: For Measurement
"NG (memory shortage)" is displayed in the "Detail result" area Does the number of specific processing items, such as camera image input, exceed the limit? ● Reference: About Limits on the Number of Image Input Processing Items Used (p.293) In [Image display] of the Control area, "Image mode", "Positions" and "Sub image" can not be changed. Is the "Detail result"...
Page 263: About Serial Interface (Rs-232C/422 Connection)
Is test measurement being performed? ● Data cannot be output to external devices during test measurement. About Serial Interface (RS-232C/422 Connection) No communication available Are the cables connected correctly? ● Are the communication specifications of the external devices compatible with the controller? ●...
Page 264: Measurement Mechanism
Measurement Mechanism This section describes how to configure measurement in accordance with the images acquired from cameras. This product is prepared with comprehensive processing capabilities for measuring items. Common processes for various processing items are described here. Color Processing Mechanism The images acquired from cameras are available with color information such as R(red)/G(green)/ B(blue).RGB images can render 16.7 million colors on the screen, and adjustment of color intensity with a range of 0 to 255 can be performed.
Page 265 Register a reference model. Note Model Status and Measurement Processing Measurement time and accuracy may be affected by the status of model in the following ways. Please ● select measurement objects that are in good condition (clean) for Model Registration. In the case of large or complicated models, processing time is prolonged.
Page 266 Measurement for locations where there is a high degree of similarity between the shape of the model registration image and the input image is performed. Since measurement is based on shape consistency (profile of model), positions can be measured accurately even if portions of the model are missing in images.
Page 267 different, the correlation value is lower. Search Angle Range, Skipping Angle These are values, based on the model registration image, that indicate the allowable rotation interval (skipping angle) and overall maximum rotation range for the model (angle range).Search is performed for objects that most resemble these acceptable models.
Page 268: Edge Detection Measurement
Edge Detection Measurement This method extracts parts with color changes as edges to perform measurement. Edges are found through color changes in the measurement region. It finds edges using color changes in the measurement region. Edge Level Indicates the edge color change level (degree of color difference). This level is adjusted if edges cannot be accurately detected.
Page 269 Edge Pitch When performing measurement using color difference value Edge level is set using color difference absolute value. Noise Level This level judges whether an edge is present or not. The maximum value and minimum value for color difference in the edge detection area are determined and if the difference is less than the noise level, it is judged that there is no edge.
Page 270: Defect Detection Measurement
Noise Width Set the width for judging noise. When no color is specified ● If another edge is detected within the width range starting from the point where an edge was first detected, the newly detected point is considered noise. When a color is specified ●...
Page 271: Handling Coordinates
Setting item Description Specify the upper and lower limits of defect detection size based on the size of scratch or contamination to be detected. The larger the difference between upper and lower limits, the easier it is to detect scratches or contamination of various sizes.
Page 272 After position compensation (with factory settings) Coordinate values after position compensation are output. Calibration Select whether or not to perform calibration when selecting output to external devices. Reference: Calibration (p.272) Calibration: ON Calibration is performed during output and measured values after calibration are output. Calibration: OFF Calibration is not performed during output, and coordinate values from camera images are output.
Page 273: Terminology Explanations
Terminology Explanations This section gives descriptions of terms. Position compensation When the location and direction of measured objects are not fixed, the positional deviation between reference position and current position is calculated and measurement is performed after correcting. Please select processing items that are appropriate to the measurement object from processing items that are related to position compensation.
Page 274 Calibration This refers to conversion of measured pixel unit dimensions to actual dimensions.Setting the relationship between actual coordinates and camera coordinates enables conversion of measurement results in pixel units to actual dimensions. To output measured values converted by calibration to external devices, set "Calibration" in "Output parameter"...
Page 275 Scene group 32 units are incorporated into a scene for sorted measurement.This is convenient for managing scenes on a per category basis. Reference: What Is a Scene Group? (p.32) Center of gravity The images with white pixels are cut into paper of a certain thickness, and when one point is used to support the paper, the point which enables the paper to balance is called the center of gravity.
Page 276 Unit Reference: Processing unit (p.273) 2's complement Binary numbers are generally used to represent negative numbers. Negative numbers are expressed by "Inverting all bits of a positive number and adding 1 to the result". (Example) "-1" is expressed as 2's complement "-1"...
Page 277: Basic Knowledge About Operations
Basic Knowledge about Operations Inputting Values This section describes how to input values required for setting the judgement conditions and communication specifications.Methods for setting up values include the following, depending on the settings. Specify values directly with the numeric keyboard ●...
Page 278: Selecting Files And Folders
The following software keyboard is displayed in the window for inputting text. Japanese Input Mode Japanese is input using kana input. To toggle between uppercase and lowercase mode, tap [A/a]. Symbol (one-byte characters input mode) a (Alphanumeric Input Mode) To switch between uppercase and lowercase mode, tap "A/a". The default state is lowercase input mode.
Page 279 The following window will appear in the window to select a file or a folder. Window Title When a file is specified, "FileExplorer" is displayed. If a folder is selected, "Select folder" is displayed. Folder View Area A list of folders on the RAM disk and folders in the mounted USB memory is displayed. At the root of the tree, the drive names of all accessible USB memory devices are displayed (ex.
Page 280: Available Operations In Select File Window
List View Area A list of files and folders contained in the folder selected from the folder view area is displayed. In addition, when an extension name is selected from "Kind", only the files with the selected extension name are displayed. The content displayed is switched if [List display toggle] ( is tapped.
Page 281: Using The Zoom Function
Enter a new name. Character input method: Reference: Inputting Text (p.275) Note When a file or folder with the same name exists within the folder, an error message will display telling you that ● you cannot change the name. Deleting a Folder or File Tap the name of file or folder to be deleted from the List View area.
Page 282 Operation buttons Zoom-in button ● Enlarges the selected area to twice its size. Original size button ● Displays the selected area in the original size. Zoom-out button ● Reduces the selected area by half. Full-screen button ● Enlarges the zoom browser to the entire screen and returns it to its original size. Basic Knowledge about Operations FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 283: Setting Figures
Setting Figures This section describes the setting method for objects (figures and text) when registering models or specifying measurement regions. The type and number of objects varies depending on different setting options. Layout of Figure Setting Area Window for registering figures when registering or setting areas or models as measurement objects. Figures Displays a list of names of objects that have been set.
Page 284: Setting Methods
Drawing tool buttons Sets objects, such as figures and text. The number and type of objects available is different depending on the applicable setting (ex. "Result display", "Model", "Region setting"). Object editing buttons Buttons for editing objects Details Shows the details of the selected figure. Specify the object coordinates or radius. Tapping ] or [ ] will display the items currently not displayed.
Page 285 Line Image selection status ● Points are displayed at the starting point, ending point, and midpoint of lines. Dimension Adjustment ● Drag the points. Example) When changing the length of a line ● Drag the points toward the intended direction. Example) When changing the oblique direction ●...
Page 286 Circle/Ellipse Image selection status ● Points are displayed on the top, bottom, left, right, and lower right of the circle. Dimension Adjustment ● Drag the points. Example) When zooming in on a circle ● Drag the point on the lower right of the circle. Example) When transforming a circle into a long horizontal ellipse ●...
Page 287 Using numbers for setting ● The window for settings is split into two.Setting is performed through input of numbers or through tapping on the arrows. Circumference Image selection status ● Points are displayed on the top, bottom, left, and right of both the inner and outer circles. Dimension Adjustment ●...
Page 288 Example) When adjusting the width of the circumference ● Drag a point on the inner circle. Using numbers for setting ● The window for settings is split into two.Setting is performed through input of numbers or through tapping on the arrows. Image selection status ●...
Page 289 Example) When enlarging an arc ● Drag the point inside the arc outward. Example) When adjusting the width of an arc ● Drag a point on the inner or outer arc inward or outward. Example) When changing the angle of arc (part that is open) ●...
Page 290 Crosshair Cursor Image selection status ● Entire image is selected. Using numbers for setting ● Setting is performed through input of numbers or through tapping on the arrows.The line type and line color can also be changed at this window. Setting Figures FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 291 Polygons (Triangle to Decagon) Drawing methods (for drawing a quadrilateral) ● When [Polygon] is specified, a triangle is drawn at first. If you drag and drop one of the sides at the point you want to make a new vertex, a new vertex will be created.
Page 292: About Or Setting/Not Setting
Text Image selection status ● Entire image is selected. Note "Text" can only be used in the [Result display] processing item. ● Time Image selection status ● Entire image is selected. Note "Time" can only be used in the [Result display] processing item. ●...
Page 293 The selected figure is displayed with a dotted line in the OK color. When drawing multiple figures, the entire area is registered as one region. The selected figure is displayed with a dotted line in the NG color. The area outside of the NOT image is registered as the region. (Example) The grey parts are measurement regions.
Page 294: About Number Of Logging Images
About Number of Logging Images The maximum number of logged images (I_MAX) that can be stored in the controller's memory varies depending on the type of the controller in use and the type and number of connected cameras. For color cameras: 0.3 megapixel camera 2 megapixel camera 5 megapixel camera...
Page 295: About Limits On The Number Of Image Input Processing Items Used
About Limits on the Number of Image Input Processing Items Used The number of image input-related processing items that can be used within one scene is limited by the combinations of the camera. If the limit is exceeded, a measurement NG occurs due to a memory shortage during measurement. Please use within this processing items limitation.
Page 296 save images per unit. Important If there is one or more "Sensitive Search" in the flow, the number of image input-related items that can be used ● is only reduced by one. About Limits on the Number of Image Input Processing Items Used FZ3 User's Manual...
Page 297: About Max. Number Of Loading Images During Multiple Image Input
About Max. Number of Loading Images during Multiple Image Input The function that enables continuous high speed image input is called the multiple image input function. The maximum number of images that can be loaded based on each specification is shown below. Type of controller 0.3 megapixel camera 2 megapixel camera 5 megapixel camera...
Page 298: Character Code Table
Character Code Table For the case of character-related process items, recognized characters are output to an external device using a character code (base 10). Calculation method for output value (base 10) Number of upper level bits x 16 + number of lower level bits (of recognized character) = Output value (Examples) If the recognized character is "2", "50"...
Page 299: Upper Limits Of Processing Item Parameters
Upper Limits of Processing Item Parameters For processing items where the upper limit value is changed based on the image size of the camera being used, the description of the upper limit value is expressed using "_MAX".Upper limit values for each camera are as follows.
Page 300: About Memories Usable With Fz Series
About Memories Usable with FZ Series The following types of memory can be used with the FZ series. On-board memory This is the area where images are temporarily stored when logging images using the logging function. This uses ring memory and if the maximum number of images has been reached, images are overwritten starting with the oldest.This is cleared when the power is turned OFF.
Page 301: Index
Index Communication specifications (Ethernet - PLC Value Link) 2D Code+ (External Reference) Communication specifications (Parallel) 2's complement (Terminology Explanation) Conditional Branch (External Reference) Confirmation (Non-procedure) Confirmation (Parallel) ADJUST window Coordinates Angle range Copying a scene Anti Color Shading (External Reference) Copying files Copying scene group ASCII data...
Page 302 Figure setting Noise level Filtering (External Reference) Noise width Fine Matching (External Reference) Non-procedure Flash memory Non-stop adjustment Flexible Search (External Reference) Normal mode Flow control (Terminology Explanation) NOT setting Optical diagram Get Unit Data (External Reference) OR setting Get Unit Figure (External Reference) Output coordinates Gravity and Area (External Reference) Output format (Non-procedure)
Page 303 Scene data saving Trigger delay Scene group Scene group (Terminology Explanation) Unit (Terminology Explanation) Scene group data saving UNITDATA Scene group switch Upper limit Scene switch Scene switch time SCNGROUP Value input SCNLOAD VERGET SCNSAVE Screen capture Wait (External Reference) SCRSWITCH Search (External Reference) Search processing...
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1 Before Operation

2 Setting Scenes (Measurement Flow)

3 Performing Test Measurement/Starting Operation

4 Saving/Loading Data

5 Changing the System Environment

6 Methods for Connecting and Communicating with External Devices

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8 Appendixes

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