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Cat. No. Z145-E1-02
F160
Vision Sensor
Manual 2:
CONVERSATIONAL
MENU
OPERATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Cat. No. Z145-E1-02 F160 Vision Sensor Manual 2: CONVERSATIONAL MENU OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 F160 Vision Sensor Manual 2: Conversational Menu Operation Manual Revised June 2002...
  • Page 4 OMRON Product References All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The word “Unit” is also capitalized when it refers to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product. Visual Aids The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of information.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Understanding Setting Operations........21 Saving Settings and Exiting the F160 ....... . 44 SECTION 3 Designing Inspections for Specific Applications .
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Selecting Items to be Shown in Overall Judgements....117 Setting Startup Conditions........118 Setting the Calendar Date and Time (Date/Time) .

  • Page 8: Features

    Menus and it includes the sections described below. The Conversational Menus enable easily setting inspections by responding to quires provided on the screen. This is one of four manuals used to operate the F160. Refer to the following table for the contents of each manual.

  • Page 10: Features Of Conversational Menus

    SECTION 1 Features of Conversational Menus This section describes the features of the Conversational Menus and the types of inspections that are possible. Vision Sensors ..........Inspection Types .

  • Page 11: Vision Sensors

    Using the F160 yields a high return on investments by ensuring the following benefits: • Repetitive work is reduced.

  • Page 12: Inspection Types

    Section 1-2 Inspection Types Inspection Types Presence Presence inspections detect whether a component, mark, hole, etc., is at a specified position on the workpiece. SeeAlso Refer to page 28. Inspecting for the Presence of a Medical Tablet • Inspections for labels. •...
  • Page 13 Section 1-2 Inspection Types Orientation Orientation inspections detect the orientation of the workpiece to see if it is facing correctly. SeeAlso Refer to page 50. Checking Label Orientation • Checks for IC orientation and front/back positioning. Position Position inspections find the position of a specified mark, hole, or other feature and determine whether or not it is within the correct range.
  • Page 14 Section 1-2 Inspection Types Dimensions Dimension inspections check the relationship between two specified points and determine whether or not the distance between the two points is within the correct range. SeeAlso Refer to page 57. Checking Bolt Length • Dimension checks for molded products, such as connectors. •...
  • Page 15 Section 1-2 Inspection Types Surfaces Surface inspections check for defects and impurities within a specified range. SeeAlso Refer to page 63. Checking for Marks on Sheets • Checks for pin holes • Checks for bubbles on liquid crystal panels. • Checks for cracks in cast items. •...

  • Page 16: Advantages Of Conversational Menus

    - just as though you are having a conversation with the F160. Try the Conversational Menus if using a Visual Sensor for the first time or if you want to set the inspection conditions simply.

  • Page 17: Useful Features

    Section 1-4 Useful Features Useful Features The F160 provides the following features to enable more accurate and faster inspections. Refer to the reference pages for details and operating proce- dures. Adjust Lighting Areas and Brightness from the F160 This function is supported only when Intelligent Lighting is connected.

  • Page 18: Operational Flow

    Turn ON the power supply. The inspection object will appear on the monitor. SeeAlso Refer to page 12 for information on starting the F160 and displaying images. Set Detection Conditions CHECK To learn about the basic operational flow from setting inspection conditions to measurement, refer to page 21.
  • Page 19 Section 1-5 Operational Flow Applied Setting Operations • Set the measurement conditions by model type. (Refer to Changing Scenes and Scene Groups on page 71.) • Set the system environment conditions. (Refer to System Settings on page 101.) • Initialize the set inspection conditions. (Refer to Initializing Measurement Conditions: Clearing Scenes on page 75.) •...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    STEP 6: Entering Run Mode and Starting Inspections ... Saving Settings and Exiting the F160 .......

  • Page 21: Starting The F160 And Displaying Images

    Starting the F160 and Displaying Images Starting the F160 and Displaying Images This section describes how to start the F160 Conversational Menus and how to display images on the monitor. Refer to the displayed image when adjusting the Camera position and focus.

  • Page 22: Displaying Images And Focussing

    F160. Startup Mode is used to set the startup conditions (display screen) when the F160 is next started. For example, set the F160 to start in Run Mode. This will allow measurements to be started immediately and will make day-to-day operations easier. (Refer to page 118.)

  • Page 23: Menu Operations

    Setup Manual to focus the Camera. CHECK The light level for Intelligent Lighting can be adjusted from the F160. The level can be changed from the screen where the reference image is registered in Set Mode. (Refer to page 25.) Using Cameras without Lighting Turn the focus ring to focus the Camera.
  • Page 24 A still of the image taken by the Camera is displayed..Memory@@ The previously saved measurement images are displayed. Up to 36 screens can be saved by the F160 and they are saved in order from 0 to 35. Screen Configuration for Conversational Menus The settings sequence for Conversational Menus is displayed.

  • Page 25: Key Operations For Input Devices

    Starts object measurement. ENT: Enter Key Executes a function or sets a value. Note: Also works as a Cursor Key for the F160-KP. SHIFT Key Must be pressed in combination with another key to have any effect. Specific functions are assigned to SHIFT + another key for specific screens.
  • Page 26 Use the Up and Down Keys to scroll up and down the list. To select Set Mode, move the cursor to SET. Press the ENT Key. The mode at the cursor position, i.e., Set Mode will be selected. The F160 will enter Set Mode. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Start >>Start Ref image...

  • Page 27: Drawing Figures

    Section 2-2 Menu Operations 2-2-3 Drawing Figures This section describes how to draw figures used to specify the region to be inspected. Move the cursor with the Up, Down, Left and Right Keys. Use together with the SHIFT Key to move the cursor quickly. Press the ENT Key at the desired positions and press the ESC Key to undo the setting.

  • Page 28: Inputting Values

    Section 2-2 Menu Operations Measure- Figures Drawing method ment item that can be drawn Chips and Line The whole The length The width changes. burs region moves. changes. The figure is set. The whole The end The mid-point The width region moves.

  • Page 29: Inputting Characters

    Section 2-2 Menu Operations 2-2-5 Inputting Characters This section explains how to input characters. The software keyboard shown below is displayed on the screen where characters are input. A B C D E F G H I J K These characters can be input. O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Inserts a space.

  • Page 30: Understanding Setting Operations

    ---ms 0.Scn 0 TOOL SAVE Use the Up and Down Keys to move the cursor and select SET. The F160 will enter Set Mode. Start setting? Start Cancel Select Start to start making the settings. Follow the instructions given by the operation guide displayed on the...

  • Page 31: Step 2: Registering Reference Images

    2-3-2 STEP 2: Registering Reference Images Copy Sample A found at the end of this manual. Register the Sample A image on the F160. This image will be used as a reference image for setting inspec- tion conditions. Console Take image and check it.
  • Page 32 Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations 2-3-2-2 When Console Is Selected Set the workpiece in the correct position. Save image to use for settings. ENT:Save this image ESC:Back Press the ENT Key on the Console. A confirmation message will be displayed. This image will be the reference image.
  • Page 33 The reference image registration has now been completed. Changing Shutter Speed Change the shutter speed when the object is moving quickly causing the image to be blurred. For F150-S1A Cameras For F160-S1A Cameras Shutter speed Object movement Object movement Shutter speed...
  • Page 34 There are 15 sample lighting patterns registered in the F160. Adjustment Method 1: Sample Lighting Patterns There are 15 lighting patterns registered in the F160. The lighting can be set simply by going through the different patterns in order and selecting the one that gives the clearest image.
  • Page 35 Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations F150-LTC20, F160-LTC20 Not lit Lit (maximum light level) Pat- LIght level Pat- Light level Pat- Light level Pat- Light level Pat- Light level tern tern tern tern tern 50000 07070 22727 00070 52222 03333 27272...
  • Page 36 Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations Press the SHIFT + ENT Keys on the screen for selecting the image stor- age method. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Ref image One image must be Start >> Ref image saed as a reference Region for inspection. Position Set the method to use to store images.

  • Page 37: Step 3: Selecting And Setting Inspection Types

    Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations 2-3-3 STEP 3: Selecting and Setting Inspection Types Specify the details of the inspection and the region to be inspected. Up to 32 points can be specified for inspection. This section uses presence inspection as an example to explain the settings operation. Note: Select Presence.
  • Page 38 Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations 2-3-3-2 Setting Inspection Details Select the shape appropriate for the region to be inspected. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region 0.Presence Enclose the area to be inspected. Ellipse Circle Circum Polygon The shape will be displayed. Enclose the region to be inspected. SeeAlso Refer to page 18 Drawing Figures.
  • Page 39 Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations Methods for Determining Presence Method Details Example Shape Judges based on Reference differences in shape. Objects with the same shape but differ- ent orientation will give an NG result. Size Judges based on Reference differences in size. Objects with the same size but dif- ferent shape will...

  • Page 40: Step 4: Inconsistent Workpiece Positions

    Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations A final message will be displayed. Add to inspection? STEP 4 If nothing more is to be added to the inspection, select End. CHECK To correct or delete settings, first end the setting and then go back into Set Mode and make the changes.
  • Page 41 Position compensation not if the position of the workpiece varies. required if the workpiece is always in the same position. If Yes is selected, the F160 automatically determines the appropriate posi- tion compensation areas. This part used for compensation. ENT:OK S+ESC:Change ESC:Back If the automatically selected regions are acceptable, press the ENT Key to confirm the setting and go to 1-3-4-3.
  • Page 42 (2nd position) ↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back Specify each movement range. The F160 will find the part in this movement range that most resembles the registered mark and finds the workpiece based on that position. Go to 1-3-4-3. 2-3-4-3...
  • Page 43 Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations If angle compensation is not required, select No and go to 1-3-4-4. Compensation is not required A rotation range must be if the object is not at an angle. set for objects at an angle. The screen for selecting the angle range will be displayed.

  • Page 44: Step 5: Entering Monitor Mode And Testing

    The measurement results can be referred to when adjusting the precision of the judgement and the measurement time. The results are not output to the parallel interface or serial interface and so the test can be performed with the F160 only. Judgement Adjust judgement...

  • Page 45: Help Messages

    Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations If adjustments are required, press the SHIFT + Right Keys to move to the Adjustment Screen. The judgement result and measurement time will be displayed. 63ms 0.Scn 0 2-OK 1-OK S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust Freeze S+ESC:Set dip STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑...
  • Page 46 Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations Display Settings Change the image display method as required. Display settings Display image : Freeze HELP Freeze A still of the image taken by the Camera is displayed. Select Freeze when measuring moving objects. HELP Through The latest image taken by the Camera is displayed directly.
  • Page 47 Use the Up/Down Keys to select the parameter and use the Left/Right Keys to adjust the level. CHECK If the SHIFT + ENT Keys are pressed, the F160 will diagnose the inspec- tion and display advice. Use the Down Key to select End and press the ENT Key.
  • Page 48 Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations Adjustable Parameters Inspection method Adjustable parameters Presence Shape Sha- Judgement precision is set to a (with self- Conformity diagnostic level between 1 and 10. Tolerant Precise Orientation function) Size Size Judgement precision is set to a level between 1 and 10.
  • Page 49 Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations Inspection method Adjustable parameters Position (no reference) Measure : -100.694 (with self-diagnostic X [ -102.000] [-98.000] function) Set the range for an OK judgement. Measure : 0.293 Y [ - 2.000] [ 2.000] Make the shape judgement Sha- more tolerant if the inspection Tolerant...
  • Page 50 Use the Up/Down Keys to select the parameter and use the Left/Right Keys to adjust the level. CHECK If the SHIFT + ENT Keys are pressed, the F160 will diagnose the inspec- tion and display advice. Use the Down Key to select End and press the ENT Key.
  • Page 51 Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations 2-3-5-3 Adjusting Measurement Time The processing speed can be adjusted if the measurement time is too long and the line speed too slow. Press the SHIFT + Right Keys in Monitor Mode. 0.Scn 0 63ms 2-OK 1-OK S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust...

  • Page 52: Step 6: Entering Run Mode And Starting Inspections

    Section 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations 2-3-6 STEP 6: Entering Run Mode and Starting Inspections This section describes how to enter Run Mode and start inspections. The measurement results will also be output to the parallel interface. Judgement Adjust judgement precision By region, Refer to page 37.

  • Page 53: Saving Settings And Exiting The F160

    Save settings to flash memory before turning the power OFF. Precaution Flash memory data is loaded each time the F160 is started. Therefore, when settings have been changed, be sure to save them to flash memory before turning OFF the power. If the power is turned OFF without saving new set- tings, all of the setting changes will be lost.
  • Page 54 Data in memory will be de- stroyed, and the F160 may not operate correctly the next time it is started. Once the setting data has been saved, the screen in (1.) return.

  • Page 56: Designing Inspections For Specific Applications

    SECTION 3 Designing Inspections for Specific Applications The Conversational Menus provide 7 inspection methods. Presence inspection procedures were explained in 2- 3 Understanding Setting Operations. The specific settings for the other six inspection methods are explained in this section. The selection of the inspection method is STEP 3 in the operational flow. Once the selection has been made, move to STEP 4.

  • Page 57: Conformity

    Section 3-1 Conformity Conformity Conformity inspections check whether or not the workpiece matches the regis- tered product. SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types. The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here. Follow the instructions given by the operational guide on the Monitor screen.

  • Page 58: Setting Inspection Details

    Section 3-1 Conformity 3-1-2 Setting Inspection Details Select the method for checking non-conforming items. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region 0.Conform Select the method to check for non-conforming items. Shape Size Brightness Lines Back S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display Follow the instructions provided by the on-screen operational guide to make the rest of the settings.

  • Page 59: Orientation

    Section 3-2 Orientation Orientation Orientation inspections detect the orientation of the workpiece and to see if the workpiece is facing the correct direction. SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types. The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here.

  • Page 60: Setting Inspection Details

    Section 3-2 Orientation 3-2-2 Setting Inspection Details Select the method for checking the orientation of items. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region 0.Orient'n Select the method to check the orientation. Shape Size Brightness Lines Back S+ENT:Help S+←→:Switch display Follow the instructions provided by the on-screen operational guide to make the rest of the settings.

  • Page 61: Position

    Section 3-3 Position Position Position inspections find the position of a specified mark, hole, or other feature and determine whether or not it is within the correct range. SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types. The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here.

  • Page 62: Setting Inspection Details

    Section 3-3 Position 3-3-2 Setting Inspection Details Decide whether or not to specify physical units for the OK item range. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region 0.Position Do you want to set the range in physical units? Back CHECK This screen will not be displayed if the coordinate system, has already been set in another inspection region.
  • Page 63 Section 3-3 Position The screen for aligning the coordinate axis will be displayed. θ=10.0 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Set coordinates Set the angle of coordinate axis. ↑ ↓←→:Change ENT:Set ESC:Back If the workpiece is on an angle, use the Down/Right and Up/Left Keys to specify the angle for the axis.
  • Page 64 Section 3-3 Position The screen for specifying the inspection position will be displayed. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region X=359.712 0.Position Y=292.826 Set position to inspect. S+ESC:Adjust coordinates ↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back Use the Up/Down and Left/Right Keys to move the cursor to the position to be inspected.
  • Page 65 Dist : [ 284.000: 288.000] Back Range for OK items automatically calculated by the F160 based on the coordinates. SeeAlso Refer to page 19 for details on inputting values. Move the cursor to the value to be changed and set the range for OK items.

  • Page 66: Dimension

    Coordinates for inspection Range for OK items position for which the origin automatically calculated is the upper left corner of by the F160 based on the screen. the coordinates. SeeAlso Refer to page 19 for details on inputting values. Move the cursor to the value to be changed and specify the range for OK items.

  • Page 67: Selecting Dimension

    Section 3-4 Dimension The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here. Follow the instructions given by the operational guide on the Monitor screen. Select Dimns/n. Specify Specify Specify Physical units Specify direction origin magnifi- for OK item...
  • Page 68 Section 3-4 Dimension If Yes is Selected Set the range for OK items in physical units. Go to step (2.) If No is Selected Set the range for OK items in pixel units. Go to step (5.) 230 pixels The following explanation of how to align the coordinate scale with the di- mensions of the workpiece will use a workpiece on an angle as an exam- ple.
  • Page 69 Section 3-4 Dimension Up and Left Keys: Rotates the axis in the anti-clockwise direction. SHIFT + Down/Right or Up/Left Keys: Rotates the axis quickly. ENT Key: Sets the position. The screen for setting the magnification will be displayed. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Zoom= 0.087 Set coordinates Set the...
  • Page 70 Dist : [ 240.000: 244.000] Back Range for OK items automatically calculated by the F160 based on the coordinates. SeeAlso Refer to page 19 for details on inputting values. Move the cursor to the value to be changed and set the range for OK items.

  • Page 71: Chips And Burs

    Section 3-5 Chips and Burs Chips and Burs Chip and bur inspections check for chips and burs on the circumference of workpieces. SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types. The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here.

  • Page 72: Surface

    Section 3-6 Surface Surface Surface inspections check for defects and impurities within a specified range. SeeAlso Refer to page 3 Inspection Types. The settings operation is shown in the following diagram. Only the outline will be given here. Follow the instructions given by the operational guide on the Monitor screen.
  • Page 73 Section 3-6 Surface CHECK Do not draw a box where there are marks or patterns. If marks or patterns are included in the box, the inspection will be incorrect because the marks or pattern will not be distinguished from defects.

  • Page 74: Application Settings

    SECTION 4 Application Settings This section describes how to change, delete, and save inspection settings and how to use various functions with Conversational Menus. Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions ......4-1-1 Entering Set Mode.

  • Page 75: Changing And Clearing Inspection Conditions

    Section 4-1 Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions To change, add, or delete inspection area positions, enter Set Mode again and change the conditions. You can also clear all settings and start again. The reference images will remain, however, unless the power is turned OFF or the images are overwrit- ten using the save function.

  • Page 76: Re-Registering Reference Images

    Section 4-1 Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions This scene has been set already. Clear all settings and reset entire scene? Back If Yes is Selected Return to STEP 2: Registering Reference Images and re-register the im- ages. (The stored reference images are not cleared.) If No is Selected, go to 4-1-2 Re-registering Reference Images.
  • Page 77 Section 4-1 Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions Select Add. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Change what? Start Ref image >>Region Delete Position Change region Back S+←→:Switch display Use the same procedure as STEP 3: Selecting and Setting Inspection Types to add the region. Changing the Position or Size of Regions Select Select...
  • Page 78 Section 4-1 Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions The screen for changing the position and size of the region will be dis- played. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region 86,98 0.Presence(Shape ) Enclose the area to be inspected. ↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back SeeAlso Refer to page 18 for details on drawing figures.

  • Page 79: Changing Position Displacement Compensation

    Section 4-1 Changing and Clearing Inspection Conditions A confirmation message will be displayed. The region will be deleted. Back Select Yes to delete the region. If other regions are set, the screen in step (1.) will return. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Region Select the type of Start inspection.

  • Page 80: Changing Scenes And Scene Groups

    Section 4-2 Changing Scenes and Scene Groups If Yes was selected, the Position Compensation Screen will be displayed. 0.Scn 0 =SET= Position 100,100 Enclose mark, hole, corner, etc., that will be on every workpiece (2 positions) ↑ ↓←→: Move ENT:Set ESC: Back SeeAlso Refer to page 18 for details on drawing figures.

  • Page 81: Setting Measurement Conditions For Different Models: Changing Scenes

    Use the scene changing function to switch between different measurement conditions for different measurement setups or measurement objects. Scene 0 will be displayed by default when the power is turned ON, however, the F160 also accommodates scenes 1 to 31. If a Memory Card is inserted and the scene group function used, up to 1,024 scenes can be set.
  • Page 82 Section 4-2 Changing Scenes and Scene Groups Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust Freeze S+ESC:Set disp STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img Move the cursor to Scn and press the ENT Key. The Scn 0 to Scn 7 options will be displayed.

  • Page 83: Copying Scene Data

    Section 4-2 Changing Scenes and Scene Groups Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode. Move the cursor to Scn and press the ENT Key. The Scn 0 to Scn 7 options will be displayed. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 0.Scn 0 1.Scn 1 2.Scn 2...

  • Page 84: Initializing Measurement Conditions: Clearing Scenes

    Section 4-2 Changing Scenes and Scene Groups Move the cursor to Scn 0 and press the ENT Key. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 0.Scn 0 1.Scn 1 2.Scn 2 3.Scn 3 4.Scn 4 5.Scn 5 6.Scn 6 7.Scn 7 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust ↑...

  • Page 85: Adding Comments To Scenes

    Section 4-2 Changing Scenes and Scene Groups Select Clear. A confirmation message will be displayed. This scene data will be cleared. Execute Cancel Select Execute. The scene will be cleared. 4-2-4 Adding Comments to Scenes Any comment can be added to each scene. This is useful for understanding settings when many regions have been registered.

  • Page 86: Using Scene Group Function

    Section 4-2 Changing Scenes and Scene Groups 4-2-5 Using Scene Group Function Use the scene group function to copy and clear whole scene groups and change the scene group name to any 11 standard characters. Insert a Memory Card. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust Freeze...

  • Page 87: Backing Up Data

    Memory Card. The same data can also be loaded from a com- puter to the F160. Saving and loading data enables using the same data on other F160 Controllers. It is recommended that data is backed up in case data is lost or the F160 mal- functions. Data...
  • Page 88 Use the protocol that matches the computer settings. Start the Hyper Terminal program on the computer and make the following communications settings. The same communications settings must be used on both the F160 and the modem on the computer. Item Setting...
  • Page 89 Section 4-3 Backing Up Data The data selections will be displayed. TOOL System data Scn Group data Scene data System+Scn Group data Image data Memory card Clear image Line brightness I/O monitor Select the data to be saved. The destination selections for load and save will be displayed. Load(Serial) Save(Serial) Load(Memory card)
  • Page 90 When the transfer has been completed, the screen in (8.) will return. Loading Data from the Computer Data F160 Computer Follow steps 1 to 3 in the above procedure to connect the F160 and the computer. SeeAlso Refer to page 78. Select Transfer/Send File from the Hyper Terminal menu.
  • Page 91 A confirmation message will be displayed. Example: Confirmation message when loading system data. Data will be loaded. System data Execute Cancel 12. Select Execute. The data will be transferred from the computer to the F160.

  • Page 92: Backing Up To Memory Cards

    Scene group 31 file SGR_0031.SGR Precaution Turn OFF the power supply to the Memory Card before removing the Memory Card. Refer to page 99. Saving from the F160 to the Memory Card Insert the Memory Card. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust...
  • Page 93 Section 4-3 Backing Up Data The data selections will be displayed. TOOL System data Scn Group data Scene data System+Scn Group data Image data Memory card Clear image Line brightness I/O monitor Select the data to be saved. The destination selections for load and save will be displayed. Load(Serial) Save(Serial) Load(Memory card)
  • Page 94 When saving has been completed, the screen in (6.) will return. Loading from the Memory Card to the F160 Follow steps 1 to 5 for Saving from the F160 to the Memory Card and move to the screen for selecting load destinations.

  • Page 95: Backing Up To Flash Memory

    Card. Precaution Flash memory and Memory Card data is loaded each time the F160 is started up. Therefore, when settings have been changed, be sure to save to flash memory before turning the power OFF. If the power is turned OFF without sav-...
  • Page 96 Section 4-3 Backing Up Data Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust Freeze S+ESC:Set disp STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img Move the cursor to MON or RUN and press the ENT Key. A list of mode selections will be displayed.

  • Page 97: Checking Image Density Distribution: Line Brightness

    Section 4-4 Checking Image Density Distribution: Line Brightness Checking Image Density Distribution: Line Brightness The graph showing the density distribution for 1 line in an image is called the line brightness graph. The line brightness can be shown for any line in a hori- zontal or vertical direction.
  • Page 98 Section 4-4 Checking Image Density Distribution: Line Brightness Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust Freeze S+ESC:Set disp STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img Move the cursor to MON (or RUN) and press the ENT Key. The mode selections will be displayed.

  • Page 99: Checking I/O Status With External Devices

    Section 4-5 Checking I/O Status with External Devices Checking I/O Status with External Devices Use the I/O monitor function to check the communications status via serial or parallel interfaces. Wiring and communications settings can be checked. 4-5-1 Serial Interface The communications status via the serial interface can be checked. Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode.
  • Page 100 Output to external device. Press the TRIG Key once to send a test character string “TEST STRING” from the F160 to the external device. The contents of the test character string can be changed. Refer to page 91. Input from external device. If more than 26 characters are received, only the first 26 characters will be displayed.

  • Page 101: Parallel Interface

    Section 4-5 Checking I/O Status with External Devices The Serial I/O Monitor Screen will return. 4-5-2 Parallel Interface The communications status via the parallel interface can be checked. Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust Freeze...

  • Page 102: Memory Card Operations

    The screen in (5.) will return. Memory Card Operations Data settings and measurement images can be saved from the F160 to a Memory Card. The files on the Memory Card can be copied and the file names changed. This section explains these operations for Memory Cards.
  • Page 103 Section 4-6 Memory Card Operations Display the Basic Screen for Monitor Mode or Run Mode. ---- ---ms 0.Scn 0 S+ENT:Help S+→:Adjust Freeze S+ESC:Set disp STEP/TRG:Msr S+↑ ↓:Mem img Move the cursor to MON (or RUN) and press the ENT Key. The mode selections will be displayed.

  • Page 104: Copying Files

    Section 4-6 Memory Card Operations The edit menu will be displayed. Property Make directory Change name Delete Select Make directory. A software keyboard will be displayed. Make directory [DIR_001 ] A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z...
  • Page 105 Section 4-6 Memory Card Operations Select Copy file. Copy file File operation Drive status A list of files in the Memory Card root directory will be displayed. Original 00/11/01 SYSDAT1 SYD 00/11/01 SYSDAT2 SYD 00/11/01 SYSDAT3 SYD 00/11/01 BOTTLE SCN 00/11/02 SEAL SCN 00/11/02...

  • Page 106: Checking File Properties

    Section 4-6 Memory Card Operations CHECK Periods (.) cannot be used in file names. Move the cursor to END and press the ENT Key. A confirmation message will be displayed. Copy file Original:/C0/SYSDAT1.SYD Copy :/C0/SYS0010.SYD File will be copied. Cancel Execute Select Execute.
  • Page 107 Section 4-6 Memory Card Operations Perform steps 1 to 6 for Creating Directories and display the list of file names. SeeAlso Refer to page 93. Move the cursor to the file for which the name is to be changed and press the SHIFT + ESC Keys.

  • Page 108: Deleting Files And Directories

    Turn OFF the power supply to the Memory Card before removing the Memory Card. If the power is not turned OFF before the Memory Card is removed, the Memory Card and the F160 may be damaged. CHECK The total space and free space on the Memory Card will be displayed on this screen.
  • Page 109 Section 4-6 Memory Card Operations Select Drive status. Copy file File operation Drive status The Drive Status Screen will be displayed. Drive status Drive C0 : Inserted Inserted Free space: B/62436KB Stop If a Memory Card is inserted, “Inserted” will be highlighted. Change the display to Stop.

  • Page 110: System Settings

    SECTION 5 System Settings This section describes how to set conditions related to the system environment. Refer to the Communications Reference Manual for information on communications specifications. Entering System Mode ......... . Camera Settings .

  • Page 111: Entering System Mode

    The Output selection cannot be used in the Conversational Menus. Camera Settings Specify the model of the connected Camera and Intelligent Lighting (if using any). The model is written on each Unit. Menu item Models Details Camera F150-S1A Select the model of the connected Camera. F160-S1* Other...
  • Page 112 External Strobe disable, start Strobe disable, end Clamp pulse timing [ 90]CLK [ 25]CLK Clamp pulse width ↑ ↓ Precaution When changing the Camera model, save settings data in flash memory. Set the measurement conditions after starting the F160 again.

  • Page 113: Screen Display And Monitor

    Section 5-3 Screen Display and Monitor Screen Display and Monitor 5-3-1 Measurement Screen Settings Select the type of image to be displayed in Run Mode and Monitor Mode. The display settings made here will be reflected in all scenes. Selection Details Freeze* A still of the image taken by the Camera is displayed.

  • Page 114: Changing Character Or Figure Colors

    Section 5-3 Screen Display and Monitor The Display Settings/Monitor/Designate Colors/Make Colors Menu will be displayed. Display settings Monitor Designate colors Make colors Select Monitor. The Monitor Settings Screen will be displayed. Monitor Monitor Color Color Monochrome Select the monitor type. Select End.

  • Page 115: Creating Original Colors

    Section 5-3 Screen Display and Monitor OK and NG Colors The judgement display, all measurement values, and the measurement region will be displayed in the color set under OK color or NG color, depending on the measurement result. NG color (square color) OK color 63ms 63ms...
  • Page 116 Section 5-3 Screen Display and Monitor The default settings are shown below. Display item R (red) G (green) B (blue) Original 0 Original 1 Original 2 Original 3 Original 4 Original 5 Original 6 Enter System mode and select Display. SeeAlso Refer to page 102.

  • Page 117: Customizing Operations

    Turn ON the display capture function to capture the image displayed on the monitor screen and save it to the Memory Card. Stored images can be pasted to documents on a personal computer or loaded to the F160 and re-measured. The default setting is OFF. CHECK The capture operation takes several seconds, during which measurement cannot be performed.

  • Page 118: Shortening Scene Group Switching Time

    LIVE∗∗∗.BMP Density images with 256 graduations will be saved in bitmap format. These images can be loaded to the F160 and re- measured. (Binary images will also be Captured display saved in bitmap format.) 0.Scn 0...

  • Page 119: Setting Passwords

    Section 5-4 Customizing Operations The Saving at Switch Scn Group Settings Screen will be displayed. Saving at switch Scn Group Save : Select ON or OFF. ON: Saves the data (default) OFF: Does not save the data Select End. The setting will be saved and the screen in (2.) will return. 5-4-3 Setting Passwords Passwords can be set to prevent settings being changed through incorrect...
  • Page 120 Section 5-4 Customizing Operations If Necessary has been selected, the Input Password Settings Screen will be displayed. Input Password A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 .

  • Page 121: Setting Conditions For Saving Measurement Images

    Setting Conditions for Saving Measurement Images The F160 can save up to 35 measured images. These 35 scenes are shared by 32 scenes. The condition for saving the images can be selected from sav- ing only when the measurement result is NG or saving all images regardless of the measurement result.

  • Page 122: Displaying Stored Images

    Section 5-5 Setting Conditions for Saving Measurement Images The Measurement Control Settings Screen will be displayed. Measurement control Image storage None STEP in measure ERR ON None BUSY range Only NG Reflect position Reflect region Reflect variable Reflect judge Change the conditions under Image storage. Select End.

  • Page 123: Clearing All Stored Images

    Section 5-5 Setting Conditions for Saving Measurement Images Details Display The image that has just been measured is displayed. Whether this image is a freeze image or a through image depends on the Note 1 settings in SYS/Conditions. Refer to page 104. A previously stored image is displayed.

  • Page 124: Using Busy Signals

    The stored images will be cleared and the screen in (4.) will return. Using BUSY Signals The BUSY signal is a control signal used to show that the F160 is busy pro- cessing. The ON/OFF timing of this BUSY signal is monitored at the external device to time communications.
  • Page 125 The ERR signal will not turn ON even if the STEP signal turns ON during processing. Measurement will not be performed. Note The default setting is marked with an asterisk. BUSY Range Select at what point in the F160 processing that the BUSY signal will turn OFF. Selection Details Image input completed The BUSY signal turns OFF when the image input has been completed.

  • Page 126: Selecting Items To Be Shown In Overall Judgements

    Section 5-7 Selecting Items to be Shown in Overall Judgements The Measurement Control Settings Screen will be displayed. Measurement control Image storage None STEP in measure ERR ON BUSY range Measurement Reflect position Reflect region Reflect variable Reflect judge Change the STEP in measure and BUSY range settings. Select End.

  • Page 127: Setting Startup Conditions

    Use the following procedure to set the status when the power is turned ON. If the F160 is set to start in Run Mode for the scene where the desired measure- ment conditions are registered, measurement of objects can be started by simply turning the power ON.

  • Page 128: Setting The Calendar Date And Time (Date/Time)

    Section 5-9 Setting the Calendar Date and Time (Date/Time) Setting the Calendar Date and Time (Date/Time) Check if the internal calendar is set to the correct date and time and adjust if necessary. Enter System mode and select Date/Time. SeeAlso Refer to page 102.

  • Page 129: Changing To Expert Menus

    The screen in (2.) will return. 5-11 Changing to Expert Menus The F160 has Conversational Menus and Expert Menus. You can switch to the Expert Menus with the inspection conditions (scene data) set using the Conversational Menus still saved. Fine adjustments can then be made to those settings.

  • Page 130: Expert Menus

    Expert Menus. Cancel Select OK. CHECK If scene group 0 is displayed, the data will be saved to the F160 internal flash memory. If scene groups 1 to 31 are displayed, the data will be saved (overwritten) to the Memory Card.

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 6 Troubleshooting This section provides information on troubleshooting and a list of frequently asked questions. Troubleshooting ..........FAQ .

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    Section 6-1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section lists the errors that may occur during F160 operation, along with their probable causes and remedies. The letters used in the reference page column represent the following refer- ence materials: Setup: Setup Manual Conv.: Conversational Menu Operation Manual (this manual) Comm.: Communications Reference Manual...
  • Page 134 Section 6-1 Troubleshooting Error message Causes and remedies Reference Same directory name has Specify a directory name that is not being used. already existed. Same file name has already Specify a file name that is not being used. existed. Password is incorrect. Enter the correct password.

  • Page 135: Faq

    Section 6-2 Question Answer Will the RUN signal be output during scene switching? - The RUN signal will remain ON during scene switch- ing in Run Mode. - The RUN signal will remain OFF during scene switch- ing in Monitor Mode. Will the RUN signal turn OFF when the ERROR signal The RUN signal will remain ON even if the ERROR sig- turns ON with Camera or other errors in Run Mode?

  • Page 136: Menus

    Appendix A Menus P. 72 (0 to 31) Start P. 21 P. 21 Ref image Shutter speed P. 22 P. 24 P. 25 Light control Up to 32 regions can be set. Region P. 28 P. 28 Presence Conform P. 48 Orient'n P.

  • Page 138: Training Samples

    Appendix B Training Samples Presence Conform Orient'n Position...
  • Page 139 Appendix B Dimns'n Chip/Bur Defect...

  • Page 140: Index

    Index backup echoback test data error messages battery exiting status expert menus BUSY signal external devices monitoring I/O status calendar camera modes Camera settings features colors useful features characters or figures figures customizing drawing foreground and background file names comments files adding comments to scenes copying...
  • Page 141 Index inspection details measurement time setting measurements inspection types executing adjustable parameters executing with tiggers chips and burs memory procedure remaining memory conformity Memory Cards procedure data backup dimensions operations procedure turning OFF power orientation menus procedure manipulation from a computer position monitor procedure...
  • Page 142 Index samples save images scene groups changing reducing switching time using scenes changing clearing comments copying screen configuration serial interface monitoring I/O status Set Mode settings application settings backup changing confirming measurement screnes saving shutter speed software system version starting conversational menus inspections startup conditions...

  • Page 144: Revision History

    Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. Cat. No. Z145-E1-02 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.
  • Page 146 Authorized Distributor: Printed in Japan Cat. No. Z145-E1-02 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. 0602-1M (0201) (O)
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