Faq; Serial Interface Errors; Cameras - Omron F160-2 Setup Manual

FAQ

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Serial Interface Errors

Problem
No communications are possible.
The Unit operates well initially, but
after a while there is no response
from the F160.
Cannot perform menu operations
from the computer.
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FAQ

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Cameras

Question
When more than one Camera is con-
nected, is the timing of the shutter
trigger pulse synchronized?
Can more than one internally syn-
chronized Camera be connected?
Can the F150-LT10A Light be con-
nected to the F160-S2?
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The cables are not correctly wired.
The F160's communications specifications do not match those of the
external device.
The communications mode was not selected under System/Communica-
tions settings/Serial.
Select Normal, Host link, or Menu operations under RS-232C/Operat-
ing mode. (Normal is no-protocol.)
The status of communications can be checked with the I/O monitor.
The reception buffer on the external device (e.g., computer) is full. Check
that settings allow the data to be properly received.
The communications mode was not set to Menu operations in the Sys-
tem/Communications settings/Serial settings.
F160-S2, F150-S1
The timing is not synchronized. In order to prevent light interference
from other Cameras, the timing is staggered by a displacement time
(tD). The displacement time depends on the type of Camera con-
nected.
F160-S2: tD = Approx. 500 µ s
F150-S1: tD = Approx. 1 ms
When using a strobe, the timing of the strobe trigger signal is staggered
in the same way as the shutter trigger pulse.
Camera 0
tD
Camera 1
( : Shutter trigger pulse turns ON)
Other Cameras
The timing is synchronized. There is no displacement time.
No. Only one internally synchronized Camera (F200-S) can be con-
nected. Connect it to camera connector 0. The internally synchronized
Camera cannot be used in 2-line random trigger mode, which requires
2 Cameras.
Yes. In addition to the Camera and Light, provide the appropriate lens.
20-mm field of vision: F150-LE20
50-mm field of vision: F150-LE50
Probable cause
Answer
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