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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.
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This manual describes the hardware for the F250 Vision Sensor and how to install the com- ponents, and it includes the sections described below. This is one of two manuals used to operate the F250. Refer to the following table for the contents of each manual.
!WARNING Do not disassemble the F250, apply pressure to the F250 that would deform its shape, or incinerate the F250. A lithium battery is built into the F250 and it may combust, explode, or burn if not treated properly. !WARNING Do not short circuit, attempt to charge, disassemble, apply pressure that would deform, or incinerate the lithium battery.
Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or modify the F250. !Caution Do not touch fluorescent or halogen lights while the power is ON or immedi- ately after the power is turned OFF. These lights get very hot and can cause burns. !Caution If you suspect an error or malfunction, stop using the F250 immediately, turn OFF the power supply, and consult your OMRON representative.
Orientation of Controller To improve heat dissipation, install the Controller in the following orientation only. For proper air flow, provide at least 20 mm of clearance above the Con- troller and at least 50 mm of clearance on both sides.
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The Controller can be installed vertically with the air intake at the bottom and exhaust at the top. For proper air flow, provide at least 20 mm of clear- ance at the top of the Controller and at least 50 mm of clearance on both sides (the intake and exhaust sides).
Card is removed while power is being supplied. Note F250-UME Precautions It will not be possible to start the Setup Menu if you change the contents of the Memory Card after installing it in a personal computer or other device. Never...
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Replacing the Battery The F250 is equipped with a battery that backs up the clock. When the battery is low, the message “BATTERY LOW” will be displayed on the monitor at star- tup. The battery must be replaced when this message is displayed. Return the F250 to your OMRON dealer for service.
Section 1-2 Confirming Package Contents Check the contents of the package as soon as you receive the F250. It is extremely rare for components to be missing, but contact the nearest OMRON representative if any of the following items are missing.
Special Features Section 2-1 Special Features The F250 Vision Sensor uses a camera instead of the human eye to process images and inspect products. Visual inspections can be automated to perform complicated inspections quickly and accurately. There were problematic cases in which Vision Sensors could not detect differ- ences that could be detected by the human eye.
Chipped Good Quest Optical Character Verification Verify expiration data and lot number! Detect incorrect font size/ style as well as errors. It is possible to inspect for different font styles and sizes. Good 01.01.28 01.01.28 Italic Size Blurred Width 01.01.28...
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Low contrast Internal defect Fine matching Inspect for blurred characters or graphics! Find differences from the model image. Model image Measured image Dirt on design Chip on edge Minute dirt Omission The F250 has many other inspection processes in its line-up.
2-1-3 Smooth Switching between Processes The scene function can be used to set up to 32 different inspections. When the inspection requirements change, the inspection process can be changed just by changing the scene. Up to 1,024 scenes can be stored on a 128-MB Mem-...
Basic System Configuration The following diagram shows the basic F250 system configuration. Precaution Some of the components shown in the configuration diagram are special OMRON products that cannot be substituted with comparable devices. These items are indicated with an asterisk.
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CHECK F200-series and F300-series Cameras can also be connected. Up to four Cameras can be connected, but they must all have the same model number. Only one Camera can be connected, however, when the F200-S Camera is used or when a camera with an internal sync mode is used.
Component Names and Functions The following diagram shows the F250 Controller’s major components. RS-232C/RS-422 Connector Connects the F250 to an external device such as a personal computer or PLC. Ethernet Connector (10BASE-T) Connects the F250 to a personal computer. (Can be used with F250-UME Application Software version 1.10 or higher.)
Controller’s internal PC board. 2-4-1 Horizontal Mounting For proper air flow, provide at least 20 mm of clearance from the top of the Controller and at least 50 mm of clearance from the sides (next to the intake and exhaust vents).
Section 2-4 2-4-2 Vertical Mounting For proper air flow, provide at least 20 mm of clearance from the top of the Controller and at least 50 mm of clearance from the sides (next to the intake and exhaust vents). 50 min.
ON. The various connectors on the F250 are capped when the F250 is shipped. When a connector is not being used, leave the cap in place or replace the cap to protect against dust, dirt, and static electricity.
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Camera Only Item F150-S1A or F160-S1 Field of vision and Determine the required field of vision based on the size of the measurement object and distance to object select an appropriate CCTV lens (C mount). Lighting precautions Provide a light source appropriate for the measurement object.
Section 2-6 Power Supply and Ground • The lens has a fixed focal point. The actual field of vision and focal point vary from lens to lens, so adjust the distance to the measurement object after replacing the lens or camera.
+10% 24 VDC CHECK Use a DC power supply with countermeasures against high voltages (safe extra low-voltage circuits on the secondary side). If the system must meet UL standards, use a UL class II power supply. − 24 VDC !Caution Keep the power supply line as short as possible (less than 10 m).
Extension Tube length Field of vision L (mm) The X axis of the graph shows field of vision L (mm), and the Y axis shows the camera distance A (mm). The curves on the graph show the relationship between the field of vision and camera distance for each CCTV lens. The val- ues are significantly different for each lens, so double-check the model of the lens before using the graph.
Section 3-1 CCTV Lenses Example When a 3Z4S-LE C1614A CCTV Lens is being used and a field of vision of 40 mm is needed at the measurement object, a camera distance of 200 mm and 1-mm Extension Tube are required.
Extension Tubes One or more Extension Tubes can be inserted between the lens and the Cam- era to focus the Camera image. Use a combination of one or more of the six tubes to achieve the required length. Extension Tube...
Section 3-2 Lighting Lighting A stable image must be obtained to ensure accurate inspection. Use appropri- ate lighting for the application and the measurement object if using a Camera without a light (F150-S1A or F160-S1). 3-2-1 Lighting Methods Back Lighting A stable, high-contrast image can be obtained using back lighting.
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Applications: Inspections for surface gloss Camera Light source Measurement object Coaxial Lighting A stable image can be obtained with few shadows from uneven surfaces on the measurement object. Applications: Surface inspections, positioning, and hole inspections of com- paratively small objects Camera...
Memory Cards Memory Cards Use a Memory Card to back up data such as settings and image data or increase the number of scenes when you are using the Scene Group function. Data from the F250 can be backed up in the computer just by inserting the Memory Card into the computer and copying the desired data.
Card drive (PCMCIA 2.0 or higher, type II compatible) or CompactFlash drive. The Memory Card must be inserted into a PC Card Adapter in order to be used in a PC Card drive. We recommend the OMRON HMC-AP001 PC Card Adapter.
Connecting through the Parallel Interface Section 4-1 Connecting through the Parallel Interface This section explains how to connect I/O to the F250 through its parallel inter- face to input signals such as measurement triggers or output signals such as measurement results.
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Connecting through the Parallel Interface The parallel connectors are capped with screw-on covers when the F250 is shipped. When a connector is not being used, leave the cover in place or replace the cover to protect against dust, dirt, and static electricity.
Precaution Do not input the RESET input immediately after turning ON the power. When using RESET input to synchronize startup timing, wait at least 1 s after turning CHECK Use a DC power supply with countermeasures against high voltages (safe extra low-voltage circuits on the secondary side) for the COMIN and COMOUT terminals.
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à à à à à DO24 to DO31 Note Refer to page 70 for details if you want to connect a strobe device to the F250. Each Camera has its own strobe trigger output as shown in the following table.
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Camera 3 STGOUT3 (Pin B8 of parallel connector 1) COMIN1 is the common for A1 to A6 and B2 to B6 on connector 0. COMIN2 is the common for A3 to A6 and B3 to B6 on connector 1. COMOUT1 is the common for A8 to A11 and B8 to B10 on connector 0.
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Reserve Reserve output output Reserve COMOUT4 output DO16 DO17 DO18 DO19 DO20 DO21 DO22 DO23 DO24 COMOUT5 DO25 DO26 DO27 DO28 DO29 DO30 DO31 COMOUT6 Refer to the beginning of 3DUDOOHO &RQQHFWRU 6SHFLILFDWLRQV for signal SeeAlso definitions.l...
OFF leakage current 0.1 mA max. Internal circuits Output terminal COM OUT Load Load COM OUT Output terminal Precaution Do not exceed the maximum load current specified for the F250. The F250 will be damaged if an output is short-circuited.
CHECK When 3G2A9-AL004-E Link Adapters are being used, termination must be set to ON in the last node in the line and the node must be terminated as follows: • Connect 220 W (1/2 W min.) between RDA( ) and RDB(+).
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Protective frame ground For RS-232C Not connected RDB(+) For RS-422 RDA( SDB(+) SDA( Signal ground The following plug and hood are recommended and are available from OMRON. Model Model No. Plug XM2A-0901 Hood XM2S-0911 Wiring The maximum cable length is 15 m for RS-232C or RS-422...
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The peripheral device may be damaged if connected or disconnected with the power supply turned ON. Note The connector is capped when the F250 is shipped. When not using the serial interface, leave the cap in place to protect against dust, dirt, and static electric-...
Computer 1:N Connection A Hub can be used to communicate with two or more F250s from a single computer. Use Shielded (STP) 10 Base-T Straight-through Cables to make the 1:N connections. The cable length between the F250s and the Hub must be less than 30 m.
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Section 4-2 Connecting through the Serial Interface Connection Align the connector with the socket and press the connector straight into place. Precaution Always turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting ca- bles. The peripheral device may be damaged if connected or disconnected with the power supply turned ON.
The lighting cable is not correctly connected to the Camera. Cameras with Light Source). Power is not being supplied to the F250. When using a Camera with Intelligent Lighting, the DIP switch pins are not set to 0. 5-1-2 Menu Operation Errors...
Only the following two functions have restrictions in the slot that can be slots be used? used. • Starting the Setup Menu: Slot 0 only • Switching scene groups: Slot 1 only Either slot can be used for all other functions (outputting results to a Mem- ory Card, saving scene data, etc.).
Connecting to a SYSMAC device (9-pin connector) • XW2Z-200T (2 m) • XW2Z-500T (5 m) Can a commercially available cable Yes, as long as it’s a pin jack cable (with a yellow connector) for video be used instead of the R150-VM signal connection. Monitor Cable?
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Light Camera cable Lighting connector connector Disconnect the light cable from the light connector on the back of the Cam- era. Remove the light cable from the slot in the camera base. Remove the two screws securing the Light. Remove the Light from the Camera.
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When you want to use the Camera alone without connecting an Intelligent Lighting, use M2 3 screws in the bottom of the Camera instead of the long screws removed in step 4. The screws removed in step 3 are not needed.
Regular Inspections Place the light cable in the slot in the camera base. Connect the light cable to the light connector on the back of the Camera. Regular Inspections To maintain the F250 in the best condition, perform the following regularly.
DC external terminals and GR terminal (100 VDC Megger, with internal surge absorber removed) Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz between all DC external terminals and GR terminal (with internal surge absorber removed) Leakage current 10 mA max.
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Section 5-4 Specifications Item Specification Battery life Approximately 7 years when used 24 hours/day. Weight Approx. 3.1 kg (Controller only) F150 Cameras Cameras with Light F150-SL20A/SL50A (70.5) Unit: mm F150-LT10A Light (50.25) (16.75) Two M4 taps, Depth 8 1/4-20UNC tap, Depth 8 (40.25)
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Specifications Section 5-4 Cameras with Intelligent Lighting F150-SLC20 F150-LTC20 Light Unit: mm (85) (10) 30.5 (96.25) (16.75) Two M4 taps, Depth 10 1/4-20UNC tap,Depth 10 (86.25) 20±0.3 (6.75)
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Specifications Section 5-4 F160-SLC50 F150-LTC50 Light Unit: mm (85) 46.5 (10) 30.5 (23.25) (103.25) 1/4-20UNC tap, Depth 10 Two M4 taps, Depth 10 (93.25) 20±0.3 (13.25) Camera Only F160-S1 Unit: mm 54.5 (15.5) (46.5) (6.2) (6.2) Light Connector (8.8 dia.) 1"-32UN-2A...
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External sync. via horizontal sync signal Shutter speed F150-series: 1/100 s, 1/500 s, 1/2000 s, 1/10000 s (Electronic shutter) F160-series: 1/120 s, 1/200 s, 1/500 s, 1/1000 s, 1/2000 s, 1/4000 s, 1/8000 s, 1/20000 s Lens mounting C mount...
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F150-SL20A/SL50A: Red LED (Peak emission wavelength: 680 nm) F150-SLC20/SLC50 and F160-SLC20/SLC50: Red and green LED combination (Peak emission wavelengths: 660 nm and 570 nm) Light emission method Pulse emission (synchronized with the camera shutter) Other Characteristics Item Specification Mounting distance F150-S1A: Depends on lens being used.
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SHIFT CONSOLE 2000 Item Specification Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz; half-amplitude: 0.15 mm; 4 times for 8 minutes each in 3 directions Shock resistance 196 m/s ; 3 times each in 6 directions Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to 50 C (with no condensation) ...
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Item Specification Current consumption Approx. 10 mA Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz; half-amplitude: 0.35 mm; maximum acceleration: 50 m/s ,10 times for 8 minutes each in 3 directions Shock resistance 150 m/s ; 3 times each in 6 directions ...
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Item Specification Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz; half-amplitude: 0.15 mm, 4 times for 8 minutes each in 3 directions Shock resistance 196 m/s , 3 times each in 6 directions ...
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Specifications Section 5-4 F150-VS Camera Cable (For F150-S@, F160-S@ Cameras) 3000 Unit: mm (30) Camera Connector F250 Connector Signal Signal Power Power VIDEO GND VIDEO VIDEO GND ESCNT1 VIDEO Not used. ESCNT1 SCAN ESCNT2 ESCNT2 INDEX INDEX SCAN Shell Shell...
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Section 5-4 Specifications F160-VSR3 Camera Cable (For F300-S2R/S3DR/S4R and F200-S@ Cameras) Unit: mm 3000 (120) Camera Connector F250 Connector Signal Signal Power Power VIDEO GND VIDEO GND VIDEO HD GND ESCNT1 VIDEO − SCAN ESCNT2 INDEX(SI) INDEX VD GND Shell...
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2000 46.7 46.7 Item Specification Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz; half-amplitude: 0.15 mm, 4 times for 8 minutes each in 3 directions Shock resistance 196 m/s , 3 times each in 6 directions Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to 50 C (with no condensation) ...
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F160-VP Parallel I/O Cable Unit: mm 2000 Item Specification Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz; half-amplitude: 0.15 mm, 4 times for 8 minutes each in 3 directions Shock resistance 196 m/s , 3 times each in 6 directions Ambient temperature...
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Supply voltage 20.4 to 26.4 VDC Current consumption 700 mA max. Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz; half-amplitude: 0.1 mm; maximum acceleration: 15 m/s , 10 times for 8 minutes each in 3 directions Shock resistance 150 m/s , 3 times each in 6 directions ...
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Supply voltage 85 to 264 VAC, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 20 W max. Vibration resistance 5 to 100 Hz; 0.16-mm full-amplitude or acceleration of 7.35 m/s (whichever is smaller), 6 times for 10 minutes each in 3 directions Ambient temperature...
Approx. 15 g F200/F300 Camera Parameters Detailed parameter settings are required when a Camera other than an F150- S1A or F160-S1 is connected. Make the following settings when using an F200/F300 Camera. The Camera settings window is displayed at startup and...
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Section 5-5 F200/F300 Camera Parameters can be displayed at other times by selecting Camera settings from the Sys- tem Menu. Camera settings Camera settings(Detail) Camera : Others Camera Speed Normal Intelligent Lighting 0: Shutter SYNC RESET Out of use Synchronization...
STGOUT3) to control the strobe flash timing. SeeAlso Refer to page 32 for details on the pins allocated to these signals. Check the strobe device's specifications and set the appropriate “Shutter trig- ger polarity” and “Shutter trigger width” in the Camera settings (Detail) Menu.
F150-M09 BATTERY LOW message F150-S1A replacing F150-SL20A/SL50A F150-SLC20 F150-SLC20/SLC50 cables F150-SLC50 Camera Cable specifications F150-VS Camera Only F160 Cameras dimensions Camera with Intelligent Lighting F160-KP Camera with Light F160-N64S Cameras characteristics F160-S1 connecting F160-SLC20 overview F160-SLC20/SLC50 parameters F160-SLC50 specifications F160-VP...
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Video Monitor connecting power supply turning OFF wiring wiring precautions communications applications battery general safety installation installation environment power supply and wiring products availability...
Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. Cat. No. SCHB-736A Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.
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