Maintenance; Serial Interface Errors; Cabling Errors; Replacing The Light - Omron F160 Vision Sensor Setup Manual

Maintenance

5-1-4

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.
5-1-5

Cabling Errors

Problem
A recommended OMRON RS-232C
cable is not being used.
5-2

Maintenance

5-2-1

Replacing the Light

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.
One of the following OMRON cables can be used. Select a cable that
works with the device being connected.
Connecting to a PC/AT or compatible computer (9-pin connector)
• XW2Z-200S-V (2 m)
• XW2Z-500S-V (5 m)
Connecting to a SYSMAC device (9-pin connector)
• XW2Z-200T (2 m)
• XW2Z-500T (5 m)
• The Light will gradually lose brightness over time (about 20% loss after
1,500 hours of use). Replace the Light after about 1,500 hours of use.
• Replace the Light if it is damaged or not fully functional.
Probable cause
Probable cause
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