About This Manual - Omron F160 Vision Sensor Setup Manual

About this Manual:

This manual describes the hardware for the F160 Vision Sensor and how to install the com-
ponents, and it includes the sections described below. This is one of four manuals used to
operate the F160. Refer to the following table for the contents of each manual.
Manual
1: Setup Manual
2: Conversational
Menu Operation
Manual
3: Expert Menu
Operation Manual
4: Communications
Reference Man-
ual
Please read the above manuals carefully and be sure you understand the information pro-
vided before attempting to install or operate the F160.
Section 1 Introduction describes the precautions that must be taken when installing and
operating the F160 Vision Sensor.
Section 2 Installation and Connections shows a basic F160 system configuration and
explains how to install the F160 and connect it to a power supply and peripheral devices.
Section 3 Lenses, Lighting, and Memory Cards describes how to select and use these
components most effectively.
Section 4 Connecting External Devices describes how to connect external devices
through a parallel interface (the I/O terminals or I/O connector) or serial interface (the RS-
232C/RS-422 connector).
Section 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance provides tables to help identify and correct
hardware errors that may occur with the F160 as well as information on maintenance and
periodic inspections.
!WARNING
Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in per-
sonal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section in
its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and related
sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.
Provides information on system hardware and installation.
Be sure to read this manual first.
Describes operation of the F160 using the Conversational
Menus. The Conversational Menus enable the simplest oper-
ation based on registered images of acceptable and unac-
ceptable products.
Describes operation of the F160 using the Expert Menus.
The Expert Menu enable application of all F160 capabilities,
including setting region images and criteria.
Describes the communications settings and communications
protocol used to transfer data through the parallel interface or
serial interface.
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