CH Series Smart Camera

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Product Information

Specifications

• Product: Smart Camera FQ2-S/CH Series
• Model: Cat. No. Z337-E1-11
• Manufacturer: OMRON
• Warranty: 12 months from the date of sale

Product Usage Instructions

1. Installation and Connections

Follow the detailed installation guide provided in the user
manual to set up the Smart Camera properly.

2. Taking Images

Learn how to capture images using the Smart Camera by following
the instructions in the user manual.

3. Setting Up Inspections

Configure the Smart Camera for inspections by referring to the
user manual’s guidelines on setting up inspections.

4. Testing and Saving Settings

Test the Smart Camera’s settings and save them as per your
requirements. The user manual provides step-by-step instructions
for this process.

5. Operation

Understand the operational procedures of the Smart Camera by
reading the operational section of the user manual thoroughly.

6. Convenient Functions

Explore the convenient functions offered by the Smart Camera by
following the instructions provided in the user manual.

7. Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting
section of the user manual for solutions and guidance.

FAQ

Q: What is the warranty period for the Smart Camera

FQ2-S/CH?

A: The warranty period for the Smart Camera FQ2-S/CH is 12
months from the date of sale by OMRON.

Q: Can I use the Smart Camera for applications involving

serious risks?

A: It is advised never to use the product for an application
involving serious risk to life or property without ensuring proper
system design and installation.

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Smart Camera
FQ2-S/CH Series
User’s Manual
Cat. No. Z337-E1-11

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the FQ2-S/CH. This manual provides information regarding functions, performance and operating methods that are required for using the FQ2-S/CH. When using the FQ2-S/CH, be sure to observe the following:
· The FQ2-S/CH must be operated by personnel knowledgeable in electrical engineering. · To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly to deepen your understanding of the
product. · Please keep this manual in a safe place so that it can be referred to whenever necessary.
NOTE All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of OMRON.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.
Trademarks Sysmac and SYSMAC are trademarks or registered trademarks of OMRON Corporation in Japan and other countries for OMRON factory automation products.
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Copyrights Microsoft product screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft.

User’s Manual

Terms and Conditions Agreement (Please Read)

Introduction

1

Installation and Connections

2

Taking Images

3

Setting Up Inspections

4

Testing and Saving Settings

5

Operation

6

Convenient Functions

7

Troubleshooting

8

Appendices

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Terms and Conditions Agreement
Warranty, Limitations of Liability
Warranties Exclusive Warranty Omron’s exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of sale by Omron (or such other period expressed in writing by Omron). Omron disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
Limitations OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE. Omron further disclaims all warranties and responsibility of any type for claims or expenses based on infringement by the Products or otherwise of any intellectual property right.
Buyer Remedy Omron’s sole obligation hereunder shall be, at Omron’s election, to (i) replace (in the form originally shipped with Buyer responsible for labor charges for removal or replacement thereof) the non-complying Product, (ii) repair the non-complying Product, or (iii) repay or credit Buyer an amount equal to the purchase price of the non-complying Product; provided that in no event shall Omron be responsible for warranty, repair, indemnity or any other claims or expenses regarding the Products unless Omron’s analysis confirms that the Products were properly handled, stored, installed and maintained and not subject to contamination, abuse, misuse or inappropriate modification. Return of any Products by Buyer must be approved in writing by Omron before shipment. Omron Companies shall not be liable for the suitability or unsuitability or the results from the use of Products in combination with any electrical or electronic components, circuits, system assemblies or any other materials or substances or environments. Any advice, recommendations or information given orally or in writing, are not to be construed as an amendment or addition to the above warranty.
See http://www.omron.com/global/ or contact your Omron representative for published information.
Limitation on Liability; Etc OMRON COMPANIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, in no event shall liability of Omron Companies exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted.

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Application Considerations Warranties
Suitability of Use Omron Companies shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes or regulations which apply to the combination of the Product in the Buyer’s application or use of the Product. At Buyer’s request, Omron will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use which apply to the Product. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the Product in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other application or use. Buyer shall be solely responsible for determining appropriateness of the particular Product with respect to Buyer’s application, product or system. Buyer shall take application responsibility in all cases.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT(S) IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
Programmable Products Omron Companies shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable Product, or any consequence thereof.
Disclaimers
Performance Data Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs and other materials is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of Omron’s test conditions, and the user must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the Omron’s Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
Change in Specifications Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons. It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product may be changed without any notice. When in doubt, special part numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your application. Please consult with your Omron’s representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased Product.
Errors and Omissions Information presented by Omron Companies has been checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors or omissions.

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Meanings of Signal Words
The following signal words are used in this manual.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury, or may result in serious injury or death. Additionally there may be significant property damage.
Meanings of Alert Symbols
The following alert symbols are used in this manual The filled circle symbol indicates operations that you must do. The specific operation is shown in the circle and explained in text. This example shows a general precaution for something that you must do.
Indicates general prohibitions for which there is no specific symbol.
Indicates the possibility of laser radiation.
Indicates the possibility of explosion under specific conditions.
Indicates prohibition when there is a risk of minor injury from electrical shock or other source if the product is disassembled.

Anti-virus protection Install the latest commercial-quality antivirus software on the computer connected to the control system and maintain to keep the software up-to-date.
Security measures to prevent unauthorized access Take the following measures to prevent unauthorized access to our products. · Install physical controls so that only authorized personnel can access control systems and
equipment. · Reduce connections to control systems and equipment via networks to prevent access
from untrusted devices. · Set strong passwords and change them frequently. · Scan virus to ensure safety of USB drives or other external storages before connecting
them to control systems and equipment.

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Data input and output protection Validate backups and ranges to cope with unintentional modification of input/output data to control systems and equipment. · Checking the scope of data · Checking validity of backups and preparing data for restore in case of falsification and
abnormalities · Safety design, such as emergency shutdown and fail-soft operation in case of data
tampering and abnormalities
Data recovery Backup data and keep the data up-to-date periodically to prepare for data loss.
When using an intranet environment through a global address, connecting to an unauthorized terminal such as a SCADA, HMI or to an unauthorized server may result in network security issues such as spoofing and tampering. You must take sufficient measures such as restricting access to the terminal, using a terminal equipped with a secure function, and locking the installation area by yourself.
When constructing an intranet, communication failure may occur due to cable disconnection or the influence of unauthorized network equipment. Take adequate measures, such as restricting physical access to network devices, by means such as locking the installation area.
When using a device equipped with the USB flash drive or SD Memory Card function, there is a security risk that a third party may acquire, alter, or replace the files and data in the removable media by removing the removable media or unmounting the removable media. Please take sufficient measures, such as restricting physical access to the Controller or taking appropriate management measures for removable media, by means of locking the installation area, entrance management, etc., by yourself.
This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons. Do not use it for such purposes.
The Sensor emits visible light, which may adversely affect the eyes in rare instances. Do not look directly into the light emitted from the Sensor. When the subject is a specular reflective object, protect your eyes from reflected light.
A lithium ion battery is built into the Touch Finder and may occasionally combust, explode, or burn if not treated properly. Dispose of the Touch Finder as industrial waste, and never disassemble, apply pressure that would deform, heat to 100 °C or higher, or incinerate the Touch Finder.
High-voltage parts inside; danger of electrical shock. Do not open the product cover.

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Precautions for Safe Use
The following points are important to ensure safety, so make sure that they are strictly observed.
1. Installation Environment
· Do not use the product in environments where it can be exposed to inflammable/explosive gas. · To secure the safety of operation and maintenance, do not install the product close to high-voltage devices
and power devices. · Install the product in such a way that its ventilation holes are not blocked. · Tighten mounting screws at the torque specified in this manual.
2. Power Supply and Wiring
· The power supply voltage must be within the rated range (24 VDC ±10%), and an AC voltage must not be used.
· Reverse connection of the power supply is not allowed. Do not short the load of the open collector output. · The load must be within the rated range. · High-voltage lines and power lines must be wired separately from this product. Wiring them together or
placing them in the same duct may cause induction, resulting in malfunction or damage. · Use the products within the power supply voltages specified in this manual. · Use the specified size of crimp terminals to wire connections. Do not connect wires that have been simply
twisted together directly to the power supply or terminal block. · Use a DC power supply with safety measures against high voltages (safety extra low- voltage circuit). · Use independent power sources for the products. Do not use a shared power source. · Tighten mounting screws at the torque specified in this manual. · Always turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting cables or the power supply wiring.
3. Battery
· Do not short the positive and negative terminals of the Battery. · Do not use the Touch Finder in an environment that exceeds the operating temperature range of the
Battery. If the Touch Finder is used at temperatures that exceed the operating temperature range, the protective device may activate and prevent charging. · Do not connect the Battery directly to a power supply or car cigarette lighter socket. · Do not use the Touch Finder with any other type of battery. · Turn OFF the power supply immediately if the Battery leaks or produces an odor. Electrolyte leaked from the Battery may ignite, possibly causing smoke, rupture, or fire. · If during usage, charging, or storage, the Battery produces an odor, heats, becomes discolored, becomes misshapen, or exhibits any other unusual conditions, remove it and do not use it. Continuing to use such a Battery may result in the Battery heating, smoking, rupturing, or igniting. · If the Touch Finder (FQ2-D31) will be installed permanently or semi-permanently, remove power supplies other than the Battery (FQ-BAT1). If the rated temperature is exceeded with the Battery inserted, the protective circuit may activate and stop the Touch Finder.
4. AC Adapter
· Use an AC cable that is suitable for the power supply and power voltage you are using. · Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. Doing so may result in electrical shock. · If you notice an abnormal condition, such as smoke, abnormal heating of the outer surface, or a strange
odor, immediately stop using the AC Adapter, turn OFF the power, and remove the power plug from the outlet. Consult your dealer, as it is dangerous to attempt to repair the AC Adapter yourself. · If the AC Adapter is dropped or damaged, turn OFF the power, remove the power plug from the outlet, and contact your dealer. There is a risk of fire if you continue using the AC Adapter.

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5. Handling
· Connector Cover Always attach the connector cover when you disconnect the cable. If you do not attach the connector cover, foreign matter may enter the connection, causing malfunctions or damage.
· Lens Cap Always attach a C-mount lens cap to the lens mount when you remove the lens. If dust or dirt adhere to the imaging elements, false detection or failure may occur.
· Sensor Waterproof Sheets Do not remove or damage the waterproof sheets on the sides of the Sensor. Doing so may allow dust, dirt, or water drops to enter the Sensor and damage it.
6. EMC Standard
· EU Directive 2014/30/EU · EN61326-1 · Electromagnetic environment : Industrial electromagnetic environment(EN/IEC 61326-1 Table 2) · The following condition is applied to the immunity test of this product: If the level of disturbance of the video
is such that characters on the monitor are readable, the test is a pass.
7. Other
· Do not use this product in safety circuits associated with nuclear power and human life. · Do not disassemble, repair, modify, deform by pressure, or incinerate this product. · Dispose of this product as industrial waste. · If you notice an abnormal condition, such as a strange odor, extreme heating of any product, or smoke,
immediately stop using the product, turn OFF the power, and consult your dealer. · The Sensor surfaces become hot during use. Do not touch them. · Do not drop or subject the products to shock. · Use the special Sensor (FQ2-S/CH), Touch Finder (FQ2-D), Sensor Data Unit (FQ-SDU), Cables (FQ-WN,
FQ-WD, FQ-WU, and FQ-VP), Battery (FQ-BAT1), and AC Adapter (FQ-AC). Using other than the specified products may cause fire, burning, malfunction or failure. · If the product has a lock mechanism, always make sure it is locked before using the product.

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Precautions for Correct Use
Observe the following precautions to prevent failure to operate, malfunctions, or undesirable effects on product performance.
1. Installation Site
Do not install this product in locations subjected to the following conditions:
· Ambient temperature outside the rating · Rapid temperature fluctuations (causing condensation) · Relative humidity outside the range of 35 to 85% · Direct vibration or shock · Strong ambient light (such as other laser beams, light from arc-welding machines, or ultraviolet light) · Direct sunlight or near heaters · Strong magnetic or electric field Also, do not install this product in locations subjected to the following conditions to ensure its protective performance as described in the specifications:
· Presence of corrosive or flammable gases · Presence of dust, salt, or iron particles · Water, oil, or chemical fumes or spray, or mist atmospheres Installing and Using a Sensor with Built-in Lighting
· The front-panel plate may occasionally become fogged from the inside if the Sensor is used in location with high humidity and the temperature changes drastically.
· Do not install any objects except for the special mounting brackets within the dotted lines in the following figure. The front-panel plate may become fogged from the inside.

25 mm

25 mm

25 mm

Water-proof Sheet

25 mm

25 mm

25 mm

25 mm

Waterproof sheet
2. Power Supply, Connection, and Wiring
· When using a commercially available switching regulator, make sure that the FG terminal is grounded. · If surge currents are present in the power lines, connect surge absorbers that suit the operating
environment. · Before turning ON the power after the product is connected, make sure that the power supply voltage is
correct, there are no incorrect connections (e.g. load short-circuit) and the load current is appropriate. Incorrect wiring may result in breakdown of the product. · For cables, use only the special products specified in this manual. · Do not subject the Cables to twisting stress. Doing so may damage the Cables. · Always turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting Cables. The Sensor may fail if a Cable is connected or disconnected while power is being supplied.
p.571, p.572, p.574
· Use only combinations of the Sensor and Touch Finder specified in this manual. Using other combinations may cause malfunction or damage.
· Do not turn the power OFF in the following instances. Doing so will damage data that is in the process of being saved.

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– While data is being saved in internal memory – While data is being saved on the SD card · The LCD panel has been made using precision technology, and sometimes a few pixels are missing in the panel. This is due to the structure of the LCD panel, and is not a malfunction. · Influence of Temperature Changes on Optical Axis Due to the characteristics of the materials that are used in the Sensor, changes in the ambient temperature may cause the center of the optical axis to change by several pixels. · Imaging Elements Due to the specifications of the CMOS image sensors that are used in then Sensor, lines may appear in images for some measurement conditions or gain settings. These do not indicate defects or faults in the Sensor. Also, there may be some pixel defects, but these do not indicate defects or faults in the Sensor.
3. Battery
· Do not use or charge the Battery with other than the specified products. · Do not charge the Battery with other than the specified AC adapter. · When using the Touch Finder, the battery cover screw must be tightened.
4. AC Adapter
· During maintenance and when not using the Touch Finder for an extended time, remove the power plug from the outlet.
· Do not bend the power cable past its natural bending radius. · Do not use the AC Adapter with other than the specified products. · If a voltage higher than 380 V is applied, there is a risk that the capacitor will be damaged, the pressure
valve will open, and vaporized gas will be emitted. If there is a possibility that a voltage higher than 380 V will be applied, use a protective device.
5. Maintenance and Inspection
· Do not use thinner, alcohol, benzene, acetone or kerosene to clean the Sensor and Touch Finder. If large dust particles adhere to the Camera, use a blower brush (used to clean camera lenses) to blow them off. Do not use breath from your mouth to blow the dust off. To remove dust particles from the Camera, wipe gently with a soft cloth (for cleaning lenses). Do not use excessive force to wipe off dust particles. Scratches to the Camera might cause error.
6. Warm-up
· Turn ON the power and wait for 30 minutes or more before conducting precise inspection. The circuit is not stable directly after the power is turned ON, so brightness may vary gradually.

Product manuals
The information required to use the FQ2-S/CH Series is divided into two manuals by objective: “FQ2-S/CH Series User’s Manual” and “FQ2-S/CH Series User’s Manual for Communications Settings”. Read each manual as appropriate for your objective.

Manual
(This manual) FQ2-S/CH Series User’s Manual (Cat. No. Z337)

Description

Contents

Describes the product specifications, Product specifications basic settings, and other information Connections, wiring required to use the FQ2-S/CH Series. Camera, image adjustment
Inspection item settings Test measurement, operation Troubleshooting

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Manual
FQ2-S/CH Series User’s Manual for Communications Settings (Cat. No. Z338)

Description

Contents

Provides information required to oper- System configuration

ate the sensor by remote control.

Sensor control method

Data input/output specifications

Connectable network types

Communication settings

Output data settings

Editor’s Note

Meaning of Symbols Menu items that are displayed on the Touch Finder LCD screen, and windows, dialog boxes and other GUI elements displayed on the PC are indicated enclosed by brackets “[ ]”. Visual Aids
Indicates points that are important to achieve the full product performance, Important
such as operational precautions.

Note

Indicates application procedures.

Indicates pages where related information can be found.

2-2 Par

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-CH1

Shows the models that support the function being described.

FQ2-S1

Shows that the FQ2-S1 supports the function.

FQ2-S2

Shows that the FQ2-S2 supports the function.

FQ2-S3

Shows that the FQ2-S3 supports the function.

FQ2-S4

Shows that the FQ2-S4 supports the function.

FQ2-CH

Shows that the FQ2-CH supports the function.

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Contents

Terms and Conditions Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Editor’s Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1. Introduction
1-1 FQ2-S/CH-series Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 1-2 Measurement Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 1-3 Basic Operational Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 1-4 Startup Display and Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Startup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2. Installation and Connections
2-1 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 2-2 Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2-3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
FQ2-S**/FQ2-CH1**-M (Sensors with Built-in Lighting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 FQ2-S-* (Sensors with C-mounts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Mounting to DIN Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Mounting to a Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using the Touch Finder as a Portable Device (with Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Mounting to DIN Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 2-4 Launching the Program for First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 2-5 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 I/O Signal Circuit Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Power Supply Specifications When a Switching Regulator Is Connected . . . . 55 FQ-SDU20/SDU25 RS-232C Pin Signal Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 2-6 Setting Up Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Connecting to Sensors from the Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Connecting to Sensors from External Devices Such as PLCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Connecting to Sensors from a Computer Using the PC Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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3. Taking Images
3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 3-2 Setting Conditions for Taking Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3-3 Adjusting Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Adjusting the Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Adjusting Image Brightness with External Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Taking Clear Images of Moving Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Improving the Image Quality of Metallic and other Shiny Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . 83 Adjusting the Colors of the Image (White Balance) (Only for Sensors with Color Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Rotating the Touch Finder Image by 180° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 3-4 Adjusting the Timing of Taking Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Delaying the Image Capture Timing from the Trigger Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Adjusting External Lighting Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 3-5 Adjusting the Images That Were Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Image Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Filtering the Images (Filter Items) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Compensating for Position Offset (Position Compensation Items) . . . . . . . . . 102
4. Setting Up Inspections
4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 4-3 Configuring Inspection Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Adding New Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Modifying Existing Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Deleting Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 4-4 Reading with OCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Character String Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Characters That Can Be Recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Setup Procedure for Character Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Setup Procedure for Character Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Setting the Measurement Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Limiting Readable Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Changing the Output Code for Errors (Default: NG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Troubleshooting Unstable Read Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 When reading a variable length string . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Setting Date Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Confirm the Code Data Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Set or Acquire the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Confirm the Date and Time information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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Perform OCR with creating dictionary (Model dictionary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Creating Model Dictionaries to Recognize Custom Characters . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Setup Procedure for Model Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Outputting Read Characters to an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations 177 Measurement Data That Can Be Logged for OCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 4-5 Reading Barcodes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Setup Procedure for Bar Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Reflect in Total Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Detail Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Changing the Character String That Is Output for Read Errors . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Changing the Items That Are Displayed on the Test Measurement and Run Display 187 Unstable Reading Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Outputting Read Characters to an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations 188 Measurement Data That Can Be Logged (Bar Code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 4-6 Reading 2D-codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 2D-codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Setup Procedure for 2D-code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Reflect in Total Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Detail Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Outputting Read Characters to an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Changing the Character String That Is Output for Read Errors . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Unstable Reading Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations 199 Measurement Data That Can Be Logged (2D Code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 4-7 Reading 2D Codes (DPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 2D Codes (DPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Setup Procedure for 2D-code (DPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Detailed Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Outputting Read Characters to an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Changing the Character String That Is Output for Read Errors . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations 213 Inspection Data that Can be Logged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 If an Error Occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 4-8 Inspecting with the Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Setup Procedure for the Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Increasing Measurement Position Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Obtaining Multiple Results Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

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Select the Results to Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Reflect in Total Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Unstable Search Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Increasing Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Editing the Model and Inspection Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 4-9 Inspecting with the Shape Search III Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Shape Search II Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Setup Procedure for the Shape Search III Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Obtaining Multiple Results Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Select the Results to Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Reflect in Total Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Unstable Shape Search III Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Increasing Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Judgment is NG (Insufficient memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Editing the Model Regions and Inspection Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations 245 Measurement Data That Can Be Logged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 4-10 Inspecting with the Shape Search II Inspection Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Shape Search II Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Setup Procedure for the Shape Search II Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Obtaining Multiple Results Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Select the Results to Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Reflect in Total Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Unstable Shape Search II Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Increasing Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Editing the Model Regions and Inspection Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 4-11 Inspecting with the Sensitive Search Inspection Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Sensitive Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Setup Procedure for the Sensitive Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Reflect in Total Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Increasing Measurement Position Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Select the Results to Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Changing the Number Region Divisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Inspecting Plain Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Unstable Search Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Increasing Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Editing the Model Regions and Inspection Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 4-12 Inspecting with the Edge Position Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Edge Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Setup Procedure for Edge Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

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Reflect in Total Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Changing Edge Detection Conditions (Sensors with Monochrome Cameras Only) 275 Unstable Edge Position Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Increasing Processing Speed for Edge Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations 280 Measurement Data That Can Be Logged for Edge Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 4-13 Inspecting with the Edge Width Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Edge Width Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Setup Procedure for Edge Width Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Changing Edge Detection Conditions (Sensors with Monochrome Cameras Only) 285 Reflect in Total Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Unstable Edge Width Results (Sensors with Color Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Increasing Edge Width Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations 286 Measurement Data That Can Be Logged for Edge Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 4-14 Inspecting with the Edge Pitch Inspection Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Edge Pitch Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Setup Procedure for Edge Width Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Changing Edge Detection Conditions (Sensors with Monochrome Cameras Only) 290 Reflect in Total Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Unstable Edge Pitch Results (Sensors with Color Cameras Only) . . . . . . . . . 291 Increasing Edge Pitch Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations 291 Measurement Data That Can Be Logged for Edge Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 4-15 Inspecting with Color Data Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Color Data Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Setup Procedure for Color Data Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Reflect in Total Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations 298 Measurement Data That Can Be Logged (Color Data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Increasing Processing Speed for Color Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 4-16 Inspecting with the Area Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Area Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Setup Procedure for Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Reflect in Total Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Unstable Area Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Increasing Processing Speed for Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations 309

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Measurement Data That Can Be Logged for Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 4-17 Inspecting with the Labeling Inspection Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Setup Procedure for Labeling Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Unstable Labeling Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Changing the Label Detection Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Changing the Label Extraction Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Sorting Extracted Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Reflect in Total Judgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Editing the Inspection Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Increasing the Processing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations 321 Measurement Data That Can Be Logged for Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 4-18 Calculations and Judgments Using Inspection Item Data . . . . . . . . . . 323 Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Examples for Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Procedure (Calculation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

5. Testing and Saving Settings
5-1 Performing Test Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Performing Test Measurements with Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Performing Test Measurements with Saved Images (Re-measuring) . . . . . . . 341
5-2 Shortening the Measurement Takt Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Checking the Measurement Takt Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Increasing Image Input Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Changing the Image Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
5-3 Adjusting the Judgment Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Adjusting Judgment Parameters While Looking at Measurement Results . . . 346 Setting Up the Best Judgement Parameters Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
5-4 Checking a List of All Inspection Item Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 5-5 Saving Data to the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350

6. Operation
6-1 Starting Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Run Mode Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Moving to Run Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
6-2 Configuring the Run Mode Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 6-3 Checking the Trend of Measurement Results with Graphs . . . . . . . . . 358
Trend Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Histograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 6-4 Adjusting Judgement Parameters during Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362

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Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Changing the Judgment Parameters in Run Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 6-5 Editing the Model Region / Inspection Region from Run Mode . . . . . . 363 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Editing the Model Region from Run Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363

7. Convenient Functions
7-1 Changing the Scene to Change the Line Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 What Are Scenes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Creating New Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Changing Scene Names, Copying Scenes, and Deleting Scenes . . . . . . . . . 367 Switching Scenes from an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Setting the Startup Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
7-2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Setting the Calibration Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Selecting the Calibration Pattern to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
7-3 Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Image Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Displaying a Live Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Displaying a Frozen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Displaying a Saved Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 Updating the Display and Measurement Results Only for NG Measurement Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Automatically Changing to the Display for Any Sensor with an NG Result . . . 384 Hiding the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Turning ON/OFF the Touch Finder Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Changing the Brightness of the Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
7-4 Monitoring the Signal I/O Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 7-5 Connecting to More Than One Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Setting the Sensors to Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Selecting the Display When More Than One Sensor Is Connected . . . . . . . . 389 7-6 Logging Measurement Data and Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Logging Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Logging All Data (File Logging) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Checking Recent Measurement Trends (Recent Results Logging) . . . . . . . . 401 7-7 Saving Sensor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Backing Up Settings in External Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Restoring Data to the Sensor from External Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 7-8 SD Card Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Inserting and Removing SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Checking the Available Space on the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 Formatting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412

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7-9 Convenient Functions for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Setting a Password to Prevent Unwanted Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Capturing the Displayed Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Saving the Currently Displayed Camera Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Setting the Startup Run Display Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Specifying the Sensors to Connect Continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 Monitoring and Setting Up a Sensor from Two Touch Finders . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 Checking the cause of a sensor NG from the multisensor display . . . . . . . . . 419
7-10 Convenient Functions for Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Making Settings with Stored Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
7-11 Setting the Retry Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Retry Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
7-12 Functions Related to the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Turning OFF the Integrated Sensor Lighting (Only Sensors with Built-in Lighting) 427 Switching the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Setting the Time on the TouchFinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Setting the Day and Time Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Initializing the Sensor and Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Restarting the Sensor and Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Checking Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Checking the Touch Finder Battery Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Changing the Sensor Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Checking Available Memory in the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Correcting the Touch Screen Positions of the Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Setting the Resolution of Measurement Objects Displayed on the PC Tool . . 429 Changing the Sensor’s BUSY Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Setting the Inspection Timeout Time (FQ2-S4 series or FQ2-CH series only) 430

8. Troubleshooting
8-1 Error Histories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 8-2 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 8-3 Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Restoring a Sensor Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437

9. Appendices
9-1 Menu Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Image Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Inspect Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 In/Out Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 Test Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 Run Tab Page (from Setup Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468

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Common Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 9-2 External Reference Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479
Color Gray Filter (Color type only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 Weak Smoothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480 Strong Smoothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480 Dilate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480 Erosion, Median, Extract Edges, Extract Horizontal Edges, Extract Vertical Edges, Enhance edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 Background Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 Shape Search II (FQ2-S1/S2/S3 series or FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . 482 Shape Search III Position Compensation (FQ2-S1/S2/S3 series or FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 Shape Search Position Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488 Search Position Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 Edge Position Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492 Two-edge Position Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494 Two-edge Midpoint Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 Edge Rotation Position Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 Position Compensation (Image Rotation, Parameter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503 Linear Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 OCR (FQ2-S4 or FQ2-CH series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 Bar code (FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515 2D-code (FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517 2D Codes (DPM) (FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521 Search (FQ2-S1/S2/S3 series or FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526 Sensitive Search (FQ2-S1/S2/S3 series or FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . 528 Shape Search II (FQ2-S1/S2/S3 series or FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . 531 Shape Search III (FQ2-S1/S2/S3 series or FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . 533 Edge Position (FQ2-S1/S2/S3 series or FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536 Edge Width (FQ2-S1/S2/S3 series or FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538 Edge Pitch (FQ2-S1/S2/S3 series or FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539 Area (FQ2-S1/S2/S3 series or FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541 Color Data (FQ2-S1/S2/S3 series or FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543 Labeling (FQ2-S1/S2/S3 series or FQ2-S4 series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545 9-3 Specifications and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548 Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548 Touch Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562 Sensor Data Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566 System Requirements for PC Tool for FQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569 9-4 Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 Step 1 Update the software for the PC Tool or Touch Finder. . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 Step 2 Update the software for the Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 9-5 Connecting a Previous Touch Finder (FQ-D30/D31) to the FQ2-S Sensor

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576 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582 Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 588

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Introduction
1-1 FQ2-S/CH-series Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 1-2 Measurement Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 1-3 Basic Operational Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 1-4 Startup Display and Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

1-1 FQ2-S/CH-series Sensors

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

Overview of FQ2-S/CH Series
The FQ2-S/CH Series features Sensors with integrated cameras and controllers. They can be used to easily achieve simple inspections1 and measurements1 and to easily read and verify IDs2. You can use parallel controls, no-protocol communications on Ethernet, PLC Link communications on Ethernet, and EtherNet/IP communications on Ethernet as standard features. You can also use a Sensor Data Unit to enable control with full-scale parallel communications or RS-232C communications. To set up and monitor the Sensor, you can use either the Touch Finder or the dedicated setting tool, TouchFinder for PC (hereinafter also referred to as PC Tool). For actual operation, you can use the Sensor on a stand-alone basis.
1: FQ2-S1/S2/S3/S4 series only *2: FQ2-S4/CH series only

FQ2 Sensor

Sensor Data Unit

Setup, Image Confirmation, and Logging Tools Touch Finder

Sensor with Built-in Lighting
Sensor with C-mount (FQ2-S3/S4 series only)

Sensor Data Unit (Parallel Interface)
A variety of parameters such as judgment results, measurement data of each inspection item and calculation results can be output by parallel communication.
Sensor Data Unit
(RS-232C Interface)
Connection to external devices via the Sensor Data Unit is possible by RS-232C cable.

After the Sensor has been set up, it can be operated alone to perform measurements without the Touch Finder or PC Tool.

Used to check images and set the judgement parameters. It can also be used to save measurement results and check status during operation.
PC Tool
The same functions as those that are provided by the Touch Finder can be performed from a computer. The PC Tool is available free of charge.

Note Sensor Simulation function in TouchFinder for PC version.2.00 or later.

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FQ2-S/CH Series types
The FQ2-S Series sensor comes in a C-mount type that allows you to change the lens, and an integrated lighting type with built-in lighting. The FQ2-S/CH Series consists of the following lineup.

· FQ2-S1/S2/S3 Series A standard full-function type to an easy-to-use single- functional type are available.

Models

Single-function

Standard

High-resolution

Type Model number

Sensors with Built-in Lighting
FQ2-S1 FQ2-S2-M FQ2-S3-08

Sensors with C-mounts
FQ2-S3-13

Number of simultane-

1

32

ous measurements

Number of registered

8

32

scenes

Partial input

Horizontally only

Horizontally and vertically

Lens mount

—

C-mount

Image processing method

Real color

Real color or monochrome (Model numbers for Monochrome Sensors end in “M.”)

Connection to Sensor Data Unit

Not possible.

Possible.

Processing resolution

752 × 480

928 × 828

1,280 × 1,024

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· FQ2-S4 Series
A standard type (350,000 pixels) to high-resolution types with substantially increased resolution (760,000 pixel type and 1.3 million pixel type) are available.

Pixels

350,000

760,000

1,300,000

Type

Sensors with Built-in Lighting

Sensors with C-mounts

Model

FQ2-S4 FQ2-S4-M FQ2-S4- FQ2-S4-08 FQ2-S4-13 FQ2-S4-13M 08

Number of simul-

taneous measure-

32

ments

Number of regis-

32

tered scenes

Partial input

Horizontally only

Horizontally and vertically

Lens mount

—

C-mount

Image processing Real color method

Monochrome

Real color

Monochrome Real color Monochrome

Connection to Sensor Data Unit

Possible.

Processing resolution

752 × 480

928 × 828

1,280 × 1,024

· FQ2-CH Series This model is specialized for ID verification and reading.

Models Type Model
Number of simultaneous measurements Number of registered scenes Partial input Lens mount Image processing method Connection to Sensor Data Unit Processing resolution

Single-function Sensors with Built-in Lighting
FQ2-CH10-M, FQ2-CH15-M
32 32 Horizontally only –Monochrome Possible. 752 × 480

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· Comparison of functions by FQ2 Series model

Function

FQ2-S1/S2

Model

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

OCR

Bar code

2D-code

2D-code (DPM)

Search

Sensitive Search

Inspection item Shape Search II

Shape Search III

Edge Position

Edge Width

Edge Pitch

Area

Color Data

Labeling

Partial input function Horizontal only Both horizontal and vertical

Both horizontal and vertical

Main functions Retry Function

I/O expansion

RS-232C

: Yes, : No
FQ2-CH

Horizontal only

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1-2 Measurement Process

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

This section describes the basic flow of the measurement process.

Trigger input Take image Measurement
Output Logging

· The measurement is started by inputting a trigger signal from an external device.
· Images are taken according to the trigger.
· The image is measured to see if it matches the configured settings. · You can also perform calculations based on the measurement results from
inspection items.
· The overall judgement of all inspection items are output. · You can output detailed measurement result from the inspection items.
· Measurement data and image data can be logged in memory in the Sensor or in an SD card.

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1-3 Basic Operational Flow

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

The following flow shows the basic operation of FQ2-S/CH-series Sensors.

Connections and Wiring

Section 2 Installation and Connections

Starting the Sensor Image Setup ([Image] Tab Page)

Section 1 1-4 Startup Display and Display Elements
Section 3 Taking Images

Calibration Settings
Image Adjustment Filtering the images
(filter items)
Compensating for position offset (position compensation items)

Section 7 7-2 Calibration
Section 3 3-5 Adjusting the Images That Were Taken

Setup valuation*1

Inspection Setup ([Inspect] Tab Page) Inspection
Registering Inspection Items
Teaching
Setting Judgement Parameters

Section 4 Setting Up Inspections

Calculation Settings ([Inspect] Tab Page)
Retry Details ([Inspect] Tab Page)
Output Settings ([In/Out] Tab Page)
Testing ([Test] Tab Page) Test Measurement and Results Verification Adjusting Judgement Parameters
Saving the Settings

Section 4 Setting Up Inspections
Section 7 7-11 Setting the Retry Function (FQ2-S4/CH only)
Sensor FQ2-S/CH Series User’s Manual for Communications Settings (Cat No. Z338).
Section 2 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with a Parallel Connection Section 3 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with an Ethernet Connection Section 4 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with an RS232C Connection
Section 5 Testing and Saving Settings

Operation*2

Starting Operation (Run Mode)

Section 6 Operation

1: In Setup Mode, the Sensor can be set up and adjusted, but it does not output signals on the I/O lines. 2: In Run Mode, the Sensor performs measurements and outputs signals on the I/O lines.

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Note
Even when a Touch Finder is not connected, you can monitor parallel I/O signals and control output states using only communication commands.
The following commands are used for this purpose: · Run Mode settings · Terminal information get/set commands
For details on each command, refer to the following. FQ2-S/CH Series User’s Manual for Communications Settings (Cat. No. Z338) 5-1 Command Control

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1-4 Startup Display and Display Elements

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

Startup Display
1 When the Sensor and Touch Finder are powered on,
the language selection display appears and then the Sensor List. Select the Sensor you want to connect, and press [OK].

2 Sensor connection processing takes place.
3 If the Sensor is not detected, press the [Sensor List] button to move to the Sensor List, and check the connection settings.
Selecting the Sensors to Connect: p.388
Note Touch Finder [DHCP] setting is OFF. In the following cases, the Sensor List will not appear. The screen of Step 4 is displayed immediately after you turn on the power. · The Sensor to be connected is already set · “Auto sensor detection” is set to ON · “Specify sensor” is set to ON

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4 When the Sensor is detected, the following display will appear.
· The Setup Mode will appear if a Sensor that has not been set up is connected.
· The Run Mode will appear if a Sensor that has been set up is connected.

Note
When the Touch Finder is started, IP addresses are automatically set for each Sensor. To allocate specific IP addresses, set the IP address of each Sensor and the Touch Finder.
2-6 Setting Up Ethernet: p.67

Display Elements

This Sensor has a Setup Mode and a Run Mode.

Refer to

9-1 Menu Tables: p. 440

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Installation and Connections
2-1 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 2-2 Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2-3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 2-4 Launching the Program for First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 2-5 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 2-6 Setting Up Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

2-1 System Configuration

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

Setup Tool Touch Finder or PC Tool

Control PLC
Industrial EtherNet/IP or Ethernet Switching Hub

Standard Ethernet cable
24-V power supply

Standard Ethernet cable

FQ2-S FQ2-S FQ2-CH1

-M

Special Ethernet Cable (RJ45/M12)

I/O cable

Trigger sensor I/O control PLC

FL-STC

FL-series

Lighting Controller External Lighting

Parallel Interface Connection

Connection through a Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit

Setup Tool Touch Finder or PC Tool

FQ2-S3

–

FQ2-S4

–

FQ2-S –

FQ2-CH1

-M

Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit

Special Ethernet Cable (RJ45/M12)
24-V power supply

Sensor Data Unit cable

Parallel cable for FQ-SDU1

Connection with Standard Parallel Interface of the Sensor

Setup Tool Touch Finder or PC Tool

FQ2-S FQ2-S FQ2-CH1

-M

Special Ethernet Cable (RJ45/M12)
24-V power supply

I/O cable

RS-232C Serial Connection

Setup Tool Touch Finder or PC Tool

FQ2-S3

–

FQ2-S4

–

FQ2-S –

FQ2-CH1

-M

RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit

Special Ethernet Cable (RJ45/M12)

Sensor Data Unit cable

RS-232C cable
Parallel cable for FQ-SDU2

24-V power supply

Connecting More Than One Sensors
FQ2 Sensors (8 max.)
Setup Tool Touch Finder or PC Tool
Special Ethernet Cable Switching Hub (RJ45/M12) The Setup Tool can detect up to 32 Sensors and it can connect to up to eight Sensors at the same time. A combined total of two Touch Finder / PC Tool units can be connected on the same network.

24-V power supply

24-V power supply

Trigger sensor Sensor control PLC I/O control PLC

FL-STC

FL-series

Lighting Controller External Lighting

24-V power supply

Trigger sensor Sensor control PLC I/O control PLC

FL-STC

FL-series

Lighting Controller External Lighting

24-V power supply

Sensor control PLC

Trigger sensor Sensor control PLC I/O control PLC

FL-STC

FL-series

Lighting Controller External Lighting

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Product

Model number

Remarks

FQ Sensor

FQ2-S-

FQ2-S-

This is the Sensor.

FQ2-CH1M

Touch Finder

FQ2-D

This is a setup console.

PC Tool

The PC Tool can be used instead of the Touch Finder. If you

register as a member, you can download the free PC Tool as a

—

special service to purchasers.

Refer to the Member Registration Sheet that is enclosed with

the Sensor for the member registration procedure and the

download procedure for special member software.

Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit*1

FQ-SDU1

You can connect a Sensor Data Unit to the I/O cable connector on the Sensor and connect the Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit to an external device. This allows you to output the results of judgment conditions, measurements from inspection items, and the results of expressions with parallel communications.

RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit*1

FQ-SDU2

You can connect a Sensor Data Unit to the I/O cable connector on the Sensor and connect the RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit to an external device. This allows you to use no-protocol communications to send and receive commands, inspection item parameters, and other data between the Sensor and the external control device that is connected with the RS-232C cable. You can also use the ACK signal (parallel command normal completion signal) for a parallel output from the Sensor Data Unit.

FQ Ethernet Cable

FQ-WN0-

Connects the Sensors to external devices such as the Touch Finder, computers, and PLCs.

Standard RJ45 Ethernet Cable*2

Connects the Switching Hub to the Touch Finder, computers,

—

and PLCs. Use a connector that complies with the FCC RJ45

standard. (STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable, category 5e or 6,

impedance: 100 )

I/O Cable

FQ-WD0-

Connects the Sensor to the power supply and external devices.

Switching Hub

W4S1-0-

Used to connect multiple Sensors to one Touch Finder or PC Tool.

Sensor Data Unit cable

FQ-WU0-

This cable connects the FQ2-S3/S4/CH Sensor to the Sensor Data Unit.

Parallel cable for FQ-SDU1 FQ-VP1-

This cable connects the Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit to an external device.

Parallel cable for FQ-SDU2 FQ-VP2-

This cable connects the RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit to an external device.

RS-232C cable (to connect to a PLC)

Recommended:

This cable connects the RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit

XW2Z-200S-V

to an external device.

(2 m) or XW2Z-500S-

V (5 m)

1: FQ2-S1and FQ2-S2re not supported.
2: The shape and dimensions of the Ethernet connector plug and jack are specified in ISO/IEC8877:1992 (JIS X 5110:1996) and RJ-45 of the
FCC regulations. To prevent connector connection failures, the structure of the jack of this product does not allow insertion of plugs that do not comply with the standard. If a commercially available plug cannot be inserted, it is likely that the plug is non-compliant.

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Important
Do not connect network devices other than PLCs on the same network as the Touch Finder or computer. If another device is connected, the responsiveness of displays and settings of the Touch Finder or computer may become slow.

Connection Compatibility

Other connection

Yes: Supported, No: Not supported

Type of connection to FQ2-S/CH

EtherNet/ IP

PLC Link on Ethernet

PROFINET

TCP no- UDP no- FINS/

protocol protocol TCP no-

communi- communi- protocol cations on cations communi- RS-232C *1

Ethernet on Ether- cations on

net

Ethernet

Parallel communications

Sensor’s standard parallel communications

Parallel Interface*2

EtherNet/IP

—

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

PLC Link on Ethernet

No

—

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

PROFINET

No

No

—

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

TCP no-protocol com-

Yes

Yes

Yes

—

munications on Ethernet

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

UDP no-protocol com-

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

—

No

munications on Ethernet

No

Yes

Yes

FINS/TCP no-protocol

communications on

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

—

Ethernet

RS-232C *1

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

—

Yes

No

Sensor’s

Parallel standard par- Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

commu- allel commu-

nications nications

—

No

Parallel Inter- Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

—

face *2

1: This applies when an RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit is connected. 2: This applies when a Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit is connected.

Note
Connections Across Network Routers You can connect to a Sensor on a different network than the Touch Finder or PC Tool through a router. · If you are connecting to the Sensor from the Touch Finder / PC Tool, directly specify the IP address of the Sensor
to connect. Auto Sensor Connection cannot be used to connect to a sensor on a different network over a router because the Sensor cannot be detected. · Set a fixed IP address for the Sensor. · When connected over a router, the connection recovery function cannot be used.

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2-2 Part Names and Functions

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

FQ2-S- (Sensors with Built-in Lighting) FQ2-CH1-M (Sensors with Built-in Lighting)

(6)

(5)

(1) (2)

(7) (4)
(3)

No.

Name

(1) Lighting

(2) Camera lens

(3) I/O Cable connector

(4) Ethernet cable connector

(5) Focus adjustment screw

OR

ETN

(6) Operation indicators

ERROR

BUSY

(7) Mounting Bracket

Description
LEDs for illumination
This lens can be focused.
An FQ-WD or FQ-WU I/O Cable is used to connect the Sensor to the power supply and external I/O.
An FQ-WN Ethernet Cable is used to connect the Sensor to external devices such as PLCs, the Touch Finder, or computers.
Used to adjust the focus of the image.
Lights orange when the overall judgment output (OR) signal turns ON.
Lights orange during Ethernet communications.
Lights red when an error occurs. 8-1 Error Histories: p.432
Lights green when the Sensor is executing a process. * You can change the BUSY indicator to a RUN indicator.
This indicator is set by Default to a BUSY indicator, but if you change it to a RUN indicator, it will light green during operation.
Changing the Sensor’s BUSY Indicator: p.429
Used to mount the Sensor. The Mounting Bracket can be attached to the front, left side, right side, or back of the Sensor.

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FQ2-S- (Sensors with C-mounts)

(5)

(8)

(3)

(4)

(2)

(1)

(7) (5)

(5) Bottom

(5)
(6) Sensor Mounted to Base

No.

Name

Description

The C-mount lens and extension tube are attached here. Determine the (1) C-mount lens mounting surface appropriate CCTV lens (C-mount lens) to use based on the field of view
required for the size of the measurement object. Optical Diagrams: p. 42

(2) I/O Cable connector

An FQ-WD or FQ-WU I/O Cable is used to connect the Sensor to the power supply, external I/O, and Sensor Data Unit.

(3) Ethernet Cable connector

An FQ-WN Ethernet Cable is used to connect the Sensor to external devices such as the Touch Finder or computers.

OR

Lights orange when the overall judgement output (OR) signal turns ON.

ETN

Lights orange during Ethernet communications.

(4) Operation indicators

ERROR BUSY

Lights red when an error occurs. 8-1 Error Histories: p.432
Lights green when the Sensor is executing a process. * You can change the BUSY indicator to a RUN indicator.
This indicator is set by Default to a BUSY indicator, but if you change it to a RUN indicator, it will light green during operation.
Changing the Sensor’s BUSY Indicator: p.429

(5) Mounting holes

These mounting holes for M3 screws are used to mount the Camera and to mount to the base. There are mounting holes on the top, bottom, left, and right surfaces.
Dimensions: p. 561

(6) Mounting base (enclosed)

The mounting base has 1/4-20UNC threads and is used to mount the Sensor. The base can be attached to the bottom, top, left, or right side of the Sensor. * We recommend mounting the Sensor with the mounting screw holes.
The mounting base does not necessarily need to be used.

(7) C-mount cover

This cover is attached to the C-mount lens fitting when a lens is not attached.

(8) Connector cover

This cover is attached to the connection when an Ethernet Cable is not connected.

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Touch Finder

(6)

(7)

(3)

(1) (4)

(5)

(2)

(11)

(8) (9)

(12)

(10)

2 Installation and Connections

No.

Name

POWER

ERROR

(1) Operation indicators

SD ACCESS

CHARGE*1 (2) LCD/touch panel

(3) SD card slot (4) Battery cover*1

(5) Power supply switch (6) Touch pen holder (7) Touch pen (8) DC power supply connector

(9) Slider (10) Ethernet port

(11) Strap holder (12) AC power supply connector1
1: Applicable to the FQ2-D31 only.

Description Lights green when the Touch Finder is turned ON. Lights red when an error occurs.
8-1 Error Histories: p.432
Lights yellow when an SD card is inserted. Flashes yellow when the SD card is being accessed. Lights orange when the Battery is charging. Displays the setting menu, measurement results, and images input by the camera. An SD card can be inserted. The Battery is inserted behind this cover. Remove the cover when mounting or removing the Battery. Used to turn the Touch Finder ON and OFF. The touch pen can be stored here when it is not being used. Used to operate the touch panel. Used to connect a DC power supply.
Wiring the Touch Finder: p. 63
Used to mount the Touch Finder to a DIN Track. Used when connecting the Touch Finder to the Sensor with an Ethernet cable. Insert the connector until it locks in place. This is a holder for attaching the strap. Used to connect the AC adapter.

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Sensor Data Units

(1)

(4)

(5)

(2)

(3)

(6)

Front Surface of Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit

Back Surface of Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit

(8)
(4) (7)
RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit

No.

Name

(1) Sensor connector

(2) Power supply and ground terminal block

(3) Parallel I/O connector

POWER/ ERROR

RUN

BUSY

(4) I/O indicators SENSOR OR-OK

OR-NG

232C_COM

(5) DIN Track mounting section (6) Slider (7) RS-232C connector (8) Parallel I/O connector

Description Connects to the FQ2-S3/S4/CH. Connects to the 24-V power source and the ground line.
Connects to the I/O connector. Lights green when power is being supplied. Lights red when an error occurs. Lights green during operation. Lights yellow when the Sensor is executing a process. Lights yellow when the Sensor is connected. Lights green when the overall judgment result is OK. Lights red when the overall judgment result is OFF or an error occurs. Lights yellow during RS-232C communications. (Provided only on the FQ-SDU2.) Mounts the Sensor Data Unit to a DIN Track. Used to secure the Sensor Data Unit to a DIN Track. Connects to the RS-232C connector. Connects to the I/O connector.

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2-3 Installation

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

Installing the Sensor
FQ2-S/FQ2-CH1-M (Sensors with Built-in Lighting)

Installation Procedure
1 Align the tabs on one side of the Mounting Brack-
et with the slot on the Sensor. The FQ-XL Mounting Bracket can be attached to the back, side, or front of the Sensor.
2 Press the Mounting Bracket onto the Sensor until
the other tabs click into place.

Mounting Bracket

3 Use the following optical charts to check the field
of view and installation distance of the Sensor so that it is mounted at the correct position.
Tightening torque (M4): 1.2 N·m

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Horizontal field of view Vertical field of view
Installation distance (L)
FQ2-S@@010F/FQ2-CH1@010F-M Installation distance (L) (mm)
55

The optical chart indicates the horizontal field of view. The vertical field of view depends on the model as follows: FQ2-S@@@@@@/FQ2-CH1@@@@@-M: Approx. 60% of the horizontal field of view FQ2-S@@@@@@-08@: Approx. 90% of the horizontal field of view
Note: The tolerance is ±10%.
FQ2-S@@100F/FQ2-CH1@100F-M Installation distance (L) (mm)
1,000

45

600

35

6

8

10 12

14

Horizontal field of view (mm)

FQ2-S@@050F/FQ2-CH1@050F-M

Installation distance (L) (mm) 210

130

200 0

100

200

300

Horizontal field of view (mm)

FQ2-S@@100N/FQ2-CH1@100N-M Installation distance (L) (mm)

400

50

0

20

40

60

Horizontal field of view (mm)

0 0

200

400

Horizontal field of view (mm)

Important
· There is a certain amount of deviation among Sensors in the center of the optical axis. For this reason, when installing the Sensor, check the center of the image and the field of view on the LCD monitor of the Touch Finder and in the PC Tool.

Removal Procedure
1 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the
Mounting Bracket and the Sensor case on either side and remove the Mounting Bracket.

Mounting Bracket

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FQ2-S- (Sensors with C-mounts)
Installation Procedure
Directly Mounting the Sensor
1 Mount the Sensor with M3 screws.
Tightening torque: 0.54 N·m Effective depth of mounting holes: 4 mm
Important Refer to the dimension drawings in the appendix for the positions of the screw holes.
Mounting the Sensor to the Base
1 You can attach the mounting base to the bottom, top, left, or right surface.
(Recommended mounting screw tightening torque: 0.54 N·m) Tightening torque: 0.54 N·m Effective depth of mounting holes: 4 mm
2 Mount the Sensor with M3 screws.
Tightening torque: 0.54 N·m Effective depth of mounting holes: 4 mm

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Lens Selection
Use the following optical diagrams to determine the Lens, camera installation distance, and detection range. Optical Diagrams The following values are estimates only. Adjustment is required after installing the camera. 3Z4S-LE SV-H High-resolution, Low-distortion Lenses

Camera installation distance (mm)

10000 1000 100

t5

t15 t10

t25 t20

t5

t50 t40 t30

t10

t50 t40

t5 t15

t25 t20 t10

t30 t15 t50 t40 t30 t25 t20

t5

t2

t30 t25 t20 t15

t10 t5

t2

t1 t0.5

t10 t15
t5 t2

t1 t0.5

t0
t0 t0
t0 t0 t0 t0 t0 t0

10 1

10

100

Y axis of eld of view (mm)

3Z4S-LE SV-V-series Lenses

3Z4S-LE

SV-0614H SV-0814H SV-1214H SV-1614H SV-2514H SV-3514H SV-5014H SV-7525H SV- 10028H

1000

t: Extention tube
Examples t0: Extention tube is
not required. t5: A 5-mm
extention tube is required.

Camera placement distance (mm)

10,000
1,000
100 30 2

t0 t0

t5

t40

t30

t25

t20 t15 t15

t10 t10

t25 t20

t50

t30

t40

t50

t5

t40 t30 t25 t20 t15

t10 t5

t5
t1 t2
t1

t2
t1 t0.5
t0.5

t25 t20 t15 t10

t5

t2

t1 t0.5

t10

t20 t15

t5

t1

t0.5

t2

t1

t0.5 t0.5 t1
10

100

t0
t0 t0
t0
t0 t0
t0 t0 t0

Y field of view (mm)

3Z4S-LE
SV-10035V SV-7527V SV-5018V SV-3518V SV-2514V SV-1614V SV-1214V SV-0813V SV- 0614V SV-04514V SV-03514V
t: Extention tube
Examples t0: Extention tube is
not required. t5: A 5-mm extention 1,000 tube is required.

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The X axis in the above optical diagrams represent field of view (mm)1. The Y axis represents the camera installation distance (mm) or WD (mm). These optical diagrams show the relationship between the detection range and installation distance for different CCTV Lenses. The values vary for each Lens.
Pay close attention to the Lens that you are using when you refer to these optical diagrams. The extension tube thickness to be used is given as, for example “t5.0,” on the graphs. “t0” means that a extension tube is not required. “t5.0” means that you must use a 5-mm extension tube.
Y Field of view
X
1: The Y axis i*n1t:hTeheopYtiacxailscihnatrhtse roepptriecsael nchtsatrhtserheepirgehsteonftsthtehefiehledigohf vtioefwt.he field of view.

Example: If you use an 3Z4S-LE SV-2514H Lens for a measurement object that requires field of view of 35 mm, the camera installation distance must be 200 mm and a 2-mm extension tube is required.

Camera

Extension t@ (mm) Camera lens
Measurement object

Camera installation distance (mm)

Field of view (mm)

Lens Models and Dimensions

Filter threads

Maximum outside

1-32 UNF

diameter

(C-mount threads)

Total length

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3Z4S-LE SV-H High-resolution, Low-distortion Lenses

Lens model

Focal length Brightness

3Z4S-LE SV-0614H 3Z4S-LE SV-0814H 3Z4S-LE SV-1214H 3Z4S-LE SV-1614H 3Z4S-LE SV-2514H 3Z4S-LE SV-3514H 3Z4S-LE SV-5014H 3Z4S-LE SV-7525H 3Z4S-LE SV-10028H

6.1 mm 8.0 mm 12.3 mm 16.2 mm 25.0 mm 35.01 mm 50.0 mm 75 mm 100 mm

F1.4 F1.4 F1.4 F1.4 F1.4 F1.4 F1.4 F2.5 F2.8

Maximum out- Total length side diameter

42 mm

57.5 mm

39 mm

52.5 mm

30 mm

51.0 mm

30 mm

47.5 mm

30 mm

36.0 mm

44 mm

45.5 mm

44 mm

57.5 mm

36 mm

49.5 mm

39 mm

66.5 mm

Filter size
M40.5 P0.5 M35.5 P0.5 M27 P0.5 M27 P0.5 M27 P0.5 M35.5 P0.5 M40.5 P0.5 M34.0 P0.5 M37.5 P0.5

3Z4S-LE SV-V-series Lenses

Lens model

Focal length Brightness

3Z4S-LE SV-03514V 3Z4S-LE SV-04514V 3Z4S-LE SV-0614V 3Z4S-LE SV-0813V 3Z4S-LE SV-1214V 3Z4S-LE SV-1614V 3Z4S-LE SV-2514V 3Z4S-LE SV-3518V 3Z4S-LE SV-5018V 3Z4S-LE SV-7527V 3Z4S-LE SV-10035V

3.5 mm 4.5 mm 6.20 mm 8.05 mm 12.43 mm 16.34 mm 25.17 mm 34.75 mm 47.97 mm 76.71 mm 95.4 mm

F1.4 F1.4 F1.4 F1.3 F1.4 F1.4 F1.4 F1.8 F1.8 F2.7 F3.5

Maximum out- Total length side diameter

29.5 mm

30.4 mm

29.5 mm

29.5 mm

29 mm

30.0 mm

28 mm

34.0 mm

29 mm

29.5 mm

29 mm

24.0 mm

29 mm

24.5 mm

29 mm

33.5 mm

32 mm

37.0 mm

32 mm

42.0 mm

32 mm

43.9 mm

Filter size
M27 P0.5 M25.5 P0.5 M27 P0.5 M27 P0.5 M27 P0.5 M27 P0.5 M30.5 P0.5 M30.5 P0.5 M30.5 P0.5

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Extension tubes Extension tubes are inserted between the Lens and the camera to adjust the focus. You can use up to seven extension tubes to achieve the required thickness.
Entention tube

Model

Maximum outside diameter

3Z4S-LE SV-EXR

31 mm

7-piece set
Thickness: 0.5 mm

Thickness 1 mm 2 mm 5 mm 10 mm

20 mm

40 mm

10mm 20mm 40mm

Important
· Do not stack 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, and 2.0 mm extension tubes. These sizes fit between the Lens and the threaded portion of other extension tubes. If two or more are stacked together, the screw cannot be tightened securely.
· The extension tubes may need to be reinforced depending on the vibration conditions if over 30 mm is used.

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Installing the Touch Finder
Installation Precautions
Install the Touch Finder in the following orientation to allow sufficient heat dissipation.

Do not mount it in the following orientations.

Important
· To improve ventilation, leave space on both sides of the Touch Finder. The distance between the Touch Finder and other devices should be at least that shown in the following diagram.

15 mm min.

15 mm min.

· Make sure that the ambient temperature is 50°C or lower. If it exceeds 50°C, install an cooling fan or an air conditioner and maintain the temperature at 50°C or lower.
· To prevent interference by noise, do not mount the Sensor on panels which contain high-voltage devices. · To keep the level of noise from the surrounding environment to a minimum, install the Sensor and Touch Finder at
least 10 m away from power lines.

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Mounting to DIN Track
Installation Procedure
1 Press the slider on the Touch Finder to the top.
2 Hook the clip at the top of the Touch Finder on
to the DIN Track.
3 Press the Touch Finder onto the DIN Track until
the bottom clip clicks into place.
3

2 3 1

Important
· Attach End Plates (sold separately) on the sides of the Touch Finder on the DIN Track. · If other devices will be installed next to the Touch Finder on the same DIN Track, make sure that sufficient space is
kept between the devices as indicated on previous page. · Always hook the clip at the top of the Touch Finder on the DIN Track first. If the lower clip is hooked on first, the
Touch Finder will not be mounted very securely.

Removal Procedure
1 Pull down on the slider on the Touch Finder.

2 Lift the Touch Finder at the bottom and remove
it from the DIN Track.

2

1

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Mounting to a Control Panel
The Touch Finder can be mounted on a panel using the FQ-XPM Panel Mounting Adapter. Important · Always turn OFF the Touch Finder power before attaching or detaching the Panel Mount Adapter.
Attaching or detaching with the power turned ON may cause a failure.
Installation Procedure
1 Set the Touch Finder in the Panel Mount
Adapter.

2 Press the slider up on the Touch Finder.
3 Create holes in the panel for mounting.
Refer to the following page for hole dimensions. Dimensions: p.564
4 Connect the cable to the Touch Finder. 5 Mount the Touch Finder with the Panel Mount
Adapter from the front of the panel.
6 Hook the hooks on the Mounting Bracket in
the four holes of the Panel Mount Adapter and secure them with screws. (Tightening torque: 1.2 N·m)
7
Check that the Touch Finder is attached properly to the Panel.
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Removal Procedure
1 Take off the 4 Panel Mount Adapter’s
crews, then remove these Mounting Bracket.
2 Remove the Touch Finder with the Panel
Mount Adapter from the panel.
3 Take off a cable from the Touch Finder.
4 Press down the look, then you are able to
unlock.
5 There are four Snap-fit parts on the back
of the Touch Finder. For remove the Snapfit part’s hooks, put in a slotted screwdriver to these parts with pushing the Touch Finder.
6 Remove the Panel Adapter from the Touch
Finder.

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Using the Touch Finder as a Portable Device (with Battery)
The Touch Finder with a Battery can be used as a portable device. Use the strap when carrying it to prevent dropping it. There are two types of straps (FQ-XH, sold separately), a Neck Strap and a Hand Strap.

Neck Strap

Hand Strap

1 Attach the Mini-strap to the Touch Finder.
There are a total of four holes for attaching the Mini-strap on the left and on the right of the Touch Finder.

2 Connect the Neck Strap or Hand Strap to the Mini-strap.

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Mounting Sensor Data Units
Mounting to DIN Track
Installation Procedure

1 Lock the sliders at the top and bottom of the
Sensor Data Unit.

2 Press the slider on the Sensor Data Unit to the
top.

3 Hook the clip at the top of the Sensor Data Unit

on to the DIN Track.

3

4 Press the Sensor Data Unit onto the DIN Track
until the bottom clip clicks into place.

2 3 1

Important · Attach End Plates (sold separately) on the sides of the Sensor Data Unit on the DIN Track. · Always hook the clip at the top of the Sensor Data Unit on the DIN Track first. If the lower clip is hooked on first, the
Touch Finder will not be mounted very securely.
Removal Procedure
1 Pull down on the slider on the Sensor Data
Unit.

2 Lift the Sensor Data Unit at the bottom and re-

move it from the DIN Track.

2

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2-4 Launching the Program for First Time

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

Set the Language settings at the first launch of TouchFinder or TouchFinder for PC. If you use Logging function or Calendar validation of OCR, Time settings is also required.

Language settings
The Language setting window appears at the first launch.
1 Select the language.

2 A dialog for selecting language appears.

3 The screen changes to the selected language.

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Time settings
When using the TouchFinder TouchFinder uses Day and Time information of your PC.
(Run Mode) – [TF settings] 1 Touch the Time settings of TouchFinder.

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2 Set day and time of TouchFinder.

3 Touch the OK button.
When you use the PC Tool If you want to change these, perform the following procedure:
1 Click the Day and Time in Control Panel of Windows. 2 Set the Day and Time.

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2-5 Wiring

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

Wiring the Sensor
Connect the I/O Cable to the I/O Cable connector located at the bottom of the Sensor.

FQ2-S@@@@@@/FQ2-CH1@@@@@-M (Sensors with Built-in Lighting or Sensors with C-mounts)

FQ-WD0@@ I/O Cable

Brown Blue Black Orange Light blue Pink Gray Green Red White Purple Yellow

Power supply GND OUT0 (OR) OUT1 (BUSY) OUT2 (ERROR) TRIG IN0 IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 IN5

Important

· Cut off lines that are not required so that they do not come into contact the other signal lines. · Do not allow the load current to exceed 50 mA.
The output circuit may be damaged if the load current exceeds 50 mA.

Classification

Signal

Application

Power supply (24 V) These terminals are for the external power supply (24 V).

Power supply Inputs
Outputs

GND TRIG IN0 to IN5 OUT0 (OR)
OUT1 (BUSY)
OUT2 (ERROR)

Important
Wire the power supply separately from other devices. If the wiring for other devices is placed together or in the same duct as the wiring for the Sensor, the influences of electromagnetic induction may cause the Sensor to malfunction or may damage it.
This terminal is the trigger signal input.
These are the command input terminals.
By Default, this is the OR output signal (overall judgment). The assignment can be changed to RUN, READY, an individual judgment signal from OR0 to OR31, the STGOUT (strobe trigger output), or an expression judgment from 0 to 31.
By Default, this is the BUSY output signal. The assignment can be changed to RUN, READY, an individual judgment signal from OR0 to OR31, the STGOUT (strobe trigger output), or an expression judgment from 0 to 31.
By Default, this is the ERROR output signal. The assignment can be changed to RUN, READY, an individual judgment signal from OR0 to OR31, the STGOUT (strobe trigger output), or an expression judgment from 0 to 31.

Note For the IN/OUT type of the Sensor and Sensor Data Unit, use the same IN/OUT type (NPN/PNP).

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Internal circuits Internal circuits

I/O Signal Circuit Diagrams

NPN

Brown Power supply (24 VDC)
Black OUT0 (OR) Load Orange OUT1 (BUSY) Light blue OUT2 (ERROR)

Blue GND (0V)
Pink TRIG Gray IN0 Green IN1 Red IN2 White IN3 Purple IN4
Yellow IN5

24 VDC

PNP

Brown Power supply (24 VDC) Pink TRIG Gray IN0 Green IN1 Red IN2 White IN3 Purple IN4 Yellow IN5
24 VDC
Light blue OUT2 (ERROR) Orange OUT1 (BUSY) Black OUT0 (OR)
Load Blue GND (0V)

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Important
Preventing Chattering · The Sensor is equipped with an anti-chattering function, but if the chattering is 100 µs or longer, a faulty input may
occur. (Input signals of 99 µs or shorter are ignored. Signals of 100 µs or longer are treated as input signals.)
· Use no-contact output devices (e.g., SSR or PLC transistor output) for the input signals. If contacts (e.g., relay) are used, chattering may cause the trigger to be input again during execution of a measurement.

Power Supply Specifications When a Switching Regulator Is Connected
Use a power supply that meets the following specifications. (The power supply is sold separately.)

Item
Power supply voltage Recommended Power Supply External power supply terminal screws

Description

When connected to FQ2-S- or
FQ2-CH1-M

When connected to FQ2-S-

24 VDC (21.6 to 26.4 V)

S8VS-06024(24 VDC, 2.5 A) S8VS-01524 (24 VDC, 0.65 A)

M4 (tightening torque: 1.2 N·m)

Important
Supply power from a DC power supply for which measures have been applied to prevent high voltages (e.g., a safety extra low voltage circuit). If UL certification is required for the overall system, use a UL Class II DC power supply.

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Wiring Sensor Data Units
Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit (FQ-SDU1)
FQ2-S3@@@@@/ FQ2-S4@@@@@/ FQ2-CH1@@@@@-M (Sensors with Built-in Lighting or Sensors with C-mounts)

FQ-WU0 Sensor Data Unit Cable

(Screw size: M3, Tightening torque:
0.54 N·m)

Power supply (24 V) Power supply (0 V) Frame ground

1 2 31 32 3 4 33 34 5 6 35 36 7 8 37 38 9 10 39 40 11 12 41 42 13 14 43 44 15 16 45 46 17 18 47 48 19 20 49 50 21 22 51 52 23 24 53 54 25 26 55 56 27 28 57 58 29 30 59 60

For the I/O connector harness, use an FQ-VP1 Parallel Cable for the FQ-SDU1 or a MIL-standard harness, such as the OMRON XZ2F. (The Cables are sold separately.)
Pins 1 to 30 and pins 31 to 60 are for separate connectors. One FQ-VP1 is required for each connector.

Signal

Application

Power supply (24 V) These terminals are for the external power supply (24 V).

Power supply (0 V) Frame ground

Important
· Wire the power supply separately from other devices. If the wiring for other devices is placed together or in the same duct as the wiring for the Sensor, the influence of electromagnetic induction may cause the Sensor to malfunction or may damage it.
· Do not allow the load current to exceed 50 mA. The output circuit may be damaged if the load current exceeds 50 mA.
This is the frame ground terminal. Connect the ground wire by a D-type ground (ground resistance of 100 or less).

Note For the IN/OUT type of the Sensor and Sensor Data Unit, use the same IN/OUT type (NPN/PNP).

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FQ-SDU10/SDU15 Terminal Signal Names

Pin

Signal

FQ-VP1 IN/

Wire color OUT

Function

1 COMOUT1 Brown – Output signal com-

mon (DO0 to DO15)

2

NC*1

Red

–

3

D0

Orange OUT Data output

4

D1

Yellow OUT Data output

5

D2

Green OUT Data output

6

D3

Blue OUT Data output

7

D4

Purple OUT Data output

8

D5

Gray OUT Data output

9

D6

White OUT Data output

10

D7

Black OUT Data output

11

D8

Brown OUT Data output

12

D9

Red OUT Data output

13

D10

Orange OUT Data output

14

D11

Yellow OUT Data output

15

D12

Green OUT Data output

16

D13

Blue OUT Data output

17

D14

Purple OUT Data output

18

D15

19

NC*1

20

NC*1

21

NC*1

22

NC*1

23

NC*1

24

NC*1

25

NC*1

26

NC*1

27

NC*1

28

NC*1

29

NC*1

30

NC*1

Gray White Black Brown Red

OUT Data output –

Orange –

Yellow –

Green –

Blue

–

Purple –

Gray –

White –

Black –

Pin Signal FQ-VP1 IN/ Wire color OUT

Function

31 COMIN0 Brown

– Input signal common (all inputs except TRIG)

32 COMIN1 Red

– Input signal common (TRIG)

33 TRIG Orange IN Measurement trigger

input

34 NC*1

Yellow

–

35 NC*1

Green

–

36 RESET Blue IN Reset input

37 IN0

Purple IN Command input

38 IN1

Gray IN Command input

39 IN2

White IN Command input

40 IN3

Black IN Command input

41 IN4

Brown IN Command input

42 IN5

Red IN Command input

43 IN6 Orange IN Command input

44 IN7 45 NC1 46 NC1

Yellow Green Blue

IN Command input –

47 DSA
48 NC1 49 NC1 50 NC1 51 NC1

Purple
Gray White Black Brown

IN Data send request signal
–

52 ACK

Red OUT Command execution completed flag

53 RUN

Orange OUT ON during measurement mode

54 BUSY

Yellow OUT ON during process execution

55 OR

Green OUT Overall judgement result

56 ERROR Blue OUT ON during error

57 STGOUT Purple OUT Strobe trigger output2, 3

58 SHTOUT Gray OUT Shutter trigger output*4

59 GATE

White OUT ON during the set output time.

60 COMOU Black T0

– Output signal common (ACK, RUN, BUSY, OR, ERROR, STGOUT, SHTOUT, and GATE)

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1: Leave all signal terminals that are labeled “NC” open.
2: You can select whether to turn the external lighting ON (Positive) or OFF (Negative) when the signal turns ON. (The setting is called the strobe output polarity.) FQ2-S/CH Series User’s Manual for Communications Settings (Cat. No. Z338) Section 2 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with a Parallel Connection
3: This control signal is used to turn ON external lighting when an image is taken. Connect this signal to external lighting.
4: This signal is output to an external device when exposure of the imaging elements is completed. If you want to move the Sensor to the next measurement location after a measurement is completed, move the Sensor only after this signal turns ON. Shutter Output Signal (SHTOUT)

Trigger input (TRIG)
Imaging element shutter signal

ON OFF ON OFF

Trigger delay Shutter time

SHTOUT

ON OFF

10 ms

The SHTOUT signal turns ON for approximately 10 ms (fixed) when the shutter time (exposure period) elapses after the trigger is input from an external device.

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RS-232C Interface Sensor Data Unit (FQ-SDU2)
FQ2-S3@@@@@-@@@ FQ2-S4@@@@@-@@@ FQ2-CH1@@@@@-M (Sensors with Built-in Lighting or Sensors with C-mounts)

FQ-WU0 Sensor Data Unit Cable

(Screw size: M3, Tightening torque:
0.54 N·m)

Power supply (24 V) Power supply (0 V) Frame ground

1 2 17 18 3 4 19 20 5 6 21 22 7 8 23 24 9 10 25 26 11 12 27 28 13 14 29 30 15 16 31 32
RS-232C connector

For the I/O connector harness, use an FQ-VP2 Parallel Cable for the FQ-SDU2 or a MIL-standard harness, such as the OMRON XZ2F. (The Cables are sold separately.)
Pins 1 to 16 and pins 17 to 32 are for separate connectors. One FQ-VP2is required for each connector.

Signal

Application

Power supply (24 V) These terminals are for the external power supply (24 V).

Important

Power supply (0 V) Frame ground

· Wire the power supply separately from other devices. If the wiring for other devices is placed together or in the same duct as the wiring for the Sensor, the influence of electromagnetic induction may cause the Sensor to malfunction or may damage it.
· Do not allow the load current to exceed 50 mA. The output circuit may be damaged if the load current exceeds 50 mA.
This is the frame ground terminal. Connect the ground wire by a D-type ground (ground resistance of 100 or less).

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FQ-SDU20/SDU25 Parallel Pin Signal Names

Pin Signal FQ-VP2 IN/ Wire color OUT

Function

1

IN0

Brown IN Command input

2

IN1

Red

IN Command input

3

IN2

Orange IN Command input

4

IN3

Yellow IN Command input

5

IN4

6

IN5

7

NC*1

8

NC*1

9

NC*1

10

NC*1

11

NC*1

12

NC*1

13

NC*1

14

NC*1

15

NC*1

16

NC*1

Green Blue Purple Gray White
Black
Brown
Red Orange Yellow Green
Blue

IN Command input IN Command input –
–
–
–

*1: Leave all signal terminals that are labeled “NC” open.

Pin

Signal

FQ-VP2 IN/

Wire color OUT

Function

17 COMIN0

Brown

– Input signal common (RESET and IN0 to IN5)

18 COMIN1

19

TRIG

20

NC*1

21

NC*1

22

RESET

23

NC*1

24

ACK

25

RUN

26

BUSY

27

OR

28

ERROR

29 STGOUT

30 SHTOUT

31

NC*1

32 COMOUT0

Red
Orange
Yellow Green Blue Purple Gray
White
Black
Brown Red
Orange Yellow Green Blue

– Input signal common (TRIG)
IN Measurement trigger input
–
–
IN Reset input
–
OUT Command execution completed flag
OUT ON during measurement mode
OUT ON during process execution
OUT Overall judgment result
OUT ON during error
OUT Strobe trigger output
OUT Shutter trigger output
–
– Output signal common (ACK, RUN, BUSY, OR, ERROR, STGOUT, and SHTOUT)

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FQ-SDU20/SDU25 RS-232C Pin Signal Names
RS-232C Connector

Pin No. Signal name Function

1

NC

Not connected

5

2

RD

For RS-232C

4

9

3

SD

For RS-232C

3

8

4

NC

Not connected

2

7

5

GND

Signal ground

1

6

6

NC

Not connected

7

NC

Not connected

8

NC

Not connected

9

NC

Not connected

Pin numbers will depend on the external device being connected. Refer to the manual for the personal computer or PLC being connected.
Use a compatible connector. The followings are recommended items.

Socket Hood

Manufacturer OMRON Corporation OMRON Corporation

Model XM3D-0921 XM2S-0911

Wiring

The maximum cable length is 15m. · RS-232C

Controller Signal name RD SD GND

Pin No. 2 3 5

Use a shielded cable.

External device to be connected

Pin No.

Signal name

RD

SD

GND

RS/CS control cannot be used.

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Connection Method
Align the connector with the socket and press it straight into place, then fix it with the screws on both sides of the connector.
Important Turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting a Cable. Peripheral devices may be damaged if the cable is connected or disconnected with the power ON.

I/O Signal Circuit Diagrams
NPN Input Circuit
Input terminal 3 K

• COM_IN
  PNP Input Circuit
  Input terminal 3 K

• COM_IN

1000 pF 910

1000 pF 910

Internal circuits

Internal circuits

Output Circuit
Internal circuits
Output Circuit
Internal circuits

Output terminal
L Load

• COM_OUT
  COM_OUT

• Load L
  Output terminal

Important
Preventing Chattering · The Sensor is equipped with an anti-chattering function, but if the chattering is 100 µs or longer, a faulty input may
occur. (Input signals of 99 µs or shorter are ignored. Signals of 100 µs or longer are treated as input signals.) · Use no-contact output devices (e.g., SSR or PLC transistor output) for the input signals. If contacts (e.g., a relay)
are used, chattering may cause the trigger to be input again during execution of a measurement.

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Power Supply Specifications When a Switching Regulator Is Connected
Use a power supply that meets the following specifications. (They are sold separately.)

Description

Item

When connected to

When connected to

FQ2-S- or

FQ2-S-

FQ2-CH1-M

Power supply voltage

24 VDC (21.6 to 26.4 V)

Recommended Power Supplies

S8VS-06024(24 VDC, 2.5 A) S8VS-03024 (24 VDC, 1.3 A)

External power supply terminal screws M4 (tightening torque: 1.2 N·m)

Important
Supply power from a DC power supply for which measures have been applied to prevent high voltages (e.g., a safety extra-low-voltage circuit). If UL certification is required for the overall system, use a UL Class II DC power supply.

Wiring the Touch Finder
Power Supply Wiring
Connecting the Power Supply
1 Loosen the two terminal screws using a Phil-
lips screwdriver.

2 Attach crimp terminals to the power lines.

24 VDC

Secure the positive and negative lines as indi-

cated using M3 screws.

Power supply tightening torque: 0.54 Nm

+ –

3 In environments where there is excessive
noise, attach a ferrite core (ZCAT1730-0730 from TDK or the equivalent) to the power supply cable.

When you attach the ferrite core to the power supply cable, wrap the cable only one time.

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Turning ON the Touch Finder
1 Remove the cover from the power switch on
the left side of the Touch Finder.
2 Press the switch toward ON.

2 ON
1 OFF

Power Supply Specifications
Use a power supply that meets the following specifications. (The power supply is sold separately.)

Item Power supply voltage Output current Recommended Power Supply External power supply terminal screws Recommended power line wire size

Description 24 VDC (21.6 to 26.4 V) 0.65 A min. S8VS-01524 (24 VDC, 0.65 A) M3.5 (tightening torque: 1.0 Nm) AWG16 to AWG22 (length of 5 m max.)

Important
· Supply power from a DC power supply for which measures have been applied to prevent high voltages (e.g., a safety extra-low-voltage circuit). If UL certification is required for the overall system, use a UL Class II DC power supply.
· When using the FQ2-D31, do not connect a switching regulator and AC Adapter (FQ-AC) at the same time.

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Charging the Battery
This section describes how to charge and install the FQ2-D31 Battery and provides applicable precautions. Charge the Battery while it is attached to the Touch Finder. Use the AC adapter to charge the battery.
Mounting the Battery in the Touch Finder
1 Remove the screw from the battery cover on
the top of the Touch Finder, slide the cover in the direction of the arrow, and open the battery cover.
2 Face the rounded side of the battery toward
the back of the Touch Finder and insert the battery. Important Do not insert the battery in the wrong orientation.

3 Close the battery cover, slide the battery cover
in the direction of the arrow, and tighten the screw on the battery cover.

4 Attach the AC adapter to the Touch Finder to
start changing the battery.
The CHARGE indicator will be lit while the battery is being charged.

CHARGE indicator

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Note The Touch Finder will operate even if the AC adapter is connected when no battery is mounted in the Touch Finder.

Important
· If the Touch Finder (FQ2-D31) will be installed permanently or semi- permanently, remove the Battery (FQ-BAT1). If the rated temperature is exceeded with the Battery inserted, the protective circuit may activate and stop the Touch Finder.
· The battery complies with the following recycling regulation.

Japan

EU

Taiwan

Li-ion00
· California regulations concerning perchlorate: This product is a lithium battery that contains perchlorate, which is regulated by the State of California. Please comply with these regulations. For details see the following URL: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

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2-6 Setting Up Ethernet

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

Connecting to Sensors from the Touch Finder
Configurations Consisting of Only Sensors and the Touch Finder
When only Sensors and a Touch Finder are used, IP addresses are automatically assigned. No settings are required to use Ethernet.

Connections on Existing Networks
If a Sensor or Touch Finder is connected to a network where a PLC or computer is already connected, the Ethernet settings must be made compatible with the existing network. Set the IP addresses with one of the following methods.
Sensor (Setup Mode) – [Sensor settings] – [Network] – [Ethernet] – [IP address setting] 1 Press [Fixed]. 2 Set the IP address and subnet mask according to the network settings.
Note · If you connect the Touch Finder or PC Tool to a Sensor on a different network through a router, set fixed IP
addresses. · When connecting by EtherNet/IP or PROFINET, set fixed IP addresses for the Sensors.
TouchFinder (Setup Mode) – [TF settings] – [Ethernet] – [AUTO] 1 Press [OFF]. 2 Set the IP address and subnet mask according to the network settings.

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Using a DHCP Server Sensor
(Setup Mode) – [Sensor settings] – [Network] – [Ethernet] – [IP address setting] 1 Press [DHCP].
TouchFinder (Setup Mode) – [TF settings] – [Ethernet] – [AUTO] 1 Press [ON].
Connecting to Sensors from External Devices Such as PLCs
Set the IP address of the Sensor according to the network where the external devices, such as PLCs, are connected.
(Setup Mode) – [Sensor settings] – [Network] – [Ethernet] – [IP address setting] 1 Press [Fixed]. 2 Set the IP address and subnet mask according to the network where the external devices, such
as PLCs, are connected.
Note If you connect OMRON CS/CJ-series PLCs to the Ethernet, the following Default IP addresses are assigned to the PLCs. · IP address: 192.168.250.node_address

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Connecting to Sensors from a Computer Using the PC Tool
Configurations Consisting of Only Sensors and a Computer (PC Tool)
If the configuration consists only of Sensors and a Touch Finder, set the network settings on the computer as described below. (No IP address settings are required on the Sensors.) The following procedure is for Windows 7.
1 Select [Control Panel] from the Windows Start.
2 Click [Network and Internet] on Control Panel.
3 Click [Network and Sharing Center].
4 Click [Change adapter settings] on the left side
of [Network and Sharing Center].
5 Click the [Local Area Connection] icon in the
Network connection window.
6 Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] in [Local Area Connection Properties], and click [Properties].

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7 Select the Use the following IP address Option
and enter the following IP address and subnet mask.
· IP address: 10.5.5.101 · Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
8 Click the [OK] Button. This completes the set-
tings.
Connections on Existing Networks
Set the Ethernet settings of the Sensors and the computer (PC Tool) to the same settings as the existing network. Refer to Connecting to Sensors from the Touch Finder on page 67 for the IP address settings in the Sensors.
Note · If you connect the PC Tool to a Sensor on a different network through a router, set fixed IP addresses. · When connecting by EtherNet/IP or PROFINET, set fixed IP addresses for the Sensors.

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Select the IP address to be used by PC Tool
The computer IP address, subnet address, and Default gateway that are used by the PC Tool are displayed. If multiple IP addresses (network cards) exist in the computer, the IP address to be used for the PC Tool can be selected.
(Setup Mode or Run Mode) – [TF settings] – [Ethernet] – [IP address] 1 A list of the computer IP addresses that can
be used by the PC Tool appears. Touch the list to select an IP address.
2 The Sensor List appears.
The connected sensor is temporarily disconnected. To refresh the list, touch [Update list] of any sensor.
3 Select the sensor that you want to connect
and touch [OK]. (The sensor is reconnected.)

Note
· If you want to change the IP address, change the network settings of the computer and then select the IP address using the above procedure.
· If the list does not appear, check if the LAN is correctly connected.

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3 Taking Images

Taking Images
3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 3-2 Setting Conditions for Taking Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3-3 Adjusting Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 3-4 Adjusting the Timing of Taking Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 3-5 Adjusting the Images That Were Taken. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

If multiple Sensors are connected to a single Touch Finder or computer, a list of the Sensors that are connected is displayed by Default. Use the following procedure to change to the Sensor to set up.

1 Press

– [Switch Sensor].

2 Touch the image of the sensor to be set,
and touch [OK].
will be displayed for Sensors that are not yet set.

Note
Once the Touch Finder detects and records a Sensor, the display order for showing more than one Sensor is fixed. Even if the system configuration is changed to reduce the number of Sensors, the previous display location will remain for Sensors that were removed. To update the displays of multiple Sensors to the current connection status, go to Run display – [Sensor monitor] – [Multi sensor], and touch [ ] – [Display position] – [ ] – [Auto position] on the right of the display.

3 Press

– [Sensor settings] to return

to Setup Mode.

4 Press [Yes].

Note
There are different methods that you can use to connect the Sensors. For example, you can automatically connect to the Sensors that are recognized by the Touch Finder, or you can manually register the Sensors to connect.
7-5 Connecting to More Than One Sensor: p. 386

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3-2 Setting Conditions for Taking Images

FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

You can set the conditions for taking images to use in inspections. To enable accurate judgments, the following adjustments are made for the conditions for taking images and the images themselves.

Taking Clear Images (Camera Setup)

Adjusting the Focus

p. 76

Adjust the focus of the Lens.

Taking Bright Images of Dark Objects and Taking Clear Images of Moving Objects
Adjust the shutter speed and gain.

Improving the Image Quality of Metallic and Other Shiny Surfaces (HDR)
Make adjustments for shiny objects or metallic surfaces. For a Sensor with built-in lighting, attach a polarizing filter to cut specular reflections.

p. 77 p. 83

Adjusting the Colors of the Image (White Balance)

p. 85

Adjust the white balance so that the colors match those of the actual measurement object.

Adjusting the Timing of Taking Images (Trigger Setting)

Trigger Delay

p. 87

Adjust the timing of taking an image with the Sensor.

Adjusting the Images That Were Taken (Image Adjustment)

Filtering the Images (Filter Items)

p. 93

Apply filters to adjust the images that were taken.

Compensating for Position Offset (Position Compensation Items)

p. 102

Recognize measurement objects that are not in a consistent location and move them to the center of the image.

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FQ2-S1

FQ2-S2

FQ2-S3

FQ2-S4

FQ2-CH

Adjusting the Focus
[Image] – [Camera setup] 1 Display the Camera Setup Display.
The focus can be seen as a numerical value. The higher the value, the better the focus.

Focus Level

2 Adjust the focus of the Sensor while checking Focus adjustment screw
the image and focus value on the Touch Finder. Turn clockwise to focus on closer objects.

(The field of view will

For a Sensor with Built-in Lighting, manually adjust

narrow.)

the focus using the focus adjustment screw on the

Sensor.

In the Default settings, the field of view is set to the

narrowest setting. For a Sensor with a C-mount, use the focus ring on

Turn the screw counterclockwise to focus on objects at a distance.

the lens to adjust the focus of the image.

(The field of view will widen.)

3 Press [Back].

Sensor with Built-in Lighting

Important
· Turn the focus adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise a little bit to make sure that it has not already reached the dead stop. Do not force the screw if it does not rotate anymore. This will damage the Sensor.
· Do not turn the focus adjustment screw with a force that is greater than 0.1 N·m. This may damage it.

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Adjusting Image Brightness with External Lighting
You can adjust image brightness with external lighting or by setting the Sensor sensitivity.
Using a Strobe Trigger Signal to Control External Lighting
If a Sensor Data Unit is connected, you can change the output time of the strobe trigger signal (STGOUT) to adjust the brightness.
FQ2-S/CH Series User’s Manual for Communications Settings (Cat. No. Z338) Section 2 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with a Parallel Connection
Adjusting the Brightness
You can adjust the shutter speed/gain or the brightness to make images brighter. The setting method depends on whether HDR Mode is ON or OFF. The setting methods are described below.
HDR Function: p. 83
Important The exposure time will be longer for higher values of the shutter speed or brightness. This may cause the image to blur if the object is moving fast. If the Sensor is used on a high-speed line, check that the images are not blurred under actual operating conditions.

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Brightness Correction Mode (FQ2-S1/FQ2-S2/FQ2-S4/FQ2-S4-M)
If the brightness changes inconsistently with each image, turn ON the Brightness Correction Mode.
When HDR is ON: [Brightness] – – [Brightness correction] When HDR is OFF: [Gain] – – [Brightness correction] When Brightness Correction Mode is ON, the brightness will be consistent but the timing of image capture will be delayed by 25 ms (when the shutter speed is 1/250 or faster, i.e., the exposure time is shorter). When built-in lighting is OFF and the shutter speed is slower than 1/250, i.e., the exposure time is longer, the image capture timing will be further delayed.
Make sure that appropriate images of the measured objects are captured when Brightness Correction Mode is ON.

Timing Chart When the Brightness Correction Mode Is ON
Taking images begins 25 ms after the TRIG signal is input.

TRIG signal (Brightness Correction ON)
BUSY signal

ON OFF
ON OFF

ON for 1 ms min.
ON while the measurement process is being executed.

FQ2-S/CH Series User’s Manual for Communications Settings (Cat. No. Z338) Section 2 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with a Parallel Connection

Important
If the gain is increased, the brightness will not be stable and measurement values may be inconsistent. We recommend that you turn ON the Brightness Connection Mode.

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When HDR Is OFF

The brightness of the image is adjusted by adjusting the shutter speed. If the brightness cannot be improved by adjusting the shutter speed, the gain is adjusted.

Relationship between the Shutter Speed/Gain and the Image Brightness (For FQ2-S3/S4 series)

Dark
1/60,000 or 1/4,155 Shutter speed

Brightness of image

Bright 1/1

0

10

Gain

Note
· Adjust the shutter speed not only to adjust the brightness of the image, but also to adjust for the travel speed of the measurement object.
Taking Clear Images of Moving Objects: p. 82
· Increasing the gain will make the image brighter, but it will also reduce image quality to the point that the noise component in the images will stand out. Select a suitable factor for the inspection.

[Image] – [Camera setup] 1 Press [ ] – [Shutter speed] on the right of the display.
2 Move the bar to the left or right to adjust the
shutter speed.
Moving it to the left will make the shutter speed slower and the image brighter. Moving it to the right will make the shutter speed faster and the image darker.

3 Press [OK].
If you cannot obtain the required brightness by adjusting the shutter speed, adjust the gain

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4 Press [ ] – [Gain] on the right of the display.
5 Move the bar to the left or right to adjust the
gain.
Moving it to the right will increase the gain and make the image brighter. Moving it to the left will reduce the gain and make the image darker.

6 Press [OK]. 7 Press [Back].

Parameter

Setting
Range: For FQ2-S3*-*, FQ2-S4- 1/1 to 1/4,155

Description

Shutter speed

For FQ2-S3*-08, FQ2-S4**-08* Built-in lighting off: 1/1 to 1/4,155 Built-in lighting on: 1/250 to 1/60,000 (control by lighting emission time)

For FQ2-S1, FQ2-S2, FQ2-S4*, For FQ2-S4M, FQ2-CH1-M Built- in lighting off: 1/1 to 1/50,000 Built-in lighting on: 1/250 to 1/50,000

If the shutter speed is slow, the image will be bright. If the shutter speed is fast, the image will be dark.

Gain

Default: 1/250
For FQ2-S3**-08, FQ2-S3-, FQ2-S4**-08, FQ2-S4- Range: 0 to 10 Default: 0
For FQ2-S1, FQ2-S2 FQ2-S4** FQ2S4-M, FQ2-CH1-M Range: 16 to 64 Default: 16

If the gain is high, the image will be bright. If the gain is low, the image will be dark.

Important
· To ensure stable operation when the FQ2-S1/FQ2-S2/FQ2-S4/FQ2-S4-M is connected, we recommend that you set the gain to 16.
· If the recommended value is exceeded, the brightness will not be stable and measurement values may be inconsistent. We recommend that you turn ON the Brightness Connection Mode.
If a slow shutter speed (1/1 to 1/10) and a high gain are set, fixed-pattern noise (fleck and striped noise) will sometimes occur. Be sure to thoroughly check the images and the measurement results when you set the shutter speed and gain.

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When HDR Is ON

Set the brightness adjustment value. The higher the brightness adjustment value, the brighter the image.

Dark

Brightness of image

0
[Image] – [Camera setup] 1 Press [ ] – [Brightness] on the right side of the display.
2 Move the bar to the left or right to adjust the
brightness. Moving it to the right will make the image brighter, while moving it to the left will reduce the brightness of the image.
3 Press [OK].

Bright
100

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Taking Clear Images of Moving Objects
For quick moving objects, the effect of blurring can be reduced by decreasing the shutter speed. In HDR Mode, set the brightness value to a low setting.
· Relationship between Shutter Speed and the Brightness Adjustment Value in HDR Mode

Fast 0

Moving speed Brightness

Slow 100

1/60,000, 1/50,000, or 1/4,155

Shutter speed

1/250

Refer to the following page for the setting methods for the shutter speed and brightness. Adjusting the Brightness: p. 77
Important The lower the shutter speed/gain and brightness settings are, the darker the image becomes. If the Sensor is used in a dark environment, make sure that the darkness of the image does not cause the measurements to be unstable.

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Improving the Image Quality of Metallic and other Shiny Surfaces
When objects with shiny surfaces are being measured, the lighting may be reflected off the surface and affect the image. To remove reflections, one of the following two functions can be used.

Function

Description

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

If objects have contrasting light and dark areas, the dynamic range can be made wider to improve the quality of the images.

Specular reflections can be eliminated from an image by attaching a

Polarizing filter

polarizing filter to the Sensor.

(for Sensors with Built-in Lighting) If the measurement object must be moving, use a polarizing filter.

Also, if reflections cannot be sufficiently removed by using the HDR

function, use a polarizing filter as well.

HDR Function
The HDR function is used for objects that have a large difference between light and dark areas. For this kind of object, clear images cannot be achieved with the standard brightness setting. The HDR function combines several images of different brightnesses (shutter speed) so that the resulting image has a lower degree of contrast and can be measured stably for the desired characteristic.

Inputting Images with a Limit Range of Brightness

Combining Images to Create an Image with a Wide Dynamic Range

Dark

Bright

Observe the following precautions.
Use the HDR function only for objects that are not moving to avoid image blurring. Several images are taken with different shutter speeds and combined. If the object moves while the image is

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