Omron F10 User manual

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Pattern Matching Sensor F10
Ordering Information
Heads
Item Setting distance Detection range Model
Red LED 160±16 mm 40 ×32 mm F10-S50R
100±10 mm 25 ×20 mm F10-S30R
Green LED 50±5 mm 12 ×10 mm F10-S15R
Green LED 33±1.5 mm 4.5 ×3.5 mm F10-S05R
Amplifiers
Type Output No. of registered models Model
Standard models NPN 1F10-C20
PNP F10-C25
Models with bank function NPN 8 (one model per bank) F10-C30
PNP F10-C35
Models with RS-232C and NPN F10-C50
RS-422 interfaces PNP F10-C55
Cables
Type Model
RS-232C (cable length: 2 m) F10-VR2
RS-422 (cable length: 2 m) F10-VR4

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Specifications
Ratings/Characteristics
Heads
Optical and Lighting System Specifications
Item Specifications
F10-S50R F10-S30R F10-S15R F10-S05R
Setting distance 160±16 mm 100±10 mm 50±5 mm 33±1.5 mm
Detection range 40 mm ×32 mm 25 mm ×20 mm 12 mm ×10 mm 4.5 mm ×3.5 mm
Guide light projection size A: 40 mm
B: 32 mm
C: 13 mm
D: 10 mm
E: 32 mm (typ.)
A: 25 mm
B: 20 mm
C: 8 mm
D: 6 mm
E: 20 mm (typ.)
A: 12 mm
B: 10 mm
C: 4 mm
D: 3 mm
E: 10 mm (typ.)
A: 4.5 mm
B: 3.5 mm
C: 1.5 mm
D: 1.0 mm
E: 3.5 mm
(typ.)
Built-in lens Focus: f9.8 (fixed)
Diaphragm: F2.8 (fixed) Focus: f14.8 (fixed) Diaphragm: F3.5 (fixed)
Object lighting method Pulse lighting (pulse width is synchronized with electronic shutter in operation)
Object light source
(emission wavelength) 8 red LEDs (680 nm) 8 green LEDs (540 nm)
Main object color
combination Black and white, green and white, blue and white, and red and black Black and white, red and white, green and white, blue and white, green and black, and blue and
black
Guide light projection source
(emission wavelength) 1 green LED (540 nm) 1 blue LED (470 nm)
Guide light projection method Pulse lighting
Camera Image Performance Specifications
Item Specifications
F10-S50R F10-S30R F10-S15R F10-S05R
Camera image element 1/5-inch CCD
Shutter function Electronic shutter at a speed range between 1/34722 s and 1/2894 s (automatically set during
teaching)
General Specifications
Item Specification
Ambient temperature Operating: 0°C to 40°C (with no icing or condensation)
Storage: –25°C to 60°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity Operating: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Operating environment With no corrosive gas
Input power supply 16.2 to 19.8 VDC (provided from amplifier)
Current consumption 150 mA max.
Insulation resistance 20 MΩmin. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Degree of protection IEC 60529 IP64
Vibration resistance
(when using mounting bracket) 10 to 150 Hz, half-amplitude of 0.75 mm max. or 100 m/s2max. for 32 min each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance
(when using mounting bracket) Peak acceleration: 300 m/s23 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Connection Prewired (standard cable length: 2 m)
Casing material Case: Aluminum die cast
Front cover: Acrylic resin
Weight (when packed) Approx. 400 g (Unit: approx. 300 g (including cable))
Accessories provided Mounting bracket, 8 x M4 mounting screws, instruction manual

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Amplifiers
Performance Specifications
Item Specification
Model F10-C20/C30/C50 F10-C25/C35/C55
Output type NPN PNP
Measurement item Pattern measurement/plain measurement
Number of models C20/C25: 1 model, C30/C35/C50/C55: 1 model per bank
Bank selection C20/C25: None, C30/C35/C50/C55: 8 banks
Automatic teaching
function Yes
Model size Normal or wide mode (selectable)
Measurement processing
time 3.6 ms in normal mode and 10.8 ms in wide mode (continuous operation)
Output signal (2 points) Control output and enable output: NPN open
collector with load voltage of 30 V max., load
current of 50 mA max. and residual voltage of 1.2
V max.
Control output and enable output: PNP open
collector with load voltage of 30 V max., load
current of 50 mA max. and residual voltage of 2.0
V max.
Output selection Matching output: ON when image matches the registered model.
Not matching output: ON when image does not match the registered model.
Input signal
C20/C25 (4 points)
C30/C35/C50/C55
(7 points)
External trigger input (with minimum pulse width of
1 ms), continuous measurement input, moving
object teaching input, or stationary object teaching
input
Input is ON: Short-circuited to 0 V with
short-circuit current of 1 mA max. or
1.5 V max.
Input is OFF: Open or input voltage of 5 V min.
(Max. input voltage: +26.4 VDC)
External trigger input (with minimum pulse width of
1 ms), continuous measurement input, moving
object teaching input, or stationary object teaching
input
Input is ON: Short-circuited to Vcc or 9 V min.
(Max. input voltage: +26.4 VDC)
Input is OFF: Open or input voltage of 5 V max.
Head interface (1 channel) Available Head: F10-S50R, F10-S30R, F10-S15R, or F10-S05R
Indicators Result indicator: 1 orange LED
Level indicators: 8 green LEDs
Threshold indicators: 7 red LEDs
Status indicators: 3 on the C20/C25, or 7 on the C30/C35/C50/C55
Operation interface Teach/display button (TEACH/DISPLAY), UP/DOWN selection buttons, mode selector
(TEACH/MON/RUN), 5 DIP switch pins: Automatic teaching (OFF/ON), model size (NORMAL/WIDE),
OFF-delay timer (OFF/ON), matching/not matching (output ON for matching object/non-matching object),
and external input (C50/C55 only) (LINE: To use the input line for external inputs in RUN mode;
RS-232C/422: To use serial communications for external inputs in RUN mode)
General Specifications
Item Specification
Ambient temperature Operating: 0°C to 50°C (with no icing or condensation)
Storage: –25°C to 65°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity Operating: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Operating environment With no corrosive gas
Input power supply 21.6 to 26.4 VDC (with ripple)
Current consumption 300 mA max.
Insulation resistance 20 MΩmin. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC at 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Degree of protection IEC 60529 IP40
Vibration resistance 10 Hz to 150 Hz, half-amplitude of 0.75 mm max. or 100 m/s2max. for 32 min each in X, Y, and Z
directions
Shock resistance Peak acceleration: 300 m/s23 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Connection Prewired (standard cable length: 2 m)
Casing material ABS
Weight (when packed) Approx. 300 g (Unit: approx. 200 g (including cable))
Accessories provided Instruction manual

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Engineering Data
Data Characteristics
F10-S50R
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0–20 –15 –10 –50 5101520
Area Position Characteristics
(in X Direction) Area Position Characteristics (in Y Direction)
In X direction (mm) In Y direction (mm)
Level indicator Level indicator
Shift Angle Characteristics
(in X Direction) Shift Angle Characteristics (in Y Direction)
Level indicator
Shift angle in Y direction (°)
Level indicator
•The following data is obtained on the basis
of sample sensing objects, each of which is
as large as this size (A). (Typical example)
•The Head is inclined 15°to the sensing
object.
Rotation
Shift angle
Shift angle
(W.D. 160 mm)
(W.D. 160 mm)
Shift angle in X direction (°)
(W.D. 160 mm)
Distance Characteristics
Level indicator
W.D. (mm)
Level indicator
Rotation Characteristics
Angle of rotation (°)(W.D. 160 mm)
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0–13 –6.5 0 6.5 13
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0–10 –50 510
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0–30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0–20 –15 –10 –50 5101520
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0–30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30
(W.D. 160 mm)
F10-S30R
Rotation Characteristics Area Position Characteristics
(in X Direction)
Level indicator
Area Position Characteristics
(in Y Direction)
Angle of rotation (°)In X direction (mm) In Y direction (mm)
Level indicator Level indicator
Distance Characteristics Shift Angle Characteristics
(in X Direction)
Level indicator
Shift angle in X direction (°)
Level indicator Level indicator
Shift Angle Characteristics
(in Y Direction)
Shift angle in Y direction (°)
•The following data is obtained on the basis
of sample sensing objects, each of which is
as large as this size (A). (Typical example)
•The Head is inclined 15°to the sensing
object.
Rotation
Shift angle
Shift angle
W. D. (mm)
(W.D. 100 mm) (W.D. 100 mm) (W.D. 100 mm)
(W.D. 100 mm)(W.D. 100 mm)

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F10-S15R
Rotation Characteristics Area Position Characteristics
(in X Direction)
Level indicator
Area Position Characteristics
(in Y Direction)
Angle of rotation (°)In X direction (mm) In Y direction (mm)
Level indicator
Level indicator
Distance Characteristics Shift Angle Characteristics
(in X Direction)
Level indicator
Shift angle in X direction (°)
Level indicator
Level indicator
Shift Angle Characteristics
(in Y Direction)
Shift angle in Y direction (°)
•The following data is obtained on the basis
of sample sensing objects, each of which is
as large as this size (A). (Typical example)
•The Head is inclined 15°to the sensing
object.
Rotation
Shift angle
Shift angle
W. D. (mm)
(W.D. 50 mm) (W.D. 50 mm) (W.D. 50 mm)
(W.D. 50 mm)(W.D. 50 mm)
F10-S05R
Rotation Characteristics Area Position Characteristics
(in X Direction)
Level indicator
Area Position Characteristics
(in Y Direction)
Angle of rotation (°)In X direction (mm) In Y direction (mm)
Level indicator
Level indicator
Distance Characteristics Shift Angle Characteristics
(in X Direction)
Level indicator
Shift angle in X direction (°)
Level indicator
Level indicator
Shift Angle Characteristics
(in Y Direction)
Shift angle in Y direction (°)
•The following data is obtained on the basis
of sample sensing objects, each of which is
as large as this size (A). (Typical example)
•The Head is inclined 15°to the sensing
object.
Rotation
Shift angle
Shift angle
W. D. (mm)
(W.D. 33 mm) (W.D. 33 mm) (W.D. 33 mm)
(W.D. 33 mm)(W.D. 33 mm)
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0–20 –15 –10 –50 5101520
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0–1.5 –0.75 0 0.75 1.5
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0–1.0 –0.5 0 0.5 1.0
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
029 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0–30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0–30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30
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Nomenclature
Heads
Guide light (green)
Object lighting (red)
F10-S50R with 2-m standard cable
Sensing side
160±16 mm 40 mm
10 mm 32 mm
13 mm
F10-S50R Teaching area
Detection range (field of vision)
Guide light (green)
Object lighting (red)
F10-S30R with 2-m standard cable
Sensing side
100±10 mm
F10-S30R Teaching area
Detection range (field of vision)
Guide light (blue)
Object lighting (green)
F10-S15R with 2-m standard cable
Sensing side
Teaching area
Detection range (field of vision)
50±5 mm
F10-S15R
Guide light (blue)
Object lighting (green)
F10-S05R with 2-m standard cable
Sensing side
Teaching area
Detection range (field of vision)
33±1.5 mm
F10-S05R

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Amplifiers
F10-C20/C25 F10-C30/C35/C50/C55
(1) Level
indicators
(3) Threshold
indicators
(5) Teach/
display
button
(7) Mode
selector
(TEACH/
MON/RUN)
(2) Result
indicator
(4) Status
indicators (4) Status indi-
cator/bank
number
display
(6) UP/DOWN
selection
buttons
(8) Measurement
item selection
switch
(8) Measurement
item/bank num-
ber selection
switch
(9) DIP switch
Not available
with
F10-C30/C35.
(1) Level
indicators
(3) Threshold
indicators
(5) Teach/
display
button
(9) DIP switch
(2) Result
indicator
(6) UP/DOWN
selection
buttons
(7) Mode
selector
(TEACH/
MON/RUN)
(1) Displays measurement values (degree of conformity with the
registered model).
(2) ON: Lit
OFF: Not lit
(3) Displays the threshold.
(4) Displays type of value displayed on the level indicator.
F10-C20/C25
PATT (Pattern measurement): Degree of conformity with model
PLN (Plain measurement) DEV: Deviation level
AVE: Average density
F10-C30/C35/C50/C55
p: Pattern measurement: Degree of conformity model
d: Plain measurement: Deviation level
a: Plain measurement: Difference from average density
Also displays bank number for F10-C30/C35/C50/C55
(5) Starts teaching.
Switches display item.
(6) Changes the threshold value.
Changes measurement item selection level for plain measure-
ment.
Changes bank number for F10-C30/C35/C50/C55.
(7) TEACH: Teaching Mode
MON: Monitor Mode
RUN: Run Mode
(8) SChanging Measurement Items
Automatically switches
between pattern mea-
surement and plain
measurement depend-
ing on the taught model.
Executes pattern
measurement only.
SBank Selection Mode
(F10-C30/C35/C50/C55) Enters the mode for
selecting and setting
the bank in TEACH
Mode.
PATTSPLN PATT
PATT/BANK
PATTSPLN PATT
PATT/BANK
PATTSPLN PATT/BANK
Pattern Measurement
Measures the degree with which the pattern and the
detected image match to differentiate OK and NG images.
Registered pattern
Sensing object
Plain Measurement
Determines the deviation level and average density to
differentiate OK and NG images.
Plain
Teaching status
(plain)
Color Stain Pattern
OK NG NG NG

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(9) DIP Switch
All the DIP switch pins are set to OFF at the factory.
Automatic Teaching
A.T. ON: Teaching area automatically selected
A.T. OFF: Teaching area fixed
Automatically selects the pattern most
suitable for the model. The part within the
detection range where the deviation level
between the background and the target is
taken as the most suitable pattern for the
model.
Most
suitable
Slightly
pale
Too pale
Registers the pattern with the
greatest deviation level with the
background.
*If the pattern is at the very edge of, or
slightly outside, the detection range, it
may not be correctly taught. Make sure
the pattern is as close as possible to the
center of the detection range.
Registers only the pattern within the
teaching area as the model. Registers the pat-
tern within the
frame as the model.
Model Size
WD: Wide mode
NM: Normal mode
Normal Mode
Detection Range:
Shows the range of
the detection area.
Teaching Area:
Registers this range
as the model.
Wide Mode Teaching area:
Divides the
pattern into
three, and reg-
isters it as
three models.
Model 1
detection
range
Model 2
detection
range
Model 3
detection
range
Use wide mode if the pattern in one direction is comparatively long, e.g., a production date.
The measuring time for wide mode, however, takes three times longer than Normal Mode, as
the pattern is processed as three models instead of one.
OFF Delay Timer
TMR: Delays the output operation when the control output goes from ON to OFF (Default value is
40 ms. Refer to the Operation Manual for the Unit for changing procedure).
No Marking: Timer OFF.
Matching/Not Matching
Output ON when object does not match registered model.
Output ON when object matches registered model.
External Input (F10-C50/C55 only)
LINE: Executes external input in RUN mode via input line.
RS-232C/422: Executes external input in RUN mode via serial communications.
A.T. OFF
A.T. ON
=
0
Model 1
Model 2 Model 3

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Installation
Mounting Angle
•Incline the Head by 15°and mount the Head so that no regular reflection light affects the Sensor.
•Use the provided Mounting Bracket to mount the Head.
F10-S50R
F10-S30R
F10-S15R
F10-S05R
Line direction
15°
15°15°
Sensor direction
Production
line direction
Simulation
F10-S30R: 100±10 mm
F10-S15R: 50±5 mm
F10-S05R: 33±1.5 mm
Note: Position the sensor perpendicular to the direction of motion of the target object.
Connection with Peripherals (F10-C50/C55 Only)
You can input the measurement trigger and output the measurement results via an RS-232C port. You can also back up the settings in an IBM
PC/AT or compatible. Refer to the Operation Manual for the Unit for details on communications commands.
1:1 Connection
System configuration
*F10-VR2
RS-232C Cable
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
F10-C50/C55
Use F10 products for items marked with an asterisk.

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Multidrop Connections
A maximum of 31 F10-C50/C55 Sensors can communicate with an IBM PC/AT or compatible by connecting though RS-232C/422 converters.
Recommended Link Adapters (manufactured by OMRON)
Link Adapter: B500-AL004
Branching Link Adapter: B500-AL001
Note: When using a B500-AL004 Branching Link Adapter, be sure to enable terminating resistance and include a terminating resistance in
the last link adapter according to the following:
Between RDA(–) and RDB(+): 220 Ω(1/2 W min.)
Between SDA(–) and SDB(+): 220 Ω(1/2 W min.)
System configuration
Use F10 products for items marked with an asterisk.
Link Adapter IBM PC/AT or
compatible
Branching Link Adapter Branching Link Adapter Branching Link Adapter
*F10-VR4
RS-422 Cable *F10-VR4 RS-422 Cable *F10-VR4 RS-422 Cable
F10-C50/C55 F10-C50/C55 F10-C50/C55
F10-VR2
RS-232C Cable: D-sub 9-pin connector (2 m)
Pin No. Signal Name
2SD (TXD) Send data
3RD (RXD) Receive data
5SG (GND) Signal ground
F10-VR4
RS-422 Cable: D-sub 9-pin connector (2 m)
Pin No. Signal Name
1RDB (+) Receive data (+)
3SG (GND) Signal ground
5SDB (+) Send data (+)
6RDA (–)Receive data (–)
9SDA (–)Send data (–)
Note: 1. Signal and name are in reference to the F10.
2. Secure the connector with, for example, binding tape.

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Operation
I/O Circuit Diagram
F10-C20 NPN Models
There are gray, green, and red input lines, but they are not used with
this model. Take steps to ensure that these lines will not be short-cir-
cuited with other lines.
F10-C25 PNP Models
There are gray, green, and red input lines, but they are not used with
this model. Take steps to ensure that these lines will not be short-cir-
cuited with other lines.
Level in-
dicators
(8-level
green
LEDs)
Result
indicator
(1-level
orange
LED)
Threshold
indicators
(7-level red
LEDs) Shield
Load
Orange
Yellow
Purple
Pink
White
Blue
(GND)
Status
indica-
tors
(3-level
green
LEDs)
21.6 to 26.4 VDC
Amplifi-
er main
circuit
Brown (Vcc)
Black Load
FG (see note)
Level in-
dicators
(8-level
green
LEDs)
Result in-
dicator
(1-level
orange
LED) Amplifi-
er main
circuit
Threshold
indicators
(7-level red
LEDs) Shield
Brown (Vcc)
Black
Orange
Yellow
Purple
Pink
White
Blue
(GND)
Status
indica-
tors
(3-level
green
LEDs)
21.6 to 26.4 VDC
Load
FG (see note)
ENAB Load
F10-C30/C50 NPN Models F10-C35/C55 PNP Models
Level indi-
cators
(8-level
green
LEDs)
Result in-
dicator
(1-level
orange
LED) Amplifi-
er main
circuit
Thresh-
old indi-
cators
(7-level
red
LEDs)
Load
Load
Status
indica-
tors
(3-level
green
LEDs)
Brown (Vcc)
Black
Orange
Yellow
Purple
Pink
White
Blue
(GND)
Gray
Green
Red
Shield FG (see note)
21.6 to 26.4 VDC
Bank
No. in-
dica-
tors
(7-lev-
el red
LEDs)
Level in-
dicators
(8-level
green
LEDs)
Result in-
dicator
(1-level
orange
LED)
Amplifi-
er main
circuit
Thresh-
old indi-
cators
(7-level
red
LEDs) Load
Load
Brown (Vcc)
Black
Orange
Yellow
Purple
Pink
White
Blue
(GND)
Gray
Green
Red
Shield FG (see note)
21.6 to 26.4 VDC
Status
indica-
tors
(3-level
green
LEDs)
Bank
No. indi-
cators
(7-level
red
LEDs)
ENAB
CONT
BANK1
BANK2
BANK3
Note: For normal operation, ground or connect the shielded cable to 0 V. The shield is not connected to the interior or casing.
I/O Signals
Signal Function
OUTPUT Control output
ENAB Enabled output
S_TEACH Stationary object teaching input
M_TEACH Moving object teaching input
TRIG Measurement trigger input
CONT Continuous measurement input
BANK1 Bank switching input
BANK2 (F10-C30/C35/C50/C55)
BANK3
•All input signals are enabled in RUN mode only.
Switching Banks (F10-C30/C35/C50/C55)
You can switch banks by connecting BANK1 to BANK3 as shown
below.
Bank No. BANK1 BANK2 BANK3
Bank 0 OFF OFF OFF
Bank 1 ON OFF OFF
Bank 2 OFF ON OFF
Bank 3 ON ON OFF
Bank 4 OFF OFF ON
Bank 5 ON OFF ON
Bank 6 OFF ON ON
Bank 7 ON ON ON

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Setting Procedure
1. Pattern Registration (TEACH Mode)
Use the following procedure to register measurement criteria.
(1) Set the mode selector to TEACH.
(2) Make the automatic teaching and model size settings on the DIP switch.
If using an F10-C30/C35/C50/C55, go to step (3) to set the bank number. If using an F10-C20/C25, go to step (5).
(3) Set the measurement item/bank number selection switch to PATT/BANK. Bank No. 0 will be displayed.
Banks
Each F10-C30/C35/C50/C55 Sensor
has eight banks for storing data, and a
different threshold value can be stored in
each of the eight banks. Use this func-
tion to take measurements under vari-
ous conditions. You can switch operation
simply by switching banks.
POINT
(4) Press the UP/DOWN select buttons to set the bank number.
(5) Use the measurement item (bank number) selection switch to set the measurement method.
(6) Press the teach/display button after locating the sensing object in the detection range.
Measurement Items: PATT/BANK
Checking the degree of
suitability of the model Teaching successful Teaching unsuccessful
Optimum
for a
model
Not fit for
a model
Locate the sensing object in the
detection range so that the de-
gree of suitability for a model
will be indicated.
The level indicators are all
lit for 0.5 s and the buzzer
sounds twice.
The threshold indicators all flash
while the buzzer sounds four times.
The deviation level is insufficient.
Change the location of the Sensor
and try again.
Press the
teach/display
button.
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Buzzer
sounds Buzzer
sounds

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Measurement Item: PATT/PLN
Whether measurement is patterned or plain is determined automatically by comparing the contrast with the background within the detection
range. When teaching is finished, all the level indicators will light for 0.5 s, and the buzzer will sound twice.
Pattern Measurement Plain Measurement
If the deviation level is higher than the set level of measurement item
selection, pattern measurement will be performed. If the set level of measurement item selection is higher than the deviation level, plain measurement will be performed.
Detection range
The portion with the highest deviation is
registered as a model.
High
Deviation
Low
Measurement item
selection level
Automatic
selection
Detection range
The deviation and average density in the teaching area are registered.
High
Deviation
Low Measurement item
selection level
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
A8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Note: It is possible to enlarge the detection range by using a different mode.
Plain Measurement with A.T. OFF
The deviation and average density in the teaching area are registered.
The dotted lines are not projected.
High
Deviation
Low Measurement item
selection level
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Note: It is possible to enlarge the detection range by using a different mode.
Plain Measurement with A.T. ON
Detection
range
The Pattern is Outside the Detection Range.
OMRON Teaching is performed in the teaching area. A pat-
tern close to the edge of the detection range will not
be registered as a model because such a pattern
may not always be located in the detection range
and accurate measurement cannot be performed. In
this example, the deviation level in the area en-
closed by the dotted line is small. Therefore, plain
measurement will be performed.
Detection Range
The detection range is restricted so that a pattern
close to the edge will not influence the results of
object discrimination.
Teaching Area
The deviation and average density in the teaching
area are registered in the above example.
Upper
detection
range
The set level of measurement item selection is increased
or decreased by pressing the SELECT buttons. Adjust the
level according to the background and deviation. The level
is factory-set between 2 and 3.
If the object has some light-color lines or light-color pat-
terns, pattern measurement may be performed. In this
case, by increasing the set level of measurement item
selection, plain measurement will be performed.
Note: 1. The detection range can be enlarged. Refer to the
instruction sheet included with the device for
details.
2. Do not turn OFF the Sensor before the Sensor is
set to MONITOR mode, otherwise the teaching
data will be lost.
POINT
2. Threshold Adjustment/Sample Test (MONITOR Mode)
The Sensor operates in MONITOR mode for threshold level adjustments and desktop sample tests for object discrimination with no signal
output. No external output operation signal or external input signal is accepted in MONITOR mode.
(1) Set the mode selector to MON.
Measurement continues as long as the selector is set to MON.
Pattern Measurement
On the basis of the registered model, the level indicator indicates the degree of conformity of the sensing object.
Closer to model
in appearance
The closer to the
model in appearance,
the higher the level.
If no sensing object is
within the detection
range or if the sensing
object is greatly differ-
ent from the model, the
level will be lower.
•Status indicators, F10-C20/C25 •Status indicator, F10-C30/C35/C50/C55
Pattern
measurement Degree of
conformance
with model Bank No.
Press the Switch
Display Item button
(Returns to bank num-
ber display no opera-
tion is performed for 5
seconds.)
Not close to model
in appearance
Pattern
measurement
PLN
DEV
AVE

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Plain Measurement
Press the teach/display button to change the display (DEV-AVE).
•Status indicators (F10-C20/C25)
Plain measurement Deviation level
Difference from average
density during teaching
•Status indicator (F10-C30/C35/C50/C55)
Bank No.
Press the teach/
display button
Displays the
mode indicating
the current level.
Returns to bank number
display if no operation is
performed for 5 seconds.
Returns to bank number
display if no operation is
performed for 5 seconds.
Plain measurement
DEV (deviation level)
Press the
Display
Button
Plain measurement
AVE (difference from taught
average density)
Deviation
level is
small
Deviation
level is
great Increases the smaller
the deviation level.
DEV lit
AVE lit
Difference from
registered pattern
is small
Average density
Difference from
registered pattern
is great
Increases the smaller the
deviation level compared
with the taught average
density.
PATT
(2) Press the UP/DOWN selection buttons to adjust the threshold.
Adjust the threshold to the most suitable level by monitoring the level indicator.
Altered threshold values will not be saved unless the mode selector is changed once to either RUN or TEACH.
Pattern Measurement
In wide mode, the pattern with the lowest degree of conformance among the three models is selected.
Plain Measurement
Set the threshold values for both DEV (deviation level) and AVE (average density). If either is lower than the threshold value, the discrimi-
nation result will be set to OFF.
Closer to model
in appearance
Turns ON if the measurement value
is higher than the threshold.
Not closer to model
in appearance
Turns OFF if the measurement
value is lower than the threshold.
Threshold value Threshold value
The result indicator and output
signal are ON. (See note.) The result indicator and output
signal are OFF. (See note.)
Note: Use the DIP switch to turn ON and OFF the output signal. Refer to Nomenclature for details.

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3. Performing Measurement in Response to External Input Signals (RUN Mode)
(1) Set the mode selector to RUN.
When the switch is set to RUN mode, measurements are made in response to external input signals.
Relationship between the F10 I/O terminal operations and ON/OFF indications in the timing charts are as shown in the following table.
Signal Indication in timing charts NPN (F10-C20/C30/C50) PNP (F10-C25/C35/C55)
Input
TRIG (pink)
CONT (white)
S_TEACH (yellow)
ON GND Vcc
S_TEACH (yellow)
M_TEACH (purple)
BANK1 (gray) (see note)
BANK2 (green) (see note)
BANK3 (red) (see note)
OFF OPEN OPEN
Output ON GND Vcc
OUTPUT (black)
ENAB (orange) OFF Vcc GND
Note: F10-C20/C25 do not have banks 1 to 3.
CONT Mode
In CONT mode, the Sensor is in sensing operation repeatedly while
the CONT signal is ON. The measurement result is renewed once
per measurement cycle, and output.
Measurement cycle: Tout
Normal mode: 7.2 ms max.
Wide mode: 14.4 ms max.
Plain measurement: 10.8 ms max.
TRIG Mode
The Sensor in TRIG mode is used for object measurement only
once in synchronization with the rising edge of the TRIG signal and
the result is output.
Measurement cycle: Tout
Normal mode: 3.6 ms
Wide mode: 10.8 ms
Plain measurement: 7.2 ms
Turning the Guide Light ON and OFF:
In RUN mode, even when synchronous measurement
is not being executed, the guide light will normally be
ON. It is possible to turn the guide light OFF (and ON
again) by pressing the UP selection button as required.
While the guide light is being turned ON or OFF, the
ENAB signal is turned OFF, and no external inputs can
be received.
The OUTPUT signal is turned OFF when the UP selec-
tion button is pressed.
Press and hold
down the UP
selection button.
0.7 s max.
Guide light
ON: Lit
OFF: Unlit
Normal mode
3.6 ms max.
Wide mode (plain measurement)
3.6 ms max.
Minimum ON width for the trigger signal is 1 ms.
The OUTPUT signal is stored until the measure-
ment results are refreshed.
ENAB signal:
OFF width is 10 ms in normal mode.
Turns ON when the OUTPUT signal is re-
freshed.
TRIG
OUTPUT
ENAB
OUTPUT
ENAB OUTPUT
ENAB
POINT

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External Teaching in RUN Mode
In RUN mode, a model can be registered by external signal input using either of the following methods.
Note: The data of the model is stored in the EEPROM when the teaching process of the Sensor completes. Therefore, do not turn OFF the
Sensor during the teaching process.
If the Sensor is turned OFF, an EEPROM data error will result when the Sensor is turned ON again. In this case, perform proper
teaching and threshold level adjustments again.
Stationary Object Teaching (S_TEACH)
Stationary object teaching is performed with the TRIG signal input or CONT signal input after external S_TEACH signal input.
Therefore, do not move the object until teaching is completed.
(1) Provide S_TEACH signal input.
(2) Check that the ENAB signal is OFF.
(3) Check that the stationary object is in the teaching area (or in
the detection range if A.TEACH is set to ON).
(4) Provide external CONT or TRIG signal input.
(5) After teaching is completed, the ENAB signal will turn ON. At
that time, check the status of the OUTPUT signal.
(6) The OUTPUT signal will be ON if teaching is successfully
completed.
(7) The OUTPUT signal will be OFF if teaching is unsuccessful.
(8) Turn the S_TEACH signal OFF to complete the teaching pro-
cess. If teaching has been unsuccessful, the Sensor will re-
main in the previous status. Therefore, perform teaching
again.
Teaching in process
S_TEACH (1)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Moving Object Teaching (M_TEACH)
Moving object teaching is performed by using more than one object. Perform this teaching if the sensing objects cannot be stopped. After
M_TEACH signal input, this teaching requires six processes in synchronization with external trigger input. The Sensor will not be in detection
operation during the teaching process. External trigger input will be ignored after it is turned ON six times.
(1) Provide external M_TEACH signal input.
(2) Check that the ENAB signal is OFF.
(3) Provide TRIG signal input in synchronization with the mea-
surement timing of the sensing objects used for teaching.
(4) Repeat step 3 six times.
(5) After teaching is completed, the ENAB signal will turn ON. At
that time, check the status of the OUTPUT signal.
(6) The OUTPUT signal will be ON if teaching is successfully
completed.
(7) The OUTPUT signal will be OFF if teaching is unsuccessful.
(8) Turn the M_TEACH signal OFF to complete the teaching pro-
cess. If the teaching has been unsuccessful, the Sensor will
remain in the previous status. Therefore, perform teaching
again. The teaching operation will be disabled if the
M_TEACH signal is turned OFF during the teaching process.
Teaching in process
M_TEACH
50 ms min.
(1)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(3)
Enable Output
Enable output turns ON when the Sensor is ready to be in sensing operation. Therefore, enable output will turn OFF if the mode selector is set
to TEACH or MON.
Enable output is OFF in the following cases in RUN mode.
1. The Sensor is in teaching process with external teaching input.
2. The Sensor is in sensing operation with TRIG signal input.
3. No teaching data has been registered.
4. The hardware fails.
5. The bank is being switched.
6. The guide light is being turned ON or OFF.
RS-232C/422 Command Inputs (F10-C50/C55 Only)
Communications with external devices, such as an IBM PC/AT or compatible, is possible via the RS-232/422 port. Refer to the Operation
Manual for the unit for details on the communications commands.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Probable cause Remedy
This threshold indicator
flashes and the buzzer
sounds.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Buzzer
sounds
Head disconnection error
The Head is not connected properly and no
image signal is obtainable.
Connect the Head and turn the Sensor
OFF and ON.
Note: If the same error occurs again, the
Head may be broken. Consult your
OMRON representative.
This threshold indicator
flashes and the buzzer
sounds.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Buzzer
sounds
Hardware error
A hardware failure, such as CPU runaway,
has resulted.
Consult your OMRON representative.
This threshold indicator
flashes and the buzzer
sounds.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Buzzer
sounds
Head data read error
1.The EEPROM data of the Head is not
readable.
2.The data is illegal.
This threshold indicator
flashes and the buzzer
sounds.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Buzzer
sounds
Amplifier data read error
1.The EEPROM data of the Amplifier is not
readable.
2.The data is illegal.
Turn the Sensor OFF and ON.
Note: All internal data of the Amplifier may
be cleared.
Note: If the same error occurs again after
turning the Sensor OFF and ON,
consult your OMRON representa-
tive.
This threshold indicator
flashes and the buzzer
sounds.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Buzzer
sounds
Amplifier data write error
1.No EEPROM data is written to the
Amplifier.
2.The data is illegal.
All of the threshold
indicators flash and
the buzzer sounds
three times.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Buzzer
sounds
Teaching data setting error
The Sensor was set to MONITOR or RUN
mode before teaching completed.
Perform the teaching of the Sensor in
TEACH mode.
Refer to 1. Pattern Registration
(TEACH Mode) on page 12.
This threshold indicator
flashes and the buzzer
sounds.
Buzzer
sounds
Detection range mode error
The detection range mode currently set is
different from that set in teaching.
Perform teaching again in TEACH mode or
change the detection range mode.

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Problem RemedyProbable cause
This LED of the threshold
indicators flashes and the
buzzer sounds three
times.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Buzzer
sounds
Serial buffer overflow error
Either the send buffer or receive buffer has
become full during communications.
Send buffer overflow
Change the communications settings.
Receive buffer overflow
Wait for a response from the F10, then
send the command.
Control output (OUTPUT) and enable
output are OFF, and will not turn ON. A current exceeding the rated value has flowed to the output transistor and the
overcurrent protective circuit has been
triggered.
Reduce the current so that it will not
exceed the rated value.
Note: If the output does not turn ON even
after reducing the current below the rated
value, contact your OMRON
representative.
Dimensions
Note: All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
Amplifiers
F10-Cj
Mounting Dimensions
2-M4
F10-C50/C55 only
5.7-dia. 11-core vinyl-insulated round cable, standard length: 2 m
(Conductor cross-section: 0.2 mm2, insulator diameter: φ1.0 mm).

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Heads
F10-SjR
Ferrite core
14.7-dia. connector
2-M4 pan-head screw
The Mounting Bracket can be attached
to this side as well.
Mounting hole Mounting hole
Two, M4
Mounting Dimensions
5.8-dia. Vinyl-insulated round cable,
standard length: 2 m
37±0.2
(22) (52)
(16.5)
(16.7)
(75)
(125)
Mounting Bracket
Protruding part
R1 max.

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Precautions
Setup
The F10-CjAmplifier radiates heat. If more than one Unit is
installed side-by-side, make sure that there is a minimum space of
5 mm between adjacent Units as shown below.
5 mm min.
Amplifiers
Do not disconnect or connect the Head while the Sensor is turned
ON.
The F10-S30R/S50R cannot detect red objects with white back-
grounds. Use the F10-S15R/S05R instead.
The F10-S15R/S05R cannot detect green objects with white back-
grounds. Use the F10-S30R/S50R instead.
Make sure that the length of the cable of the Amplifier is no longer
than 20 m.
Make sure that the tightening torque of each screw on the Head and
Amplifier is no greater than 1.2 N Sm.
The connector on the Amplifier and the metal screws on the bottom
of the Amplifier are connected internally to 0-V terminal of the Ampli-
fier.
The operating ambient temperature range of the Amplifier is be-
tween 0°C and 50°C under the following conditions.
1. Provide enough ventilation to the Amplifier. If more than one
Unit is installed side-by-side, provide a ventilation fan for
efficient ventilation.
2. Do not install the Amplifier close to heat-radiating devices
such as heaters, transformers, and high-capacity resistors.
3. If power lines with high current for motors are wired close to
the Amplifier, make sure that the Amplifier operates normally
and take proper measures so that the power lines will not
have a bad influence on the operation of the Amplifier.
Others
Application Precautions
Caution
Do not make mistakes in wiring, such as mistakes in polarity.
Doing so may cause Sensor damage or malfunction.
Do not apply voltage exceeding the rated range. Doing so may
cause Sensor damage or malfunction.
Do not short-circuit the load. Doing so may cause Sensor dam-
age or malfunction.
Organic solvents may damage the casing of the Amplifier,
which is made of ABS resin, and the transparent front panel of
the Head, which is made of acrylic resin. Do not use paint thin-
ner or any other organic solvent to clean the product.
Be sure to set the locking mechanism on the cables and units
before use.
Do not use the Sensor in an environment where the degree of
protection is not satisfied.
Do not disassemble the Sensor. Doing so may cause malfunc-
tion or breakdown.
General Precautions
The user must operate the product according to the performance
specifications described in the brochure.
Before using the product under conditions which are not described
in the brochure or applying the product to nuclear control systems,
railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems,
medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, and
other systems, machines, and equipment that may have a serious
influence on lives and property if used improperly, consult your OM-
RON representative.
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