Omron F150-3 - 2 User manual

Cat. No. Z142-E1-02B
Vision Sensor
F150-3
Manual 2:
EXPERT MENU
OPERATION MANUAL
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F150-3 Vision Sensor
Expert Menu Operation Manual
Revised August 2004

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READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT
Please read and understand this document before using the products. Please
consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments.
WARRANTY
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materials and workmanship for a period of one year (or other period if specified)
from date of sale by OMRON.
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REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE. OMRON DISCLAIMS ALL
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OR OTHER CLAIMS REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON’S
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STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO
CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION
OR REPAIR.

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SUITABILITY FOR USE
OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or
regulations that apply to the combination of products in the customer’s
application or use of the product.
At the customer’s request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification
documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products.
This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the
suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine, system,
or other application or use.
The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention
must be given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of
the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for
the products:
• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical
interference, or conditions or uses not described in this document.
• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems,
aviation systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety
equipment, and installations subject to separate industry or government
regulations.
• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.
Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS 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 IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE
INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Performance data given in this document 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 users must correlate it to actual
application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty
and Limitations of Liability.

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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 model 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 model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key
specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your
OMRON representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased
products.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing
purposes, even when tolerances are shown.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to
be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or
proofreading errors, or omissions.
PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS
OMRON shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable
product, or any consequence thereof.
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Notice:
OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures
by a qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual.
The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this
manual. Always heed the information provided with them. Failure to heed pre-
cautions can result in injury to people or damage to property.
!DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
!WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
!Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or property
damage.
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The following headings will help you locate different types of information.
Note Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and
convenient operation of the product.
→Indicates pages where additional information can be found.
1. Indicates a procedure. The step numbers in the procedure
correspond to the numbers in any related illustrations.
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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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
1 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
SECTION 1
The Expert Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 Measurement Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-3 Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1-4 Overview of F150 Installation and Operation . . . . . . 16
1-5 Input and Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SECTION 2
Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2-1 Starting and Quitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2-2 Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2-3 Two-camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2-4 Intelligent Light Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SECTION 3
Setting Measurement Conditions . . . . . . . . 45
3-1 Entering Set Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3-2 Adjusting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3-3 Position Displacement Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3-4 Drawing Measurement Regions and Setting Evaluation
Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
3-5 Output Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
3-6 Scenes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
3-7 Initializing Measurement Conditions (Clearing Scenes) 135
SECTION 4
Monitor Mode and Run Mode . . . . . . . . . . 137
4-1 Confirming Correct Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
4-2 Run Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 5
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
5-1 Entering System Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
5-2 Measurement Result Output Destinations . . . . . . . . . 157
5-3 Two-camera Unit and Intelligent Light Source . . . . . 158
5-4 Measurement Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
5-5 Storing Measured Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
5-6 Changing Console Key Allocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
5-7 Setting Startup Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
5-8 Selecting Output Method for Error Terminal. . . . . . . 174
5-9 Checking the Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
SECTION 6
Backing Up Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
6-1 Saving/Loading System and Scene Data . . . . . . . . . . 178
6-2 Saving to Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
SECTION 7
Terminal Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
7-1 Communications Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
7-2 I/O Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
7-3 Terminal Signal Operation and Timing . . . . . . . . . . . 189
SECTION 8
RS-232C Normal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
8-1 Communications Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
8-2 Command List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
8-3 Input Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
8-4 Input Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
8-5 Measurement Results Output Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
SECTION 9
RS-232C Host Link Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
9-1 Communications Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
9-2 Command Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
9-3 Input Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
9-4 Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
9-5 Sample Ladder Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 10
CompoBus/D Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
10-1 Communications Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
10-2 Input Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
10-3 Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
10-4 Timing Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
10-5 Allocation Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
10-6 Sample Ladder Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
SECTION 11
RS-232C Menu Operation Settings . . . . . . 323
SECTION 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Appendix
A Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

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About this Manual:
This manual describes the operation of the F150 Vision Sensor using the Expert
Menu and includes the sections described below. This is one of two manuals
used to operate the F150. Refer to the following table for the contents of each
manual.
Please read the above manuals carefully and be sure you understand the infor-
mation provided before attempting to install and operate the F150.
Section 1 The Expert Menu Mode outlines the features of the Expert Menu and
explains what can be achieved using it.
Section 2 Basic Operations describes the overall flow of F150 application and
basic operations.
Section 3 Setting Measurement Conditions describes the setting required for
F150 operation.
Section 4 Monitor Mode and Run Mode explains how to check if measure-
ments are being correctly performed with the set measurement conditions using
Monitor mode, and how to make actual measurements using Run mode.
Section 5 System Settings explains how to set conditions related to the system
environment.
Section 6 Backing Up Data explains how to make backup copies of data to
flash memory or a computer.
Section 7 Terminal Block describes the communications settings and I/O for-
mats for communications with external devices via the terminal blocks.
Section 8 RS-232C Normal Settings describes the communications settings for
the RS-232C port when communications are set for Normal mode.
Section 9 RS-232C Host Link Settings describes the communications settings
for the RS-232C port when communications are in Host Link mode.
Section 10 CompoBus/D Settings describes the communications settings
required when the F150 is used as a CompBus/D Slave.
Section 11 RS-232C Menu Operation Settings describes the communications
settings for the RS-232C port when communications are in Menu operation
mode.
Section 12 Troubleshooting lists the errors that may occur during F150 opera-
tion, along with their probable causes and countermeasures.
Appendix A Version Information describes functions that have been added
with this version and provides details on data compatibility with previous ver-
sions.
Manual Contents Cat. No.
1:Setup
Manual
Provides information on system hardware and
installation. Be sure to read this manual first.
Z141
2:Expert
Menu
Operation
Manual
Describes operation of the F150 using the Expert
Menu. The Expert Menu enables application of all
F150 capabilities, including setting region images
and criteria, and outputting judgement results
and data via the terminal blocks, RS-232C or
CompoBus/D.
Z142
!WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may
result in personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure.
Please read each section in its entirety and be sure you understand the infor-
mation provided in the section and related sections before attempting any of
the procedures or operations given.

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PRECAUTIONS
This section provides general precautions for using the F150 Vision Sensor.
The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable
application of the F150 Vision Sensor. You must read this section and understand the
information contained before attempting to set up or operate a F150 Vision Sensor.
1 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

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Safety Precautions 1
1 Safety Precautions
!Caution Do not touch fluorescent or halogen
lights while the power is ON or immedi-
ately after the power is turned OFF.
These lights generate heat and can
cause burns.
!Caution Do not use the F150 in environments
with flammable or explosive gases.
!Caution Install the F150 away from high-voltage
equipment or motors to ensure safety
during operation and maintenance.
!Caution Use crimp terminals for wiring. Do not
connect bare stranded wires directly to
terminals.
!Caution Cover the terminal blocks with the Ter-
minal Block Protection Covers after wir-
ing.
!Caution Use DC power supplies with safe extra
low-voltage circuits that prevent occur-
rences of high voltages in the main
F150 power supply and power supplies
for the terminal blocks.
!Caution Use the power supply cables and crimp
terminals of specified sizes.
!Caution Use at the power supply voltages speci-
fied in this manual.
!Caution Be sure to securely tighten the screws
when mounting F150 components.
!Caution Do not dismantle, repair or modify any
F150 components.
!Caution Dispose of F150 components as indus-
trial waste.

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General Precautions 2
2 General Precautions
The user must operate the product according to the perfor-
mance specifications described in the relevant manuals.
Before using the product under conditions which are not
described in the manual 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 OMRON representa-
tive.
Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of
the product are sufficient for the systems, machines, and
equipment, and be sure to provide the systems, machines,
and equipment with double safety mechanisms.

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SECTION 1
The Expert Menu Mode
This section outlines the features of the Expert Menu mode and explains what can be
achieved using it. The Expert Menu mode enables use of all the capabilities of the F150.
1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 Measurement Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-2-1 Binary Center of Gravity and Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-2-2 Binary Center of Gravity and Axis Angle . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1-2-3 Gray Search and Precise Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1-2-4 Gray Edge Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1-2-5 Edge Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1-2-6 Surface Defect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1-2-7 Density Averaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1-2-8 Relative Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1-3 Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1-3-1 Without Two-camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1-3-2 With Two-camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1-4 Overview of F150 Installation and Operation. . . . . . . . . 16
1-5 Input and Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Featur es Section 1-1
1-1 Features
The F150 features supported by the Expert Menu mode are
described below.
Measurement Enhancement
By emphasizing the edge of the measurement object
and reducing noise, the F150 ensures effective object
measurement.
Shutter Speed
The shutter speed can be selected to suit the
speed of movement of the measurement object.
Lighting Control
The illuminated area and the light level can be
controlled from the F150. (Only available when
Intelligent Camera with Light Source is con-
nected.)
Position Displacement Compensation
Position displacement compensation can be used to correct the
position of the measurement object using gray search, binary
center of gravity and area, binary center of gravity and axis
angle or gray edge position.
Changing Scenes
Up to 16 different sets of measurement conditions can be set.
Each set of measurement conditions is called a "scene." You
can switch scenes to automatically change the measurement
conditions, e.g. to those for a different measurement object.
Nine Measurement Methods
Any of the following measurement methods can be used.
•Binary center of gravity and area
•Binary center of gravity and axis angle
•Gray search
•Precise search
•Gray edge position
•Edge pitch
•Surface defect
•Density averaging
•Relative search
Camera with
Intelligent
Light Source
Sync Sensor
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Featur es Section 1-1
Measurement Images
Up to 23 measurement images are stored in memory for
The images in memory are cleared when power is
turned OFF or the scene is changed. These images,
however, can be backed up to a computer.
F150
Monitor
Programmable
Controller
Computer
Calibration
The measurement value can be converted to
physical units (e.g., cm or mm) and output to an
external device.
Terminal Block, RS-232C Port, CompoBus/D
Two-camera Unit
Two Cameras can be connected to the F150 via the Two-camera Unit.
Two-camera Unit
Camera 0
Camera 1
easy confirmation of past images to see what problems
have occurred.
The F150 can communicate with Programmable Con-
trollers and other external devices via terminal blocks,
RS-232C port, or CompoBus/D. Calculations can be
performed on measurement results, or math functions
can be used to calculate the distance between two re-
gions or the maximum measurement results. The ex-
ternal devices with which communications are sup-
ported, and the formats for communications vary with
the model.
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