Omron F400 User manual

F400
C-25F400
Color-graying vision sensor
F400
Detects subtle color differences
Features
In addition to regular color extraction, the F400 color-graying sensor features the world's first color-graying filter. This is a com-
pletely new type of sensor that enables easy and inexpensive detection of subtle color differences that could not be discriminated
by monochrome processing or color extraction.
AGood discrimination of subtle color differences (example: inspection for cap damage)
Original image Color-grayed image
Defects barely visible in the original image
stand out clearly.
Monochrome image
The defects are barely visible.
Industry's
First
Incluses a color-grayed filter

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Features
BHandles lighting changes well. (Example: inspection of colored pencil arrangement when
the color is set to red)
AThe character color displayed on the screen can be changed.
BEnhanced measurement area drawing function.
Original image Color-grayed image
Even if the illumination is dark-
ened, a stable color-grayed im-
age can be obtained.
Original image Color-grayed image
Select the character color that is eas-
iest to see based on the color of the
work.
White characters on a white back-
ground are difficult to see. Change the character display to red.
The optimum measurement area
can be selected for complex work
shapes.
Measure an orange "M". Draw an area outlining the character
Lighting reduced Lighting increase
Ease-of-Use

F400
C-27F400
Features
RGB filters
In addition to the color-graying filter, the sensor is equipped with R (red), G (green), and B (blue) filters.
• Use the filter most suitable to the color of the object and the purpose of the inspection.
Color extraction function
Multi-type measurement mode
The highly-acclaimed multi-type measurement algorithm in F150-2 has also been included.
• Binary measurement / dark-light measurement algorithm
• Damage and dirt measurement / edge position measurement algorithm
• "No good" image storage (filter-processed monochrome images)
*The actual device image may differ from the catalog photograph.
Color image (original image)
R (red) filter image G (green) filter image B (blue) filter image
Up to 8 colors can be simultaneously de-
tected for viewing, and the area, center
of gravity, and position deviation can be
measured at high speed and high preci-
sion.
• Ideal for color sorting, color discrimi-
mation, foreign object checking, and a
color arrangement check.
Original image Color-extracted image
Other functions

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Application
Color-graying processing
*The actual device image may differ from the catalog photograph.
Original image Filtered image
The contrast between the cap color and dirt can be increased.
Original image Filtered image
Presence inspection is possible regardless of the position of the mustard for
the beans.
Original image Filtered image
Using the edge detection function to inspect the quantity (width) of adhesive
coating on a copper plate.
Color extraction processing
Original image Color-extracted image
Original image Color-extracted image
Cap dirt inspection
Presence inspection of
mustard for beans
Adh
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inspection
Paper cup color
discrimination
Checking wire harness
color arrangement

F400
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System configuration
Ordering Information
Name Model
Controller F400-C15E
Camera F400-S1
Console F150-KP
LCD monitor F150-M05L
Camera cable F150-VS
Monitor cable F150-VM
Lens For details, see option
Lighting
Controller
F400-C15E Console
F150-KP
(Cable length: 2m)
Recommended model:
S82K-01524(OMRON)
Use the power supply
at the specified supply voltage.
Power
supply
Synchronous sensor
Camera Cable
F150-VS(3m)
* Camera
F400-S1
(F400 only)
Cannot be used except these.
Monitor Cable
F150-VM (2 m)
BNC connector
(provided)
Programmable Controller
LCD Monitor
F150-M05L
(pin jack)
Note: Please refer to Lens Details (C-94) about selection of a lens.