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
es
i
ve coa
ti
ng
inspection
Paper cup color
discrimination
Checking wire harness
color arrangement

F400
C-29F400
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.

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Rating/Performance
Controller/F400-C15E
Camera/F400-S1
LCD monitor
Model F400-C15-E
Item Item Color extraction Color-graying / color filter (R G B)
Number of connected cameras 1 unit
Processing resolution 512(H) x 484(V)
Number of scenes 16 scenes
Image memory function Up to 16 scenes can be stored (only filter-processed monochrome images)
Operation Color extraction / selection by color filter
Processing method Color extraction: Up to 8 colors 256-shade image (select by color group:
gray, red, green, blue)
Image pre-processing --- Smoothing, edge enhancement, edge extraction,
background cut-off
Binary level --- 256 levels (per measurement area)
Position correction function
Correction directions: X, Y,
Inspection modes: binary center of gravity / main axis angle, search (1 model / 2 models),
edge position (1 area / 2 areas)
Number of measurement areas 16 areas/scene
Measured data Binary area, center of gravity, main axis angle,
relative value, search position, edge position
Binary area, center of gravity, main axis angle, relative
value, search position, edge position, damage/dirt (degree
of defect)
Calculation functions Four arithmetic operations, distance, angle, square root, maximum, minimum
Result output Overall decision, computation result decision, by measurement area, measurement/computation data
Monitor 1 ch (supports pin jack and over-scan monitor)
RS-232C 1 ch (Dsub, 9 pins, female)
Parallel input/output Input: 11 points, output: 21 points (including control inputs/outputs)
Power supply voltage 20.4 to 26.4 V DC, including ripple (p-p)
Current consumption 0.6 A or less
Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to +50°C, storage: -25 to +65°C (no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity Operating/Storage: 35% to 85% RH (with no condensation)
Weight (Packed state) Approximately 1.3 kg (unit: approximately 600 g)
Accessories Operation Manuals (3)
Item Model F400-S1
Image pick-up 1/3 inch color CCD
Effective pixels 659(H) x 494(V)
Shutter function Electronic shutter: 1/100 s, 1/500 s, 1/2000 s, 1/10000 s (changed by menu)
Lens mount C mount
Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to +50°C, storage: -25 to +65°C (no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity Operating/Storage: 35% to 85% RH (with no condensation)
Weight (Packed state) Approximately 180 g (unit: approximately 80 g)
Accessories Lens cap, 4-pin connector cover
Item Model F150-M05L
Size 5.5 inch
Type TFT color LCD
Resolution 320 x 240 dots
Input signal NTSC composite video (1.0 V / 75 )
Power supply voltage 20.4 to 26.4 VDC
Current consumption Approx. 700 mA
Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to +50°C, storage: -25 to +65°C (no ice formation or condensation)
Ambient humidity Operating/Storage: 35% to 85% RH (with no condensation)
Weight * Unit only Approx. 1 kg
Accessories Operation manual, 4 clamps

F400
C-31F400
Nomenclature:
Function menu
Measurement method
Five measurement modes are available. Selections will vary depending on the selected scene mode.
Common to both color extraction and color filter mode.
Search
Select this mode when you wish to focus the inspection on the
shape of the object. An image pattern (called a "model") is
stored, and measurement is performed using that pattern.
The degree of matching with the model (correlation value) and
the position where the model was found can be obtained.
Edge
Select this mode when you wish to know the coordinates of
the edge of the object. The width of the object can also be ob-
tained by subtracting the coordinates of one edge from the
other using a computation equation.
Area and center of gravity
Select this mode if you wish to obtain the size (called the "ar-
ea") and the position (called the "center of gravity") of the ob-
ject.
Center of gravity and main axis angle
Select this mode when you wish to obtain the tilt (called the
"main axis angle) of the object, in addition to the area and po-
sition. A longer processing time is required to obtain the main
axis angle. If you only wish to obtain the area and center of
gravity, select "Center of gravity and main axis angle".
Color filter mode only
Dirt and damage
Select this mode if you wish to inspect for damage and dirt on
the measurement object. Places with large darkness devia-
tions are detected as defective.
(1)Power
indicator
(2) Ground terminal (3) Power supply
terminals (5) Input terminals
(6) Monitor
connector
(10)RUN indicator
(9)ERROR indicator
(11) RS-232C connector
(8) Camera connector
(4) Output terminals
(4) Output terminals
* Please do not open here.
(7) Console
connector
(1) Lit while power is ON.
(2) Connects to the ground wire.
(3) Connects to the power supply.
(4)
(5)
(6) Connects to the monitor.
(7) Connects to the console.
(8) Connects to the camera.
(9) Lit when an error has occurred.
(10) Lit while the F400 is in Run
Mode.
(11)Connects the F400 to external
devices such as personal
computers or programmable
controllers.
Connects to the F400 to external
devices such as synchronous
sensors or programmable
controllers.

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Menu structure diagram
The menu structure differs in color extraction mode and color filter mode. The menu structure for each scene mode is as follows:
Color extraction mode
Color filter mode
Scene 0
Scene 15
Set mode
Monitor mode
Run mode
System
Save
Version
Error method
Startup mode
Set key operation
Display
Backup
Output
Expression
Communications
Measurement
region
Position
compensation
Adjust
White Balance
Shutter Speed
Edge
Search
Gravity and area
Gravity and axis
Search
Edge
Gravity and area
Gravity and axis
Judge
Data
Filtering
Calibration
Measurement
region 0
Measurement
region 15
Region0 Region1
...
...
Scene 0
Scene 15
Set mode
Monitor mode
Run mode
System
Save
Version
Error method
Startup mode
Set key operation
Display
Backup
Shutter Speed
Color filter
Color filter
Color selection
Filtering
BGS levels
Search
Edge
Gravity and area
Gravity and axis
Surface
Search
Edge
Gravity and area
Gravity and axis
Judge
Data
Color selection
Filtering
BGS levels
Calibration
Output
Expression
Communications
Measurement
region
Measurement
region0
Measurement
region15
Region
Region0 Region1
Position
compensation
Adjust
Adjust
White Balance
...
...

F400
C-33F400
Dimensions (Unit: mm)
Controller
F400-C15E
100
195
185
90
Four, 4.5 dia.
52.4
4.1
165 min.
50
8
Camera
F400-S1
25
15.5
14.5
37
40
11
8 (40)
48
30.5 1.5 31
16.7531.25
2-M3
Two M4 holes with depth of 8 mm
1/4-20UNC with depth of 8 mm
2021.25 6.75
F400 connector
Console
F150-KP
50
87
23 5 10
12.5
2000
12 dia.
131.5
POWER
SYNC
(100)
185
143
174
42.2
(46max)
Mounting plate thickness: 1.6 to 4.8
(5.5)
Mounting bracket
RCA/BNC Monitor Cable
Tolerance: ±1 mm
175.5
133.5+0.5mm
0
+0.5mm
0
(145) (155)
132
50min
Panel cut diagram
LCD monitor
F150-M05L

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In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
To convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. To convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527.
Cat. No. Q08E-EN-01