Omron FQ User manual

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Vision Sensor
USERSMANUAL
Cat. No. Z302-E1-01 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Cat. No. Z302-E1-01 Vision Sensor FQ USERS MANUAL
FQ

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the FQ.
This manual provides information regarding functions, performance and operating methods that
are required for using the FQ.
When using the FQ, be sure to observe the following:
• The FQ 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.

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APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS
(Please Read)
Introduction
Installation and Connections
Taking Images
Setting Up Inspections
Testing and Saving Settings
Operation
Convenient Functions
Vision Sensor
FQ
Communications with External Devices
Troubleshooting
Appendices

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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
OMRON’s exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.
OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NON-
INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS.
ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT
THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE. OMRON
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS,
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.
In no event shall responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which
liability is asserted.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS
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 OR REPAIR.
SUITABILITY FOR USE
THE PRODUCTS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE NOT SAFETY RATED. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED OR
RATED FOR ENSURING SAFETY OF PERSONS, AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A SAFETY COMPO-
NENT OR PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
Please refer to separate catalogs for OMRON’s safety rated products.
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.

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• 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.
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.
COPYRIGHT AND COPY PERMISSION
This document shall not be copied for sales or promotions without permission.
This document is protected by copyright and is intended solely for use in conjunction with the product. Please
notify us before copying or reproducing this document in any manner, for any other purpose. If copying or
transmitting this document to another, please copy or transmit it in its entirety.

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The following signal words are used in this manual.
The following alert symbols are used in this manual
Meanings of Signal Words
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
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.
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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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 (FQ-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.
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. 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.
• Connect the special products (Sensor, Touch Finder, Cables). The product might break down or malfunction
if you use a part not included in the special products.
• 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 (FQ-S), Touch Finder (FQ-D), Cables (FQ-WN and FQ-WD), 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.
6. Laws and Regulations, Standards
• This product complies with the following EC Directives and EN Standards:
EC Directive No.2004/104/EC
EN Standards EN61326

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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
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.
p.154, p.155
• 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.
- 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.
• Connector cover
Always attach the covers of I/O cable connector and Ethernet cable connector. This prevents extraneous
material from making malfunction of 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.
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5. Maintenance and Inspection
Do not use thinner, 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) moistened with a small amount of alcohol. Do not use excessive force to wipe off dust
particles. Scratches to the Camera might cause error.
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,
such as operational precautions.
Indicates application procedures.
Indicates pages where related information can be found.
Important
Note

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1-1 FQ-series Vision Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1-2 Measurement Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1-4 Basic Operational Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2. Installation and Connections
2-1 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2-2 Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2-3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2-4 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2-5 Setting Up Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3. Taking Images
3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3-2 Adjusting Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3-3 Adjusting the Object Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3-4 Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4. Setting Up Inspections
4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4-2 Setup Procedure for Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4-3 Configuring Inspection Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4-4 Inspecting with the Search Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4-5 Inspecting with the Edge Position Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4-6 Inspecting with the Edge Width Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4-7 Inspecting with the Area Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4-8 Inspecting with Color Data Inspection Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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5. Testing and Saving Settings
5-1 Performing Test Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5-2 Shortening the Measurement Takt Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5-3 Adjusting the Judgement Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5-4 Checking a List of All Inspection Item Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
5-5 Saving Data to the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6. Operation
6-1 Starting Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6-2 Configuring the Run Mode Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6-3 Checking the Trend of Measurement Results with Graphs . . . . . . . . . . 86
6-4 Adjusting Judgement Parameters during Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
7. Convenient Functions
7-1 Changing the Scene to Change the Line Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
7-2 Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
7-3 Monitoring the Signal I/O Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7-4 Logging Measurement Data and Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
7-5 Saving Sensor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
7-6 SD Card Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
7-7 Convenient Functions for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
7-8 Convenient Functions for Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
7-9 Functions Related to the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
8. Communications with External Devices
8-1 Operation with Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
8-2 Setting the Measurement Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
8-3 Setting the Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8-4 Controlling the Sensor from an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
9. Troubleshooting
9-1 Error Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
9-2 Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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10. Appendices
10-1 Menu Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
10-2 Specifications and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
10-3 Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
10-4 LED Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
10-5 Requirements from Regulations and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Version Upgrade Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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1 Introduction
Introduction
1-1 FQ-series Vision Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1-2 Measurement Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1-4 Basic Operational Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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1-1 FQ-series Vision Sensors
FQ-series Vision Sensors are real-color Vision Sensors with integrated processing. Once configured, they are
used stand-alone for quality inspection of presence, position, and other product characteristics. To set up or
monitor the sensors, either the touch screen based console 'Touch Finder' or a 'PC Tool' can be used.
FQ-series Vision Sensors are available in two different models. The differences are given in the following table.
Model Standard model Single-function model
Model number FQ-S2@@@@@ FQ-S1@@@@@
Number of simultaneous
measurements
32 1
Number of registered scenes 32 8
Position compensation Supported Not supported
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.
Includes the camera, lighting, measurement
processor, and I/O functions.
After the Sensor has been set up, it can be
operated alone to perform measurements
without the Touch Finder or PC Tool.
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.
FQ Vision Sensor
Touch Finder
Setup, Image Confirmation, and Logging Tools

Measurement Process
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1 Introduction
1-2 Measurement Process
This section describes the basic flow of the measurement process.
• 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.
• The overall judgement of all inspection items are output using OR logic.
• Measurement data and image data can be logged in memory in the Sensor or
in an SD card.
Trigger input
Take image
Measurement
Overall judgement
output
Logging

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1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements
Startup Display
1The Sensor is automatically detected by the Touch
Finder when power supply to the Sensor and Touch
Finder is turned ON.
The Auto Connect Display will appear if the Sensor can-
not be detected. Check that cables are connected cor-
rectly to the Sensor and Touch Finder, and then press
[Auto connect].
If the Sensor is still not detected after pressing [Auto Connect], refer to the following information.
The Sensor cannot be detected: p. 134
2When 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.
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.
Setting Up Ethernet: p. 33
Note
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