Omron SYSMAC FH Series User guide

Vision Sensor
FH Series
Vision System
Hardware Setup Manual
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Z366-E1-07

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the FH Series.
This manual contains information that is necessary to use the FH Series.
Please read this manual and make sure you understand the functionality and performance of the FH
Series before you attempt to use it in a control system.
Keep this manual in a safe place where it will be available for reference during operation.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical sys-
tems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of installing and maintaining FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
Applicable Products
This manual covers the following products.
• FH-1£££
• FH-1£££-££
• FH-2£££
• FH-2£££-££
• FH-3£££
• FH-3£££-££
• FH-5£££
• FH-5£££-££
• FH-L£££
• FH-L£££-££
Part of the specifications and restrictions are given in other manuals. Refer to Relevant Manuals on
Relevant Manuals on page 2 and Related Manuals on page 25.
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Relevant Manuals
The following table provides the relevant manuals for the FH Series.
Read all of the manuals that are relevant to your system configuration and application before you use
the FH Series.
Purpose of use
Manual
Basic information
FH/FHV Series Vision System User's Manual FH Series Vision System Hardware Setup Manual FHV Series Smart Camera Setup Manual FH/FHV Series Vision System Processing Item Function Reference Manual FH Series Vision System Macro Customize Functions Programming Manual FH/FHV Series Vision System User’s Manual for Communications Settings FH Series Vision System Operation Manual for Sysmac Studio
Overview of FH series l l
Setup and Wiring
l l
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
PROFINET
Ethernet
RS-232C
Parallel interface
Setup the communication setting of Sen-
sor Controller
l l l l
l
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
PROFINET
Ethernet
RS-232C
Parallel interface
Setup the Sensor Controller
l l
l
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
PROFINET
Ethernet
RS-232C
Parallel interface
Relevant Manuals
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Purpose of use
Manual
Basic information
FH/FHV Series Vision System User's Manual FH Series Vision System Hardware Setup Manual FHV Series Smart Camera Setup Manual FH/FHV Series Vision System Processing Item Function Reference Manual FH Series Vision System Macro Customize Functions Programming Manual FH/FHV Series Vision System User’s Manual for Communications Settings
FH Series Vision System Operation Manual for Sysmac Studio
Create and Set the Scene
l l
l
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
PROFINET
Ethernet
RS-232C
Parallel interface
Optimizing the Scene Flow
l l
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
PROFINET
Ethernet
RS-232C
Parallel interface
Connecting the Controller
l l l l
l
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
PROFINET
Ethernet
RS-232C
Parallel interface
Using Helpful Functions
l
l
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
PROFINET
Ethernet
RS-232C
Parallel interface
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving l
Relevant Manuals
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Manual Structure
Page Structure
The following page structure is used in this manual.
4-9
4 Installation and Wiring
NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (W500)
stinUgnitnuoM3-4
4
stnenopmoCrellortnoCgnitcennoC1-3-4
4-3 Mounting Units
The Units that make up an NJ-series Controller can be connected simply by pressing the Units together
and locking the sliders by moving them toward the back of the Units. The End Cover is connected in the
same way to the Unit on the far right side of the Controller.
1Join the Units so that the connectors fit exactly.
2The yellow sliders at the top and bottom of each Unit lock the Units together. Move the sliders
toward the back of the Units as shown below until they click into place.
Precautions for Correct UsePrecautions for Correct Use
4-3-1 Connecting Controller Components
Connector
Hook Hook holes
Slider
Lock
Release
Move the sliders toward the back
until they lock into place.
Level 1 heading
Level 2 heading
Level 3 heading
Level 2 heading
A step in a procedure
Manual name
Special information
Level 3 heading
Page tab
Gives the current
headings.
Indicates a procedure.
Icons indicate
precautions, additional
information, or reference
information.
Gives the number
of the main section.
The sliders on the tops and bottoms of the Power Supply Unit, CPU Unit, I/O Units, Special I/O
Units, and CPU Bus Units must be completely locked (until they click into place) after connecting
the adjacent Unit connectors.
Note This illustration is provided only as a sample. It may not literally appear in this manual.
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Special Information
Special information in this manual is classified as follows:
Precautions for Safe Use
Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure safe usage of the product.
Precautions for Correct Use
Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and performance.
Additional Information
Additional information to read as required.
This information is provided to increase understanding or make operation easier.
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CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1
Intended Audience...........................................................................................................................................1
Applicable Products .........................................................................................................................................1
Relevant Manuals..................................................................................................... 2
Manual Structure...................................................................................................... 4
Page Structure.................................................................................................................................................4
Special Information ..........................................................................................................................................5
Terms and Conditions Agreement........................................................................ 11
Warranty, Limitations of Liability .................................................................................................................... 11
Application Considerations ............................................................................................................................12
Disclaimers ....................................................................................................................................................12
Safety Precautions................................................................................................. 14
Symbols and the Meanings for Safety Precautions Described in This Manual .............................................14
Meanings of Alert Symbols ............................................................................................................................14
Warning..........................................................................................................................................................15
Precautions for Safe Use ...................................................................................... 16
Condition of the Fitness of OMRON Products ...............................................................................................16
Installation Environment ................................................................................................................................16
Power Supply and Wiring ..............................................................................................................................17
Grounding ......................................................................................................................................................17
Others ............................................................................................................................................................17
Precautions for Correct Use ................................................................................. 19
Installation and Storage Sites (FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 series) .................................................................19
Installation and Storage Sites (FH-L series) ..................................................................................................19
Orientation of Product....................................................................................................................................19
Ambient Temperature ....................................................................................................................................19
Noise Resistance...........................................................................................................................................20
Component Installation and Handling............................................................................................................20
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................20
Communications with Upper Device..............................................................................................................20
Failsafe Measures .........................................................................................................................................21
Connecting the Sensor Controller and Monitor with a Switcher and Splitter .................................................21
Regulations and Standards .................................................................................. 22
All Series........................................................................................................................................................22
FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 series ...................................................................................................................22
FH-L series ....................................................................................................................................................23
Related Manuals..................................................................................................... 25
Terminology............................................................................................................ 26
Revision History..................................................................................................... 31
Sections in This Manual ........................................................................................ 33
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Section 1 Confirm the Package
1-1 Sensor Controller.................................................................................................................1 - 2
1-1-1 FH-1£££/FH-2£££/FH-3£££/FH-5£££ Series..............................................................1 - 2
1-1-2 FH-1£££-10/FH-2£££-10/FH-3£££-10/FH-5£££-10 Series.........................................1 - 2
1-1-3 FH-1£££-20/FH-2£££-20/FH-3£££-20/FH-5£££-20 Series.........................................1 - 3
1-1-4 FH-L£££ Series .....................................................................................................................1 - 3
1-1-5 FH-L£££-10 Series ................................................................................................................1 - 3
1-2 Sold Separately ....................................................................................................................1 - 5
1-2-1 Cameras and Related ...............................................................................................................1 - 5
1-2-2 Monitor ......................................................................................................................................1 - 7
1-2-3 Lighting and Lighting Controller ................................................................................................1 - 8
1-2-4 Accessories...............................................................................................................................1 - 9
1-2-5 Cable.......................................................................................................................................1 - 10
1-2-6 Software ..................................................................................................................................1 - 12
Section 2 Overview of FH series
2-1 Overview of System.............................................................................................................2 - 2
2-1-1 Basic System of Measurement .................................................................................................2 - 2
2-1-2 FH-1000/FH-2000/FH-3000/FH-5000 Series ............................................................................2 - 4
2-1-3 FH-L Series ...............................................................................................................................2 - 5
2-2 System Configuration..........................................................................................................2 - 6
2-2-1 FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 Series ..............................................................................................2 - 6
2-2-2 FH-L Series ...............................................................................................................................2 - 7
2-3 Flow of Use Procedure ........................................................................................................2 - 8
Section 3 Configuration
3-1 Sensor Controller.................................................................................................................3 - 3
3-1-1 FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 Series ..............................................................................................3 - 3
3-1-2 FH-L Series .............................................................................................................................3 - 14
3-2 Camera................................................................................................................................3 - 19
3-2-1 High-speed digital CMOS Camera (FH-S camera series) ......................................................3 - 19
3-2-2 Digital CMOS Camera.............................................................................................................3 - 24
3-2-3 Digital CCD Camera: FZ-S Camera Series.............................................................................3 - 27
3-2-4 High-speed Digital CCD Camera: FZ-SH Camera Series.......................................................3 - 29
3-2-5 Small Digital CCD Cameras: FZ-S Camera Series.................................................................3 - 30
3-2-6 Intelligent Compact Digital CMOS Camera: FZ-S camera Series...........................................3 - 33
3-3 Camera Cable .....................................................................................................................3 - 36
3-3-1 Camera Cable and Right-angle Camera Cable ......................................................................3 - 36
3-3-2 Bend resistant Camera Cable and Bend resistant Right-angle Camera Cable ......................3 - 37
3-3-3 Long-distance Camera Cable and Long-distance Right-angle Camera Cable .......................3 - 38
3-3-4 Cable Connection Table ..........................................................................................................3 - 39
3-3-5 Cable Extension Units.............................................................................................................3 - 43
3-4 Lens.....................................................................................................................................3 - 47
3-4-1 C-mount Lens for 1/3-inch Image Sensor (SV-V Series) ........................................................3 - 47
3-4-2 C-mount Lens for 2/3-inch Image Sensor (SV-H Series) ........................................................3 - 48
3-4-3 C-mount Lens for 1-inch Image Sensor (VS-H1 Series) .........................................................3 - 49
3-4-4 C-mount Lens for 4/3-inch Image Sensor (VS-LLD Series) ....................................................3 - 50
3-4-5 M42-mount Lens for Large Image Sensor (VS-L/M42-10 Series)...........................................3 - 51
3-4-6 Lenses for Small Camera (FZ-LES Series).............................................................................3 - 51
3-4-7 Vibration and Shock Resistant C-mount Lens for 2/3-inch Image Sensor (VS-MCA Series)..3 - 52
3-4-8 Vibration and Shock Resistant C-mount Lens for 1-inch Image Sensor (VS-MCH Series) ....3 - 54
3-4-9 Vibration and Shock Resistant C-mount Lens for 1-inch Image Sensor (VS-MCH1 Series) ..3 - 57
3-4-10 Vibration and Shock Resistant M42-mount Lens for 1.8-inch Image Sensor (VS-MCL/
M42-10 Series)........................................................................................................................3 - 60
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3-4-11 High-resolution Telecentric Lens for C-mount Lens for 2/3-inch Image Sensor (VS-
TCH Series) ............................................................................................................................3 - 62
3-4-12 High-resolution Telecentric Lens for C-mount Lens for 1.1-inch Image Sensor (VS-TEV
Series).....................................................................................................................................3 - 64
3-4-13 Extension Tubes......................................................................................................................3 - 65
3-4-14 Meaning of Optical Chart ........................................................................................................3 - 66
3-5 Touch Panel Monitor and Cable .......................................................................................3 - 82
3-6 LCD and Cable ...................................................................................................................3 - 88
3-7 Sysmac Studio ...................................................................................................................3 - 91
Section 4 Handling and Installation Environment
4-1 All Series...............................................................................................................................4 - 2
4-2 FH-1000/2000/3000 Series ...................................................................................................4 - 4
4-3 FH-L Series ...........................................................................................................................4 - 5
Section 5 Setup and Wiring
5-1 When turning ON and OFF..................................................................................................5 - 2
5-1-1 All Series ...................................................................................................................................5 - 2
5-1-2 FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 Series ..............................................................................................5 - 3
5-1-3 FH-L Series ...............................................................................................................................5 - 3
5-2 Fail-Safe Measures ..............................................................................................................5 - 4
5-3 Sensor Controller Installation.............................................................................................5 - 5
5-3-1 All Series ...................................................................................................................................5 - 5
5-3-2 FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 Series ..............................................................................................5 - 5
5-3-3 FH-L Series .............................................................................................................................5 - 11
5-4 Setup Touch Panel Monitor or Monitor............................................................................5 - 20
5-4-1 All Series .................................................................................................................................5 - 20
5-4-2 FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 Series ............................................................................................5 - 20
5-4-3 FH-L Series .............................................................................................................................5 - 20
5-5 Camera Installation............................................................................................................5 - 22
5-5-1 All Series .................................................................................................................................5 - 22
5-5-2 FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 Series ............................................................................................5 - 23
5-5-3 FH-L Series .............................................................................................................................5 - 24
5-6 Insert/Remove SD Memory Card or USB memory ..........................................................5 - 25
5-6-1 Common in all series...............................................................................................................5 - 25
5-7 Use by Connecting Software ............................................................................................5 - 26
5-7-1 Sysmac Studio FH Tool ...........................................................................................................5 - 26
5-7-2 FZ_FH Remote Operation Tool ...............................................................................................5 - 26
5-7-3 Simulation Software ................................................................................................................5 - 26
5-8 Installation in a Control Panel ..........................................................................................5 - 27
5-8-1 All Series .................................................................................................................................5 - 27
5-8-2 FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 Series ............................................................................................5 - 29
5-8-3 FH-L Series .............................................................................................................................5 - 31
Section 6 I/O Interface
6-1 Parallel Interface ..................................................................................................................6 - 2
6-1-1 All Series ...................................................................................................................................6 - 2
6-1-2 FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 Series ..............................................................................................6 - 3
6-1-3 FH-L Series .............................................................................................................................6 - 12
6-1-4 Other (Parallel Converter Cable).............................................................................................6 - 18
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6-2 Encoder Interface...............................................................................................................6 - 29
6-2-1 FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 Series ............................................................................................6 - 29
6-3 EtherCAT Interface.............................................................................................................6 - 32
6-3-1 FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 Series ............................................................................................6 - 32
6-4 Ethernet Interface ..............................................................................................................6 - 34
6-4-1 FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 Series ............................................................................................6 - 34
6-4-2 FH-L Series .............................................................................................................................6 - 36
6-5 Serial Interface ...................................................................................................................6 - 38
6-5-1 All Series .................................................................................................................................6 - 38
Index
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Terms and Conditions Agreement
Warranty, Limitations of Liability
Warranties
lExclusive Warranty
Omron’s exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects in materials and work-
manship for a period of twelve months from the date of sale by Omron (or such other period ex-
pressed in writing by Omron). Omron disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
lLimitations
OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF
THE PRODUCTS. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE
PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE.
Omron further disclaims all warranties and responsibility of any type for claims or expenses based
on infringement by the Products or otherwise of any intellectual property right.
lBuyer Remedy
Omron’s sole obligation hereunder shall be, at Omron’s election, to (i) replace (in the form originally
shipped with Buyer responsible for labor charges for removal or replacement thereof) the non-com-
plying Product, (ii) repair the non-complying Product, or (iii) repay or credit Buyer an amount equal
to the purchase price of the non-complying Product; provided that in no event shall Omron be re-
sponsible for warranty, repair, indemnity or any other claims or expenses 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. Return
of any Products by Buyer must be approved in writing by Omron before shipment. Omron Compa-
nies shall not be liable for the suitability or unsuitability or the results from the use of Products in
combination with any electrical or electronic components, circuits, system assemblies or any other
materials or substances or environments. Any advice, recommendations or information given orally
or in writing, are not to be construed as an amendment or addition to the above warranty.
See http://www.omron.com/global/ or contact your Omron representative for published information.
Limitation on Liability; Etc
OMRON COMPANIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY
Terms and Conditions Agreement
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WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT,
WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY.
Further, in no event shall liability of Omron Companies exceed the individual price of the Product on
which liability is asserted.
Application Considerations
Suitability of Use
Omron Companies shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes or regulations
which apply to the combination of the Product in the Buyer’s application or use of the Product. At Buy-
er’s request, Omron will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and
limitations of use which apply to the Product. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete
determination of the suitability of the Product in combination with the end product, machine, system, or
other application or use. Buyer shall be solely responsible for determining appropriateness of the par-
ticular Product with respect to Buyer’s application, product or system. Buyer shall take application re-
sponsibility in all cases.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY OR IN LARGE QUANTITIES WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE
HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT(S) IS
PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIP-
MENT OR SYSTEM.
Programmable Products
Omron Companies shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable Product, or
any consequence thereof.
Disclaimers
Performance Data
Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs and other materials 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 user must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual per-
formance is subject to the Omron’s Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
Change in Specifications
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and oth-
er reasons. It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed,
or when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product may
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be changed without any notice. When in doubt, special part numbers may be assigned to fix or estab-
lish key specifications for your application. Please consult with your Omron’s representative at any
time to confirm actual specifications of purchased Product.
Errors and Omissions
Information presented by Omron Companies has been checked and is believed to be accurate; how-
ever, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors or omissions.
Terms and Conditions Agreement
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Safety Precautions
Symbols and the Meanings for Safety Precautions Described in This
Manual
The following notation is used in this manual to provide precautions required to ensure safe usage of a
Sensor Controller. The safety precautions that are provided are extremely important to safety.
Always read and heed the information provided in all safety precautions.
The following notation is used.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, will result in minor or moderate injury, or may result in seri-
ous injury or death.
Additionally there may be significant property damage.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, may result in minor or moderate injury or in property dam-
age.
Meanings of Alert Symbols
General Prohibition
Indicates general prohibitions, including warnings, for which there is no specific
symbol
General Caution
Indicates general cautions, including warnings, for which there is no specific sym-
bol.
Electrical Hazard
Indicates the possible danger of electric shock under specific conditions.
Explosion Hazard
Indicates the possible danger of explosion under specific conditions.
LED light Hazard
Indicates the possible danger of LED radiation or light.
High Temperature Caution
Indicates the possible danger of injury by high temperature under specific condi-
tions.
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Warning
WARNING
This product must be used according to this manual and Instruction Sheet. Failure to ob-
serve this may result in the impairment of functions and performance of the product.
This product is not designed or rated for ensuring the safety of persons. Do not use it for
such purposes.
Never connect the AC power supply with this product. When the AC power supply is con-
nected, it causes the electric shock and a fire.
A lithium battery is built into the Controller and may occasionally combust, explode, or burn if
not treated properly. Dispose of the Controller as industrial waste, and never disassemble,
apply pressure that would deform, heat to 100°C or higher, or incinerate the Controller.
If you keep watching the LED light, it may have an adverse effect on the eyes, do not stare
directly into the light emitted from the LED. If a specular object is used, take care not to allow
reflected light to enter your eyes.
Do not touch the terminals while the power supply is ON. Doing so may result in electrical
shock.
Please take external safety measures so that the system as a whole should be on the safe
side even if a failure of a Sensor Controller or an error due to an external factor occurred. An
abnormal operation may result in serious accident.
Please take fail-safe measures on your side in preparation for an abnormal signal due to sig-
nal conductor disconnection and/or momentary power interruption.
An abnormal operation may result in a serious accident.
Caution
Please take fail-safe measures on your side in preparation for an abnormal signal due to sig-
nal conductor disconnection and/or momentary power interruption. An abnormal operation
may result in a serious accident.
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Precautions for Safe Use
Condition of the Fitness of OMRON Products
• Please do not use this product to directly or indirectly use to detect the human body for the purpose
of ensuring the safety. In the same application, please use the safety sensor that is published on our
sensor catalog.
•Omron products are designed and manufactured as general-purpose products for use in general in-
dustrial applications. They are not intended to be used in the following critical applications. If you are
using Omron products in the following applications, Omron shall not provide any warranty for such
Omron products, unless otherwise specifically agreed or unless the specific applications are intend-
ed by Omron.
a) Applications with stringent safety requirements, including but not limited to nuclear power control
equipment, combustion equipment, aerospace equipment, railway equipment, elevator/lift equip-
ment, amusement park equipment, medical equipment, safety devices and other applications
that could cause danger/harm to people's body and life.
b) Applications that require high reliability, including but not limited to supply systems for gas, water
and electricity, etc., 24 hour continuous operating systems, financial settlement systems and oth-
er applications that handle rights and property.
c) Applications under severe condition or in severe environment, including but not limited to out-
door equipment, equipment exposed to chemical contamination, equipment exposed to electro-
magnetic interference and equipment exposed to vibration and shocks.
d) Applications under conditions and environment not described in specifications.
(1) In addition to the applications listed from (a) to (d) above, Omron products (see definition) are not
intended for use in vehicles designed human transport (including two wheel vehicles). Please do
NOT use Omron products for vehicles designed human transport. Please contact the Omron
sales staff for information on our automotive line of products.
(2) The above is part of the Terms and Conditions Agreement. Please use carefully read the contents
of the guarantee and disclaimers described in our latest version of the catalog, data sheets and
manuals.
Installation Environment
• Do not use the product in the environment with flammable or explosive gases.
• Install the product so that the air can flow freely through its cooling vents.
• Regularly clean the vent holes or fan outlet to prevent dust or particles blocking them. Internal tem-
perature increases when those are blocked, it causes malfunction.
• To secure safety for operation and maintenance, install the product apart from high-voltage devices
and power devices.
• Make sure to tighten all screws in mounting.
• When mounting the product using DIN rail mounting brackets, be sure to tighten all screws.
• Make sure to mount the product on DIN-rail securely.
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Power Supply and Wiring
• Make sure to use the product within the power voltage specified by catalog, this manual, or instruc-
tion sheet.
•Never connect the product to AC power. If connected, it causes malfunction.
• Select and use the appropriate wire size based on consumption current.
• Keep the power supply wires as short as possible.
• Provide the power from a DC power supply (safety extra-low voltage circuits) that has been taken
measures not to generate high-voltage.
• Check the following again before turning on the power.
- Is the voltage and polarity of the power supply correct? (24 VDC)
- Is not the load of the output signal short-circuited?
- Is the load current of the output signal appropriate?
- Is not the mistake found in wiring?
- Is the voltage and polarity of the encoder power (ENC0_VDD/GND ENC1_VDD/GND) supply?
(5VDC)
• The recommended power supply for FH-L series is the S8VS-£££24 (manufactured by OMRON)
or S8VK-G-£££24 (manufactured by OMRON).
Grounding
• Since the power supply circuit for the Sensor Controller is described in the manual and instruction
sheet, please check it.
•When a base is packed in a camera that will be connected to the Sensor Controller, make sure to
mount the camera using the base. Since the enclosure of the camera body is connected to the inter-
nal circuits, the circuits may cause short-circuit with FG if the base is not used to mount the camera
and result in malfunction or damage.
• Apply Class D grounding (grounding resistance: 100 [Ω] or less) Wire the grounding wire for the
Sensor Controller independently. If the grounding wire is shared with other devices or connected to
a building beam, the Sensor Controller may be adversely affected.
• Check the wiring again before turning on the power.
• Do not ground the plus (+) terminal when the FH series Sensor Controller is connected to the FH-
SC12/FH-SM12. The internal circuits may cause a short-circuit and result in malfunction.
• Do not ground the plus (+) terminal of the 24 VDC power source when the FH series Sensor Con-
troller is connected to the FH-MT12 with a USB cable. The internal circuits may cause a short-circuit
and result in malfunction.
• When using the Sensor Controller and the peripheral devices such as a monitor, USB connection
devices, RS-232C connection devices, there should be no potential difference in ground level. If not,
it may cause malfunction. Take measures that the potential difference does not occur between the
grounds for the Sensor Controller and the peripheral devices.
Others
• Use only the camera and cables designed specifically for the product. Use of other products may
result in malfunction or damage of the product.
•Always turn OFF the power of the Sensor Controller and peripheral devices before connecting or
disconnecting a camera or cable. Connecting the cable with power supplied may result in damage of
the camera or peripheral devices.
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• For the cable that is flexed repeatedly, use the robotic cable type (Bend resistant camera cable) to
prevent damages.
•Do not apply torsion stress to the cable. It may damage the cable.
• Secure the minimum bending radius of the cable. Otherwise the cable may be damaged.
• Do not apply stress to the connector by pulling or bending the cable. It may damage the connector.
• Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or modify the product.
• Should you notice any abnormalities, immediately stop use, turn OFF the power supply, and contact
your OMRON representative.
• While the power is ON or immediately after the power is turned OFF, the Sensor Controller and
camera case are still hot. Do not touch the case.
• When disposing of the product, treat it as an industrial waste.
• Do not drop the product nor apply excessive vibration or shock to the product. Doing so may cause
malfunction or burning.
• This product is heavy. Be careful not to drop it while handling.
• A lithium battery is incorporated, so a severe injury may rarely occur due to ignition or explosion.
• Be sure to take fail-safe measures externally when controlling stages and robots by using the meas-
urement results of the Sensor Controller (axis movement output by calibration and alignment meas-
urement).
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