Omron ZFX-C10 COMMUNICATION User manual

Cat. No. Z251-E1-02
Vision Sensor with built-in
LCD monitor
Smart Sensor
ZFX-C10
USERS MANUAL
Cat. No. Z251-E1-02 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.
Authorised Distributor:
Printed in Europe
Cat. No. Z251-E1-02 Smart Sensor ZFX-C10 Vision Sensor with built-in LCD monitor USERS MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ZFX-C.
This manual provides information regarding functions, performance and operating methods that
are required for using the ZFX-C.
When using the ZFX-C, be sure to observe the following:
• The ZFX-C 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.
Manuals Provided with this Product
User's Manual (this document)
This manual describes basic operations, such as
installation and connections, and information on settings
and specifications to ensure safe and correct use of this
product.
Serial Communication Command
Reference
This manual provides reference information for when this
product performs communications with an external
device, such as a PC or a programmable controller, via
the serial interface.
Serial Communication
Command Reference
Cat. No. Z252-E1-01
Smart Sensor
Vision Sensor with built-in LCD monitor
ZFX-C10
User's Manual
Cat. No. Z251-E1-01
Smart Sensor
Vision Sensor with built-in LCD monitor
ZFX-C10

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User's Manual
APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS
(Please Read)
BEFORE USE
BASIC OPERATIONS
SETTING THE MEASUREMENT
CONDITIONS
FUNCTIONS USED DURING OPERA-
TION
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
PARALLEL INTERFACE
APPENDICES
Smart Sensor
Vision Sensor with built-in LCD monitor
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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.
This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety of persons.
Do not use it for such purposes.
The camera with lighting emits visible light, which may adversely affect the eyes in rare instances.
Do not look directly into the light emitted from the Camera. When the subject is a specular
reflective object, protect your eyes from reflected light.
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.

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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 voltage and AC power supply must be within the rated range (24 VDC ±10%).
• Reverse connection of the power supply is not allowed.
• Use the power supply within the rated load.
• 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 product within the power supply voltage specified in this manual.
• Use a DC power supply with safety measures against high-voltage spikes (safety extra low-voltage circuits
on the secondary side).
• Tighten mounting screws at the torque specified in this manual.
3.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 exclusive devices (Camera, Controller, Strobe Controller, Cable). The product might break
down or malfunction if you use a part not included in the exclusive products.
• Should you notice any abnormalities, immediately stop use, turn OFF the power supply, and contact your
OMRON representative.
4.Laws and Regulations, Standards
• This product complies with the following EC and EN directives:
EC Directive No.89/336/EEC
EN Standards EN61326: 1997+A1: 1998+A2: 2001+A3: 2003 (EMI: Class A)
Precautions for Safe Use

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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
• Reflection of intense light (such as other laser beams, electric arc-welding machines, or ultra-violet 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 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.
• Before connecting/disconnecting cables, make sure that the product is turned OFF. The product may break
down if it is connected/disconnected while the power is ON.
• For cables, use only the exclusive products specified in this manual.
p.14, p.15
• Use only combinations of the Camera, Controller and Strobe Controller 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 on the Controller
- 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.
• Do not remove the base from the Camera.
3.Maintenance and Inspection
Do not use thinner, benzene, acetone or kerosene to clean the Camera and Controller. 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.
4.Ventilation Film
• Do not peel of the ventilation film or prod it with a sharp-pointed object. This might impair its protective
structure.
• Do not cover the ventilation film. Doing so might cause the Camera's front panel to cloud.
Precautions for Correct Use

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5.Optional Lighting Connector
When the optional lighting is not connected, be sure to attach the connector cap. Otherwise, its protective
structure might be impaired.
Editor's Note
■Meaning of Symbols
Menu items that are displayed on the Controller's 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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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
1.BEFORE USE
ZFX-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mounting and Connecting Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installing Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installing the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Overview of Settings and Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Outline of MENU mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Measurement Items and Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Initializing Controller Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Saving Setup Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.BASIC OPERATIONS
Inspection Setup and Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting Measurement Conditions - MENU Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Checking the Measurement Status - ADJ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Starting Measurement - RUN Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Clear Images Cannot be Obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Measurement Target Cannot be Measured Accurately Due to Movement . . . . . 43
To Output Measurement Values to a PC or PLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
To Output Position Information of Measurement Targets as Actual Coordinates . . . . . . 44

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3.SETTING THE MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS
Setting Measurement Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Shape Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Pattern Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Sensitive Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Size Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Edge Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Bright/Color Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
HUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Inspection by Individual Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Defect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Image Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cameras/Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Gain Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Partial Function Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Image Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Light Control (Recipe Functions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Registering Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Position Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Additional Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Setting Reflection of Individual Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
4.FUNCTIONS USED DURING OPERATION
Monitoring the Measurement Status - RUN Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Displaying Measurement Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Switching the Image Display Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Checking/Adjusting the Measurement - ADJ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Checking Measurement Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Switching the Image Display Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Using a Saved Image to Perform Re-measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Adjusting Measurement Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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5.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Bank Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Bank Data Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Bank Group Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Communication Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Operation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Measurement Control Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Operation Conditions during Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Setting/Changing the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Setting/Changing the Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Clearing Saved Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Saving/Loading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
SD Card Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Checking Density Distribution (Profile) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Checking the Communication Status with External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Displaying the Controller Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
6.PARALLEL INTERFACE
Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Parallel Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Internal Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Signal I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Input Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Output Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Timing Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Measurement (Handshaking OFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Measurement (Handshaking ON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Commands Other than for Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Signal Operation in terms of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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7.APPENDICES
Error Messages and Corrective Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
List of Available Functions for Each Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
AUTO Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
AUTO Setting of Measurement Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
AUTO Setting in Individual Adjustment Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Specifications and External Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Accessories & Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
LED Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Requirements from Regulations and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Summary of Requirements to Manufactures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Summary of Requirements to User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Definitions of Laser Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Basic Knowledge for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
How Color Images are Processed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Color Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Color Pickup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Hue, Saturation and Brightness Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Version Upgrade Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

1 BEFORE USE
BEFORE USE
ZFX-C 14
System Configuration 14
Part Names and Functions 16
Mounting and Connecting Devices 19
Installing Cameras 19
Installing the Controller 25
Connecting Devices 28
Overview of Settings and Measurement 31
Operation Modes 31
Outline of MENU mode 32
Measurement Items and Banks 33
Initializing Controller Settings 35
Saving Setup Data 36

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ZFX-C
The ZFX-C is a series of vision sensors that senses objects by their “surfaces.“ Objects captured by a camera
can be checked on the built-in 3.5-inch LCD monitor.
System Configuration
Basically, the ZFX-C is configured by the Controller and the camera.
Other external devices can be selected to be used in combination with the ZFX-C according to the user’s
specific requirements.
*1: The Touch Pen (ZFX-TP) is supplied with the Controller.
*2: The same image as in the Controller's LCD monitor can be displayed in the LCD monitor (option).
*3: The console can be used instead of the Controller's keys and menu buttons.
*4: Conforms to the SD Card “Physical layer specifications 1.01.”
File format: FAT16
LCD monitor (option)
USB
Parallel I/O cable
ZFX-VP
Touch pen
(*1)
SD Card (*4)
FZ-M08 (*2)
Ethemet
PC
Console
ZFX-KP
(*3)
RS-232C cable
ZFX-XPT2A
RS-422 cable
ZFX-XPT2B
Cameras with lighting
- Color camera
Camera only
Controller
ZFX-C_
A CCTV lens and light
source will be required.
(cable built-in)
- Color camera
ZFX-SC90/SC90W
ZFX-SC150/SC150W
ZFX-SC10/SC50/SC50W
- Monochrome camera
ZFX-SR10/SR50
ZFX-SC
- Monochrome camera
Monitor cable
FZ-VM
ZFX-VS/VSR
Camera cable
ZFX-S
PLC
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Options
Extension cable for connecting cameras and the Controller
*1: Up to two ZFX-XC_A/XC-AR can be connected between the camera cable and the Controller.
*2: Two ZFX-XC8A cannot be connected to each other when used with ZFX-VS (8 m.)
Optional lighting
The following optional lighting can be connected to ZFX-SC50/SC50W/SC90/SC90W.
• Bar lighting ZFV-LTL01
• Bar double-lighting ZFV-LTL02
• Bar low-angle lighting ZFV-LTL04
• Light Source for Through-beam Lighting ZFV-LTF01
Cameras with lighting
2 m
Extension cable
(cable built-in)
ZFX-XC_A/XC_AR
3m/8m
(*1)
5 to 18 m
Extension cable
ZFX-XC_A/XC_AR
3m/8m (*1,*2)
Camera only
3 m/8 m
Camera cable
ZFX-VS/VSR
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Part Names and Functions
Cameras
Cameras with lighting
Camera only (C-mount type)
Name. Description
(1)Optional lighting connector This connector is used to connect an optional lighting. (ZFX-SC50/SC50W/
SC90/SC90W)
When no optional lighting is used, make sure that the connector is covered with
the cap. If not, water-resistant performance will be deteriorated.
(2)Ventilation film This film prevents the front panel from condensation.
• Do not peel off or probe the ventilation film with a sharp-pointed object. If you
do that the protective structure rating may no longer be satisfied.
• Do not cover the ventilation film rating. Doing so might cause the front panel
to be condensed.
(3)Focus adjustment control This control is used for adjusting the focus of the image.
(4)Mounting fixture This mounting fixture is used for fastening the camera when installing it. The
mounting fixture can be installed on all of the four mounting surfaces.
(5)Lighting connector This connector is used to connect external lighting (Strobe Controller: 3Z4S-LT
MLEK-C100E1TSX).
(6)Camera cable connector This connector is used for connecting to the Controller via a camera cable (ZFX-VS/VSR).
(7)Camera mounting base This camera mounting base is fastened with screws to hold the camera in place. The camera
mounting base can be installed on all of the four mounting surfaces.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)
(2) (3)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(2)
ZFX-
SC10/SR10/SR50
ZFX-SC50/SC50W ZFX-SC90/SC90W ZFX-SC150/SC150W
(5)
(6)
(7)
ZFX-S/SC
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Controller
Front
Note: The judgment result is output to the OR signal via the parallel interface.
Name Function
(1) Indicator “Measuring” indicator (RUN): Lights in green when in the RUN mode.
Error indicator (ERROR): Lights in red when an error occurs.
Judgment indicator (OUTPUT): Lights in orange when the judgment result is
OK or NG according to the setting. (Note)
Trigger indicator (ENABLE): Lights in blue when the ZFX-C is ready for the
measurement trigger input.
(2) LCD monitor/touch panel The LCD monitor displays setup menus and images captured from the cam-
eras. Various settings can be made on the touch panel by tapping menu but-
tons in the LCD monitor using the touch pen.
(3) Function keys Specific functions are allocated to the Function keys.
(4) Touch pen The touch pen is used to operate the touch panel. This pen can be attached to
the Controller by tying its strap to the strap holder for the touch pen.
(5) USB port This port is for connecting to a personal computer via a USB cable.
(6) SD card slot This slot is for inserting the SD Card.
When the SD Card is inserted, the SD mark is displayed at the top right of the
screen.
Blue SD mark: The SD card is inserted but not being accessed.
Red SD mark: The SD card is being accessed.
(7) Mode switch This switch selects the operation mode.
MENU: Select this mode when setting measurement conditions.
ADJ: Select this mode when adjusting setting parameters as necessary refer-
encing the image and values displayed on the LCD monitor during con-
tinuous test measurement (measurement without measurement data
output to external devices).
RUN: Select this mode when performing measurement.
(8) Control keys These keys are used to perform operations without the use of the touch pen.
(9) Strap holder for touch pen This holder is for attaching the touch pen.
PULL OPEN
1234
O M RON
ZFX-C10
OUTPUT RUN ERROR ENABLE
MENU RUN
SD
CARD
ADJ
USB
AUTO ESC
SET
ETHERNET
PARALLEL1
CONSOLE
RS-232C
PARALLEL0
CAMERA1
RGB
CAMERA2
(1)
(4)
(2)
(3)
(9)
(5) (1) (1)
(4) (5)
(2) (3)
(2)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Operation
panel cover
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Top
Bottom
• Attach the connector caps to connectors that are not in use to prevent dust or dirt from getting inside the connectors
and to prevent the Controller from static electricity.
Name Function
(1) Monitor connector This connector is for connecting to the LCD monitor (option) via a monitor
cable.
(2) Camera connector This connector is for connecting to a camera.
Name Function
(1) Ethernet port This port is for connecting to a personal computer via a 100Base-TX/10Base-T
cable.
(2) RS-232C/422 connector This connector is for connecting to a PLC via an RS-232C or an RS-422
cable. p.14
(3) Console connector This port is for connecting to the Console. p.14
(4) Power connector This connector is for connecting to the DC power supply. p.28
(5)Parallel port This port is for connecting to devices such as a PLC using the parallel
cable. p.14, p.130
Important