Omron ZFX - SHORT V1.0 User manual

Cat. No. Z01E-EN-01
Vision Sensor with built-in
touch screen
Smart Sensor
ZFX
SHORT MANUAL
Cat. No. Z01E-EN-01 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.
Authorized Distributor:
Printed in Europe
Cat. No. Z01E-EN-01 Smart Sensor ZFX Vision Sensor with built-in touch screen SHORT MANUAL

ZFX
Vision Sensor
with built-in touch screen
Short Manual
Ver. 1.0, January 2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1-1 System Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1-2 Connecting the Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1-3 Installing the Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1-4 Installing the Intelligent Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1-5 Installing the C-mount Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1-6 Installing the External Lightings (Only For ZFX-SC50/SC90) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1-7 Installing the External Lightings (Only For C-mount Camera (ZFX-S/SC)) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SECTION 2
Main Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2-1 Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2-2 Adjusting the brightness of image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2-3 Measurement Setting Example (Pattern Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2-4 Position Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2-5 Getting the clear image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2-6 Changing the Display Information (ADJ/RUN Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2-7 Re-measuring the saved image (ADJ Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SECTION 3
Run-Mode Measurement Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SECTION 4
Item Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4-1 ITEM Overview (Pattern Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4-2 ITEM Overview (Sensitive Search). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4-3 ITEM Overview (Flexible Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4-4 ITEM Overview (Graphic Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4-5 ITEM overview (Area) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
4-6 ITEM Overview (Labeling). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4-7 ITEM Overview (Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4-8 ITEM Overview (Width) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4-9 ITEM Overview (Count) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4-10 ITEM Overview (Angle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
4-11 ITEM Overview (Bright). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4-12 ITEM Overview (HUE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
4-13 ITEM Overview (Defect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
4-14 ITEM Overview (Grouping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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SECTION 5
Appendices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5-1 What is decided by AUTO setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5-2 BANK and BANK-Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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SECTION 1
Preparation
1-1 System Overview
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 but-
tons.
*4. Conforms to the SD Card “Physical layer specifications 1.01.”
File format: FAT16
*5. ZFX-C20/25b can be connected with 2 cameras.
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-XPT_A
RS-422 cable
ZFX-XPT_B
Cameras with lighting
- Color camera
Camera only
Controller
ZFX-C10/15/20/25
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
(*5)
PLC
3 42
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1-2 Connecting the Devices Preparation
1-2 Connecting the Devices
1-2-1 Connecting the Controller to the Power Supply
Use a power supply that meets the following specifications.
Important Use a DC power supply with countermeasures against high voltages (safe
extra low-voltage circuits on the secondary side). If the system must meet UL
standards, use a UL class II power supply.
1. Loosen the two screws on the top of
the Power connector (male) using a
flat-blade screwdriver.
2. Insert the DC power terminal (wire)
into the Power connector (male) and
tighten the two screws on the top of
the Power connector to fasten the
power terminal with the screwdriver.
Tightening torque: 0.22 to 0.25 Nm.
3. Plug the Power connector (male) into
the Controller’s Power connector (fe-
male).
4. Tighten the two screws on the left and right of the Power connector (male)
with the screwdriver to fasten it. Tightening torque: 0.22 to 0.25 Nm.
1-2-2 Attaching Ferrite Cores
Attach ferrite cores (supplied) to both ends of the camera's cable and the
Controller's power cable, respectively.
Item Specification
Power supply voltage Approx. 24 VDC (21.6 to 26.4 VDC)
Output current 1.5 A min.
Recommended power supply S8VS-06024 (24 VDC, 2.5 A)
Recommended electric wire size 0.14 to 1.5 mm² (max. 1 m)
24 VDC
-
+
Ferrite coreFerrite core
+-
Ferrite core
DC power
supply
When attaching ferrite cores to the
Controller's power cable, pass the
cable once through each ferrite core.
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1-2 Connecting the Devices Preparation
1-2-3 Connecting the Camera to the Controller
1. Insert the camera’s connector into the
Controller’s Camera connector.
2. Tighten the two fastening screws of the
Controller’s Camera connector.
Tightening torque: 0.15 Nm.
Important Do not touch the terminals inside the connector.
Important Fasten the connector while making sure that it is not subjected to vibration or
shock.
Important Do not mount the Controller in such a way that a load is steadily applied on
the connector, for example, with tension applied to the cables.
Disconnection procedure
Loosen the fastening screws (two locations) to unlock the camera’s cable, and
then pull the camera’s cable connector straight out.
Important Be sure to hold the connector of the camera to disconnect it. Failure to do so
may damage the camera’s cable.
Important Do not touch the terminals inside the connector.
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1-3 Installing the Controller Preparation
1-3 Installing the Controller
1-3-1 Installation Precautions
To improve heat radiation, install the Controller only in the orientation show
below.
Important Install the Controller so that the distance between the Controller and other
devices is at least the dimensions shown in the figure below to improve the
ventilation.
Important Keep the ambient temperature less than 50 °C. If the ambient temperature is
higher than 50 °C, install a fan forced cooling system or an air conditioner to
keep the temperature lower than 50 °C.
Important Avoid mounting on a panel, in which high-voltage emitting devices are
installed to prevent ZFX-C operation from being affected by noise.
Important Allow at least 10 m between the Controller and power lines to keep noise at a
low level in the operating environment.
1-3-2 Installing on the DIN Track
1. Hook the Controller’s upper hook onto the
DIN track.
2. Push the Controller down onto the DIN track
until its lower hook is snapped into place.
Important Attach the End Plate (sold separately) to both sides of the Controller on the
DIN track.
Right
Upward
Wrong Wrong
Min.
50 mm
Min.
15 mm
When installing Controller only: When installing the Controller With the Exhaust Unit
attached:
Min.
50 mm
Min. 15 mm
1
2
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1-3 Installing the Controller Preparation
Important Attach the Exhaust Unit (supplied) to the Controller when installing other
devices adjacently on the same DIN track as the Controller.
Removing procedure
1. Pull the Controller’s lower hook downwards.
2. Lift up the Controller from its bottom to re-
move it from the DIN track.
1-3-3 Mounting on the Panel
1. Install the long Panel Mount
Adapters on the four holes on the
Controller.
2. Install the short Panel Mount
Adapters on the two holes on the
long Panel Mount Adapter.
3. Install the Controller with Mount
Adapters attached onto the panel
from the front.
4. Hook the hooks of the mounting
bracket onto the two holes (two
each at top and bottom) of the
longer Mount Adapters and tight-
en the screws.
Tightening torque: 1.2 N•m.
5. Make sure that the Controller is
firmly fixed on the panel.
PULL OPEN
1234
O M RON
ZFX-C10
OUTPUT RUN ERROR ENABLE
MENU RUN
SD
CARD
ADJ
USB
AUTO ESC
SET
DIN track (sold separately)
End Plate (sold separately)
PFP-M
PFP-100N (1 m)
PFP-50N (0.5 m)
PFP-100N2 (1 m)
Exhaust Unit
1
2
1
1
2
2
3
Panel mount adapters
Panel
4
Mounting bracket
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1-4 Installing the Intelligent Cameras Preparation
1-4 Installing the Intelligent Cameras
1-4-1 Optical chart
Note • The lens has a fixed focal point. The actual detection range and focal point
vary from lens to lens, so adjust the distance to the measurement target
after replacing the lens or camera.
•The camera mounting distance listed in the following tables is an approxi-
mate value. Mount the Camera so that the distance to the measurement
target can be adjusted easily.
•If the object size and detection range are incompatible, use a combination
of a camera (without lighting), standard CCTV lens and light source.
ZFX-SC10/SR10
Setting distance (L)
Detection range (H)
8.9
104
4.9
0
34
49 50
60
Setting distance L (mm)
Detection range H (mm)
ZFX-SR50 ZFX-SC50/SC50W
9
9.8 49
6
0
30
38
100
194
300
Setting distance L (mm)
Detection range H (mm)
100
9.8
30
31
187190
49
Setting distance L (mm)
Detection range H (mm)
ZFX-SC90/SC90W ZFX-SC150/SC150W
Setting distance L (mm)
Detection range H (mm)
70
89
10040
40
67
100
142
160
49
Setting distance L (mm)
Detection range H (mm)
100
148
160 12080
115
180
227
240
89
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1-4 Installing the Intelligent Cameras Preparation
1-4-2 Installing the mounting fixture
The mounting fixture can be installed on all of the four mounting surfaces.
1. Align the two hooks on one side of
the mounting fixture with the two
grooves on the camera body.
2. Push the other hook down until it
is snapped into place.
Make sure that the mounting fix-
ture is firmly fixed on the camera.
3. Fasten the mounting fixture at the
mounting location with screws.
Tightening torque
M4: 1.2 Nm
1/4”-20 UNC: 2.6 Nm
Removal procedure
1. Insert a screwdriver into the gap
(one of the two gaps) between the
mounting fixture and the camera
case, and remove the mounting
fixture.
1-4-3 Adjusting the camera focus
1. Adjust the distance between the
camera and the measurement tar-
get and fasten the camera.
Refer to the optical chart and set
the camera in a position so that
the area to be checked is within
the detection area (LCD monitor).
“Optical chart” p. 10.
2. Turn the focus adjustment control
to the left and right to adjust the
focus.
Note First turn the focus adjustment control slightly to the left and right, to make
sure that the Focus adjustment control is not at the upper or lower limit posi-
tions. Do not exert unnecessary force to turn the control at the upper or lower
limit positions as this might damage the control.
(For ZFX-SC90_/SC150_, the control stops turning at the nearest position. It
turns free at the farthest position.)
Hooks
Grooves on camera
Mounting
fixture
Mounting fixture
Setting distance (L)
Detection range (H)
Focus
adjustment
control
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1-5 Installing the C-mount Cameras Preparation
1-5 Installing the C-mount Cameras
1-5-1 Optical chart
The values in the following chart are approximations, and the Camera must be
adjusted after it is mounted.
The X axis of the optical chart shows detection range L (mm), and the Y axis
shows the camera distance A (mm). The curves on the optical chart show the
relationship between the detection range and camera distance for each CCTV
lens. The values are significantly different for each lens, so double-check the
model of the lens before using the graph. The “t” values indicate the lengths of
the Extension Tubes. The value “t0” shows the case where an Extension Tube
40
100
1000
10000
4 10 100 1000
Detection range(mm)
Detection range(mm)
ML-0614
ML-0813
ML-1214
ML-1614
ML-2514
ML-3519
ML-5018
Lens model
3Z4S-LE
Lens model
3Z4S-LE
Camera distance A(mm)Camera distance A(mm)
200
1000
10000
2 10 100 1000
t2
t5
t10
t15
t20
t30
t35
t50
t45
t5
t10
t15
t20
t25
t30
t40 t35
t45
t50
t60
t0
t2
t40
t25
t0
ML-7527
ML-10035
t: Extension tube
Example
t0: Extension tube
is not required.
t5: 5-mm extension
tube is required.
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1-5 Installing the C-mount Cameras Preparation
is not required and the value “t5.0” shows the case where a 5-mm Extension
Tube is used.
Example
When a 3Z4S-LE ML-5018 CCTV Lens is being used and a detection range of
40 mm is required at the measurement target, a camera distance of 500 mm
and 5-mm Extension Tube are required.
1-5-2 Installing the Camera Mounting Base
The camera mounting base mounted on the bottom of the camera can be
installed on all of the four mounting surfaces. To change the mounting surface,
remove the three mounting screws (M2 x 6) from the camera.
• Tightening torque when fastening the camera mounting base at the
mounting location
M4: 1.2 Nm
1/4”-20 UNC: 2.6 Nm
Extension Tube t_ (mm)
Camera
Lens
Measurement object
Camera distance A (mm)
Detection range L (mm)
Camera Mounting Base
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1-6 Installing the External Lightings (Only For ZFX-SC50/SC90) Preparation
1-6 Installing the External Lightings (Only For ZFX-SC50/SC90)
1-6-1 Connecting the Optional Lighting to the Camera
The optional lighting can be mounted to the rear connector of the camera
(ZFX-SC50_/SC90_) with a single motion. Since the power is supplied from
the camera side, no power supply is required for the optional lighting.
Remove the cap from the optional light-
ing connector on the rear of the camera. Connector of the
optional lighting
ZFX-SC50 ZFX-SC90
Optional lighting can be used
with these two Cameras.
Bar Lighting
ZFV-LTL01
Double Bar Lighting
ZFV-LTL02
Low-angle Bar Lighting
ZFV-LTL04
Through-beam Lighting
ZFV-LTF01
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1-7 Installing the External Lightings (Only For C-mount Camera (ZFX-S/SC)) Preparation
1-7 Installing the External Lightings (Only For C-mount Camera (ZFX-S/SC))
1-7-1 Connecting the Optional Lighting to the camera
The optional lighting can be connected to the Strobe Controller. And the
Strobe Controller can be connected to the camera (ZFX-S/SC). No power
supply is required for the optional lighting.
Strobe Controller
3Z4S-LT MLEK-C100E1TSX
External Lighting
3Z4S-LT Series
The lighting that current consumption is 1.0A or less can be connected
Strobe Controller
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1-7 Installing the External Lightings (Only For C-mount Camera (ZFX-S/SC)) Preparation
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SECTION 2
Main Operation
2-1 Operation Mode
The ZFX-C has the following three
modes. Switch to the desired mode
before you start operation. To switch
the operation mode, use the mode
switch.
Mode Description
MENU mode This mode is for setting the
measurement conditions.
The easy-to-follow icon-
based display allows opera-
tions to be performed intu-
itively.
ADJ mode This mode is for checking
the measurement status and
adjusting conditions. Mea-
surement results are only
displayed on the monitor and
are not output.
Important
Trigger input isn’t acceptable
RUN mode This mode is used for per-
forming actual measure-
ment. Measurement results
are displayed on the moni-
tor and output.
Important
Measurement trigger by
menu operation is to push
[SET]-key & [UP]-key
ADJ
ADJ
MENU
MENU
RUN
RUN
Mode switch
Setup
Tool System
Bank Save
Top menu
TEA
LIVE
Top Screen
Previous Next Dsplay SW Adjust
Individual result
TEA
Camera 0
0.Bank00
0.Pattern Search
Judge OK
Correlation 92
Position X 462
Position Y 352
Angle 15
OK 353ms
Top Screen
Previous Next Dsplay SW Capture
Individual result
TEA
Camera 0
0.Bank00
0.Pattern Search
Judge OK
Correlation 92
Position X 462
Position Y 352
Angle 15
OK 353ms
Top Screen
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2-2 Adjusting the brightness of image Main Operation
2-2 Adjusting the brightness of image
2-2-1 Lighting Intensity (Only the intelligent Cameras)
MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Light Control]
Important If the workpiece is glossy, install the
camera at an angle to prevent mirror
reflection light from being picked up by
the camera.
A
5
A
ALL
5
B
5
C
C
DB
Auto CancelApply Capture
SD
Light Control
TEA
5
D
A
D
C
B
TEA TEA TEA TEA
TEA TEA TEA TEA
TEA TEA TEA
Capture
SD
Light Control
Cancel
Apply
Auto Apply Cancel Capture
D
A
C
ALL
SD
Light Control
TEA
B
2
A
3
B
2
C
3
D
Auto
How blocks are displayed
The thumbnails of images automatically captured
under differen illumination patterns are displayed
The lighting condition of the
selected image is displayed
Amount of emitted light
Top surface (surface printed with model No.)
View from
this side
4. Fine-adjust these conditions as required.
3. Push "Apply"
2. Select the image
1. Push
"Auto"
Mirror reflection light
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2-2 Adjusting the brightness of image Main Operation
2-2-2 Shutter Speed
Set the shutter speed to match the speed of movement of the measurement
target and the lighting environment.
MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Shutter Speed]
Note Guidelines for setting shutter speed
Shutter speed characteristics are as follows. Select the appropriate shutter
speed to suit your inspection requirements.
2-2-3 Gain Setting
The sensor's gain (sensitivity) can be adjusted if bright images cannot be
obtained just by the Shutter Speed and Light Control settings.
MENU mode - [Setup] - [Cameras] - [Gain]
Note Guidelines for setting gain
Increasing the gains results in a brighter image, however, the noise compo-
nent contained in the image also becomes more conspicuous. Select the
appropriate gain factor to suit your inspection requirements.
Setting value Description
1/170 to 1/20000 s Fixes the shutter speed to the desired value. Only available
candidate shutter speeds are displayed. The candidates dif-
fer with the camera that is connected and setup conditions.
Shutter Speed Speed of Movement of Measurement Target
1/170 s
•
1/20000 s
Slow
•
Fast
Setting value Description
x 1.0, x 1.5, x 2.0 Sets the gain factor.
x 1.0: The gain factor is not changed. (default value)
x 1.5: The gain factor is set to 1.5X.
x 2.0: The gain factor is set to 2.0X.
Gain Image Image Quality
x 1.0
•
x 2.0
Dark
↑ ↓
Bright
Good (little noise)
↑ ↓
Coarse (conspicuous noise)
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