Omron F150 User manual

Cat.No. Z126-E1-1A
F150
Visual Inspection System
Manual 3:
EXPERT MENU
OPERATION MANUAL

F150 Visual Inspection System
Expert Menu Operation Manual
Revised October 2000

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Notice:
OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures
by a qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual.
The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in
this manual. Always heed the information provided with them. Failure to
heed precautions can result in injury to people or damage to property.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or property
damage.
Visual Aids
The following headings will help you locate different types of information.
Note Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and con-
venient operation of the product.
Indicates pages where additional information can be found.
1Indicates a procedure. The step numbers in the procedure
correspond to the numbers in any related illustrations.
OMRON, 1998
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted,
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prior written permission of OMRON.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because
OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is
subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Never-
theless, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for dam-
ages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Safety Precautions x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 General Precautions xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1
The Expert Menu Mode 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1 Features 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 Measurement Methods 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3 Position Compensation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4 Overview of F150 Installation and Operation 12. . . . . .
1-5 Terminology 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6 Documentation Conventions 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2
Basic Operations 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1 Starting and Quitting 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2 Menu Operations 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3 Using Auto Menu Data 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3
Operating Procedures 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1 Menu Tree 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2 Adjusting Images 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3 Registering and Clearing Images 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4 Position Compensation 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5 Measurement Region Functions 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6 Settings Outputs 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-7 Monitor Mode 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8 Run Mode 109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-9 Changing Scenes 116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-10 Displaying Memory Images 118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11 System Menu 120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 4
Terminal Blocks 133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-1 I/O Formats 134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2 Terminal Signal Operation and Timing 135. . . . . . . . . . .
4-3 Communications Settings 141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 5
RS-232C Normal Settings 143. . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-1 Communications Settings 144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2 Command List 149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-3 Input Format 151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-4 Input Commands 151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-5 Measurement Results Output Format 165. . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 6
RS-232C Host Link Settings 167. . . . . . . . . . .
6-1 Communications Settings 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-2 Sample Programming 175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-3 Command Tables 178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-4 Host Link Commands 181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-5 Output Format 206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 7
RS-232C Menu Operation Settings 209. . . . . .
SECTION 8
Troubleshooting 213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index 217. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revision History 223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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About this Manual:
This manual describes the operation of the F150 Visual Inspection System using the Ex-
pert Menu and includes the sections described below. This is one of three manuals used
to operate the F150. Refer to the following table for the contents of each manual.
Manual Contents Cat. No.
1:Setup
Manual Provides information on system hardware and installation. Be sure to read this manual first. Z124-E1-1
2:Auto Menu
Operation
Manual
Describes operation of the F150 using the Auto
Menu. The Auto Menu enables the simplest
operation for OK/NG outputs based on registered
images of acceptable and unacceptable products.
Z125-E1-1
3:Expert
Menu
Operation
Manual
Describes operation of the F150 using the Expert
Menu. The Expert Menu enables application of all
F150 capabilities, including setting region images
and criteria, and outputting OK/NG terminal
signals or RS-232C measurement values.
Z126-E1-1
Please read the above manuals carefully and be sure you understand the information
provided before attempting to install and operate the F150.
Section 1 The Expert Menu outlines the features of the Expert Menu. This section also
describes the overall flow of F150 application and basic operations, and the conventions
used in this manual.
Section 2 Introduction describes the overall flow of F150 application and basic opera-
tions. It also describes the conventions used in this manual.
Section 3 Operating Procedures describes operating the F150 using the Expert Menu
mode.
Section 4 Terminal Block describes the communications settings and I/O formats for
communications with external devices via the terminal blocks.
Section 5 RS-232C Communications Settings (Normal) describes the communica-
tions settings for the RS-232C port when communications are in Normal mode.
Section 6RS-232C Communications Settings (Host Link)describes the communica-
tions settings for the RS-232C port when communications are in Host link mode.
Section 7RS-232C Communications Settings (Menu Operation) describes the com-
munications settings for the RS-232C port when communications are in Menu operation
mode.
Section 8 Troubleshooting lists the errors that may occur, along with their probable
causes and remedies
WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in
this manual may result in personal injury or death, damage to
the product, or product failure. Please read each section in its
entirety and be sure you understand the information provided
in the section and related sections before attempting any of
the procedures or operations given.
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PRECAUTIONS
This section provides general precautions for using the F150 Visual Inspection System.
The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable ap-
plication of the F150 Visual Inspection System. You must read this section and under-
stand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate a F150 Visual
Inspection System.
1 Safety Precautions x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 General Precautions xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1PRECAUTIONS
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1 Safety Precautions
WARNING Cover the terminal blocks with the Terminal Block
Protection Covers. Uncovered terminal blocks
can result in electric shock.
WARNING Use DC power supplies with safe extra
low-voltage circuits on the secondary side for the
main F150 power supply and power supplies for
the terminal blocks. Excessively high voltages
can result in electric shock.
Caution Do not touch fluorescent or halogen lights while
the power is ON or immediately after the power is
turned OFF. These lights generate heat and can
cause burns.
Caution Do not use the F150 in environments with flam-
mable or explosive gases.
Caution Install the F150 away from high-voltage equip-
ment or motors to ensure safety during operation
and maintenance.
Caution Use the power supply cables and crimp terminals
of specified sizes.
Caution Use at the power supply voltages specified in this
manual.
Caution Be sure to securely tighten the screws when
mounting F150 components.
Caution Do not dismantle, repair or modify any F150 com-
ponents.
Caution Dispose of F150 components as industrial waste.

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2PRECAUTIONS
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Caution To prevent damage from static electricity, use a
wrist strap or another device for preventing elec-
trostatic charges when touching terminals or con-
nector signal lines.
Caution Do not turn OFF the power while a message is be-
ing displayed indicating that processing is being
performed. Data in memory will be destroyed,
and the F150 may not operate correctly the next
time it is started.
2 General Precautions
The user must operate the product according to the performance
specifications described in the operation manuals.
Before using the product under conditions which are not de-
scribed in the manual or applying the product to nuclear control
systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combus-
tion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety
equipment, and other systems, machines, and equipment that
may have a serious influence on lives and property if used im-
properly, consult your OMRON representative.
Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of
the product are sufficient for the systems, machines, and equip-
ment, and be sure to provide the systems, machines, and equip-
ment with double safety mechanisms.

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SECTION 1
The Expert Menu Mode
This section outlines the features of the Expert Menu mode and will tell you what can be
achieved using it. The Expert Menu mode enables using all the capabilities of the F150.
This section also describes the overall flow of F150 application and basic operations, and
the conventions used in this manual.
1-1 Features 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 Measurement Methods 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2-1 Density Searches 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2-2 Binary Center of Gravity and Area 6. . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2-3 Binary Axis Angle 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3 Position Compensation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3-1 Density Searches 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3-2 Binary Center of Gravity and Area 10. . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3-3 Binary Axis Angle 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3-4 Rotational Position Compensation 11. . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4 Overview of F150 Installation and Operation 12. . . . . . .
1-5 Terminology 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6 Documentation Conventions 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .