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XPECTIA VISION SYSTEM
Inspection beyond expectation

Performance in touch with simplicity
Omron’s Xpectia is defining a new class of vision
systems: real colour sensing, high resolution,
3D functionality and Intuitive User guidance
combined, provides you pure simplicity,
no matter how complex the inspection.
Like the human eye, Xpectia can identify any
object with any colour mix, at any distance and
any size. It features an easy-to-use touchscreen
and “Auto” functions, making vision
applications simple and straightforward.
Xpectia is available with a range of controllers
with and without the touchscreen, and supports
up to four cameras. By combining the benefits
of compact system with the power and flexibility
of an industrial PC platform, it is, quite simply,
the best of both worlds.
Features
•True colour system: million colours
•High resolution cameras: million pixels
•D and D inspections
•Touch-screen for easy operation
•Industrial-PC platform
Benefits
•Zero defect: real colour increases the total stability
of the inspection
•Economic: simple set-up and maintenance saves time
•Fit for purpose: the right hardware for the application
•Flexible: customize functionality to your needs
•Future-proof: meeting your inspection needs today
and tomorrow
REAL COLOUR
HIGH RESOLUTION
3D INSPECTION
SIMPLICITY OF USE

REAL COLOUR
HIGH RESOLUTION
3D INSPECTION
SIMPLICITY OF USE

ECM Search Defect Scan edge position Edge position Set unit figureFine matching Scan edge width Edge pitch
Vision performance and ease of use made compatible
High-end vision performance and simplicity are no longer
in contradiction. The powerful functions of Xpectia make all
vision applications simple and straightforward: from now on,
there is only one class of visual inspection. Because with
Xpectia, the complexity of is hidden from the user.
•No colour filtering: objects can be inspected whatever the
colour of the workpiece, using a single tool
•Simple automatic camera adjustment
•Intuitive touch-screen user interface for easy operation
Features that make the difference:
•Inspections boosted by real colour:
- Search
- Edge
- Area
- Defect
- OCR/OCV
•Create sequences and decision trees of inspections
•Customization: open and programmable
•Application-specific software packages
•Ethernet communication between PC and PLC using TCP/IP or EthernetIP
•High-speed fps cameras

Real-colour sensing
Xpectia processes all gradations of RGB colours, enabling
it to sense more than million colours and detect minute
variations in the colour of objects. Without filtering or colour
pick-up Xpectia sees like a human eye. As a result, completely
stable measurements can now be made in conditions where
it used to be impossible:
•on surfaces which require different colour filtering
•in difficult lighting conditions
•on shiny objects
•where there is low contrast between the object and
the background
Standard system: colours Xpectia: . million colours
Internal processing using the
binary image
Real-colour processing
Standard colour system:
Low contrast -> internal processing using a filtered monochrome image
Xpectia:
High contrast -> stable inspections using real-colour sensing
Inspections: correct position of coloured objects; minute defects
in objects presence, absence and positioning of printed images
The intelligent camera offers the flexibility
to change distance, size and light
• auto zoom
• auto lighting
• auto focus and iris
Light Dark
B
GR

To ensure the quality of a workpiece, multiple details usually have to be inspected,
requiring the detection of:
•small and large characteristics at the same time
•small defects on large objects
Meeting these requirements with the same set-up is beyond standard-resolution cameras –
but well within the reach of Xpectia.
Precise inspection:
The compact and fast MPixel UXGA camera (colour/monochrome) allows the inspection of:
•large objects (large field of view) with high accuracy
•small objects (small field of view) with ultra-high accuracy
High resolution

Xpectia combines advanced D processing with a simple
calibration. D measurements can be made over large
distances (up to two metres). As a result, workpieces with
complex shapes that cannot be laid horizontally are easily
measured, using calculations based on stereo principles.
D is easy to install and calibrate on Xpectia. At the same
time D and D inspections can be performed.
3D quality inspection
Detect gaps and bumps
Simulation tool
Installation and adjustment without the actual system
The Xpectia simulator is a powerful tool for testing, commissioning and offline maintenance
Digital camera etc
Pictures.bmp
Testing stage
Verify the feasibility
of the application
Reduce start-up and
maintenance time
•Offline configuration
•Fine tune parameters
•Troubleshooting
Change measurement
values and parameters
Evaluation
Feedback
Stored images
Measure component orientation
Personal computer (simulation software)
Hole positions and diameters Gaps and bumps
FZ simulator on PC

1Xpectia
Basic Configuration
FZ2 Series
FZD Series (for 3D Measurements)
High-resolution, Low-distortion Lenses
Models
Lens model FZ-LEH5 FZ-LEH8 FZ-LEH12 FZ-LEH16 FZ-LEH25 FZ-LEH35 FZ-LEH50 FZ-LEH75 FZ-LEH100
Appearance
Focal length
5 mm 8 mm 12.5 mm 16 mm 25 mm 35 mm 50 mm 75 mm 100 mm
Brightness F2.8 F1.4 F1.4 F1.4 F1.4 F2 F2.8 F2.5 F2.8
Filter size M40.5 P0.5 M27.0 P0.5 M27.0 P0.5 M27.0 P0.5 M27.0 P0.5 M27.0 P0.5 M27.0 P0.5 M34.0 P0.5 M40.5 P0.5
�Controller integrated
with LCD
FZ-SLC15/
FZ-SLC100
2-cameraType
FZ2-300/FZ2-305
FZ2-500/FZ2-505
4-cameraType
FZ2-300-10/FZ2-305-10
FZ2-500-10/FZ2-505-10
CameraCable FZ-VS
Bend resistant CameraCable FZ-VSB
Right-angle CameraCable FZ-VSL
Long-distance CameraCable FZ-VS2
Long-distance Right-angle CameraCable FZ-VSL2
To uch Pen (accessory)
Cameras
CameraCable
Controllers
Intelligent Cameras
FZ-SZC15/
FZ-SZC100
Autofocus Cameras Digital Cameras
FZ-S/FZ-SC/
FZ-S2M/FZ-SC2M
*The FZ-SC2M/FZ-S2M Cameracan be connected only to aFZ2-5@@/FZ2-5@@-10 Controller.
�Box-type Controller
2-cameraType
FZ2-350/FZ2-355
FZ2-550/FZ2-555
4-cameraType
FZ2-350-10/FZ2-355-10
FZ2-550-10/FZ2-555-10
FZ-M08FZ-VM
LCD Monitor Monitor Cable Input Devices
CCTV Lenses
3Z4S-LE Series
High-resolution,
Low-distortion Lenses
FZ-LEH Series
Mouse or Trackball
(commercially available
deviceswith USB interface)
�Controller integrated
with LCD
3D Vision Camera
FZD-STC2M
FZD-CAL
FZD-500-10/FZD-505-10
High-resolution,
low-distortion Lenses
FZ-LEH Series
To uch Pen (accessory)
Controllers
CameraCable
3D Calibration Tool
FZ-S2M/
FZ-SC2M
Digital Camera
(Two Cameras of the same model are required.)
Integrated Camera
3D CameraBase Plate
FZD-CBS
FZD-CBM
FZD-CBL
*The Intelligent Cameraand Autofocus Cameracan be connected for 2D measurements.
Separate Cameras
Two Cablesrequired.
FZ-M08FZ-VM
LCD Monitor Monitor Cable Input Devices
�Box-type Controller
FZD-550-10/FZD-555-10
High-luminance
Pattern Lighting
FZD-LTW
FZD-LTPW
CCTV Lenses
3Z4S-LE Series
Illumination
Mouse or Trackball
(commercially available
deviceswith USB interface)
Cameras
CameraCable FZ-VS
Bend resistant CameraCable FZ-VSB
Right-angle CameraCable FZ-VSL
Long-distance CameraCable FZ-VS2
Long-distance Right-angle CameraCable FZ-VSL2
42 dia.38.7 34 dia.41.6 34 dia.37.0 33 dia.36.5 33 dia.39.5 34 dia.36.5 34 dia.55.0 36 dia.51.0 42 dia.70.0
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Ordering Information
FZ2 Series
Item Descriptions Model Remarks
Controllers
Integrated with
LCD
Can connect Cameras
other than 2-million-pixel
Digital Camera
Two-camera
Controller
NPN FZ2-300 With touch pen
PNP FZ2-305
Four-camera
Controller
NPN FZ2-300-10
PNP FZ2-305-10
Can connect all Camera
models
Two-camera
Controller
NPN FZ2-500
PNP FZ2-505
Four-camera
Controller
NPN FZ2-500-10
PNP FZ2-505-10
Box-type Can connect Cameras
other than 2-million-pixel
Digital Camera
Two-camera
Controller
NPN FZ2-350 –
PNP FZ2-355
Four-camera
Controller
NPN FZ2-350-10
PNP FZ2-355-10
Can connect all Camera
models
Two-camera
Controller
NPN FZ2-550
PNP FZ2-555
Four-camera
Controller
NPN FZ2-550-10
PNP FZ2-555-10
Cameras
Intelligent
Cameras
Narrow field of vision Color FZ-SLC15 Camera + Zoom, Autofocus Lens +
Intelligent Lighting
Wide field of vision FZ-SLC100
Autofocus
Camera
Narrow field of vision Color FZ-SZC15 Camera + Zoom, Autofocus Lens
Wide field of vision FZ-SZC100
Digital
Camera
300,000 Pixels Monochrome FZ-S CCTV Lens required
Color FZ-SC
2 million pixels Monochrome FZ-S2M
Color FZ-SC2M
Lenses
High-resolution, Low-distortion Lenses FZ-LEH5/LEH8/LEH12/
LEH16/
LEH25/LEH35/LEH50/
LEH75/
LEH100
Only for 2-million-pixels Camera
CCTV Lenses 3Z4S-LE Series –
Cables
Camera Cable FZ-VS Cable length: 2 m, 5 m, or 10 m *1
*1. The 10-m Cable cannot be connected to the FZ-SLC@@@ or FZ-SZC@@@ Cameras.
Bend resistant Camera Cables FZ-VSB Cable length: 2 m, 5 m, or 10 m *2
*2. The 10-m Cable cannot be connected to the FZ-S@2M, FZ-SLC@@@, or FZ-SZC@@@ Cameras.
Right-angle Camera Cable *3
*3. This Cable has an L-shaped connector on the Camera end.
FZ-VSL Cable length: 2 m, 5 m, or 10 m *1
Long-distance Camera Cable FZ-VS2 Cable length: 15 m *4
*4. The 15-m Cable cannot be connected to the FZ-SLC@@@ or FZ-SZC@@@ Cameras.
Long-distance Right-angle Camera Cable FZ-VSL2
Cable Extension Unit FZ-VSJ Up to two Extension Units and
three Cables can be connected.
Maximum cable length: 45 m *5
*5. The maximum cable length depends on the Camera being connected, and the model and length of the Cable being used.
Monitor Cable FZ-VM Cable length: 2 m or 5 m
Parallel Cable FZ-VP
Peripheral Devices
Diffusion
Plate for
Intelligent
Camera
Narrow field of vision FZ-SLC15-DL –
Wide field of vision FZ-SLC100-DL
LCD Monitor FZ-M08 For Box-type Controllers
USB Memory 256 MB FZ-MEM256 Capacity: 256 MB
1 GB FZ-MEM1G Capacity: 1 GB
VESA attachment FZ-VESA For installing LCD
integrated type controller
Desktop Standard FZ-DS
Mouse –
Recommended Products (Optical Mouse) ·
Microsoft Corporation: Compact Optical
Mouse, U81 Series
External lighting 3Z4S-LT Series –
Strobe Controller (for FZ Series Vision Sensors) Manufactured
by MORITEX
Corporation 3Z4S-LT
MLEK-C100E1TS 2
Required to control
external lighting from a Controller
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3Xpectia
FZD Series (for 3D Measurements)
CCTV Lenses
Models
Extension Tubes Precautions
• Do not use the 0.5-mm, 1.0-mm, and 2.0-mm Extension Tubes attached to
each other. Since these Extension Tubes are placed over the threaded sec-
tion of the Lens or other Extension Tube, the connection may loosen when
more than one 0.5-mm, 1.0-mm or 2.0-mm Extension Tube are used togeth-
er.
• Reinforcement may be required for combinations of Extension Tubes ex-
ceeding 30 mm if the Camera is subject to vibration.
Ratings and Specifications
Controllers
Item Name Model Remarks
Controllers Integrated with LCD NPN FZD-500-10 –
PNP FZD-505-10
Box-type NPN FZD-550-10
PNP FZD-555-10
Cameras 3D Vision Camera Color FZD-STC2M Integrated Camera
(installation distance: 24 cm max.)
Camera
peripherals
3D Camera Base Plate Short-distance Plate FZD-CBS Installation distance: max. 30 cm
Medium-distance Plate FZD-CBM Installation distance: 30 cm to 1 m
Long-distance Plate FZD-CBL Installation distance:1 to 2 m
3D Calibration tool FZD-CAL –
High-luminance
lighting
Line pattern FZD-LTW White LEDs
Original pattern FZD-LTPW White LEDs
Lens model 3Z4S-LE
ML-0614
3Z4S-LE
ML-0813
3Z4S-LE
ML-1214
3Z4S-LE
ML-1614
3Z4S-LE
ML-2514
3Z4S-LE
ML-3519
3Z4S-LE
ML-5018
3Z4S-LE
ML-7527
3Z4S-LE
ML-10035
Appearance
Focal length
6 mm 8 mm 12 mm 16 mm 25 mm 35 mm 50 mm 75 mm 100 mm
Brightness F1.4 F1.3 F1.4 F1.4 F1.4 F1.9 F1.8 F2.7 F3.5
Filter size M27 P0.5 M25.5 P0.5 M27 P0.5 M27 P0.5 M27 P0.5 M27 P0.5 M30.5 P0.5 M30.5 P0.5 M30.5 P0.5
30
30 dia.34.5
30 dia.34.5
30 dia.24.5
30 dia.24.5
30 dia.29
30 dia.37
32 dia.42.5
32 dia.
3
2 dia.43.9
Model 3Z4S-LE-ML-EXR
Contents Set of 7 tubes
(40 mm, 20 mm, 10 mm, 5 mm, 2.0 mm, 1.0 mm, and
0.5 mm)
Maximum outer diameter: 30 mm dia.
Model NPN Output FZ2-300 FZ2-300-10 FZ2-500 FZ2-500-10 FZ2-350 FZ2-350-10 FZ2-550 FZ2-550-10
PNP Output FZ2-305 FZ2-305-10 FZ2-505 FZ2-505-10 FZ2-355 FZ2-355-10 FZ2-555 FZ2-555-10
Connected Camera FZ-S, FZ-SC,
FZ-SLC15, FZ-SLC100,
FZ-SZC15, FZ-SZC100
FZ-S, FZ-SC,
FZ-SC2M, FZ-S2M,
FZ-SLC15, FZ-SLC100,
FZ-SZC15, FZ-SZC100
FZ-S, FZ-SC,
FZ-SLC15, FZ-SLC100,
FZ-SZC15, FZ-SZC100
FZ-S, FZ-SC,
FZ-S2M, FZ-SC2M,
FZ-SLC15 ,FZ-SLC100,
FZ-SZC15, FZ-SZC100
No. of Cameras 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4
Processing resolution 640x480 (HxV) 640x480 (HxV)/
1600x1200 (HxV) *1
640x480 (HxV) 640x480 (HxV)/
1600x1200 (HxV) *1
No. of scenes 32
Number
of
logged
images
*2
Connected
to a FZ-SC
Camera
Connected to
1 camera 71 243 71 243
Connected to
2 cameras 35x2 121x2 35x2 121x2
Connected to
4 cameras 18x4 60x4 18x4 60x4
Connected
to a
FZ-SC2M
Camera
Connected to
1 camera –39–39
Connected to
2 cameras – 19x2 – 19x2
Connected to
4 cameras –9x4–9x4
Operation Touch pen, mouse, etc. Mouse or similar device
Processing Items More than 80 image inspection and support items including:
Search (Pattern, Flexible Search , Fine Matching ), Edge (Edge Position, Edge Pitch, Scan Edge Position,
Scan Edge Width), Position (Circle Angle, ECM Search), Area (Gravity and Area, Labeling, Label Data),
OCR/OCV (Character Inspection, Model Dictionary), Color Data, Defect, Classification, Date Verification,
Position compensation, etc.
Settings Create series of processing steps by editing the flowchart (Help messages provided).
Serial communications RS-232C/422:1 channel
Network communications Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
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Cameras
LCD Monitor Camera Cable Extension Units
Parallel I/O 11 inputs (RESET, STEP, DSA, and DI 0 to 7), 26 outputs (RUN, BUSY, GATE, OR, READY, ERROR, STGOUT 0 to 3,
and DO 0 to 15)
Monitor interface Integrated Controller and LCD 12.1 inch TFT color LCD
(Resolution: XGA 1,024 x 768 dots)
Analog RGB video output, 1 channel
USB interface 4 channels (supports USB 1.1 and 2.0)
Power supply voltage 20.4 to 26.4 VDC
Current
con-
sump-
tion
Connected to FZ-SC@3.7 A max. 4.9 A max. 3.7 A max. 4.9 A max. 3.7 A max. 4.9 A max. 3.7 A max. 4.9 A max.
Connected to FZ-S@C@@@ 5 A max. 7.5 A max. 5 A max. 7.5 A max. 5 A max. 7.5 A max. 5 A max. 7.5 A max.
Connected to FZ-S@2M – 3.7 A max. 4.9 A max. – 3.7 A max. 4.9 A max.
Ambient temperature range Operating: 0 to 45°C, 0 to 50°C *3, Storage: -20 to 65°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Weight
approx. 3.2 kg approx. 3.4 kg approx. 3.2 kg approx. 3.4 kg approx. 1.8 kg approx. 1.9 kg approx. 1.8 kg approx. 1.9 kg
Accessories Touch pen (one, inside the front panel),
Please Read First, Instruction Manual (Setup),
6 mounting brackets
Please Read First, Instruction Manual (Setup)
*1. Connected to a 2-million-pixel Camera.
*2. The number of logged images will vary when connecting multiple Cameras with different models.
*3. The operating mode can be switched from the Controller Menu settings.
Model NPN Output FZ2-300 FZ2-300-10 FZ2-500 FZ2-500-10 FZ2-350 FZ2-350-10 FZ2-550 FZ2-550-10
PNP Output FZ2-305 FZ2-305-10 FZ2-505 FZ2-505-10 FZ2-355 FZ2-355-10 FZ2-555 FZ2-555-10
Item FZ-SLC100 FZ-SLC15 FZ-SZC100 FZ-SZC15 FZ-S FZ-SC FZ-S2M FZ-SC2M
Image elements Interline transfer reading all pixels, 1/3-inch CCD image elements Interline transfer reading
all pixels, 1/1.8-inch CCD
image elements
Color/Monochrome Color Monochrome Color Monochrome Color
Effective pixels 640x480 (HxV) 1600x1200 (HxV)
Pixel size 7.4x7.4 µm 4.4x4.4 µm
Shutter function Electronic shutter; select shutter speeds from 1/10 to 1/50,000 s
Partial function 12 to 480 lines 12 to 1200 lines
Frame rate (image read time) 80 fps (12.5 ms) 30 fps (33.3 ms)
Visual field 13 to
100 mm *1
2.9 to
14.9 mm *1
13 to
100 mm *1
2.9 to
14.9 mm *1*2
Select a lens according to the visual field and installation
distance.
Installation distance 70 to
190 mm *1
35 to
55 mm *1
77.5 to
197.5 mm *1
47.5 to
67.5 mm
LED class *3 (lighting) Class 2 –
Ambient temperature range Operating: 0 to 50°C
Storage: -25 to 60°C (with no icing or condensation)
Operating: 0 to 40°C
Storage: -25 to 65°C (with no
icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no icing or condensation)
Weight
approx. 670 g approx. 700 g
approx. 500 g approx. 55 g approx. 76 g
Accessories Instruction Sheet and hexagonal wrench Instruction Sheet
*1. Tolerance: ±5% max.
*2. The length of the visual field is the lengths along the Y axis.
*3. Applicable standards: IEC 60825-1: 1993 + A1: 1997 + A2: 2001, EN 60825-1: 1994 + A1: 2002 + A2: 2001
Item FZ-M08
Size 8.4 inches
Type Liquid crystal color TFT
Resolution 1,024 x 768 dots
Input signal Analog RGB video input, 1 channel
Power supply
voltage
12.6 to 26.4 VDC
Current
consumption
approx. 0.7 A max.
Ambient
temperature range
Operating: 0 to 50°C,
storage: -25 to 60°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient
humidity range
Operating and storage: 35% to 85%
(with no icing or condensation)
Weight approx. 1,2 kg
Accessories Instruction Sheet and 4 mounting brackets
Item FZ-VSJ
Power supply
voltage *1
*1. A power supply must be connected to the Strobe Controller and Camera
when connecting a FZ-SLC100/SLC15/SZC100/SZC15 and using a Strobe
Controller (3Z4S-LT MLEK-C100E1TS2.)
11.5 to 13.5 VDC
Current
consumption *2
*2. The current consumption is when every Camera and Strobe Controller is
connected to a power supply.
1.5 A max.
Ambient
temperature range
Operating: 0 to 50°C,
storage: -25 to 60°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient
humidity range
Operating and storage: 35% to 85%
(with no icing or condensation)
Maximum Units
connectable
2 Units per Camera
Weight approx. 240 g
Accessories Instruction Sheet and 4 mounting screws
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