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Vision System FH/FHV/FZ5 Series User’s Manual (Z365)

This method extracts parts with color changes as edges to perform measurement.

Edges are found through color changes in the measurement region.

A-5-3 Edge Detection Measurement

When calculating the X coordinate of this edge

Measurement

region

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Default Chapter16
- Table of Contents16
Sections in this Manual17
Contents17
Terms and Conditions Agreement24
- Warranty, Limitations of Liability24
Safety Precautions26
Precautions for Safe Use28
Precautions for Correct Use33
Regulations and Standards39
- All Series39
- FH-1000/2000/3000/5000 Series39
- FH-L Series40
- FHV Series41
- FZ5 Series/Fz5-L Series41
Revision History42
- Overview43
- Checking the System Configuration44
  - System Configuration44
  - Functional Comparison between the FH-Series, FHV-Series and FZ5-Series Controllers45
- Flow of Application49
  - Features51
- Basic Mechanism for Measurements52
- Support for a Variety of Scenes and Measurement Lines54
  - Basic Operations57
- Preparing the Controller and Cameras58
Basic Knowledge about Operations62
- Inputting Values62
- Inputting Text63
- Selecting Files and Folders66
- Available Operations in Select File Window69
- Using the Zoom Function70
- Setting Figures71
- Changing the Image Mode and Other Display Contents80
- Changing the Display Ratio81
Checking System Information83
Checking the Memory Consumption and Percentage of Memory Used87
Capturing Screen Images88
Saving Settings before Turning off the Power and Restarting90
- Saving the Setting to the Controller [Data Save]90
- Device Information Storage Tool91
- Restarting the Controller: [System Restart]93
Initializing the Controller95
Turning off the LCD97
- Turning off the LCD [LCD OFF]97
- Restoring Power to the LCD97
- Setting the Controller99
Selecting Language [Startup Settings]100
Setting the Status at Startup [Startup Settings]101
Setting Communication [Startup Settings]104
Setting Operation Mode [Startup Settings]110
- Setting the Operation Mode111
- Parallel Processing127
Checking the Camera Connections: [Camera Connection]137
Setting the Trigger Delay [Inter-Camera Setting]138
Setting the SHTOUT Signal [Output Signal Settings]141
Setting the Conditions Related to Communications144
Setting Date/Time [Date/Time Settings]145
Setting Fan Control [Fan Control Setting]147
- Setting]147
Setting the Pulse Width for the STEP Input Detection [STEP Signal Filter Setting]148
Setting Encoder Trigger [Encoder Trigger Setting]149
Setting Network Drive [Network Drive Setting]151
Setting Screen Capture [Screen Capture Setting]155
Setting the Conditions that Are Related to Operation During Measurement [Measurement Conditions]156
Setting Logging Conditions [Logging Setting]158
Setting Operation Log [Operation Log Setting]159
Setting the Operation at Error [Error Operation Setting]160
Setting Character Code Using Macro/Variable Function [Macro/Variable Function Setting]162
- Setting Character Code Using Macro/Variable Function162
  - Function Setting]162
  - Creating Measurement Scenes164
- What Is a Scene164
- Creating a Scene167
- Editing Processing Units in Scenes169
- Displaying and Checking Processing Branches in a Scene172
- Using Variables to Edit the Flow [TDM Editor]176
- Executing Test Measurements233
- Key Points for Adjustment235
  - Stabilizing Measurements235
  - Shortening Processing Time237
- Useful Functions for Operation238
- Useful Functions for Operation257
  - Remeasuring Saved Images [Remeasurement]257
  - Improving Adjustment Efficiency [Judgement Result Monitoring]258
- Analyzing Inspection and Measurement Results [NG Analyzer]259
- Updating the Reference Position Data for a Unit in the Measurement Flow [Update Standard Position Tool]268
- Managing Images Used for Model Registration and Reference [Registered Image Manager]272
- Verifying Calibration Results [Calibration Support Tool]277
  - Data Setting277
    - Increasing/Switching Measurement Scenes279
- What Is a Scene Group280
- Switching the Scene or Scene Group282
  - Switching the Scene282
  - Switching Scene Groups282
Editing Scenes [Scene Maintenance]284
- Copying Scenes284
- Deleting Scenes284
- Renaming a Scene and Adding a Description285
Editing Scene Groups [Scene Maintenance]286
- Copying and Deleting Scene Groups286
- Renaming the Scene Group Name287
Saving Scene Groups in External Storage [Scene Group Saving Destination Settings]288
Increasing the Number of Scenes in a Group to more than 128 Scenes [Conversion Scene Group Data Tool]290
Section 8 Setting Windows297
Windows297
- Types of Windows297
- Overview of Window Navigation298
- Main Window (Layout 0): Adjustment Window (Default)299
- Main Window (Layout 1): Run Window (Default)304
Adjustment Windows and Run Windows305
- Main Window (Layout 0): Adjustment Window (Default)305
- Main Window (Layout 1): Run Window (Default)306
- Main Window (Layout 1): Switching to the Run Window306
- Main Window (Layout 1): Switching to the Adjustment Window307
Arranging Windows [Layout Functions]8-14308
- Arranging Window Elements (Layout Modification)308
- Arranging Windows [Layout Functions]308
- Setting the Behavior of Output Signals for each Layout [Layout Settings]319
- Switching Layout Numbers in the Main Window [Layout Switching]320
- Judgement Pane321
- Information Pane321
- Toolbox Pane322
- Measurement Pane324
- Flow Display Pane324
- Detail Result Pane325
- Image Container Pane326
- Error Pane329
- Image File Display Pane331
- Label Pane333
- Extended Window Parts334
- Login Account Display Window (Mdi_Disploginuser.dll)334
- Data Grid Window (Mdi_Datagrid.dll)335
- Login Account Display Window (Mdi_Disploginuser.dll)341
- Setting Dialog Box Display Button Window (Mdi_Dispsetupbtn.dll)342
- Text Display Window (Mdi_Disptext.dll)345
- Custom Dialog Display Button Window (Mdi_Executebtn.dll)347
- Macro Trigger Window (Mdi_Mcrtrigger.dll)350
- Message Box Display Window (Mdi_Msgbox. Dll)351
- Value Input Window (Mdi_Numbox.dll)352
- Data Settings Button Window (Mdi_Setdatabtn.dll)354
- Simple Data Grid Window (Mdi_Simpledatagrid.dll)357
- Troubleshooting360
Creating a Custom Dialog Box [Custom Dialog Functions]8-67361
- Flow of Use361
- Creating a Custom Dialog Box [Custom Dialog Functions]361
- Custom Dialog Tool361
- Custom Dialog Tool362
- Launching Your Custom Dialog Box380
  - Saving/Loading Data381
- Saving Data to the FH Series/Fz5 Series383
  - About Saving Areas383
  - External Drive Names385
  - Using External Storage Devices386
  - Shared Folder on a Computer Connected to the Network386
- Saving Settings Data to the Flash Memory387
- Saving Setting Data to the Controller Ramdisk or an External Storage Device388
  - Saving Setting Data to the Controller Ramdisk or an External388
  - Storage Device388
- Saving Logged Images in the Controller Memory (RAM) to a Ramdisk or an External Storage Device390
- Copying or Moving Files between the Controller Ramdisk and an External Storage Device392
- Loading Settings Data from the Controller Ramdisk or an External Storage Device to the Sensor Controller393
- Backing up Sensor Controller Setting Data [Configuration Copy]395
  - Before Backing up395
  - Backing up Sensor Controller Settings397
  - Restoring Saved Settings407
  - Troubleshooting410
- Copying Settings for each Line in Multi-Line Random-Trigger Mode [Line Maintenance]412
  - Copying Settings for each Line in Multi-Line Random-Trigger412
  - Mode [Line Maintenance]412
  - Before Use of Line Maintenance413
  - Line Maintenance Tool Operations416
  - Operating with Functional Limitations424
  - Troubleshooting427
- Saving Image Files to a Ramdisk or an External Storage Device [Image File Save]428
  - Saving Image Files to a Ramdisk or an External Storage Device428
- Outputting a List of Scene Data Setting Values [Setting Values Download/Upload Tools]431
  - Downloading Setting Values431
  - Outputting a List of Scene Data Setting Values431
  - About Downloaded CSV Files432
  - Uploading Setting Values433
- Saving/Loading Layout Settings [Layout Upload, Download Tool]435
  - Advanced Usage437
- Remotely Operating the Controller [Remote Operation]439
  - Environment Settings441
  - Connection Method for Remote Operation446
  - Terminating Remote Operation449
  - Differences from Local Operation and Limitations450
- Multi-Trigger Imaging Processing with any Timing [Multi-Trigger Imaging]451
  - Multi-Trigger Imaging Processing with any Timing451
  - [Multi-Trigger Imaging]451
  - Settings for Multi-Trigger Imaging452
  - Restrictions453
  - Restrictions454
  - Setting Methods455
  - About Multi-Input Function (Multi-Trigger Imaging)459
  - Troubleshooting464
- Limiting User Operations [Security Settings]465
  - Setting Accounts (Account List)465
  - Setting Layout Restrictions469
  - Setting User Group Operation Restrictions470
  - Saving/Loading/Deleting the Security Settings472
- Recording the Operation History [Operation Log]476
  - Using the Operation Log476
  - Operation Log Format479
Setting the Keyboard Layout for the Controller [Keyboard Layout Selection Tool]480
- Setting the Keyboard Layout for the Controller480
Switching User Accounts481
- Logging in481
- Logging out482
Customizing Communication Commands [Communication Command Macro]483
Extending the Functions in a Measurement Flow or Scene [Scene Control Macro Tool]484
Positioning Workpieces for Stage and Robot Applications [Alignment Function]485
- Overview485
- Positioning Workpieces for Stage and Robot Applications485
- [Alignment Function]485
- Execution of Calibration488
- Troubleshooting495
- Alignment496
- Alignment Processing Items503
Section 11 What to Do!506
Error Messages and Troubleshooting506
Faq513
- During Start-Up513
- During Operation514
- For Measurement515
- About Parallel Interface516
- Serial Interface (RS-232C/422 Connection)517
- Camera with Lighting Controller518
Appendices519
Menu List520
External Tool List523
FHV Series Processing Items524
FHV Series Tools527
Measurement Mechanism528
- A-5-1 Color Processing Mechanism528
- Color Processing Mechanism528
- A-5-2 Search Processing Mechanism529
- A-5-3 Edge Detection Measurement532
- A-5-4 Defect Detection Measurement536
- A-5-5 Handling Coordinates537
Image File538
About Number of Logging Images541
About Max. Number of Loading Images During Multi-Input545
About Memories Usable with FH Series/Fz5 Series547
Memory Usage Guidance for Processing Items548
Memory Display Image on PLC I/O553
Sharing Data Within the Controller [User Data Tool555
- A-12-1 Setting Procedure for User Data555
About Limits on the Number of Image Input Processing Items Used557
Operation Log Input Information List558
Character Code Table571
List for Processing Item Identifier572

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