Omron fh series Startup Guide

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Contents
1. Related Manuals ................................................................................. 4
2. Terms and Definitions ........................................................................ 5
3. Precautions ........................................................................................ 6
4. Overview ............................................................................................. 7
5. Applicable Devices and Device Configuration ................................ 8
5.1. Applicable Devices ............................................................................... 8
5.2. Device Configuration ............................................................................ 9
6. EtherCAT Connection Procedure ................................................... 10
6.1. Workflow ............................................................................................ 10
6.2. Preparation for the Controller Setup ................................................... 10
6.3. Installation of ESI Files ....................................................................... 16
6.4. EtherCAT Communications Setup ...................................................... 17
6.5. Controller Settings .............................................................................. 24
7. Appendix Saving and Loading a Project ........................................ 29
7.1. Saving a Project ................................................................................. 29
7.2. Loading and Downloading a Project ................................................... 31
8. Appendix Troubleshooting .............................................................. 34
8.1. Factors Causing EtherCAT Communications To Be Unavailable, and Corrective Actions
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8.2. How to Check for Errors ..................................................................... 35
9. Appendix ECAT[i] Structure Elements ........................................... 38
10. Revision History ............................................................................... 39

Omron fh series Specifications

General

Type	Machine Vision System
Series	FH Series
Power Supply	24 VDC
Storage Temperature	-20 to 60°C
Humidity	35 to 85% RH (non-condensing)
Image Sensor	CMOS
Processing Speed	High-speed processing
Connectivity	Ethernet
I/O	Digital I/O
Operating System	Embedded OS
I/O Ports	Ethernet, USB