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Connecting with RS-232C

10-1 Introduction to RS-232C Connections ..............................................446

10-2 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with RS-232C No-proto-

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Connecting with RS-232C

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Default Chapter6
- Meanings of Alert Symbols6
- Meanings of Signal Words6
- Precautions for Safe Use7
- Precautions for Correct Use9
- Table of Contents11
1 Introduction21
FQ2-S4-Series Vision Sensors22
Measurement Process23
Startup Display and Display Elements24
- Startup Display24
- Display Elements25
Basic Operational Flow26
2 Installation and Connections27
System Configuration28
Part Names and Functions31
- Touch Finder33
- Sensor Data Units34
Installation35
- FQ2-S4@@@@@ (Sensors with Built-In Lighting)35
- FQ2-S4@-@@@ (Sensors with C-Mounts)36
- Lens Selection37
- Installation Precautions40
- Mounting to DIN Track41
- Mounting to a Control Panel41
- Using the Touch Finder as a Portable Device (with Battery)42
- Mounting to DIN Track43
Wiring44
- I/O Signal Circuit Diagrams45
- Power Supply Specifications When a Switching Regulator Is Connected45
- Attaching the LED Warning Label45
- Charging the Battery53
Setting up Ethernet55
- Connecting to Sensors from the Touch Finder55
- Connecting to Sensors from External Devices such as Plcs56
- Connecting to Sensors from a Computer Using the PC Tool56
3 Taking Images59
Selecting a Sensor for Configuration60
Setting Conditions for Taking Images61
Adjusting Image Quality62
- Adjusting the Focus62
- Adjusting Image Brightness with External Lighting63
- Adjusting the Brightness63
- Taking Clear Images of Moving Objects66
- Improving the Image Quality of Metallic and Other Shiny Surfaces67
- Adjusting the Colors of the Image (White Balance) (Only for Sensors with Color Cameras)68
Adjusting the Timing of Taking Images69
- Delaying the Image Capture Timing from the Trigger Input69
- Adjusting External Lighting Timing70
- Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple Sensors70
Adjusting the Images that Were Taken71
- Image Adjustment71
- Filtering the Images (Filter Items)72
- Compensating for Position Offset (Position Compensation Items)77
- Search Position Compensation81
- Edge Rotation Position Compensation88
4 Setting up Inspections91
Inspection Item Selection Guide92
Setup Procedure for Inspection Items95
Configuring Inspection Items96
- Adding New Inspection Items96
- Modifying Existing Inspection Items97
- Deleting Inspection Items97
Reading and Verifying Character Strings98
- Character String Recognition98
- Characters that Can be Recognized98
- Setup Procedure for Character Recognition99
- Setting the Measurement Parameters105
- Changing the Output Code for Errors (Default: NG)106
- Troubleshooting Unstable Read Results106
- Using Model Dictionaries to Recognize Custom Characters107
- Outputting Read Characters to an External Device112
- Measurement Data that Can be Used for External Outputs and Calculations112
- Measurement Data that Can be Logged for OCR113
- Failure to Read Characters113
Reading Bar Codes114
- Bar Codes114
- Setup Procedure for Bar Code115
- Reflect in Total Judgement118
- Detail Settings118
- Outputting Read Characters to an External Device119
- Changing the Character String that Is Output for Read Errors119
- Changing the Items that Are Displayed on the Test Measurement and Run Display120
- Unstable Reading Results120
- Measurement Data that Can be Used for External Outputs and Calculations120
- Measurement Data that Can be Logged (Bar Code)121
- Errors121
Reading 2D-Codes122
- Codes122
- Setup Procedure for 2D-Code123
- Reflect in Total Judgement127
- Detail Settings127
- Outputting Read Characters to an External Device127
- Changing the Character String that Is Output for Read Errors128
- Changing the Items that Are Displayed on the Test Measurement and Run Display128
- Unstable Reading Results128
- Measurement Data that Can be Used for External Outputs and Calculations129
- Measurement Data that Can be Logged (2D Code)129
- Errors129
Reading DPM 2D Codes130
- Codes (DPM)130
- Setup Procedure for 2D-Code (DPM)130
- Detailed Parameters135
- Outputting Read Characters to an External Device136
- Changing the Character String that Is Output for Read Errors137
- Measurement Data that Can be Used for External Outputs and Calculations 135 Inspection Data that Can be Logged137
- If an Error Occurs138
Inspecting with the Search Inspection Item139
- Search Inspection Item139
- Setup Procedure for the Search Inspection Item139
- Increasing Measurement Position Accuracy141
- Obtaining Multiple Results Simultaneously141
- Select the Results to Output142
- Reflect in Total Judgement142
- Unstable Search Results143
- Increasing Processing Speed143
- Editing the Model and Measurement Regions144
- Errors148
Inspecting with the Shape Search II Inspection Item149
- Shape Search II Inspection Item149
- Setup Procedure for the Shape Search II Inspection Item149
- Obtaining Multiple Results Simultaneously151
- Select the Results to Output152
- Reflect in Total Judgement152
- Unstable Shape Search II Results153
- Increasing Processing Speed154
- Editing the Model Regions and Measurement Region154
- Errors156
Inspecting with the Sensitive Search Inspection Item157
- Sensitive Search Inspection Item157
- Setup Procedure for the Sensitive Search Inspection Item157
- Reflect in Total Judgement159
- Increasing Measurement Position Accuracy159
- Select the Results to Output159
- Changing the Number Region Divisions160
- Inspecting Plain Regions160
- Unstable Search Results160
- Increasing Processing Speed161
- Editing the Model Regions and Measurement Region161
- Errors163
Inspecting with the Edge Position Inspection Item164
- Edge Position164
- Setup Procedure for Edge Position164
- Reflect in Total Judgement166
- Changing Edge Detection Conditions (Sensors with Monochrome Cameras Only)166
- Unstable Edge Position Results166
- Increasing Processing Speed for Edge Position169
- Measurement Data that Can be Used for External Outputs and Calculations169
- Measurement Data that Can be Logged for Edge Position169
- Errors170
Inspecting with the Edge Width Inspection Item171
- Edge Width Inspection Item171
- Setup Procedure for Edge Width Inspection Item171
- Changing Edge Detection Conditions (Sensors with Monochrome Cameras Only)173
- Reflect in Total Judgement173
- Unstable Edge Width Results (Sensors with Color Cameras)173
- Increasing Edge Width Processing Speed173
- Measurement Data that Can be Used for External Outputs and Calculations173
- Measurement Data that Can be Logged for Edge Width174
- Errors174
Inspecting with the Edge Pitch Inspection Item175
- Edge Pitch Inspection Item175
- Setup Procedure for Edge Width Inspection Item175
- Changing Edge Detection Conditions (Sensors with Monochrome Cameras Only)177
- Reflect in Total Judgement177
- Unstable Edge Pitch Results (Sensors with Color Cameras Only)177
- Increasing Edge Pitch Processing Speed177
- Measurement Data that Can be Used for External Outputs and Calculations178
- Measurement Data that Can be Logged for Edge Pitch178
- Errors178
Inspecting with Color Data Inspection Item180
- Color Data Inspection Item180
- Setup Procedure for Color Data Inspection Item180
- Reflect in Total Judgement182
- Measurement Data that Can be Used for External Outputs and Calculations182
- Measurement Data that Can be Logged (Color Data)183
- Increasing Processing Speed for Color Data183
Inspecting with the Area Inspection Item184
- Area Inspection Item184
- Setup Procedure for Area184
- Reflect in Total Judgement186
- Unstable Area Results186
- Changing the Area Detection Conditions188
- Increasing Processing Speed for Area188
- Measurement Data that Can be Used for External Outputs and Calculations189
- Measurement Data that Can be Logged for Area189
- Errors189
Inspecting with the Labeling Inspection Item190
- Labeling190
- Setup Procedure for Labeling Inspection Item190
- Unstable Labeling Results192
- Changing the Label Detection Conditions194
- Changing the Label Extraction Conditions195
- Sorting Extracted Labels195
- Reflect in Total Judgement196
- Editing the Measurement Region196
- Increasing the Processing Speed197
- Measurement Data that Can be Used for External Outputs and Calculations197
- Measurement Data that Can be Logged for Labeling198
- Errors198
Calculations and Judgements Using Inspection Item Data199
- Calculation199
- Examples for Calculation201
- Procedure (Calculation)201
- Function List203
5 Testing and Saving Settings215
Performing Test Measurements216
- Performing Test Measurements with Samples216
- Performing Test Measurements with Saved Images (Re-Measuring)216
Shortening the Measurement Takt Time218
- Checking the Measurement Takt Time218
- Increasing Image Input Speed219
- Changing the Image Input Mode220
Adjusting the Judgement Parameters221
- Adjusting Judgement Parameters While Looking at Measurement Results221
- Setting up the Best Judgement Parameters Automatically221
Checking a List of All Inspection Item Results223
Saving Data to the Sensor224
6 Operation225
Starting Operation226
- Run Mode Display226
- Moving to Run Mode226
Configuring the Run Mode Display228
Checking the Trend of Measurement Results with Graphs230
- Trend Monitor230
- Histograms231
Adjusting Judgement Parameters During Operation233
- Preparations233
- Changing the Judgement Parameters in Run Mode233
7 Convenient Functions235
Changing the Scene to Change the Line Process236
- What Are Scenes236
- Creating New Scenes237
- Changing Scene Names, Copying Scenes, and Deleting Scenes237
- Switching Scenes from an External Device237
- Setting the Startup Scene238
Calibration239
- Setting the Calibration Pattern240
- Selecting the Calibration Pattern to Use245
Display Functions246
- Image Zoom246
- Displaying a Live Image246
- Displaying a Frozen Image246
- Displaying a Saved Image247
- Updating the Display and Measurement Results Only for NG Measurement Results247
- Automatically Changing to the Display for any Sensor with an NG Result248
- Hiding the Menu248
- Turning ON/OFF the Touch Finder Backlight248
- Changing the Brightness of the Touch Finder248
Monitoring the Signal I/O Status249
Connecting to more than One Sensor250
- Setting the Sensors to Connect250
- Selecting the Display When more than One Sensor Is Connected252
Logging Measurement Data and Image Data254
- Logging Procedure254
- Logging All Data (File Logging)255
- File Format258
- Checking Recent Measurement Trends (Recent Results Logging)260
Saving Sensor Settings264
- Backing up Settings in External Memory264
- Restoring Data to the Sensor from External Memory265
SD Card Operations266
- Inserting and Removing SD Cards267
- Checking the Available Space on the SD Card268
- Formatting an SD Card268
Convenient Functions for Operation269
- Setting a Password to Prevent Unwanted Changes269
- Capturing the Displayed Image270
- Saving the Currently Displayed Camera Image270
- Setting the Startup Run Display Pattern271
- Specifying the Sensors to Connect Continuously271
- Monitoring and Setting up a Sensor from Two Touch Finders271
Convenient Functions for Setup273
- Making Settings with Stored Images273
Setting the Retry Function275
- Retry Function275
Functions Related to the System279
- Turning off the Integrated Sensor Lighting (Only Sensors with Built-In Lighting)279
- Switching the Display Language279
- Setting the Time on the Touch Finder279
- Initializing the Sensor and Touch Finder279
- Restarting the Sensor and Touch Finder279
- Checking Versions279
- Checking the Touch Finder Battery Level280
- Changing the Sensor Name280
- Checking Available Memory in the Sensor280
- Correcting the Touch Screen Positions of the Touch Finder280
- Setting the Resolution of Measurement Objects Displayed on the PC Tool280
- Rotating the Touch Finder Image by 180280
- Changing the Sensor's BUSY Indicator280
- Setting the Inspection Timeout Time280
8 Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with a Parallel Connection281
Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with the Sensor's Standard Parallel Connection282
- Basic Operation with a Parallel Connection282
- Setting the Measurement Trigger283
- Setting the Outputs288
- Controlling the Sensor from an External Device294
Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with a Parallel Interface Sensor Data Unit304
- Overview304
- Setting the Measurement Trigger304
- Setting Output Data305
- Aligning the Data Output Timing with the External Device310
- Changing the Settings of the I/O Signals318
- Controlling Operation from an External Device319
9 Connecting through Ethernet329
Introduction330
Outputting Data and Controlling Operation through Ethernet/Ip331
- Introduction to Ethernet/Ip331
- FQ2 Communications for Ethernet/Ip Connections333
- Setting up Ethernet/Ip Communications337
- Tag Data Link Setting Methods340
- Setting the Data to Output Automatically after Measurements343
- Memory Assignments and Commands350
- Timing Chart for Ethernet/Ip Communications368
- Sample Ladder Programming373
PLC Link Connections374
- Setting up PLC Link Communications377
- Setting the Data to Output Automatically after Measurements379
- Memory Assignments for PLC Link Communications387
- Timing Chart for PLC Link Communications400
- Sample Ladder Programming402
Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with TCP No-Protocol Communications403
- Communications403
- Commands403
- Setting up No-Protocol Communications404
- Setting the Data to Output Automatically after Measurements405
- Controlling the Sensor from an External Device (Procedure for No-Protocol Command/Response Communications)411
- Command List413
Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with FINS/TCP No-Protocol Commands432
- Introduction to FINS Commands432
- Setting up Communications (FINS/TCP)433
- List of FINS Commands434
- FINS Command Details435
10 Connecting with RS-232C447
Introduction to RS-232C Connections448
Controlling Operation and Outputting Data with RS-232C No-Protocol Communications449
- Setting up No-Protocol Communications450
- Setting the Data to Output Automatically after Measurements451
- Controlling the Sensor from an External Device (Procedure for No-Protocol Command/Response Communications)451
11 Troubleshooting453
Error Histories454
Error Messages456
Basic Troubleshooting457
12 Appendices459
Menu Tables460
- Image Tab Page460
- Inspect Tab Page463
- In/Out Tab Page476
- Test Tab Page481
- Run Tab Page (from Setup Display)482
- Tool482
- Common Menu Commands492
External Reference Parameters493
- Color Gray Filter493
- Weak Smoothing494
- Strong Smoothing494
- Dilate494
- Erosion, Median, Extract Edges, Extract Horizontal Edges, Extract495
- Background Suppression495
- Shape Search Position Compensation497
- Search Position Compensation499
- Edge Position Compensation501
- Two-Edge Position Compensation504
- Two-Edge Midpoint Compensation507
- Edge Rotation Position Compensation511
- Bar Code514
- Code516
- Codes (DPM)518
- Ocr521
- Search531
- Sensitive Search534
- Shape Search II537
- Edge Position540
- Edge Width541
- Edge Pitch542
- Area544
- Color Data546
- Labeling548
Specifications and Dimensions552
- Sensor552
- Touch Finder559
- Battery Specifications560
- Sensor Data Units563
- System Requirements for PC Tool for FQ566
- Options566
Updating the Software571
- Step 1 Update the Software for the PC Tool or Touch Finder571
- Step 2 Update the Software for the Sensor571
Connecting a Previous Touch Finder (FQ-D30/D31)572
- To the FQ2-S Sensor572
- Connecting a Previous Touch Finder (FQ-D30/D31) to the FQ2-S Sensor572
LED Safety577
- Warning Label577
Requirements from Regulations and Standards578
- Requirements from Regulations and Stan- Dards578
- For Europe578
- For Europe580
- For Europe581
Detailed Ethernet/Ip Communications Specifications582
Index586
Revision History592

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