Omron FQ2-S Smart Camera Quick Start Guide

1-1 Connections and Wiring

Connecting the Sensor:

• Connect the Sensor to the Touch Finder or Computer using the FQ-WN0 Ethernet Cable.
• Connect the I/O Cable to the Sensor. This cable includes power supply and I/O lines. Connect the necessary wires.

Wiring Details:

The sensor uses the following connections:

• Power: Brown wire for 24 VDC, Blue wire for GND (0 V).
• Signals:
• Pink wire: TRIG (Measurement trigger input, single trigger)
• Black wire: OUT0 (OR) (Overall judgement output)
• Orange wire: OUT1 (BUSY) (Indicates that processing is in progress)
• Light blue wire: OUT2 (ERROR) (Indicates an error has occurred)
• Gray wire: IN0
• Green wire: IN1
• Red wire: IN2
• White wire: IN3
• Purple wire: IN4
• Yellow wire: IN5

Important Notes:

• For the TRIG signal, use a no-contact output device (e.g., SSR or PLC transistor output). Using a contact (e.g., relay) may cause multiple triggers due to contact bounce.
• The TRIG signal is not received while the BUSY signal is ON. Ensure the BUSY signal is OFF before activating the TRIG signal.

Connection Examples:

• Example 1 (Parallel I/O Control): Shows a setup where measurements are performed upon trigger input, with the overall judgement output.
• Example 2 (Ethernet Control): Shows a setup for Ethernet control, including connections to a PLC and trigger sensor.

Multiple Unit Connections: A diagram illustrates connecting multiple sensors (up to 32) via a switching hub.

1-2 Mounting

Checking Mounting Position:

• Refer to the optical charts in the User's Manual to determine the correct installation distance based on the required field of view.
• The horizontal field of view is shown in the optical chart. The vertical field of view varies by sensor model (approx. 60% of horizontal for FQ2-S, approx. 90% for FQ2-S-08).
• Example: For a 30 mm field of view, the FQ2-S sensor needs to be installed at a distance of 115 mm.

Mounting the Sensor:

• Attach the Mounting Bracket (FQ-XL) to the Sensor.
• Mount the Sensor securely in the correct position.

1-3 Starting the Sensor

1. Power ON the Sensor.
2. Power ON the Touch Finder. Ensure the power switch on the side of the Touch Finder is also turned ON.

Installing the PC Tool

To use the PC Tool:

1. Register as a member.
2. Download the PC Tool software.
3. Install the PC Tool on your computer.

Network Settings (for direct PC-Sensor connection):

• IP Address: 10.5.5.101
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Note: If connecting via a hub with a DHCP server, these settings may not be necessary.

Starting the PC Tool: Click [Start] → [All Programs] → [OMRON] → [FQ] → [PC tool for FQ] from the Windows Start Menu.

Language Selection: Select the desired display language for the Touch Finder interface.

2-1 Image Setup

Ensure the image is stable and adjust brightness and image input timing.

1. Focus the Image:
• Press [Camera setup].
• The camera image will be displayed.
• Use the slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust the shutter speed.
• Use the focus adjustment screw on the top of the Sensor to fine-tune the focus. A higher value indicates better focus.
• Press [OK].
2. Adjust the Brightness:
• Adjust the shutter speed so the Sensor captures the measurement object at a suitable brightness.
• If the image is still too dark, increase the gain.
• Press [ ] and then [Shutter speed].
3. Adjust Image Input Timing:
• Press [Trigger setup].
• Adjust the trigger delay (the time from trigger input until image capture).
• Select the image captured at the best timing.
• Press [OK].

Notes:

• The [HDR] function can improve image quality for shiny objects. Refer to the User's Manual for details.
• Attach the included Polarizing Filter if reflections cause image blur.

2-2 Measurement Settings

Select inspection items and register a reference image for measurement.

1. Select Inspection Items:
• Press [Inspect], then [Inspection].
• Press an unused inspection item number and then [Add item.] from the menu.
• Example: Registering 'Search' as a measurement method. Press [Search].
2. Register Measurement Reference:
• Press [Teach].
• Place the object to be used as the measurement reference in front of the camera.
• Move the rectangle to enclose the characteristic part for position compensation.
• Check the area, press the [OK] button, then press the [TEACH] button. The characteristic part and reference position will be registered.
3. Adjust Judgement Parameters:
• Press [Judgement].
• Adjust the judgement parameters by inputting sample images. Press the parameter to set and adjust the upper and lower limits for an OK judgement.
• Press [OK].

Calculation Settings: Use calculation settings to perform operations based on results from multiple inspection items (refer to User's Manual).

2-3 I/O Settings

These settings allow modification of data output to external devices and input signal assignments. Normally, changes are not required. You can output individual judgement results or input commands for model registration.

Refer to the User's Manual for details.

3. Testing

Test the sensor with samples to ensure correct measurements are possible. In Test Mode, measurements occur continuously without trigger input. Results are displayed but not output externally.

1. Perform Tests:
• Press [Test], then [Continous test].
• Press [Graphics+Details].
• Continuous measurements will run. Input sample images to verify judgements.
2. Adjust Judgement Parameters (if needed):
• If judgements are incorrect, press [ ].
• Press [Adjust judgement].
• Press [ ].
• Press [Auto judgement]. This automatically sets the best judgement parameters using prepared samples. Use [OK Teach] for good samples and [NG Teach] for bad samples, repeating for at least two samples each.

4. Operation

1. Switch to Run Mode:
• Press [Run], then [Switch to Run mode].
2. Save Settings:
• Press [ ].
• Press [Yes] to save settings before switching to Run Mode.
3. Execute Measurements:
• Measurements will run according to trigger signal input.
• Measurement results will be output to external devices.

Menu Structure

The menu provides access to various settings:

• Setup Mode: For setting and adjusting inspection items.
  • [Image] Tab: Camera setup, Trigger setup, Image adjustment.
  • [Inspect] Tab: Select inspection items, register reference images and standard values. Includes items like Search, Shape Search, Sensitive Search, Edge Position, OCR, Bar Code, 2D Code.
  • [In/Out] Tab: Settings for outputting measurement results (Log setting, I/O setting, I/O monitor).
  • [Test] Tab: Test and adjust settings (Continuous test, Save data).
• Run Mode: Executes measurements based on settings configured in Setup Mode.