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Checking the Available Space on the SD Card

Before saving data to the SD card, use the following display to make sure that there is sufficient space available

on the SD card.

(Setup Mode or Run Mode) − [TF settings] − [SD card] − [SD card information]

Formatting an SD Card

(Setup Mode or Run Mode) − [TF settings] − [SD card] − [Format]

The following information in the SD card inserted in the Touch

Finder can be checked.

Press [Yes] to start formatting.

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

Brand	Omron
Model	FQ2-S4
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English

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