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1. 29 4 4 Setting Inspection Items esssuessese 31 4 5 Measuring Images rrrarnnnrnnnrnnnrnnnnnernnernnnrnnnrnnennsennnne 38 4 6 Saving Dales ceiccsinccatio tne aniaunaenanivasscadatmanidiesiacasequdonaiaa 45 Ms UO ACIING DE EEE o0 4 8 How to Exit FQ2 Simulator sues 51 4 9 Troubleshooting cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeseeeaeees 02 AST 153108A 1 Preface 1 1 Preface Thank you for purchasing FQ2 Smart Camera series This instruction manual explains key functions and capabilities to use FQ2 Simulator Please follow the rules listed below when you use FQ2 Simulator Have a specialist with knowledge of electricity operate FQ2 Simulator Read this manual carefully understand the contents prior to use and use FQ2 Simulator in a correct manner Keep this manual securely at a place where it is easily accessible No portion of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission of the pub lisher The contents of this manual including product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to follow improvements of the product We do our best to provide perfect information however if you find errors or have questions or concerns please contact our branch or sales office When you do so please provide us with the Cat No manual number printed on the bottom of the back cover 1 2 Copyright and Tra2. Search s ictur es cap03 6 mp The judgment result monitor M pups iH Caution The inspection is executed when an image file is selected and loaded on to FQ2 Simulator Therefore the results are displayed on the All results region window e Continuous measurement 1 Click the Continuous meas button on Simulator menu pane 1 gt Ll C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326 bmp r1 Bl The judgment result monitor z ue 2 Then inspection is executed for all images in the same folder in which the selected image is located The Continuous meas button changes and the displayed count of images in Im age counter increases per inspection KM m Ll C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326 bmp L1 Em E Caution If you want to stop continuous measurements in the middle click the Continuous meas button During a continuous measurement the only available button is the Continuous meas button Other buttons are unavailable including those on TouchFinder display Inspec tions are executed only for images in the directly specified folder but not those in sub 41 folders EN Useful information Images in the folder are sorted in ascending order by the file names Inspection is executed in ascending order starting from the selected image When the inspection is complete through the last image in the folder it continues from the first image and inspect all images in the folder
3. eG Gin C Users 903PP3377 Pi Ycap0326 b The judgment result monitor y 2 EN Useful information Inspection items are listed in a drop down list box If there is A mark on the top of the list or V mark on the bottom of the list there are more inspection items further on the list Click A V marks to show the hidden inspection items 34 7 On the Modify window adjust parameters Adjust settings on both the Settings tab and Details tab After completing the settings click Back File Language Modify C Judgement NEN eee Ch C XUsersY903PP3377YPicturesXcap0326 b Nene 12 The judgment result monitor LL Reference For more detailed procedures to set up the Search inspection item refer to 4 8 Inspecting with the Search Inspection Item in Smart Camera FQ2 S CH Series User s Manual Cat No Z337 8 If you want to add more inspection items repeat the step 4 to 7 If you want to finish the setting click Back File Language Inspect Inspection FU 0 Search MN pill C C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326b Bl The judgment result monitor v PE 35 caution 9 For more information refer to 4 6 Saving Data in this manual Save the modified settings Data created by FQ2 Simulator may not be loaded on an actual FQ2 sensor as the memory capacity differs between the FQ2 sensor and computer If that happens review settings
4. 3 The inspection will stop once all images have been inspected LI gt pa C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326 bmp mm The judgment result monitor e To monitor the judgment results Continuous measurement will not be interrupted until all images have been inspected re gardless of the overall judgment result If you want to confirm the details of image files with a certain overall judgment use the judgment result monitor function 1 To use the judgment result monitor function select the The judgment result monitor check box rm gt El C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326 bmp mm The judgment result monitor NG C 2 Click the The judgment result monitor condition button and select NG or OK from the drop down list Cl gt EI C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326 bmp L1 e The judgment result monitor 42 3 Click the Continuous meas button on Simulator menu pane to start inspection If the overall judgment result matches the judgment result condition the The judgment result monitor dialog box appears File Language a The judgment result monitor circle bmp The judgment result became NG Adjust setting Move Image file Image file move to C Users 903PP337 Documents OMRON FOYSDGard M Pa C Users 903PP3377 Pictures circle bmp r1 EN am Elements Description Adjust setting button Stops the continuous measurement and the The jud
5. Confirm the version of TouchFinder for PC The sample image shown below uses Ver 2 00 Click the image under Start up the simulator offline F02 TouchFinder for PC At the first startup of TouchFinder for PC installation of NET Framework 3 5 is occasionally requested If that happens refer to At the startup of TouchFinder for PC a message to re quest the installation of NET Framework 3 5 appears in 3 3 Troubleshooting in this man ual Match the version of FQ2 Simulator and the FQ2 sensor to be configured For more details about restrictions refer to 2 6 Restrictions in this manual 18 3 The splash screen for the simulator appears P FQ2 Simulator Ec m e Se File Language 4 The window automatically switches to Setup Mode of the simulator If you are starting FQ2 Simulator for the first time proceed to 5 FQ2 Simulato F File Language setup 0 SceneQ Camera setup in s Trigger setup in si Image adjustment LESEN O O O e Bl The judgment result monitor v 0 0 5 At the first startup of FQ2 Simulator after the simulator startup window appears you will be automatically directed to the Language window of TouchFinder display On the Language window the available languages are shown in a drop down list Click a language to use on TouchFinder display Iz FQ2 Simulator File Language DIESEN 1 1r Bl Tre judgment result monitor v 0 0 Menu content Descr
6. On Menu bar click File and then click End For more information refer to 4 8 How to Exit FQ2 Simulator Iram wm FO Image a a Camera setup Inspect ha ai m a porem Image adjustment i gt 5 1 2 a Bl The judgment result monitor M 0 0 25 Language settings 1 On Menu bar click Language and then click Language setting Qi FQ2 Simulate bo o 23 Language Language setting i s DIESEN e B TEPER M 0 0 2 The Language setting dialog box appears Click the downarrow button Language setting Select language af the software Language Japanese J 3 Available languages for FQ2 Simulator are shown Point to and click a language to use on FQ2 Simulator Language setting Select language of the software Spanish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean 26 4 Click OK Language setting Select language af the software Language English 00 vj OK Cancel 5 The Language setting dialog box appears Click Yes Language setting Change Language a Select YES this setting will be enabled after restart this software Ma 6 On Menu bar click File and then click End Then you will automatically exit TouchFinder for PC to reflect the new language setting 7 Start TouchFinder for PC Then the new language setting is applied 4 2 2 TouchFinder display TouchFinder display o
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8. PerfLogs a d Program Files do Program Files d ProgramData il di Users 4 Default 1 UPDATE cap0326 J omon i AppData TE Contacts je Desktop Downloads ty Favorites Intel JR Links E My Docum New fold 7 Filename cap0326 30 5 In the Full path for re measurement box on Simulator menu pane the full path of the se lected image is shown right justified EE FQ2 Simulator File Language Setup Hag p n gt i ri Fal The judgment result monitor Caution The inspection is executed when an image file is selected and loaded on to FQ2 Simulator I 4 4 Setting Inspection Items This section describes the procedure to add or edit inspection items using the Search in spection item as an example Caution Data created by FQ2 Simulator may not be loaded on an actual FQ2 sensor as the memory capacity differs between the FQ2 sensor and computer If that happens review settings and scenes on FQ2 Simulator and decrease the amount of necessary memory and try loading the data again Inspection results such as the inspection error or inspection time may differ between FQ2 Simulator and the FQ2 sensor as the FQ2 sensor and computer use different CPUs Make sure to confirm on the FQ2 sensor prior to use LL Reference For more detailed procedures to set up inspection items refer to Smart Camera FQ2 S CH Series User s Manual Cat No Z337 31
9. Vision sensor with integrated camera and controller The lineup includes FQ2 S1 S2 53 S4 FQ2 S4 CH It can easily realize simple inspections measurements and scanning matching of ID etc It may also be called the FQ2 sensor in this manual Used for confirmation of images and setting of judgment conditions Also used to save inspection results or to con firm the status of operation during runtime Setting tool of the FQ2 sensors that can be used on a computer with the same functions as Touch Finder It is available for free for registered customers It is also called TouchFinder for PC or PC Tool for FQ etc 2 4 Recommended Operational Environment Recommended operational environment for FQ2 Simulator is described below Item CPU OS NET Framework Display Memory Available space on HDD Specification Compatible CPU with Intel Streaming SIMD Extensions SSE2 or later OS Visual Studio and NET Framework that you use Windows 7 Professional 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 1 Pro 32 bit or 64bit NET Framework 3 5 XGA 1024 x 768 True Color 32 bit or greater 2GB or greater RAM 2GB or greater 1 If the OS of your computer is Windows 8 1 Pro installation of NET Framework 3 5 is re quired I 2 5 Supported Image Format Image formats that can be used on FQ2 Simulator are described below Item File format File name Wc aution Description BMP 256 color 16 bit or 32 bit IFZ spec
10. display through camera is unavailable Update does not work and an error message This function is unavailable in the PC version appears Retry Function is unavailable Confirmation and change of settings are available Simulation of multiple sensors is unavailable For types or contents of setting data refer to 4 6 Saving Data 2 6 2 Restrictions of tabs This section describes the restrictions of PC Tool TouchFinder for PC on FQ2 Simulator Restrictions on the Image tab Item Sort Description Focus Image input mode Shutter speed Sensitivity Brightness correc tion White balance Partial input Rotate 180 Lighting control Trigger delay Item Continuous test Item Camera setup Trigger setup Restrictions on the Test tab Continuous test Sort The focus setting is always displayed as O Change of the image input mode is not reflected to the displayed image To reflect the change image needs to be re loaded The set value cannot be reflected to the displayed image The value itself can be displayed changed and saved The set value cannot be reflected to the displayed image The value itself can be displayed changed and saved The set value cannot be reflected to the displayed image The value itself can be displayed changed and saved The Auto button is unavaiable The value of R G and B other than the Auto button can be adjusted changed and saved The set
11. folder Select the Everyone check box and then click Next gt 13 3 TouchFinder for PC Select Installation Folder The installer wall install T auchFinder for PC to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install ta different Folder enter it below or click Browse C Proeram Files OMRONETouchFinder for PCH i Install TouchFinder for PG for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer 14 4 The Confirm Installation dialog box appears Click Next gt 3 TouchFinder for PC Confirm Installation The installer i ready to install T auchFinder for PC an your computer Click Nest to start the installation 5 Installation starts automatically q TouchFinder for PC Installing TouchFinder for PC Please wait 15 6 When the installation is complete a dialog to confirm the completion of the installation ap pears Click Close to finish the installation 3 TouchFinder for PC Installation Complete TouchFinder for PC has been successfully installed Click Close to exit Please use Windows Update ta check for any critical updates to the HET Framework 7 Confirm that there is the TouchFinder for PC icon shown below on the desktop ai TouchFinden for PG 16 Issue At the startup of TouchFinder for PC a message to request the installation of NET Frame work 3 5 ap pears At the installation of TouchFinde
12. value cannot be reflected to the displayed image The value itself can be displayed changed and saved The rotation is not reflected to the displayed image To reflect the rotation image needs to be re loaded The set value cannot be reflected to the displayed image The value itself can be displayed changed and saved Trigger delay setting through inputting the TRIG signal is unavailable Displaying images through inputting the TRIG signal is unavailable FQ2 Simulator can display change and save the trigger delay settings Description FQ2 Simulator executes an inspection and logging when the Continuous test button is clicked on the Test tab regardless of other settings Note that only inspection data is logged Image data and statistical data cannot be logged Restrictions for the contents of the Tool button Description 10 Sensor information Sensor setting The displayed model is fixed Model FQ2 SXXX Sensor setting Restart does not work and an error message This function is unavailable in the PC version appears Restrictions on Run Mode Restart Item Description owitch Sensor Tool button Switch Sensor is unavailable Sensor list Tool button Simulator is displayed as a connected sensor la Caution To use images on FQ2 Simulator pre save the images on an SD memory card and copy them to a folder at a specified location To learn how to create a folder refer to Operation Procedure in t
13. Communication with external de vices Capture button Image log Update Retry details Sensor monitor Common I O setting I O setting Common Common Display setting Sensor setting Sensor setting Run Mode Controls by control signals and outputs by status signals using the I O connection are unavailable FQ2 Simulator does not work on Run Mode There fore FQ2 Simulator executes an inspection and log ging at the following times to confirm the adjusted settings regardless of the logging settings 1 When image data is loaded 2 When a continuous measurement test started 3 When an inspection is executed during a continu ous measurement test Note that only inspection data is logged Image data and statistical data cannot be logged Change of the output conditions or confirmation of input using the I O monitor are unavailable as input of control signals or status signal is unavailable The status indicator for the input signal does not turn red or change If you click the status indicator it will turn red how ever no signal is output Command response control by communicating with external devices or data output by communication after inspection are unavailable It captures TouchFinder display only Use the print screen function of the computer for capturing the whole screen including TouchFinder display Menu bar and Simulator menu pane Invalid image black image is saved since image input
14. Smart Camera FQ2 Series FQ2 FQ2 Simulator Instruction Manual List of Contents CONFIDENTIAL C OMRON L Pet 1 PETE 1 1 2 Copyright and Trademark rarrronrnnnnnranernnernnnennnennnnnnnne 1 1 3 Symbols in This Instruction Manual 2 1 4 Other Related Manuals eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 1 5 Revision History rrrrrnnrnnnrnnnrnnrvnnrnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnn 4 2 FOR Simulator enn pO Un UP ee EPIRI aM ene RU NEUE 5 2l OE conna EEE 5 2 2 Target Readers and Required Skills 6 2 3 Description of Terms ccccccceceeseceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeaeeeaeees 6 2 4 Recommended Operational Environment T 2 5 Supported Image Formats seeeeeesss 7 2 0 2 SUIC WON EE aivacieneantuaisi rede sanerens T 3 Installation Procedure 12 3 1 Download Procedure ccccccecceceeeeeeeseeteeeeeeseeeeees 12 3 2 Installation Procedure rrrnrnannnnnnnrrnnnnnnnarnernennnnnnnnnenn 12 3 3 Troubleshooting rranrrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnrnnnrnnrnnnnnnnnnnnenn 17 4 Operation Procedure eere nee 18 4 1 How to start FQ2 Simulator s 18 4 2 Screen of FQ2 Simulator eeeeseesesss 22 4 3 Loading Measurement Images
15. and scenes on FQ2 Simulator and decrease the amount of necessary memory and try loading the data again Inspection results such as the inspection error or inspection time may differ between FQ2 Simulator and the FQ2 sensor as the FQ2 sensor and computer use different CPUs Make SU o COMBO Ne ss pner We e To adjust the settings of inspection items 1 If you want to adjust the settings of an already set inspection item click the Inspect tab on Setup Mode and then click Inspection File Language setup j ma ae r Cl gt Ll C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326 bmp om Vell The judgrent result monitor 2 The Inspect gt Inspection window appears Click the inspection item to modify the setting 36 File Language Inspect Inspection 0 Scene0 T seeren EC 1 n pa C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326 bmp 2 Bl The judgment result monitor 3 Then a drop down list appears Click Modify ols File Language Inspect Inspection ee PEN Gay C XUsersY903PP3377XPicturesYcap0326 b Bl Tre judgment result monitor EN Useful information If you want to delete an inspection item follow the procedure 3 Then select Delete from the drop down list The Delete dialog box appears Click Yes to delete the item 4 On the Modify window set up parameters Adjust settings on both the Settings tab and Details tab After completing the settin
16. ata Destination File name CX Users BI3PP337 TR DocumentsOMRI 4 7 Loading data This section describes the procedure of loading data from the FQ2 sensor to FQ2 Simulator 1 Stop inspection 2 On Simulator menu pane click the Load from file button r LI gt pa C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326 bmp mm Bl The judgment result monitor 2 The FileExplorer dialog box appears Select the setting data to load Eli Filetxplorer LX Co hil OMRONFQ SDCard FQ SCN Organize v New folder Bez F Links Name E My Docum New fold di ojos Jj OMRON J SDCard d FQ di BKE di cen di CLE DGI di DIC di Loc Je scr SGF d svE Scene scn 4 22 2015 3 28 PM SCN File Filename Scene scn v All setting files scn sgp clb 3 Click Open The selected setting data is loaded to FQ2 Simulator E Filetxplorer s Organize v New folder JB Links 3 Name Date modified E My Docum 4 New fold ad ojos 4 OMRON SDCard Dr J BKE di ce di CLE d DGI di DIC 4 LOC di scr 4e SGF i svev Scene scn 4 22 20153 28 PM SCNFile File name Scene scn gt etting ilec 50 4 8 How to Exit FQ2 Simulator This section describes how to exit FQ2 Simulator 1 Stop inspection 2 Click File on Menu bar 3 Click End GB FQ2 Simulator rp a Language d onnect TO se
17. d image adjust ries ment inspection item settings opera tional instructions and troubleshooting omart Camera SDNC 708 FQ2 S CH Series User s Manual for Communications Settings Use this manual to learn the commu nication settings of the FQ2 Smart Camera se ries S CH series Information about the system configu ration sensor con trol method data input or output spec ification supported network types communication set ting and output data setting 1 5 Revision History Revision Date of revision Revised page and reason for revision number 01 April 2015 Original Production 2 FQ2 Simulator 2 1 Overview FQ2 Simulator lets you experience the usability of the FQ2 Smart Camera series on your computer without having an actual FQ2 sensor of FQ2 Smart Camera series Setting Image FQ2 sensor data unit FQ2 sensor confirmation tool Integrate RS232C light type Parallel interface type C mount type PC Tool FQ2 Simulator Simulation function uM gt PC Tool a FQ2 Simulator loads the setting data of the FQ2 sensor via an SD memory card and shows the loaded data on your computer Once data is loaded they can be edited Or you can cre ate setting data for the FQ2 sensor from scratch You can also simulate inspections on images saved by the FQ2 sensor Wc aution FQ2 Simulator is free software for exclusive download for registered FQ2 Smart Camera series cus
18. demark Microsoft Visual Studio Visual Basic and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in US Japan and other countries Intel and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in US and other countries Screen shots of elements of Microsoft products are used with permission from Microsoft Corporation The SD logo shown at right is a trademark of SD 3C LLC gt adf Names of other companies or products are registered trademarks or trademarks of the com panies 1 3 Symbols in This Instruction Manual Symbols that appear in this manual provide the following information Safety tips Things that should be done or avoided to safely use the product la Caution Things that should be done or avoided to prevent malfunction false operation or other neg ative effects to the product EN Useful information Things that should be read at certain occasions Information and tips that help you use the product seamlessly CL Reference Location of detailed or related information 1 4 Other Related Manuals The following table shows other manuals of FQ2 Smart Camera series that include related information to FQ2 Simulator Please refer to them together with this manual Smart Camera SDNC 707 Use this manual to Information about FQ2 S CH Series learn the basic set the product specifi User s Manual tings required to cation connection use the FQ2 S CH and wiring camera Smart Camera se an
19. dictionary data number Information about all the dictionary data Information about the system data in the sensor The system data is common data of all scenes The whole setting data including the scene group data sensor sys tem data calibration group and dictionary data For more information about the data listed above refer to 7 7 Saving Sensor Settings in Smart Camera FQ2 S CH Series User s Manual Cat No Z337 4 For data that requires additional information enter a value by clicking the up down arrows on the spin boxes located at the right side of the options or by typing the value from the key board 46 Data to be saved Scene data Scene group data 5 Calibration data 5 Calibration group data 5 Dictionary data 5 All dictionary data Sensor system data C5 All sensor data Destination File name O Lsers 909PP3377 Documents OMPY 5 Under the Destination section click the Select destination button Data to be saved Scene data 5 Scene group data 5 Galibration data 5 Calibration group data A Dictionary data 5 All dictionary data D Sensor system data 5 All sensor data Destination File name C Users 90 3PPaa 7 7 Documents 0 o 47 6 The FileExplorer dialog box appears opecify the destination path for the saving data FileExplorer o o Q Or OMRONFQ SDCard FQ SCN B fl EZEN dr Favorites Name Date modified Type Intel E re No i
20. e FQ Camera setup Trigger setup Image adjustment fe oa ie gt gt t O Bl Tre judgment result monitor T Dy n 3 The Connect to sensor online dialog box appears Connect tos sensor online End the simulator Data save and exit Cancel 23 Elements Description End button Exits FQ2 Simulator and switch to PC Tool TouchFinder for PC Data save and saves the whole setting data created on FQ2 Simulator 1 Then FQ2 exit button Simulator closes and PC Tool TouchFinder for PC opens The setting data will be saved in the following destination C Users User name Documents OMRONFQ SDCard SettingData FQ2 S_Simxxx 2 Cancel button The Connect to sensor online dialog box closes while FQ2 Simulator stays open 1 The whole setting data here includes the scene group data sensor system data calibration group and dictionary data 2 xxx as in FQ2 S Simxxx is the version number of FQ2 Simulator 4 Click End or Data save and exit Then FQ2 Simulator will close Connect to sensor online End the simulator C LJ 5 The splash screen for PC Tool TouchFinder for PC appears SI TouchFinder for PC El 8 m 2 00 2015 03 23 24 6 Then TouchFinder for PC starts B Touchrinder for me Sensor List IP Address If the sensor you want to communicate with is not detected please update the sensor list or add a sensor OK e Exit
21. e Adding inspection items 1 Start FQ2 Simulator and go to Setup Mode Load images by referring to 4 3 Loading Measurement Images in this manual P Caution When setting adjusting inspection items on FQ2 Simulator use image logs created on the actual FQ2 sensor to be used Settings adjustments may not be optimized if image logs from other sensor with different color settings or resolution are used Differences of the color setting may cause an error for unregistered model and the dif ference of the resolution may cause different setting ranges of inspection items from the FQ2 sensor 2 Click the Inspect tab File Language Setup InfUut Camera setup eee ma C XUsersY903PP3377YPicturesYcap0326 b Bl The judgment result monitor ING 1 2 32 3 Click Inspection File Language Setup p Run Cl gt Ll C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326 bmp om The judgrent result monitor 4 On the Inspect gt Inspection window click an empty inspection item number 5 Click Add item File Language Inspect Inspection FQ 7 Add item mu t C XUsersY903PP3377XPi Ycap0326 b The judgment result monitor 33 6 You are direccted to the Add item window and available inspection items are listed in a drop down list box Click Search The Search inspection item is registered File Language Add item BE Search ce viore ee LII H FQ2
22. e unavailable including those on TouchFinder display 4 3 Loading Measurement Images la This section describes the procedure to specify images to inspect on FQ2 Simulator If you want to inspect images taken by a digital camera or image data saved by FQ2 Smart Camera series save them in a folder on your computer Here is a recommended procedure Caution When setting adjusting inspection items on FQ2 Simulator use image logs created on the actual FQ2 sensor to be used Settings adjustments may not be optimized if image logs from other sensor with different color settings or resolution are used Differences of the color setting may cause an error for unregistered model and the difference of the resolution may cause different setting range of inspection items from the FQ2 sensor 1 When you install FQ2 Simulator the OMRON FQ folder is automatically created in Docu ments Save images for inspection in the SDCard folder in the OMRON FQ folder You can create a subfolder in the SDCard folder if you want C Users User name Documents OMRON FQ SDCard 29 2 Start FQ2 Simulator 3 Click the Select the image button on Simulator menu pane FQ2 Simulator File Language setup FI Image adjustment ra gt gt a 10 Bl Tre judgment result monitor z 0 0 4 The FileExplorer dialog box appears Select the image to inspect and click Open s la OMRONFQ SDCard Organize v New folder p
23. f FQ2 Simulator is the same as TouchFinder display of PC Tool TouchFinder for PC la Caution For restrictions of FQ2 Simulator refer to 2 6 Restrictions in this manual AR Reference For information about how to use TouchFinder display refer to Smart Camera FQ2 S CH Series User s Manual Cat No Z337 and Smart Camera FQ2 S CH Series User s Manual for Communications Settings Cat No Z338 21 4 2 3 Simulator menu pane Simulator menu pane of FQ2 Simulator has the following functions Loading saving scene data and sensor system data Selecting image data Inspecting selected image data Monitoring the judgment results Switch to the next image button Continuous meas button Full path for re inspection box Switch to the next image button Save to file button Load from file button Name Load from file button Save to file button Switch to the next image button at left Continuous meas button owitches to the next image button at right Full path for re inspection box The judgment result Image counter The judgment result Monitor condition button monitor check box Description Loads setting data including the scene data and system data to FQ2 Simulator Saves the scene data and system data that have been modified by FQ2 Simulator Inspects one image before the currently selected image The appearance of the Continuous meas button changes during a continuous measurement and when
24. gment result monitor dialog box disappears Move Image file but Moves images on which the overall judgment matched the judgment ton result monitor condition to the destination specified in the Image file move to box The inspection is continued after moving the image Skip button The inspection is continued without any processing Image file move to Shows the full path of image on which the overall judgment matched box the judgment result monitor condition Specifies the path in the Image file move to box Folder browse When this is clicked a browsing screen on which you can browse button and select the destination folder appears The default destination path is as shown below C Users User name Documents OMRON FQ SDCard Caution Select a different folder from the folder specified by the Select the image button If the same folder is selected files won t be moved 43 4 Click the Adjust setting button to stop the inspection and adjust inspection items and or the judgment conditions The judgment result monitor capu a3285 bmp The judgment result became MG Image file move to CXLIgers3n3PP337 T DocumentszOWRON FOS Dard m 5 Save the modified settings by referring to 4 6 Saving Data in this manual LL Reference For more detailed procedures to set up adjust inspection items refer to Smart Camera FQ2 S CH Series User s Manual Cat No Z337 e Single inspection Click either of the Switch to the
25. grert result monitor T 0 0 4 2 1 Menu bar You can change the language or exit FQ2 Simulator ERU CIC File Connect to the Exits FQ2 Simulator and switches to PC Tool sensor online TouchFinder for PC End Exits FQ2 Simulator Language Language setting Changes the language setting of FQ2 Simulator The available languages for FQ2 Simulator are as follows Japanese English German French Italian Spanish Chinese traditional Chinese simplified Korean la Caution You can change the language only for Simulator menu pane and Menu bar under the lan guage setting To change the language for PC Tool TouchFinder for PC click the tool but ton select TF settings and then select the language from the drop down list For more de tails about changing the language refer to Switching the Display Language in 7 12 Func tions Related to the System in Smart Camera FQ2 S CH Series User s Manual Cat No Z337 e Connect to sensor online You can switch to PC Tool TouchFinder for PC by following the below procedure 22 1 Click File on Menu bar ai j FQ2 Simulator i m ETATS Image cu Im Camera setup Image adjustment gt gt a Bl Tre judgment result monitor M oy 2 Click Connect to sensor online in the drop down menu c FQ2 Simulator cm Xx a p File Language Connect to sensor onlin
26. gs click Back 3 EE Foz Simulator File Language Modify D Judgement fe jie KN Back et Ch C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326b lt sers icturestcap mp The judgment result monitor cm bw 5 The modified settings are saved For more information refer to 4 6 Saving Data in this manual LL Reference For more detailed procedures to set up inspection items refer to Smart Camera FQ2 S CH Series User s Manual Cat No Z337 4 5 Measuring Images This section describes the procedure to inspect specified images To inspect images save images in a specified folder select them on FQ2 Simulator Following that procedure this section focuses on e To load images to inspect e Continuous meas urement e To monitor the judgment results e Single inspection and e Logging setting Caution m When setting adjusting inspection items on FQ2 Simulator use image logs created on the actual FQ2 sensor to be used Settings adjustments may not be optimized if image logs from other sensor or other optical systems are used Inspection results such as error or time on FQ2 Simulator may differ from those on the FQ2 sensor because the FQ2 sensor and computer use different CPUs Make sure to confirm on the FQ2 sensor prior to use To load images to inspect Refer to 4 3 Loading Measurement Images in this manual and follow the instruction to load images to use for inspections e To select
27. his manual For information about measurement using image files by FQ2 Simulator refer to Measuring Images in this manual 2 6 3 Other Things to Keep in Mind Data created by FQ2 Simulator occasionally cannot be loaded on an actual FQ2 sensor as the memory capacity differs between the FQ2 sensor and computer If that happens review settings and scenes of FQ2 Simulator and decrease the amount of necessary memory and try loading the data again Inspection results such as inspection errors or time on FQ2 Simulator may differ from those on the FQ2 sensor as the FQ2 sensor and computer use different CPUs Make sure to confirm on the FQ2 sensor prior to use When setting adjusting inspection items on FQ2 Simulator use image logs created on the actual FQ2 sensor to be used Settings adjustments may not be optimized if image logs from other sensor or other optical systems are used Make adjustments after loading images that are created on the actual FQ2 sensor for which the adjustments are to be made Settings adjustments may not be optimized if image logs from other sensor with different color settings or resolution are used Differences of the color setting may cause an error for unregistered model and the difference of the resolution may cause different setting range of inspection items from the FQ2 sensor 11 3 Installation Procedure FQ2 Simulator is free software for exclusive download for registered FQ2 Smart Camera se rie
28. ial format for OMRON vision sensors IFZ files can be generated on FQ2 Series Only alpha numeric characters can be used To use images on FQ2 Simulator pre save the images to a folder in a specified location To learn how to create a folder refer to 4 3 Loading Measurement Images in this manual While FQ2 Simulator can load image data logged by other sensors than the FQ2 sensor settings and adjustments made with such images may not be optimized 2 6 Restrictions FQ2 Simulator is software on which a simulation capability of the FQ2 sensors and PC Tool TouchFinder for PC are integrated Since it simulates the capabilities of the FQ2 sensor only by a computer without an actual FQ2 sensor it has different ways of operation and restrictions from the actual FQ2 Smart Camera series This section describes the overall restrictions precautions and other tips for using FQ2 Sim ulator More specific settings are described in corresponding sections 2 6 1 Overall Restriction FQ2 Simulator has the following restrictions Restrictions for each tab are described in the next section Item Supported models of the FQ2 sensor Version of FQ2 Simulator and the FQ2 sensor Setting and adjust ing inspection items on FQ2 Simulator Operation on Run Mode Image input from camera Camera setup Sort Common Common Common Common Common Image tab Description FQ2 Simulator supports or does not support the fol low
29. images on FQ2 Simulator 38 1 Start FQ2 Simulator and go to Setup Mode 2 Refer to 4 7 Loading Data in this manual and follow the instruction to load inspection items that you set up 3 Click the Test tab and then click Continuous test r FQ2 Simulator File Language setup F Inspect In Out m Save data mici ra gt gt a 0 ll The judgment result monitor 4 GF 4 The Continuous test window is displayed Click Graphics Details for example File Language Continuous test Miranhirs All results region The judgment result monitor 39 5 The Graphics Details display is displayed Since no image is loaded yet it turns NG Click Select the image on Simulator menu pane GB FQ2 Simulator sv File Language F 0 SceneQ tack ed gt gt a Bl Tre judgment result monitor 0 0 LJ ME OMRONFQ SDCard S Organize v New folder i PerfLogs Program Files d Program Files d ProgramData di Users 4 Default OMRON AppData E Contacts je Desktop Downloads Ey Favorites i Intel JB Links E My Docum New fold Filename cap0326 7 In the Full path for re measurement box on Simulator menu pane the full path of the selected image is shown right justified r GB FQ2 Simulator s o U EE LX File Language Test 1 Oms 0 Scene
30. ings model of the FQ2 sensor Supported models FQ2 S1 S2 53 54 CH1 Unsupported models FQ MS CR CR1 CR2 Match the version of FQ2 Simulator and the FQ2 sensor to be configured For unmatched versions setting data may not be loaded or may be incorrectly loaded 1 If the version of FQ2 Simulator and the FQ2 sensor are matched data created by FQ2 Simulator can be loaded on the FQ2 sensor and data created by the FQ2 sensor can be loaded on FQ2 Simulator 2 f the version of the FQ2 sensor is newer than the version of FQ2 Simulator data created by the FQ2 sensor may not be loaded or incorrectly loaded on FQ2 Simulator 3 If the version of the FQ2 sensor is older than the version of FQ2 Simulator data created by FQ2 Sim ulator may not be loaded or incorrectly loaded on the FQ2 sensor Load image data logged by the same model FQ2 sensor as the one for which the settings are being done Otherwise the settings may not be optimized because the available inspection items and functions differ for each model Simulator menu pane is enabled only on Setup Mode It is disabled on Run Mode Display or inspection using image inputs from cam eras are unavailable FQ2 Simulator displays and inspects using only image files While the camera settings such as the shutter speed and sensitivity cannot be reflected on the displayed image their settings can be adjusted on FQ2 Simu lator I O connection Logging settings I O monitor
31. iption Language The available languages for TouchFinder display are as follows Japanese English German French Italian Spanish Chinese tra ditional Chinese simplified Korean 6 The Language dialog box appears Click Yes File Language Language re Change the setting to the specified language ra gt gt a 02 Bl Tre judgment result monitor M 0 0 20 la Caution On the Language window shown at the first startup you can only change the language for the TouchFinder display For information about changing language for the simulator refer to 4 2 1 Menu bar in this manual 7 The window automatically switches to Setup Mode of the simulator P FQ2 Simulato setup i 0 Scenel In ma ge j Camera setup spect In Out Trigger setup es pum Image adjustment gt 1 1 1 7 hRri Bl Tre judgment result monitor M 0 0 la Caution On FQ2 Simulator Setup Mode starts even though no inspection item is registered 21 4 2 Screen of FQ2 Simulator This section describes the structure of the simulator screen The simulator screen consists of three elements Menu bar TouchFinder display and Simulator menu pane LC Unn Menu bar 0 Scene image c Im Camera setup Inspect O in d i d p Image adjustment Run TouchFinder display i gt gt O O a Simulator menu pane Bl The jud
32. it is stopped During standby n During a continuous measurement e G Executes a continuous measurement for all images in the same folder in which the selected image is located The inspec tion stops once all images have been inspected e Stops the current measurement Inspects one image after the currently selected image Displays the image file name and its path to re inspect 28 la Select the image opecifies the image file to re inspect button The judgment result If this check box is selected the judgment results are monitored monitor check box during continuous measurements The judgment result Drop down list to select the condition to monitor the judgment re monitor condition sults button Image counter Displays the current count of images and the total number of images in the folder in which the specified image is located Images in the folder are sorted in ascending order by the file names and numbered in the order starting from the first image with 1 Only images in the directly specified folder are counted Those in subfolders are not count ed Caution Simulator menu pane is enabled only on Setup Mode It is disabled on Run Mode The Load from file button and Save to file button are only valid for data about the sensor The setting data of TouchFinder is not supported During a continuous measurement the only available button is the Continuous meas but ton Other buttons ar
33. k Next gt 12 P TouchFinder for PC Welcome to the TouchFinder for PC Setup Wizard The installer will quide you through the steps required to install T auchFinder for PC on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe Civil ar criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law 4 The window proceeds to the License Agreement dialog box Scroll down and read through the contents If you agree with the contents select Agree and then click Next gt 8 TouchFinder for PC License Agreement Please take a moment to read the license agreement now IF you accept the terms below click Agree then Hest Othenvise click Cancel Touch Finder for PC Software License Agreement This agreement is between OMRON Corporation hereafter OMRON and the user of the software hereafter called the user 1 The software referred to in this agreement includes all of the computer programs and technical materials included in this package The copyrights to the software are retained by OMRON and by other parties that have authorized OMRON to use their software and this anreement Ares nnt tran amp fn the weer us Bale 5 The window proceeds to the Select Installation Folder dialog box Do not change the in Stallation
34. next image buttons on Simulator menu pane K gt pa C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326 bmp om Bl The judgment result monitor Y ier es EN Useful information Inspections are executed only for images in the directly specified folder but not those in subfolders Images in the folder are sorted in ascending order by filename Switch to the next image button at left inspects one image before the currently se lected image If the displayed image is the first image in the folder the last image in the folder is selected and inspected Switch to the next image button at right inspects one image after the currently selected image If the displayed image is the last image in the folder the first image in the folder is selected and inspected 44 e Logging setting Simulator menu pane is enabled only on Setup Mode It is disabled on Run Mode Therefore FQ2 Simulator executes an inspection and logging at the following times to confirm the adjusted settings regardless of the logging settings 1 When image data is loaded 2 When a continuous measurement started 3 When an inspection is executed during a continuous measurement test mode Note that only the inspection data will be logged Image data and Statistical data cannot be logged 4 6 Saving Data This section describes the procedure to save data after adjusting inspection items etc 1 Stop inspection Stop inspection and click the Save to file button
35. nso online BECHER ma ge i RA Run i foe ie i 1 n Ll C Users 903PP3377 Pictures circle bmp r1 4 The judgment result monitor NG T les o x EC 4 The End dialog box appears End the simulator Data save and exit Cancel Elements Description End button You will automatically exit FQ2 Simulator Data save and exit The whole setting data made on FQ2 Simulator 1 are saved and button FQ2 Simulator is closed The setting data will be saved in the following destination C Users User name Documents OMRON FQ SDCard SettingData FQ2 S_Sim Cancel button The End dialog box will close without exiting FQ2 Simulator 1 The whole setting data here includes the scene group data sensor system data calibration group and dictionary data 2 xxx aS in FQ2 S_Simxxx is the version number of FQ2 Simulator 5 Click End or Data save and exit 51 Cancel EN Useful information f you exit FQ2 Simulator after saving the whole setting data the setting data will be loaded at the next startup Issue Data created on the FQ2 sensor cannot be loaded to FQ2 Simulator Data created on FQ2 Simulator cannot be loaded on the FQ2 sensor When you load the all sensor setting data scene data or scene group data to the FQ2 sensor some inspec tion items are miss ing 4 9 Troubleshooting Remedy 1 Confirm that the m
36. odel of the FQ2 sensor is supported by FQ2 Simulator Supported model FQ2 S1 S2 S3 84 CH1 Unsupported model FQ MS CR1 CR2 2 The software version of FQ2 Simulator and the FQ2 sensor are different Upgrade the two software to the most up to date version to match them 1 Confirm that the model of the FQ2 sensor is supported by FQ2 Simulator Supported model FQ2 S1 S2 S3 54 CH1 Unsupported model FQ MS CR1 CR2 2 The software version of FQ2 Simulator and the FQ2 sensor are different Upgrade the two software to the most up to date version to match them 1 The software version of FQ2 Simulator and the FQ2 sensor are different Upgrade the two software to the most up to date version to match them 2 Confirm that inspection items registered on FQ2 Simulator are supported by the model of the destination FQ2 sensor FQ2 sensor automatically deletes unsupported inspection items when loading the setting data 52 When you load the all sensor setting data scene data or scene group data created on FQ2 Simulator to the FQ2 sensor the judgment result turns NG for unregistered model When you load the all sensor setting data scene data or scene group data created on the FQ2 sensor to FQ2 Simulator the judgment result turns NG for unregistered model Confirm that the images used for setting inspection items on FQ2 Simulator are logged on the destination FQ2 sensor If the color setting differs between
37. on Simulator menu pane ved Et 1 gt LI C Users 903PP3377 Pictures cap0326 bmp r1 Bl The judgment result monitor cm 13 2 Data to be saved Scene data Scene group data 3 Calibration data O calibration group data Dictionary data 5 All dictionary data Sensor system data 5 All sensor data Destination File name CX sers 902PP 237 74 DacumentsXiO MEI m gt 45 3 Select a check box for desired data under the Data to be saved section Some data requires additional information rm SaveFileDialog Data to be saved 8 Scene data Scene group data Calibration data Calibration group data Dictionary data Jj All dictionary data jJ Sensor system data All sensor data Destination File name C Users 903PP3377 Documents OMRI Data Scene data Scene group data Calibration data Calibration group data Dictionary data All dictionary data Sensor system data All sensor data Reference OK Gancel Description The following information about respective scenes Settings of inspection items The sort order of inspection items This requires entering the scene number Information about all the scene data Calibration data for the entered calibration number This requires entering the calibration data number Information about all the calibration data Dictionary data for the entered dictionary number This requires entering the
38. r for PC a mes sage to request the installation of Visual C Runtime Library appears 3 3 Troubleshooting Remedy NET Framework 3 5 which is part of the recommended system environ ment is not installed on the same computer or functions of NET Frame work 3 5 are not validated Install NET Framework 3 5 or validate the functions according to the con figuration of your computer If the computer is connected to internet Install NET Framework 3 5 by following the displayed messages Or click Turn Windows features on or off on the control panel and select the NET Framework 3 5 NET 2 0 3 0 check box If the computer is not connected to internet Provide the installation media of Windows Execute command prompt as administrator Enter the following command Dism online enable feature featurename NetFx3 All Source Drive name sources sxs LimitAccess Related page on the Microsoft website https msdn microsoft com en us library hh5064439628v vs 1109629 aspx Visual C Runtime Library which is required for FQ2 Simulator to run is not installed on the same computer Install Visual C Runtime Library by following the displayed messages 17 4 Operation Procedure This section describes the operation procedure of FQ2 Simulator 4 1 How to Start FQ2 Simulator This section describes how you can start FQ2 Simulator 1 Double click the TouchFinder for PC icon 2 The startup menu window opens
39. registered image and meas ured image the judgment may turn NG FQ2 Simulator determines the inspection region and model region based on the last loaded image data Confirm that the loaded image data is logged on the FQ2 sensor you want to use 53 No portion of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission of the publisher The contents of this manual including product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to follow improvements of the product We do our best to provide perfect information however if you find errors or have questions or concerns please contact our branch or sales office When you do so please provide us with the Cat No manual number printed on the bottom of the back cover Microsoft Visual Studio Visual Basic and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in US Japan and other countries Intel and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in US and other countries Screen shots of elements of Microsoft products are used with permission from Microsoft Corporation The SD logo shown at right is a trademark of SD 3C LLC aD ani Names of other companies or products are registered trademarks or trademarks of the companies OMRON Corporation Industrial Automation Company E Authorized Distributor Tokyo JAPAN Contact www ia omron com Regional Headquarters OMRON Corporation 2012 All Rights Reserved OMRON ASIA PACIFIC
40. s customers that can be downloaded from XXX by logging in with your SYSMAC ID After the download install it to your computer to start using it EN Useful information SYSMAC ID is an ID issued for customers who purchased OMRON factory automation sys tem machines To use customer exclusive services you need to login to the service page with your SYSMAC ID If you already own a SYSMAC ID you only need to register the purchased product to use services for the product 3 1 Download Procedure To download TouchFinder for PC follow the below steps after successfully registering your SYSMAC ID online 1 Visit http www omron cxone com vision sys 2 Click Login member page 3 Read through the Software License Agreement and if you agree click Agree the terms and move to Login Screen 4 Select your country or region and enter required information and then click Next 5 Click the latest version of the TouchFinder for PC file located under the TouchFinder for PC section 6 Free download will start 3 2 Installation Procedure After downloading TouchFinder for PC install it to your computer 1 First unzip the downloaded file Right click the zip file to show the context menu and click Extract All 2 Then an unzipped folder will be created on the desktop Click the unzipped folder Right click setup exe and then click Run as administrator 3 TouchFinder for PC 2 0 0 Setup Wizard opens automatically Clic
41. tems match your search JE My Docum New fold ojos J OMRON J SDCard Ji FQ Je BKE di ca di CLE DGI P DIC 4 Filename Eszis v Save as type Scene data scn v Hide Folders 7 Enter a name you want for the saving data FileExplorer FleExpiore aaa pale OMRONFQ spcard FQ SCN abe Organize v New folder dr Favorites Name Date modified Type amp Intel r Links No items match your search JE My Docum J New fold pm ojos EF OMRON SDCard d FQ BKE di CGI ia Hide Folders 48 8 Click Save Data has not been saved yet at this point x FileExplorer x Es OMRONFQ SDCard FQ SCN 3 Search SCN p Organize v New folder j e Favorites Name Date modified i Intel Ta No items match your search E My Docum i New fold Ji ojos di OMRON i SDCard d FQ d BKE 4 ca di CLE di DGI d oc File name Save as type Scene data scn a Hide Folders La Caution You can only use alpha numeric characters for the filename EN Useful information The recommended length of the filename is 36 characters or less 6 Click OK on the SaveFileDialog dialog box Data is saved Data to be sawed Scene data 5 Scene group data Calibration data 0 Calibration group data Dictionary data 5 All dictionary data Sensor system data 5 All sensor d
42. tomers FQ2 Simulator is simulation software which only shows and allows settings of limited items ER u of the camera settings or communication settings For more details about these re strictions refer to 2 6 Restrictions in this manual seful information The free download service requires a SYSMAC ID issued for customers who purchased OMRON factory automation system products and have completed the user registration To use the exclusive services you need to login to the service page with your SYSMAC ID For more information about SYSMAC ID please visit our website For information about supported image formats refer to Supported Image Format in this manual 2 2 Target Readers and Required Skills The target readers of this manual and target users of FQ2 Simulator are people who are in charge of the operation or management of FQ2 Smart Camera series For operation and more detailed information about the FQ2 sensor please refer to the user s manual of Smart Camera FQ2 S CH Series Installation of FQ2 Simulator requires an internet connection and the user rights of an admin istrator of the destination computer Please make sure to provide them prior to the installation 2 3 Description of Terms Term FQ2 Simulator FQ2 Smart Camera series TouchFinder PC Tool TouchFinder for PC Description Software to simulate the operation of the FQ2 sensor on computers without using an actual FQ2 sensor
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