Omron ZFX-C manual

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    Authorized Distributor: Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Regional Headquarters Cat. No. E381-E1-01 Printed in Japan 0307-5M (0307) (H) OMRON Corporation Industrial Automation Compan y Sensing Devices Division H.Q. Application Sensors Division Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogy o-ku, K yoto , 600-8530 Japan T el: (81)75-344-7068/F ax: [...]

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    2 3 One-touch automatic setting The essential skills for image processing are now packaged into Omron's unique algorithm. The setting that traditionally required much fumbling is now made easy with the “select from auto listed options” using recipes. Lighting setup, the longtime problem f or image processing, and the tricky parameter detai[...]

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    4 5 Smart Recipe is on Omron's invention of 3-step setting procedure. By adopting a new algorithm to encapsulate “human know-ho w”, the auto setup for lighting and measurement now possib le. Anyone can rapidly perf orm a high level of image processing. Smar t Recipe The Built-in lighting camera and improved controller brings about an even [...]

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    Including two shape measurement items, the system contains 5 categories and 9 types of Shape, Size, Edge , Bright and Hue, Application measurement items. It responds to the variety of inspection requirements in the manufacturing sites. 6 7 The individual threshold for the hue, saturation and brightness value parameters can be set up so that even if[...]

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    33.3ms 16.7ms 11.1ms 3.2ms Smallest in class controller build in embedded LCD sav es space and time. Visualized Controller 8 9 8 types of cameras that can be selected for diff erent types of work to achiev e optimal measurement. Intensive camera solutions Enlarged screen enables wide range of views Automatically detects the connected camera and dis[...]

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    Fine-tuning by using dual-screen Smart sensor ZFX - C 10 11 The concept behind Smart Recipe that eradicates the pain of image processing has been lev eraged in the system ramp-up and deployment. Variety adjustment can be controlled Simply using the adjust mode. NEW NEW NEW The auto color pickup can fine-tune each of the hue, saturation and brightne[...]

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    Ordering Inf ormation Specifications Controllers Item Number of connected cameras Connectable camera Processing resolution Operation I/F Support External I/F Main functions Menu language Ratings Operation environment robustness Material Weight Accessories Display LCD monitor Indicator Input Output Circuit type USB2.0 RS-232C RS-422 Ethernet Shape i[...]

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    Ordering Inf ormation Specifications Controllers Item Number of connected cameras Connectable camera Processing resolution Operation I/F Support External I/F Main functions Menu language Ratings Operation environment robustness Material Weight Accessories Display LCD monitor Indicator Input Output Circuit type USB2.0 RS-232C RS-422 Ethernet Shape i[...]

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    ■ Optical Graph ■ Meaning of Optical Graph ■ Precautions Maximum outer diameter: 30 mm dia. Camera Only ZFX-S/SC ■ CCTV Lenses Model Appearance Focal length Brightness Filter size 3Z4S-LE ML-0614 6 mm F1.4 M27 P0.5 3Z4S-LE ML-0813 8 mm F1.3 M25.5 P0.5 3Z4S-LE ML-1214 12 mm F1.4 M27 P0.5 3Z4S-LE ML-1614 16 mm F1.4 M27 P0.5 CCTV Lens 3Z4S-LE [...]

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    ■ Optical Graph ■ Meaning of Optical Graph ■ Precautions Maximum outer diameter: 30 mm dia. Camera Only ZFX-S/SC ■ CCTV Lenses Model Appearance Focal length Brightness Filter size 3Z4S-LE ML-0614 6 mm F1.4 M27 P0.5 3Z4S-LE ML-0813 8 mm F1.3 M25.5 P0.5 3Z4S-LE ML-1214 12 mm F1.4 M27 P0.5 3Z4S-LE ML-1614 16 mm F1.4 M27 P0.5 CCTV Lens 3Z4S-LE [...]

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    16 17 External Dimensions (Unit:mm) Controllers Cameras Optional Lighting LCD Monitor ZFV -L TL01 ZFV -L TL04 ZFX-C10/C15 FZ-M08 ZFX-KP ZFX-SC50/SC50W ZFV -L TL02 ZFV -L TF01 ZFX-SR10/SR50 ZFX-SC10 Console ZFX-S/SC ZFX-SC150/SC150W ZFX-SC90/SC90W Panel Mount Adapter s ZFX-XPM 83.7 33 5.6 9.8 26.2 38.14 34 20 1/4-20UNC Depth 6 2-M4 Depth 6 38.9 Moun[...]

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    16 17 External Dimensions (Unit:mm) Controllers Cameras Optional Lighting LCD Monitor ZFV -L TL01 ZFV -L TL04 ZFX-C10/C15 FZ-M08 ZFX-KP ZFX-SC50/SC50W ZFV -L TL02 ZFV -L TF01 ZFX-SR10/SR50 ZFX-SC10 Console ZFX-S/SC ZFX-SC150/SC150W ZFX-SC90/SC90W Panel Mount Adapter s ZFX-XPM 83.7 33 5.6 9.8 26.2 38.14 34 20 1/4-20UNC Depth 6 2-M4 Depth 6 38.9 Moun[...]

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    MEMO 18 READ AND UNDERST AND THIS DOCUMENT Please read and understand this document before using the products . Please consult your OMRON representativ e if you ha ve any qu estions or comments. W ARRANTY OMRON´s e xclusive warr anty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (or other period i[...]

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    Cat. No. E381-E1-01 Printed in Japan 0307-5M (0307) (H) This document provides inf ormation mainly for selecting suitable models . Please read the User's Manual (Z251-E1-01) carefully f or inf ormation that the user must understand and accept bef ore purchase, including inf ormation on warranty , limitations of liability , and precautions. Sma[...]

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    2007. 1 1 OMRON Corporation Industrial Automation Company http://www.ia.omron.com/ (c)Copyright OMRON Corporation 2007 All Rights Reserved. In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. Cat. No. E381-E1-01[...]