F160-2 Vision Sensor

Creating new possibilities with incredible speed

The F160-2 can be applied to ultra high-speed lines. It allows a greater range of inspections within the required tact time, contributing greatly to the improvement of inspection quality

The newly-developed Double-speed Camera allows images to be captured up to 4 times faster than with previous cameras, and image processing can now be achieved 2 to 10 times faster than before. For example, gray search for the image shown in the picture below can be performed 5,000 items-a-minute inspection lines. Also, because each individual inspection is made at high speed, the total inspection time for complicated applications has been dramatically reduced. This creates extra time for inspections that were not possible before, leading to significant improvements in inspection quality.

Use in a wide variety of applications with a greatly reduced installation time

Data-handling capacity increased with memory cards

The F160-2 enables reductions in setup costs and allows a greater number of scenes to be used. The F160-2 is equipped with a memory card slot that allows the number of available scenes to be increased simply by inserting a card. With a 128-MByte card, for example, up to 1,000 scenes can be saved (see note). The construction of computer-based systems for exchanging scene data is no longer required.

Increased functionality for storing images

Up to 35 screens of measurement images and improper images (i.e. images of improper products) can be stored. Also, because the most recent improper image can be viewed while performing measurement, problems in the inspection line can be analyzed without stopping production.

I/O monitor

The status of input and output terminals can be displayed on the screen. This function can be used for checking wiring when making adjustments to the system.

Screen capture

Images of menu setting screens, measurement screens, and improper images can be captured and stored in the memory card. This feature is very useful for creating documentation.

A wide variety of cameras

Omron's Double-speed Cameras, F150 Cameras, or F200/F300 Cameras can be connected. Use the Camera that meets your speed, cost, and lighting requirements.

Customize operations, screens, and output to suit your requirements

OPERATION

Menu masking

Utility data, such as power, air, and water consumption, and other types of analog data, are automatically collected from DeviceNet slaves and serial devices at the factory. With the ONC, monitoring and setting can be performed via the Web using browser.

Password setting

Passwords can be set to restrict the personnel allowed to operate the F160-2. This function helps to improve security and reduce incorrect operation.

Shortcut keys

Frequently used operations can be allocated to specific console keys. Menus can be switched at the touch of a button.

SCREEN

Screen Messages

Screen messages can be changed to suit the on-site environment and can be displayed in any desired position on the screen. It is possible to select the character-size and the display can be black-white inverted.

Drawing figures

Figures such as lines, boxes, circles, and cross cursors can be drawn. It is also possible to these figures at measurement positions.

Color Display

Messages and figures can be made easier to view by using different colors.

OUTPUT

RS-232C format

The output format can be changed to suit system specifications.

Conversational menu

The F160-2 also has menu designed in a conversational style so that even personnel with little experience can perform settings with ease.

Inspection revolutionized with new algorithms

Quest character recognition

The F160-2 uses OMRON's character recognition system - QUEST.

• The user does not have to register characters

• High-level of discrimination of similar characters

• Adapts to fluctuations in shape and size

"Variable Box" measurement for defect inspection

The measurement region can be set to change automatically when performing inspections for objects with varying sizes, such as electronic chip components. This feature ensures that the optimum measurement regions are always used for inspection.

Flexible search

Using this method, matching is performed using more than one reference image and so the F160-2 can perform inspection for objects with varying shapes. This feature helps to reduce incorrect judgments.

Rotation search

Using this method, search is performed while the image is rotated. Processing is performed 10 times faster than with existing models. Using angle interpolation, it is possible to detect angles with a high degree of precision.

Classification

A search is performed for more than one model, and the model number with the highest correlation is output. The flexible search function can be used for applications involving objects with different shapes.

Edge width

The positions of both edges of an object are detected with high accuracy, and from this the width of the object is calculated. It is not necessary to set expressions for calculating the width.

Labeling

The number of labels (i.e., objects) inside the measurement region is counted. After they have been sorted according to area or center of gravity, the measurement data for specified labels is output.

Position displacement compensation

With the F160-2, compensation using only the outline of the object, 2-stage position compensation, and setting priorities for the compensation direction are all possible.

Expressions

Judgments and data output based on a maximum of 32 expressions is possible. Up to 32 variables (representing other expressions) can be used, enabling more complex calculations.