ACME F300 Specifications

Solve it with the problem solvers.

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High-Speed Processing and Advanced

Performance Solve Today’s Demanding

Vision Applications

Demanding vision applications require multiple complex inspections with high-speed analysis to maintain top quality in the finished product. Omron meets this need with the F250 vision sensor. It uses up to four cameras on a single controller to deliver high-speed results for ultra-complex inspections. In fact,

F250 is the world’s first multi-camera vision sensor to perform a high-speed, real-time rotation search for parts or features located at random angles and positions. On a conveyor line for example, other vision systems require slowed conveyor speeds to allow complex inspections, potentially creating a bottleneck in production. With the F250’s real-time rotation search, production speeds are maintained.

World's First* Real-time Rotation Search

360

°

Rotation Compensation Speed (in field image mode)

Here’s how Omron’s technology and know-how give you the productivity edge:

• Edge Code Technology adds enhanced and ultra-precise detection performance to many of the F250’s commonly used algorithms. For example, with Edge Code Technology, positioning can be done with high precision and defect inspection can detect fine scratches, dirt and deformities.

• Omron’s original QUEST Optical Character Recognition and

Verification algorithm enhances the detection of printed alphanumeric characters regardless of their shape or size with no need to teach the F250 any characters. The QUEST OCR/OCV algorithm uses built-in character libraries to discern multiple characters simultaneously.

Conventional

OMRON products

F250 8.3 ms

12 times faster

* Based on OMRON test results of

1 August 2001.

100 ms

Advanced Algorithms

Edge Code (EC) Positioning

High-precision positioning and low-contrast workpiece detection

Fast Image Input

Conventional

OMRON products

33.3 ms

F250

Frame image input

16.7 ms

Conventional

OMRON products

Field image input

F250

8.3 ms

16.7 ms

QUEST Character Recognition

Confirm expiration dates and lot numbers using the

OCR/OCV algorithm

Edge Code (EC) Defect Inspection

Inspection for fine scratches, dirt, and deformation

Fast Image Processing

Conventional

OMRON products

F250

2 to 10 times

Fine Matching

Inspection of characters and graphic patterns for blurring or dirt

High-Speed Measurement and Inspection Applications

Product Sorting

Sort boxes by size or labels, inspect seams, and verify lot codes.

Pharmaceutical Package Inspection

Pill presence/absence and Lot/Date code confirmation on blister packs.

F250 Controller

Trigger sensor

F250 Controller

Ethernet

Character Data

ACME

BOX

ACME

BOX

ACME

BOX

Trigger sensor

High-Speed Bottle Inspection

Inspect for defects, dimensions, conformance and date code.

Electronics Inspection

Electronic component presence/absence and position inspection.

F250 Controller

Trigger sensor

Trigger sensor

F250 Controller

Random Position Reference

Report random, odd-shaped package positioning on a conveyor.

Trigger sensor

F250 Controller

Ethernet

Part Position Data

High-Speed Robotic Tool Guidance

Report tool and part alignment and tool wear positioning to robot.

S.C.A.R.A. Robot

F250 Controller

Ethernet

Position and

Tooling Data

Tooling

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Advanced Algorithms

Edge Code (EC) Technology

Edge Code Technology’s advanced inspection and positioning algorithms use the direction of changes in brightness and the differences in image brightness to achieve ultra-precise detection. EC technology also enables the detection of low-contrast images and deformed or partly defective parts or features to a degree that was never before possible.

EC Positioning

The F250 performs positioning and measurement accurately even if the workpiece internally changes or its appearance viewed from the sensor changes.

Positioning of PCB’s Fiducial Marks

Low-contrast Rotation

EC Defect Inspection

Detects scratches on metal surfaces, even with low-contrast images.

Internal dirt

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Accurately detects fine defects that could not be detected before, even on edges of parts.

Correctly detects distortion or deformation in rubber packing, etc.

Detects scratches on metal surfaces, even with low-contrast images.

Advanced Algorithms

QUEST Optical Character Recognition

QUEST technology can recognize characters correctly regardless of their size or shape. Using built-in character libraries makes setup easy with no character teaching required.

Correctly Recognizes Six Different Types of Character Variations

Width

Breaks

Size

2

2 2

2

2 2

2

Inclination

Blurriness

Line width

Printed characters such as expiration dates, lot numbers and date codes can vary in shape, size and line width based on the printing method and conditions. The QUEST algorithm ensures that the six most common types of variations are always recognized correctly.

No Need to Register Characters in a Library

QUEST technology has built-in character libraries of commonly used factory automation fonts stored for ready reference. This eliminates the need to register characters as models, or teach and create font or character libraries to handle most text.

Setup time during installation is greatly reduced.

Fine Matching

The F250 quickly and accurately detects any differences between the registered model and the image being measured. This dramatically improved model matching algorithm now reveals fine defects on the edges of characters, printed labels and graphic patterns that may have gone undetected in the past using less accurate matching algorithms.

Application example: inspection for soft drink bottle caps

Displays inspection results as an area value

Cracks near the edge

Registered image

Fine

Matching

Inspected image

Fine stains

Incomplete characters

Stains in patterns

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Reach Full Productivity Quickly

Omron’s F250 boosts productivity in every process from installation and setup to maintenance and adjustments with maximum flexibility and usability. An on-screen menu system allows applications to be created using a simple tool insertion method. The application program is then displayed sequentially, in the order of execution.

An I/O monitor screen allows easy monitoring of the controller’s inputs and outputs for faster setup and troubleshooting. The line brightness meter can be used to show the pixel density (brightness) of any single line of pixels in both horizontal and vertical directions, making setup and troubleshooting for measurements an easier task. The F250 also uses a removable Flash-RAM memory card for storage and backup of controller settings and measurement images.

Trend Monitor Function

Switching

Displays

Viewing the History of

Measurement Values on the Trend Monitor

Confirming

Defects from

Past NG

Images

Use the Trend Monitor to view measurement values and judgment results. They can be trended and displayed on the monitor while in operation, allowing easy monitoring of the application during setup, online operation or troubleshooting. The NG Image Save function can be useful for solving the cause of rejects by providing visual confirmation with the NG image when they occur. The Judgment Results Limits can also be adjusted while watching the trend monitor, simplifying setup and adjustment.

Easy setup process:

1. Select the necessary inspection functions from the application software and install them

2. Any combination of inspection functions can be selected from the menu.

*Branch processing also possible using measurement results and external input.

Simple, Flexible Configuration Using the Application Software

EC Position

F250-UME Application Software

QUEST OCV

Fine Matching

Trend Monitor

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Processing Item Functions

The F250-UME Application Software can be used to install the following measurement items and perform combinations of inspections.

Position Compensation General Measurement

Binary position compensation

EC position compensation

Edge position compensation

Model position compensation

Circle position compensation

Reset scroll

Scroll

Detecting binary defects

Classification

Density defects

EC defect

EC positioning

Edge position

Fine matching

EC circle count

Pattern

QUEST character verification

Rotation positioning

ECM search

Lot number OCV 1

Labeling

Label data

Edge pitch

Density data

Results Output

Memory card data output

DO data output

DO judgement output

Host link data output

Normal data output

Measurement Support Branch Control

Calculation

Elapsed time

Get unit data

Wait

Set unit data

Trend monitor

Conditional branch

DI branch

End

Results Display

String display

Measurement display

Judgement display

Item display

Time display

Figure display

Line display

Box display

Circle display

Cursor display

Monitor

System Configuration

F250-C50/C55 Controller

10 11 12 13 8

Color LCD Monitor

F150-M05L

PLC or

Personal

Computer

RS-232C/422

Ethernet

Monitor Cable

RCA/BNC Video Cable

Memory Cards

F160-N64S

(64 Mbytes)

F250-UME

Application Software

Console

F160-KP

F250-C50/C55

Power Supply

Recommended model:

OMRON

S8TS

F160 Double-Speed Cameras

Cameras with Intelligent Lighting

F160-SLC20

F160-SLC50

Camera

Controller

F160-S1

Camera Cable

F150-VS

Parallel Cable

F160-VP

Synchronous Sensor

Programmable Controller

F150 Cameras

Cameras with Intelligent Lighting

F150-SLC20

F150-SLC50

Cameras with Light Source

F150-SL20A

F150-SL50A

Camera

F150-S1A

*The F300-S2R, F300-S3DR, and F300-S Cameras are also compatible

5 14 9 4 1 2 3

1 POWER Indicator (Green)

Lit while the power is ON.

2 RUN Indicator (Orange)

Lit while the F250 is in Run Mode.

3 ERROR Indicator (Red)

Lit when an error has occurred.

4 I/O Connectors 0 and 1

Connects the F250 to external devices such as sync sensors or PLCs.

5 Power Supply Terminal

Connects to the DC power supply.

6 Console Connector

Connects the F250 to a user keypad.

7 Memory Card LEDs 0 and 1

Lit when the Memory Card is being supplied with power.

8 Memory Card Slots 0 and 1

Holds Memory Cards or card containing Application Software.

9 CAMERA 0-3 Connectors

Connects to Cameras.

10 RS-232C/422A Connector

Connects the F250 to an external device such as a personal computer or PLC.

11 Ethernet Connector

Connects to a personal computer, etc.

12 Monitor Connector (S-VIDEO Output)

Connects to the Monitor with an

S-VIDEO input.

13 Monitor Connector (Composite

Video Output) Connects to the Monitor.

14 Grounding Terminal

Connects to the ground wire.

7

6

7

8

Controller

F250-C50/C55

270 (10.63)

Dimensions

Unit: mm (inches)

Console

F160-KP

115 min.

(4.53)

[25]

(0.98)

220

±

0.6 (8.66)

Four M4 (mounting screws)*

197 (7.76)

ESC

48 (1.89)

SHIFT

ENT

TRIG

F1

F4

F7

F2

F5

F8

F3

F6

F9

29.7 (1.17)

20

(0.79)

[40]

(1.57)

190

±

0.6 (7.48)

Double-Speed Camera

F160-SLC20

12

70 (2.76)

12

12

31

40 (1.57)

12

Stopper

10 to 13

(0.39 to 0.51)

Plate thickness: T

*Screw length: L(10 + T<L<13 + T)

12 dia.

40 (1.57) 2000 (78.74)

73 (2.87) 46.5 (1.83) 85 (3.35)*

10

(0.39)

25

(0.98)

96.25 (3.79)

30.5

(1.20)

8 (0.32)

23.25

±

1.3 (0.92)

1/4-20UNC with depth of 10 mm

Liquid Crystal Monitor

F150-M05L

Mounting plate thickness: 1.6 (0.63) to 4.8 (0.19)

[46 max.]

Mounting bracket

POWER

SYNC

100 (3.94)

185 (7.28)

174 (6.85)

5.5 (0.22)

F150-VM Monitor Cable

• Tolerance:

±

1 mm

• The dimensions in brackets are reference values.

86.25 (3.40)

Two M4 mounting holes with depth of 10 mm

13.25

±

1.1 (0.52)

20

±

1.3 (0.79)

Panel cutout dimensions

133.5

+0.5mm

0

(5.26)

F160-SLC50

16

90 (3.54)

16

175.5

+0.5mm

0

(6.91)

80 (3.15) 46.5 (1.83) 85 (3.35)*

10

(0.39)

25

(0.98)

16

31

60 (2.36)

16

103.25 (4.06)

30.5

8 (0.32)

(1.20)

23.25

±

1.3

1/4-20UNC with depth of 10 mm

F160-S1

15.5

(0.61)

8

54.5 (2.15)

46.5 (1.83) 6 (0.24)

6.2

(0.24)

6.2

(0.24)

Light connector

(8.8 dia.)

93.25 (3.67)

Two M4 mounting holes with depth of 10 mm

13.25

±

1.1 (0.52)

20

±

1.3 (0.79)

1"-32UN-2A

(C mount)

30.5 (1.20)

31.25

±

2 (1.24)

21.25

±

2

8

31 (1.22)

Camera cable connector

(11.8 dia.)

Two M4 mounting holes with depth of 8 mm

20

±

1.3 (0.79)

Note: Dimensions for F150 cameras are in Omron’s F150-3 Vision Sensor brochure SB F1503-1.

1/4-20UNC with depth of 8 mm

Specifications

Rating/Function

Controller: F250-C50/C55

Item

Connectable cameras

Number of cameras connectable

Number of pixels

Number of scenes

Image storage function

Filtering

Operations and settings

Operation customization functions

Screen customization functions

Trend monitor function

Memory card slots

Monitor interface

Ethernet

Serial communications

Parallel I/O

Strobe interface

Power supply voltage

Current consumption

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity

External dimensions

Weight

Specifications

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F150-S1A/SL20/SL50/SLC20/SLC50, F160-S1/SLC20/SLC50, F300-S2R/S3DR/S

512 x 484 (H x V)

32 (Expansion possible using Memory Cards)

Maximum of 35 images stored

Smoothing (strong, weak), edge enhancement, edge extraction (horizontal, vertical, both), dilation, erosion, median, background suppression

Installing measurement items using application software, and combining and setting measurement items by menu operations

Menu masking, password setting, shortcut keys

Display items: Character strings (measurement values, judgement results, times, user-specified characters, measurement region names), figures (lines, boxes, circles, cross cursors)

Specified parameters: Display color, position, and size

Supported

2

Composite video output: 1 channel, S-VIDEO output: 1 channel

10Base-T: 1 channel

RS-232C/422A: 1 channel

21 inputs and 46 outputs

4 channels (included in parallel outputs)

20.4 to 26.4 VDC

Approx. 3.7 A (when four F160-SLC50 Cameras connected)

Operating: 0 to 50

°

C, Storage: -25 to +65

°

C (with no icing or condensation)

Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)

270 x 81 x 197 mm (W x H x D)

Approx. 2.7 kg (Controller only)

Double-Speed Camera : F160-S1

Picture element

Effective pixels

Scanning method

Shutter

Camera with Intelligent Lighting

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity

External dimensions

1/3” Interline CCD

659 x 494 (H x V)

1/60-s non-interlace (frame) mode, 1/120-s 2:1 interlace (field) mode

Electronic shutter: select from 8 shutter-speed settings (1/120 to 1/20,000 s) using menu.

F160-SLC20 (field of vision: 20 mm), F160-SLC50 (field of vision: 50 mm)

Operating: 0 to 50

°

C, Storage: -25 to +60

°

C

Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)

31 x 40 x 54.5 (W x H x D) mm (not including connectors and other protruding parts)

Weight Approx. 85 g (Camera only)

Note: Specifications for F150 cameras are in Omron’s F150-3 Vision Sensor brochure SB F1503-1.

Monitor

Item

Model number

Name

Size

Type

Resolution

Input signals

Power supply voltage

Current consumption

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity

Weight (monitor only)

Accessories

F150-M05L

Color LCD Monitor

5.5 inches

Liquid crystal color TFT

320 x 240 dots

NTSC composite video (1.0 V/75

Ω

)

20.4 to 26.4 VDC

Approx. 700 mA

Operating: 0 to 50

°

C; Storage: -25 to 65

°

C

(with no icing or condensation)

Operating or storage: 35% to 85%

(with no condensation)

Approx. 1 kg

Instruction manual and 4 mounting brackets

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F250 Vision Sensor Selection Guide

First: Start by selecting the controller part number with the correct input/output type, NPN or PNP, to meet the applications needs.

Second: Choose cameras for the system. Omron offers three F160 double-speed or five standard speed F150 cameras. Select one to four cameras based on the application. Cameras with built-in Intelligent Light

Source are available for 20- or 50-mm fields of vision in both the F150 and F160 series. If a different field of vision and lighting is required, use the F150-S1A or F160-S1 camera without lens and light source.

Important: cameras from the F150, F160 and F300 series CAN NOT be mixed on a single controller.

Note: F150 camera distance setting information is in vision sensor brochure SB F1503-1; F160 camera distance setting information is in brochure SB F160-1.

Third: Choose camera cables, Parallel I/O cable, monitor and monitor cable as required. For additional camera cable and parallel I/O cable lengths and monitor options, please consult your Omron vision representative.

Fourth: Select lenses and lighting for the application if F150-S1A or F160-S1 cameras are used. Refer to the Lens

Selection Guide (next page). The intelligent lighting interface is available for F150-S1A and F160-S1 cameras to allow the use of controllable external lighting options. Please refer to the back cover of this brochure for additional intelligent lighting information and consult your Omron vision representative for assistance in selecting lenses and lighting.

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Ordering Information

Name

Controllers

Model number

F250-C50

F250-C55

Double-speed cameras with intelligent lighting

Camera only

F160-SLC20

F160-SLC50

F160-S1

Compatible F150 cameras with intelligent lighting with light

Camera only

Console

Color LCD monitor

Memory card

Application software

Camera cable

Monitor cable

Parallel cable

Extension tubes

F150-SLC20

F150-SLC50

F150-SL20

F150-SL50

F150-S1A

F160-KP

F150-M05L

F160-N64S

F250-UME

F150-VS

RCA/BNC Video Cable

F160-VP

F150-EXT

Comments

NPN input/output

PNP input/output

20 mm field of view

50 mm field of view

Without lens or light source

20 mm field of view

50 mm field of view

20 mm field of view, red LED light source

50 mm field of view, red LED light source

Without lens or light source

Keypad with shortcut buttons

5.5 inch color LCD

Memory capacity: 64 Mbytes

For F160 (double-speed) & F150 cameras; cable length: 3 m

Cable length: 2 m

Loose-wire cable for parallel I/O connectors; cable length: 2 m

A set of six extension tubes that are 40, 20, 10, 5, 1, and 0.5 mm in length respectively

Lens Selection Guide

First: Start by defining the field of view requirements for each camera. Refer to the diagram at bottom left.

The field of view is considered to be the area or areas requiring inspection. This does not necessarily include the entire part or object in the field of view.

Second: Determine the camera distance, measured from the object surface to the camera. Refer to the lens setting illustration for additional information about setting distance. This distance can impose limitations on the field of view and lens choice.

To get the greatest flexibility in lens selection, keep the camera setting distance as flexible as possible.

Third: Using the field of view and camera setting distance requirements, use the optical graph axis marked "Field of view L (mm)" to find the matching field of view size. Use the optical graph axis marked "Camera distance A (mm)" to find the approximate camera setting distance. Follow the values across the chart until they cross. Refer to the lens part reference on the right at the end of the graph line to find the correct lens size. (If a "t" value other than 0 is indicated, corresponding lens extension tubes will need to be added in between the camera and lens in order to properly focus the image. The "t" value indicates the thickness of the extension tubes required.)

Note: Extension tube length should not exceed 10% of the focal length of the lens. When looking at other manufacturers’ lenses not referenced by Omron, please use a 1/3-inch CCD size as a selection value reference.

Fourth: If an appropriate lens cannot be found to satisfy your application, please consult your Omron vision representative for additional assistance in lens selection options.

CCTV Lens

Model

Dimensions

Focal length

Brightness

F150-L8

29 dia. x 34.5 L*

8.0 mm

F1.3

F150-L12

30 dia. x 34.5 L*

12.5 mm

F1.4

F150-L16

30 dia. x 24.5 L*

16.0 mm

F1.4

F150-L25

30 dia. x 24.5 L*

25.0 mm

F1.4

F150-L50

32 dia. x 37 L*

50.0 mm

F1.8

F150-L75

32 dia. x 42.5 L*

75.0 mm

F2.7

* Lens diameter does not include lens ring lock screw height.

Note: Omron reserves the right to change lens suppliers and specifications without notification. Please verify all lenses with sales personnel.

Optical Graph

Max.

outer dia.

Total length

Camera distance A (mm)

Unit: mm

5,000

1"-32UN

-2A

30 dia.

3,000

2,000

1,000

Lens model: F150-________

L75

L50

L25

L16

L12

L8

Camera distance

A (mm)

500

300

200 t: Extension Tube thickness

100

50

4 5 10 20 30 50 100 200 300 500

Field of view L (mm)

Note: All values are approximate values. It is recommended that the camera distance be adjusted by sliding the camera forward or backward in actual operation.

Field of vision

L (mm)

Camera

Extension Tube

Lens

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The Right Lights & Camera

For Your Action

Omron’s compact shutter camera is perfect for high-speed inspection applications and can be fitted with several different light sources, including those that support the Intelligent Light Source specification, depending on the application.

Unique, Intelligent Light Sources (ILS)

Omron’s ILSs and ILS integrated cameras are designed to enhance and simplify your vision applications. The ILSs use a hood shape that reduces external interference, making conditions ideal for highly accurate inspections. The combination of red and green LEDs also enables the F250 to inspect a wide range of objects. One ILS version offers the ability of adjustable coaxial vertical lighting in addition to the adjustable ring light. The adjustable ring light lets the user adjust brightness and light direction based on the application requirements.

Maximize Lighting Control

With an Intelligent Light Source camera, the F250’s controller menus take all of the guesswork out of proper lighting. Operators can control the illuminated area and light intensity from the controller menus. The settings are easily changed without direct adjustment to the light source. Lighting positioning is stored with other scene data so operators can change the lighting conditions to match different operating environments. Because the settings are numeric data, it is possible to recreate the lighting conditions from machine to machine.

Solve Machine Vision Lighting Problems with

Easy-to-Use Intelligent Lighting Control

A Visionary Partnership

Omron and CCS America have partnered to provide the CCS

Intelligent Lighting Adapter (ILA), lighting power supplies and wide range of controllable LED lighting for Omron’s F-series

Vision Sensors. Features include:

• 64 light level steps per light

• Up to 4 controllable lights per camera and power supply

• Set light intensity and angle in controller software

• Settings are saved and repeatable

• Compatible with Omron F150-3, F160 and F250 vision sensors

• Over 200 CCS lighting options to choose from; consult your

Omron vision representative for additional information and assistance regarding CCS lighting products www.omron.com/oei

OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC

Technical Automation Solution Division

Schaumburg, IL

OMRON CANADA, INC.

Scarborough, Ontario

SB F250-1 2/02/10M

© 2002 OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC

Printed in the U.S.A.

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