F500 Network-compatible Vision Sensor

Benefits of Increased Resolution

Doubling the horizontal and vertical resolutions increases total resolution by a factor of four, enabling clear images for small or complicated workpieces.

1-million-pixel Camera with Digital Interface

The video signal noise that hurt measurement precision has been greatly reduced to enable inspections of minute foreign matter or damage as well as high-precision positioning.

Partial Scan Function

Partial scans can be used to reduce the image reading time, which is often the bottleneck in measurement processing time.

Advanced Algorithms for High-precision Measurement

Positioning ECM Searches - Edge code models are used for pattern searches. ECM searches are not easily affected by deformation and dirt, and can thus be very effective with low-contrast workpieces.   EC Positioning  - Model registration is not required for EC positioning. Search is possible with shape information, such as "circle", "rectangle", or "intersection". This achieves higher precision in measurements than conventional pattern matching methods.   Reference data: Repeatability is within 1/20 pixel (OMRON test data)

Appearance Inspections EC Defect - Geometric information is used to measure minute defects or low contrast scratches in the measurement object at high precision. Stable detection is possible for applications like measuring deformation in O-rings.   EC Circle Count - Circles are searched for based on a circle of a specified size. Stable detection is possible without undue influence by deformation or dirt.   EC Circle Defect - Defects in circles, such as depressions and scorching in molded items, can be easily measured at high precision. The defect in the circle can be extracted even with a patterned background.

Reduced Work with Simple Operations

Zoom Function for 1-million-pixel Images

Zoom in to see detail clearly for easier setting and adjustment (display enlargement supported).

High-speed Serial USB Interface

A USB interface simplifies high-speed communications between the F500 and a computer. Communications can be used to handle measurement data, setting data, system data, image data, and more.

Batched Access and List Viewing of Looged Images

The data stored in the Controller can be displayed in lists.

Access   View

Batched Access and List Viewing of Measurement Data
Links can be created to spreadsheet software to statistically process measurement results or display graphs.

Access   View

Log Production and Quality Control Information

Macros can be used to total production quantities, production information such as fault rates, or NG products according to the type of inspection.

Access   View

Managing and Transferring Setting Data
Files containing sensor setting data (such as scenes and system data) can be sent and received.

The software version of the F500 can also be easily upgraded.

Access   Save   View

Batch File Uploading (Independent execution of measurement and communications)
The data saved in the Controller can be transferred to a computer as a batch upload. This function is useful when determining judgment values for initial settings or to backup data.

And because measurements and communications are executed independently, files can be uploaded without affecting the sensor's measurement operation.

Display and Edit Scene Data
Scene data set in the F500 connected to the network can be viewed and edited.

The scene data displayed on the computer can also be printed.

Save   View

Vision Composer Net
The Vision Composer Net software connects to Omron Controllers to monitor and control operation, change settings, and perform other tasks. Controllers can be connected across networks to monitor and adjust Controllers in the factory from an office.

Download Setup Function
The F500 sensors in different production lines can be easily set up.

Downloading is also useful when changing products or using new programs.

Live Monitoring Function (Industry First)
Vision Sensor images can be displayed in real-time on the computer via Ethernet. (See note 1.)

Live inspection images can also be monitored remotely. (See note 2.)

And what's more, the images from several Controllers connected via the network can be monitored simultaneously on the computer screen.

Note 1: The transfer speed of live images depends on the network environment.

       2. Remote monitoring is not possible through a firewall.

Remote Operations
Sensor measurements can be started and stopped and scene data settings can be specified from a remote computer.

All operations that were previously possible from the Console can be performed remotely from a computer.