FQ

The FQ Vision Sensor is the most compact solution combining a camera and an image processor within one housing. No need for costly and space-consuming external lighting, thanks to the built-in lens and high performance LED. The IP67 protections class enables the FQ to be used even in harsh environments.

As well as being a landmark in simplicity, the Omron FQ Vision Sensor also gives you the very best in image quality and clarity. For the first time in this class you can now benefit from a range of advanced image capture and processing features. Power LEDs, HDR, polarization and halation filters enable stable inspections on surfaces where conventional vision sensors see nothing.
The clear image enables a simple installation, as the angle of view is not critical anymore.

Real color sensing
All RGB gradations (16+ million) are processed directly. No grayscale conversion or color filtering required.

High power lighting
Contrast was once a major issue in image processing. With the FQ Vision Sensor however, every image is bright and clear, with perfect contrast for reliable results.

HDR sensing
Variations in lighting conditions can cause unwanted glare or halation. HDR minimizes these effects, maximizing the stability of inspection results, even countering piece-to-piece variation or misalignment.

Flexibility meets simplicity in the Omron FQ Vision Sensor, in design, functionality and ease of use.
Suitable for all types of processing and packaging applications, it can be tailored to meet even the most demanding requirements, and any operational concept.

- PC or standalone
- Local or remote
- Portable or fixed
- Permanent or temporary

You have full control over the Omron FQ Vision Sensor, including a live image feed. Only connect the Touch Finder console or PC tool when necessary. Choose permanent installation with DIN rails, or the portable version, with rechargeable battery for full freedom of use.

If your application uses multiple FQ Vision Sensors, they can be linked and controlled via one TouchFinder or PC tool.

No matter whether you handle large or small workpieces, the range of Omron FQ Vision Sensors off ers a perfect match. Select the FQ model with the appropriate range and adjust the fi eld of view to your application. Focusing is quick and easy too, enabling you to use the sensor for a variety of applications.

The FQ Vision Sensor takes you into a new dimension of simplicity and intuitive user guidance. Always know where you are thanks to the innovative navigation menu. You are guided step by step, and will quickly learn how to navigate directly to any set-up item.

Use the powerful auto-functions of the FQ to find the ideal settings. Let the FQ support you through the initialset up and any fine tuning or configuration changes.
Users do not need to be experts in image sensors,since the processing intelligence is incorporated in theunit itself.

Various inspection result views are available: overview, detail, trend or distribution. The FQ display options give you the results you need to make informed decisions about your production.

1. Select the inspection item

2. Teach the model

3. Set the thresholds

Overview of results
Display the results of all inspection items in one view. Navigate directly to each result with one touch to see the details.

Trend monitor
See the history of inspection results over time. The trend of the production quality can be easily monitored. Countermeasures can be implemented immediately if quality goes down.

Histogram
Show the distribution of all measurement results, giving you instant overview of overall production quality.

The FQ vision sensor allows fast and easy real-time parameter adjustment.
Eliminating the need to stop the machine for fine tuning and optimisation of settings, resulting in zero machine downtime.

Historical results logging is very useful for testing a new line.
Samples are fed down the line and inspection results are logged.
The logged data can be checked on a time scale in graph form and used to adjust judgement conditions.
File Logging is convenient during operation. Large inspection histories can be saved in SD cards and used later for traceability.

When multiple sensors are connected to the touch finder, the display automatically switches to the image of the sensor which has produced an NG result.
This allows dynamic visualisation of reject conditions.

Most vision sensors on the market operate using greyscale image processing, due to the high demand of processing color images. However, many applications may be unsuitable or unstable using greyscale processing due to the requirement of color inspection or poor image contrast.
In order to offer solutions for such issues, the FQ vision sensor combines a high power processor unit and real-color processing technology which enables fast inspections using color images.
The same technology is used in Omron's flagship model of vision sensors and is widely utilised throughout industry.

Glossy & highly reflective surfaces can often result in "halation" or uneven brightness across an image, coupled with inconsistent workpiece placement inspections can become unstable and unreliable. Such halation is a result of the narrow dynamic range of standard vision sensors.
Omron independently developed a High Dynamic Range (HDR) function and used it in our flagship model of vision sensors along with Real Color Sensing.
The result is stable detection of objects which are highly reflective, even if workpiece placement is not consistent.

Providing suitable illumination for inspections can often be the deciding factor between application success or failure.
Especially when inspecting large field of views, even and consistent lighting can be difficult to achieve.
In order to handle such issues, a new DR optical system has been developed for the FQ vision sensor. This system effectively uses all of the LED light to maintain consistent brightness across the field of view at four times the brightness of previous models.
Passing light through the polarizing filter cuts off the specular reflection light which can result from highly reflective objects.

DR optical system : Double-reflection optical system