FQ2-CH Series

Optical Character Recognition Sensor

FQ2-CH Series

Even if printing is distorted or unclear due to conveyor line conditions, a unique reading method with a built-in dictionary enables stable reading of characters.

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last update: November 1, 2024

Sensor

Item		Optical Character Recognition Sensor
Model	NPN	FQ2-CH10[][][][]-M
Model	PNP	FQ2-CH15[][][][]-M
Field of view		Refer to Ordering Information on Lineup. (Tolerance (field of view): ± 10% max.)
Installation distance
Main functions	Inspection items	OCR ⋅ Alphabet A to Z ⋅ Number 0 to 9 ⋅ Symbol ' - .: / Model dictionary
	Image filter	Weak smoothing, Strong smoothing, Dilate, Erosion, Median, Extract edges, Extract horizontal edges, Extract vertical edges, Enhance edges, Background suppression
	Verification function	Supported
	Retry function	Normal retry, Exposure retry, Scene retry, Trigger retry
	Number of simultaneous measurements	32
	Position compensation	Supported (360º Model position compensation, Edge position compensation, Linear correction)
	Number of registered scenes	32
Image input	Image processing method	Monochrome
	Image filter	High dynamic range (HDR), polarizing filter (attachment), Brightness Correction
	Image elements	1/3-inch Monochrome CMOS
	Shutter	Built-in lighting ON: 1/250 to 1/50,000s Built-in lighting OFF: 1/1 to 1/50,000s
	Processing resolution	752 × 480
	Partial input function	Supported horizontally only.
	Image display	Zoom-in/Zoom-out/Fit, Rotating by 180°
Lighting	Lighting method	Pulse
Lighting	Lighting color	White
Data logging	Measurement data	In Sensor: 1,000 items (If a Touch Finder is used, results can be saved up to the capacity of an SD card.)
Data logging	Images	In Sensor: 20 images (If a Touch Finder is used, images can be saved up to the capacity of an SD card.)
Auxiliary function		Statistical data, Test Measurements, I/O monitor, Password function, Simulation software, Sensor error history, Calibration
Math function		Arithmetic, calculation functions, trigonometric functions, and logic functions
Measurement trigger		External trigger (single or continuous) Communications trigger (Ethernet TCP no-protocol, Ethernet UDP no-protocol, Ethernet FINS/TCP noprotocol, EtherNet/IP, PLC Link, or PROFINET)
I/O specifi- cations	Input signals	7 signals • Single measurement input (TRIG) • Control command input (IN0 to IN5)
	Output signals	3 signals • Control output (BUSY) • Overall judgement output (OR) • Error output (ERROR) Note: The assignments of the three output signals (OUT0 to OUT2) can also be changed to the following: • READY • RUN • STG (Strobe trigger) • OR0 (Item0 judgement) to OR31 (Item31 judgement) • Exp.0 judgement to Exp.31 judgement
	Ethernet specifications	100Base-TX/10Base-T
	Communications	Ethernet TCP no-protocol, Ethernet UDP no-protocol, Ethernet FINS/TCP no-protocol, EtherNet/IP, PLC Link, or PROFINET
	I/O expansion	Possible by connecting FQ-SDU1_ Sensor Data Unit. 11 inputs and 24 outputs
	RS-232C	Possible by connecting FQ-SDU2_ Sensor Data Unit. 8 inputs and 7 outputs
Ratings	Power supply voltage	21.6 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple)
Ratings	Current consumption	2.4 A max.
Environ- mental immunity	Ambient temperature range	Operating: 0 to 40ºC, Storage: -25 to 65ºC (with no icing or condensation)
	Ambient humidity range	Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
	Ambient atmosphere	No corrosive gas
	Vibration resistance (destruction)	10 to 150 Hz, single amplitude: 0.35 mm, X/Y/Z directions 8 min each, 10 times
	Shock resistance (destruction)	150 m/s² 3 times each in 6 direction (up, down, right, left, forward, and backward)
	Degree of protection	IEC 60529 IP67 (Except when Polarizing Filter Attachment is mounted or connector cap is removed.)
Materials		Sensor: PBT, PC, SUS, Mounting Bracket: PBT, Polarizing Filter Attachment: PBT, PC Ethernet connector: Oil-resistance vinyl compound, I/O connector: Lead-free heat-resistant PVC
Weight		Narrow View/Standard View: Approx.160 g Wide View: Approx.150 g
Accessories included with sensor		Mounting Bracket (FQ-XL) (1), Polarizing Filter Attachment (FQ-XF1) (1), Instruction Manual, Member Registration Sheet
LED class		Risk Group 2 (IEC62471)

Touch Finder

Type			Model with DC power supply
Model			FQ2-D30
Number of connectable Sensor			Number of sensors that can be recognized (switched): 32 max. number or sensor that can displayed on monitor: 8 max.
Main functions	Types of measurement displays		Last result display, Last NG display, trend monitor, histograms
	Types of display images		Through, frozen, zoom-in, and zoom-out images
	Data logging		Measurement results, measured images
	Menu language		English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese
Indications	LCD	Display device	3.5-inch TFT color LCD
		Pixels	320 × 240
		Display colors	16.7 million
	Backlight	Life expectancy *1	50,000 hours at 25ºC
		Brightness adjustment	Provided
		Screen saver	Provided
Operation interface	Touch screen	Method	Resistance film
Operation interface	Touch screen	Life expectancy *2	1,000,000 touch operations
External interface	Ethernet		100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
External interface	SD card		SDHC-compliant, Class 4 or higher recommended
Ratings	Power supply voltage		DC power connection:21.6 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple)
	Continuous operation on Battery *3		---
	Power consumption		DC power connection: 0.2 A max.
Environ- mental immunity	Ambient temperature range		Operating: 0 to 50ºC Storage: - 25 to 65ºC (with no icing or condensation)
	Ambient humidity range		Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
	Ambient atmosphere		No corrosive gas
	Vibration resistance (destruction)		10 to 150 Hz, single amplitude: 0.35 mm, X/Y/Z directions 8 min each, 10 times
	Shock resistance (destruction)		150 m/s² 3 times each in 6 direction (up, down, right, left, forward, and backward)
	Degree of protection		IEC 60529 IP20 (when SD card cover, connector cap, or harness is attached)
Weight			Approx. 270 g (without Battery and hand strap attached)
Materials			Case: ABS
Accessories included with Touch Finder			Touch Pen (FQ-XT), Instruction Manual

*1. This is a guideline for the time required for the brightness to diminish to half the initial brightness at room
temperature and humidity. The life of the backlight is greatly affected by the ambient temperature and humidity
and will be shorter at lower or higher temperatures.
*2. This value is only a guideline. No guarantee is implied. The value will be affected by operating conditions.
*3. This value is only a guideline. No guarantee is implied. The value will be affected by the operating environment and
operating conditions.

Sensor Data Units (FQ2-S3/S4/CH only)

Item			Parallel Interface	RS-232C Interface
Model		NPN	FQ-SDU10	FQ-SDU20
Model		PNP	FQ-SDU15	FQ-SDU25
I/O specifi- cations	Parallel I/O	Connector 1	16 outputs (D0 to D15)	6 inputs (IN0 to IN5)
	Parallel I/O	Connector 2	11 inputs (TRIG, RESET, IN0 to IN7, and DSA) 8 outputs (GATE, ACK, RUN, BUSY, OR, ERROR, STGOUT, and SHTOUT)	2 inputs (TRIG and RESET) 7 outputs (ACK, RUN, BUSY, OR, ERROR, STGOUT, and SHTOUT)
	RS-232C		---	1 channel, 115,200 bps max.
	Sensor interface		FQ2-S3 connected with FQ-WU[][][]: OMRON interface *Number of connected Sensors: 1
Ratings	Power supply voltage		21.6 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple)
	Insulation resistance		Between all DC external terminals and case: 0.5 MΩ min (at 250 VDC)
	Current consumption		2.5 A max.: FQ2-S[][][][][][]-[][][] and FQ-SDU[][], FQ2-CH1[][][][][]-M and FQ-SDU[][] 0.4 A max.: FQ2-S[][]-[][][] and FQ-SDU[][] 0.1 A max.: FQ-SDU[][] only
Environ- mental immunity	Ambient temperature range		Operating: 0 to 50ºC, Storage: -20 to 65ºC (with no icing or condensation)
	Ambient humidity range		Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
	Ambient atmosphere		No corrosive gas
	Vibration resistance (destruction)		10 to 150 Hz, single amplitude: 0.35 mm, X/Y/Z directions, 8 min each, 10 times
	Shock resistance (destruction)		150 m/s² 3 times each in 6 directions (up, down, right, left, forward, and backward)
	Degree of protection		IEC 60529 IP20
Materials			Case: PC + ABS, PC
Weight			Approx. 150 g
Accessories included with Sensor Data Unit			Instruction Manual

System Requirements for Touch Finder for PC

The following Personal Computer system is required to use the software.

OS	Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium or higher (32-bit/64-bit version) Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro Edition or higher (32-bit/64-bit version) Microsoft Windows 10 Home Edition or higher (32-bit/64-bit version) Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Edition (64-bit version)
CPU	Core 2 Duo 1.06 GHz or the equivalent or higher
RAM	1GB min.
HDD	500 MB min. available space *
Monitor	1,024 × 768 dots min.

* Available space is also required separately for data logging.

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last update: November 1, 2024

Product Category

Sensors
- Code Readers / OCR
  - OCR
    - FQ2-CH Series

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