Omron sensors. Code Readers / OCR. FQ-CR Series

Code Reader

Exceptional Reading Performance with Easy Operation

You can apply up to three of the four unique filters developed by OMRON in the desired order to remove printing irregularities and noise, in order to achieve a stable reading. Smooth
Smooths the image.
Erosion
For white codes, reduces the cell size.
Effective for reading separated dot codes.
Dilate
For white codes, increases the cell size.
Effective for reading codes with cell spreading.
Median
Removes noise. Erosion and dilation can be combined to connect dots without changing the dot thickness.
Code Readers must be able to read codes even for poor printing conditions. You can automatically retry reading while changing the exposure time and other reading conditions, even for changing workpieces or environments, to enable a stable reading.

1. Retrying the Specified Number of Times with the Same Conditions

Reading is performed the specified number of times for the same scene.

2. Retrying While External Trigger Is Input

Reading is performed until successful, as long as an external level trigger is input.

3. Retrying While Changing the Shutter Speed

Reading is performed for the same scene while changing the exposure time in stages.

4. Retrying While Changing the Reading Conditions

When reading DPM codes, inconsistencies in printing conditions can result in NGs if reading is performed with only one set of reading settings.
The FQ-CR allows you to register up to 32 sets of reading conditions as scenes and retry reading while changing the scenes in order.
The system automatically determines the scenes with the highest usage rates and changes the order to start with them to flexibly handle changes in reading conditions.
Of course you can specify a fixed order if required.
Red circles are displayed on cells for which the code was corrected on the display.
This clearly shows where the code quality was poor.
The wider the field of view, the more difficult it is to maintain consistent lighting within the field, causing errors in reading. The built-in LEDs of the FQ-CR Series use a unique OMRON DR optical system for effective light usage to maintain consistent lighting within the field of vision at a brightness that is four times that of previous models.
The HDR (high dynamic range) function minimizes the influence of changes in lighting conditions and light reflection. This enables stable inspections even for materials that are difficult to light evenly, such as metal parts or glossy films, or in locations subject to external light interference.
A polarizing filter is included to cut specular reflection from glossy surfaces. This enables stable code reading even for metallic or other glossy surfaces.
The compact body also provides an Ethernet connector so that you can transfer read data and images via Ethernet. Smoothly transfer data to PLCs, computers, or other host devices. Setup is as easy as displaying codes on the monitor and registering settings with a simple procedure.
Then, the FQ-CR will automatically tune the settings to achieve the optimum conditions. Use the convenient Touch Finder for on-site settings and control panel installations, or use a set-up tool on a computer.

TouchFinder for PC (Free)
After purchasing the Code Reader, you can download the TouchFinder for PC free from the member’s website.
The nine language support for menus means that you can easily introduce systems into factory sites in other countries.
In addition, you can easily change the language on a menu.

English
Japanese
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Korean
German
French
Italian
Spanish
Navigation menus for operating procedures from image adjustment through to testing and starting operation are provided so that even beginners can operate the Code Reader.

Connect Up To Eight Code Readers

The flexibly arrangeable platform can be used for simple configurations with one Code Reader for complex configurations with multiple Code Readers reading from different directions.
Up to eight Code Readers can be controlled from the Touch Finder set-up console.
The FQ-CR2 contains state-of-the-art algorithms that enable the reading of codes even with poor reading quality. However, even if the code quality continues to deteriorate for some reason, auto-correction and retrying are used to enable reading, making it impossible to tell where quality was lost simply from the OK/NG reading information.
Here, you can use the cell recognition rate information. The cell recognition rate changes with code printing quality, position inconsistency, installation conditions, and noise. You can log the cell recognition rate and image together to manage quality trends. The logging of recent results is useful for testing when commissioning a line. Run through some sample products and log the cell recognition rate. You can then display the results in a time-based graph to see how much leeway there is in reading performance.

* For the FQ-CR1, the number of detected characters is logged instead of the cell recognition rate.
If you leave the Touch Finder installed on-site, the recent NG sensor display is very useful. Even if you are monitoring more than one Code Reader with the Touch Finder, the display automatically changes to the Code Reader where an NG occurred so that you can quickly confirm conditions.

Narrow View		Standard
2D Code Reader	Multi Code Reader	2D Code Reader	Multi Code Reader
NPN	FQ-CR20010F-M	FQ-CR10010F-M	FQ-CR20050F-M	FQ-CR10050F-M
PNP	FQ-CR25010F-M	FQ-CR15010F-M	FQ-CR25050F-M	FQ-CR15050F-M

Note: Tolerance (field of vision): ±10% max.

	Wide View (Long-distance)		Wide View (Short-distance)
	2D Code Reader	Multi Code Reader	2D Code Reader	Multi Code Reader
NPN	FQ-CR20100F-M	FQ-CR10100F-M	FQ-CR20100N-M	FQ-CR10100N-M
PNP	FQ-CR25100F-M	FQ-CR15100F-M	FQ-CR25100N-M	FQ-CR15100N-M

Note: Tolerance (field of vision): ±10% max.

Type	Model
DC power supply	FQ2-D30
AC/DC/battery	FQ2-D31 *

* AC Adapter and Battery are sold separately.

Type	Cable length	Model
FQ Ethernet Cables (connect Code Reader to Touch Finder, Code Reader to PC)	2 m	FQ-WN002
	10 m	FQ-WN010
	20 m	FQ-WN020
I/O Cables	2 m	FQ-WD002
	10 m	FQ-WD010
	20 m	FQ-WD020

Appearance	Number of ports	Failure detection	Current consumption	Model
	3	None	0.22 A	W4S1-03B
	5	None	0.22 A	W4S1-05B
		Supported		W4S1-05C

Application	Appearance	Name	Model
For Code Reader		Mounting Bracket (enclosed with Code Reader)	FQ-XL
		Mounting Bracket for highprecision sensing *1 (sold separately)	FQ-XL2
		Polarizing Filter Attachment (enclosed with Code Reader)	FQ-XF1
For Touch Finder		Panel Mounting Adapter	FQ-XPM
		AC Adapter (for models for DC/AC/Battery)	FQ-AC1
		Battery *2 (for models for DC/AC/Battery)	FQ-BAT1
		Touch Pen (enclosed with Touch Finder)	FQ-XT
		Strap	FQ-XH
		SD Card (2 GB)	HMC-SD291

*1. A mounting Bracket with improved resistance to vibrations and other external stresses that cause displacement of the optical axis and field of view.
*2. The Battery uses a lithium ion secondary battery. Confirm any applicable laws and regulations in the destination country if you export the Battery.

Type		2D Code Reader		Multi Code Reader
Model	NPN	FQ-CR20[][][][]-M		FQ-CR10[][][][]-M
	PNP	FQ-CR25[][][][]-M		FQ-CR15[][][][]-M
Field of vision		Refer to the table below.
Installation distance
Minimum resolution		FQ-CR2[]010F-M/-CR1[]010F-M: 0.040 mm FQ-CR2[]050F-M/-CR1[]050F-M: 0.070 mm FQ-CR2[]100F-M/-CR1[]100F-M: 0.282 mm FQ-CR2[]100N-M/-CR1[]100N-M: 0.155 mm
Main functions	Code	2D Code (DataMatrix (EC200), QR Code)		2D Code (DataMatrix (EC200), QR Code, MicroQR Code, PDF417, MicroPDF417, GS1-DataMatrix)
				Bar code (JAN/EAN/UPC, Code39, Codabar (NW-7), ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5), Code 93, Code128/GS1-128, GS1 DataBar * (Truncated, Stacked, Omni-directional, Stacked Omni-directional, Limited, Expanded and Expanded Stacked), Pharmacode and GS1-128 Composite Code (CC-A, CC-B, CC-C))
	Image filter	Filter function (Smooth, Dilate, Erosion, Median), Retry function, Code Error Correction Position Display		None
	Verification function	None		Supported
	Number of simultaneous inspections	32
	Number of registered scenes	32
Image input	Image filter	High dynamic range (HDR), polarizing filter (attachment)
	Image elements	1/3-inch monochrome CMOS
	Shutter	1/250 to 1/32,258 s		1/250 to 1/30,000 s
	Processing resolution	752 × 480
Lighting	Lighting method	Pulse
	Lighting color	White
	LED class	Risk Group 2 (IEC62471)
Data logging	Measurement data	In Code Reader: 1,000 items (If a Touch Finder is used, results can be saved up to the capacity of an SD card.)
	Images	In Code Reader: 20 images (If a Touch Finder is used, images can be saved up to the capacity of an SD card.)
Measurement trigger		External trigger (single or continuous)
I/O specifi- cations	Input signals	7 signals Single measurement input (TRIG) Control command inputs (IN0 to IN5)
	Output signals	3 signals Control output (BUSY) Overall judgement output (OR) Error output (ERROR) Note: The three output signals can be allocated for the judgements of individual inspection items.
	Ethernet specification	Numerical outputs and control commands are supported with no-protocol communications. 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
	Connection method	Special connector cables Power supply and I/O: 1 cable (FQ-WD[][][]) Touch Finder and computer: 1 cable (FQ-WN[][][])
Ratings	Power supply voltage	21.6 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple)
	Current consumption	2.4 A max.
Environ- mental immunity	Ambient temperature range	Operating: 0 to 50°C Storage: - 25 to 65°C (with no icing or condensation)
	Ambient humidity range	Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
	Ambient atmosphere	No corrosive gas
	Degree of protection	IEC 60529 IP67 (Except when Polarizing Filter Attachment is mounted.)
Materials		Code Reader: 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
Accessories		Mounting Bracket (FQ-XL) (1) Polarizing Filter Attachment (FQ-XF1) (1) Instruction Manual Member registration sheet
2D Code Reader		Multi Code Reader			Field of view * (Horizontal × Vertical)	Installation distance	Weight
NPN	PNP	NPN	PNP
FQ-CR20010F-M	FQ-CR25010F-M	FQ-CR10010F-M	FQ-CR15010F-M		7.5 × 4.7 to 13 × 8.2 mm	38 to 57 mm	200 g max.
FQ-CR20050F-M	FQ-CR25050F-M	FQ-CR10050F-M	FQ-CR15050F-M		13 × 8.2 to 53 × 33 mm	56 to 215 mm
FQ-CR20100F-M	FQ-CR25100F-M	FQ-CR10100F-M	FQ-CR15100F-M		53 × 33 to 240 × 153 mm	Long-distance model: 220 to 970 mm
FQ-CR20100N-M	FQ-CR25100N-M	FQ-CR10100N-M	FQ-CR15100N-M		29 × 18 to 300 × 191 mm	Short-distance model: 32 to 380 mm

* Tolerance: ±10% max.

Type			Model with DC power supply	Model with AC/DC/battery power supply
Model			FQ2-D30	FQ2-D31
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
		Life expectancy *2	1,000,000 touch operations
External interface	Ethernet		100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
	SD card		SDHC-compliant, Class 4 or higher recommended
Ratings	Power supply voltage		DC power connection: 21.6 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple)	DC power connection: 21.6 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple) AC adapter (manufactured by Sino- American Japan Co., Ltd) connection: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Battery connection: FQ-BAT1 Battery (1cell, 3.7 V)
	Continuous operation on Battery *3		---	1.5 h
	Power consumption		DC power connection: 0.2 A max.	DC power connection: 0.2 A max. Charging battery: 0.4 A max.
Environ- mental immunity	Ambient temperature range		Operating: 0 to 50ºC Storage: - 25 to 65ºC (with no icing or condensation)	Operating: 0 to 50ºC when mounted to DIN Track or panel Operation on Battery: 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 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.

Model	FQ-BAT1
Battery type	Secondary lithium ion battery
Nominal capacity	1,800 mAh
Rated voltage	3.7 V
Ambient temperature range	Operating: 0 to 40°C Storage: - 25 to 65°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range	Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Charging method	Charged in Touch Finder (FQ-D31). AC adapter (FQ-AC[]) is required.
Charging time *1	2 h
Battery backup life *2	300 charging cycles
Weight	50 g max.

*1. This value is only a guideline. No guarantee is implied. The value will be affected by operating conditions
*2. This is a guideline for the time required for the capacity of the Battery to be reduced to 60% of the initial capacity.
No guarantee is implied.
The value will be affected by the operating environment and operating conditions. The following Personal Computer system is required to use the software.

OS	Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP2 or higher *1 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium or higher *1
CPU	Core 2 Duo 1.06 GHz or the equivalent or higher
RAM	1GB min.
HDD	500 MB min. available space *2
Monitor	1,024 × 768 dots min.

*1. The Japanese and English versions support only 32-bit OS versions.
*2. Available space is also required separately for data logging.

Mounting with the FQ-XL Mounting Bracket

* Dimentions with the FQ-XL Mounting Bracket

Mounting with the FQ-XL2 Mounting Bracket

FQ2-D30/-D31