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About this Manual:
This manual describes operating procedures for the F160 Vision Sensor using the Conver-
sational Menus and it includes the sections described below. The Conversational Menus
enable easily setting inspections by responding to quires provided on the screen.
This is one of four manuals used to operate the F160. Refer to the following table for the
contents of each manual.
Please read the above manuals carefully and be sure you understand the information pro-
vided before attempting to install or operate the F160.
Section 1 Features of Conversational Menus describes the features of the Conversa-
tional Menus and the types of inspections that are possible.
Section 2 Basic Operations describes the basic operations of the Conversational Menus.
Section 3 Designing Inspections for Specific Applications describes the six inspection
methods not described in 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations. The other inspection
method, presence inspections, are explained in 2-3 Understanding Setting Operations.
Section 4 Application Settings describes how to change, delete, and save inspection set-
tings and how to use various functions with Conversational Menus
Section 5 System Settings describes how to set conditions related to the system environ-
ment. Refer to the Communications Reference Manual for information on communications
specifications.
Section 6 Troubleshooting provides information on troubleshooting and a list of frequently
asked questions.
Manual Contents Cat. No.
1: Setup Manual Provides information on system hardware and installa-
tion. Be sure to read this manual first. Z144-E1-02
2: Conversational
Menu Operation
Manual
Describes operation of the F160 using the Conversa-
tional Menus. The Conversational Menus enable the sim-
plest operation based on registered images of
acceptable and unacceptable products. Z145-E1-02
3: Expert Menu
Operation Manual
Describes operation of the F160 using the Expert Menus.
The Expert Menu enable application of all F160 capabili-
ties, including setting region images and criteria. Z147-E1-02
4: Communications
Reference Man-
ual
Describes the communications settings and communica-
tions protocol used to transfer data through the parallel
interface or serial interface. Z146-E1-02
!WARNING
Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in per-
sonal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section in
its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and related
sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.