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This product is not designed or rated for ensuring safety 

of persons either directly or indirectly. Do not use it for such purpose.

High voltage part inside the unit may cause electric shock. 

Do not open the cover of the unit.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will 

result in minor or moderate injury, or may result in serious injury or 

death. Additionally there may be significant property damage.

Always follow the rules below to ensure safety.

1. Installation environment

• Do not use in a location where there is flammable or explosive gas.

• To ensure safe operation and maintenance, install away from high-voltage equipment and 

power equipment.

• Tighten the mounting screws with the specified torque: M4: 1.2 N·m, M2: 0.15 N·m

2. Power and cable connections

• Be sure to turn OFF the power of the camera unit as it may result in malfunction when taking 

the following actions.

• Connecting or wiring cables

• Mounting or removing connectors
•  Setting the node address setting switch (FQ-MS12

-ECT and FQ-MS12

-M-ECT types 

only)

• Do not reverse the polarity of the power connection. Do not short the load of the open 

collector output.

• Wire this product separately from the wiring of high-voltage wires and power wires. If wired 

together or in the same conduit, induction may occur and cause malfunctioning or damage.

• Use a load that is equal to or less than the rating.

• Use the specified power voltage.

• Use the specified size of crimp terminals for wiring connections. Do not connect wires that 

have been simply twisted together directly to the power supply or terminal block.

• Supply power from a DC power supply for which measures have been applied to prevent high 

voltages (e.g., a safety extra low voltage circuit).

• If UL certification is required for the overall system, use a UL Class II DC power supply.

• Use an independent power source for this product. Do not use a shared power source.

3. Other Rules

• Do not use in safety circuits for atomic energy or that are critical for human life.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, deform by pressure, incinerate, repair, or modify this product.

Observe the following to prevent failure, malfunctioning, and adverse effects on performance and 

the device.

1. Installation site

• Do not install in the following locations:

• Locations where the ambient temperature exceeds the rated temperature range.

• Locations subject to sudden temperature changes (where condensation will form).

• Locations where the relative humidity is below or above 35 to 85% RH.

• Locations where there are corrosive or flammable gases.

• Locations where there is dust, salt, or iron powder.

• Locations where the device will be subject to direct vibration or shock.

• Locations where there is strong scattered light (laser light, arc welding light, ultraviolet light, 

etc.)

• Locations exposed to direct sunlight or next to a heater.

• Locations where there is splashing or spraying of water, oil, or chemicals.

• Locations where there is a strong electrical or magnetic field.

2. Power and cable connections

• When using a switching regulator, ground the FG pin of the switching regulator.

• If there are surges on your power line, connect a surge absorber as appropriate for your 

conditions of use.

• Before turning on the power after the wiring is completed, verify that the power is correct, that 

there are no incorrect connections such as a shorted load circuit, and that the load current is 

suitable. Incorrect wiring may cause damage and failures.

3. Optical axis and detection range

There is a certain amount of deviation among sensors in the center of the optical axis. For this 

reason, when installing the sensor, be sure to check the center of the image and the detection 

range in the LCD monitor of the Touch Finder and in the sensor software.

4. Maintenance and inspection

• Do not use thinner, alcohol, benzene, acetone, or kerosene to clean the sensor or Touch Finder.

• If considerable foreign matter or dust collects on the panel on the front of the senor, use a 

blower brush (for camera lenses) to blow off the foreign matter. Avoid blowing it off with your 

breath.

• For a small amount of foreign matter or dust, gently wipe with a soft cloth. Do not wipe hard.

If the surface is damaged, false detection may result.

5. Connector cover

Attach the covers of I/O cable connector and Ethernet cable connector. Be sure that they are 

fixed when attached. This prevents extraneous material from making malfunction of sensor.

6. Pixel defects

• Although this product may have defective pixels due to CMOS image sensor (light receiving 

element) specifications, it is not considered a product defect or malfunction.

7. LED indicators are covered with protection sheets with shipment. Peel them off before using.

*

1.

 When using the touch finder, the number of items that can be stored differs depending 

on the capacity of the SD card.

No.

(1)
(2)

Name
I/O connector

*

1 Supports FQ-MS

□□□

-ECT and FQ-MS

□□□

-M-ECT. 

OR
ETN
ERROR
BUSY

ECAT ERROR

Description
An I/O Cable is used to connect the Sensor to the power supply and external devices.

Category Signal name

Application

Power 
supply

Power supply (24 V)
GND

VDD ENCODER

Terminals for encoder power supply. Connect the same power 
supply (ether 5, 12 or 24 V) with the power supply of the encoder used.

GND ENCODER

Input (I/O) TRIG

A terminal for trigger signal input.

ERROR CLR

A terminal for error clear input.

EFC RST

An encoder free count reset input terminal.

COM_I

A common terminal for TRIG, ERROR_CLR and EFC_RST signal.

Input
(Encoder)

ENCODER (±A, ±B, ±Z) A terminal for encoder input.

Shield wire SHIELD ENCODER

Output

OUT0 (OR)

OUT1 (BUSY)

OUT2 (ERROR)

OUT3 (SHTOUT)

OUT4 (STGOUT)

COM_O

A common terminal for OUT0 to 4 output signals.

Type

NPN

PNP

Inspection items
No. of simultaneous 
inspections
No. of registered scenes
Image processing 

method

Image elements

Image filter

Shutter

Processing resolution

Pixel size
Frame rate (capture time)
Connection

Connecting lighting

Measurement result

Images

Input signals

Output signals

Ethernet specifications

EtherCAT specifications

Connection 

method

EtherCAT 

indicators

Power supply voltage

Insulation resistance

Current consumption

Ambient temperature

range
Ambient humidity range
Ambient atmosphere
Vibration resistance

(destruction)

Shock resistance

(destruction)

Degree of protection

Item

Model

Field of view/installation distance

Main

functions

Image

input

External

lighting

Data

logging

Measurement trigger

I/O

specifications

LED indicators

Ratings

Environmental

immunity

Materials

Weight

Accessories

Sensor without EtherCAT

FQ-MS120

FQ-MS125

Monochrome

FQ-MS120-M

FQ-MS125-M

Monochrome

1/3-inch monochrome CMOS

Monochrome

FQ-MS120-M-ECT

FQ-MS125-M-ECT

Monochrome

1/3-inch monochrome CMOS

Sensor with EtherCAT

Color

FQ-MS120-ECT

FQ-MS125-ECT

Real color

1/3-inch color CMOS

EtherCAT special protocol 100BASE-TX

 L/A IN (Link/Activity IN) × 1

 L/A OUT (Link/Activity OUT) × 1

 RUN × 1

 ERR × 1

Approx. 480 g (main unit only)

Color

Select a lens according to the field of view and installation 

distance (see the Optical Diagram).

Shape search, search, labeling, edge position

32

32

Real color

1/3-inch color CMOS
HDR (High Dynamic Range), white balance (color type only)

Electronic shutter, shutter speed: 1/10 to 1/30,000 (sec)

752 (H) x 480 (V)

6.0 (μm) x 6.0 (μm)

60 fps (16.7 ms)

Lighting controller

FL Series

In Sensor: 32,000 items max. 

*

1

In Sensor: 20 images 

*

1

I/O trigger, encoder trigger, communication trigger, 

Ethernet 

non-procedural, PLC link, via EtherCAT)

9 signals

 Single measurement input (TRIG)

 Error clear input 

IN0

 Encoder counter reset input (IN1)

 Encoder input (±A, ±B, ±Z) 

*

3

5 signals 

*

2

 OUT0 

Overall judgment output: OR)

 OUT1 

Control output: BUSY)

 OUT2 (Error output: ERROR)

 OUT3 (Shutter output: SHTOUT)

 OUT4 (Flash lighting output: STGOUT)

100BASE-TX/10BASE-T

Special connector cables

 Power supply and I/O control: 1 special I/O connector cable

 Touch finder, PC, Ethernet control: 1 Ethernet cable

 EtherCAT connection: 2 EtherCAT cables

OR

 Judgment result indicator (Color: Orange)

ERR

 Error indicator (Color: Red)

BUSY

BUSY indicator 

Color: Green)

ETN

 Ethernet communication indicator (Color: Green)

21.6 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple)

Between all lead wires and case: 0.5 MΩ (at 250 V)

450 mA max. (FL Series Lighting Controller and lighting used)

250 mA max. (External lighting not used)

Operating: 0 to 50°C, storage: -20 to 65°C (no icing or

condensation)

Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)

No corrosive gas

10 to 150 Hz, single amplitude: 0.35 mm, X/Y/Z

directions 8 min each, 10 times

150 m/s

2

 3 times each in 6 direction (up, down, right,

left, forward, and backward)

IEC 60529 IP40

Case: Aluminum die-cast, rear cover: aluminum plate
Approx. 390 

g (main unit only)

Instruction Manual (this document)

INSTRUCTION SHEET

Thank you for selecting OMRON product. This sheet primarily 

describes precautions required in installing and operating the product.

Before operating the product, read the sheet thoroughly to

acquire sufficient knowledge of the product. For your convenience,

keep the sheet at your disposal.
TRACEABILITY INFORMATION:

Importer in EU                     Manufacturer:    

Omron Europe B.V.              Omron Corporation,    

Wegalaan 67-69                   Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku,

2132 JD Hoofddorp,             Kyoto 600-8530 JAPAN

The Netherlands

© 

OMRON Corporation            

         

       All Rights Reserved.

Model

 

FQ-MS12

□-□-□□□

2011-2015

Vision Sensor for Positioning

(7)

(4)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(7)

(1)

(3)

(5)

(2)

(6)

Connect an I/O cable into the I/O cable connector at the bottom of the Sensor unit. Wire each 

signal of the I/O cable.

*

 Cut off the unnecessary signal wires to avoid contacting from other signal wires.

Brown 24V

Blue GND

Brown/White 

VDD ENCODER

Blue/White 

GND ENCODER

Pink 

 TRIG

Red/White 

ERROR CLR

Green/White 

EFC RST

Purple/White COM_I

Purple 

 ENCODER(A–)

Gray 

 ENCODER(A+)

Green 

 ENCODER(B–)

White 

 ENCODER(B+)

Red 

 ENCODER(Z–)

Yellow 

 ENCODER(Z+)

Green/Yellow 

SHIELD ENCODER

Black 

 OUT0(OR)

Orange 

 OUT1(BUSY)

Light  Blue 

 OUT2(ERROR)

Yellow Green 

OUT3(SHTOUT)

Beige 

 OUT4(STGOUT)

Black/White COM_O

Terminals for an external power supply (24 V).

Wire the power supply separating from other devices. Wiring 

them with other devices or to the same duct causes malfunction 

or damage of the Sensor due to electromagnetic induction.

A shield wire for encoder signal. Connect it to GND (GND 

ENCODER) of the encoder power supply.
A terminal for output. In the factory default, the OR (overall 

judgment) signal is allocated as an output signal. Allocation can 

be changed to OR0 to 31 (individual judgment) signals.
A terminal for output. In the factory default, the BUSY (executing 

processing) signal is allocated as an output signa. Allocation can 

be changed to OR0 to 31 (individual judgment) signals. 
A terminal for output. In the factory default, the ERROR signal is 

allocated as an output signal. Allocation can be changed to 

OR0 to 31 (individual judgment) signals. 
A terminal for output. In the factory default, SHTOUT (shutter 

output) signal (

*

1) is allocated as an output signal. Allocation 

can be changed to OR0 to 31 (individual judgment) signals. 
A terminal for output. In the factory default, STGOUT (flash lighting 

output) signal (

*

2, 

*

3) is allocated as an output signal. Allocation 

can be changed to OR0 to 31 (individual judgment) signals. 

Mode

NPN

PNP

Input voltage

24 VDC±10%

24 VDC±10%

Input current

7 mA TYP. (24 VDC)

7 mA TYP. (24 VDC)

ON voltage/ON current

*

1 19 VDC min./3 mA min.

19 VDC min./3 mA min.

OFF voltage/OFF current

*

2 5 VDC max./1 mA max.

5 VDC max./1 mA max.

ON delay

0.1 ms max.

0.1 ms max.

OFF delay

0.1 ms max.

0.1 ms max.

Internal 

circuit

diagram

Internal circuit

3.3 kΩ

910Ω

1000pF

COM_I

Each input (I/O) 

terminal

+

Input circuit

Internal circuit

3.3 kΩ

910Ω

1000pF

COM_I

Each input (I/O) 

terminal

+

Input circuit

Line driver input type

PRECAUTIONS ON SAFETY

WARNING

WARNING

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE

• Use the FQ-MD Touch Finder and the FQ-WN or FQ-WD Cable. Sensor malfunction or 

damage may occur if any other devices or cables are used.

• When disposing of the product, treat as industrial waste.

• If you notice an abnormal condition such as a strange odor, extreme heating of the unit, or 

smoke, immediately stop using the product, turn off the power, and consult your dealer.

• The device surface becomes hot during use. Do not touch during use.

PRECAUTIONS FOR CORRECT USE

The following power supply is recommended (option).

When a FL series flash controller and lighting are used
Power supply voltage
Output current
Recommended power supply
External power supply terminal screws

 
24 VDC (21.6 to 26.4 V)
1.3 A min.
S8VS-03024 (30 W 1.3 A)
M4 (tightening torque 1.2 N

·

m

When an external lighting is not used
Power supply voltage
Output current
Recommended power supply
External power supply terminal screws

  
24 VDC (21.6 to 26.4 V)
0.65 A min.
S8VS-01524 (15 W 0.65 A)
M4 (tightening torque 1.2 N

·

m

Single measurement input (TRIG), error clear input (IN0), encoder counter reset input (IN1)

*

1

 ON current/ON voltage: A current value or voltage value that changes the status from OFF 

to ON. The ON voltage value is the potential difference between COM_I and each input 

(I/O) terminal.

*

2: OFF current/OFF voltage: A current value or voltage value that changes the status from ON 

to OFF. The OFF voltage value is the potential difference between COM_I and each input 

(I/O) terminal.

An Ethernet cable is used to connect the Sensor to an external 

device, such as a PLC, Touch Finder or computer.

Ethernet connector

(3) Lighting connector

Connects an external lighting (Lighting controller).

EherCAT connector (IN)

*

1

(4)

Connects an EtherCAT compatible device.

(5) EherCAT connector (OUT)

*

1 Connects an EtherCAT compatible device.

(6)

Used to set the node address as an EtherCAT communication device.

Setting range is 00 to 99.

Node address setting switch 

*

1

(7) Mounting hole

Used for fixing the camera.

(8) C mount lens mounting 

surface

C mount lens is mounted. Decide a field of view based on the size of 

a measuring object and select a proper CCTV lens (C mount lens).

(9) Flash controller mounting hole Used for a flash controller. FL-TCC1 can be connected.

(10) Measurement

operation 

indicator

Lights in orange when the OR signal turns ON.
Lights in orange during Ethernet communication.
Lights in red when an error occurs.

Lights in green when the Sensor is executing a process.

Lights in green when connected to a EtherCAT device or blinks 

in green during communication (data input).

Blinks in green when connected to a EtherCAT device or blinks 

in green during communication (data input).

L/A IN

L/A OUT

ECAT RUN Lights in green when EtherCAT communication is available.

Lights in red when EtherCAT communication is available.

EtherCAT 

operation

indicator 

*

1

*

2

 The five output signals (OUT0 to 4) can be allocated for the judgments of individual 

inspection items.

*

3

 Refer to the encoder input specifications.

I/O cable

FQ-MWD

□□□/

FQ-MWDL□□□

*1: A timing when an exposure of imaging elements is finished is output to the outside. If you want to move the 

Sensor to the next measurement location after measurement, move it after this signal changes from OFF to 

ON.

*2: A control signal to turn ON the external lighting in synchronization with the imaging timing.

*3: You can change whether flashing (ON during output) or turning OFF (OFF during output) the external 

lighting when the signal is ON. (Flash output polarity)

• Regulation of KC marking

A급 기기(업무용 방송통신기자재)

이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파적합기기로서 판매자

또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라며,가정외의

지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다.

*

2

1

9

1

9

0

3

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3

B

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