Synrad FH FLYER, Operator'S Manual

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SYNRAD FH Series Flyer Operator’s Manual Version 3.4
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tracking
Introduction
Unlike static laser marking systems that require parts to be at rest during marking, the FH Flyer head in
tracking mode is capable of marking parts “on-the-fly” as they move through the marking field at line
speeds up to 400 feet per minute. Initial material samples should be tested by SYNRAD’s Applications
Lab to determine the optimum power, speed, and lens size settings for your application. This testing will
lead to an approximate figure for expected line speed; however, line speed is greatly affected by the type of
mark you decide to create.
With the release of WinMark Pro v6.0 and Flyer firmware 2.68, FH Flyer marking heads have the ability to
perform banner tracking—laser marking objects “on-the-fly” (like pipe or tubing) that require marks along
a length much larger than the extents of the Drawing Canvas for a given focusing lens. See the WinMark
Pro web site, at http://www.winmark.com/products/winmark_ApplicationsNotes.html, for an
Application Note describing how to setup banner tracking.
Tracking setup
A typical FH Flyer tracking setup is shown in Figure 5 -1. In addition to the items listed under Marking
setup in the Getting Started chapter, you will need to supply the following:

Position encoder

Part sensor

DC power supply for encoder and part sensor
(if not using Flyer’s built-in +15 VDC, 400 mA power supply)

Part movement or conveyor system
To accurately focus the laser beam on the
marking surface, a Z-axis adjustment should
be provided on either the marking surface or
on the mounting structure.
30 VDC
Power Supply
SYNRAD
FH FLYER
Marking Head
10–125W SYNRAD CO
2
Laser
DC Power Cable
Continuous Motion
Part Conveyor
Part Sensor
Rotary
Position
Encoder
Laser Control Cable
RF Power
Supply
(if required)
Ethernet (- - -) or USB (—) Cable
Figure 5 -1 FH Flyer tracking setup