Synrad FH FLYER, Operator'S Manual

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tracking
SYNRAD FH Series Flyer Operator’s Manual Version 3.4
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Tracking mark criteria
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The entire Target Area of the part, or array of parts, to be marked must move completely within the
Tracking Window before lasing will begin.
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Lasing must be completed on the part, or array of parts, before the Target Area of the next part, or
array of parts, reaches the Tracking Window. If lasing is not complete before the Target Area of the
next part reaches the Tracking Window, the next part, or array of parts, is not marked and the mark log
displays a “Line speed too fast to finish - missed start” message. This error means that part sensor sig-
nals are occurring too rapidly because the line speed is moving too fast or parts are spaced too closely
together.
Depending upon Sensor Distance and Mark Pitch, Flyer heads in tracking mode can buffer up to 32
‘start mark’ signals. The number of signals buffered by the head equals the number of parts that pass
the part sensor before the first part enters the Tracking Window. Note that when a “Line speed too fast
to finish - missed start” error occurs, the part on which the ‘start mark’ error occurred is not marked.
Marking continues with the next part in the queue.
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Encoder Resolution, encoder pulses per millimeter of conveyor motion, must be properly set to
prevent mark distortion or marking outside the Target Area. See Tracking hardware later in this chapter
for details on calculating Encoder Resolution. After determining the correct value, open and run
the Linestackxxx.mkh mark file (where xxx matches the focal length of the currently installed lens) to
verify the calculated value. If you are tracking with a Motion Vector other than 270°, you must rotate
the linestack file so that it is oriented properly. When Encoder Resolution is correct, then short and
long lines will appear as one long line as shown in Figure 5 -7.
Upstream Edge
Part
Motion
270°
MARK CREATED
WHEN ENCODER
RESOLUTION IS
TOO LOW
MARK CREATED
WHEN ENCODER
RESOLUTION IS
TOO HIGH
MARK CREATED
WHEN ENCODER
RESOLUTION IS
CORRECT
Downstream Edge
Figure 5 -7 Checking Encoder Resolution
If the long line is further downstream of the short lines in the direction of motion, then increase Encoder
Resolution. If the long line is upstream of the short ones, decrease Encoder Resolution. Accuracy to the
second or third decimal point may be required depending on the resolution of your encoder.
Important Note: If your Flyer system is configured for Encoderless Tracking, the Encoder Resolu-
tion property is not valid. Instead use the Product Line Speed property to fine-tune
tracking to actual part motion.