Synrad FH FLYER, Operator'S Manual

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SYNRAD FH Series Flyer Operator’s Manual Version 3.4
Ethernet configuration
The beginning IP address should be “less than” the ending IP address. For example, 190.160.90.100
is considered less than 190.160.100.100. To allow access by only a single IP address, set the begin-
ning IP address equal to the ending IP address. Clear a range of addresses by entering 0.0.0.0 for both
beginning and ending addresses.
4 To enable the Ethernet security feature, click the “On” button in the IP Address Security section.
5 If you wish to change the Ethernet Security Password from the factory default, enter a new case-sensi-
tive password.
6 Click OK when done with changes.
Modbus I/P configuration
The SYNRAD external communications server (SynComm), available on FH Flyer marking heads and
Fenix Flyer Laser Markers running firmware version 2.58 or above, provides the ability to transfer informa-
tion over a network using the Modbus® protocol.
SynComm allows users to access various marking head functions via Flyer’s Ethernet port using one of three
different protocols: (1) Modbus/IP protocol for interaction with PLCs or other MODBUS network devices;
(2) Modbus-Asynchronous protocol, a SYNRAD-modified Modbus protocol for peer-to-peer communica-
tions; and (3) SmartFH protocol, provided as legacy support for customers who have upgraded existing FH
Smart systems to FH Flyer and wish to continue using custom programs written specifically for FH Smart
marking heads.
Important Note: The SmartFH protocol is intended for legacy support only (for example, systems
where Flyer is replacing an existing FH Smart marking head. For maximum flex-
ibility, newly integrated systems incorporating FH Flyer marking heads should use
Modbus/IP or Modbus-Asynchronous protocols.
Many of the features necessary for marking head control are performed through a user-defined function
code that is part of the Modbus/IP protocol. In order to use SynComm within a Modbus/IP network, one
of the user-defined function codes (65–72 and 100–110) must be available. The user-defined function code
is set by the user in WinMark Pro using the Modbus User Function property on the “Device” (Flyerxxxxx)
tab. The default value is 67 (0x43 hexadecimal).
For complete details on Modbus I/P, Modbus-Asynchronous, and SmartFH protocols, refer to WinMark
Pro Application Note #5, located at http://www.winmark.com/products/winmark_ApplicationsNotes.html.
This document describes all the information necessary to control an FH Flyer marking head using Modbus
protocols including detailed descriptions of the SynComm/Modbus packet structure and all of the Flyer
commands available through SynComm.
In addition, see http://winmark.com/products/winmark_activexsamples.html for sample Visual Basic and
Visual C++ code illustrating how to easily incorporate Flyer’s Modbus functionality into your custom
marking application.
SynComm Modbus I/P protocol guidelines
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The Flyer head MUST be set to operate in stand-alone mode (Standalone Marking property on “De-
vice” tab set to “Yes”).
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On the “Device” tab, set the Modbus User Function property to a decimal value in the range of
65–72 or 100–110. The default value is 67 (0x43 hex).