Synrad FH FLYER, Operator'S Manual

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operation
SYNRAD FH Series Flyer Operator’s Manual Version 3.4
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Initial start-up
Caution
possible
equipment
damage
The default test pattern loaded in Test Mark memory fires the laser at
50% duty cycle when the Test Mark button is pressed. In the case of a
10-watt laser, this duty cycle corresponds to roughly 5–7 W, which is
not enough power to mark anodized aluminum. If Flyer is connected
to a 100-watt laser, the 50% duty cycle corresponds to 55–60 W and
may ignite combustible materials. Before firing the Test Mark during
initial testing, choose your marking substrate carefully based on the
available laser power.
In all cases, use a beam block to prevent the beam from traveling
beyond the intended work area.
7 Press the Test Mark button. Flyer marks the test pattern at a power level determined by the 50% duty
cycle of your laser using a default speed of 40 inches per second. The Status indicator flashes green at
a fast (10 Hz) rate during marking operations.
The test pattern, shown in Figure 3 -3, locates the center of the mark field to assist in part position-
ing. If the FH Flyer head fails to mark properly, refer to Troubleshooting in the Maintenance/Trouble-
shooting chapter.
Figure 3-3 Test pattern
Marking in WinMark control mode
Once you have verified that Flyer and the laser are connected and working properly, perform the following
steps to test WinMark control of the Flyer head.
Important Note: When both USB and Ethernet cables are connected, the USB port takes precedence
over the Ethernet port for control purposes.
Verify Flyer/WinMark Pro communication
1 If you have not already done so, load WinMark Pro v6 onto your Windows
®
computer. Before install-
ing WinMark, first verify that the Flyer head is powered down or that the USB cable is disconnected.