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SYNRAD FH Series Flyer Operator’s Manual Version 3.4
Configuration
Stand-alone automation
When the Filestore contains at least one .mkh mark file, you can configure FH Flyer to automatically load
a mark file and begin marking as soon as the head boots up. Typically the mark file will contain input/out-
put (I/O) automation that, in conjunction with corresponding wiring on the User Interface connector,
coordinates laser marking with automated parts handling equipment.
Hardware/software setup
1 Ensure that you have completed all the connections listed in the Getting Started chapter including
USB or Ethernet connections. If using an Ethernet connection, refer to the Configuration section in
the Getting Started chapter for information on setting Ethernet parameters.
2 Verify that I/O field wiring on the User Interface connector matches the input and output states
specified in the mark file on the Drawing object’s Automation tab. For more information about Input/
Output automation, refer to the WinMark Pro Laser Marking Software User Guide or our Laser Mark-
ing FAQ at http://www.winmark.com/Support/FAQs.html.
3 Verify that the mark file’s Mark Count, on the Drawing’s Marking tab, is set to zero (0) or a value that
matches the number of parts you plan to mark.
Note: If Mark Count is one (1), then only one mark will occur each time the head is powered up.
4 After FH Flyer is booted-up up and operational, open WinMark Pro and go to the “Device” tab under
Tools / General Settings… .
5 Locate the Standalone Marking property and set it to Yes.
6 Choose a Standalone Mark Log Level depending on the amount of information you want FH Flyer
to report back to the computer—Normal is the default setting. Choose Verbose to display I/O progress
at each stage of the automation loop.
7 Set the Mark On Startup property to Yes.
8 Click the Startup Drawing property and enter a path and filename for the desired mark file. This file
must reside in the head’s Filestore.
For example, if the startup file is named Test.mkh and resides in the root directory of the Filestore,
enter “/Test.mkh” as the Startup Drawing. If this file is located in a folder named Startup File Folder,
then enter “/Startup File Folder/Test.mkh” for the Startup Drawing path and filename. Type the
case-sensitive path and filename without the quote (“”) symbols.
9 Verify the Use Control File property is set to No.
10 Click Apply to save the new settings and then click OK to exit the General Settings dialog.
Prepare to mark
1 Place a part in the field of the focusing lens.