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SYNRAD FH Series Flyer Operator’s Manual Version 3.4
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Ethernet conguration
The Conguration section includes subsections:
 Ethernet conguration via USB connection
 Ethernet conguration via peer-to-peer Ethernet connection
 Ethernet security
 Modbus I/P conguration
Important Note: After project development is complete, we highly recommend the use of Ethernet
communications instead of USB in situations where you are operating in WinMark
control mode during around-the-clock production because the Ethernet protocol is
better designed to handle continuous data transfer between devices.
Ethernet conguration via USB
connection
Important Note: When both USB and Ethernet cables are connected, the USB port takes precedence
over the Ethernet port for control purposes.
Before connecting Flyer to the Ethernet, you must rst setup Flyer’s Ethernet port. This procedure may
require the assistance of your IT Department as Flyer’s Ethernet settings are determined by your facility’s
network. To setup Flyer for the Ethernet using an isolated USB connection, perform the following steps:
1 Ensure that the proper Ethernet cable is connected between Flyer and the host computer. Your IT
Department will determine if you require a straight-through or crossover cable. For additional ca-
bling information, see the Ethernet port section in the Technical Reference chapter.
2 Connect the USB Communication cable between Flyer and the WinMark Pro host computer.
3 Power up Flyer and then open WinMark Pro v6. On the Tools menu, select General Settings… ,
and then click the “Device” tab.
Note: We do not recommend using Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP). Under the DHCP
scheme, Flyer’s IP address and DNS name will change each time the head is turned o for a time
period that exceeds the DHCP lease.
4 By default, the Use DHCP property is set to No. Contact your IT Department or Network Adminis-
trator for, and then enter, these property values: Ethernet IP Address or Host Name, IP Netmask,
IP Gateway, and DNS Server IP Address. You may enter two dierent DNS server IP addresses.
5 If you are required to use DHCP, then set the Use DHCP property to Yes. When DHCP is enabled,
Flyer automatically queries your DHCP server for a valid IP address and other network parameters.
6 Click OK and remove power from the Flyer head.
7 Disconnect the USB Communication cable from the head and re-apply DC power. Upon start-up,
Flyer will communicate via the Ethernet using the protocol you have selected.
Note: If WinMark Pro does not connect to Flyer after boot-up, go to the Devices menu and click Con-
nect To Ethernet Flyer. In the Select Ethernet IP Address dialog box, enter Flyer’s Ethernet IP
address (the value you entered for the Ethernet IP Address or Host Name property).