EtherMark® Laser and Pin Marking Integration
Models: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, OPC
Simplifying Marking System Integration
Save hours on programming time when integrating your marking systems into factory automation networks with MECCO's patented technology solution. Our proprietary integration method, along with embedded control technology, saves manufacturers time and money by eliminating the need for custom programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Whether your factory runs on EtherNet/IP™, PROFINET, Modbus, or OPC, EtherMark® simplifies the communication for your laser and pin marking equipment.
EtherMark® Features
- Allows SMARTmark laser marking systems, LightWriterTM PRO Connect by MECCO laser marking workstations, and pin marking systems to integrate directly using EtherNet/IP™, PROFINET, Modbus, and OPC protocol
- Hardware and software kit provides fully defined protocol connectivity to MECCO marking equipment
- Easy integration into factory automation controls minimizes system setup
- No time-intensive custom interface software required
- No PC required on the factory floor; Load jobs directly from the PLC
- Up to 5 object fields for dynamic data, including 2D barcodes and text
- Inserts custom text fields (i.e., serial number, barcode) into job files
- Auto-Verify: Integrated vision interface module for grading, with remark on verification failure
- Auto Re-Mark: Integrated job file re-mark capability
- Prevents serial number duplication by enforcing text field uniqueness
- Reports network status and error reporting for system status
Ladder Logic
Add-on instructions simplify programming by allowing a user to drag and drop all of the typical commands to the unit (i.e., load job, load text, mark job).Object Model
EtherMark provides simple Allen Bradley PLC Registers (Tags) that control or report the behavior of various functionality within the marking unit. Input allows you to supply settings like X and Y offsets as well as specify job file names and strings of information, while output reports mark cycle time and machine status.EtherMark® Technical Specifications
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Connection |
10/100 Mbps Ethernet standard RJ45 port, to network and PLC |
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Compliancy |
ODVA compliant EIP/CIP object model interface |
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IP Address |
Manually set fixed IP configured by user |
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Firmware |
Flash firmware upgrade via Ethernet or USB |
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Control |
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Barcoding |
SMARTmark Laser capable of 3,000 characters in a 3D barcode with string concatenation |
Traditional Integration
Current marking systems employ vendor-specific proprietary APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). These interfaces require the PLC programmers to learn a proprietary command set and create custom code to perform basic marking operations.MECCO's EtherMark® Integration Solution
MECCO’s patent-pending technology allows factory floor PLCs to use EtherNet/IP™ to control part marking systems, which simplifies the communication process to only one command by PLC for marking a job file.EtherMark® Product Resources
Product Resources are available in our Virtual Product Support section, including:- Manuals
- Integration Guide
- Troubleshooting Videos
- Add-On Instructions
Go To Downloads
Discover more on how you can eliminate hours of custom programming with the only native Ethernet/IP solution for marking equipment integration.CASE STUDY:Communication and Traceability
Want to know more about how you can save valuable time with EtherMark technology? Read how this company improved their processes with the only native EtherNet/IP communication package for marking devices.