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Generate a validated FRB file once, then distribute it to every programming unit on the line — with per-target reporting and records for traceability.
In modern industrial production environments, reliable management of programming data is essential to quality, efficiency and operational continuity. Inconsistent configurations, incorrect data versions or unreliable transfers can all result in production downtime, rework and unexpected costs.
FRB Synchronizer, developed by SMH Technologies, addresses these challenges with a robust solution for FRB generation and controlled data distribution to programming units. It helps manufacturers maintain consistency, traceability and process reliability across complex production lines.
FRB Synchronizer manages the lifecycle of programming data, from preparation through to deployment. It enables organisations to standardise data preparation, reduce manual configuration errors, improve operational visibility and support consistent production outcomes. By structuring and validating data before deployment, it helps ensure that every unit operates with the correct, approved information.
In day-to-day terms the workflow is straightforward. At first setup, you create the .frc configuration file and generate the initial FRB. Whenever source files are updated, you use FRB Synchronizer to regenerate the FRB and distribute it to the connected programming units.
Before running FRB Synchronizer, the environment should include:
At the core of the tool is the controlled generation of the FRB file. During creation, the software collects configuration and input files, validates the presence and consistency of the required data, verifies alignment with defined production parameters, generates a standardised and repeatable FRB file, and produces documentation and records for traceability.
This structured approach allows manufacturers to eliminate ambiguity in data preparation, improve process repeatability, reduce configuration-related defects, and ensure that only validated FRB files reach production. Each FRB becomes a reliable reference for programming activities, supporting quality and compliance requirements.
FRB Synchronizer delivers FRB files to multiple programming units in a controlled and predictable manner, across network-connected devices, serial-connected devices, and mixed environments combining both.
Key capabilities include validation of destination targets, sequential and controlled data delivery, consistent use of the same FRB across multiple units, individual reporting for each target, and clear visibility of outcomes.
The result is a reduced risk of version mismatches, improved synchronisation between workstations, greater stability in multi-station environments and faster troubleshooting. Data distribution becomes a managed, repeatable process rather than a manual activity.
Automated validation runs throughout the workflow: input validation before FRB generation, consistency checks between configuration and data, verification of transferred files, monitoring of transfer outcomes, and documentation of critical operations.
The system produces structured reports for each job, with status information for every target unit, clear indication of successful and failed operations, summary views of deployment activity, and records for traceability and review. These controls help detect issues early, prevent incorrect deployments, and support audit and compliance activities.
A standard execution flow is simple and repeatable: prepare the configuration and input files, generate the FRB file, distribute it to one or more targets, then review the per-target result report.
A valid .frc configuration file and its related input files are already present in the input folder. The system automatically prepares the FRB and distributes it to the specified unit.
frb_synchronizer.exe -transfer 192.168.10.50Loading a new product variant, with all required files defined explicitly. The FRB is generated from the specified inputs and delivered in a controlled manner.
frb_synchronizer.exe -importConfig C:\config.frc -input C:\ w_main.hex -input C:\ w_radio.bin -transfer 192.168.10.50Saving the generated FRB to a user-defined output directory, so it is stored in a dedicated archive location before distribution.
frb_synchronizer.exe -importConfig C:\config.frc -input C:\ w_main.hex -input C:\ w_radio.bin -output D:\output\2026_02_02.frb -transfer 192.168.10.50Synchronising several programming units within the same job. The same FRB is distributed sequentially to all targets, with individual reports.
frb_synchronizer.exe -transfer 192.168.10.50,192.168.10.51,COM7Targeting specific Active Modules on FlashRunner HS units, so that only the selected channels receive the generated FRB file.
frb_synchronizer.exe -transfer 192.168.10.50@am=1
frb_synchronizer.exe -transfer 192.168.10.50@am=1,2In environments with several programming stations, FRB Synchronizer ensures that all units receive the same validated FRB, preventing discrepancies between parallel workstations. When firmware or configuration data changes, it allows fast regeneration and controlled redistribution of the updated files. With structured validation and reporting, it simplifies quality control and supports traceability requirements in regulated or certified production environments.
The tool fits into existing production workflows without requiring major changes to established processes, supporting multi-unit production setups, sequential programming workflows, coordinated data preparation and standardised operating procedures. That flexibility lets it adapt to different plant sizes and production models.
FRB Synchronizer is more than a technical utility: it is a strategic component that helps manufacturers improve reliability, reduce operational risk and maintain consistent product quality. By combining validated FRB generation, controlled multi-unit distribution, integrated file integrity verification, clear per-target reporting and structured operational traceability, it supports stable, efficient and reliable production operations.
In environments where data accuracy and consistency are essential, FRB Synchronizer helps keep industrial processes predictable and reliable.