Settings menu
The Settings menu is used to configure the IP address of the Flex Controller and set how the Flex Controller connects to ToolsTalk 2. It is also used to change the date and time of the system.
Network
The Ethernet ports pane includes an illustration that points out the service ethernet port and the factory ethernet port.
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Factory ethernet port | Set the IP address, subnet mask and gateway manually or via DHCP. |
Service ethernet port | The static IP-address of the service ethernet port is displayed. |
Firewall | See Setting up the Firewall for details. |
Certificate | Select Edit to configure controller settings Redirect HTTP to HTTPS. |
HTTPS
HTTPS is used to encrypt end-to-end traffic between web browsers and controllers. The use of HTTPS requires a certificate which is trusted by a web browser. The controller software will generate a self-signed Certificate Authority on first startup, which in turn is used to generate the initial certificate used for HTTPS. The self-signed Certificate Authority on the controller can be replaced with one that is signed by an external Certificate Authority to create a chain of trust.
By default, HTTP redirects to HTTPS in the browser. This can be configured in the controller settings under HTTPS with the Redirect HTTP to HTTPS toggle.
Configuring HTTPS
To configure HTTPS on the controller, follow these steps:
Access the web interface of the controller. A warning message will appear from the browser due to the self-signed certificate. Select Advanced and accept the risk to continue.
Select Settings and then the HTTPS tab.
In HTTPS settings, select Create CA CSR.
In the pop-up window, select Create to create a certificate signing request and then select Close when the download is complete.
Sign the certificate signing request and upload the resulting CA certificate to the controller.
Select Generate server certificate, enter the Subject Alternative Names (SAN) in the specified format, and click Generate.
After the generation is complete, a pop-up window is displayed and the session will restart automatically.
Certificates
On the Certificates tab, you can manage trusted Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates signed by your local Certificate Authority (CA) or an external CA to create a chain of trust.
The controller will use the TLS certificate for HTTPS to communicate securely with ToolsNet/ToolsTalk if encryption is turned on. If the ToolsNet/ToolsTalk server requires client validation, set up the certificate at the controller side and configure ToolsNet/ToolsTalk to trust the controller's certificate.
Select Settings in the home menu and then Certificates in the left pane.
Select the Plus icon at the upper-right corner of the GUI.
Select Choose File.
Browse and choose the certificate file.
Server connections
The PF6 Flex can be set up to communicate with servers running an Atlas Copco license manager as well as the two Atlas Copco softwares ToolsTalk and ToolsNet. ToolsTalk is used to configure one or several controllers. ToolsNet is used to handle result reporting.
Configuring the ToolsTalk connection
To connect a controller to ToolsTalk, configure and activate the ToolsTalk protocol settings on the controller.
On the home view, go to the Settings tab and select Server Connections on the left pane.
On the ToolsTalk window, set the following parameters:
Field
Description
On/Off
Enables/Disables communication with the ToolsTalk server
Server port
ToolsTalk server port
Server host
ToolsTalk server IP address
Encryption
Use TLS encryption for the ToolsTalk communication
Select Apply.
To view the ToolsTalk connection status, select the Go Result button and go to the Live Results view. Then, select the Protocol Connection button 
. In the appearing dialog box, select the Server connections tab.
For information on how to configure ToolsTalk, refer to the ToolsTalk 2 User Guide.
Configuring the ToolsNet connection
To connect a controller to ToolsNet and collect tightening results, configure and activate the ToolsNet protocol settings on the controller.
On the home view, go to the Settings tab and select Server Connections on the left pane.
On the ToolsNet window, set the following parameters:
Field
Description
On/Off
Enables/Disables communication with the ToolsNet server
Server port
ToolsNet server port
Server host
ToolsNet server IP address
Encryption
Use TLS encryption for the ToolsTalk communication
Select Apply.
To view the ToolsNet connection status, select the Go Result button and go to the Live Results view. Then, select the button. In the appearing dialog box, select the Server connections tab.
For information on how to configure ToolsNet, refer to the ToolsNet 8 User Guide.
Configuring Atlas Copco license manager
The Atlas Copco license manager is connected to a controller.
On the home view, go to the Settings tab and select Server connections on the left pane.
On the Atlas Copco License Manager window, configure the following parameters:
Field
Description
On/Off
Enables/Disables communication with the Atlas Copco license manager.
Server host
Atlas Copco license manager server IP address
Server port
Atlas Copco license manager server port
Configuring the Remote Logging connection
To connect a controller to a remote logging server, configure and activate the remote logging settings on the controller.
On the home view, go to the Settings tab and select Server connections on the left pane.
On the Remote Logging window, configure the following parameters:
Field | Description |
|---|---|
On/Off | Enables/Disables communication with the remote logging server |
TCP/UDP | Selects TCP or UDP protocol |
Server host | Remote logging server IP address |
Server port | Remote logging server port |
Configure Log levels
To configure the logs that are stored on the remote logging server:
On the home view, go to the Settings tab and select Server connections on the left pane.
On the Remote Logging window, select Configure.
On the Configure Facilities window, select the applicable checkboxes.
Category
SysLog classification
Error
Alert, Critical, Emergency, Error
Warning
Warning
Info
Informational, Notice
To restore the selection to the previous configuration, select UNDO.
Select Apply.
Preferences
This is where you set the date and time for the FlexSystem.
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Date and time | Select the source of the systems date and time.
|
Language | Choose a language from the list. |
Torque units | Choose a unit from the list. |
Temperature units | Select in which unit the temperature should be displayed. |
Accessibility | Turn the access through the factory port on or off. |
PIN
Set if PIN should be active and after how long it should turned on. Refer to Set PIN protection on the FlexSystem.
Alarms
Alarms are set to control when to do maintenance or calibration on the tools connected to the system.
The tool service interval and other information are found in the tool view in the Tool menu.
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Service indicator alarm | Enables an alarm for when the service interval is reached. |
Calibration alarm | Enables the tool calibration alarm for all tools connected to the controller. |
Enabling an alarm
Go to the Settings menu.
Open the Alarms menu.
Set On for the chosen alarm to enable it.
Events
It is possible to configure the events available in the controller as either or several of:
Acknowledged
Logged
Displayed
Fieldbus
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Fieldbus type | Indicates the fieldbus type in use. |
Connection status | Indicates the fieldbus connection status: online or offline. |
Extended logging
The FlexController automatically creates logs and stores them. These logs can be configured to include extended logging using log groups.
Reset
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Factory Reset Controller | Click Reset to clear:
You will need to confirm the action in a following confirmation message. The controller will restart at the end of the process. |
Clear Results | Click Clear to clear:
Settings and configurations will remain. You will need to confirm the action in a following confirmation message. The controller will restart at the end of the process. |
