Introduction

In this section, you can find the basic information about the product and also the formatting conventions used in the topics.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

This product offers the possibility to process personal identifiable information such as system user name, role and IP-address. The purpose of this processing capability could be to enhance quality control through traceability and proper access management.

If you decide to process personal data you need to be aware of and comply with relevant personal data protection rules, including, in the EU the GDPR as well as other applicable laws, directives and regulations. Atlas Copco can in no way be held liable for any use made by you of the product.

Liabilities and Warnings

• Liability
• Warnings

Liability

Many events in the operating environment may affect the tightening process and shall require a validation of results. In compliance with applicable standards and/or regulations, we hereby require you to check the installed torque and rotational direction after any event that can influence the tightening result. Examples of such events include but are not limited to:

• initial installation of the tooling system

• change of part batch, bolt, screw batch, tool, software, configuration or environment

• change of air- or electrical connections

• change in line ergonomics, process, quality procedures or practices

• changing of operator

• any other change that influences the result of the tightening process

The check should:

• Ensure that the joint conditions have not changed due to events of influence.

• Be done after initial installation, maintenance or repair of the equipment.

• Occur at least once per shift or at another suitable frequency.

Warnings

WARNING

Risk of Property Damage or Severe Injury

Ensure that you read, understand and follow all instructions before operating the tool. Failure to follow all the instructions may result in electric shock, fire, property damage and/or severe bodily injury.

• Read all Safety Information delivered together with the different parts of the system.

• Read all Product Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance of the different parts of the system.

• Read all locally legislated safety regulations regarding the system and parts thereof.

• Save all Safety Information and instructions for future reference.

About the User Guide

This user guide describes how to set up and configure an IxB tool using the IxB Software.

Revision History

Target Group

This user guide is intended for anyone configuring or operating an IxB tool using the IxB Software.

Prerequisites

Anyone interested in learning more about the IxB Software can benefit from reading this user guide.

For a complete understanding of the technical aspects in the user guide the following is recommended:

• Knowledge about tightening techniques

• Experience of working with Power Focus 6000

For more information about Power Focus 6000, refer to the Power Focus 6000 User Guide.

Conventions

To enhance user understanding, certain formatting conventions are used throughout this document. The formatting conventions used are listed below.

System Overview

A manufacturing system may consist of the functional blocks in the figure:

The User Interface

• Home Menu
• Icons

Home Menu

The home menu contains the following items:

Menu Item	Description
	Tightening The Tightening menu shows a list of existing tightening programs stored in the tool. Selecting an individual program opens the different menus to configure and set parameters for the selected tightening program.
	Batch Sequence A batch sequence is one or more repetitive tightening programs in various combinations. Batch sequences are created and configured in the Batch sequence menu.
	Sources The Sources menu lists available options for controlling the selection of a tightening program, or a batch sequence, via digital input from different hardware.
	Configurations In this menu the following can be configured: Tool Configuration Socket Selector I/O Expander and I/O Hub General Virtual Station
	Integrated Controller Tool This menu includes items such as: Virtual Station Assign accessories and select accessory configurations. Assign a task to the virtual station either manually or configure how external signals are used to assign the task. Enable communication protocols to factory management systems. Tool Tool model Tool and battery health Service and calibration intervals QA calibration Motor tuning This menu also includes functions for software update and export/import of configuration parameters.
	Reports Displays the latest tightening results, events and NOK ratio.
	Settings This menu is used to set up specific settings such as: Wireless client Server connections Time and date, language preference, PIN Tool alarm settings Event code configurations
	License Assignment This menu gives an overview of the current license status and license sources.
	Help The Help menu contains the IxB Software user guide.

Icons

The following table gives an overview of the icons and buttons available in the user interface:

Icon	Name	Description
	Back	Return to previous view.
	Home	Go to the Home screen.
	Go to Results	Go to the live results screen.
	Padlock	Opens a dialog box for PIN code.
	Events	Displays the latest tightening events. Define what events to display in the event configurations in the Settings menu.
	Validate	Validates tightening parameters against tool values.
	Add	Adds an item.
	Delete	Deletes an item.
	Protocol Status	Displays the Status Protocol pop-up window, which shows open protocol information and server connection status.
	Notice	Sign showing that a parameter is configured incorrectly.

Installation and Upgrade

In this section, you can find information to help with the initial installation of the product, or upgrading from one version to another.

Installation Restrictions

• Web Browser Requirements

Web Browser Requirements

The following web browsers are recommended for the IxB Software user interface:

• Firefox

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Edge

Licenses

Feature licenses are managed through the Functionality Management System (FMS). This allows customers to tailor tool functions to their specific needs through a dynamic licensing scheme.

Licenses can be obtained for individual features or collections of features and can be deployed across multiple virtual stations. The licenses can be returned to the pool when they are no longer required.

Licenses can be downloaded from the Atlas Copco License Portal (ACLP) and managed/distributed through ToolsTalk, or can be stored on a FMS Portable (USB drive) to be inserted into the tool.

Note that the creation and management of a customer account in the ACLP is not covered in this documentation. Contact the local Atlas Copco representative for more information.

There are three types of licenses:

• Virtual Station Type

  A fixed collection of features bundled together in a single package. The Virtual Station Type license determines, among other things, how many programs and sequences can be used, which tightening strategies are available, and the type of reporting that can be done. The features contained in each Virtual Station Type are features that often are used in conjunction with each other, or which have internal dependencies that require the presence of other features in the package. Virtual Station Types licenses are assigned in their entirety to a virtual station. The virtual station can then make use of all features contained in the Virtual Station Type. In order to be able to perform tightenings, a Virtual Station has to be assigned a Virtual Station Type license. Depending on the license type, various tightening options will be enabled or blocked.

• Virtual Station Feature

  Individual features can be purchased as a single licenses to complement the virtual station type licenses.

• Controller Feature

  In order to perform a tightening the Integrated Controller License must be stored on the tool.

License Sources

Licenses used on a tool can be pulled from several different sources. The number of simultaneous sources is limited to 10 (either 10 FMS Portable sources, or one License Server (TT2) in addition to nine FMS Portable sources). If a license is to be added from a source when the source limit (10) has been reached, all licenses from one source need to be removed from the tool to make room for licenses from the other source.

The Source Overview tab (License assignment > Source Overview) provides an overview of the licenses installed on the tool, as well as where they were installed from. A maximum number of 10 different sources can be displayed here, and each will be designated with FMS P (for FMS Portable, or dongle), or License Server (TT2).

Selecting any license source will present that source's detailed license source information. It lists the source name and type, as well as the number and type of licenses in each category (Virtual Station Type, Virtual Station Feature and Controller Feature).

Configuration of features governed by licenses can be done even in the absence of an installed license, for example, configuration of tightening programs. Assigning these features to a tool or virtual station is also possible. However, running the feature without a valid license will require the installation of the appropriate license.

License enforcement is performed at two stages: assignment and runtime (trigger pressed). If a feature for which no license is installed is assigned to a virtual station, a red exclamation mark will appear in the tool or task section of the user interface (depending on what is missing). If a feature, for which no license is installed, is started, an event will be presented informing which license is missing. It will not be possible to proceed without a correct license installed. Running an unlicensed feature will, in most cases, result in a locked tool.

Installing Licenses on the Tool

Note that license sources are limited to one (1) License Server (TT2) and nine FMS Portables (USB dongles) simultaneously. Licenses are either installed via the server (ToolsTalk2) or via FMS Portable. If the license source limit is reached, all licenses from one source need to be removed from the tool in order to add licenses from another source.

Existing licenses are checked against the license server every two hours. If no response from the license server is obtained within a period of 14 days, the affected licenses will be revoked. The user will also be warned when licenses are about to expire. When a license is within 7 days of expiration, the user will be presented with a warning once every two hours. If licenses are not renewed, they will expire and the affected functions will no longer be available.

Installing Licenses from the Server

Server based licenses are distributed through ToolsTalk2. For instructions on how to install server licenses, refer to ToolsTalk2 User Guide.

To enable license installation using ToolsTalk2, the correct license server settings must be configured in the tool.

Installing Licenses from FMS Portable (USB Dongle)

The Functionality Management System (FMS) uses a special FMS Portable device to transfer functionality to and from a tool. The USB flash drive contains both a general purpose memory area and a trusted storage area that is only accessible by the License Manager in a tool. The purchased feature items are downloaded from Atlas Copco to the general purpose area. The first time the FMS Portable is inserted into a tool with a License Manager, the file is detected and decoded and the feature items are transferred to the trusted storage area that is only accessible from a License Manager.

Removing Licenses from the Tool

Removing Licenses Installed on the Server

For instructions on removing server-installed licenses, refer to the ToolsTalk2 User Guide.

Removing FMS Portable-installed Licenses

Upgrading

• Software Versions
  • Software Activation
  • Update Software Version
• Software Update Troubleshooting
• Rescue Mode

Software Versions

Two software versions can be installed in the tool simultaneously. Installing a second version of the software is useful when performing upgrades on multiple tools. When production is ready for switching to the upgraded software, activation of the new software version is done from the IxB Software user interface, or with ToolsTalk 2.

Changing software versions does not transfer the tool configurations or tightening programs.

Software Activation

The tool can store two installed software versions. By using the Software activation, it is possible to choose which software version to use.

Make sure to keep the battery connected to the tool throughout the procedure.

The tool is automatically restarted for the activation to take effect.

Update Software Version

Make sure to keep the battery connected to the tool throughout the procedure.

Software Update Troubleshooting

An error during the software update will be indicated by the LED ring as follows:

Tightening direction LEDs are flashing eight times, followed by steady light for half a second. This flash pattern will be repeated until the tool automatically performs a restart. To view the error message, connect the tool to the IxB Software web user interface. As the IxB Software is loading, the error message will be displayed.

The target, that is the sub system where the error occurred, can be one of the following:

Rescue Mode

After three unsuccessful restarts the tool will enter Rescue Mode. In this mode it is possible to update the software and/or perform disk management.

Configuration

In this section, you can find detailed information about how to create, modify, and verify product settings.

Configuration Options

The configuration and setting up of the tool can be done in the following ways:

• IxB Software:The tool can be directly connected to a PC via a USB cable. If the tool is connected to a wireless network and its IP address is known, it can be accessed from a computer anywhere on the network.

• ToolsTalk 2: If the tool is connected to a ToolsTalk 2 server, a ToolsTalk 2 client (PC) can access all connected tools and controllers through ToolsTalk 2. IxB tools, as well as Power Focus 6000 controllers and Flex controllers can be accessed.

• ToolsTalk 2 in Station Setup mode: Provides a ToolsTalk 2 interface on a PC without a server installation. The PC is connected to the controller service port and provides access to one controller at a time.

• Controller: This is applicable to Power Focus 6000 controllers which have a touchscreen. A controller can be configured regardless whether it is connected to the network or not.

This user guide covers the IxB Software. For information about ToolsTalk 2 and Power Focus 6000, refer to ToolsTalk 2 User Guide and Power Focus 6000 User Guide.

Getting Started

To create a better overview of the system, this section provides a quick guide covering the basic steps required to get started with the Tensor IxB tool and IxB Software. The section does not explain every feature of the system, but instead focuses on the most basic ones.

Accessing the IxB Software User Interface

Creating a Tightening Program

The tightening program must have a loosening program configured.

Assigning a Task to the Virtual Station

Working with the Tightening Tab

This section describes the multistep tightening strategy and how to create a tightening program.

Some features require licenses distributed through the Functionality Management System (FMS). Whereas configuration of features is possible without specific licenses, the assignment and use of those features will require the correct license to be installed on the tool.

WARNING

Risk of injury

A change in configuration to the tightening program may cause unexpected torque, rotational direction, or speed in the system(s) where the tightening program is currently in use. This could result in severe bodily injury and/or property damage.

• Check the tightening program configurations after adding a new program or after applying changes to an existing program.

Multistep Tightening Strategy

A multistep tightening is a tightening done in several steps. The number of steps and the type of the steps vary depending on the tightening to be done. A multistep tightening program is highly configurable, including monitoring functions and restrictions. A total of 16 steps can be added to a multistep program.

Restrictions are used to make sure the tightening stops if something unexpected occurs. These restrictions could, for example, test that a maximum set torque is not reached or that a part of the multistep tightening does not take too long to run. Every step can have up to four restrictions each. Each step has mandatory step restrictions and optional step restrictions. The mandatory restrictions are included when dragging a new step to the multistep program.

Monitors are used to verify that the tightening was made according to the specification. This can be, for example, angle limits or torque limits. Every step can have up to eight monitors each. Each step has mandatory step monitors and optional step monitors. The mandatory monitors are included when dragging a new step to the multistep program.

Multistep Configuration User Interface

The user interface for configuring a multistep program can be divided into three main areas:

• In the top there is a drop-down menu containing the Properties of the multistep tightening program. Here general properties such as program name, overall program monitor and validation can be set.

• To the right there are three tabs containing the Steps, Monitors and Restrictions that can be used to build the multistep program. To use any of the items, select the appropriate tab, and drag the item in the list to the tightening area. Depending on its function, either drop the item between the beginning and the end of the program (for steps), or on top of a particular step (for monitors and restrictions).

• The main area of the user interface is made up of the tightening area. This is the area that includes all the steps in the tightening program.

Step Parameters

The following step parameters are common for many of the step types. The parameters are set in the step properties window which is displayed when selecting a step in the tightening program.

Parameter	Description
Name	Name of the step.
Rotational direction	Each of the tightening steps can run either forward, that is to make a tightening, or reverse, to loosen the screw slightly. The arrows indicate this direction. Many of the tightening steps have a direction hard-coded to forward, for example Tighten to Angle, or Tighten to Torque. Steps such as Loosen to Angle or Loosen to Torque have their direction automatically set to reverse. The reverse setting is not allowed for tools configured with Gear Front Attachment (GFA) of type open end. The tightening direction of the tightening program must be the same as the tightening direction of the open end tool for a tightening to be allowed to be run. It is possible to assign a loosening program to a tightening program for an open end tool, but if the direction switch is set to run the loosening program, the tool will be locked.
Step category	For each step, there is an option to choose a step category. By selecting step category, the NOK tightenings will be listed in the event result view with related detailed status together with the corresponding multistep error information. If no selection is made, the detailed status will be set to "uncategorized multistep error". The related detailed status can be customized.
Angle window	A joint is considered Hard if the screw is tightened to its full torque and it rotates 30 degrees (or less) after it has been tightened to its snug point. A Soft joint rotates 720 degrees or more after it has been tightened to its snug point. The hardness parameter defines the Angle Window for the gradient calculation. The harder the joint - the smaller the angle window.
Speed Ramp / Acceleration (only available in ToolsTalk 2)	For most of the steps it is possible to specify how the acceleration to the target speed should be achieved. Three different settings are possible; Hard, Soft and Manual. The acceleration defined will be used whenever a step is started. Regardless whether the tool is already running with speed at the beginning of the step, the ramp will be used to accelerate to the target speed of the step. This will be the case even if the speed at the start of the step is higher, or lower than the target speed.
Speed ramp - Hard and Soft mode	Hard: 2000 rpm/s (Speed Ramp between 1000 and 10000 rpm/s is a Hard acceleration.) Soft: 500 rpm/s (Speed Ramp between 200 and 1000 rpm/s is a Soft acceleration.)
Speed ramp - Manual mode	Speed: Default value: 60 rpm Minimum limit: > 0 Maximum limit: ≤ Tool Max Speed Acceleration: Default value: 500 rpm/s Minimum limit: > 0 Maximum limit: ≤ Tool Max Acceleration
Using speed shifts	1−5 angle triggers or torque triggers can be defined during a step, where the speed will shift. Within one step, all the speed shift triggers are based on the same property, that is either torque or angle. They cannot be mixed within one step. The Torque triggers and Angle triggers must be less than the step target, depending on the type of the step and the trigger type. The Torque trigger and Torque speed also validate against the Max torque and Max speed of the tool. A warning or error indicator occurs whenever the Speed Shift settings exceed either the tool max values, or step max values. The Torque triggers and Angle triggers must be less than the step target, depending on the type of the step and the trigger type. The Torque trigger and Torque speed also validate against the Max torque and Max speed of the tool. A warning or error indicator occurs whenever the Speed Shift settings exceed either the tool max values, or step max values. It is possible to push the settings to the tool when a tightening program has a warning, but not when a tightening program has an error (fault) indicator.
Brake type	The braking behavior of a multistep tightening program can be controlled at two possible locations in the program: in a step preceding a reversal of direction of the tightening, and/or at the final step of the tightening program. At other locations in the tightening program, the braking parameters will not be available in the step's general settings. Braking can be set to either Ergo stop or Inertia. Inertia will brake the tool completely, while Ergo stop will allow for a more ergonomic slowing down of the tightening. Inertia has no additional parameters. Ergo stop parameters: Adaptive brake: Set the Adaptive Brake to On or Off Ramp time: Only available when Adaptive Brake is set to Off. Insert time in ms.

Trace Setting

When the trace configuration is enabled on the program level, the trace resolution can be configured on step level. The setting for Trace Setting defines how the sampling should be done on each specific step.

With this trace recording the sample rates will not be the same in all the steps, instead the sample rate depends on the configuration in each step. This means the trace is divided into one trace for each step.

The maximum number of samples in a trace is 4096.

If a tightening produce more than 4096 values a down-sampling will take place. This is done by removing every second trace sample from the whole tightening and when continue the recording with half the resolution. This process will be repeated every time the 4096 sample limit is reached.

If more than 2048 in total was recorded, this process will result in a trace between 2048 and 4096 samples.

If the limit if 4096 samples is reached the configured trace sample times will no longer be followed. Instead the sample times will be doubled or quadrupled etc., depending on how many times the down sampling has taken place. Since all steps are down sampled the relation between the steps will still be the same though. If a step was configured with double sample time compared to another step, this will still be the case in the final trace regardless how many times a down-sampling has occurred.

If more than 4096 samples is recorded, the configured trace sample times will no longer be followed. Instead the sample times will be doubled or quadrupled, etc., depending on how many times the down sampling has taken place. Since all steps are down sampled the relation between the steps will still be the same though. If a step was configured with double sample time compared to another step, this will still be the case in the final trace regardless how many times a down-sampling has occurred.

Overview of Available Steps

The steps described in this section are available for creation of multistep tightening programs.

The following tightening steps are not supported for tools configured with Gear Front Attachment (GFA) of type open end:

• Loosen to Angle

• Loosen to Trigger Release

• Loosen to Torque

• Engage

• Socket Release

• Tighten to DynaTork

W – Wait

In this step the tool waits the specified amount of time. The tool does not rotate while waiting.

The tool waits the specified time. If the hold position is set to On the tool holds the position during the Wait time.

SR - Socket Release

This step runs the tool with speed n in the backward direction until the target angle is reached. The target angle is measured from the start of the step.

This step is only allowed to use as the last step in the tightening path of a multistep tightening program. However, it is possible to add a sync point after this step.

A – Tighten to Angle / Loosen to Angle

A – Tighten to Angle

This step runs the tool until the target angle is reached. The target angle is measured from the start of the step.

A – Loosen to Angle

This step runs the tool with the speed n in the backward direction until the angle target is reached. The target angle is measured from the start of the step.

TrR – Loosen to Trigger Release

This step runs in the backward direction until the tool trigger is released (loosen). It can only be used as a last step in a program.

TTTR – Tighten to Trigger Release

This step runs until the tool trigger is released (tighten). It can only be used as a last step in a tightening program.

T - Tighten to Torque / Loosen to Torque

T – Tighten to Torque

This step runs the tool with the programmed speed in forward direction until the target torque is reached.

T – Loosen to Torque

This step runs the tool with the speed in the backward direction. For the step to be active, the torque must first exceed 110 % of the Target torque. The Target torque should be set to a positive value. After reaching the target torque, the step runs until the torque drops below the target torque.

T+A – Tighten to Torque Plus Angle

This step runs the tool until the target torque is reached. From this point it continues to run an additional target angle.

T|A – Tighten to Torque or Angle

This step runs the tool with the speed n in the forward direction until the first of either torque target or angle target is reached. The torque and angle measurements start at the beginning of the step.

T&A – Tighten to Torque and Angle

The tool runs until with the specified speed in the forward direction until both target torque and target angle are reached. The target torque and the target angle must be set to > 0.

Y – Tighten to Yield

This strategy runs the tool with the speed in the forward direction until the yield point is detected. The yield point is found by monitoring the torque gradient from the point where the torque goes above the Trigger Torque level, calculated based on Torque and Angle distance measurements. The Angle distance parameter is set according to the specified hardness of the joint.

Set the Gradient angle window (for hard joint, for soft joint or for manually setting of the Angle window). If Manual is selected, the Angle Window must be set. A joint is considered Hard if the screw is tightened to its full torque and it rotates 30 degrees or less after it has been tightened to its snug point. A Soft joint rotates 720 degrees or more after it has been tightened to its snug point. The hardness parameter defines the Angle Window for the gradient calculation. The harder the joint - the smaller the angle window.

ThCT – Thread Cutting to Torque

The Thread Cutting to Torque function enables tightening where the Rundown torque required is greater than the Rundown complete torque, for example when tightening thin layers of metal using self-threading (or selftapping) screws. The tool runs in forward direction until the Thread Cutting Angle (Aw) is reached. The thread cutting angle window is measured from when the torque passes Thread Cut Trigger Torque (Ttc) for the first time. From the point where Thread cutting angle is reached, the step continues to run until the Target Torque (Tt) is reached.

RD – Rundown

Rundown step is the part of the tightening from when the screw enters the thread until just before the screw head touches the underlying surface and snug point is reached. The torque required during rundown does not contribute to any clamping force.

This step runs the tool with the speed in the forward direction, and depending on the Rundown Type, Torque or Snug the step behavior is as follows:

Rundown Type: To Torque: The step stops when the specified target torque is found.

Rundown Type: To Snug: The snug gradient calculation starts at the specified torque trigger level Tt. If no torque trigger is set the gradient calculation is started at the start of the step.

The slope calculation is made between two angle points A_d degrees apart and is calculated as: (Tn – Tn-1) / (An – An-1) and as soon as two slopes after each other are larger than TSLOPE the snug point is found.

Engage (E)

This step runs the tool in both directions until the socket engages the screw. The step continues until Target torque or Target angle is reached, provided that Continue if not Engaged is set to Yes. If Target Angle is reached in any direction, the direction is reversed. Limit the search iterations by entering Max Engage Attempts. If Target Torque is reached in any direction the step will finish with OK status.

Ext - External Result

External result is a strategy used when an OK tightening is indicated by an external digital signal (and not by torque or angle values measured during tightening). This external signal can be provided through any means that can provide a digital signal to the tool.

When the signal is sent, the result view (logged data) will show the value of the Target parameter provided in the tightening program (specified torque value, angle value, or text string). These (torque and angle) values do not represent actual measured values, but only inserted text.

The following steps are not supported:

Overview of Available Step Monitors

Step monitors are used to verify that the tightening was achieved according to the specification, for example, angle limits or torque. Each step has mandatory step monitors and optional step monitors. The mandatory monitors are included when dragging a new step to the multistep program. The optional monitors are flexible and can be added as needed in the multistep program. Each step can have up to eight monitors.

The Angle and Peak Torque monitors are automatically added by default to every step in a multistep tightening program.

A – Angle

This step monitor measures the maximum angle reached during the monitor and checks that it is between High limit and Low limit. The angle measurement starts at the start of the monitor or, if specified, at the point where the torque passes Trigger torque for the first time during the monitor.

YA – Angle from Yield

This monitor measures the peak angle reached from the yield point and checks that the peak angle is within the limit.

MT – Mean Torque

This monitor measures the average torque during the monitor and checks the calculated value is within the limits.

PT – Peak Torque

This step monitor measures the maximum torque reached during the monitor, including any over shoot, and checks that it is between High limit and Low limit.

PTCA – Post Thread Cut Angle

Measures the angle achieved during the monitoring and checks that it is between the specified angle limits. The Trigger Torque level is ignored until the end of the Thread cut angle window is reached. After that, the angle measuring starts as soon as the measured torque is above Trigger Torque. The parameter Stop Condition specifies where the angle measurement should end.

PTCPT – Post Thread Cut Peak Torque

Measures the maximum torque achieved during the monitoring, including any over-shoot, and checks that it is between the Torque limits. All torque values are ignored until the end of the Thread cut angle window has been reached.

PVTH – Post View Torque High

This monitor checks that all torque values in the angle window are below the limit.

All torque values in the Angle Window Length should be below the High limit. The Angle Window starts at the angle degrees set in Start Angle in reverse direction from the shut-off point. This then spans for the angle degrees set in Angle Window Length in reverse direction. If Start Angle is left blank the Angle Window starts at the shut-off point. The torque values used in the monitor are based on the mean torque value, calculated over Number of Samples. If the total angle of the step is less than Start Angle plus Angle Window Length the monitor will report NOK.

PVTL – Post View Torque Low

Same as monitor Post View Torque High but this monitor checks that all torque values in the Angle Window Length are above Low Limit instead.

PrT – Prevailing Torque

The monitor calculates the prevailing torque value in the Window Length and checks that it is between the Torque limits. The Angle Window starts at the angle degrees set in Start Angle in reverse direction from the shut-off point. This then spans for the angle degrees set in Angle Window Length in reverse direction. If Start Angle is left blank the angle window starts at the shut-off point. The calculated prevailing torque value is the mean or peak torque value (depending on the parameter set by the user) during the Window Length. The calculated value is saved as result data Prevailing Torque Measured. If Torque compensation is set to On, the Prevailing Torque Measured will be subtracted from all torque result values in consecutive steps. Any previously calculated prevailing torque compensation values will no longer be subtracted from torque result values. If Torque compensation is set to No, no subtraction will be made in consecutive steps.

If the total angle of the step is less than the Start Angle plus Window Length, then the monitor will report NOK.

Prevailing torque can be measured as an average of measured values, or at peak torque. To choose between these two modes, set the Use Value parameter to either Mean torque (for average values), or Peak torque (for peak value).

SOT – Shut Off Torque

The shut off point is the point where the step reaches its target. The torque is measured at the shut off point and checked to be between High limit and Low limit.

SOC – Shut Off Current

The shut off point is the point where the step reaches its target. The current is measured at the shut off point and checked to be between High limit and Low limit .

SSD - Stick Slip Detection

This step monitor detects and reports stick slip effects during a step. The detection is done by counting the number of times the torque falls below the Trigger Level. If the number of times is larger than Maximum Number of Oscillations then the stick slip error is reported. The monitor operates in two different modes, Dynamic or Fixed. The difference between the modes is the way that the Trigger level is calculated.

Dynamic Torque: Trigger Level is dynamically calculated as Peak Torque Percentage of the current max torque, which has been achieved so far during the monitoring. The monitoring is started as soon as the torque passes the Trigger Torque.

Fixed Torque: Trigger Level is the fixed Trigger Torque specified by the user. In this mode the percentage is not needed.

If the torque never reaches the Trigger Torque then the monitoring is not started, this will result in status NOK.

Ti – Time

Measures the elapsed time during the monitor and checks that it is between the time limits. The time measurement starts at the start of the monitor and, if the Trigger Torque is specified, at the point where the torque passes Trigger Torque for the first time during the monitor.

TG – Torque Gradient

This monitor checks the gradient is within the limit.

TAW – Torque in Angle Window

This monitor checks that all torque values in the angle window are within the torque limits.

TRD – Torque Rate and Deviation

This step monitor measures and checks the torque rate, i.e. the ratio of torque vs. angle. The calculated torque rate is checked if it is within the torque rate limits defined by High Limit and Low Limit.

Tstart = Torque from where AngleStart starts
Tstop = Torque where the measuring of the torque is stopped.
Astart = When AngleStart has been measured from TorqueStart the torque starts to be measured.
Astop = Angle point where the measuring of the torque is stopped.
TRL = Low Limit
TRH = High Limit

The following monitors are not supported:

Overview of Available Step Restrictions

To make sure the tightening stops if something unexpected happens, it is possible to add restrictions to the multistep tightening program. These restrictions could, for example, test that a maximum torque is not reached or that a part of the multistep tightening does not take too long to run. Each step has its own set of mandatory step restrictions and optional step restrictions. The mandatory restrictions are included when dragging a new step to the multistep program. All steps can have up to four restrictions each.

The following restrictions are automatically added to every step that is added to the multistep tightening program:

CTh – Cross Thread

This restriction checks the angle from the point where torque passes Start torque (T1) to the point where the torque passes End torque (T2). If the angle measured from Start torque (T1) is higher than Maximum limit (Amax), the tool is stopped immediately.

When the torque passes End torque (T2), the measured angle is checked against the limit Minimum limit (Amin). If the angle is lower than this limit, the tool is stopped immediately.

A – Maximum Angle

This restriction measures the angle. If the measured angle reaches the Maximum Limit, the tool is stopped immediately. The angle is measured from the start of the restriction or, if specified, from the point where the torque passes Trigger Torque for the first time during the restriction.

T – Maximum Torque

This restriction checks the torque. If the measured torque exceeds the Maximum limit, the tool is stopped immediately.

Ti – Maximum Time

This restriction checks the time. If Maximum Limit is reached, the tool is stopped immediately.

Rh – Rehit

This restriction checks the torque. If the measured torque exceeds the Detection Torque, the tool is stopped immediately and the program jumps to the end of the program. It is only possible to add step Rehit restriction to the first step of the multistep tightening program. Once the Rehit restriction has been added to the first step it shall not be possible to move the step to any other position within the tightening program. The Rehit restriction has to be deleted from the first step in order to move it to other position in the tightening program.

RT – Rescinding Torque

This restriction checks the torque and if the measured torque drops below the condition of the restriction the tool is stopped immediately and the program jumps to end of the program. There are two methods of Rescinding Torque Restrictions for Torque and Angle control processes

TG – Torque Gradient

This restriction checks the gradient and if it is outside the limits the tool is stopped immediately and the program jumps to the end of the program.

TAW – Torque in Angle Window

This restriction checks that the measured torque in the Angle Window Length is between the Torque limits. If the measured torque is outside the limits the tool is stopped immediately and the program jumps to the end. The Angle Window Length starts at the Start Angle from the point that the torque first passed the Trigger Torque. If Trigger Torque is not set, then the Start Angle begins at the start of the restriction.

If the end of the Angle Window Length is not reached, the status of the restriction is NOK.

TCD - Torque vs Current Deviation

This restriction verifies that all current measurements converted to the corresponding torque are, at most, the Maximum deviation away from the actual torque measured with the torque transducer. The restriction starts when the torque reaches Trigger Torque for the first time during the step and is active until the step reaches its target.

If Trigger Torque is never reached, the monitor will report OK.

Tightening Program Properties

General settings

Parameter	Description
Name	A user-defined name for the multistep program.
Thread Direction	Direction of the threads, either clockwise or counterclockwise
Loosening Program	Indicate if a loosening program is available. Choose from the list of available loosening programs in the software.
Type	Type of program, either Tightening or Loosening
Program Start	Sets the torque level for generating a result. If left blank, the result is generated every time the tool is started; otherwise result is only generated from the set torque level.
True Angle Compensation	Tools equipped with a gyro can measure the tool rotation during tightening. If the tool is rotated during tightening, the angle measurement may be corrupted. This leads to faulty tightening if made to angle references. With True Angle Compensation the tool can compensate for these rotations and make a correct tightening. Only tools equipped with a gyro have the capability to measure the tool rotation. True Angle Compensation is not supported for ICB tools. True Angle Compensation is not supported for tools with a crowfoot (Gear Front Attachment) installed.

Program Monitor

Program Restrictions

Validation

During the configuration of tightening programs, the entered values are compared with the tool capability values to prevent parameters being outside the selected limits. User-defined maximum values are useful if many different tools are being used.

Attachment Tuning

Attachment tuning gives the possibility to compensate for front attachments on the tool. The compensation can be made for each tightening program.

An operator can hot swap attachments and then select a tightening program tuned for that specific attachment.

Configuring a Tightening Program

• Adding a Tightening Program
• Deleting a Tightening Program
• Creating a Multistep Program

Adding a Tightening Program

Deleting a Tightening Program

Creating a Multistep Program

To create a multistep program, drag and drop steps, monitors and restrictions in the tightening area.

Steps can only be placed between the start and end points of the program, whilst monitors and restrictions can only be placed on steps.

Function		Description
Start and end points		Start and end points of the multistep program. All steps must be placed between these two points.
Adding a step		Drag a step from the list and drop it in the desired position between the start and end points.
Moving a step		Click and hold a step and move it to the desired position
Showing step properties		Click on the step to reveal the properties
Closing step properties		Click anywhere in the tightening area to close the properties menu
Deleting a step		Open the step properties and click Delete at the bottom of the menu
Adding a restriction/monitor		Drag a restriction/monitor from the list and drop it on the appropriate step.
Moving a restriction/monitor		Click and hold the icon (checkmark for monitor, stop sign for restriction) and drag and drop it on the appropriate step
Showing restriction/monitor properties		Click on the restriction/monitor icon to reveal the properties menu
Closing restriction/monitor properties		Click anywhere in the tightening area to close the properties menu
Deleting a restriction/monitor		Open the restriction/monitor properties and click on Delete at the bottom of the menu
Step error		When a validation error occurs in a step, that step will be marked. Note that when the step properties are opened, the parameter causing the error will also be marked.
Monitor/Restriction error		When a validation error occurs in a monitor or restriction, that monitor or restriction will be marked. Note that when the monitor/restriction properties are opened, the parameter causing the error will also be marked.
Forbidden placement		When a particular placement (of a step, monitor or restriction) is not allowed, the placeholder icon will not be shown.

Working with the Batch Sequence Tab

Batch sequences are used to perform a specified number of tightenings in a specific order.

The tightening order can either follow a fixed scheme, or be left to the operator to decide in a free-order scheme. In either case, the sockets or signals can be used to communicate between the tool and the operator.

• A Batch is set up to perform a specified number of consecutive tightenings using the same tightening program. Batches must have tightening program and batch size specified in order to run.

• A Batch Sequence is an ordered set of batches, when the operation requires a combination of batches/tightening programs.

A batch sequence can consist of up to 99 batches, with a batch size of up to 250 tightenings. The batches in a batch sequence are carried out in the order listed, or by using a socket selector to choose which batch to run.

A batch sequence is completed (and the tool may be locked) when either:

• All tightenings have been completed with an OK or NOK result.

• The Sequence Abort Timer signal terminates the task. Unperformed tightenings are reported with NOK result.

Batch Sequence Settings

The Batch Sequence menu shows the details of a single batch sequence with the following configuration items:

• Name: Sequence name and index number.

• Settings: Parameters for controlling the flow and order of tightenings.

• Batch Configuration: Function for creating the batch sequence from individual tightening programs. A batch consists of one single tightening program that is repeated a number of times.

Adding a New Batch to a Batch Sequence

The new batch sequence will be issued the first free position in the sequence list. If there are no free slots it will be placed at the bottom of the list and assigned the lowest available index number. It is not possible to change the index number to rearrange the batch tightening order.

Deleting a Batch from a Batch Sequence

When a batch is deleted from the batch sequence, the index sequence is compressed and updated, leaving no gaps. The index number of the deleted batch sequence will be assigned automatically to the next sequence that is created.

Working with the Sources Tab

External signals used as tasks for tightenings are configured in the Sources menu. Sources are accessories or similar connected to a virtual station. Two types of source tasks are available:

• Source Tightening task: used to select a single tightening program.

• Source Batch task: used to select a batch sequence, that is, a series of tightening programs.

Source Tightening

Source tightenings link a specific tightening program to an identifier number. When the identifier number is sent to the tool (either by external digital signal, or, in cases where a socket selector is used, by lifting the corresponding socket in the selector) the linked program will run over and over until a different signal is sent (or socket is picked up). There is no batch counting.

To link separate lists to the virtual station, a source task must be assigned to the virtual station. Go to Integrated Controller Tool > Virtual Station in the home menu and select Task > Change task.

Source Tightening Properties

Configuring a Source Tightening

Source Batch

• Configuring a Source Batch
• Significant Positions
  • Significant Positions to Read in Barcode String
  • Combining Identifier Strings
  • Saved Positions

Configuring a Source Batch

Significant Positions

Significant positions are used to specify which characters in the barcode string to read when putting together the string to match with your pre-defined string. The number of significant positions must match the number of characters in the pre-defined strings.

Significant Positions to Read in Barcode String

The positions in the barcode string are associated with a number between 1 and 1024. The first position of the string is 1 and the last is 1024.

The significant positions must be specified following the rules described in the table below.

Combining Identifier Strings

The identifier string is used for matching a combination of up to four strings from a factory management system or up to four scanner inputs that need to be combined into one string.

The plus and minus buttons manage how many strings that are combined. The following parameters are available:

The start and end parameters in each row define the individual string positions in the combined string identifier, that is used in the next step of the matching process.

The first part in the task selection process when using an identifier string as an input, is to define which positions in the string that are to be activated:

• Enter the significant positions, to define which positions in the identifier string that will be used for matching. The positions must be either comma-separated, or by range.

Saved Positions

Saved positions is a field where the user can indicate which parts of each string used in the Source Batch will be saved, and how they will be represented in the log. In this field, indicate the positions in the string that need to be saved. Positions can constitute only parts of the entire string. If the field is left empty, the entire (concatenated) string will be saved. The table below shows some examples of saved position combinations.

Saved position values are comma-separated (without spaces), and ranges are indicated using a hyphen.

Working with the Configurations Tab

Configurations of the tool and its accessories are made in the Configurations menu.

Tool Configuration

The following section describes how different tool functions, such as LEDs and buttons, can be configured.

1. Function Button

The function button on the tool can be configured to control up to six available input signals. The button’s three possible condition states are combined with the two possible states of the direction switch.

The function button is not available for ICB tools.

2. LED Ring

The tool LEDs have the following features:

• The blue LED is located next to the LED ring. An output signal can be connected to the LED and provides an output message to the operator.

• The LED ring consists of a red, a yellow and a green ring. Output signals can be connected to the LEDs and provide output messages to the operator.

• A result indicator uses the LED rings. Tightening result signals can be connected to the LEDs and provide output messages to the operator at the end of the tightening.

An output signal can be of the type Event or of the type State.

A state signal is active as long as the state is active.

An event signal is active during a programmable time range.

Blue LED

The blue LED is a single LED with a steady signal.

Result Indicator

A pre-configured pattern can be selected from a shortcut menu. This pattern can be a combination of tightening results.

• An LED is turned on when a tightening is terminated and the LED is part of the result indicator configuration.

• An LED is turned off when a tightening has been performed and the LED is not part of the result indicator configuration.

• An LED is turned off when the maximum time is exceeded after a tightening has been performed.

• An LED is turned off when the next tightening is started.

• An LED is turned off and replaced by another LED signal pattern when an LED ring configuration is activated by an output signal.

LED Ring

The LED Ring consists of three circles of LED lamps, red, yellow, and green. Each circle can have a steady signal or a flashing signal. This provides a total of six different signals that can be connected to the LED ring.

• An LED is turned on only when no tightening is ongoing and when the controlling output signal is activated.

• An LED is turned off when the maximum time is exceeded. Only applicable if the signal type is an Event.

• An LED is turned off when the next tightening is started.

• An LED is turned off when the controlling output signal is deactivated. Only applicable if the signal type is a State.

3. Direction Switch

The direction switch on the tool can be configured to trigger one input signal when quickly switched from clockwise (CW) to counter clockwise (CCW) and back, or vice versa.

4. Buzzer

The buzzer can be configured to emit different sounds. Output signals can be mapped to each of the signals and provides an audio interface to the operator.

The buzzer is configured by assigning a sound to a signal selected from a list of available signals. A signal with a sound can be prioritized between 1 and 10 where 1 is highest priority and 10 the lowest. By default a signal and sound has the priority 5.

Up to 20 different signals can be mapped to a sound and each sound can have its own characteristic profile, with parameters described in the table below. For two simultaneous signals, the signal with the highest priority overrides the other signal.

A buzzer signal runs until termination and is not interrupted by a higher prioritized signal.

General Settings

Start Condition

The way to start the tool is configurable via the Start source setting. The default value is Trigger only.

Accessory Bus

Tool accessories are connected to the tool through the accessory bus.

TLS Tag

The Tool Location System (TLS) tag is a tool accessory. The TLS tag is installed on the tool and connected to the tool accessory bus. The TLS tag is part of the Ubisense positioning system and is handled independently from the tool. In addition to the positioning, the TLS tag can be used to provide information to the operator. Selected output signals can generate different LED light combinations.

Up to 10 different output signals can be mapped to a light priority.

If there are two simultaneous signals, the signal with the highest priority takes precedence. When two signals with the same priority trigger the LED, the first signal received takes precedence.

An output signal can be of type Event or of type State.

A state signal is active as long as the state is active.

An event signal is active during programmable time.

EHMI

The EHMI is a tool accessory. It is installed on the tool and connected to the tool accessory bus. It has a graphical display, three function buttons, and an optional scanner. The display is a subset of the IxB Software web user interface, with the possibility to select tightening programs, batch sequences, and to view results from tightenings.

In the EHMI configuration it is possible to decide if the function buttons are On or Off.

Scanner

The Scanner is a tool accessory. It is installed on the tool and connected to the tool accessory bus.

In the scanner configuration it is possible to decide if the scanner should have pass through mode On or Off.

Configuring a Socket Selector

The Socket Selector is a socket tray with LEDs that assists the operator in selecting the correct socket for the tightening procedure, for example, a batch sequence. When using more than one tightening program, it is convenient to use a selector. When a socket is lifted, the corresponding tightening program is selected.

Several socket selectors can be connected to the virtual station.

To connect the socket selector to the virtual station, go to Integrated Controller Tool > Virtual Station > Accessories and select Choose Accessories.

To set up the socket selector, refer to the Socket Selector Product Instructions.

Configuring an I/O Expander or an I/O Hub

To set up an I/O Expander, refer to the I/O Expander Product Instructions.

To set up an I/O Hub, refer to the I/O Hub Software User Guide.

The I/O Hub has 8 channels compared to the I/O Expander which has 16. When configuring an I/O Hub, make sure that no channel is set to both an input and an output signal at the same time. One of the corresponding input and output channels must be configured to None. Select None in the appearing dialog box. Close the appearing list of items without selecting anything.

General Virtual Station

Configuring Result Presentation Settings

The Result Presentation Settings window allows a user to show the final torque without the PrT compensation value included, and PrT compensation value on the Live results.

Configure the Result Presentation Settings Window

Result Presentation Settings

Here are the different configuration options in the Results Presentations Settings window.

Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation: ON / Show PrT Compensation Value on Live Result: ON

Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation: ON

The Live Result window shows the Final Torque with the PrT compensation value included.

If the eHMI and ST Selector are on and configured, they show the Final Torque with the PrT compensation value included.

Show PrT Compensation Value on Live Result: ON

The Live Result window shows the PrT compensation value with the related compensation icon ().

If there are several compensation values, the compensation value applied to the latest available step appears.

Configuring the Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation and Show PrT Compensation Value on Live Result switches does not impact:

• The final torque value displayed with the historical results.

• The traces based on live and historical results.

• The values in Open Protocol messages.

• The signals.

• The protocol adapters.

Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation: OFF / Show PrT Compensation Value on Live Result: ON

Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation: OFF

The Live Result window shows the Final Torque without the PrT compensation value included. Since the Final Torque does not include the PrT compensation value, it shows in italic.

Show PrT Compensation Value on Live Result: ON

The Live Result window shows the PrT compensation value with the related compensation icon ().

If there are several compensation values, the compensation value applied to the latest available step appears.

Configuring the Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation and Show PrT Compensation Value on Live Result switches does not impact:

• The final torque value displayed with the historical results.

• The traces based on live and historical results.

• The values in Open Protocol messages.

• The signals.

• The protocol adapters.

Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation: OFF / Show PrT Compensation Value on Live Result: OFF

Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation: OFF

The Live Result window shows the Final Torque without the PrT compensation value included. Since the Final Torque does not include the PrT compensation value, it shows in italic.

Show PrT Compensation Value on Live Result: OFF

The Live Result window does not display the PrT compensation value and the related compensation icon ().

Configuring the Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation and Show PrT Compensation Value on Live Result switches does not impact:

• The final torque value displayed with the historical results.

• The traces based on live and historical results.

• The values in Open Protocol messages.

• The signals.

• The protocol adapters.

Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation: ON / Show PrT Compensation Value on Live Result: OFF

Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation: ON

The Live Result window shows the Final Torque with the PrT compensation value included.

If the eHMI and ST Selector are on and configured, they show the Final Torque with the PrT compensation value included.

Show PrT Compensation Value on Live Result: OFF

The Live Result window does not display the PrT compensation value and the related compensation icon ().

Configuring the Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation and Show PrT Compensation Value on Live Result switches does not impact:

• The final torque value displayed with the historical results.

• The traces based on live and historical results.

• The values in Open Protocol messages.

• The signals.

• The protocol adapters.

Working with the Integrated Controller Tool Tab

• Virtual Station
  • Changing a License Type
  • Assigning a Task to a Virtual Station
  • Configuring Manual Mode in the Virtual Station
    • Entering and Leaving Signals
  • Open Protocol
  • Choosing Accessories
• Tool
  • View Tool Information
  • Health
  • Maintenance
  • Tool Calibration
  • Calibrating a Tool with STa6000 or STpad
  • Motor Tuning
  • Open End Tuning
• IAM
• Software Versions
  • Software Activation
  • Update Software Version
• Hardware
• Exporting and Importing Configurations
  • Exported Information and File Format
  • Automated Backup

Virtual Station

A virtual station is a software abstraction of a controller. The IxB tool has an integrated controller with one connected virtual station. Various configurations can be assigned to the virtual station as needed. It is possible to select a task, assign accessory configurations, and set communication protocol parameters.

The selected task can either be running a tightening program, running a batch sequence or enabling the task using a source configured in the Sources menu. The task can be monitored and the result of the task can be presented together with any events that may have occurred during the operation.

Changing a License Type

Assigning a Task to a Virtual Station

The task name is updated in the Task field.

The task selection using sources and identifier numbers/identifier strings, is described in detail in the Sources section.

Configuring Manual Mode in the Virtual Station

Manual mode for the virtual station is used to perform tasks while the tool is in locked mode. In cases where the tool is locked for a certain reason (e.g. because the tool is outside its TLS footprint) there still may be a need to perform certain tasks with the tool, such as performing emergency work. By configuring manual mode for the virtual station, users can determine what signals are sent when entering manual mode (Entering signals), what task can be performed while in manual mode (Secondary task), and what signals are sent when leaving manual mode (Leaving signals).

Since desired scenarios can vary between different users (i.e. which signals to send upon entry and exit and what task to perform), manual mode is fully configurable for each virtual station.

Configuration consists of three elements: entering signals, leaving signals and secondary task (note that by primary task is meant the (automatic) task that is assigned to the virtual station under Task).

There is a limit of 99 signals that can be set for entering and leaving.

Entering and Leaving Signals

The parameters for entering and leaving signals are the same.

There are two types of signals: Boolean and integer/string type. For Boolean type signals, an on/off (true/false) switch is used. For integer/string type signals, a text field is used where the (I/O) signal or string can be indicated.

Open Protocol

Under Protocols, in the Virtual Station menu, there is a list of available communication protocols depending on the current license in use. The Open Protocol is available for all licenses.

To gain access to functionality through Open Protocol, a unique port must be defined for the virtual station.

Choosing Accessories

Tool

• View Tool Information
• Health
• Maintenance
• Tool Calibration
• Calibrating a Tool with STa6000 or STpad
• Motor Tuning
• Open End Tuning

View Tool Information

Health

The Health view shows information tool temperature.

The tool temperature is monitored continuously. Supported temperature units are degrees Celsius (°C) and degrees Fahrenheit (°F), with °C being the default unit. It is possible to switch between the two units without requiring a tool restart. When the tool motor temperature or tool electronics temperature exceeds max temperature, the tool is locked and an alert (2014) will be shown. The tool is once again unlocked when the tool temperature drops below the temperature limit.

Maintenance

The tool stores a service interval number and counts how many tightenings that can be performed before a tool maintenance or service is needed.

To enable the maintenance alarm, go to Settings > Alarms > Maintenance and set the Service alarm indicator to On.

Tool Calibration

Tool calibration is used to control how well a tool corresponds to a reference transducer.

The calibration value stored in the tool memory is used to adjust the torque value given by the tool’s torque transducer so that the correct torque value is displayed in the user interface. The interface displays the date when the tool was last calibrated.

Preparing the Calibration

Make sure the tool is set up to perform tightening. Set up the tool with a torque reference transducer such as an STa6000, STpad or JSB Bench. Refer to the torque reference transducer’s user guide for set-up instructions.

Choose a tightening program with a target torque corresponding to a tightening normally used with your tool.

The calibration value to use for the tool is calculated from the torque readings from the tool and the torque reference transducer by using the equation below:

After calibration is completed, perform a tightening to verify that the new values are correct.

To enable the calibration alarm, go to Settings > Alarms > Calibration and set the Calibration alarm to On.

Calibrating a Tool with STa6000 or STpad

Performing the QA Calibration through the STa6000 or STpad

During calibration, if the tightening program is changed, or the sequence/batch is updated, the calibration is terminated.

There is no limit in the batch size used for calibration purposes. However, the STa6000 can only display two digits as batch size. Thus, the counter on the Sta6000 reads 00 for 100.

After calibration is completed, perform a tightening to verify that the new values are correct.

Motor Tuning

A motor tuning adjusts the tool’s motor control unit to optimize the performance and minimize loss.

The motor tuning will take approximately two minutes to perform and will rotate the spindle in both clockwise (CC) and counterclockwise (CCW) directions before it is finished.

For tools configured with open end Gear Front Attachment (GFA):

• Remove the open end extension from the tool before performing the motor tuning.

Open End Tuning

The open end tuning function is available for tools configured with open end Gear Front Attachment (GFA). The function calculates the true gear ratio of both the tool and the extension combined, and saves it to the tool. The tuning will take approximately two minutes to perform.

When the open end tuning is completed the tool must be calibrated with the open end extension attached.

IAM

The Intelligent Application Module (IAM) is a non-volatile storage that is located in the tool. The storage module contains all the tool programs, configurations and results.

Software Versions

Two software versions can be installed in the tool simultaneously. Installing a second version of the software is useful when performing upgrades on multiple tools. When production is ready for switching to the upgraded software, activation of the new software version is done from the IxB Software user interface, or with ToolsTalk 2.

Changing software versions does not transfer the tool configurations or tightening programs.

Software Activation

The tool can store two installed software versions. By using the Software activation, it is possible to choose which software version to use.

Make sure to keep the battery connected to the tool throughout the procedure.

The tool is automatically restarted for the activation to take effect.

Update Software Version

Make sure to keep the battery connected to the tool throughout the procedure.

Hardware

Exporting and Importing Configurations

The export and import functions are used to export events and tightening results for analysis in external programs, as well as allowing for transferring of tightening programs, batches, and tool configurations between tools.

The export function is used to:

• Export tightening results and events for further processing.

• Export log files for debug assistance from an Atlas Copco service engineer.

• Export tool configuration that can be used to copy settings to another tool.

Exported Information and File Format

The exported file is a compressed file archive containing the following files:

All information

• IXBExport_<datetime>_Results.csv

• IXBExport_<datetime>_Events.csv

• ExportInfo.txt

• settings/settings.bin

• atlas_tool_i.zip

• atlas_sys_i.zip

• atlas_subsystems_info.zip

• atlas_plc.zip

• jsonConfigurations.zip

Settings and configurations

• ExportInfo.txt

• settings/settings.bin

• jsonConfigurations.zip

Depending on the language setting in the IxB Software, the exported .csv file uses different characters to separate the fields. Depending on the language setting in the computer, formatting problems may occur when opening the exported .csv file. To avoid problems, always match the language used in the tool with the language of the computer.

See the following table for language formatting details of the IxB Software:

Automated Backup

The Automated Backup window enables or disables sFTP export.

By default, Enable sFTP export switch is set to OFF.
When turning ON Enable sFTP export switch, an export file is created 10 minutes after the last configuration change.
If Enable sFTP export switch is set to ON on system startup, an export file is automatically created within 2-3 minutes. The export file is created within 2-3 minutes to reflect changes that might have been done before the system was shutdown.

The old Backup file is deleted before the new Backup file is available.

The data in the exported file include all configurations and settings of the controller.

The sFTP users can retrieve the exported file stored in the following directory of the system: /Export/<export file name>.

A system supporting sFTP is needed.

To retrieve the file sFTP users do not need to use any password.

The username for sFTP users is as follows:

Working with the Settings Tab

• Network Configurations
  • Configuring Channels
  • Configuring a Wireless Client
  • Configuring the Tool as a Wireless Access Point
• Server Connections
  • Configuring the ToolsTalk Connection
  • Configuring the ToolsNet Connection
  • Configuring the License Manager Connection
• Preferences
• Configuring the PIN Settings
• Configuring Alarms
• Configuring Events
• Performing Factory Reset and Clearing Results

Network Configurations

The tool can be set up to be accessed wirelessly from a web browser on a Local Area Network (LAN), using IPv4 protocol.

There is an option to use the tool as a client or an access point for other devices

Configuring Channels

Configuring a Wireless Client

Configuring the Tool as a Wireless Access Point

If multiple channels have been configured previously in Wireless Client mode, enabling Wireless AP mode will update the channel list to contain only the current/default channel for the Wireless AP mode.

Server Connections

The tool can be set up to communicate with servers running the following Atlas Copco software products:

• ToolsTalk − used to configure one or several controllers and IxB tools

• ToolsNet − used to handle result reporting

• Atlas Copco License Manager

Configuring the ToolsTalk Connection

To view the ToolsTalk connection status, go to Reports > Results and select the 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 view the ToolsNet connection status, go to Reports > Results and 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 the License Manager Connection

Preferences

Date and Time

Date and time must be set in order for events and results to get the correct time stamp for when they occurred. The time is retrieved from one of three available sources:

• Manual − the date, time, and time zone are set manually.

• NTP − the date and time are retrieved from an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server defined in the user interface.

• ToolsNet − the date and time are retrieved from the ToolsNet server.

Setting Language

The user interface is available in the following twelve languages:

• English

• Czech

• German

• Spanish

• French

• Korean

• Italian

• Japanese

• Portuguese

• Russian

• Swedish

• Chinese

The language change will take effect immediately.

Setting the Torque Unit

Torque results are displayed in the chosen unit both after a tightening is performed and when stored in the results list.

The torque unit change will take effect immediately.

Setting the Temperature Unit

Setting the Startup Screen

The default screen at startup of the tool is the Home screen. It is possible to change startup screen to the Result screen. A change of startup screen in the settings requires a restart of the tool or a refresh of the user interface.

Configuring the PIN Settings

Using a PIN code prevents unauthorized usage of the tool or accidental changes. Multiple users can be added to the tool, each with its own PIN. Note that PIN codes are not linked to tool configurations but are used mainly for logging reasons.

The PIN must be a four-digit number in the range 0000–9999. When PIN is enabled, and the configured inactivity time has been reached, the tool configuration cannot edited. A maximum of 10 users can be added to the tool.

When changes are made to the PIN, the user that made the changes is logged. This will be displayed in the column Changed by, and added to the change history.

When PIN is activated a PIN code is required when accessing the tool from the web user interface. Without the correct PIN being entered, the user interface will only be readable, but not editable.

Note that PINs can also be enabled and disabled by selecting the user name and setting the Enabled switch to On or Off, respectively.

Configuring Alarms

Alarms are set to control when to perform maintenance or calibration of the tool.

The tool service interval, calibration details, and other relevant information is found in the Integrated Controller Tool > Tool menu.

Configuring Events

Each event has a default setting for whether it is to be acknowledged (ACK), logged (LOG), or displayed (DISP).

Some options cannot be changed. They are greyed out.

Performing Factory Reset and Clearing Results

The tool can be reverted back to its original factory settings.

All settings, configurations and historical data will be deleted when the tool is reset. Only perform a factory reset when you are completely sure that this course of action is required.