Product Information

• General Information
  • Safety Signal Words
  • Warranty
  • Website
  • ServAid
  • Safety Data Sheets MSDS/SDS
  • Product Safety Video for Nutrunners
  • Country of Origin
  • Dimensional Drawings
• Overview
  • General Description
  • Features
  • Benefits
  • Product Essential Series: Tensor IxB
  • System Functionality
  • EHMI Module Description
    • The User Interface
      • Indicator Bar
      • Main Menu
  • Tool Functionality
  • Tool Key
  • Product Power Source
  • Technical Product Data
  • Accessories
    • Accessory Information
  • LED Indicators

General Information

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.

Safety Signal Words

Warranty

• Product warranty will expire 12+1 months after dispatch from Atlas Copco's Distribution Center.

• Normal wear and tear on parts is not included within the warranty.

  • Normal wear and tear is that which requires a part change or other adjustment/overhaul during standard tools maintenance typical for that period (expressed in time, operation hours or otherwise).

• The product warranty relies on the correct use, maintenance, and repair of the tool and its component parts.

• Damage to parts that occurs as a result of inadequate maintenance or performed by parties other than Atlas Copco or their Certified Service Partners during the warranty period is not covered by the warranty.

• To avoid damage or destruction of tool parts, service the tool according to the recommended maintenance schedules and follow the correct instructions.

• Warranty repairs are only performed in Atlas Copco workshops or by Certified Service Partners.

Atlas Copco offers extended warranty and state of the art preventive maintenance through its ToolCover contracts. For further information contact your local Service representative.

For electrical motors:

• Warranty will only apply when the electric motor has not been opened.

Website

Information concerning our Products, Accessories, Spare Parts and Published Matters can be found on the Atlas Copco website.

Please visit: www.atlascopco.com.

ServAid

ServAid is a portal that is continuously updated and contains Technical Information, such as:

• Regulatory and Safety Information

• Technical Data

• Installation, Operation and Service Instructions

• Spare Parts Lists

• Accessories

• Dimensional Drawings

Please visit: https://servaid.atlascopco.com.

For further Technical Information, please contact your local Atlas Copco representative.

Safety Data Sheets MSDS/SDS

The Safety Data Sheets describe the chemical products sold by Atlas Copco.

Please consult the Atlas Copco website for more information www.atlascopco.com/sds.

Product Safety Video for Nutrunners

Learn more about safety features on Atlas Copco nutrunners and what measures the operator has to take for a safe operation. Click the link or scan the QR code below to view the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAh6yttvUpw

Country of Origin

For the Country of Origin, please refer to the information on the product label.

Dimensional Drawings

Dimensional Drawings can be found either in the Dimensional Drawings Archive, or on ServAid.

Please visit: http://webbox.atlascopco.com/webbox/dimdrw or https://servaid.atlascopco.com.

Overview

• General Description
• Features
• Benefits
• Product Essential Series: Tensor IxB
• System Functionality
• EHMI Module Description
  • The User Interface
    • Indicator Bar
    • Main Menu
• Tool Functionality
• Tool Key
• Product Power Source
• Technical Product Data
• Accessories
  • Accessory Information
• LED Indicators

General Description

Angle Cordless Nutrunner Tensor ITB-A, with its wide range of models and accessory options brings productivity and assembly quality to the next level. ITB-A offers values including TrueAngle angle compensation, faster tightening speeds and improved wireless signal strength. Tensor ITB-A is part of the Tensor IxB Family, which share an integrated controller platform. It has the controller functionality inside the tool, allowing direct integration with station accessories and production system without the need of an intermediate physical controller box. This opens a world of new opportunities.

Features

• Integrated controller

• TrueAngle- angle compensation with gyroscope

• Wide range of tool models and accessories

• Rundown booster

• Optimized heat dissipation

• Dual antennas

Benefits

• Increased productivity- cable tool speeds

• Improved quality of the joint

• Quick installation and easy line rebalancing

• Easy to use- no extra training needed

• Continuous production and increased uptime

Product Essential Series: Tensor IxB

This video series covers a wide range of topics relating to the IxB tools, including provisioning licenses with FMSP, importing and exporting data, connecting to ToolsTalk 2 or ToolsNet 8, and much more:

Product Essential Series: Tensor IxB

System Functionality

The tool comprises an embedded controller for configurations of tightening programs, batches and other tool functionality, such as input and output signals.

By connecting the tool to a PC via USB, or by setting up a wireless connection to the factory network, the embedded controller can be accessed through the IxB Software web user interface.

EHMI Module Description

The EHMI (Extended Human Machine Interface) module provides a tool-mounted interface for the operator, showing a subset of the IxB Software web user interface. It can be used to choose tightening programs and batch sequences, as well as display tightening results and progression within batch sequences.

The EHMI user interface consists of three push buttons and a graphical display. The buttons are used to navigate through the menus and to confirm selections.

The User Interface

• Indicator Bar
• Main Menu

Indicator Bar

The indicator bar is presented at the top of all menus. The icons in the indicator bar provides information on the elements listed below.

The battery charge levels are listed below.

Battery Icon	Charge Level
	Full
	Medium
	Low
	Critically low
	Tool is running on internal backup battery
	No information available

Main Menu

The main menu of the EHMI contains the following options:

Tool Functionality

Tool Key

The IxB tool naming format can be used to describe functions and features of the tool. Below is an example tool name with corresponding tool key.

Product Power Source

This product can be used with either a battery, or with an electrical power cable in combination with a power supply unit.

Technical Product Data

Technical Product Data can be found on either ServAid, or the Atlas Copco website.

Please visit: https://servaid.atlascopco.com or www.atlascopco.com.

Accessories

• Accessory Information

Accessory Information

Visit the tool's product page on ServAid for information about compatible accessories.

LED Indicators

The LED ring of the tool is equipped with the following indicators:

To configure the LED indicators, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

Installation

• Installation Instructions
  • Connecting to the IxB Software Web User Interface
  • Installing Accessories
  • Attaching and Removing the Battery
  • Attaching the Electrical Power Cable
• Initial Configuration
  • EHMI Start-up Progress Indications
  • Software Installation and Upgrade
  • Tool Configuration

Installation Instructions

• Connecting to the IxB Software Web User Interface
• Installing Accessories
• Attaching and Removing the Battery
• Attaching the Electrical Power Cable

Connecting to the IxB Software Web User Interface

Battery LED do not light when PSU is connected.

Product Essentials Tutorials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffQHjRwbIgw

Installing Accessories

Disassembly of the tool and/or installations of accessories must only be performed by qualified maintenance personnel.

Required tools:

• Adjustable spanner

• Screwdriver

Attaching and Removing the Battery

Attaching the Electrical Power Cable

To attach the electrical power cable, see Product Instructions for Power Supply Unit 950.

Initial Configuration

• EHMI Start-up Progress Indications
• Software Installation and Upgrade
• Tool Configuration

EHMI Start-up Progress Indications

The information in this section is only valid for tools running IxB Software from version 3.7 and onwards.

When starting the tool, the EHMI will indicate if a software update is in progress by displaying the following messages:

• Check for software update

• Updating <module> App/Boot

• Starting controller

A module is a subsystem or component which is part of the IxB tool, and updated through the IxB Software.

If an error occurs during the software update, the following message will be displayed:

• Software update failed (errorId)

The errorId corresponds to error messages, as follows:

Software Installation and Upgrade

For information about software installation and upgrade, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

Tool Configuration

For information about establishing a wireless connection, installing licenses, configuring and assigning tightening programs, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

The link refers to the latest version of the software. User guides describing earlier versions of the software are available on ServAid.

Operation

• Ergonomic Guidelines
• Operating Instructions
  • General Instructions
  • EHMI Operations
    • Enabling or Disabling the EHMI Select Button
    • Events
    • Tightenings
      • Selecting a Tightening Program
      • Reading a Tightening Result
    • Batch
      • Selecting a Batch Sequence
      • Selecting a Batch Control Option
      • Reading a Batch Result
    • Viewing Tool Information
    • Viewing EHMI Information
    • Viewing Network Information
  • Lock-off Lever
  • Tightening
  • LED Indicator Flash Patterns
  • Tool Calibration
  • Battery Charge LED Indicator
  • Tightening Program Selection Indication

Ergonomic Guidelines

Consider your workstation as you read through this list of general ergonomic guidelines to identify areas for improvement in posture, component placement, or work environment.

• Take frequent breaks and change work positions frequently.

• Adapt the workstation area to your needs and the work task.

  • Adjust for a convenient reach range by determining where parts and tools need to be located to avoid static load.

  • Use workstation equipment such as tables and chairs appropriate for the work task.

• Avoid work positions above shoulder level or with static holding during assembly operations.

  • When working above shoulder level, reduce the load on the static muscles by lowering the weight of the tool, using for example torque arms, hose reels or weight balancers. You can also reduce the load on the static muscles by holding the tool close to the body.

  • Take frequent breaks.

  • Avoid extreme arm or wrist postures, particularly during operations requiring a degree of force.

• Adjust for a convenient field of vision that requires minimal eye and head movements.

• Use appropriate lighting for the work task.

• Select the appropriate tool for the work task.

• In noisy environments, use ear protection equipment.

• Use high-quality inserted tools and consumables to minimize exposure to excessive levels of vibration.

• Minimize exposure to reaction forces.

  • When cutting:

    A cut-off wheel can get stuck if the cut-off wheel is bent or not guided properly. Use the correct flange for the cut-off wheel and avoid bending the cut-off wheel during operation.

  • When drilling:

    The drill might stall when the drill bit breaks through. Use support handles if the stall torque is high. The safety standard ISO11148 part 3 recommends using a device to absorb a reaction torque above 10 Nm for pistol grip tools and 4 Nm for straight tools.

  • When using direct-driven screwdrivers or nutrunners:

    Reaction forces depend on the tool settings and joint characteristics. Strength and posture determine the amount of reaction force that an operator can tolerate. Adapt the torque setting to the operator's strength and posture and use a torque arm or reaction bar if the torque is too high.

• In dusty environments, use a dust extraction system or wear a mouth protection mask.

Operating Instructions

• General Instructions
• EHMI Operations
  • Enabling or Disabling the EHMI Select Button
  • Events
  • Tightenings
    • Selecting a Tightening Program
    • Reading a Tightening Result
  • Batch
    • Selecting a Batch Sequence
    • Selecting a Batch Control Option
    • Reading a Batch Result
  • Viewing Tool Information
  • Viewing EHMI Information
  • Viewing Network Information
• Lock-off Lever
• Tightening
• LED Indicator Flash Patterns
• Tool Calibration
• Battery Charge LED Indicator
• Tightening Program Selection Indication

General Instructions

The tool may only be used together with the associated torque reaction bar, which is adapted to the screw joint application concerned.

WARNING

Crushing Hazard

Check the rotational direction of the tool before start! A start in an unexpected rotational direction can cause bodily injury or property damage. Moving parts can crush and cut.

• Make sure that the rotational direction of the tool is correct before starting the tool.

• Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts.

EHMI Operations

Product Essentials Tutorials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UlLPb9hyrs

Enabling or Disabling the EHMI Select Button

The EHMI Select button can be enabled or disabled in the IxB Software web user interface, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

Events

Events in the system will generate event dialog boxes in the EHMI display, as well as in the IxB Software web user interface. To acknowledge events in the EHMI, press the Select button once.

Some events are not possible to acknowledge. They will show for three seconds before automatically disappearing from the display.

Tightenings

The EHMI can be used to select the tightening program for the tool. The selection of a tightening program made on the EHMI overrides whatever task was set for the tool in the IxB Software web user interface. Only tightening programs stored in the IxB Software of the tool can be selected from the EHMI.

Selecting a Tightening Program

Reading a Tightening Result

The tightening result is presented graphically with a result gauge. The gauge is divided into three parts indicating either an OK or NOK tightening. Field colors (red for NOK, green for OK) are only shown at tightening result.

Batch

Batch sequences are used when operators need to perform a series of tightenings in a single job, and can be restricted to only follow a specific order in which the tightenings are performed. Batch sequences consist of one or more batches, and each batch consists of one or more tightenings.

The EHMI can be used to select the batch sequence for the tool. The selection of a batch sequence made on the EHMI overrides whatever task was set for the tool in the IxB Software web user interface.

Selecting a Batch Sequence

Selecting a Batch Control Option

The EHMI can be used to control the progression of the batch sequence.

Depending on the batch sequence parameters, the tool will lock when certain actions are accessed on the EHMI. For example, when the parameter Lock tool on batch sequence complete is set to On, the tool will lock when the batch sequence is aborted.

Reading a Batch Result

The result view will display two rows of indicators, with the top row representing the number of batches in the batch sequence, and the bottom row representing the tightenings in a batch.

Viewing Tool Information

The Tool menu provides the following information:

Viewing EHMI Information

The Information menu provides the following data on the EHMI.

Viewing Network Information

The Network menu provides the following information about the network that the tool is connected to:

Lock-off Lever

The function of the lock-off lever is to avoid unintentional starting of the tool.

Flip the lock-off lever trigger to lock/unlock the safety function. Always put the lever in locked position before putting away the tool.

• Make sure the tool is equipped with a lock-off lever.

• Make sure that the lock-off lever works correctly.

• Replace the lock-off lever if it does not work correctly.

• Never remove the lock-off lever or lock it with tape.

Tightening

As the tightening torque increases, the reaction force builds up equally. Make sure that the tool is in correct working order and correctly programmed. Unexpected behavior from the tool may result in operator injury.

Rotation Direction for the Tightening

Check that the tool is in the correct running direction by:

• Turning the reverse ring to the right to set the tightening direction to clockwise (CW).

• Turning the reverse ring to the left to set the tightening direction to counterclockwise (CCW).

LED Indicator Flash Patterns

The standard flash patterns of the tool's LED indicators are shown below. To configure the LED indicators, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

Tool Calibration

For information on calibration of this tool, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

The link refers to the latest version of the software. User guides describing earlier versions of the software are available on ServAid.

Battery Charge LED Indicator

The tool is powered by a Lithium-ion battery. The battery capacity is dependent on the battery model and the type of work performed with the tool.

The battery LED indicator on the tool indicates the battery's State of Charge (SOC). It is shown by three bars indicating the remaining capacity, as follows:

For information about the battery charge and health indicator located on the battery itself, refer to the Product Instructions for the battery model in question.

Product Essentials Tutorials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIzJvQ__ZEc

Tightening Program Selection Indication

The indicators in the LED ring can be configured to show the currently selected tightening program in a sequence (1−9). The function must be activated in the IxB Software web user interface.

The result for a loosening will be displayed as normal. If the reverse ring is turned to the right after a completed loosening then the selected tightening program will be shown on the LED ring.

Service

• Preventing ESD Problems
• Transferring Configurations with IAM
• Maintenance Instructions
  • Overhaul
  • Service Recommendations
  • Backup Battery Maintenance
• Lubrication Instructions
  • Lubricant Guide
  • Lubrication
• Upgrading EHMI Software

Preventing ESD Problems

The components inside the product and controller are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. To avoid future malfunction, make sure that service and maintenance is carried out in an ESD approved work environment. The figure below shows an example of an appropriate service work station.

Transferring Configurations with IAM

The Intelligent Application Module (IAM) has the form factor of an SD card. The card contains all the current network configurations and settings.

In case of a tool failure, the card can be transferred to a new tool and all functionality remains the same. When the card is transferred, the new tool will be updated to the software on the card. It is good practice to make sure the new tool is already running the same software version as the old tool, to minimize the risk of data loss.

Note that the saved results associated with the tool will be lost when the card is transferred to another tool. The MAC-address is associated with the card, not with the tool itself. When transferring a card to a new tool, the tool's MAC-address will therefore be updated.

IAM can not be used for anything but storing the tool configuration data and software. Reformatting the card, as well as manipulating the data on the card through other means than IxB Software or ToolsTalk Service 2, will result in an unusable card.

Product Essentials Tutorials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB0QcQSdsz8

Maintenance Instructions

• Overhaul
• Service Recommendations
• Backup Battery Maintenance

Overhaul

Have the tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained. Service must only be carried out by qualified personnel who have been trained for service on IxB tools.

The electric motor is a sealed unit and may under no circumstances be opened by anyone else than Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB. If it is judged that the electric motor is defect or in need of service, the complete motor unit should be returned to Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB for exchange. Motors which have been opened by anyone else than Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB will not be serviced.

Overhaul and preventive maintenance is recommended at regular intervals once per year or after maximum 250.000 tightenings, depending on which occurs sooner. More frequent overhaul may be needed if the machine is used in heavy-duty operations. If the machine is not working properly, it should immediately be taken out of service for inspection.

When dismantling the tool always use the specially designed service tool(s) recommended in the Spare Parts section on ServAid - https://servaid.atlascopco.com.

Service Recommendations

Preventive maintenance is recommended at regular intervals. See the detailed information on preventive maintenance. If the product is not working properly, take it out of service and inspect it.

If no detailed information about preventive maintenance is included, follow these general guidelines:

• Clean appropriate parts accurately

• Replace any defective or worn parts

Backup Battery Maintenance

The tool includes an internal backup battery. The backup battery is used, for example, to keep the radio communication active during exchange of the main battery. The backup battery gives approximately 20 seconds to exchange the main battery, before the tool shuts down.

Always connect a newly manufactured tool to a main battery and power it up for two hours to charge the backup battery.

When using software versions prior to the versions listed in below table, replace the backup battery at least every 12 months. The replacement procedure must be carried out by a qualified service technician. A replaced backup battery is to be recycled according to the Recycling Instruction.

With software releases according to below table, replace the backup battery every third year. The increased service interval applies to a fresh battery used only together with the software versions in below table. If the backup battery already is close to 12 months old, it is recommended to replace the backup battery when updating to the new software.

Storage Conditions

• The backup battery lifetime is negatively affected by extreme temperatures. Store the tool in an environment with an ambient temperature between 0 - 30 °C. Do not keep spare backup batteries in storage.

• If a newly manufactured tool is to be kept in storage, make sure to power it up for at least two hours before putting it in storage.

• While in storage, make sure to power on the tool at least every five months to recharge the backup battery. The tool must be powered on for at least two hours each time.

Lubrication Instructions

• Lubricant Guide
• Lubrication

Lubricant Guide

Lubrication

Lubricate according to the Lubrication Guide at each service occasion.

For more information, see Spare Parts section in ServAid - https://servaid.atlascopco.com.

Upgrading EHMI Software

The software installed on the EHMI can be updated using a USB storage device.

Upgrade Requirements

• USB storage device

• Cable with female USB type-A on one end, and male Micro-B on the other end (alternatively, a USB device with 2 connectors, male type-A and male micro-B, can also be used)

• Version number of the currently installed EHMI firmware. To view the version number, go to Information in the main menu and select Software version.

Troubleshooting

• Events and Error Codes
• Overheated Tool

Events and Error Codes

For a full list of tool event and error codes, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

Overheated Tool

The tool can handle any normal line jobs that an operator sustains with the proper adjustments.

The tool temperature can be influenced by the following parameters:

• short cycle time

• torque above rated

• too low speed

• very high prevailing torque

• very soft joints

• ambient temperature

Recycling

• Environmental Regulations
• Recycling Instruction

Environmental Regulations

When a product has served its purpose it has to be recycled properly. Dismantle the product and recycle the components in accordance with local legislation.

Batteries shall be taken care of by your national battery recovery organization.

Recycling Instruction