5G Connect (3.13)

Software

Introduction

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

General Description

The 5G connect module allows you to connect the IxB tool to 5G private networks instead of legacy wireless networks. 5G networks provide ultra-low latency which is essential for applications requiring real-time responsiveness. 5G ensures minimal delay thereby supporting maximum production efficiency. It also supports a significantly higher density of connected devices per square kilometer compared to Wi-Fi. 5G connect is the solution for connecting your wireless tools and securing your process control and quality assurance via a strong, reliable, and secured data collection.

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.

Conventions

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

User Guide Conventions

Element

Notation

Description

Output

General emphasis

In the Program workspace.

To make certain text elements stand out, or to highlight.

Text in Bold

Graphical User Interface (GUI) items

Select the Function button.

Any reference to items found on screen in the GUI (for example, command buttons, icon names and field names).

Text in Bold

Graphical User Interface (GUI) Path >

Generally, on the top of the GUI.

Navigation aid which keeps track of the location in the GUI.

For example: Controller > Program > Edit

User input

Enter a Description for the program.

Any text input by the user.

Text in Bold

File names

Enter a File Name for the export.

Files either exported from, or imported into the system.

Text in Bold Italic

Variable and parameter names

Enter a Name for the export.

Variable and parameter names (not values).

Text in Italic

Variable and parameter values

Enter a VALUE for the export.

Variable and parameter values.

Text in BOLD CAPS

System output

Client.Domain.Models.ExportImportConfiguration

Any text output by the system.

Text in Monospace

External links

Links to external sites that have information connected to the document or subject content. These could include:

  • Technical Product Data

  • Dimensional Drawings

  • Accessories

  • Product Specific Information

Selectable text to external sites

Internal documentation links

  • Relevant Information - links to information which is directly related to the current topic and needs to be considered for certain configurations that are made.

  • In this Section - links to all the topics within the section, which can be useful when understanding a feature, or configuration.

If available, these links will be presented below the text.

Selectable text to internal content

Liabilities and 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.

Safety Signal Words

The safety signal words Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice have the following meanings:

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

Configuration

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

Prerequisites

Before configuring the 5G Connect accessory, the following prerequisites must be checked:

  • IxB firmware updated to 3.11.2 or higher

  • 5G SIM card inserted in the SIM card slot

It is recommended to save the calibration value and service interval before upgrading.

Configuration in Web HMI

After checking the prerequisites, follow these steps to configure the 5G Connect accessory in the Web HMI:

  1. In the Home screen, go to the Settings page of the tool.

  2. In the Network tab, scroll to the Cellular Network section and press Edit.

  3. Switch ON the Cellular Network by using the Enabled toggle.

  4. In the APN field, enter the access point name for the 5G network.

  5. If necessary, in the SIM PIN field, enter the pin code for unlocking the inserted SIM card and restart the tool.

  6. After restarting the tool, go to the Cellular Network section in the Network tab to check the network information and connection status.

Working with the Integrated Controller Tool Tab

Tool

5G Diagnostics

This page describes the real-time view for 5G network signal entities. Information from the following signal entities is displayed:

  • Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP)

  • Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ)

  • Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)

  • Signal to Interference plus Noise Ratio (SINR)

  • Transmitter Power (TX)

This diagnostic selection is only available when 5G is in the Connected state.

Start a Diagnostic Session

  1. Go to Integrated Controller Tool in the Home menu and select Tool on the left pane.

  2. Select 5G Diagnostics in Diagnostics.

  3. Select the ellipsis (...) to choose the preferred 5G network signal entity to be monitored.

The graph starts plotting new values every second for the selected 5G network signal entity. Simultaneously, all signal entities will be populated in Radio Quality.

For more information, see also IxB Software User Guide.