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Tightening

The Tightening tab 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 tab.

Sources

The Sources tab lists available options for controlling the selection of a tightening program, or a batch sequence, via digital input from different hardware.

Configurations

In this tab the following can be configured:

• Tool Configuration

• Socket Selector

• I/O Expander and I/O Hub

• General Virtual Station

• Operator Panel

Integrated Controller Tool

This tab 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 tab also includes functions for software update and export/import of configuration parameters.

Reports

Displays the latest tightening results, events and NOK ratio.

Settings

This tab 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 tab gives an overview of the current license status and license sources.

Help

The Help tab contains the IxB Software user guide.