Introduction

• General Description
• Conventions
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Liabilities and Warnings
  • Liability
  • Warnings
• About the User Guide
• Revision History
• Prerequisites
• System Overview
  • Software Structure
    • Menu Overview
      • Tightening Tab
      • Batch Sequence Tab
      • Sources Tab
      • Tool Tab
      • Virtual Station Tab
      • Controller Tab
      • Configurations Tab
      • Reports Tab
      • Settings Tab
      • Automation Rules Tab
      • License Assignment Tab
      • Help Tab
    • Quick Start Guide
  • Hardware Structure
    • Operating and Handling
      • Front Panel
        • Front Panel Buttons
        • Touch Screen Buttons
        • Navigation
      • Web GUI
        • Connecting to web GUI via service Ethernet port
• License Introduction
• Licenses Overview
• License Sources
• Supported Tools

General Description

The Power Focus 6000 from Atlas Copco takes productivity, ergonomics, quality and connectivity to entirely new levels. The Power Focus 6000 connects a wide range of Atlas Copco assembly tools, giving you a single platform assembly solution. Using virtual stations each tool can have unique programming and operate independently, with several tools to one single controller. The perfect option for your smart connected assembly operation.

Conventions

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

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

The User Guide describes how to set up and configure the POWER FOCUS 6000.

It is intended for anyone operating or servicing the POWER FOCUS 6000.

In the Search window on the top menu bar, search for Product Essentials Tutorials for checking the available video tutorials.

Each Product Essentials Tutorial will provide an overview of how to do a specific task with an Atlas Copco product. These tutorials are designed so that users can watch and follow along with their own equipment. The Product Essentials Tutorials are available online to ensure they are always available to users on-demand, and provide baseline knowledge needed to work with Atlas Copco products.

Revision History

Prerequisites

Anyone interested in learning more about POWER FOCUS 6000 can benefit from reading this User Guide.

For a complete understanding of the technical aspects described in the User Guide, we recommend the following:

• Knowledge about tightening techniques

• Experience of working with the previous versions of Power Focus

System Overview

• Software Structure
  • Menu Overview
    • Tightening Tab
    • Batch Sequence Tab
    • Sources Tab
    • Tool Tab
    • Virtual Station Tab
    • Controller Tab
    • Configurations Tab
    • Reports Tab
    • Settings Tab
    • Automation Rules Tab
    • License Assignment Tab
    • Help Tab
  • Quick Start Guide
• Hardware Structure
  • Operating and Handling
    • Front Panel
      • Front Panel Buttons
      • Touch Screen Buttons
      • Navigation
    • Web GUI
      • Connecting to web GUI via service Ethernet port

Software Structure

• Menu Overview
  • Tightening Tab
  • Batch Sequence Tab
  • Sources Tab
  • Tool Tab
  • Virtual Station Tab
  • Controller Tab
  • Configurations Tab
  • Reports Tab
  • Settings Tab
  • Automation Rules Tab
  • License Assignment Tab
  • Help Tab
• Quick Start Guide

Menu Overview

The controller has several menus available to configure tightening and hardware accessories, perform tool maintenance, administer software, and view reports.

Tightening Tab

The Tightening tab lists the Tightening programs stored on the controller that are available for an individual tightening.
Tightening configurations are described in the Tightening tab.

Batch Sequence Tab

The Batch Sequence tab lists the batch sequences stored in the controller.

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 Tab

The Sources tab lists the available options for controlling the selection of a tightening program (for example, a tightening program or a batch sequence, via digital input from different hardware). Scanner configurations are done in the Sources tab.

Tool Tab

The Tool tab provides information about the tools connected to the controller.
This menu is also for wireless tools connected to the controller.
Tool reference product, and when the tool was serviced and calibrated are some of the data available in the Tool tab.

Virtual Station Tab

The Virtual station tab configures the Virtual Stations.

The Virtual Station is a software abstraction of a controller system.
In the Virtual station tab the different resources, accessories, tools and tasks are assigned to a Virtual Station.

Controller Tab

The Controller tab lists hardware and software components.

The software versions stored and used in the controller are listed and can be updated.
The license manager for additional features is handled. It is also possible to import or export settings to and from the controller.

Configurations Tab

A list of accessory configurations are given in the Configurations tab.

Accessories like tool accessories, I/O Expander, Internal I/O, Stacklight, Operator Panel, and Socket selectors can be configured.
Digital I/O signals are mapped to buttons, lamps, switches and connectors.

Reports Tab

In the Reports tab the tightening results and events are listed.

Settings Tab

The Settings tab is used to set up the controller specific settings such as language, pin code, wireless network, fieldbus.

Automation Rules Tab

The Automation Rules tab lists the rules stored on the controller. The rules allow logical operations on Boolean signals available on the controller.

License Assignment Tab

The License Assignment tab is used to assign licenses and license features to Virtual Stations.

Help Tab

The Help tab contains useful help sections about the controller.
It is possible to download PDF-files in several languages through a computer connected to the controller.

Quick Start Guide

To create a better overview of the system, this instruction lightly goes through the different steps required to get started using the system.

This section does not cover every feature of the system, but instead focuses on the most basic features.

Hardware Structure

• Operating and Handling
  • Front Panel
    • Front Panel Buttons
    • Touch Screen Buttons
    • Navigation
  • Web GUI
    • Connecting to web GUI via service Ethernet port

Operating and Handling

The POWER FOCUS 6000 is set up and configured by using the controller front panel. It is also possible to access the controller interface through a web GUI by browsing to the controller’s IP address on a connected PC.

Front Panel

The front panel contains a touch-screen display and special buttons.

1	Display_A color display with touch screen showing configuration views and results.
2	Special buttons_Special function buttons

Front Panel Buttons

These buttons are available as clickable icons in the web GUI.

Button	Name	Description
	Home	Go to the Home screen.
	Result	Go to the live result view.

Touch Screen Buttons

Button	Name	Description
	Add	Adds an additional item.
	Back	Return to previous view.
	Scroll up / Scroll down	Move in a list that is too long for the screen.
	Maximize / Minimize	Maximize or minimize a section with parameters.
	Back (in a list)	Back (and forward) between pages of a list.
	Close	Tap to close the window.
	Notice	Sign showing that a parameter is configured wrong.
	Home	Go to the Home screen. Only available in the web GUI.
	Go Result	Go to the live results screen. Only available in the web GUI.

Navigation

• To navigate in the controller GUI either tap on a menu item or move a finger (drag) across the display to scroll through items.

• Options are selected by tapping the required option.

• To enter data into a text box, tap the text box and a keyboard appears on the display.

Web GUI

The web GUI is very similar to the controller display. It enables configuration and programming of the controller through a web browser on a computer connected to the controller.

Users can program the controller from the controller and the web interface at the same time.

Connecting to web GUI via service Ethernet port

Make sure the DHCP settings are enabled on the computer.

Perform the following steps to connect to the web GUI:

License Introduction

Licenses for controller features are managed through the Functionality Management System (FMS). FMS allows users to change controller 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 a license pool when they are no longer required. Licenses can be obtained through the Atlas Copco License Portal (ACLP). Licenses can be downloaded from the ACLP and managed/distributed through ToolsTalk, or can be stored on a FMS Portable (USB drive) to be inserted into the controller.

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

Licenses Overview

Configuration of features governed by licenses can be done even in the absence of an installed license. For example configuration of tightening programs and configuration of Multistep programs. Assigning these features to a tool or virtual station is also possible. Running the feature without a valid license, however, 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 at the Virtual Station View in ToolsTalk 2. The controller GUI will also show a warning triangle at the tool or task section (depending on what is missing). If a feature for which no license is installed is started (i.e. trigger pressed), an event will be presented to the user informing the user of 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.

Many features and functions in the controller require a license in order to be assigned and used by a virtual station. There are four types of licenses:

Virtual Station Type

Fixed collection of features bundled together in a single package. The Virtual Station Type determines, among other things, what tools can be run, 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 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.

Sync Functionality Type

Works in the same way as described in Virtual Station Type but used for fixtured systems. To be able to run several tools on a virtual station each tool need a sync functionality license.

Virtual Station Feature

Individual features which can complement Virtual Station Types. A lot of features can be purchased as a single license.

Controller Feature

Features that are controller-wide. These are features which are assigned to a controller and once assigned can be used by all virtual stations on that controller.

License Sources

Licenses used on a controller 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 9 FMS Portable sources). If you would like to add licenses from a source when the source limit (10) has been reached, all licenses from one source need to be removed from the controller to make room for licenses from the other source.

Source Overview

The Source Overview tab (License assignment > Source Overview) provides the user with an overview of the licenses installed on the controller, 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).

Clicking on 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).

Supported Tools

Tools supported by a Virtual Station may vary depending on the Virtual Station type on the controller.

Installation and Upgrade

• License Installation
  • Installing Licenses on the Controller
  • Removing Licenses from the Controller

License Installation

• Installing Licenses on the Controller
• Removing Licenses from the Controller

Installing Licenses on the Controller

Note that licenses sources are limited to 1 License Server (TT2) and 9 FMS Portables (dongles) simultaneously. Licenses are installed either through the server (ToolsTalk 2) or FMS Portable. If the license source limit is reached, all licenses from one source need to be removed from the controller in order to add licenses from another source.

Before installing licenses through the server (ToolsTalk 2), make sure that the controller time is synced with the server time.

Installing from the Server

Distributing server-based licenses is done through ToolsTalk 2. Please refer to the ToolsTalk 2 User Guide for instructions on installing licenses.

In order to be able to install licenses using ToolsTalk 2, the correct license server needs to be configured:

Installing from FMS Portable (USB)

The Functionality Management System (FMS) uses a special FMS Portable device to transfer functionality to and from a controller. 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 controller. The purchased feature items are downloaded from Atlas Copco to the general purpose area. The first time the FMS Portable is inserted into a controller 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.

If you have a USB drive with the licenses installed, perform the following steps to install them on the controller.

The user will be presented with events on the controller for both license transfer start and end.

License sync

Existing licenses are checked against the license server every two hours. If no response from the license server is obtained within a 14 day period, 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.

Removing Licenses from the Controller

One way of removing an FMS Portable-installed licenses are described, for instructions how to remove server-installed licenses, please refer to the ToolsTalk 2 User Guide.

Removing FMS Portable-Installed Licenses

Configuration

• Working with the Tightening Tab
  • Tightening Programs
    • TurboTight
    • Quick Step
    • Two Step
    • Three Step
    • STwrench
      • STwrench Start Step Parameters
      • STwrench Rundown Step Parameters
      • STwrench Tightening Step Parameters
      • STwrench Loosening
      • STwrench Stop Step Parameters
    • Pulsing Tool Strategies
      • Pulse Tightening Program
      • Pulse Tightening with Direct Driven Electrical Tools
      • Tightening using the TensorPulse Program
      • Impulse Single Step Tightening Program
    • Rotate
    • External Result
      • Running the External Result Tightening Strategy with a Tool Connected
      • Running the External Result Tightening Strategy without a Tool Connected
    • Tightening Program and Error Reporting Validation
      • Validation Error Reporting
      • Validate a Tool with a Tightening Program
    • Tightening Program Tool Compatibility Table
  • Multistep Programs
    • Multistep GUI Interface
    • Tightening Steps
    • Step Monitors
    • Step Restrictions
    • Result Reporters
    • Adding a Multistep Program
    • Deleting a Multistep Program
    • Settings for a Multistep Program
    • STB Tools and Multistep
  • Step Configuration Stages
    • Start Stage
      • Direction
      • Soft Start
      • Rehit Detection
      • Current Monitoring
      • TrueAngle Compensation
    • Rundown Stage
      • Selftap
      • Rundown Torque Limits
      • Rundown Angle Limits
      • Post View Torque
      • Rundown Complete
    • Stop Stage
    • Loosening a Screw
    • Stage Parameter Descriptions
      • Target Torque Limits
      • Target Angle Limits
      • Torque Compensation
      • Residual Torque Correlation Factor
      • Trigger Lost
  • Tightening Program Configuration - General Parameters
    • Name
    • Strategy
    • Target
    • Time Monitoring (elapsed time)
    • Attachment Tuning
• Working with the Batch Sequence Tab
  • Batch Sequence Settings
  • Batch Configuration
• Working with the Sources Tab
  • Source Tightening
    • Configuring a Source Tightening
    • Source Tightening Properties
  • Source Batch Sequence
    • Creating a Source Batch
    • Configuring Significant Positions to Read in Barcode String
    • Combining Identifier Strings
• Working with the Tool Tab
  • Tool Information
  • Tool Connection
  • Transducer Information
  • Tool Health
  • Tool Maintenance
  • Tool Calibration
    • Preparing the Calibration
    • Calibrating the Tool
    • Calibrating a Tool Through the STa6000 or STpad
  • Tool Diagnostics
  • Zero Offset and Shunt
  • Zero Position
  • Tool Motor Tuning
  • Unpair Bluetooth Connection
  • Front End Configuration
  • WLAN and Bluetooth for Wireless Tools
    • Pairing mode for STB tool and STwrench
    • Bluetooth Requirements
    • Wireless Tools Restrictions
    • Pairing a Wireless Tool to a Controller
    • IxB Tools restrictions
• Working with the Virtual Station Tab
  • Creating a Virtual Station
  • Assigning Licenses to a Virtual Station
  • Unassigning licenses from a Virtual Station
  • Connecting a Tool to a Virtual Station
  • Configuring Task Window in a Virtual Station
    • Configuring Manual Mode in a Virtual Station
      • Entering and Leaving Signals
  • Configuring Protocols Window in a Virtual Station
  • Configuring Accessories Window in a Virtual Station
    • Digital Signal Diagnostics
    • Diagnostics Configuration
    • Normal Operations
    • Monitor Digital Signals
    • Force Digital Signals
  • Configuring Fieldbus Window in a Virtual Station
• Working with the Configurations Tab
  • Tool Configuration
    • Tool LEDs
    • Configuration of the Function Button
    • Configuration of the Buzzer
    • Configuration of the Direction Switch
    • Configuration of the Start Condition
      • Start Request
      • Start Source
      • Trace Configuration
      • TAG Check
      • TAG Selection
    • Configuration of the Accessory Bus
      • ST Selector
      • TLS Tag
      • EHMI
    • Configuration of the Multiple Transducers
    • Configuration of the Open End
  • Digital Signals
    • Input Signals
    • Output Signals
  • Triggering Manual Mode
  • Selector Configuration
    • Digital Input Information
    • Socket Selector Configuration
      • Configuring the Socket Selector
      • Connecting a Socket Selector to a Virtual Station
    • Setting up a Socket Selector via I/o Bus
    • Setting up a Selector 6 via Ethernet Cable/Wireless
  • General Virtual Station
    • Configuring Live Result Presentation Settings
      • Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation: ON / Show PrT Compensation Value: ON
      • Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation: OFF / Show PrT Compensation Value: ON
      • Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation: OFF / Show PrT Compensation Value: OFF
      • Show Final Torque with PrT Compensation: ON / Show PrT Compensation Value: OFF
    • Configuring the storage of Final Torque and Trace
  • Configuring QIF Accessories
    • Connecting QIF Accessories to a Virtual Station
    • Disconnecting QIF Accessories From a Virtual Station
  • Configuration of the Scanner
    • Scanner Configuration
      • Configuring the Scanner
      • Valid Scanners
• Working with the Controller Tab
  • Intelligent Application Module
  • Software
    • Updating Controller Software through USB
    • Updating Controller Software through Web GUI
    • Activating the Software on the Controller
    • Downgrade Controller Bluetooth Module Software
  • Hardware
    • Health
  • Export/Import
    • Exporting "All Controller Information"
    • Exporting "Settings and Configurations"
    • Exporting "Logs from Connected Tools"
    • Exporting "Results"
    • Exporting "System Logs and Information"
    • Importing Controller Configurations and Settings
    • Automated Backup
  • Synchronized Tightening
    • User Interface for Synchronized Tightening
    • Configuring Synchronized Tightening
    • Setting up Synchronized Tightening (hardware)
    • Synchronized Tightenings
    • Synchronized Tightening Results
    • Synchronized Tightening Signals
      • Input Signals
      • Output Signals
      • Input Signals: Sub-signals
        • Channel Command - 10054: Sub-signals
          • Continue Step
          • Force Bolt ID
          • Force Pset
          • Inhibit No Result
          • Inhibit NOK Result
          • Inhibit OK Result
          • Set Zero Position
      • Output Signals: Sub-signals
        • Bolt Tightening Status - 79: Sub-signals
          • All Signals
          • Cycle Running
          • In Selected Mode
          • Inhibited
          • Last Cycle Angle High
          • Last Cycle Angle Low
          • Last Cycle Hardware Error
          • Last Cycle Inhibited
          • Last Cycle NOK
          • Last Cycle Not Included
          • Last Cycle OK
          • Last Cycle Terminated By Other
          • Last Cycle Timeout
          • Last Cycle Torque High
          • Last Cycle Torque Low
          • Last Loosening NOK
          • Last Loosening OK
          • Last Tightening NOK
          • Last Tightening OK
          • Loosening Running
          • Running Repair
          • Running Termination
          • Tightening Running
          • Tool Led Mirror Green
          • Tool Led Mirror Red
          • Tool Led Mirror Yellow
          • Waiting To Continue
        • Channel Tightening Status - 80: Sub-signals
          • All Signals
          • Cycle Running
          • In Selected Mode
          • Inhibited
          • Last Cycle Angle High
          • Last Cycle Angle Low
          • Last Cycle Hardware Error
          • Last Cycle Inhibited
          • Last Cycle NOK
          • Last Cycle Not Included
          • Last Cycle OK
          • Last Cycle Terminated By Other
          • Last Cycle Timeout
          • Last Cycle Torque High
          • Last Cycle Torque Low
          • Last Loosening NOK
          • Last Loosening OK
          • Last Tightening NOK
          • Last Tightening OK
          • Loosening Running
          • Running Repair
          • Running Termination
          • Tightening Running
          • Tool Led Mirror Green
          • Tool Led Mirror Red
          • Tool Led Mirror Yellow
          • Waiting To Continue
        • Channel Hardware Status - 81: Sub-signals
          • All Signals
          • Drive Any Hardware Error
          • Drive Disconnected
          • Drive Temp High
          • Drive Voltage Error
          • Emergency Stop Active
          • General Hardware Error
          • Motortune Needed
          • Ready to Operate
          • Tool Any Hardware Error
          • Tool Cable Invalid
          • Tool Disconnected
          • Tool Hardware Error
          • Tool Temp High
          • Torque Transducer Error
    • Tool Box for Synchronized tightening
    • Synchronized Tightening CAN Accessories
• Working with the Settings Tab
  • Configuration of the Network
    • Accessing the Controller On Lan
    • Accessing the Controller Through a Web GUI
    • Configuring the Firewall
  • Configuration of HTTPS
    • Configuring HTTPS
  • Configuration of the Protocol
    • Configuring the ToolsTalk Connection
    • Configuring the ToolsNet Connection
    • Configuring a License Manager
    • Configuring the Remote Logging Connection
  • Configuration of IxB Connect
  • Configuration of the Preferences
    • Configuring the Date and Time
    • Configuring the Displayed Controller Language
    • Configuring the Displayed Torque Unit
    • Configuring the Startup Screen
  • Configuration of the PIN Settings
    • Configuring the PIN
  • Configuration of the Tool Alarms
  • Configuration of the Wireless Settings
  • Configuration of BCP/BCV-RE Tools
  • Configurations of the Events Settings
  • Configuration of the Fieldbus
    • Creating a General Fieldbus Configuration
  • Configuration of the Results
  • Configuration of the Extended Logging
    • Configuring the Log Groups
  • Reset
    • Factory Reset Controller
    • Clear Results
• Working with Automation Rules
  • Triggers
  • Actions
  • Cease
  • Licensing

Working with the Tightening Tab

WARNING

Risk of injury

A change in the configuration of 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.

Controller features, such as the Low Reaction Tightening Strategies and controller-wide functions among others, 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 controller. Please refer to Licenses (FMS) for more detailed information on licenses.

The POWER FOCUS 6000 tightening programs need parameters to be set in order to perform tightening. Selecting a Strategy and either the Target torque or Target angle are mandatory. Other settings are optional, such as Soft start, Selftap, and Torque compensation. It is also possible to monitor the tightening as it progresses by adding limits within which the torque, or angle the nut turns, must remain.

The tightening procedure is divided into four steps: Start, Rundown, Tightening and Stop.

Tightening Programs

By selecting the tightening program it is possible to choose the method for applying clamping force (or pre-load) to the joint. Different joints require different strategies for how to apply the desired clamping force and to minimize unwanted in-service effects.

• TurboTight strategy, enables the option to use Manual programming or Quick prog - for more information, see the paragraph TurboTight.

• Quick step, Two step and Three step strategies enable the choice of tightening towards a Target torque or a Target angle value.

• External result strategy, is used when OK tightenings are indicated by an external digital signal - for more information, see the paragraph External result.

All tightening programs require that you at least set the Target torque or Target angle value.

TurboTight

TurboTight is the default tightening strategy and it is designed to perform a very fast and ergonomic tightening based on the maximum speed of the tool (Tool max speed). This strategy has two options:

• Quick prog, that requires only the Target torque to be set to perform the tightening.

• Manual, that allows the user to configure several tightening parameters.

To minimize the risk of unexpected jerk at the end of the tightening when using the TurboTight tightening strategy, make sure to activate Time monitoring.

To minimize the risk of unexpected jerk at the end of the tightening when using the TurboTight tightening strategy, make sure to set the Time Max Limit.

Time Max Limit is enabled by default, but it is necessary to setup the related values. In the tightening stage, set Angle Limit to From Rundown Complete.
Set Time Max as low as possible, without stopping the normal tightening. In the rundown stage, set Rundown Complete Torque so that it is triggered when the torque start to increase.

Depending on the joint properties, for example if the joint is very stiff or very soft, a different tightening strategy than TurboTight might be needed.

TurboTight is not available for Joint Control.

Fine-Tuning the TurboTight Strategy

TurboTight tightening strategy points to the target torque, and the result can be below or above the target. The most important parameter for TurboTight tightening strategy is the speed. It is possible to keep maximum speed for most tightenings, but if all/some of the tightenings overshoot, decrease the speed in small steps. Rundown Complete Torque is not used for controlling of the tightening; it is only used for calculating of limits and results.

Quick Step

Quick step is a tightening strategy used to reduce the joint’s preload scatter by adding an initial step with a given torque and speed, and then reducing the target speed in the final step.

Two Step

The Two step strategy is very similar to the Quick step strategy except that it adds a small time delay between the first step and the final step, to further counteract short-term relaxation effects in the joint.

Fine-Tuning the Two Step Strategy

When the First target is reached, the tool makes an immediate stop for a specified time before it continues with the final step. The First torque value and the Pause time should be chosen to improve ergonomics for hand-held tools.

Three Step

The Three step strategy adds a loosening step between the first step and the final step, to overcome short-term relaxation effects due to embedment, and reduce preload scatter. This is sometimes used to condition the joint. This can be useful in, for example, joints with many adjoining surfaces and will have a greater effect on new parts than on reused ones, due to the smoothing of surfaces, which reduces embedment.

Conditioning the joint is done by tightening the first step to a given torque, First torque, and then releasing the load by turning the nut a specified Conditioning angle and then retightening the nut to its Target torque or Target angle.

The target torque can be lower than the torque reached during the first step after rundown. In order for the target torque to be lower than the first torque, set target torque (Tightening parameters > Tightening step > Final step > Target torque) to a value lower than First torque (Tightening parameters > Tightening step > First step > First torque).

If Angle is used as a target in the tightening program, the Target angle is measured from the position at the end of the loosening step (conditioning).

Behavior of Measure torque at, and Measure angle to

The Max torque value and Value at peak torque measured under Result evaluation for Measure torque at and Measure angle to, respectively, represent the highest values measured over the entire tightening. This means that if the Target torque is set lower than the First torque, the Result evaluation value will be higher than the end value. In order to view the tightening's final value, both Measure torque at, and Measure angle to should be set to Value at shutoff.

Fine-Tuning the Three Step Strategy

When the First target is reached and the conditioning step is entered, the tool makes an immediate stop and reverse before it continues with the final step. This conditioning step may need to be fine-tuned to improve ergonomics for hand-held tools.

STwrench

The STwrench is connected to a controller using a wireless connection and is configured through the controller GUI or the web GUI.

The STwrench is configured under the tightening menu in the same way as the other tightening strategies.

The STwrench has a Rapid Backup Unit (RBU). The RBU defines the wrench function and stores the tightening programs. The controller supports currently only the RBU of the type Production.

The STwrench End-fitting tool (socket) contains a RFID TAG with a programmable number. This wrench uses this number to automatically recognize the tool and which program that can be used. The RFID TAG also stores the torque and angle correction coefficients.

The STwrench has several programs both for production tightening and for quality control.

The STwrench can only support tightening programs supported by the tool (Wrench Production and Wrench Quality).

For more information about the STwrench, see the STwrench User Guide (printed matter number 9836 4134 01).

STwrench Start Step Parameters

The parameters shown in the tables are available if one of the STwrench strategies are used. There are several combinations of strategies. Some of the parameters are only available for certain strategies and may not be visible in other strategies.

Parameter rules are automatically checked. If a violation occurs, the error indicator is displayed beside the incorrect parameters. Select the error indicator to display more information about the error.

Switching between strategies can result in the error indicator being shown. This indicates that the chosen combination is invalid, and needs to be corrected.

For more information about the STwrench, see the STwrench User Guide (printed matter number 9836 4134 01).

STwrench Rundown Step Parameters

The parameters shown in the tables are available if one of the STwrench strategies are used. There are several combinations of strategies. Some of the parameters are only available for certain strategies and may not be visible in other strategies.

Parameter rules are automatically checked. If a violation occurs, the error indicator is displayed beside the incorrect parameters. Select the error indicator to display more information about the error.

Switching between strategies can result in the error indicator being shown. This indicates that the chosen combination is invalid, and needs to be corrected.

For more information about the STwrench, see the STwrench User Guide (printed matter number 9836 4134 01).

Rundown complete is in the STwrench documentation defined as Cycle start , this is when the tightening step begins.

STwrench Tightening Step Parameters

The parameters shown in the tables are available if one of the STwrench strategies are used. There are several combinations of strategies. Some of the parameters are only available for certain strategies and may not be visible in other strategies.

Parameter rules are automatically checked. If a violation occurs, the error indicator is displayed beside the incorrect parameters. Select the error indicator to display more information about the error.

Switching between strategies can result in the error indicator being shown. This indicates that the chosen combination is invalid, and needs to be corrected.

For more information about the STwrench, see the STwrench User Guide (printed matter number 9836 4134 01).

STwrench Loosening

The parameters shown in the tables are available if one of the STwrench strategies are used. There are several combinations of strategies. Some of the parameters are only available for certain strategies and may not be visible in other strategies.

Parameter rules are automatically checked. If a violation occurs, the error indicator is displayed beside the incorrect parameters. Select the error indicator to display more information about the error.

Switching between strategies can result in the error indicator being shown. This indicates that the chosen combination is invalid, and needs to be corrected.

For more information about the STwrench, see the STwrench User Guide (printed matter number 9836 4134 01).

STwrench Stop Step Parameters

The parameters shown in the tables are available if one of the STwrench strategies are used. There are several combinations of strategies. Some of the parameters are only available for certain strategies and may not be visible in other strategies.

Parameter rules are automatically checked. If a violation occurs, the error indicator is displayed beside the incorrect parameters. Select the error indicator to display more information about the error.

Switching between strategies can result in the error indicator being shown. This indicates that the chosen combination is invalid, and needs to be corrected.

For more information about the STwrench, see the STwrench User Guide (printed matter number 9836 4134 01).

Pulsing Tool Strategies

The strategy can be selected if the controller software version supports the tightening program. Pulsing tools can achieve a higher torque compared to normal rotating tools.

Pulse Tightening Program

Start

During the start step, the tool rotates in a speed mode without any pulsing.

Rundown

During rundown, the tool can use either speed mode, with a constant motor speed, or pulse mode. The selection is made depending on the encountered torque and the given torque limits within the configuration.

Tightening

Pulse Tightening with Direct Driven Electrical Tools

The principle below is applicable for direct driven electrical tools. It is applicable to the Atlas Copco SRB series of tools.

The pulse tightening uses a technique of pulsing the electrical current in the motor and has two distinct features:

• An action current that adds positive torque in the tightening direction.

• A reaction current that creates a comfort reaction by applying a reverse torque.

A	Action pulse to apply tightening force.
B	Reaction pulse for comfort

The figure shows the general principle of a current pulse tightening strategy. The detailed curve depends on the tool type and the tightening algorithm.

The pulse period consists of two phases as shown in the figure with an action current and a reaction current. Each action pulse adds torque to the tightening until the final target is reached. Each reaction pulse creates a counterforce that provides a comfortable reaction.

The energy level of the action phase and the reaction phase are configurable parameters. The combination of these two parameters creates an efficient tightening combined with operator comfort.

Tightening using the TensorPulse Program

The principle below is applicable for direct driven electrical tool. It is applicable to the Atlas Copco SRB series of tools.

After each pulse period the resulting torque in the screw is increased. After a series of pulses, the final torque target is reached.

A	Maximum positive energy in pulse N
B	Maximum positive energy in pulse N+1
C	Increase in energy (torque)

The energy level in the action phase and reaction phase are user configurable parameters. The combination of these two parameters creates an efficient tightening combined with operator comfort. It is possible to set the amount of energy in the two phases as a percentage of the maximum energy that can be delivered in each period:

• Pulse energy; The amount of energy that is applied to each positive pulse as a percentage of the maximum energy that can be applied in the pulse period. The value is between 10-100%.

• Reaction force retention factor; The amount of energy that is applied to each reactive pulse as a percentage of the maximum energy that can be applied in the pulse period. The value is between 0-75%.

A	Reduced positive energy in pulse N
B	Reduced positive energy in pulse N+1
C	Resulting curve for torque build up using maximum pulse energy.
D	Resulting curve for torque build up using reduced pulse energy.

• A small Pulse energy (reduced energy) requires more pulses to reach the target torque as the torque is increased in smaller steps. Smaller steps provides better accuracy to terminate the tightening when the target is reached. Smaller pulses decrease tool movement and increases operator comfort.

• A correctly tuned Reaction force retention factor will create the desired operator comfort. If the factor is too high the operator feels a clockwise rotation of the tool. If the factor is too low, the operator feels a counter clockwise rotation of the tool.

• In an ideal configuration, the reaction energy does not create any loosening force. If the amount of pulses to reach the target value increases, the value is set too high and a small loosening occurs at each pulse.

The optimum values for the Pulse energy and the Reaction force retention factor need to be tuned for optimum performance of the tool and for best operator comfort.

Impulse Single Step Tightening Program

Rundown

Tightening

Rotate

The Rotate strategy is primarily a strategy for testing and demonstration purposes. When the tool is allowed to rotate freely, it turns the socket the specified angle using the lowest torque possible.

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).

When the signal is sent, the Result view 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.

Running the External Result Tightening Strategy with a Tool Connected

Running the External Result Tightening Strategy without a Tool Connected

Tightening Program and Error Reporting Validation

The tightening program automatically validates with the parameter rules and tool properties as soon as new values are entered or changes are made. If the validation detects any errors, they are reported with an error description.

Validation Error Reporting

If the validation gives an error, it is displayed with an icon next to the parameter or parameters causing the error. When you tap on the icon, a short description of the error is given.

Example (See image):

1. Target torque is set to 25 Nm with Final torque limits set to Torque min 23.75 Nm and Torque max 24.5 Nm (this value is hidden by the pop-up window in the image).

2. When you tap on the validation error icon next to the Torque max parameter, a short description of the error is given, saying that Target torque is greater than Torque max (Torque max <= Target torque).

3. To fix the error, adjust the Torque max value so that it is greater than Target torque, and the error icon will disappear.

Validate a Tool with a Tightening Program

Tightening Program Tool Compatibility Table

The availability of tightening strategies depends on the licenses installed on the controller.

Tightening Strategies	ES	ST	STR	SR	SB+	ETT	SL (low voltage)	QST	STB	SRB 2.0 ETP-SRB31-20	SRB 2.1 ETP-SRB31-25	SRB-HA	TBP / TBP-S	STW	External tool
Two step	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	-	X	-	-	-
Quick step	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	-	-	-
Three step	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	-	X	-	-	-
Turbo Tight	X	-	X	X*	-	X	-	-	-	X	X	-	-	-	-
Rotate	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	-	X	-	-	-
External Result	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	-	X
Tensor Pulse	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	X	X	-	-	-	-
Impulse - single step	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	X	-	-
Wrench production	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	X	-
Wrench quality	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	X	-

* Available only for SR31.

Tightening Features	ES	ST	STR	SR	SB+	ETT	SL (low voltage)	QST	STB	SRB 2.0 ETP-SRB31-20	SRB 2.1 ETP-SRB31-25	TBP / TBP-S	STW	External tool
True Angle	-	-	X	-	-	X	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Multistep Programs

WARNING

Risk of injury

A change in the configuration of 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.

Controller features, such as the Low Reaction Tightening Strategies and controller-wide functions among others, 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 controller. Please refer to Licenses (FMS) for more detailed information on licenses.

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

The multistep tightening strategy has not been implemented for STB tools.

Product Essentials Tutorials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1PbTNkwzuE

Multistep GUI Interface

While multistep tightening programs can be selected from the controller screen, editing programs can only be done in the web GUI.

Tightening and multistep programs that appear dimmed indicate that they are Global Programs distributed from ToolsTalk. These programs cannot be changed via the controller GUI. Global programs can only be modified through ToolsTalk. Refer to the ToolsTalk user documentation for more information.

The interface for mutistep programs can be divided into three main areas.

On top there is a drop-down menu containing the Properties of the multistep tightening program. Here general properties such as program name, overal program monitor and validation can be filled out.

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, click on the appropriate tab, and drag the item in the list to the tightening area. Depending on its funtion, 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 interface is made up of the tightening area. This is the area that includes all the steps in the tightening program.

At bottom left of the screen there are zoom buttons (+ and -), as well as a Delete button. Use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out on the tightening area.

Tightening Steps

The availability of tightening steps, monitors and restrictions depends on the license installed on the controller.

General 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. The speed shifts can be added in the Configuration field. To add a speed shift: In the dialog box of a step that can have speed shifts, select Add speed shift. Then, select an angle range or a torque range. The Speed Shift Angle/Torque fields open. Add values according to the table below:   Angle/Torque trigger: Must be > 0 Speed: Must be > 0 Speed ramp type: Hard or soft
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.
Exclude in MCT mode	The Exclude in MCT mode option can be turned on for steps in a Multistep program. When using the MCT mode for a Multistep program, steps with Exclude in MCT mode turned on will be excluded. Setting the Exclude in MCT mode option to on in such a way that there is no break before a wait step or direction switch will result in an error in runtime when in MCT mode. Termination Paths and Repair paths are ignored on fixtured systems, i.e. if they are triggered the tightening will be marked as NOK MC tightening. MCT mode is only to be used when testing. Make sure MCT mode is disabled before returning the tool to the production line.

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

• A - Tighten to Angle / Loosen to Angle

• TrR - Loosen to Trigger Release

• T - Tighten to Torque / Loosen to Torque

• E - Engage

• SR - Socket Release

• DT - Tighten to DynaTork

• TPT - TensorPulse Tighten to Torque / Loosen to Torque

• IT - Impulse Tighten to Torque / Loosen to Torque

• IA - Impulse Tighten to Angle / Loosen to Angle

• AP - Adaptive Pulse

• ITrR - Impulse Loosen to Trigger Release

Trace Settings

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.

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.

This step is not supported for tools configured with Gear Front Attachment (GFA) of type open end.

Microvideo

DI – Run Until Digital Input

This steps runs the tool, in the direction defined by parameter Direction, until the input specified by Digital Input goes high or low depending on the value of Stop Condition.

Microvideo

DT – Tighten to DynaTork

This step is not supported for tools configured with Gear Front Attachment (GFA) of type open end.

This step runs the tool with speed n in the forward direction until the Target torque is reached. The tool will then hold the current constant at the DynaTork Percentage of Target torque during the DynaTork time.

To avoid overheating of the tool, it is strongly recommended to never run DynaTork to more than 40% of the maximum torque of the tool.

Microvideo

E - Engage

This step is not supported for tools configured with Gear Front Attachment (GFA) of type open end.

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.

Microvideo

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 into the controller (e.g through the I/O bus).

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.

IT - Impulse Tighten to Torque / Loosen to Torque

Impulse steps are valid only for IPB-P tools.

Impulse Tighten to Torque

This step generates tightening pulses in the forward direction, until the torque target is reached.

Impulse Loosen to Torque

This step generates tightening pulses in the backward direction, until torque is below torque target.

MWR - Mechatronic Wrench

Mechatronic Wrench is a specialized step that can be used only in conjunction with the Mechatronic Wrench (MWR).

This step cannot be used in combination with other steps. No restrictions can be used with this step. By default, the step has three monitors: Peak Torque, Angle, and Click.

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.

SR - Socket Release

This step is not supported for tools configured with Gear Front Attachment (GFA) of type open end.

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.

SZP - Set Zero Position

The step Set Zero Position sends out the signal set zero position to the tool. The position is repeated once every 360 degrees.

With the steps Loosen to Zero Position or Tighten to Zero Position it is possible to return the tool to zero position.

This step does not have any parameters.

The zero position is a specific position stored with either a “Set Zero Position” step or the signal “Set Zero Position”. The position is repeated once every 360 degrees.

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.

Microvideo

T – Loosen to Torque

This step is not supported for tools configured with Gear Front Attachment (GFA) of type open end.

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 and Angle

This tightening step runs the tool with the given speed in the forward direction until both the target torque and the target angle are reached.

The torque measurement starts at the beginning of the step.
If the torque trigger is NOT set, the angle measurement starts at the beginning of the step.
If the torque trigger is set, the angle measurement starts when the torque trigger is reached.

The step ends when:
Measured Torque >= Target Torque (Ts)
AND
(Measured Angle - Angle Measured at Torque Trigger) >= Target Angle (As).

T|A – Tighten to Torque or Angle

This tightening step runs the tool with the given speed in the forward direction until either the target torque or the target angle is reached.

The torque measurement starts at the beginning of the step.
If the torque trigger is NOT set, the angle measurement starts at the beginning of the step.
If the torque trigger is set, the angle measurement starts when the torque trigger is reached.

The step ends when:
Measured Torque >= Target Torque (Ts)
OR
(Measured Angle - Angle Measured at Torque Trigger) >= Target Angle (As).

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.

TC - Torque Calibration

This step is only supported for multiple transducer tools.

The Torque Calibration step runs the tool with the specified speed in the forward direction until the torque target is reached.

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 self-tapping) 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.

TTC - Tighten to Clutch

This step runs the tool with the programmed speed in forward direction until the clutch has been released. When the tool detects the release of the clutch, the step will finish with an OK status.

Tighten to Clutch step is only valid for the XCB tool.

TPT - TensorPulse Tighten to Torque / Loosen to Torque

Before using TensorPulse tightening/loosening step, it is mandatory that the following license type is installed on the controller:

• Low Reaction Strategies

TensorPulse is valid only for the following tools: ETV-STR61-100-13, ETV-STR61-70-13, ETV-STR61-50-10, ITB-P.

This step is not supported for tools configured with Gear Front Attachment (GFA) of type open end or closed end.

TensorPulse Tighten to Torque

This step generates tightening pulses in the forward direction, until the torque target is reached.

TensorPulse Loosen to Torque

This step generates tightening pulses in the backward direction, until torque is below torque target.

If running TensorPulse tightening/loosening step, use the necessary PulseDrive socket/adapter.
If TensorPulse tightening/loosening step runs without the PulseDrive socket/adapter, all the tightenings are NOK. The step error “PulseDrive socket/adapter not detected” shows for no PulseDrive socket/adapter.

In the trace, the angle reversal means that the tool rotates backward to enable pulsing, but the bolt head does not necessarily rotate backward because of the PulseDrive socket/adapter.

TrR – Loosen to Trigger Release

This step is not supported for tools configured with Gear Front Attachment (GFA) of type open end.

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.

For STB tools, this step is only applicable for loosening programs.