Introduction

• General Description
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Revision History
• Conventions
• About the User Guide
• System Overview
  • Software GUI
    • Menu Bar
    • Icons

General Description

ToolsNet 8 is a data collection and process improvement software that is personalized to your needs, based on a reliable production data collection and aimed to provide simple production analysis. The software gives you the capability to continuously enhance your processes. It gives you full control resulting in less rework, higher quality and maximum uptime.

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.

Revision History

Release Number	Revision Date	Revision Description
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8.33	03/2026	UPDATED content: Compatibility Setting the Administration Role Managing Notification Service Settings Search Criteria in Tab Configuring Windows Server 2019 for ToolsNet 8 Installation Overview NEW content: Configuring SMTP with Authentication for Notifications
8.32	12/2025	UPDATED content: Compatibility Before Installation Archive Installer - ToolsNet 8.18 installation or higher Creating the Archive Database Creating Link to the Database Upgrading the Archive Database Setting Up the Connection Properties Search Criteria in Tab Trace View Tab - Tightening and Riveting Working with the Notifications Tab Managing Notification Service Settings Working with the Server Creating Unit Links NEW content: Trace View Tab - Flow Drill Fastening Configuring Concurrent Sessions for IIS Configuring Maximum Allowed File Size for IIS Configuring the Database Timeout Parameter Configuring Integration with BLM QA Supervisor Process Notifications Process
8.31	07/2025	UPDATED content: Compatibility Complete Installation Setting the Administration Role Configuring user activity logging Working with the Results Trace View Tab Synchronizing Traces (ToolsNet Web App) Signal R Error Working with the ToolsNet Installation Configurator
8.30	09/2024	NEW content: Manage External Links UPDATED content: Compatibility Icons Search Criteria in Tab Trace View Tab Archive Installer - ToolsNet 8.18 installation or higher Archive
8.29	05/2024	NEW content: Flow Drill Fastening UPDATED content: Installation Overview Compatibility Before Installation Complete Installation Working with the ToolsNet Installation Configurator Working with the Database Default Database Name Database Backup Creating the Archive Database Creating Link to the Database
8.28	12/2023	UPDATED content: System Overview Installation Overview Compatibility Before Installation Path Overview for a Default Installation Complete Installation Working with the ToolsNet Installation Configurator Working with the Server Stopping the Data Communication Services Restarting the Data Collection Services Adhesive Working with the Tool Center Tab Working with the Command Center Tab
8.27	10/2023	UPDATED content: Compatibility Registering the Software Process License Status Widget
8.26	06/2023	NEW content: Configuring user activity logging Troubleshooting Matrix UPDATED content: Archive Installer - ToolsNet 8.18 installation or higher Upgrading the Archive Database Working with the Reports Tab Generic
8.25	04/2023	UPDATED content: Installation Overview Compatibility Working with the Dashboard Tab Tightening Working with the Trace Results Trace View Tab
8.24	12/2022	UPDATED content: Compatibility Path Overview for a Default Installation Working with the Reports Tab Generic Archive
8.23	09/2022	UPDATED content: Scheduling Database Maintenance Jobs in SQL Server Enterprise and Standard Edition Generic Tightening Working with the Trace Results
8.22	03/2022	NEW content: Riveting UPDATED content: Modifying Roles Working with the Search Panel Working with the Reports Tab Generic Tightening Adhesive Process Archive Exporting Data
8.21	11/2021	NEW content: Adhesive Result Product Station Top NOK Production Overview Comparing Tightening since Service to Service Interval UPDATED content: Modifying the User Settings Configuring Windows Server 2019 for ToolsNet 8 Configuring Windows Server 2016 for ToolsNet 8 Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 for ToolsNet 8 Working with the Table Row Tab Results Working with the Dashboard Tab Working with the Reports Tab SPC Adding a Tool Using Filter in Tool Center
8.20	07/2021	NEW content: Icon Working in the Search Panel Working with the Results Managing the Widgets UPDATED content: System Overview Operation Working with the Dashboard Tab ToolsNet Archive Installer
8.19	03/2021	NEW content: About the User Guide and links to Product Essentials Tutorials Working with the ToolsNet Installation Configurator (ToolsNet Web App) ToolsNet Web App Does Not Launch and a "NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object" Occurs for Errors Relating to Get Session Facade Process Running a Report for ProcessProduct Handling Results from ProcessProduct Running a Report for ProcessStation Handling Results from ProcessStation UPDATED content: Supported Platforms Complete Installation Installing ToolsNet 8, Advanced Installation Compatibility Setting the Administration Role
8.18	10/2020	No changes.
8.17	06/2020	NEW content: (Installer) Error 1722. There Is a Problem with This Windows Installer Package (Installer) Test Database Connection Fails (Service Start) License Server Does not Start (Service Start) Error 1075: Data Communication Service (ToolsNet Web App) Signal R Error (ToolsNet Web App) Data Collection Speed Widget Is Empty (ToolsNet Web App) Power Focus 4000, PowerMACS 4000 and ToolsNet OpenProtocol Controllers Are not Displayed in Unit Monitoring UPDATED content: In new Troubleshooting and Service section: Installation Overview Compatibility Program Scatter Tab with panning feature Displaying Details License Status Widget Using the Zoom and Pan Function with panning feature
8.16	03/2020	NEW content: Installation of Configuring Windows Server 2019 for ToolsNet 8 General upgrade of the content. Software Structure Multi Tab Installation Overview Compatibility Microvideo added to supplement content.
8.15	12/2019	NEW content: ToolsNet Archive Installer - Upgrading the archive ToolsNet Archive Installer - Set up the Connection Properties
8.14	07/2019	NEW content: New structure
8.13	02/2019	NEW content: Information about upgrade of old versions of ToolsNet database Possibility to remove user New structure
8.12	01/2019	From 8.12 the manual is a User Guide containing Installation, Configuration and Operation. NEW content: GDPR Compliance General Description Features Benefits

Conventions

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

About the User Guide

The User Guide describes how to set up, configure and use ToolsNet. It is intended for anyone working with ToolsNet.

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.

System Overview

Typical installation

Typical ToolsNet 8 installations are structured as shown in the image in Standalone installation; one server running ToolsNet 8 applications and one database server hosting the ToolsNet database.

The relationships between the separate modules in ToolsNet:

• ToolsNet clients can access the server via a web browser.

• The server also runs the various data collection services, which obtain the data from the controllers and save results on the database module.

• The Internet Information Service displays the results on a webpage.

Check the image in Standalone installation to identify the different modules.

Standalone installation

In a standalone installation, both the server and the database module are installed and run on the same machine.

Software GUI

ToolsNet 8 is a visually rich product providing first-class information.

The web interface for ToolsNet 8 is responsive and will automatically adjust to the screen size and resolution that you use, whereby the workspace content displayed and menu bar will change and adapt accordingly.

Menu Bar

The tabs displayed on the left hand side menu bar in ToolsNet 8 are dependant on the license type acquired.

The appearance of the left hand side menu bar varies, depending on the web browser's zoom level, and the screen resolution.

• Select the expand button to expand or minimize the menu.

Icons

The following table gives an overview of the icons and buttons available in the user interface for ToolsNet 8 :

Installation and Upgrade

• Installation Overview
  • Supported Platforms
  • Compatibility
  • Before Installation
  • Path Overview for a Default Installation
• Installing ToolsNet 8
  • Complete Installation
  • Registering the Software
  • Viewing the Status of the ToolsNet 8 Installation

Installation Overview

For a correctly installed ToolsNet 8 working environment, follow the installation and configuration checklist below.

Infrastructure

Installation

Configuration

Archiving (if purchased)

Supported Platforms

Depending on the version of the system and the licenses purchased, the system can provide the following services:

• Result data collection from Power Focus 3000, Power Focus 4000, PowerMACS 3000, PowerMACS 4000, Power Focus 6000, the Atlas Copco Error Proofing solutions (SQS, SAMS, Avantguard), Atlas Copco Industrial Assembly Tools (ADH, SPR) and from other vendors through ToolsNet open protocol, TNDCP.

• Trends, summaries and detailed data reporting in a web interface, based on results and events.

• Statistical analysis of production data.

• Alerts and administration of production events.

• Tool service follow-ups.

Compatibility

For help with the installation of the software, refer to the official webpages of the respective software providers.

For help with the installation of the software, see the release notes for the respective versions of the database.

Before installation, make sure that SQL Server Agent is activated. This is done in Windows services.

ToolsNet 8 does not support SQL Express.

Before Installation

The following preparations are needed prior to installation of ToolsNet 8:

• Make sure that the computers that are to run ToolsNet 8 comply with the hardware and software requirements.

• Make sure that Atlas Copco Data Communication is installed.

• For Atlas Copco Data Communication ports, see Reference Documents.

If ToolsNet 4000 is installed on the server, perform an upgrade.

When considering Firewall:

• Internal: Must be opened for internal network traffic.

• External: Must be opened for contact with Atlas Copco license server.

Read the sections about server configuration for the intended server use. Always make sure that your database server is installed, set up properly, and running.

Hard drives and data files

Contact the database administrator to determine the following settings.

These values are not set at this stage.

The SQL Server transaction log file grows when delete maintenance is running. This log file is truncated when the database is backed up. The DBA needs to have a strategy for keeping a reasonable log file size.

Installation Requirements

• Windows Server 2019 or later.

• Windows Server 2022 for TLS

• .NET8

• .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 and ASP.NET Core Runtime 8.0 Hosting Bundle (Avoid version 8.0.19)

• RabbitMQ 3.11.28 (Do not use version 3.12 or 3.13 or later)

• Erlang 25.3.2.20 (Do not use versions 26, 27 or later)

• Microsoft SQL Server 2019 or later

Refer to Configuring Windows Server 2019 for ToolsNet 8for setting up IIS.

Enable WebSocket protocol under Application development.

Path Overview for a Default Installation

The tables below list the paths to important applications and files for a default installation of ToolsNet 8.

Installing ToolsNet 8

In this section installation of ToolsNet 8 is described.

For a correctly installed working environment, follow the installation and configuration checklist see Installation Overview.

Complete Installation

The Complete installation installs all ToolsNet components.

Database installations should be done by an expert and only when a DBA is present.

Registering the Software

Atlas Copco Tools AB – Licensing (ACT - Licensing) is installed on the same server as the ToolsNet application.

The installation number is required to run the system.

Without a license the ToolsNet services will not start. The user interface will be accessible and it will display that no valid license has been found.

Viewing the Status of the ToolsNet 8 Installation

Configuration

• Working with the ToolsNet Installation Configurator
• Working with the Server
  • Stopping the Data Communication Services
  • Restarting the Data Collection Services
  • Configuring Windows Integrated Authentication
    • Enabling Windows Integrated Authentication on IIS
    • Adding the ToolsNet URL to Trusted Sites
    • Setting the Administration Role
    • Modifying Roles
  • Encrypting the Common Configuration Password
  • Configuring the Database Timeout Parameter
  • Configuring Windows Server 2019 for ToolsNet 8
  • Configuring user activity logging
  • Configuring Concurrent Sessions for IIS
  • Configuring Maximum Allowed File Size for IIS
  • Configuring Integration with BLM QA Supervisor
  • Configuring SMTP with Authentication for Notifications
• Working with the Database
  • Default Database Name
  • ToolsNet Database Installer
    • Database Backup
    • Scheduling Database Maintenance Jobs in SQL Server Enterprise and Standard Edition
  • ToolsNet Archive Installer
    • Archive Installer - ToolsNet 8.18 installation or higher
    • Creating the Archive Database
    • Creating Link to the Database
    • Upgrading the Archive Database
      • Setting Up the Connection Properties

Working with the ToolsNet Installation Configurator

The ToolsNet Installation Configurator is used to review and, if needed, to change the configuration settings of the ToolsNet 8 installation. The ToolsNet Installation Configurator is opened automatically during the installation of ToolsNet 8. It can also be opened from the desktop or the Start menu.

The ToolsNet Installation Configurator has the following tabs:

• The ToolsNet tab, containing the application and the authentication settings

• The Database tab, containing the database settings

• The Database Installer tab, containing an overview of the database scripts

Working with the Server

The server runs the ACDC data collection service, which collects data from the controllers and saves the results on the Database module. This section explains how to operate the server, and how to modify the server configuration.

Access to the directory where ToolsNet is installed must be restricted to authorized users only. Log files located at: C:\ProgramData\Atlas Copco\Logs should be viewable exclusively by users who have permission to use ToolsNet. These log files must remain unaltered and should not be modified under any circumstances.

Stopping the Data Communication Services

In the event of a connection failure between an Atlas Copco system and the Atlas Copco Data Communication collection service (ACDC), data will be buffered in the controller. The buffered data will be retrieved by the data collection module as soon as a network connection is re-established.

The buffer size available depends on the controller type and current configuration. Refer to the manual for the controller and check memory settings/controller configuration, to determine the buffer size.

Internet Information Services do not normally need to be ended. If this service is ended, it will affect other web applications that do not belong to the ToolsNet system.

Restarting the Data Collection Services

The server needs to be restarted after installation. After the restart, the ToolsNet 8 services should start automatically. ToolsNet Service Manager can then be used to verify that the required services are running.

Configuring Windows Integrated Authentication

When configuring Windows Integrated Authentication, the following prerequisites must be checked:

• The ToolsNet Server is connected to Active Directory (AD).

• An AD security group is used as a ToolsNet administrator Group.

• If Use Windows accounts was selected during the ToolsNet 8 installation, see Installing ToolsNet 8, Complete Installation.

Enabling Windows Integrated Authentication on IIS

Windows Authentication security features must be installed. The features must be enabled from server manager.

Adding the ToolsNet URL to Trusted Sites

Setting the Administration Role

The administration role is set during installation but can be changed manually in the web.config file.

Modifying Roles

As a member of the administration group, you can tie roles to each center in ToolsNet, when logged into the ToolsNet web client.

Encrypting the Common Configuration Password

It is possible to encrypt the passwords so that they are not visible in the Common Configuration file. The password for the ToolsNet server stored in the registry cannot be encrypted.

Only the password in common configuration can be encrypted

Configuring the Database Timeout Parameter

Users can generally expect results within 10 minutes. If the selection is too large to process within this timeframe, the system stops the operation and displays an error message.

You can configure the database query timeout settings for larger queries. By default, the timeout is set to 600 seconds.

Configuring Windows Server 2019 for ToolsNet 8

Certain requirements apply to the installation of a Windows Server 2019. To configure the installation of ToolsNet 8 on a Windows Server 2019, complete the following.

The same configuration steps apply to Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025.

Configuring user activity logging

User activity logging was added for security and traceability where a user could change important application settings, interfere with results and statistics and potentially send information to unauthorized users.

This feature is disabled by default.

Areas affected by this logging:

• Report center

  • Result report - Exclude result in statistics

  • Global favorites

• User management

• Administration

  • Shift

  • Active Directory Group access

  • Program management

    • Program classification

    • Hide program from NOK statistics

    • Reference trace

  • Unit

• Notification center

Configuring Concurrent Sessions for IIS

Unrestricted concurrent sessions in IIS can cause resource exhaustion, which may lead to a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition. This happens when a single user—whether a person, software process, or device—consumes excessive server resources. As a result, other users or services may be unable to access the system.

Configuring Maximum Allowed File Size for IIS

The maxAllowedContentLength setting in Internet Information Services (IIS) specifies the maximum size (in bytes) of HTTP request content that the server will accept. This setting is critical for applications that handle file uploads because it prevents users from uploading files that exceed the defined size limit.

To configure the maximum upload file size in IIS, follow these steps:

This setting ensures that IIS rejects any HTTP request with a content length greater than the specified limit.

Configuring Integration with BLM QA Supervisor

ToolsNet can be configured to publish data to BLM QA Supervisor using MQTT. This feature is disabled by default and must be explicitly enabled.

Configuring SMTP with Authentication for Notifications

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) with authentication makes sure only authorized users and applications can send email through the mail server. Without authentication, anyone could try to send messages through the server, creating security and reliability risks.

Values in the screenshot above are examples from a test environment and must be updated to match the user's configuration.

Working with the Database

In order to keep the Atlas Copco Data Communication database up and running with good performance and reliability, the following maintenance activities are recommended:

• Make regular backups of the database to secure the data in case of hardware failure and to keep the transaction log from growing in size.

• Rebuild and reorganize the indexes in the database regularly, to keep the transactions and searches fast and optimized.

• Delete old results that are no longer needed. This reduces the required disk space and improves report creation speed. After a Delete maintenance job it is also recommended to reorganize the indexes.

• To run the maintenance job, setup and start the job scheduler manager for required database type.

A	Application Server	B	Archive Database
C	Archive Service	D	ToolsNet
E	Atlas Copco Data Communication	F	Atlas Copco Data Communication Database

Default Database Name

The installation adds table spaces and required users on the SQL Server.

ToolsNet Database Installer

The installer provides a graphic assisted installation of the database modules.

The database module's main functions are:

• Saving results, identifiers and traces from ToolsNet.

Database Backup

It is recommended that the ToolsNet data collection database is backed up at regular intervals. And also that the backups are stored on a device separated from the production environment in order to secure the data.

Backups are to be performed with SQL Server recommended procedures and not through file copying.

For SQL Server it is recommended that backup routines are set up by using SQL Server Management Console. Scripting the backup to a SQL Server Agent Job that can be scheduled and monitored through SQL Server.

Refer to the SQL Server manuals for detailed instructions on how to do this.

Scheduling Database Maintenance Jobs in SQL Server Enterprise and Standard Edition

After installation, maintenance jobs are set up in the SQL Server. These jobs are by default disabled to avoid that production data is accidentally deleted. Delete maintenance is performed by a number of stored procedures with the prefix .tnmt.

ToolsNet Archive Installer

There are two types of Archive Installer's available:

• Archive Installer (version 9) - ToolsNet 8.18 installation or higher.

• Archive Installer (up to version 9) - ToolsNet 8.8 installation or higher.

Archive Installer - ToolsNet 8.18 installation or higher

The installer provides an assisted installation of the archive modules.

• Archiving Services - Connects the web to the archive databases and copies results, identifiers and traces from the ToolsNet database to the archive.

Prerequisites:

• ToolsNet 8.18 installation or higher.

• Archive installer version .NET 4.8 or higher

Starting the Archive Installer Application

Configuring the Archive Service

Since ToolsNet 8.24 you can archive even more data. This includes Events, Result Step and Job Results.

This feature is disabled by default. If enabled, this data will be available in the new archive reports in the Report Center.

To enable this you need to change a setting in the Archive Service config file. C:\Program Files (x86)\Atlas Copco\ArchiveService\appsettings.json

Navigate to the DefaultArchiverSettings section and update the values to true. Set IncludeAdhesiveResults to true to archive adhesive result data. Restart the Archive Service after any modification to the config file.

The Bulksize setting indicates how many results to process at the same time and the DaysLimitForExport setting is the number of days to be passed before archiving.

Scheduling

Scheduling the archive process can be done via the scheduler config file located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Atlas Copco\ArchiveService\scheduler.json. You need to restart the Archive Service after modifying the config file. In this file you can see the ArchiveJob job name and a property called Cron.

For the Scheduling service to work, you must only modify the Cron property if required and not the job name.

The Cron expression is according to the 24 hour time format, and has six mandatory fields and an optional field. Each field represents a unit of time, i.e., second, minute, hour, day, month, and each field in the expression is separated by a white space.

Example:

• 0 19 12 * *: Runs the archive service at 12:19:00 PM, every day

• 0 0 4 ? * MON *: Runs the archive service at 04:00:00 AM, every Monday of every month

Here is an online tool to generate and explain the expressions further:https://www.freeformatter.com/cron-expression-generator-quartz.html

Creating the Archive Database

How to create a database archive on a server.

Installation is applicable to SQL Server.

The Archive Installer has guiding text for each field.

For the database archive to work, a link needs to be configured between the archive database and the ToolsNet database. See Creating Link to the Database.

Creating Link to the Database

How to create a link to from the archive database to the ToolsNet database and connect them.

Installation is applicable to SQL Server.

The Archive Installer has guiding text for each field.

Upgrading the Archive Database

How to upgrade the database archive on the server.

Type of Upgrades

How to view the type of upgrades available.

Major upgrades are always denoted by an integer.

A	Minor versions
B	Major versions

Possible upgrades

• Upgrades from archive version 7 to latest version is possible.

Setting Up the Connection Properties

To set up the connection to the server, follow the steps below:

Operation

• Getting Started
  • Working with the User Account
  • Modifying the User Settings
• Working with the Search Panel
  • Search Criteria in Tab
  • Managing a Favorite Result
• Working with the Dashboard Tab
  • Managing the Widgets
• Working with the Reports Tab
  • Generic
  • Tightening
  • Adhesive
  • Riveting
  • Flow Drill Fastening
  • Process
  • Archive
  • Running a Report
  • Working with the Results
    • Customizing Result List
    • Customizing Columns
    • Working with the Table Row Tab Results
    • Creating a Group within a Group
    • Exporting Data
  • Working with the Trace Results
    • Trace View Tab - Tightening and Riveting
    • Trace View Tab - Flow Drill Fastening
    • Exporting or Printing the Trace View
    • Trace Limit Offset
    • Synchronizing Traces
• Working with the Statistics Tab
  • Running a Statistics Result
  • Statistics Tab
  • X-Bar Tab
  • Range Tab
  • Histogram Tab
  • Program Scatter Tab
  • Program Compare Tab
  • Trace Analysis Tab
• Working with the Analysis Tab
  • Running an Analysis
  • Box Analysis
  • Post View Torque Analysis
  • Trend Analysis
    • Trend Tab
    • Histogram Tab
• Working with the Notifications Tab
  • Event Notifications
  • SPC
  • Trend Notifications
  • Program Change Notifications
  • Schedule Report Notifications
  • Non Reporting Units Notifications
  • Summarized Scheduled Report Notifications
  • Box Analysis Notifications
  • Units State Notifications
  • Saved Notifications
  • Notifications
  • Process Notifications
• Working with the Tool Center Tab
  • Adding a Tool
  • Using Filter in Tool Center
  • Comparing #Tightening since Service with Service Interval
• Working with the Command Center Tab
  • Database Information Widget
  • Data Collection Speed Widget
  • License Status Widget
  • Maintenance Log Widget
  • Unit Monitoring Widget
  • Service Status Widget
• Working with the Administration Tab
  • Group Administration (Admin only)
  • Program Management
    • Program Classification
    • Creating a Reference Trace
    • Hiding a Program From The Nok Stats Widget and The Top Nok Report
  • Managing Structures
    • Creating a Structure
    • Creating a Folder
    • Editing a Folder
    • Deleting a Folder
    • Drag and Drop a Unit
    • Changing Ad-Group Association
    • Show or Hide Unit
  • Managing Shifts
    • Adding a Shift
    • Editing a Shift
    • Removing a Shift
  • Managing Units
    • Merge Unit Versions
    • Creating Unit Links
  • Managing Notification Service Settings
  • Managing Users
  • Manage External Links

Getting Started

Accessing ToolsNet 8 is only possible after a complete server installation.

Working with the User Account

First time users have to create a new user account to be able to work with ToolsNet 8. The user account contains personal information like Name and Email.

When using ToolsNet 8 for the first time or when you sign out, the User selection dialog box will automatically open.

Creating a New User Account

Select an Existing User

Modifying the User Settings

The Settings is divided into sections:

• User information.

• User settings.

• Generic Reports.

• Tightening.

• Adhesive.

• Process.

• Global favorites (applicable depending on availability).

• Analysis global favorites (applicable depending on availability).

Signing out

• Select Sign out to return to Selecting a user.

Working with the Search Panel

The search panel area is available in the centers within the Reports, Statistics and Analysis tabs to generate results.

Search Criteria in Tab

This section describes how to work with the different search criteria that appear in the search panel.

The search panel is available for centers within the Reports, Statistics and the Analysis tab. The search will generate data from the ToolsNet database. There is a standard search panel in the upper section. An advance search section can be available in some tabs and centers. It is accessed by selecting the Run advanced report toggle.

The types of search criteria that can be selected will differ between the tabs and centers.

List of Search Criteria

Search Criteria	Description	Working with the Criteria
Tool structure	Tree folder that lists a specific Tool, Controller Group, Specific Controller or Virtual Station.	Select All or open up folder structure and select a specific product.
Date range	Preset date ranges or calendar to select from. The Date Range selection box is used to define the dates for a measurement. It reduces the number of search results. Choose a predefined date range, or create a custom date range by using the Custom range feature.	Select Apply to add date range.
Max results	The number of results to be shown in the list.	Select from 6 options, ranging between 50 to 5000.
Status	The Status selection is used to narrow down the search to a specific result. The number of selections varies depending on the application. Choose one of the status options that you wish to save.	Click to expand. Select a specific status from the list. Different options are listed and shown depending on the center. The default value might also differ. All OK OK (repaired) OK Loosening NOK NOK (Stopped) NOK Loosening NOK (RM) NYD Not completed Not used Aborted Canceled Filtered loosening Free running Batch reset Batch bypass Batch decrement Batch increment Rehit MANUAL_OK MANUAL_NOK
Program1	The Program selection box is used to define a specific program for a measurement. It reduces the number of search results. Choose an available program from the list, or enter the name of the program directly.	Select ALL or a program from the list or use the wildcard character % to perform a search.
Bolt1	The Bolt selection is used to narrow down the search to a specific bolt within a mass tightening pattern. In the Bolt item list, select the specific bolt within the tightening, for example, number 3, for the third bolt within the mass tightening.	This field is set to All by default. When a user enters an input, the system searches for both identifiers. It first checks the Bolt Number (if the input is numeric, it attempts to match the Bolt Number) and then checks the Bolt Name (if the input is text, it attempts to match with the Bolt Name). To search by Bolt Name, you can use the wildcard character (%) to perform a search for Bolt name.
Identifier1	The Identifier selection is a user defined way of keeping track of the different tightenings. For example, barcode or VIN in an assembly line.	Select an identifier type from the list. Enter multiple comma separated identifier strings in the text box.
Shift	It is possible to connect results to a certain shift as they are reported from the controller, by tagging new results with the shift. A shift can be for a maximum of 24 hours and in Administration it is only possible to start a shift after the current date.	Shifts can be managed in Administration. It is possible to connect results to a certain shift as they are reported from the controller, by tagging new results with the shift. In Reports, shift has been added as a criteria in Result, Result Summary and Top NOK reports. One shift can be a maximum of 24 hours and in Administration it is only possible to start a shift after today's date.
Value type	The Value Type is used to filter the search to a specific angle or torque selection.	Select a value type from the list. When using Value Type, always set a Min Value and the Max Value
Min value	The Min Value selection box is used to narrow down the search to a specific step within a job sequence.	Enter the value in the field or select arrows to go up or down.
Max value	The Max Value selection box is used to narrow down the search to a specific step within a job sequence.	Enter the value in the field or select arrows to go up or down.
Job	The Job selection is used to narrow down the search to a specific Job.	Enter a job name or select a job from the list.
Steps	The Steps selection box is used to narrow down the search to a specific Multistep tightening.	By default, this field is set to All .
First record	The First record selection box is used to define the dates for a measurement. This reduces the number of search results. Choose either a predefined date range, or create a custom date range using the Custom range feature.	Select to expand preset date and select Apply or create Custom range dates and times and select Apply.
Location	Tree folder listing specific stations available.	Select to expand to filter the search to a specific location within the Location structure.
PIN2	The product identification number.	Enter a product identification number.
VIN2	The vehicle identification number.	Enter a vehicle identification number.
Sequence2	The order a tool is used.	Enter a sequence number of the product.
Model	Models put together.	Select to expand and either enter specific model in box, select a specific model available from the list or select All.
Result records	The history of the assembly process.	Select to expand and select the result record from list: All - displays all results of the complete history of the assembly process. First - only displays the initial status of the assembly process e.g. initial status of tightening attempts. Once set, the report will only show the initial existing result of an assembly process (tightening, manual confirmation, and barcode). The NYD status will be shown for the respective process to best understand the expected process. Last - displays the final status of the individual assembly process e.g. the final status of all tightening attempts, and not all steps in between. Once set, the report will only show the final existing result of an assembly process (tightening, manual confirmation, and barcode). If no result has been received yet, then the NYD status will be displayed for the respective assembly process. First Attempt - displays the first attempt of an assembly process, the first result that is not an NYD. First Time Right - displays all assembly process that were not OK on the first attempt.
Event level	The Event Level selection box is used to narrow down the search to a specific type of event. The selectable events are: All, Info, Warning or Error. To specify the Event Level search, use Event Code in combination with a specific level.	Select one option: All, Info , Warning or Error.
Event code	The Event Code selection box is used in combination with a specific event level to narrow down the search.	Select numerical number manually or by using the arrows.
Joint group	The mass tightening fixtures	Enter a joint group. Handling results will be shown in the second level (Number, Description).
Joint	The tightening of the bolt.	Enter a specific joint. Handling results will be shown in the second level (Number, Description).
Part Name2	The product part name.	Enter a part name.
Barcode2	The product barcode.	Enter a barcode.
PR Family2	The product family.	Enter a product family.
PR Name2	The product name.	Enter a product name.
Program name	The Program Name selection box is used to define a specific program for a measurement and therefore reduce the number of search results.	Enter a program name or select a program from the list.
Group size	All results can be grouped according to a selectable size, called Group size. The Group Size selection is used to specify the number of results (statistics samples) used for a calculation. Statistics population example using Group Size 7: The first dot in the graph series will be the average of the first 7 results and the next dot is the average of the next 7 results.	Select one of values from the list.
Max results	The Max results selection box is used to narrow down the search to a max results per criteria.	Select one of values from the list. There are 6 options, ranging from 50 to 5000.
Max results per criteria	The Max results per criteria selection box is used to narrow down the search to a max results per criteria.	Select one of values from the list.

¹ You can use wildcards when you search for programs and identifiers.

• * : This replaces zero or more characters.

• _ : This replaces one character only.

  Example: When you enter 00_, you find all three-character identifiers that start with 00. The search does not make a difference between uppercase and lowercase characters.

² The free text search boxes allows for the usage of the wildcard character asterisk (*) at the start, middle or end. For example, entering "Name*", returns all entries that start with "Name". Entering "*Name", returns all entries that end with "Name". Up to 25 characters can be used within the search box field.

Selection Limits and Processing Time

The system and its underlying SQL database enforce a 10-minute processing limit per query. If a selection takes longer than 10 minutes, the database terminates the operation and returns an error message.

Factors Affecting Processing Time

The time required to process a selection depends on:

• Size of the selection (number of results): A higher number of results increases query processing time.

• Number of programs relative to the amount of results: The proportion of programs included in the results affects the query duration.

• Applied filters and parameters: Additional filters or complex parameters use more system resources and can increase processing time.

In most cases, users can expect results within 10 minutes. If the selection is too large to process within this timeframe, the system stops the operation and displays an error message.

Best Practices for Large Selections

To avoid long wait times and errors:

• Start with a small or medium-sized selection.

• Increase the size gradually if needed.

• Avoid starting with the maximum possible selection, as this can lead to delays and potential errors.

Following this approach reduces delays and enhances overall efficiency.

Managing a Favorite Result

In Reports, it is possible to add favorite buttons for easy access to your favorite selections. In favorites, the selection settings and the grid state are saved. The favorite box contains information about the type of report and if the favorite is global or not.

Saving a Favorite Result

Once saved, a new box will be created and added to the Reports tab.

Deleting a Favorite Result

Working with the Dashboard Tab

The Dashboard Tab is a licensed feature in ToolsNet displaying widgets. Widgets are configurable and are the supervision of the daily processes. The operator can add or remove widgets, and set up the displayed content of each widget.

Widgets can contain list, column or graphs.

The Widgets Available

Widget	Description	Type	Features
Latest results	Shows an overview of the latest results from the chosen part of the of the tool structure The Latest results widget displays an overview of the latest results from the chosen part of the Tool structure.	Table
Reporting units	Shows the units and when they last reported from the chosen part of the tool structure. The Reporting units widget displays units sorted by the latest sent result, or event, for a configured part of the Tool Structure. By default, the complete Tool Structure is displayed. Each PowerFocus 6000 virtual station will be displayed in a separate row, to clearly display when they last reported. Note that a controller can report events not related to a specific virtual station, in these cases the controller will be displayed by itself.	Table
Tool maintenance	Shows the tools that needs service or calibration from all the Power Focus tools in production. The Tool maintenance widget displays service and calibration information about the tools registered in the system. In the settings menu, it is possible to select Service or Calibration. The information displayed is based on the following: Model type Serial number Service date Calibration date # of tightenings # Tightenings Since Service	Table
Latest traces	Shows an overview of the latest traces for a configured part of the tool structure. The Latest Traces widget displays the 10 latest traces for a specific controller, or virtual station.	Graph	Select any part of the graph to open up a new windows tab with further details on trace. Select trace to open up in a new window for more details See Working with the Trace Results.
Running SPC	Shows the real-time X-bar and range charts for a configured application. This widget will display up to 20 groups, the number of results per group depends on your group size.	Graph	Select a range or bar line to view in table view. The view will change and the LIVE feed will turn to OFF. Select text below the graph to view only the grouped range or bar within the graph. Select one of the two variant parameters below the graph to hide or show each of the grouped parameters. See Microvideo.
NOK stats	Shows the applications with the highest failure rate for a configured part of the tool structure. The NOK displays the applications with the highest failure rate for a configured part of the Tool structure.	Columns	To view further data of each column, select the column. The view will change and the LIVE feed will turn to OFF. By selecting a specific program you can drill down to see the details of the NOK results. The drill down will show how many of the results in % that have specific errors.

Microvideo

Managing the Widgets

The Dashboard Tab is preset to display four widgets, when you first start up ToolsNet 8:

• Latest results

• NOK Stats

• Running SPC

• Tool Maintenance

It is possible to change the current widgets on display and add or delete widgets. A widget can be moved to a position of your preference, if you select the widget and drop and drag it.

Setting the Widget

Widget Settings Criteria

Add New Widget

It is possible to add different widgets to the dashboard using the Add widget button.

Delete Widget

• Select the X, in the top right corner of the widget to remove.

Working with the Reports Tab

The Reports Tab is a licensed feature in ToolsNet 8 and provides different views of the collected data in the form of reports. There are a set of standard reports and the reports available are configurable on a user level. It is also possible to preset filters on reports and Save as favorite for quicker data access.

Generic

Event

Used for:

• Monitoring sudden changes and deriving the reason for NOK.

Used by:

• Tightening

• Adhesive

• Riveting

• Flow drill fastening

Shows the list of the events reported to ToolsNet 8. Each event has a Time stamp, Event level, Event code and Event type according to the controllers’ specification.

Event Summary

Used for:

• Monitoring frequent events in the plant and using the results for troubleshooting.

Used by:

• Tightening

• Adhesive

• Flow drill fastening

Provides the possibility to view the most frequent events in the plant. The search criteria provides the possibility to search for events within a single or in a group of controllers.

Program Change

Used for:

• Comparing programs and deriving changes in the quality differences in results.

Used by:

• Tightening

• Adhesive

• Riveting

• Flow drill fastening

Program change lists the latest program version for each program. It is possible to compare two programs of the same type. Drill down shows every version for the program and gives the possibility to compare two versions of on program. When two programs are compared it is possible to show all data or only the changed parameters in the program.

For PowerMACS programs the Program Manager for ToolsNet 8 has to be installed to see the program information.

Program Detail

Used for:

• Seeing all parameters for one specific program.

Used by:

• Tightening

• Adhesive

• Flow drill fastening

Search parameters:

• Tool Structure

• Program

Top NOK

Used for:

• NOK result troubleshooting.

Used by:

• Tightening

• Adhesive

• Riveting

• Flow drill fastening

In the List view, the program versions with the highest NOK percentages are displayed first. When the report is expanded, the most frequent errors for the program version are displayed.

In the result list, select the expand button of one of the listed results to display the errors.

In the Tree view, the Top NOK reports are displayed in a tree structure. The structure can be expanded to view the individual results in more detail.

An error notification icon is displayed in the Error info column when an error report is available.

A single Top NOK result can be the product of multiple errors.

Product

Used for:

• To monitor and compare tightening/pressing counts (NOK, OK, and Total) based on a Identifier, for example, a VIN or frame number.

Used by:

• Tightening

• Adhesive

• Riveting

• Flow drill fastening

The Product report shows a summary of the result connected to an identifier. It is possible to see the first result time stamp for the identifier and the last result time stamp. It will also summarize the number of NOK and OK for the identifier. The search will show all the results for the selected identifier.

If multiple identifiers are used the results will exist in multiple rows, if the search criteria complies to more than one of the identifiers.

It is possible to search for selected parts of the production line. To search for a shift, create shifts in the Administration Tab.

Tightening

Result

Used for:

• Getting a report for the tightening results.

Result Summary

Used for:

• Getting an accurate summary of the process.

The results generated in the results tab are presented in a list format. The table grid is adjustable and it is possible to save these settings. The result list can also be exported.

Result summary for the combination of Unit, Bolt/Press object and Program version. Shows counts and percentage of OK, NOKs, Calculated Pp and Ppk values for the selected time period.

NOK trend per day

Used for:

• Analysis NOK trends and compare with, for example program changes, tool changes or usage of new fastener to see the trend of the made changes.

Shows the number of not ok result for each top folder in the Tool Structure per day. It is possible to view the NOK results both in graphs and in tables.

This report is limited to 31 days of data.

Job Result

Used for:

• Analysis of the jobs, for example, to see if the job has a high NOK count.

Shows the job results and batch sequence results for the criteria. It will summarize the number of OK and NOK results within each job.

Job Result Summary

Used for:

• To give the possibility to get an easy overview of all jobs and there results.

Gives the possibility to view the performance of a certain job, or batch sequence version.

Top NOK job

Used for:

• To give the possibility to get an easy overview on where changes is needed to improve the quality in the process.

Top NOK Job shows the jobs and batch sequences with the highest NOK percentage first.

Result Step

Used for:

• To compare a certain step in a multistep assembly, with the same step in other assemblies.

Result step shows results of the different steps in a multistep assembly.

Multi-Spindle

Used for:

• Viewing tightening results from a view specifically developed for multi-spindle systems and multi-step program.

Adhesive

Adhesive Result

Used for:

• Getting a report for the results of the adhesive joints.

Adhesive Result Summary

Used for:

• Getting an accurate summary of the process.

The results generated in the results tab are presented in a list format. The table grid is adjustable and it is possible to save these settings. The result list can also be exported.

Result summary for the combination of Unit and Program version. Shows counts and percentage of OK, NOKs, Calculated Pp and Ppk values for the selected time period.

Adhesive Consumption

Used for:

• Seeing consumption with applied volume data from systems in order to reduce waste and quality issues.

• Seeing if adhesive consumption is higher or lower than planned.

Riveting

Riveting Result

Used for:

• Getting a report for the riveting results.

Flow Drill Fastening

FDF Result

Used for:

• Getting a report for the FDF results.

Process

Product

Used for:

• Finding information about a specific range of products or a particular product, one may be interested in.

Various search options can be applied optionally in order to narrow down the query, out of which some can be found when selecting the button Advanced report in the upper right corner. Otherwise, these options are hidden as per default.

Upon selecting a specific product, it is then possible to see the details of the product: Tightening, Barcodes, Generic results and PR information.

Station

Used for:

• Listing all production processes within a specific area, or of even only one single station of the entire production. This supports the user to draw potential conclusions from production deficiencies and the related areas they take place in.

Process Overview

Used for:

• Listing and identifying overall efficiency of each individual assembly process in the production environment (e.g. specific tightening within a particular product model). The user can compare efficiency of individual assembly processes between product model.

Top NOK

Used for:

• Getting statistics about amount and rate of NOKs processes in the production. The statistics makes it possible to identify processes which come with high NOK rates.

Equipment Top NOK

Used for:

• Getting statistics about amount and rate of NOKs processes in the production per equipment. The statistics makes it possible to, identify potential equipment with high NOK rates and investigate the reason behind this.

Flaw Overview

Used for:

• Identifying the reasons why assembly processes fail in the production environment. The user can analyse the main reasons why processes fail through the reasons that were provided by operators.

Production Overview

Used for:

• Identifying potential process issues in the production area by receiving an aggregated process NOK percentage for the individual production sections.

First Time Yield

Used for:

• Finding how much waste a single station creates.

It lets you identify the stations which have the most waste within your plant and understand what causing these waste.

Upon selecting a specific station it is possible either to see a history of the FTY or the details of the station.

Rolled Throughput Yield

Used for:

• Analyzing the performance of the production.

It lets you identify the sections which have the most waste within your plant and understand which stations are causing these waste.

Upon selecting a specific location it is possible either to see a history of the RTY of that location, the FTY or the details of the stations under that location.

Cycle time(Station Utilization)

• The Cycle Time  feature helps engineers in manufacturing and production teams to evaluate how evenly workloads are distributed across assembly lines. It also highlights potential bottlenecks in production, providing actionable insights to improve process flow and increase overall output. It enables customers to see the average time required to produce their products at each location.

Cycle Time Station(Assembly Process Durations)

• The Cycle Time Station feature helps engineers in manufacturing and production teams to analyze how workloads are distributed across a station’s dedicated assembly processes. It highlights potential bottlenecks and provides actionable data to improve station flow, ultimately supporting higher production output. It enables customers to see the average time required to assemble specific processes (tightening, barcode or generic result) at each station.

Archive

Archive reports provides basic filter and search functionality to archived data. Data that is no longer actively used and can be stored to a lower tier of storage for long-term retention.

Archive Result

Used for:

• Showing result reports based on archived material.

Archive Product

Used for:

• Showing product reports based on archived material.

Archive Event

Used for:

• Monitoring sudden changes and deriving the reason for NOK.

Archive Event Summary

Used for:

• Monitoring frequent events in the plant and using the results for troubleshooting.

Archive Result Step

Used for:

• Comparing a certain step in a multistep assembly, with the same step in other assemblies.

Archive Program Details

Used for:

• Seeing all parameters for one specific program.

Archive Job Result

Used for:

• Analysis of the jobs, for example, to see if the job has a high NOK count.

Archive Adhesive Report

Used for:

• Showing result reports based on Adhesive results.

Running a Report

How the results are gathered and presented, are dependent on the filter criteria selected.

Working with the Results

When a result has been generated, from your search, it will display details of information in table format with list, column and graphs, if applicable.

Result List

Point and click on image to see more information:

1	Result title Displays the title of the search result generated.
2	Data of results Displays data of the search result. Not applicable to all result centers. Not applicable to all results generated.
3	Drag a column header and drop it here to group by that column Select a column and drag-and-drop it into the actual text, to view further detailed information of the specific column. More than one column can be added, see Creating a Group within a Group. The column name selected will be added to this section. The result table view will change. To manage the content displayed: Select expand button to sort content to ascending or descending order. Select cross to remove. The content will revert back to its original view.
4	Column row Displays the title of the information within the column. Select the title name to sort the order of the content of the column. An up or down arrow will appear.
5	Column and options Select expand button to view box alternatives: Sort Ascending - change the sorting order. Sort Descending - change the sorting order. See Changing the Sorting Order Using the Drop-down List. Columns - adding of removing columns displayed. See Adding or Removing Columns Filter - use filters to reduce the result quantity and to get a more accurate result. See Using Filters. Group column - groups the result rows based on the selected column value. Set Column Position - changing the position of selected column. See Customizing Columns.
6	Row Each row contains data. Select expand button to open up to view further information, or select to collapse and hide the information.
7	Table Row Report Tabs Select expand button of row , to view further results and information. Tabs shown are: Trace - View trace result. Details - View overview details of the result. Events - List of events for affected units. See column for feature description. Program - View overview of the program corresponding to the result. Steps - Displays the steps available. Select the row expand button to display further information, or select to collapse and hide the information. Comments - Enter to add comment or exclude in the statistics. Unit change log - List of log for affected units. To work with the columns, see Customizing Columns. See Working with the Trace Results and Working with the Table Row Tab Results for further information.
8	Trace Select the box in the title area to view 50 first traces or select one or more boxes within each row. Select the trace icon to open up a new tab displaying further trace information. See Working with Trace.
9	Icon action Select icons to: Save the result list. See Customizing Result List. Resets the result list. Export the result list. Any report can be exported to Microsoft Excel™. The export procedure will differ depending on the browser used. See Exporting Data.

Customizing Result List

It is possible to customize the column width, column order and to show or hide the columns in the result list. The customization can be saved to your ToolsNet 8 user. The saved customization is saved to the user profile and is always used for this specific report type, until it is reset.

Select Save to save the customization settings.

Select Reset to return to the default result list settings

Settings not saved:

• sorting orders

• filter settings

• groups

• groups in groups

Customizing Columns

When working with ToolsNet 8 it is possible to customize further the content within the columns.

Drag and Drop Column

Columns can be moved to a position of your preference.

• Select column header and drag it to desired position and drop it.

Order Column

Adding or Removing Columns

Used for adding or reducing data columns in the result list. Useful for reducing empty results.

Using Filters

Use filters to reduce the result quantity and to get a more accurate result.

Filter settings:

• Is equal to

• Is not equal to

• Starts with

• Contains

• Does not contain

• Ends with

Combination of filters:

• And

• Or

For example:

[Is equal to] [Or][Starts with] --> (value)

Working with the Table Row Tab Results

When results are generated within the Reports Tab, further tabs can be displayed when expanding a row in the result table.

Trace Tab

See Working with the Trace Results for further information.

Details Tab

The Overview window can be expanded by selecting the unfold button .

In the expanded view:

• Other is a table presenting all incoming data not shown in Overview.

• Error displays specific errors.

• Tool displays specific tool information for the result.

Events Tab

The Event tab displays occurred events in the controller +/- 1 minute from the result time. Use Events to recognize if something happened in the controller during troubleshooting of NOKs.

Program Tab

The Overview window can be expanded by selecting the unfold button .

Shows an overview of the selected program.

Example:

• Program name

• Model

• Program date

• Program number

Steps Tab

Displays detailed information about each step in a multistep tightening.

Comments Tab

It is possible to add a comment to a specific result in the Comments tab. For example, use Comments to explain NOKs when the problem has been solved.

When a result has a comment it will be shown with the comments exist symbol at the end of the row.

Exclude in statistics

Use Exclude in statistics to excluded a result from the statistics or to explain why result are excluded from the statistics.

When a result has a Exclude a Result comment it will be shown with the Exclude a Result comment exist symbol at the end of the row.

Unit Change Log Tab

The Unit change log will show changes made to a unit, for example when a unit has changed name or IP-address.

Creating a Group within a Group

It is possible to create a group within another group by dragging a second column header to the group drop area.

In the example, the group Unit name group (B) is dropped within the group drop area behind the Identifier group (A).

It is possible to alter the group order, by dragging the Identifier group (A) behind the Unit name group (B).

In the result lists, the status OK for the specific unit name is shown first and the status NOK for the specific unit name is shown second.

A

Grouped by Identifier

B

Grouped by Unit name inside the Identifier

Exporting Data

Any report can be exported to Microsoft Excel™. The export procedure differ depending on the browser used.

Working with the Trace Results

For the results generated in the Reports tab, it is possible to access and view trace results within the list result in different ways.

Trace - Row

Trace Checkbox - Column

Multiple Trace - Column

Trace View Tab - Tightening and Riveting

The Trace view tab opens up when selected from the result list, generated from the Reports tab centers.

The trace view displays detailed joint analysis, using data from measured torque and angle values for a specific rundown. The information is either shown as a data table, or a combined chart and data table.

Trace results are only available if trace results are sent out from the controller.

The following traces can be selected and viewed:

• Torque/Angle

• Torque/Time

• Angle/Time

• Speed/Time

• Current/Time

• Boxplot: Torque

• Boxplot: Angle

Boxplot: Torque and Boxplot: Angle options are displayed only for MicroTorque controller.

Traces for MicroTorque and PF6000 display optional trace data in Torque/Angle, depending on the controller settings.

Seating point in trace:

• Rundown complete

• First torque

• Final torque

When working and analyzing the trace it is possible to do the following:

• Hover on the trace to view further detailed data.

• Draw a box in a specific area to zoom in.

• Select and hold the shift key and drag, to pan or zoom an area. See Microvideo.

• Select Reset zoom to go back to the original view.

• Select the more icon to Print or Export the trace details.

• Select or deselect a trace from the list displayed to view or hide the trace.

• Use Sync traces - synchronize and compare the traces in an easy way. It is possible to select different sync values for example, Peak, Rundown Complete, First Target or Custom value.

• Select one of the trace curves to open the Magnified view of graphs.

• Select a specific step from a multi-step result, it will display that part of the graph and information belonging to that step in the area below for Torque and Angle traces.

• Toggle step limit boxes on and off.

View further details in the table below the trace:

• General

• Torque

• Angle

Microvideo

Trace View Tab - Flow Drill Fastening

The Trace view tab opens up when selected from the result list, generated from the Reports tab centers.

The trace view displays detailed joint analysis, using data measured for different parameters like Torque, Joining Unit Force, Penetration Depth, Normal/Actual Speed, Overlap and Main Cylinder Stroke etc.

Trace results are only available if trace results are sent out from the controller.

The trace can be selected and displayed with the X-axis representing time, while two Y-axes show values based on options chosen from dropdown menus.

When working and analyzing the trace it is possible to do the following:

• Hover on the trace to view further detailed data.

• Draw a box in a specific area to zoom in.

• Select and hold the Shift key and drag, to pan or zoom an area. See Microvideo.

• Select Reset zoom to go back to the original view.

• Select the More icon to Print or Export the trace details.

• Select or deselect a trace from the list to view or hide the trace.

• Select one of the trace curves to open the Magnified view of graphs.

View further details in the table below the trace:

• General

• Torque

• Angle

Microvideo

Exporting or Printing the Trace View

It is possible to export or print a trace view regardless of the menu.

Microvideo

Trace Limit Offset

The Start final angle point is set in the program as a torque value. The torque value has an undefined angle, called Offset value. From the Start final angle point it is easy to determine an angle to Final torque. The tightening must hit Final torque between Low limit angle and High limit angle. The value in brackets is 'Start final angle' + the limit value.

Example, Low 70 (334,7), where 70 is the Low Limit (C), and (334,7) is the offset value + Low Limit value (B+C) .

A	Start final angle (torque value)
B	Offset
C	Low Limit (Low Limit+offset)
D	HighLimit (HighLimit+offset)

Synchronizing Traces

Synchronize will give the user a clearer view when comparing traces.

Synchronization example.

A

Not Synchronized

B

Peak Synchronized

Microvideo

Working with the Statistics Tab

The Statistics Tab is built to make it easy to get advanced statistics for production applications. In this part of the application it is simple to look at range/x-bar charts, histogram, scatter charts, program compare and statistical analysis of traces.

The ToolsNet statistics package gives an efficient statistical evaluation of the assembly process. It includes process control charts, capability and performance evaluation as well as ordinary descriptive statistics. The methods used are based on the ISO 7870 and ISO 22514 series, valid November 2016.

Running a Statistics Result

How the results are gathered and presented, are dependent on the filter criteria selected.

Statistics Tab

In the Statistics tab, the statistic results are displayed in text without a diagram. Selection of two programs is possible, statistics from both programs are then displayed.

The results can be exported and then opened in an Excel sheet.

X-Bar Tab

The X-Bar tab displays x-bar graphs of the selected programs. The chart plots the process (mean over time) for the groups. In the X-Bar tab the results are grouped by the Group size (2-15) value and presented as plots.

Plots will be marked red if they:

• are outside the upper control limit (UCL) or lower control limit (LCL).

• show 7 or more consecutive increasing or decreasing plots.

• show 7 or more consecutive plots above or below average.

Range Tab

The Range tab graph displays the range chart of the selected program. A range chart plots the process range (difference between highest and lowest value) over time for the selected groups.

Plots are marked red if they:

• are outside the upper control limit (UCL) or lower control limit (LCL).

• show seven or more consecutive increasing or decreasing plots.

• show seven or more consecutive plots above or below average.

Histogram Tab

The Histogram tab displays the probability distribution of the data set. The graph will also display a Gauss curve with the normal distribution for the corresponding data.

If two programs are selected, both will be shown for comparison.

Program Scatter Tab

The Program scatter tab displays a scatter diagram with the accuracy of the results in violation to the limits. It is also possible to identify and follow up outlines. It is possible to adjust the limit lines to change OKs into NOKs, or NOKs into OKs. The adjustments made are displayed in two tables. These are useful when fine-tuning the limits.

Program Compare Tab

The Program compare tab is for comparing two programs. The default view only shows the parameters that differ between the programs. Use expand to show all parameters for the program.

The selection Show only changed parameters , is used to filter out the changed parameters in the program comparison.

You can make a maximum of two (2) selections in the Program selection box, both need to be from the same system type.

Trace Analysis Tab

The Trace analysis tab displays statistics based on the selected traces. It is possible to compare two programs, as long as they are of the same system type.

A	Mean	C	Standard deviation
B	Range	D	Result trace

The maximum amount of traces allowed in the analysis is 1000.

Select trace axis value

It is possible to change values on the trace axis X and Y.

• Torque/Angle

• Torque/Time

• Angle/Time

Working with the Analysis Tab

The Analysis is a licensed feature used for analysis and identification of deviating traces.

If no reference trace is available, create a new reference trace.

Running an Analysis

How the results are gathered and presented, are dependent on the filter criteria selected.

For Trends select Calculateto view the results, or select expand button to Save as favorite, to save the search filter criteria.

Box Analysis

There are two result sections displayed after running the analysis.

• Box analysis

• Overview and Results

Analyze Trace Data

• Place the cursor on the trace to view data of the torque and angle of the trace.

Zoom and Draw Box

• Select the Zoom or Draw box option button.

Zoom - Draw a box in the trace area to zoom into a specific selection.

Draw box - Draw a box in the trace area to create a Box displaying the torque and angle data of the area selected. The user determines the identification boxes positions on the reference trace. The boxes are used for identification of deviating traces. If a trace passes through a box, it is considered a deviation. Place a box in the trace to see the intruding traces being converted from OK into NOK.

It is possible to draw up to ten different boxes in the analysis field. The boxes are colored to match the box results. Move between each box by selecting the Box option button. Select the red cross (x) next to the box to remove it.

Sync Traces

Synchronize the traces using by selecting one of the options for Sync traces:

• Select Peak or Rundown complete from the list.

To work and analyze the data shown in the and Results list result:

Overview

The overview section will show a summary of the results generated.

Results

List of results are shown, see the section Working with the Results for further information.

Open row to view further information and specific data.

• Place the cursor on the trace to view data of the torque and angle of the trace.

• Draw a box in the trace area to zoom into a specific selection. Select Reset zoom to go back to original view.

Product Essentials Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj79yfWso5o

Post View Torque Analysis

The post view torque analysis is used to display the consequences of changing post view torque limits based on historical data. The positions of the boxes is given by the controller.

There are two result sections displayed after running the analysis.

• Post view torque - The results display the trace view of the results generated.

• Overview and Results - Displays further data and information of the results generated.

Analyze Trace Data

• Place the cursor on the trace to view data of the torque and angle of the trace.

Zoom and Draw Box

• Select the Zoom or Draw box option button.

Zoom - Draw a box in the trace area to zoom into a specific selection.

Box - Draw a box in the trace area to create a box displaying the minimum and maximum values of the area selected. The user determines the identification boxes positions on the reference trace. The boxes are used for identification of deviating traces. Place a box in the trace to see the intruding traces being converted from OK into NOK.

It is possible to draw up to ten different boxes in the analysis field. The boxes are colored to match the box results. Move between each box by selecting the Box option button. Select the red cross (x) next to the box to remove it.

Overview

The overview section will show a summary of the results generated.

Results

List of results are shown, see the section Working with the Results for further information.

Open row to view further information and specific data.

• Place the cursor on the trace to view data of the torque and angle of the trace.

• Draw a box in the trace area to zoom into a specific selection. Select Reset zoom to go back to original view.

Torque analysis can be carried out for PF4000 and PF6000 controllers. The PF6000 controller offers two algorithm options, which can be selected from the Filter dropdown menu.

Box Calculation Logic

A box is defined by

• Starting angle(begin angle)

• Interval(end Angle)

• Torque value

The box’s position is calculated relative to the Rundown Complete Angle. This angle is retrieved from the result information. If it is not found, and the program is multi-step, the system searches for the angle where the rundown step occurs.

• For Catla/Legacy programs, the box is drawn backward (to the right) from the start angle.

• For multi-step programs, the box is drawn backward (to the left) from the start angle.

For Multistep programs, we use Rundown Complete Angle instead of the Shut-off Angle (which is used in the controller) since the shut-off angle is not sent to the controller.

There could be cases where the shut-off angle and rundown angle are not the same. 

Only one set of boxes can be used for multi-step programs, even if you can configure PVT for multiple steps.

Trend Analysis

The Trend Analysis search is divided in two search fields Search criteria A and Search criteria B. It is possible to expand or reduce the search fields, and it is possible to enable and disable the search fields.

Trend Tab

Value buttons selecting (X axis values, Torque/Angle), Value type which defaults is set to Torque for the standard search.

The group size selection is used to specify the number of results (statistics samples) used for a calculation.

A	A group of 6 results with the average value of 0,10 Nm.

Select one of the marked/unmarked Curve selection buttons to hide/show the selected curve.

Histogram Tab

Value buttons selecting X axis values (Torque/Angle), Value type default value is set to Torque.

Select one of the marked/unmarked Curve selection buttons to hide/show the selected curve.

Working with the Notifications Tab

Notifications is a licensed feature that enables the system to send messages to the users, when events or trends are received from controllers connected to the system.

When an Event, Trend, Report or Alarm is received, the event information is converted into a standard email. This email also contains a link to the URL of ToolsNet from where the notification is set and it can be configured via Notification settings. Refer to Managing Notification Service Settings for more information. The system can be configured to send relevant information to different work groups within the organization.

Product Essentials Tutorials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyoZ-GvwalY

Event Notifications

In the Notification wizard, Events, the configuration for event notifications is made. The configuration is created in four steps:

• Event

• Recipients

• Rule information

• Summary

When the configuration is made it is saved in the Saved Notifications table.

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SPC

Status alarms is used for the monitoring of statistical calculations in ToolsNet.

In the Notification wizard for Status Alarm, the user configures rules for the Status Alarm Notifications. The configuration is created in four steps:

• SPC control limits

• Recipients

• Rule information

• Summary

When the configuration is made it is saved in the Saved Notifications table.

Trend Notifications

In the Notification wizard for Trends, the user configures rules for the Trend Notifications. The configuration is created in five steps:

• Program

• Thresholds

• Recipients

• Rule information

• Summary

When the configuration is made it is saved in the Saved Notifications table.

Program Change Notifications

The program change notification will send a notification when a program version change has occurred.

In the Notification wizard for Program Change, the user configures the rules for Program Change Notifications. The configuration is created in four steps:

• Tool structure

• Recipients

• Rule information

• Summary

When the configuration is made it is saved in the Saved Notifications table.

Schedule Report Notifications

The Schedule Report in the Notification Center, is a is used to export the global favorites as an attached excel file, in a scheduled email.

In the Notification wizard for Schedule Report, the user configures rules for the Schedule Report Notifications. The configuration is created in five steps:

• Choose favorite

• Schedule

• Recipients

• Rule information

• Summary

When the configuration is made it is saved in the Saved Notifications table.

Non Reporting Units Notifications

In the Notification wizard for Non Reporting Units, the user configures rules for the Non Reporting Units Notifications. The configuration is created in four steps:

• Units

• Recipients

• Rule information

• Summary

When the configuration is made it is saved in the Saved Notifications table.

Summarized Scheduled Report Notifications

Used for scheduling and specification of Non reporting units and Events notifications.

In the Notification wizard for Summarized Scheduled Report, the user configures rules for the Summarized Scheduled Report Notifications. The configuration is created in five steps:

• Choose notifications

• Schedule

• Recipients

• Rule information

• Summary

When the configuration is made it is saved in the Saved Notifications table.

Box Analysis Notifications

In the Notification wizard for Box Analysis, the user configures rules for the Box Analysis Notifications. The configuration is created in four steps:

• Choose favorite

• Recipients

• Rule information

• Summary

When the configuration is made it is saved in the Saved Notifications table.

Box analysis will run in the background of the selected global favorite and notify when new tracks will hit the boxes.

An export, as an Excel™ file, is attached in the email for the favorite of your choice.

One or more global favorites must be selected in the User settings menu or saved as global favorites in Analysis Center > Box Analysis.

Units State Notifications

Expected Result:

In Units State notifications the user is able to receive a notification whenever a unit is connected or disconnected.

Example of received notification:

Saved Notifications

In the Notifications tab, in the Saved notifications table all the configured notifications from all users are displayed. The table is sorted in types, the types can be expended using the expend button . The expended table shows all saved notifications for that specific type. The notifications are editable selecting the name or selecting the Edit button. The mail function can be tested selecting the Test Settings button. The saved notification can be removed using the Remove button.

A	Test the email settings.
B	Edit the notification settings.
C	Remove the notification.

Notifications

Notifications are used for keeping track of predefined actions and results. The notifications setup is made in the Notification wizard. All results are then gathered on the top menu bar.

A

Sort order, (Type is default value)

B

Delete all button

Process Notifications

This functionality allows users to receive email notifications triggered by predefined thresholds.

It offers flexibility to choose from different event types and set the corresponding limits. Instead of actively monitoring process reports in the ToolsNet web interface, users can rely on automated alerts and react only when specific issues occur.

General Behavior

The functionality follows a simple three-step logic:

• Configure : Define event types and actions.

• Monitor : Track production and assembly processes in real time.

• Inform : Automatically notify stakeholders when events occur.

Supported Notifications

Users can configure notifications for the following process-related events:

• Product Complete and Scrapped : Alerts when a product is finished or discarded.

• Assembly Processes NOK Rate : Monitors the rate of non-OK (NOK) outcomes in assembly processes.

• First Time Yield: Monitors the percentage of products passing quality checks on the first attempt within stations.

• Rolled Time Yield : Monitors cumulative yield across a complete location (line).

• Manual Processes Rate : Monitors the rate of manual operations.

• Operator NOK Rate : Monitors NOK rate of individual operators.

• Product Model NOK Rate : Monitors the NOK rate per product model.

Working with the Tool Center Tab

The Tool Center is a licensed feature. The tools are listed in tabs depending on joining technology, Tightening, Press, Adhesive, Riveting. For each joining technology the tools are listed with changeable data columns. Information about each tool is displayed by using the expand button .

Adding a Tool

Add tool is used for manually adding tools.

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Using Filter in Tool Center

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Comparing #Tightening since Service with Service Interval

Working with the Command Center Tab

The Command Center displays information about the running status of the application. The different Widgets display information from different parts of the application. These widgets are static and not configurable.

Displayed Widgets in Command Center

• Data collection speed – Displays results per second for the results coming into the ToolsNet 8 database.

• Service status – Displays the status of the ToolsNet 8 services.

  Available Service Status:

  • Not installed (blue) – The system cannot recognize an installation of the service.

  • Start pending (yellow) – A service is starting up.

  • Started (green) – The service is running.

  • Stop pending (yellow) – A service is shutting down.

  • Stopped (red) – The service has stopped.

• License status – Displays the extent of spindles defined by the license and the amount of consumed licenses. If the license server is restarted, a new count will be made out of connected units. Below is a list of the centers that are available by the license.

• Unit monitoring – Displays the current distribution of connected, not connected and controllers with errors.

• Maintenance log – Displays the logs and details of the delete maintenance jobs that have been run.

• Database information – Displays basic information about the database.

Widgets can be expanded or collapsed by using the toggle arrow.

Database Information Widget

Contains database information, for example, information regarding:

• Server name

• Database name and size

• Information about stored data and size

A	General information about the database engine	B	Summaries information from the DB
C	Information about the size of the DB data files	D	Transaction log size