Introduction

• General Description
• Conventions
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Liabilities and Warnings
  • Liability
• Revision History
• System Overview
  • Software Structure
  • Configuration Options
• License Introduction
• Licenses Overview
• License Levels
• Supported Tools

General Description

ToolsTalk 2 is ready to take your line management to the next level. The client-server-based software solution provides quick and easy configuration, as well as complete visibility and traceability to your entire line structure. Built on a state-of-the-art user experience and with an extended number of unique features, ToolsTalk 2 allows you to delegate additional features at any time to respective stations, through the embedded simple Functionality Management System (FMS). ToolsTalk 2 gives quality control in complex production systems and increase uptime in production critical operations.

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

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.

Revision History

System Overview

A manufacturing system may consist of the functional blocks in the figure:

Software Structure

Global icons

Icon	Description
	The ToolsTalk 2 system user administration. Selection of language, temperature, controller event notifications and torque units.
	The Information icon shows the following: ToolsTalk 2 Software version. ToolsTalk 2 License type. ToolsTalk 2 Virtual Station information. Liability notice
	Selecting the Help icon opens the User Guide Selection window. Select the controller for which you need the user guide in the Tools Talk 2 User Guide for: drop-down list. The user will be navigated to the relevant user guide for that particular version of the software.
	Plant Structure Within the plant structure workspace, individual controllers are selected. The workspace is divided into several icons. The menus under each icon are used for configuration of data and parameter settings. The icons differ from the controller interface and the web interface but are very similar in the partitioning and the configurations that can be made under each.
	Tightening Program When selected, the workspace shows a list of existing tightening programs. Selecting an individual program opens the different menus to configure and set parameters for the selected tightening program.
	Batch Sequence When selected, the workspace shows a list of existing batch sequences. Selecting an individual batch sequence opens the different menus to configure and set parameters for the selected batch sequence.
	Sync Mode The icon is only available on controllers with parallel multistep capabilities. The workspace is used to configure and set parameters for all the synchronized multistep tightening programs.
	Sources The workspace is used to configure and set parameters for scanners. The workspace is used to configure how identifiers are used to select the next task.
	Configurations When selected, the workspace shows a list of existing configurations. The menus where to configure and set parameters vary depending on selected type of device: Operator Panel. Stacklight. Indicatorbox. General Virtual Station. Tool Configuration. Scanner. Socket Selector. I/O Expander. Internal I/O signals.
	Tools The workspace is used to display which tools are connected to the controller and to see and set tool maintenance intervals and calibration data.
	Virtual Stations When selected, the workspace shows a list of existing Virtual Stations. Selecting an individual Virtual Station opens the different menus to configure and set parameters for the following: Assign a tool to the Virtual Station. Assign accessories and select accessory configurations. Assign a task to the Virtual Station either manually or configure how external signals are used to assign the task. Enable communication protocols to factory management systems. View the fieldbus mapping, if it is used.
	Controller Information Controller hardware and software modules included in the controller.
	Fieldbus and SoftPLC The workspace is used to configure the Fieldbus and SoftPLC settings.
	Settings Controller preferences. Tool alarm settings. Controller network connections. Controller time and date configurations. Event code configuration.
	Results Displays the latest tightening results of a selected controller. Results can be shown in a table format or in graphical trace format.
	Events Displays the latest tightening events for a selected controller. Define what events to display in the event configurations in settings .
	Statistics Presents Statistical Process Control data from statistical calculations in terms of charts.
	Libraries Includes submenus for managing library templates that can be reused amongst controllers.
	Controller Library A library of controller configurations. It is very useful in Station Setup mode which provides a ToolsTalk 2 functionality on a single laptop computer without the need of a server installation.
	Program Templates Library This library contains multistep programs saved as templates to use when creating a new multistep program. Editing a multistep program template will not affect multistep programs based on that template.
	Tightening Program Library A library of tightening programs. It is possible to copy an existing tightening program to the library. Editing a tightening program in the library will affect all controllers that subscribe to the tightening program.
	Configurations Library A library of configurations for Virtual Stations, devices and accessories. It is possible to copy an existing configuration to the library. Editing a library configuration will affect all controllers that subscribe to the configuration.
	Fieldbus Library A library of fieldbus configurations. It is possible to copy an existing fieldbus configuration to the library. Editing a fieldbus configuration will affect all controllers that subscribe to the fieldbus configuration.
	Settings Library A library for Event configurations that can be distributed to other controllers. The events can be created here or in Settings Events and added to the library. Editing an Event configuration will affect all controllers that subscribe to the configuration.
	Sync mode library A library that contains sync mode templates that can be used to create and modify sync mode configurations and distribute them to multiple controllers.
	System Administration Includes functions for software update, import/export of configuration parameters, program approval, task scheduling and the functionality management system.
	Controller Software and Data Management Manages controller software through the ToolsTalk 2 server.
	Scheduled Export and Import Schedules repetitive tasks that affect one or many controllers and that are executed by the ToolsTalk 2 server.
	User Groups Manages different user groups and the user group rights to folders, controllers and configurations.
	Functionality Management System (FMS) Manages licensed controller functionality through the ToolsTalk 2 server.
	Program Approval Manages approvals for tightening and loosening programs.
	Push The push indicator is shown when configurations have been made to any controller in ToolsTalk 2. Configurations and parameter changes are copied to the controller via the Push function.

The controller icons differ from the controller GUI and the web GUI but are very similar in the partitioning and the configurations that can be made under each icon.

After a successful start of ToolsTalk 2 this view below is displayed, containing the icons described above:

A	Left side menu bar	C	System menu bar
B	Plant structure workspace	D	Controller workspace

The controller workspace area displays different content, depending on the selected icon or menu.

Configuration Options

The configuration and setting up of a controller can be done in the following ways:

• Controller GUI: This is applicable to Power Focus 6000 controllers which have a touchscreen. A controller can be configured regardless whether it is connected to the network or not.

• Web GUI: A PC can be directly connected to the controller service port or if the controller is connected to the network and its IP address is known, it can be accessed from a computer anywhere on the network. One controller at a time can be accessed. For a Power Focus 6000, the web-GUI has the same icons as the controller GUI. For a FlexController, the icons are slightly different. All controllers might have icons that could be unique to them.

• ToolsTalk 2 GUI: If the controller is connected to a ToolsTalk 2 server, a ToolsTalk 2 client (PC) can access all connected controllers through the ToolsTalk 2 GUI. Both Power Focus 6000 controllers and FlexControllers can be accessed. The GUI uses a full PC screen and has different partitioning and a different icon, but provides the same functionality.

• ToolsTalk 2 GUI in Station Setup mode: Provides a ToolsTalk 2 interface on a PC without a server installation. The PC is connected to the controller service port and provides access to one controller at a time.

License Introduction

Licenses for controller features are managed through the Functionality Management System (FMS). This allows customers to tailor 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 the 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.

Note that 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 Levels

Line Licenser, Line Configurator and Line Manager

These three versions are all client-server based installations of ToolsTalk 2, but with different feature sets. Line Licenser is the smallest package in which ToolsTalk 2 enters on a clean installation, when neither of the other licenses have been installed. When ToolsTalk 2 has the status Line Licenser, all Line Manager and Line Configurator functionality will be visible, but a warning message will appear every time the user tries to use the included features.

ToolsTalk 2 will only remove, unlink, or delete data created in Line Manager, if a downgrade is initiated. This could happen for example when downgrading to a Line Configurator license, or if the trial period of the Line Manager license has expired.

Station Setup

This is a version of ToolsTalk 2 where all the components are located locally on the computer, giving a one-to-one connection. Station Setup runs without an SQL server database connection and has a built-in limit that enables only one connected controller at a time. Note, a valid license is required to use Station Setup, otherwise a warning message will be displayed.

An unlicensed Station Setup can have one virtual station and this will be validated against the License Server.

License Functionality

Supported Tools

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

Installation and Upgrade

• Installation Overview and Requirements
  • Compatibility Matrix
  • Installation Overview
  • Pre-requisites for Installation
  • Installation Architecture
    • Installation Options Client/Server and ClickOnce
    • Installation and Upgrades
      • Installation Types
      • Installation Conditions
      • Installation Process Description
      • Upgrading Process Description
• Installing ToolsTalk 2
  • Installation Sequence
  • Installing Atlas Copco Data Communication
  • Installing and Configuring JAVA
  • Software Installation
    • ToolsTalk2 Configuration Window
    • Default Installation Locations
    • Installing the ToolsTalk Server Application
    • Installing the Client Application
    • Installing the Client by Using ServerClickOnce
    • Installing the Station Setup Application
      • Station Setup Connection
    • File Comparison
    • SoftPLC Configurator Installation
  • Installation Validation
    • Validating Windows System Services
    • Validating the Client-Server Installation
    • Validating the Station Setup Installation
    • Validating the License Service
• Uninstalling the Software
• Upgrading ToolsTalk 2
• Upgrading ToolsTalk2 from 2.20 to 2.21
• Installation - Internal
  • Installing OpenJDK

Installation Overview and Requirements

• Compatibility Matrix
• Installation Overview
• Pre-requisites for Installation
• Installation Architecture
  • Installation Options Client/Server and ClickOnce
  • Installation and Upgrades
    • Installation Types
    • Installation Conditions
    • Installation Process Description
    • Upgrading Process Description

Compatibility Matrix

All versions of ToolsTalk 2 software are backwards compatible unless stated otherwise

ToolsTalk 2 can run with higher versions of Atlas Copco Data Communication. The Atlas Copco Data Communication version mentioned in the matrix is to be considered as the lowest version the ToolsTalk 2 software is compatible with.

Installation Overview

Before Installing or Upgrading

It is not recommended to have both a Station Setup and a Client-Server installation on the same computer. Make sure to uninstall and clear the computer from the components of the unwanted installation.

The Microsoft SQL database, the ToolsTalk 2 server application and the ToolsTalk 2 client application, can all be installed on the same computer.

Server Installation

Station Setup Installation

Infrastructure

Installation

Configuration

Upgrade (Client/Server and ClickOnce)

Pre-requisites for Installation

Database Requirements

All controller data and configurations are stored in the database catalog. The database is a standard 64-bit Microsoft SQL database.

The installation of a Microsoft SQL database is not described in this document. It is recommended to follow a standard installation.

• The Microsoft SQL database may be located on the same server or the same network as the ToolsTalk 2 application.

• If the database is located elsewhere, firewall needs to be properly configured between the database and the ToolsTalk 2 application server.

• The IP address of the Atlas Copco Data Communication server must be known and entered into every controller that is connected to ToolsTalk 2

• The server address that hosts the ToolsTalk 2 application must be known by the client PC if a remote connection is being used.

Mandatory when installing the Microsoft SQL database

• 64-bit Microsoft SQL.

• Select both Microsoft SQL server authentication and windows authentication.

Recommended when installing the Microsoft SQL database

• Include the management studio in the installation.

• Enable the default instances.

Computer Requirements

The ToolsTalk 2 ecosystem requires the following functions to be in place:

64-bit is required for client, server, Station Setup and ClickOnce.

Ports

License Requirements

An Atlas Copco license server is needed when the Functional Management System (FMS) is being used for licensed Feature items.

The license server is included in the server installation file. For correct installation the JAVA_HOME system variable must have a correct path and point at the 64-bit Java installation.

The FMS can only be used in a client-server installation and is not applicable in a Station Setup installation.

Installation Architecture

Client/Server and ClickOnce

StationSetup

Installation Options Client/Server and ClickOnce

Client, Server and ACDC separate

Server and ACDC on same server

Installation and Upgrades

• Installation Types
• Installation Conditions
• Installation Process Description
• Upgrading Process Description

Installation Types

ToolsTalk 2 has four different executables corresponding to four different execution strategies.

• Client

• Server

• Server and ClickOnce Client

• Standalone Station Setup

As common feature, all of the setups are Microsoft standard MSI executables produced with InstallShield software.

Installation Conditions

InstallShield MSI executables has preconditions before the execution depending on the type of installer package. These conditions are listed as follows:

• .NET6

• Java installation and configuration set up in system

If InstallShield cannot find these components on the installed machine then it shall inform user and notify about the missing components. Setup cannot continue without the above software dependencies missing, installers shall inform user and stop the set up.

Installation Process Description

InstallShield

All InstallShield MSI executables will add the ToolsTalk 2 executables in predefined folder location which defaults to Program Files\Atlas Copco folder and inside a new folder associated with setup type listed in the section Installation Types

Necessary registry settings shall be put into system to identify the existing installations for upgrades. A database shall not be created immediately but it shall be created after the Installation Configurator execution.

After installation is completed successfully on the machine, final step is to execute the Installation Configurator.

ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup database operations involve creating necessary database operations for both ToolsTalk 2 and Atlas Copco Data Communication.

Installation Configurator

After the installation step, the Installation Configurator will start automatically and the user can configure the ToolsTalk 2 software. It’s also possible to start configurator later through Windows Start Menu to change the settings and configurations.

Upgrading Process Description

Upgrade Definition

New versions of the existing ToolsTalk 2 installations on computer shall search for existing installations and decide if the installation should act like an upgrade or fresh installation. MSI specific rule set shall be executed to decide if the installation is an upgrade or fresh installation.

Through version numbers it can be determined if an upgrade is a Major upgrade or Minor upgrade

Example: 2.14.1 to 2.14.2 is a Minor upgrade but 2.14 to 2.15 is a Major upgrade. This difference is only important for database upgrade operations. During Minor upgrades database upgrade is not necessary so operation shall not occur.

InstallShield

As common in all installation types mentioned in section in, Installation Types assemblies in system shall be upgraded with newer versions.

Depending on installation type, the following operations shall be performed in addition to updating assemblies:

• FMS Uninstall and Re-install (see section Installation Process Description to see which setup type installs FMS assemblies)

• Database migration (during Server and ServerClickOnce installation)

Database Migration

During installation of Server and ServerClickOnce packages, Database migration operation shall start to upgrade the database of ToolsTalk 2 application. This operation is only executed during Major upgrades.

Installation Configurator

Modification of following configurations are enabled by installation configurator:

• ToolsTalk 2 SQL database settings

  • SQL server address

  • ToolsTalk 2 database name

  • Database installation

• ToolsTalk 2 server settings

  • User authentication mode

  • Active directory to be used by Windows authentication

  • ToolsTalk 2 server address

  • ToolsTalk 2 server web application port

  • Controller port

  • Setting for converting service URL to IP address

• ToolsTalk 2 backup settings

  • Controller backup folder

• ACDC settings

  • ACDC server address

  • ACDC WebAPI port

  • ACDC SignalR port

• FMS settings

  • Default host ID

  • Active host ID

  • Last used host ID

  • List of available host IDs

  • Possibility to change active host ID

Some of above settings and configurations may not be available for different versions of ToolsTalk 2.

When user modifies the configuration, the modification is applied by selecting the Save button. When saving the configurations, the Installation Configurator will

At startup, the installation configurator always compares the configuration stored in storage file and config files exists at installation folder. If they differ, then it asks the user to choose which one should be loaded in installation configurator. When you select the Save button, both storage and config files in installation folder will get the same settings and configuration.

Installing ToolsTalk 2

This Installation Guide will help you to install the ClickOnce application, Server, Client or Station Setup and help you to set up an SQL server, configure Atlas Copco Data Communication, and install JAVA .

The guide is laid out to show the different stages of an installation and in which order they need to be done.

Installation Sequence

The installation sequence for any of the ToolsTalk 2 applications should be as follows:

Installing Atlas Copco Data Communication

Refer to the Atlas Copco Installation Guide and install the Atlas Copco Data Communication application.

Installing and Configuring JAVA

Software Installation

• ToolsTalk2 Configuration Window
• Default Installation Locations
• Installing the ToolsTalk Server Application
• Installing the Client Application
• Installing the Client by Using ServerClickOnce
• Installing the Station Setup Application
  • Station Setup Connection
• File Comparison
• SoftPLC Configurator Installation

ToolsTalk2 Configuration Window

With the ToolsTalk 2 configuration, it is possible to finish the installation of the ToolsTalk 2 software first and then configure the different installation parameters. The ToolsTalk 2 configuration for each installation type is available as a shortcut in the start menu after the installation and so it can be accessed anytime to make changes to the installation parameters.

Default Installation Locations

Installing the ToolsTalk Server Application

Before you begin with the ToolsTalk 2 server installation, make sure all the requirements are met as described in section Before Installing or Upgrading.

Before installing the Server Application, make sure that the Atlas Copco Data Communication (ACDC) installed and running is compatible with the current version of the ToolsTalk 2 (only for versions of from 2.13 onwards). Please see the Atlas Copco Data Communication Installation User Guide.

FMS

Installing the ToolsTalk Server application is dependent on the FMS service for licensing. FMS services uses system identifiers, called Host ID, for identification and setting licenses. The features available in ToolsTalk 2 are tied to a Host ID used by a particular client and this value is registered on the Atlas Copco license portal. If you want to change the Host ID, the new Host ID must be registered on the Atlas Copco license portal by replacing the old Host ID and this will then move all the features tied to the old Host ID to the new Host ID.

This functionality allows you to read a list of Host IDs used in the past, the currently used active Host ID and the default Host ID and also allows you to change the active Host ID as required to suit network interfacing requirements.

Select Get Host ID Information to get the active Host ID being used.

To change the active Host ID:

The active Host ID is now changed and the FMS services can be restarted for the new settings to be applied.

Server Settings Parameters

Server Settings Parameters

Parameters	Description
Authentication Mode	The authentication mode used to verify user authority. Select Windows (Active directory) or None.
Active Directory Group	Only visible if the Authentication Mode selected is Windows. Specifies what active directory group a user must be member of. Example: Must always be in the format DOMAINNAME\GROUPNAME If the Authentication Mode selected is Windows, then you can test if active directory group is correct and if the user account you would like to use belongs to the active directory group. Enter the Active Directory Group and select Test AD Group. Enter the User Account and select Test, to verify the active directory group and the group name. An error message is displayed if the user has entered a wrong domain name or wrong group name or both. An error is also displayed if the entered domain name and group name are correct but the user account entered does not belong to that active directory group. An information message is displayed if the test was successful.
Server Address	IP or Hostname of the ToolsTalk 2 Server.
Web Application Port	Communication port for ToolsTalk 2. Select Test Tools Talk Server to check if the ToolsTalk 2 server is up and running. This functionality tests and verifies if the Server Address and the Web Application Port entered is working correctly. If the ToolsTalk 2 server is up and running, an information message appears to indicate that the test succeeded and if there is any issue with ToolsTalk 2 server, an error message is displayed with some more information in the log file.
Controller Port	Port 9016 is used as the default controller port. If using the port 9016, make sure this port is open and you can connect to it, else the application will not work. Port 80 is used when the function Connect/disconnect/add controller is used from ToolsTalk 2 to interact with a controller. If you enter a controller port that is not the same as the configured controller port on Atlas Copco Data Communication, a warning is displayed. Make sure that the controller port on ToolsTalk 2 and Atlas Copco Data Communication is the same.

Make sure that the controller port you enter is open and is possible to connect to!

The Active Directory Group and Controller Backup Folder are empty by default.

ACDC Settings

Validating the ACDC Exchange Server Settings

The parameters of the exchange server settings should be the same on both Atlas Copco Data Communication and ToolsTalk 2. It is possible to verify if the parameters are the same by using the Validate option in the ACDC Settings tab.

Database Installation Settings

Database Settings Parameters

Parameters	Description
SQL Server Address	IP or Hostname of the SQL Server The Microsoft Windows Defender Firewall will prevent connections through the network to SQL Server. Therefore, it is required to configure SQL Server to accept connections by using TCP/IP. This setting can be modified in section SQL Server Configuration Manager in Windows Computer Management. Computer Management -> SQL Server Configuration Manager -> SQL Server Network Configuration -> Protocols for MSSQLSERVER -> TCP/IP -> Enabled
Database Name	The Database/Catalog used by ToolsTalk 2. The database will be created during database installation if not already existing.

Installation

Parameters

Description

Manual Script

Specifies whether or not the database has been manually created. If this box is checked, ToolsTalk 2 expects that you have already created the SQL catalogue and the default user manually. The entered User Name and Password will be the default credentials that connects to the SQL server and are stored in clear text in the configuration files. This setting should be only used if you have created the database catalogue and user yourself.

The ToolsTalk 2 application is available in the start menu.

Status

If the Atlas Copco Data Communication is installed in a different server compared to ToolsTalk 2, it is not possible to view or modify the status of the Atlas Copco Data Communication service.

Installing the Client Application

Before you begin with the ToolsTalk 2 client installation, make sure all the requirements are met as described in section Before Installing or Upgrading.

The ToolsTalk 2 application is installed and a shortcut available on the desktop.

Installing the Client by Using ServerClickOnce

FMS

Installing the ToolsTalk Server application is dependent on the FMS service for licensing. FMS services uses system identifiers, called Host ID, for identification and setting licenses. The features available in ToolsTalk 2 are tied to a Host ID used by a particular client and this value is registered on the Atlas Copco license portal. If you want to change the Host ID, the new Host ID must be registered on the Atlas Copco license portal by replacing the old Host ID and this will then move all the features tied to the old Host ID to the new Host ID.

This functionality allows you to read a list of Host IDs used in the past, the currently used active Host ID and the default Host ID and also allows you to change the active Host ID as required to suit network interfacing requirements.

Select Get Host ID Information to get the active Host ID being used.

To change the active Host ID:

The active Host ID is now changed and the FMS services can be restarted for the new settings to be applied.

Database Settings

Database Settings Parameters

Parameters	Description
SQL Server Address	IP or Hostname of the SQL Server The Microsoft Windows Defender Firewall will prevent connections through the network to SQL Server. Therefore, it is required to configure SQL Server to accept connections by using TCP/IP. This setting can be modified in section SQL Server Configuration Manager in Windows Computer Management. Computer Management -> SQL Server Configuration Manager -> SQL Server Network Configuration -> Protocols for MSSQLSERVER -> TCP/IP -> Enabled
Database Name	The Database/Catalog used by ToolsTalk 2. The database will be created during database installation if not already existing.

Installation

Parameters

Description

Manual Script

Specifies whether or not the database has been manually created. If this box is checked, ToolsTalk 2 expects that you have already created the SQL catalog and the default user manually. The entered User Name and Password will be the default credentials that connects to the SQL server and are stored in clear text in the configuration files. This setting should be only used if you have created the database catalog and user yourself.

Server Settings

Server Settings Parameters

Parameters	Description
Authentication Mode	The authentication mode used to verify user authority. Select Windows (Active directory) or None. If None is selected, Authentication Mode is not enabled. If you want to enable Authentication Mode after installation, you need to uninstall clients for each user before changing the setting in ToolsTalk 2 Configuration window. Remember to resign the clients before reinstalling the clients again.
Active Directory Group	Only visible if the Authentication Mode selected is Windows. Specifies what active directory group a user must be member of. Example: Must always be in the format DOMAINNAME\GROUPNAME If the Authentication Mode selected is Windows, then you can test if active directory group is correct and if the user account you would like to use belongs to the active directory group. Enter the Active Directory Group and select Test AD Group. Enter the User Account and select Test, to verify the active directory group and the group name. An error message is displayed if the user has entered a wrong domain name or wrong group name or both. An error is also displayed if the entered domain name and group name are correct but the user account entered does not belong to that active directory group. An information message is displayed if the test was successful.
Server Address	IP or Hostname of the ToolsTalk 2 Server. Select in the drop-down between the addresses saved in the server or enter a new address.
Web Application Port	Communication port for ToolsTalk 2. Select Test Tools Talk Server to check if the ToolsTalk 2 server is up and running. This functionality tests and verifies if the Server Address and the Web Application Port entered is working correctly. If the ToolsTalk 2 server is up and running, an information message appears to indicate that the test succeeded and if there is any issue with ToolsTalk 2 server, an error message is displayed with some more information in the log file.
Controller Port	Port 9016 is used as the default controller port. If using the port 9016, make sure this port is open and you can connect to it, else the application will not work. Port 80 is used when the function Connect/disconnect/add controller is used from ToolsTalk 2 to interact with a controller. If you enter a controller port that is not the same as the configured controller port on Atlas Copco Data Communication, a warning is displayed. Make sure that the controller port on ToolsTalk 2 and Atlas Copco Data Communication is the same.
Convert Service URL to IP Address	On or Off. When On is selected, if a hostname is used in the address, it is converted to an IP address.

Make sure that the controller port you enter is open and is possible to connect to.

The Active Directory Group and Controller Backup Folder are empty by default.

Validating the ACDC Exchange Server Settings

The parameters of the exchange server settings should be the same on both Atlas Copco Data Communication and ToolsTalk 2. It is possible to verify if the parameters are the same by using the Validate option in the ACDC Settings tab.

The link to theClickOnce Client link is available to copy and send to users to download the ClickOnce Client.

Status

If the Atlas Copco Data Communication is installed in a different server compared to ToolsTalk 2, it is not possible to view or modify the status of the Atlas Copco Data Communication service.

Deploying the Client On a Remote Machine

The ToolsTalk 2 client will always open with the latest server version by using ClickOnce.

Deploying the Client on Local Machine

• If ClickOnce was installed in the default folder, navigate to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Atlas Copco\ToolsTalk ClickOnce\ClientDeploy” and double click on ToolsTalk.Client.WPF.Desktop Application manifest file to deploy the client.

Once the installation is completed, the ToolsTalk 2 icon is created on the desktop.

Installing the Station Setup Application

The condensed Station Setup installation has full controller configuration functionality, but also some limitations:

• The entire installation has a smaller footprint and is installed on a portable computer.

• Only one physical controller can be managed at a time.

• The computer is connected to the service port of the controller to avoid interruption of normal activity.

Applications

The typical application for this mode of operation can be the following:

• A controller can be accessed using ToolsTalk 2 without connecting to the customer network but instead using the service port of the controller.

• Offline configuration of controllers using the controller library features. The configuration file can later be transferred to a real controller for verification.

• An easy export of a controller configuration that is very helpful in debugging tasks.

Before you begin with the ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup installation, make sure all the requirements are met as described in section Before installing or Upgrading.

Make sure that the controller port you enter is open and is possible to connect to!

The ToolsTalk 2 application is available in the start menu.

Station Setup Connection

A computer with a Station Setup of ToolsTalk 2 can be connected to a controller through the network or directly to the service port.

Network Connection

The ToolsTalk 2 server connection address in the controller must be directed to this computer. This is done via the controller GUI or the controller web GUI.

Only one controller at a time can be connected to a computer with a ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup. If an online controller is connected to the ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup computer, subsequent connection attempts from other controllers will be ignored.

Controller Service Port Connection

The controller service port can be used to connect a controller to ToolsTalk 2 when the PC with ToolsTalk 2 is not allowed to be connected to the network. For example, an Atlas Copco - or external - service technician visits a factory and the external computer is not allowed to be connected to the factory network.

If a computer is connected to the service port of the controller, the controller acts as a DHCP server and provides an IP address to the computer. This address must be entered in the controller server connection address field for the ToolsTalk 2 connection.

File Comparison

The configurator stores a copy of all configuration settings as an .xml file called Storage. The file helps in identifying manual changes in the product configuration .xml files. If the product configuration .xml files have been modified, then when you start the configurator, the File Comparison window opens, where you can choose between options Use Storage Files or Use Configuration Files.

SoftPLC Configurator Installation

To be able to use the SoftPLC functionality in a controller, the SoftPLC Configurator must be installed on the computer where a ToolsTalk 2 Client is installed.

Installation Validation

• Validating Windows System Services
• Validating the Client-Server Installation
• Validating the Station Setup Installation
• Validating the License Service

Validating Windows System Services

To verify that background programs and services have started correctly, perform the following check:

Validating the Client-Server Installation

After successful installation of the client-server version of the ToolsTalk 2 application, a controller is needed for a complete system test.

• The server computer must be connected to the network.

• The client computer must be connected to the network.

• The controller must be connected to the network and configured to communicate with the server computer.

• Check that Atlas Copco Data Communication service is started.

The server and client may be installed on the same computer.

• For configuration and starting the controller please refer to the controller user guide.

• For configuration, starting and navigating in the ToolsTalk 2 GUI, please refer to the ToolsTalk 2 user guide.

If the ToolsTalk 2 client is installed, the application can be started in the following way:

• Select the Windows Start menu and locate the ToolsTalk 2 folder.

• Select the ToolsTalk 2 icon to launch the application.

Validating the Station Setup Installation

If the ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup is installed, the application can be started in the following way:

• Select the Windows Start menu and locate the ToolsTalk 2 folder.

• Select the ToolsTalk 2 icon to launch the application.

The ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup application cannot execute if a ToolsTalk 2 client application or a ToolsTalk 2 server application is installed. They can easily be removed by executing their respective installation programs and choose the Remove option in the Program maintenance window.

The Getting started section in the ToolsTalk 2 user guide describes the windows and the window navigation.

The GUI for a ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup application is slightly different if there is no controller connected. Please refer to the information under the library icon and the controller library icon in the configuration manual.

Validating the License Service

This validation process is only applicable for Client, Server and ClickOnce application installations and is not valid for a Station Setup installation.

When the ToolsTalk 2 installation is complete, you will need to check that the license service is ready upon startup.

This validation process is not applicable for a Station Setup installation

Uninstalling the Software

Each one of the modules (Client, Server, Station Setup) can be uninstalled as follows:

• Using the windows control panel / Programs and features to select and uninstall the desired programs and modules.

For some modules it may be necessary to restart the computer for the changes to take effect.

Upgrading ToolsTalk 2

Before start of the upgrade make sure that:

• the ToolsTalk2 server runs.

• a backup of the database is done.

If the service stop during an upgrade and does not automatically start again, error messages are shown.

When upgrading ToolsTalk 2 from 2.12 or earlier versions and Atlas Copco Data Communication (ACDC) is already installed, make sure that the controller port is pointing to the same port that ACDC was installed on. If you are installing ACDC for the first time and want to use another port than your current controller port in your ToolsTalk 2 version, then change the controller port as described in the following procedure.

In the configuration files, controller port is named as HubPort.

In ToolsTalk.Server.SelfHostService.exe.config(ClickOnce/Client/Server) or ToolsTalk.Standalone.exe.config(Station Setup), change the controller port to the correct port number <add key="HubPort" value="XXXX" />

Upgrading ToolsTalk2 from 2.20 to 2.21

Before start of the upgrade, make sure that:

• the ToolsTalk2 server runs.

• a backup of the database is done.

• the installation of ACDC is version 2.5 or above.

• the existing ToolsTalk2 clients are removed.

After upgrade:

• Install the new ToolsTalk2 2.21 clients.

Installation - Internal

• Installing OpenJDK

Installing OpenJDK

Configuration

• Getting started
  • Starting
  • Controllers
    • Adding Controllers
    • Managing the Controller List
  • Saving Changes in Parameters and Configurations
  • Managing the Workspace Windows
  • User Interface - Workspace With Controller Overview
• Configuration for PF6000 and PF8
  • Quality Integrated Fastening Accessories (QIF)
  • Working with the Tightening Program Tab
    • Tightening Strategies
      • TurboTight
      • Quick Step
      • Two Step
      • Three Step
      • External Result
        • Results from External Tools
          • Setting Up an External Tool
          • Configuring the External Results Without Tool Connected
      • Pulsing Tool Strategies
        • Pulse Tightening Program
        • Pulse Tightening with Direct Driven Electrical Tools
        • Tightening using the TensorPulse Program
      • Trigger Lost
      • STwrench Strategies
        • STwrench introduction
        • STwrench Start Step Parameters
        • STwrench Rundown Step Parameters
        • STwrench Tightening Step Parameters
        • STwrench Stop Step Parameters
        • STwrench Loosening
      • Multistep Tightening Strategy
        • Tightening Program Menu
        • Properties Sub-Tab
        • Adding a Multistep Program
        • Tightening Editor
          • Tightening Steps
          • Step Monitors
          • Step Restrictions
          • Deleting a Multistep Program
          • STB Tools and Multistep
          • Result Reporters
          • Multistep Template
    • Step Configuration Stages
      • True Angle Compensation
      • Current Monitoring
      • Start Stage
      • Rundown Stage
        • Rundown Introduction
        • Rundown Selftap, Thread Cutting To Torque
        • Rundown Torque Limits
        • Rundown Angle Limits
        • Post View Torque
        • Rundown Parameters
        • Time Monitoring
          • Detailed NOK reason
      • Stop Stage
      • Loosening a Screw
      • Stage Parameter Descriptions
        • Target Torque Limits
        • Target Angle Limits
        • Torque Compensation
        • Residual Torque Correlation Factor
        • Premature Torque Loss Detection
    • Creating a Tightening Program
    • Tightening Program Configuration - General Parameters
      • Tightening Program History
      • Attachment Tuning
    • Importing a Tightening Program
    • Deleting a Tightening Program
    • Copying and Pasting
    • Global Tightening Program
      • Converting a Local Tightening Program into a Global Tightening Program
      • Converting a Global Tightening Program into a Local Tightening Program
    • Comparing Tightening Programs
    • Approval Statuses
  • Working with the Batch Sequence Tab
    • Batch Sequence Configuration Workspace
    • Batch Sequence Configuration Menu
    • Adding a New Batch to a Batch Sequence
    • Copying and Pasting
    • Exporting a Batch Sequence
    • Importing a Batch Sequence
    • Deleting a Batch in a Batch Sequence
  • Working with the Configurations Tab
    • Adding a Configuration
    • Importing a Configuration
    • Deleting a Configuration
    • Accessory Components
      • Output Signal Configuration
      • Input Signal Configuration
      • Input and Output Combination
    • Configuration Types
      • Internal I/O
      • I/O Expander
      • Operator Panel
      • Socket Selector
        • Viewing/Editing or Creating a Socket Selector Configuration
        • Socket Selector Control Switch
      • Stacklight
      • Scanner
      • Indicatorbox
        • Configuring the Indicatorbox
      • Tool Configuration
        • Tool Configuration - Properties Menu
        • Tool Configuration - General Configuration
        • Tool Configuration - Direction Switch
        • Tool Configuration - Function Button
        • Tool Configuration - Tool LEDs
        • Tool Configuration - Buzzer
        • Configuring the Tool Accessory Bus
          • Configuring the Tool Location System Tag (TLS)
          • Configuring the Extended Human Machine Interface (EHMI)
          • Configuring the ST Selector
        • Configuration of the Open End
        • Tool Configuration - Vibrator
      • General Virtual Station
        • Enabling and Disabling the Tightening Settings
        • Configuring Live Result Settings
  • Working with the Controller Information Tab
    • Controller Information and IAM Menu
    • Software Menu
    • Licenses
    • Hardware Configuration
    • Export and Import
    • Automated Backup
    • System Health Monitor
    • Server Connection Status
  • Working with the Fieldbus and SoftPLC Tab
    • Overview Configuration Tab
      • Fieldbus settings
        • Fieldbus Parameters General
        • Fieldbus parameters for ProfinetIO and ProfinetIO M40
        • Fieldbus parameters for EtherNet/IP and EtherNet/IP M40
        • Fieldbus parameters for DeviceNet
        • Fieldbus parameters for Profibus
        • Fieldbus parameters for CC Link
        • Fieldbus parameters for CC Link IE
      • SoftPLC settings
        • Changing the Offset
      • Fieldbus Virtual Station Mapping Configuration
      • Viewing a Fieldbus Map assigned to a Virtual Station
      • Assigning a Fieldbus Map to a Virtual Station
      • Automatic Placement of Items in the Fieldbus Map
      • Automatic Placement of Fieldbus Maps in the Process Data Frame
    • Fieldbus Overview
      • Fieldbus Configuration Parameters
      • Fieldbus Definitions
    • Fieldbus Requirements
    • SoftPLC Overview
    • SoftPLC Requirements
    • Fieldbus Configuration Tab
      • Creating a New Fieldbus Map
      • Importing a Fieldbus Map
      • Deleting a Fieldbus Map
      • Creating a Fieldbus Signal Configuration
      • Editing or Viewing an Item in the Fieldbus Map
      • Deleting Items From the Fieldbus Map
      • Exporting a Fieldbus Map
    • SoftPLC Configuration Tab
      • Creating a New SoftPLC Project
      • Importing a SoftPLC Project Template
      • Creating SoftPLC User Data
      • Creating SoftPLC Signal Configurations
  • Working with the Settings Tab
    • Preferences
      • PIN Settings
        • Configuring the PIN
        • Accessing the Controller When Locked By PIN
        • PIN Code for Station Setup
      • Tool Service Alarms
    • Server Connections
      • Controller Communication with the License Server
      • Controller Communication with the ToolsNet Server
      • Configuring the Remote Logging Connection
    • Controller Date and Time
    • Events Menu
      • Event Configuration
      • Adding Events to the Library
    • Extended Logging
  • Working with the Sources Tab
    • Source Tightening Overview
    • Creating a Source Tightening
    • Creating a Source Batch
    • Significant Positions
      • Configuring Significant Positions to Read in Barcode String
      • Combining Identifier Strings
      • Saved Positions
    • Copying and Pasting
    • Exporting a Source Batch or a Source Tightening
    • Importing a Source Batch or a Source Tightening
  • Working with the Tools Tab
    • Handheld Tool Configuration
    • Tools - QA calibration
  • Working with the Virtual Station Tab
    • Virtual Station Overview
    • Assigning License Types and Features to a Virtual Station
    • Assigning a Tool to a Virtual Station
    • Assigning a Task to a Virtual Station
    • Assigning Accessories to a Virtual Station
      • Adding an accessory to a Virtual Station
      • Unassigning an Accessory from a Virtual Station
      • Configuring I/O
    • Assigning a General Virtual Station Configuration
    • Tool Configuration in a Virtual Station
    • Virtual Station - Properties
    • Fieldbus Mapping in a Virtual Station
      • Fieldbus Diagnostics
    • Virtual Station - Protocols
      • Open Protocol
    • Virtual Station - Diagnostics
      • Digital Signal Diagnostics
      • Normal Operations
      • Monitor Digital Signals
      • Force Digital Signals
    • Virtual Station - Manual mode
      • Configuring Manual Mode
      • Triggering Manual Mode
• Configuration for FlexSystem and StepSync
  • Working with the StepSync System
  • Working with the Hardware Configuration Tab
    • Tool Box for StepSync
    • Tool Box for FlexSystem
    • Channel Numbering
  • Working with the Tightening Program Tab
    • Tightening Program Menu
    • Multistep Tightening Introduction
      • Tightening Program History
    • Adding a Multistep Program
    • Copying and Pasting
    • Importing a Multistep Program
    • Deleting a Multistep Program
    • Comparing Multistep Tightening Programs
    • Global Tightening Program
    • Tightening Editor
      • Tightening Steps
      • Step Monitors
      • Step Restrictions
      • Sync Point
      • Utilities
      • Result Reporters
      • Multistep Template
    • Multistep Tightening Program Properties
    • Approval Statuses
  • Working with the Sync Mode Tab
    • Adding a Sync Mode
    • Deleting a Sync Mode
    • Handling Tightening Sync Mode Configuration
      • Reject management
    • Handling Loosening Sync Mode Configuration
    • Running a Loosening Sync Mode
    • Copying and Pasting
    • Exporting a Sync Mode
    • Importing a Sync Mode
  • Working with the Batch Sequence Tab
    • Batch Sequence Configuration Workspace
    • Batch Sequence Configuration Menu
    • Adding a New Batch to a Batch Sequence
    • Copying and Pasting
    • Exporting a Batch Sequence
    • Importing a Batch Sequence
    • Deleting a Batch in a Batch Sequence
  • Working with the Sources Tab
    • Source Tightening Overview
    • Creating a Source Tightening
    • Creating a Source Batch
    • Significant Positions
      • Configuring Significant Positions to Read in Barcode String
      • Combining Identifier Strings
      • Saved Positions
    • Copying and Pasting
    • Exporting a Source Batch or a Source Tightening
    • Importing a Source Batch or a Source Tightening
  • Working with the Configurations Tab
    • Adding a Configuration
    • Importing a Configuration
    • Deleting a Configuration
    • Configuration Types
      • Internal I/O
      • I/O Expander
      • Operator Panel
      • Stacklight
      • Indicatorbox
        • Configuring the Indicatorbox
      • Tool Configuration
      • Scanner
        • Scanner Configuration
      • Socket Selector
        • Viewing/Editing or Creating a Socket Selector Configuration
        • Socket Selector Control Switch
      • General Virtual Station
  • Working with the Tools Tab
  • Working with the Virtual Station Tab
    • Virtual Station Overview
    • Virtual Station - Properties
    • Assigning License Types and Features to a Virtual Station
    • Assigning a Task to a Virtual Station
    • Virtual Station - Protocols
      • Open Protocol
    • Fieldbus Mapping in a Virtual Station
      • Fieldbus Diagnostics
    • Assigning Accessories to a Virtual Station
      • Adding an Accessory to a Virtual Station
    • Unassigning an Accessory from a Virtual Station
    • Assigning a General Virtual Station Configuration
  • Working with the Controller Information Tab
    • Controller Information and IAM Menu
    • Software Menu
    • Licenses
    • Hardware Configuration
    • Export and Import
    • Automated Backup
    • System Health Monitor
    • Server Connection Status
  • Working with the Settings Tab
    • Preferences
      • PIN Settings
        • Configuring the PIN
        • Accessing the Controller When Locked By PIN
        • PIN Code for Station Setup
      • Tool service alarms
    • Server Connections
      • Controller Communication with the License Server
      • Controller Communication with the ToolsNet Server
      • Configuring the Remote Logging Connection
    • Controller Date and Time
    • Events Menu
      • Event Configuration
      • Adding Events to the Library
    • Extended Logging
  • Working with Fieldbus, SoftPLC and Acyclic Data Tab
    • Fieldbus Overview
      • Fieldbus Configuration Parameters
      • Fieldbus Definitions
      • Fieldbus Data Types
      • Fieldbus Sizes
    • Overview Configuration Tab
      • Fieldbus settings
        • Fieldbus Parameters General
          • Configuring tightening results without handshake protocol
        • Fieldbus parameters for DeviceNet
        • Fieldbus parameters for EtherNet/IP and EtherNet/IP M40
        • Fieldbus parameters for ProfinetIO
        • Fieldbus parameters for Profibus
        • Fieldbus parameters for CC Link
        • Fieldbus parameters for CC Link IE
        • Acyclic Data in General Fieldbus Settings
          • Adding Data Instance Size
            • Deleting an Acyclic Fieldbus Mapping
      • SoftPLC settings
        • Changing the Offset
      • Virtual Station Mapping Configuration
        • Adding a Fieldbus Mapping
        • Adding an Acyclic Fieldbus Mapping
          • Editing Start and End Instances
        • Viewing a Fieldbus Map assigned to a Virtual Station
    • Fieldbus Configuration Tab
      • Creating, Importing and Deleting a Fieldbus Map
        • Creating a New Fieldbus Map
        • Importing a Fieldbus Map
        • Deleting a Fieldbus Map
      • Creating a Fieldbus Signal Configuration
        • Fieldbus Configuration Parameters
        • Async Data
          • Tightening Results in Async Data
          • Configuring Async Data
      • Understanding the Fieldbus Configuration and the Fieldbus Map
      • Automatic Placement of Fieldbus Maps in the Process Data Frame
      • Automatic Placement of Items in the Fieldbus Map
      • Editing or Viewing an Item in the Fieldbus Map
      • Deleting Items From the Fieldbus Map
      • Exporting a Fieldbus Map
    • Working with Acyclic Fieldbus Configuration
      • Acyclic Data Configuration Overview
        • Adding a New Acyclic Data Configuration
          • Acyclic Data Configuration Menu
          • Configure Acyclic Data
            • Common Area Overview
              • Adding Acyclic Result Configuration in Common Area
              • Deleting Acyclic Result Configuration from Common Area
            • Bolt or Channel Area Overview
              • Adding Acyclic Result Configuration in the Bolt or Channel Area
              • Creating Copies in the Bolt or Channel Area
              • Deleting Acyclic Result Configuration from Bolt or Channel Area
      • Example of a Tightening Result
    • SoftPLC Configuration Tab
      • SoftPLC Overview
      • Creating SoftPLC Signal Configurations
      • SoftPLC Virtual Station Mapping Configuration
      • Creating a New SoftPLC Project
        • Creating SoftPLC User Data
        • Setting Up SoftPLC Communications
      • Importing a SoftPLC Project Template
• Working with Push Configuration Changes
  • Pushing Configurations to a Controller
  • Reverting Controller Configurations
• Working with the Libraries Tab
  • Libraries - Distribution List
  • Tightening Program Library
    • Tightening Program Library Introduction
    • Tightening Program Library Workspace
    • Tightening Program Library - Adding a Global Tightening Program
    • Tightening Program Library - Deleting a Global Tightening Program
    • Tightening Program Library - Distributing Global Tightening Programs
      • Tightening program library - Distribution and Update
      • Tightening Program Library - Adding a Global Program to the Distribution List
      • Tightening Program Library - Removing a Global Program Subscription from the Distribution List
    • Tightening Program Library - Updating a Global Tightening Program
    • Tightening program library - Converting a local tightening program to a global program
  • Global Configurations Library
    • Configurations library introduction
    • Global Configurations Workspace
    • Global Configurations Library - Creating or Importing a Global Configuration
    • Global Configurations Library - Deleting a Global Configuration
    • Global Configurations Library - Creating a Global Configuration From An Existing
    • Global Configurations Library - Distributing a Global Configuration
    • Global Configurations Library - Editing a Global Configuration
    • Global Configurations Library - Removing a Global Configuration Subscription From the Distribution List
  • FIeldbus Configuration Library
    • Fieldbus Configuration Workspace
    • Fieldbus Configuration Library - Creating or Importing a Global Fieldbus Configuration
    • Fieldbus Configuration Library - Deleting a Global Fieldbus Configuration
    • Fieldbus Configuration Library - Creating a Global Fieldbus Configuration from an Existing Fieldbus Configuration
    • Fieldbus Configuration Library - Distributing a Global Fieldbus Configuration
    • Fieldbus Configuration Library - Editing a Global Fieldbus Configuration
    • Fieldbus Configuration Library - Exporting a Global Fieldbus Configuration
    • Fieldbus Configuration Library - Removing a Fieldbus Configuration Subscription from the Distribution List
  • Global Settings Library
    • Global Settings Library - Creating or importing a Global Event configuration
    • Global Settings Library - Deleting a Global Events configuration
    • Global Settings Library - Distributing a Global configuration
    • Global Configurations Library - Removing a Global Configuration Subscription From the Distribution List
    • Global Settings Library - Editing a Global Event configuration
    • Global Settings Library - Exporting a Global Event configuration
  • Program Templates
    • Program Templates Workspace
    • Importing a Tightening Program Template
  • Controller Configuration Library
    • Controller Library Introduction
    • Controller Library Workspace
    • Controller Configuration Library - Creating a New Controller Template
    • Controller Configuration Library - Deleting Controller a Template
    • Controller Configuration Library - Creating a Template From an Existing Controller
    • Controller Configuration Library - Distributing a Controller Template
    • Controller Configuration Library - Editing or Configuring a Controller Template
    • Controller Configuration Library - Exporting a Controller Template
    • Controller Configuration Library - Importing a Controller Template
  • Global Sync Mode Library
    • Global Sync Mode Library Workspace
    • Global Sync Mode Library - Creating a Global Sync Mode
    • Global Sync Mode Library - Importing a Distributed Sync Mode
    • Global Sync Mode Library - Deleting a Global Sync Mode
    • Global Sync Mode Library - Distributing a Global Sync Mode
    • Global Sync Mode Library - Removing a Global Sync Mode Subscription From the Distribution List
    • Global Sync Mode Library - Editing a Global Sync Mode
  • Program Approval
• Working with the System Administration Tab
  • Controller Software and Data Management
    • Introduction to Controller Software and Data Management
    • Exporting and Importing
    • Updating Controller Software
    • Switching Controller Software
    • Generating a Controller Software Report
    • Managing Custom Sections
  • Scheduled Tasks
    • Administrating Scheduled Tasks
    • Controller Selection
    • Export Controller Configuration
    • Import Controller Configuration
    • Upload Controller Software
    • Database Maintenance
    • Push Controller Configuration
    • Backup License Distributions
      • Restoring the License Distributions from a Backup
  • Functionality Management System (FMS)
    • Functionality Management System Introduction
    • Functionality Management System Definitions
    • Editing the Distribution of License Types and Features
    • Distribution of Feature Items
      • Editing the Distribution of License Types and Features
    • Managing License Distributions
  • User Groups
    • User Groups Overview
    • User Group Prerequisites
    • Creating, Deleting or Editing a User Group
    • User Group Permissions Menu
    • Folder User Rights
    • Controller User Rights
    • Global Functions User Rights
  • Program Approval
    • Sending a Program for Approval
    • Program Approval Workspace
      • Approval Statuses
      • Approving or Rejecting a Program

Getting started

• Starting
• Controllers
  • Adding Controllers
  • Managing the Controller List
• Saving Changes in Parameters and Configurations
• Managing the Workspace Windows
• User Interface - Workspace With Controller Overview

Starting

If the ToolsTalk 2 client is installed, the application can be started:

Controllers

Controller Types

Apart from the controllers that are supported and configurable using ToolsTalk 2, there is the capability to show other controller types in the Controller List and some limited information about these. The controllers which aren't configurable can launch the relevant software through ToolsTalk 2, where they can be further configured.

The controller type ToolsControl is based on a PF8 controller, without any hardware. ToolsControl is a virtual controller with a collection of applications that operate in a Docker cluster with no need to use Fieldbus, SoftPLC, Internal I/O, Scanners and so further. ToolsControl makes it possible to set up a system without installing and configuring a complete cloud-like environment separately. The ToolsControl system includes tightening controllers that are created on-demand and managed by the ToolsControl Portal and the other services.

The different controller types are represented with an icon in the All Controllers list.

Controller Information

The following is an example of the information that a Power Focus 4000, or a Power Macs 4000 controller can display. An Unsupported Controller will not display this information..

• Application Boot Software Version

• Controller Serial Number

• Protocol Version

• RBU Serial Number

• RBU Type

• Software version

Tool Information

The information below is displayed under Tools in ToolsTalk 2. What will be shown here is configured in the respective controller software.

• Identifier

• Serial Number

• Model Type

• Service Date

• Calibration Date

• Tightening Count

• Tool Type

• Tightenings Since Service

• Application Code Version

• Boot Code Version

To receive tool information, the controllers will need to be connected to ACDC. For further information please see the ToolsTalk 2 documentation.

Adding Controllers

Controllers connected to ToolsTalk 2 may be visible in the Plant structure .

The plant structure view is empty if no controllers are connected to ToolsTalk 2, or if user rights do not allow access to folders or controllers.

ToolsControl is added to ToolsTalk2 through the ToolsControl portal.

Connection Status

• If you enter the IP address of an already connected controller in the Connect controller window, the message Controller already connected and online is displayed.

• The message Waiting for controller to come online is displayed while the connection is being established.

• The message Controller online is displayed when the connection to the controller is established.

• The message ToolsTalk failed to connect to controller. Please verify IP address/DNS name is displayed if the connection failed.

A controller can also be connected to the ToolsTalk 2 application via the web GUI or controller GUI.

This procedure is described in the controller specific documentation.

Managing the Controller List

The Plant structure workspace default view displays All controllers. The All controllers view contains all the controllers currently connected to the ToolsTalk 2 server, regardless of whether they are online or offline. Custom Sections is a subsection of All Controllers ordered into folders.

Selecting a Custom Sections folder

On the top of the controller list, click the options button, and select Custom Sections and then select the appropriate folder.

Selecting a Controller

Offline controller names are struck-through.

A controller in offline status may display old and outdated information if changes have been made through another controller interface other than ToolsTalk 2.

It is possible for several ToolsTalk 2 users to access the same controller. If an attempt is made to select a controller, which is already selected by another ToolsTalk 2 user, a modal dialog box is displayed with the following warning message:

Other users are currently active in the system. Parameter values may be changed without notice.

Select OK to close the dialog box and to continue.

Searching for Controllers

In the Plant structure workspace there is a field for searching for controllers in the controller list.

In the search field, enter at least two letters of the controller name.

It is possible to search for the controller name or type.

Remote Controller Restart

In certain circumstances it may be required to make a complete power on reset (POR) of the controller.

The following describes how to make a remote POR from ToolsTalk 2:

It is only possible to make a remote restart on a controller that is online and connected to the ToolsTalk 2 application server. Offline controller names are struck-through.

Saving Changes in Parameters and Configurations

When a controller has a status of On-line, it automatically updates ToolsTalk 2 if any changes are made in the web GUI or in the controller GUI.

Any changes made in ToolsTalk 2 are automatically saved but are not copied to the controller. A Push copies changes to the controller and is executed by an active command.

A push indicator is displayed beside the controller name in the plant structure workspace to indicate that configuration changes have been made in ToolsTalk 2 but not yet copied to the controller.

A push can be made in several ways:

• Select the Push indicator icon next to the controller name in the controller list.

• Click the Push command button in the system menu bar to start copying changes from ToolsTalk 2 to one or more controllers. A shortcut menu opens to select affected controllers

• Right click on a controller name in the plant structure workspace and select the Push command button in the shortcut menu. Changes are copied from ToolsTalk 2 to the one selected controller.

It is not possible to make a Push to a controller which has a status of Off-line.

Managing the Workspace Windows

The workspace for plant structure and reports both involve the selection of a single controller for further work. The workspace can be minimized or maximized to increase the space for the controller workspace by either, dragging as described and shown in the image below, or by selecting the Plant structure icon .

Minimizing and Maximizing the Workspace View

Filtering and Sorting the Data Grid

The data grid columns in the workspace windows can be sorted and filtered.

Search Functionality

It is possible to search for a specific content in the tabs in the Plant structure , Libraries and the System Administration tabs. This functionality is not available for the Scheduled Task and User Groups tabs in the System Administration tab.

Multi-Sorting Functionality

It is possible to sort the data grid columns in an ascending or descending order (for example, based on index,alphabetical order and time and date and so on) and assign a priority for which column gets sorted first, second and so on.

User Interface - Workspace With Controller Overview

After selecting a controller and selecting a controller menu icon, the controller workspace can show the following information.

A	A selected controller in the Plant structure workspace
B	Controller name in the controller workspace. The name is identical to the selected controller name in the Plant structure
C	Name of the selected controller menu icon
D	List of configurations with overview information in the controller workspace
E	Controller menu icons
F	A row of command buttons in the controller workspace. The type of command buttons vary depending on the controller menu icon selected
G	Selected controller menu icon. Highlighted with a yellow border

The workspace overview shows either a list of configurations or shows menus with parameter values. If a list of configurations is shown, the next level, the Menu level is accessed by a double-click on a configuration name.

In the overview, a warning icon or an error icon will show when there is a warning or an error of the configuration. If there are both warnings and errors, only error icon will show.

Configuration for PF6000 and PF8

• Quality Integrated Fastening Accessories (QIF)
• Working with the Tightening Program Tab
  • Tightening Strategies
    • TurboTight
    • Quick Step
    • Two Step
    • Three Step
    • External Result
      • Results from External Tools
        • Setting Up an External Tool
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      • Pulse Tightening Program
      • Pulse Tightening with Direct Driven Electrical Tools
      • Tightening using the TensorPulse Program
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      • STwrench introduction
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      • Tightening Program Menu
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  • Step Configuration Stages
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      • Rundown Introduction
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      • Rundown Parameters
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        • Detailed NOK reason
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    • Stage Parameter Descriptions
      • Target Torque Limits
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  • Creating a Tightening Program
  • Tightening Program Configuration - General Parameters
    • Tightening Program History
    • Attachment Tuning
  • Importing a Tightening Program
  • Deleting a Tightening Program
  • Copying and Pasting
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    • Converting a Global Tightening Program into a Local Tightening Program
  • Comparing Tightening Programs
  • Approval Statuses
• Working with the Batch Sequence Tab
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• Working with the Sources Tab
  • Source Tightening Overview
  • Creating a Source Tightening
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  • Virtual Station - Manual mode
    • Configuring Manual Mode
    • Triggering Manual Mode

Quality Integrated Fastening Accessories (QIF)

The QIF (Quality Integrated Fastening) is a series of accessories used for communication between a controller and operator. The configuration of QIF accessories is available in the Configurations section .

Working with the Tightening Program Tab

The list has the following columns:

The field Changed by can be a registered ToolsTalk 2 user, as it is done via the ToolsTalk 2 GUI.

The field Controller updated by can be a registered ToolsTalk 2 user, via the web-GUI or via the controller-GUI.

The following columns can be filtered by texts in the search box: Name, Strategy, Description, Target and Changed by.

Tightening Strategies

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

The tightening strategies require a target which is either a Target torque or a Target angle value and the selection options depend on the strategy and on the tool. All other parameters can be configured to optimize the tightening.

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.

TurboTight

TurboTight is the default tightening strategy and it is designed to perform a very fast and ergonomic tightening based on the tool’s maximum speed (Tool max speed). This strategy requires only the Target torque to be set to perform the tightening. Depending on the joint properties, for example if the joint is very stiff or very soft, a different tightening strategy might be needed.

If the TurboTight strategy gives unwanted results, a tip is to look at how the Rundown complete is set. A Rundown complete set too high could give the TurboTight strategy too little time to work on the necessary calculations in the Tightening step and result in an overshoot. The objective should be to set the Rundown complete as close to snug as possible.

A Rundown speed set too high could also cause the TurboTight to have too little time to work on the necessary calculations in the Tightening step, resulting in an overshoot. This is even more important if the joint is very stiff.

The table below lists all the parameters for the Turbotight tightening strategy. Some parameters are mandatory, some are optional and some are conditional.

The conditional parameters are not shown in the configuration menu if the condition is not valid, this is also the case when certain functions are disabled.