Working with the Tools Tab

On the Tools tab , a list of tools connected to the controller is displayed. The menus displayed will differ between the controllers for fixtured tools, and the controllers for handheld tools, providing detailed information about the connected tools.

In the menu Settings, tool alarms can be set. Trigger points for these alarms are taken from the Tool menu.

Viewing the tool menu

Select a controller in the Plant structure workspace .
Go to the Tool tab.

A list of tools connected to the controller is displayed.
Double-click on one of the tools in the table for more detailed information and to access the Service Settings.

How to connect a tool or how to make a wireless pairing is described in the controller manual.

Tool table columns
Column	Description
Tool type	Describes the type of the tool.
Model	A detailed model number of the tool.
Serial number	The serial number of the tool.
MAC address	The MAC address is only visible if the tool has got a MAC address.
Software version	The software version of the tool.
Max torque	The maximum torque value the tool can produce.
Max torque with TurboTight	The maximum torque value the tool can produce when using the TurboTight strategy. Applicable only to certain tools.
Max torque with TensorPulse	The maximum torque value the tool can produce when using the TensorPulse strategy. Applicable only to certain tools.
Max speed	The maximum rotation speed of the tool.
Next calibration	Date for the next calibration of the tool.
Virtual station	The name of the virtual station to which the tool is connected.

General information

The menu is valid for a controller that supports fixtured tools or handheld tools.

General tool information
Information	Description
Model	Tool model denomination.
Serial number	Tool serial number.
MAC address	The MAC address is only visible if the tools has got a MAC address.
Product number	The same as ordering number.
Software version	Tool software version number.

If the tool is an STwrench, the following information is displayed:

STwrench general tool information
Information	Description
Model	Tool model denomination.
Serial number	Tool serial number.
STwrench serial number	Tool serial number.
Software version	Tool software version number.
Radio module software version	Software version number.

The general tool information is provided by the tool itself to the controller and to ToolsTalk 2.

Limits

The menu is valid for a controller that supports fixtured tools or handheld tools.

Tool limit information
Information	Description
Gear ratio	The ratio of the angular velocity of the input gear to the angular velocity of the output gear.
Max Torque	The maximum torque the tool can use for a tightening.
Max Torque with Tensor Pulse	The maximum torque the tool can use for a tightening using the TensorPulse strategy. Applicable only to certain tools.
Max Torque with TurboTight	The maximum torque the tool can use for a tightening using the TurboTight strategy. Only applicable for SR31 tools.
Max speed	The maximum rotation speed of the tool.

The tool limit information is provided by the tool itself to the controller and to ToolsTalk 2.

If the tool is a STwrench, the following information is available:

Tool limit information for STwrench
Information	Description
Max Torque	The maximum torque the tool can use for a tightening or loosening.
Min Torque	The minimum torque the tool can use for a tightening or loosening.

Connection

Connection to the controller and to which virtual station it is assigned.

Calibration / Torque adjustment factor

The menu is valid for a controller that supports fixtured tools or handheld tools and is used to control how well a tool corresponds to a reference transducer and how to adjust differences.

The calibration value is stored in the tool's memory and is used to adjust the torque value given by the tool’s torque transducer so that the correct torque value is displayed on the controller. The controller displays last calibration date.

Tool calibration is carried out at the controller and uses a torque reference transducer. This process is described in the Power Focus 6000 manual.

Store the new calibration value in the tool's memory by entering the calculated value in the Calibration value parameter entry box, and then click Set.

Tool calibration information
Parameter	Description
Last calibrated	Date for last calibration.
Calibration value	Enter the measured and calculated value into the parameter entry box.
Next calibration	Due date for next calibration.
Set	Stores the entered values.

If the tool is a TBP, the following information is displayed:

TBP Torque adjustment factor
Parameter	Description
Last calibrated	Date for last calibration.
Torque adjustment factor	Enter the torque adjustment factor in %.
Set	Stores the entered values.

If the tool is a STwrench, the following information is displayed:

STwrench calibration information
Parameter	Description
Transducer calibration date	Date for last calibration.
Gyro calibration date	Date for last calibration.
Calibration alarm date

Maintenance

The tool stores a service interval number and counts how many tightenings that can be performed before the next tool maintenance or service should be performed.

Tool maintenance information
Parameter	Description
Last service	Date and time when last service was performed. The last service date is set at the repair workshop. The Last service date is set to current date and time when the Reset button is pressed.
Total tightenings at service	The Total tightenings at service is the total number of tightenings performed by the tool since it was first used. This value is updated at service, and will remain the same until the next service.
Remaining tightenings	Total number of tightenings left until the service interval is reached.
Service interval	Number of tightenings to be performed before the next service. Can be set in multiples of 10 000.
Service interval pulses	pulse tools only] Number of pulses to be performed before the next service. Can be set in multiples of 10 000.
Remaining pulses	[pulse tools only] Total number of pulses left until the service interval is reached.
Reset service counter/data	The Reset command resets the counter and sets the Last service date to the current date. For TBP tools the oil status will also be reset.
Set	The command stores the value entered in the Service interval parameter entry field and adjusts the value to a multiple of 10 000.

Tool TAG information

This tool information is only available if the tool type is an STwrench.

STwrench tool information
Parameter	Description
TAG id	The programmable RFID TAG identification number that is programmed into the End-fitting tool (Socket).
Torque correction coefficient	In certain cases, extensions may be needed to fit the application. In this case the wrench measurement must be compensated to show a correct value. To calculate the correction coefficient, please refer to the STwrench user guide, printed matter nr 9836 4134 01 edition 2.12. The parameter is stored in the RFID TAG in the End-fitting tool.
Angle correction coefficient	In certain cases, extensions may be needed to fit the application. In this case the wrench measurement must be compensated to show a correct value. To calculate the correction coefficient, please refer to the STwrench user guide, printed matter nr 9836 4134 01 edition 2.12. The parameter is stored in the RFID TAG in the End-fitting tool.
Nominal torque	The smartHEAD of the STwrench contains the torque transducer and defines the wrench’s nominal torque, please refer to the STwrench user guide, printed matter nr 9836 4134 01 edition 2.12.

NOTICE

The correction coefficients alter the STwrench measurement. It may cause an improper reading. Please refer to the STwrench user guide, printed matter nr 9836 4134 01 edition 2.12, before making any corrections.

Battery

The menu is available for battery tools. Shows battery information and battery health status.

Parameter	Description
State of charge (0-4)	The more charged, the higher the number.
State of health (0-2)	The better the health, the higher the number.

Health

The menu provides data from environmental monitors. The equipment measures parameters regularly and stores them.

Tool health monitor
Parameter	Description	Value
Refresh	Command button: read tool value.
History	Command button: History window opens to display latest temperature readings.
Tool motor temperature	Latest temperature recording expressed in month/day/year hours:minutes:seconds.	Degree C or F
Tool electronics temperature	Latest temperature recording expressed in month/day/year hours:minutes:seconds.	Degree C or F
Tool pulse unit temperature	Latest temperature recording expressed in month/day/year hours:minutes:seconds.	Degree C or F

Zero offset and shunt limits

Only available for tools used with a StepSync controller

A tool can have one main and one secondary torque transducers. For each torque transducer, the limits show here.

Information	Description
Shunt Limit	Maximum allowed measured shunt calibration value in %.
Shunt Drift Limit	Maximum allowed change in measured shunt calibration value in %.
Zero Offset Limit	Maximum allowed Zero offset compensation in %.
Zero Offset Drift Limit	Maximum allowed change in the zero offset compensation in %.

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