Introduction

In this section, you can find the basic information about the product and also the formatting conventions used in the topics.

General Description

ToolsTalk 2, the new generation software in controller programming, is ready to take your line management to the next level. The client-server based software solution is geared to provide 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 amount of unique features. Tailored to fit your needs and optimized to get the job done. It allows you to delegate additional features at any time to respective stations, through the embedded simple Functionality Management System (FMS). With 100% customizable user rights, you maintain quality control in complex production systems and increase uptime in production critical operations.

Features

• Configuration master of PowerFocus6000, PF6 FlexSystem, accessories, multistep, Fieldbus and Soft plc

• Traces analysis and export

• Line structure management

• Active directory and user administration

• Embedded Functionality Management System

• Programs library containing full history

• Offline and Global programming

• Line software visibility and management

Benefits

• Reduced training needed due to simple and user friendly interface

• Reduced defects with global programs and error notifications

• Efficient new product introduction through quick and easy line configuration

• Improved productivity due to visibility and traceability on program changes

• Increased uptime due to live results analysis and line software management

• Full line control thanks to 100% customizable user access permissions

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.
	Compare Configuration Select configuration files to compare.
	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. E.g. 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 three 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.

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 such as Soft PLC and Step Sync, 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

In this section, you can find information to help with the initial installation of the product, or upgrading from one version to another.

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:

• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8 or newer

• 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 (x86)\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 install the ClickOnce application, Server, Client or Station Setup and help you with setting up an SQL server, enabling the Microsoft MSMQ messaging function, configuring Atlas Copco Data Communication, and installing JAVA .

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

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.

During the installation of Atlas Copco Data Communication , you will need to add the user name and password that were created during the SQL Server installation. When the installation of Atlas Copco Data Communication is complete, you will need to enable the Microsoft MSMQ Server.

If you need to troubleshoot Atlas Copco Data Communication, check the Atlas Copco Data Communication Installation Guide, or alternatively the Atlas Copco Data Communication logs.

Enabling Microsoft MSMQ Server

For Desktop Version of Windows 10

If you need to troubleshoot ACDC, check the ACDC Installation Guide, or alternatively the Atlas Copco Data Communication logs.

For Server Version of Windows

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.

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 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.

Server Settings

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. 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.

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.

Licensing for Station Setup

Station Setup is a special version of the ToolsTalk 2 software, where all components are located on the machine versus the traditional setup where the back-end is run on a dedicated server and the clients connect to the server.

The Station Setup also runs without a SQL server database connection and there is a built in limit of one connected controller at a time. Hence there is no need for licensing on number of connected controllers, but on the other hand it is a limited possibility for a customer to install it on more than one PC (without buying more licenses).

The licensing for ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup is handled by a 3rd party component from Flexera. The licensing component maintains a local trusted storage on the machine running the ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup. The path to the trusted storage is: C:\ProgramData\Atlas Copco\ToolsTalk StationSetup\License

Navigating to the FMS tab

Downloading License Request File

To activate the license in the licensing administration system, go to the Atlas Copco Customer License Portal and upload the downloaded License Request file through the Upload Capability Request function in the portal. The portal then returns a License Capability Response file (.bin file).

Uploading License Capability Response File

The ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup back-end, updates the local trusted storage and the event store with the new license information. After the upload, if the license has been successfully acquired, ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup client automatically restarts to apply the new licenses. When restarted, the ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup shall be licensed.

Downloading License Revoke-Request File

Uploading License Revoke-Response File

The ToolsTalk 2 Station Setup back-end, updates the local trusted storage and the event store with the new license information.

Downloading Revoke-Confirmation Response File

Upgrading ToolsTalk 2

Please make sure that the ToolsTalk2 server is running before starting the upgrade.

If during an upgrade, service is interrupted and does not restart automatically, messages describing the nature of error are displayed

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 please 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" />

   

Configuration

In this section, you can find detailed information about how to create, modify, and verify product settings.

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 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.

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.

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 Batch Sequence Tab

A Batch Sequence task is selected in a Virtual Station Task configuration, or by an external input source.

The tightening order can either follow a fixed scheme, or be left to the operator to decide in a free-order scheme. In either case, the sockets or signals can be used to communicate between the controller and the operator.

• A Batch consists of one tightening program, which is repeated a number of times.

• A Batch Sequence is an ordered set of batches, when the operation requires a combination of batches/tightening programs.

The columns contain the following information:

The field Changed by and Controller updated by can be a registered ToolsTalk 2 user, created in the ToolsTalk 2 interface.

Command	Description
Manage	Export: Exports the Batch Sequence in .json format. Delete: Removes selected Batch Sequence from the list. Mark the check box for one or more batch sequences and select Manage, and then Delete from the drop-down list. The selected Batch Sequences are removed and the list is updated. The list of configurations will show irregularities in the index number scheme when a configuration is deleted. Index numbers do not change. Adding a new configuration will attempt to find the lowest free index position for a configuration.
Add	Create or Import a new Batch Sequence.

The Batch Sequence name consists of an index number combined with optional characters. The index position cannot be changed. A new configuration is given lowest possible available index number. The index number is important when using sources and identifier numbers to be part of the task selection process.

Batch Sequence Configuration Workspace

The Batch Sequence configuration workspace shows the details of a single batch sequence with the following configuration menus:

• Basic settings, with configuration name and description.

• General settings, controlling the flow and order of tightenings.

• Sequence configuration, creates the batch sequence from individual tightening programs.

Batch Sequence Configuration Menu

A batch sequence is completed (and the tool may be locked) when either:

• All tightenings have been completed with an OK or NOK result.

• The Abort sequence signal terminates the task. Unperformed tightenings are reported with NOK result.

In the Sequence configuration menu, the different batches are combined into a batch sequence. A batch consists of one single tightening program that is repeated a number of times.

Each row in the Sequence configuration menu represents one single batch.

Adding a New Batch to a Batch Sequence

The new Batch Sequence will be issued the first free position in the sequence list. If there are no free slots it will be placed at the bottom of the list and assigned the lowest available index number. It is not possible to change the index number to rearrange the batch tightening order.

Copying and Pasting a Batch Sequence

Existing Batch Sequences can be copied and pasted on the same controller, or copied from one controller and then pasted to another.

Copy and Paste are only possible if they are performed on the same controller, or different controllers of the same type and running the same software version.

When you copy an existing Batch Sequence, any programs associated with the Batch Sequence are also copied. These configurations are only copies and can be changed as per requirements.

If there are no available slots, then the Batch Sequence will be added to the bottom of the list and assigned the lowest available index number. It is not possible to change the index number to rearrange the order.

Exporting a Batch Sequence

A Batch Sequence can be exported from one controller and imported to another.

Export and Import are only possible if they are performed on the same controller, or different controllers running the same software version and controller type.

When you export an existing batch sequence, any programs and modes associated with the batch sequence are also exported. These configurations are only copies and can be changed as per requirements.

Importing a Batch Sequence

A Batch Sequence can be exported from one controller and imported to another.

Export and Import are only possible if they are performed on the same controller, or different controllers running the same software version and controller type.

When you import an existing batch sequence, any programs and modes associated with the batch sequence are also imported. These configurations are only copies and can be changed as per requirements.

If there are no available slots, then the Batch Sequence will be added to the bottom of the list and assigned the lowest available index number. It is not possible to change the index number to rearrange the order.

Deleting a Batch in a Batch Sequence

When a batch is deleted from the batch sequence, the index sequence is compressed and updated, leaving no gaps. The index number of the deleted batch sequence will be assigned automatically to the next sequence that is created.

Working with the Configurations Tab

Scanners, Stacklights and Tools are just some of the examples of device types that are connected to the controller via the I/O bus. Multiple devices can be connected to the I/O bus and each type of device has its own set of configuration parameters. Before operation, the configurations must be assigned to a Virtual Station.

Viewing Existing Configurations

Adding a Configuration

Depending on selected type of device, each configuration has their own set of input and output signals. How to configure each type of device is described separately.

Importing a Configuration

Deleting a Configuration

The selected configurations are removed from the list.

A configuration can only be deleted when it is not assigned to a Virtual Station.

Accessory Components

The different accessory types have different functionality and various types of lamps, buttons, sirens and switches.

A	Component type (input)	B	Component identifier
C	Component type selection	D	Signal selection from a drop-down list
E	Component type (output)	F	Component type (input and output)
G	Output signal duration selection	H	Output signal duration time
I	Output signal flash selection On or Off switch	J	Input signal selection from a drop-down list

The selection of signals in the drop-down menu depends on the selected component.

Output Signal Configuration

An Output Signal can be mapped to a lamp, a stacklight, a siren, a buzzer or a terminal connector. The signal is valid during a programmable duration, or until the next tightening starts.

All the different accessories show where and how an output signal can be mapped.

Mapping an output signal to a position:

If the position is a stacklight, a Rotating option is also possible.

Input Signal Configuration

An input signal can be mapped to a button, switch or a terminal connector. The signals are continuously sampled by the controller.

Event input signals trigger the controller. One example is to press a push button and then release it.

State input signals are active as long as the signal is present. One example is a key switch. Another example is to press a push button and keep it pressed.

All the different accessories show where and how an input signal can be mapped.

Mapping an input signal to a position:

Certain components, for example two-way switches, may be configured with two input signals.

Input and Output Combination

Certain components, like a push-button, may be mapped with both an Output Signal (lamp) and an Input Signal (button). The output signal is valid during a programmable duration or until the next tightening starts. The input signal is continuously sampled by the controller.

All the different accessories show where and how an output signal can be mapped.

Mapping an output signal to a position:

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 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
• General Virtual Station
  • Enabling and Disabling the Tightening Settings
  • Configuring Live Result Settings

Internal I/O

The controller has two screw terminals located on the inside. They can be used to connect digital input and output signals.

All the digital input signals and the digital output signals that are listed in the Reference section can be routed to the internal I/O terminals.

For electrical specification and connections, see the controller documentation.

How to assign an accessory configuration to a Virtual Station is described in the Virtual Station section.

I/O Expander

The I/O expander is connected to the I/O bus and provides an extension to connect digital input and output signals. Multiple expanders can be connected. Read the I/O expander documentation for address configuration and specifications of connections.

How to assign an accessory configuration to a Virtual Station is described in the Virtual Station section.

Operator Panel

The Operator Panel is connected to the I/O bus and provides a configurable digital communication link between an operator and the controller. Lamps, buttons, buzzers and switches are used in the communication. Read the operator panel documentation for address configuration and specifications of connections.

How to assign an accessory configuration to a Virtual Station is described in the Virtual Station section.

Socket Selector

• Viewing/Editing or Creating a Socket Selector Configuration
• Socket Selector Control Switch

Viewing/Editing or Creating a Socket Selector Configuration

The Socket Selector is connected to the I/O and assists the operator in selecting the correct socket for the tightening procedure.

Up to 32 socket selector positions can be used.

More information on how a configuration is addressed and assigned to a Virtual Station is given in the Virtual Station section .

Socket Selector Control Switch

The Control switch has two positions:

Stacklight

The Stacklight provides long distance visual communication from the controller to the operator. In addition to the lights, the accessory can be equipped with a button, key switch, buzzer and I/O connections.

The Stacklight is connected to the controller using the I/O bus. Multiple accessories can be connected on the I/O bus. Read the Stacklight documentation for address configuration and specifications of the connections.

How to assign an accessory configuration to a Virtual Station is described under the Virtual Station icon .

Scanner

The Scanner is an accessory, it is installed directly to the controller via a USB cable.

In the Scanner configuration it is possible to configure the Pass through as On or Off. As default the configuration is Off. When Pass through is activated (set to On), the scanned barcode information is sent to either SoftPLC, or Fieldbus for decoding.

Indicatorbox

The Indicatorbox is a flexible display indicator used to display status signals from the controller. The display is equipped with 20 dual color LEDs, these are mounted in a square with five LEDs at each side.

Configuring the Indicatorbox

To remove an LED, select the LED and click on the DELETE button.

Tool Configuration

• Tool Configuration - Properties Menu
• Tool Configuration - General Configuration
• Tool Configuration - Direction Switch
• Tool Configuration - Function Button
• 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

Tool Configuration - Properties Menu

The Tool configuration should be given a unique name. An optional description field is also available.

The accessory configuration list displays all configurations in an alphabetical order

To view or edit a tool configuration menu:

Tool Configuration - General Configuration

Use Start source to set how to start the tool.

Use Trace start to set how to start the tightening trace.

The Start request switch defines the action when communication between tool and controller is lost.

Start request enables the requirement of having a connection between the tool and the controller, for all battery tools. This to make sure that the tool is always up to date with tightening program or batch settings, and with other settings on the controller, when performing tightenings.

When Start request is set to On, the tool becomes locked if the controller connection is lost. This means that if the tool loses connection in the middle of a tightening or a batch sequence, the tool will finish the ongoing tightening and then stop. The tool will be locked until the connection is re-established.

The TAG number is the RFID TAG which is used to identify the end-fitting tool in the STwrench. The following options are available:

Lock tool on memory full gives the tool the possibility to perform tightenings even when the tool memory is full. This means that the tightenings performed when the tool memory is full will never be reported to the controller.

Tool Configuration - Direction Switch

The Direction Switch on the tool can be configured to trigger one input signal when quickly switched from clockwise (CW) to counter clockwise (CCW) and back, or vice versa.

Tool Configuration - Function Button

Use the tool's Function Button to control up to six of the available input signals. The buttons have three possible condition states that are combined with the two possible states of the direction switch.

Two configurable parameters controls the push time.

Tool LEDs

The tool LED's can be used to signal different messages to the operator.

The tool LEDs have the following features

• The blue LED is on top of the tool. An output signal can be connected to the LED and provides an output message to the operator.

• The LED ring consists of a red, a yellow and a green ring. Output signals can be connected to the LEDs and provide output messages to the operator.

• A result indicator uses the LED rings. Tightening result signals can be connected to the LEDs and provide output messages to the operator at the end of the tightening.

Blue LED

The blue LED is a single LED with a steady signal.

LED Ring

The LED Ring consists of three circles of LED lamps. One circle of red LEDs, one circle of Yellow LEDs and one circle of Green LEDs. Each circle can have a steady signal or a flashing signal. This provides a total of six different signals that can be connected to the LED ring.

• An LED is turned on only when no tightening is ongoing and when the controlling output signal is activated.

• An LED is turned off when the maximum time is exceeded. Only applicable if the signal type is an Event.

• An LED is turned off when the next tightening is started.

• An LED is turned off when the controlling output signal is deactivated. Only applicable if the signal type is a State.

Result indicator

A pre-configured pattern can be selected from a shortcut menu. This pattern can be a combination of tightening results.

• An LED is turned on when a tightening is terminated and the LED is part of the result indicator configuration.

• An LED is turned off when a tightening has been performed and the LED is not part of the result indicator configuration.

• An LED is turned off when the maximum time is exceeded after a tightening has been performed.

• An LED is turned off when the next tightening is started.

• An LED is turned off and replaced by another LED signal pattern when an LED ring configuration is activated by an output signal.

An output signal can be of the type Event or of the type State.

A state signal is active as long as the state is active.

An event signal is active during a programmable time range.

Tool Configuration - Buzzer

The Buzzer can be configured to emit different sounds. Output signals can be mapped to each of the signals and provides an audio interface to the operator.

The Buzzer is located on the tool and is configured as a tool accessory.

Up to 20 different signals can be mapped to a sound and each sound can have its own characteristic profile, with parameters described in the table below.

For two simultaneous signals, the signal with highest priority overrides the other signal.

A buzzer signal runs until termination and is not interrupted by a higher prioritized signal.

Configuring the Tool Accessory Bus

A StepSync controller does not support this accessory.

The optional tool accessories can be factory installed or be installed at a later stage. The accessories are connected to a Tool Accessory Bus. They have small displays as outputs, and buttons as inputs. The functionality is configured from the controller GUI, the web GUI or the ToolsTalk 2 GUI.

The hardware installation of a tool accessory is described in the accessory documentation and in the tool's specific documentation. The configuration parameters that can be accessed from ToolsTalk 2 are described in this documentation.

Configuring the Tool Location System Tag (TLS)

A StepSync controller does not support this accessory.

The Tool Location System (TLS) tag, is a tool accessory. The TLS tag is installed on the tool and connected to the tool accessory bus. The TLS tag is part of the Ubisense positioning system and is handled independently from the controller. In addition to the positioning, the TLS tag can be used to provide information to the operator. Selected output signals can generate different LED light combinations.

A	Check box	B	Table header row
C	Table row, with shortcut menus	D	Command button
E	Command button

Up to 10 different output signals can be mapped to a light priority.

If there are two simultaneous signals, the signal with the highest priority takes precedence. When two signals with the same priority trigger the LED, the first signal received takes precedence.

An output signal can be of type Event or of type State.

A state signal is active as long as the state is active.

An event signal is active during programmable time.

Configuring the Extended Human Machine Interface (EHMI)

The EHMI is a tool accessory. It is installed on the tool and connected to the tool accessory bus. It has a graphical display, three function buttons and an optional scanner. The display is a subset of the controller GUI with the possibility to select tightening programs, batch sequences etc. Through the function buttons, the operator can interact with the controller.

A StepSync controller does not support this accessory.

In the EHMI configuration, it is possible to configure whether the function buttons should be set to On or Off.

Configuring the ST Selector

The ST Selector is a tool accessory. It is installed on the tool and connected to the tool accessory bus. It has a small display, two input buttons and output LEDs.

A StepSync controller does not support this accessory.

Display

The display can show one piece of information at a time and has five different messages that roll in the display with a configurable display time.

Buttons

The two buttons can be configured to act upon the displayed information and can be used to step through the listed items.

Status LEDs

The status LEDs can be activated or deactivated.

The result LEDs which are red, green and yellow, show the same information as the main tools LEDs.

The two extra LEDs can show Batch OK and Batch sequence OK. Both these LEDs are automatically turned off at the next tightening.

General Virtual Station

The non-tightening results can either be reported unfiltered (default), or configured to report a selection of the results. Up to 16 General Virtual Station configurations can be created.

Non-tightening results affected:

• Loosening

• Batch increment

• Batch decrement

• Reset batch

• Bypass tightening program

• Abort batch sequence

• Reset batch sequence

When using a StepSync or a Flex controller the following parameter is also visible in the General Virtual Station configuration.

Fixtured Stations

Auto Enable can use one of the following settings, the default setting is Never.

Creating a Non-tightening result filter

Default is set to "On" - all results will be reported. Switch to "Off" to filter the results, only filters set to "On" are reported.

The non-tightening results will always be displayed in the controller and web user interface, regardless of what is filtered to the report.

To apply the General Virtual Station configuration, assign it to a Virtual Station in the Virtual Station section.

Only unassigned General Virtual Station configurations can be deleted.

Enabling and Disabling the Tightening Settings

The General Virtual Station configuration contains a tightening section, which is used to set parameters for Disable tightening and Disable loosening.

Tool lock behavior

Tool lock behavior is set to Off by default. This behavior can be overridden to allow the tool to be unlocked by the operator by performing a loosening.

Allowing a disabled tool to unlock after loosening

When the tool is locked for either tightening or loosening due to a disable state, it can be unlocked by any of the following input signals:

• Master_Unlock

• Unlock_Tool_On_Disable

This input signal can be sent to the controller either from an accessory, from a programable tool accessory, or from the Fieldbus unit.

Configuring Live Result Settings

The Live Result Settings window allows a user to define if Prevailing torque compensation value is shown in live results section of the controller and if prevailing torque compensation value is part of the final torque result or not.

Working with the Controller Information Tab

The menus in the Controller Information tab provide information about a single selected controller.

Viewing the Controller Information menus:

In the Controller workspace, the following menus are shown:

Controller information

Menu	Functionality
Controller information	Provides general information about the controller and the IAM module. If the controller sends information or a configuration that is not valid, then an exception along with the parameters affected is displayed as an error message.
Licenses	Provides information about the different license types which have been issued to the controller.
Software	Provides information about the software configuration of the controller.
Hardware	Provides information about the hardware configuration of the PF6 controller.
Export / Import	Provides export of controller results and configurations, and import of controller configurations. A dialog box appears to for file location.
Health	Monitors and records environmental parameters and system health parameters.

The information displayed is for information only. No setting of parameters is possible in the menus.

Controller Information and IAM Menu

The Intelligent Application Module (IAM) is located on the inside of the controller door. It contains the controller program, configuration parameters and stored results.

The IAM module can easily be removed and moved into another controller, which then will behave exactly as the previous controller.

Viewing the Controller information Menus and Current Configurations

Software Menu

It is possible to switch between installed software versions and this has two advantages:

• Controller software can be loaded to controllers in parallel to normal operation. If several controllers are to be updated, a switch can then be made very quickly on all controllers at the same time.

• If a software upgrade results in unexpected results, a switch to the previous version is a quick back-up fix.

Licenses

This field displays the available license types and features that have been issued to the controller.

Hardware Configuration

This menu provides information about the system hardware configuration.

For a Power Focus 6000 the menu is named Hardware. The information lists the different hardware modules that make up the controller.

For each module, the following data is provided:

• Serial number

• Article number

• Hardware revision number