# ITB-A31-15-10-FT

## Battery-Powered Nutrunner

# Product Information

# General Information

WARNING

Risk of Property Damage or Severe Injury

Ensure that you read, understand and follow all instructions before operating the tool. Failure to follow all the instructions may result in electric shock, fire, property damage and/or severe bodily injury.

- Read all Safety Information delivered together with the different parts of the system.

- Read all Product Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance of the different parts of the system.

- Read all locally legislated safety regulations regarding the system and parts thereof.

- Save all Safety Information and instructions for future reference.

In this Section

- Safety Signal Words
- Warranty
- Website
- ServAid
- Safety Data Sheets MSDS/SDS
- Product Safety Video for Nutrunners
- Country of Origin
- Dimensional Drawings

# Safety Signal Words

The safety signal words Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice have the following meanings:

DANGER | DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING | WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION | CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE | NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

# Warranty

- Product warranty will expire 12 months after the product is first taken into use, but will in any case expire at the latest 13 months after delivery.

- Normal wear and tear on parts is not included within the warranty.

  - Normal wear and tear is that which requires a part change or other adjustment/overhaul during standard tools maintenance typical for that period (expressed in time, operation hours or otherwise).

- The product warranty relies on the correct use, maintenance, and repair of the tool and its component parts.

- Damage to parts that occurs as a result of inadequate maintenance or performed by parties other than Atlas Copco or their Certified Service Partners during the warranty period is not covered by the warranty.

- To avoid damage or destruction of tool parts, service the tool according to the recommended maintenance schedules and follow the correct instructions.

- Warranty repairs are only performed in Atlas Copco workshops or by Certified Service Partners.

Atlas Copco offers extended warranty and state of the art preventive maintenance through its ToolCover contracts. For further information contact your local Service representative.

For electrical motors:

- Warranty will only apply when the electric motor has not been opened.

# Website

Information concerning our Products, Accessories, Spare Parts and Published Matters can be found on the Atlas Copco website.

Please visit: www.atlascopco.com.

# ServAid

ServAid is a portal that is continuously updated and contains Technical Information, such as:

- Regulatory and Safety Information

- Technical Data

- Installation, Operation and Service Instructions

- Spare Parts Lists

- Accessories

- Dimensional Drawings

Please visit: https://servaid.atlascopco.com.

For further Technical Information, please contact your local Atlas Copco representative.

# Safety Data Sheets MSDS/SDS

The Safety Data Sheets describe the chemical products sold by Atlas Copco.

Please consult the Atlas Copco website for more information www.atlascopco.com/sds.

# Product Safety Video for Nutrunners

Learn more about safety features on Atlas Copco nutrunners and what measures the operator has to take for a safe operation. Click the link or scan the QR code below to view the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAh6yttvUpw

# Country of Origin

For the Country of Origin, please refer to the information on the product label.

# Dimensional Drawings

Dimensional Drawings can be found either in the Dimensional Drawings Archive, or on ServAid.

Please visit: http://webbox.atlascopco.com/webbox/dimdrw or https://servaid.atlascopco.com.

# Overview

# System Functionality

The tool comprises an embedded controller for configurations of tightening programs, batches and other tool functionality, such as input and output signals.

By connecting the tool to a PC via USB, or by setting up a wireless connection to the factory network, the embedded controller can be accessed through the IxB Software web user interface.

# Tool Functionality

Position | Description
--- | ---
1 | LED indicators
2 | Reverse ring
3 | Tool trigger
4 | USB port
5 | IAM (SD card)
6 | Battery
7 | Position for optional accessories
8 | Function button

# Tool Key

The IxB tool naming format can be used to describe functions and features of the tool. Below is an example tool name with corresponding tool key.

Position | Description | Key
--- | --- | ---
1 | Platform | I = IxB (integrated controller)
2 | Technology | P = Pulse T = Transducer
3 | Powering | B = Battery
4 | Tool shape | A = Angle P = Pistol S = Straight
5 | Motor size |
6 | Tool generation |
7 | Max torque in Nm |
8 | Output drive | I = Female hex HAD = Hold and Drive
9 | Drive size | 06 = 1/4" 10 = 3/8" 13 = 1/2"
10 | Accessories | HMI = EHMI
11 | Accuracy | H = High torque accuracy

# Technical Product Data

Technical Product Data can be found on either ServAid, or the Atlas Copco website.

Please visit: https://servaid.atlascopco.com or www.atlascopco.com.

# Accessories

# Accessory Information

Visit the tool's product page on ServAid for information about compatible accessories.

# LED Indicators

The LED ring of the tool is equipped with the following indicators:

Position | LED indicator | Main indication
--- | --- | ---
1 | Red status LEDs | Tightening result, NOK
2 | Green status LEDs | Tightening result, OK
3 | Yellow status LEDs | Can be configured in the IxB Software to indicate different events
4 | Blue LED | Can be configured in the IxB Software to indicate different events
5 | Direction LEDs | Tightening direction
6 | - | -
7 | Alarm LED | Error has occurred in the tool
8 | Battery LEDs | Battery charge status
9 | Wireless connection LED | Connection established

To configure the LED indicators, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

# Service Overview

# Service Recommendations

Preventive maintenance is recommended at regular intervals. See the detailed information on preventive maintenance. If the product is not working properly, take it out of service and inspect it.

If no detailed information about preventive maintenance is included, follow these general guidelines:

- Clean appropriate parts accurately

- Replace any defective or worn parts

# Installation

# Installation Instructions

# Connecting to the IxB Software Web User Interface

1. Attach the power source to the tool. The red and green LED indicators, together with the direction LED indicators are flashing, showing that the tool is starting up. Wait until the battery LED, and one of the direction LED indicators are lit. The tool is now ready to operate.

2. Remove the cover of the tool's USB port.

3. Connect the tool to the USB port of the PC. Open a web browser and type in the address of the IxB Software user interface: 169.254.1.1.

Battery LED do not light when PSU is connected.

## Product Essentials Tutorials

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

# Installing Accessories

Disassembly of the tool and/or installations of accessories must only be performed by qualified maintenance personnel.

Required tools:

- Adjustable spanner

- Screwdriver

1. Put the front part in a clamping jaw of suitable size and fasten the clamping jaw in a vise.

2. Loosen the front cap nut using an adjustable spanner. Remove the tool from the vise.

3. Pull out the angle gear carefully from the tool.

4. Remove the following parts from the angle gear housing:

   1. the lock ring (keep for later use)

   2. the sealing washer (to be discarded)

   3. the front cap nut (to be discarded)

5. Mount the following parts on the angle gear housing:

   1. new applicable front cap nut. Apply a thin layer of grease on the inside of the cap nut.

   2. new sealing washer

   3. lock ring

6. Replace the O-ring on the motor housing with a thicker O-ring of the same diameter. Apply a thin layer of grease on the O-ring and on the lower section of the motor housing.

7. Place the tool into the half-ring with two pins on the inside. When the half-ring is placed in the correct position, the pins will fit into the slots of the motor housing and prevent the half-ring from turning.

8. Connect the flex cable to the bus port marked 1.

9. Connect the flex cable on the upper half-ring to the bus port marked 2 and put together the two half-rings.

   If installing a laser scanner: do not stare into the beam. This device emits CDRH/IEC Class 2 laser and IEC Class 1M light.

10. Place an O-ring in the slot at the front of the half-rings. Apply a thin layer of grease on the O-ring.

11. Tighten the two half-rings with four screws using a screwdriver.

    Make sure the sealing on the end of the half-rings seals tightly.

12. Pull out the planetary gear from the gear housing. Push down the planetary gear fully on the shaft.

    Make sure the gear wheel is placed in correct position.

    Put the gear back in position. Apply a thin layer of grease on the sealing washer.

13. Put the front part in the clamping jaw and fasten the clamping jaw in the vise.

14. Tighten the front cap nut using adjustable spanners.

# Attaching and Removing the Battery

1. Attach the battery to the tool and make sure that it is fastened correctly. The battery can be attached pointing forward or backward to get the best accessibility and balance.

2. To remove the battery, press the button on the battery and push it out.

# Attaching the Electrical Power Cable

To attach the electrical power cable, see Product Instructions for Power Supply Unit 950.

# Initial Configuration

# Software Installation and Upgrade

For information about software installation and upgrade, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

# Tool Configuration

For information about establishing a wireless connection, installing licenses, configuring and assigning tightening programs, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

The link refers to the latest version of the software. User guides describing earlier versions of the software are available on ServAid.

# Operation

# Ergonomic Guidelines

Consider your workstation as you read through this list of general ergonomic guidelines to identify areas for improvement in posture, component placement, or work environment.

- Take frequent breaks and change work positions frequently.

- Adapt the workstation area to your needs and the work task.

  - Adjust for a convenient reach range by determining where parts and tools need to be located to avoid static load.

  - Use workstation equipment such as tables and chairs appropriate for the work task.

- Avoid work positions above shoulder level or with static holding during assembly operations.

  - When working above shoulder level, reduce the load on the static muscles by lowering the weight of the tool, using for example torque arms, hose reels or weight balancers. You can also reduce the load on the static muscles by holding the tool close to the body.

  - Take frequent breaks.

  - Avoid extreme arm or wrist postures, particularly during operations requiring a degree of force.

- Adjust for a convenient field of vision that requires minimal eye and head movements.

- Use appropriate lighting for the work task.

- Select the appropriate tool for the work task.

- In noisy environments, use ear protection equipment.

- Use high-quality inserted tools and consumables to minimize exposure to excessive levels of vibration.

- Minimize exposure to reaction forces.

  - When cutting:

    A cut-off wheel can get stuck if the cut-off wheel is bent or not guided properly. Use the correct flange for the cut-off wheel and avoid bending the cut-off wheel during operation.

  - When drilling:

    The drill might stall when the drill bit breaks through. Use support handles if the stall torque is high. The safety standard ISO11148 part 3 recommends using a device to absorb a reaction torque above 10 Nm for pistol grip tools and 4 Nm for straight tools.

  - When using direct-driven screwdrivers or nutrunners:

    Reaction forces depend on the tool settings and joint characteristics. Strength and posture determine the amount of reaction force that an operator can tolerate. Adapt the torque setting to the operator's strength and posture and use a torque arm or reaction bar if the torque is too high.

- In dusty environments, use a dust extraction system or wear a mouth protection mask.

# Operating Instructions

# Tightening

As the tightening torque increases, the reaction force builds up equally. Make sure that the tool is in correct working order and correctly programmed. Unexpected behavior from the tool may result in operator injury.

## Rotation Direction for the Tightening

Check that the tool is in the correct running direction by:

- Turning the reverse ring to the right to set the tightening direction to clockwise (CW).

- Turning the reverse ring to the left to set the tightening direction to counterclockwise (CCW).

# Battery Charge LED Indicator

The tool is powered by a Lithium-ion battery. The battery capacity is dependent on the battery model and the type of work performed with the tool.

The battery LED indicator on the tool indicates the battery's State of Charge (SOC). It is shown by three bars indicating the remaining capacity, as follows:

Battery charge indicator | Remark
--- | ---
3 white bars | Full charge.
2 white bars | High charge.
1 white bar | Medium charge. Charge battery, when possible.
1 red bar | Low charge. Charge battery.
1 red bar, flashing | Critical level, not possible to perform tightening. Charge battery
All bars flashing white | Tool is running on the backup battery.

For information about the battery charge and health indicator located on the battery itself, refer to the Product Instructions for the battery model in question.

## Product Essentials Tutorials

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

# LED Indicator Flash Patterns

The standard flash patterns of the tool's LED indicators are shown below. To configure the LED indicators, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

LED indicator | Light behavior | Status
--- | --- | ---
Tightening direction Red and green | Both directions steady Flashing | Tool is starting up.
Battery and tightening direction | Steady | Tool has started and is ready to operate.
Tightening direction | Both directions flashing | Tool is starting up after software update.
Tightening direction | Both directions flashing eight times, followed by steady light for half a second. This flash pattern will be repeated until the tool automatically performs a restart. | Indicates one of the following: Invalid data on IAM Error during tool software update Rescue mode IAM is missing For more information on error messages, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

# Tool Calibration

For information on calibration of this tool, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

The link refers to the latest version of the software. User guides describing earlier versions of the software are available on ServAid.

# Tightening Program Selection Indication

The indicators in the LED ring can be configured to show the currently selected tightening program in a sequence (1−9). The function must be activated in the IxB Software web user interface.

1. To show the currently selected program in a sequence, turn the reverse ring to the left. The LED of the tightening program is displayed from left to right and top to bottom, as shown below. If the currently selected tightening program has a position in the sequence which is greater than nine, no LED indicator will be lit.

2. Turn the reverse ring to the right and push the tool trigger to run the tightening program. The result is displayed on the LED ring.

3. To show the selected program again, turn the reverse ring to the left.

The result for a loosening will be displayed as normal. If the reverse ring is turned to the right after a completed loosening then the selected tightening program will be shown on the LED ring.

# Service

# Preventing ESD Problems

The components inside the product and controller are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. To avoid future malfunction, make sure that service and maintenance is carried out in an ESD approved work environment. The figure below shows an example of an appropriate service work station.

# Transferring Configurations with IAM

The Intelligent Application Module (IAM) has the form factor of an SD card. The card contains all the current network configurations and settings.

In case of a tool failure, the card can be transferred to a new tool and all functionality remains the same. When the card is transferred, the new tool will be updated to the software on the card. It is good practice to make sure the new tool is already running the same software version as the old tool, to minimize the risk of data loss.

Note that the saved results associated with the tool will be lost when the card is transferred to another tool. The MAC-address is associated with the card, not with the tool itself. When transferring a card to a new tool, the tool's MAC-address will therefore be updated.

IAM can not be used for anything but storing the tool configuration data and software. Reformatting the card, as well as manipulating the data on the card through other means than IxB Software or ToolsTalk Service 2, will result in an unusable card.

## Product Essentials Tutorials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB0QcQSdsz8

# Maintenance Instructions

# Overhaul

Have the tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained. Service must only be carried out by qualified personnel who have been trained for service on IxB tools.

The electric motor is a sealed unit and may under no circumstances be opened by anyone else than Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB. If it is judged that the electric motor is defect or in need of service, the complete motor unit should be returned to Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB for exchange. Motors which have been opened by anyone else than Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB will not be serviced.

Overhaul and preventive maintenance is recommended at regular intervals once per year or after maximum 250.000 tightenings, depending on which occurs sooner. More frequent overhaul may be needed if the machine is used in heavy-duty operations. If the machine is not working properly, it should immediately be taken out of service for inspection.

When dismantling the tool always use the specially designed service tool(s) recommended in the Spare Parts section on ServAid - https://servaid.atlascopco.com.

# Service Recommendations

Preventive maintenance is recommended at regular intervals. See the detailed information on preventive maintenance. If the product is not working properly, take it out of service and inspect it.

If no detailed information about preventive maintenance is included, follow these general guidelines:

- Clean appropriate parts accurately

- Replace any defective or worn parts

# Backup Battery Maintenance

The tool includes an internal backup battery. The backup battery is used, for example, to keep the radio communication active during exchange of the main battery. The backup battery gives approximately 20 seconds to exchange the main battery, before the tool shuts down.

Always connect a newly manufactured tool to a main battery and power it up for two hours to charge the backup battery.

When using software versions prior to the versions listed in below table, replace the backup battery at least every 12 months. The replacement procedure must be carried out by a qualified service technician. A replaced backup battery is to be recycled according to the Recycling Instruction.

With software releases according to below table, replace the backup battery every third year. The increased service interval applies to a fresh battery used only together with the software versions in below table. If the backup battery already is close to 12 months old, it is recommended to replace the backup battery when updating to the new software.

TBP/TBP-S | SRB31 | SRB81 | IxB
Version 2.1.3 or later | Version 1.3.15 or later | Version 1.4.0 or later | Version 3.10.4 or later

## Storage Conditions

- The backup battery lifetime is negatively affected by extreme temperatures. Store the tool in an environment with an ambient temperature between 0 - 30 °C. Do not keep spare backup batteries in storage.

- If a newly manufactured tool is to be kept in storage, make sure to power it up for at least two hours before putting it in storage.

- While in storage, make sure to power on the tool at least every five months to recharge the backup battery. The tool must be powered on for at least two hours each time.

# Lubrication Instructions

# Lubricant Guide

Part | Lubricant
--- | ---
Planetary gears with bearings | Molycote BR2 Plus
Angle gears with bearings | Atlas Gear Grease 270 (Tools configured with 110° angle head (-SZ), may also use Molycote Longterm 2 plus.)
Threads, O-rings, other | Almagard LE 3751

# Lubrication

Lubricate according to the Lubrication Guide at each service occasion.

For more information, see Spare Parts section in ServAid - https://servaid.atlascopco.com.

# Troubleshooting

# Events and Error Codes

For a full list of tool event and error codes, refer to IxB Software User Guide.

# Overheated Tool

The tool can handle any normal line jobs that an operator sustains with the proper adjustments.

The tool temperature can be influenced by the following parameters:

- short cycle time

- torque above rated

- too low speed

- very high prevailing torque

- very soft joints

- ambient temperature

# Recycling

# Environmental Regulations

When a product has served its purpose it has to be recycled properly. Dismantle the product and recycle the components in accordance with local legislation.

Batteries shall be taken care of by your national battery recovery organization.

# Recycling Instruction

Position | Part | Remarks | Recycle as
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Angle head |  | Metal, Steel
2 | Cap nut |  | Metal, Steel
3 | Planetary gear |  | Metal, Steel
4 | Torque transducer |  | Electronics (WEEE)
5 | Shaft |  | Metal, Steel
6 | Front transducer |  | Electronics (WEEE)
7 | Square drive and bearing race |  | Metal, Steel
8 | Plate | 2 pcs | Metal, Steel
9 | Cover | 2 pcs | Plastic, Other, PA
10 | Motor |  | Electronics (WEEE)
11 | HMI module |  | Electronics (WEEE)
12 | Cap nut |  | Metal, Steel
13 | Snap ring |  | Metal, Steel
14 | Lock ring |  | Metal, Steel
15 | Handle body |  | Metal, Aluminum
16 | Handle | 2 pcs | Plastic, Other, PA
17 | Antenna | 2 pcs | Electronics (WEEE)
18 | Battery holder |  | Metal, Aluminum
19 | Main board module |  | Electronics (WEEE)
20 | Main board holder | 4 pcs | Rubber, Thermoplastic elastomer
21 | Button |  | Metal, Steel
22 | Plastic holder | 2 pcs | Plastic. Other, POM
23 | Lid |  | Plastic, Other, PA
24 | Back-up battery |  | Battery, Li-ion
25 | Power module |  | Electronics (WEEE)