# T - Tighten to Torque / Loosen to Torque

Tools
ES STR SL ST SR QST STB IXB

T – Tighten to Torque

This step runs the tool with the programmed speed in forward direction until the target torque is reached.

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
Target torque | The torque target. Must be > 0.
Speed ramp type | Hard, soft, or manual. Default: Hard. If you select Manual, the Speed ramp field opens.
Speed | Default: 60 rpm. Must be > 0.
Speed ramp | If Speed ramp type is Manual, this field opens. Default: 500 rpm/s.
Brake (Valid only for Power Focus 6000 Synchronized tightening, Power Focus 8 Synchronized tightening and Flex). | If On the tool will be stopped when the target is reached. If Off the program goes directly to the next step without stopping the tool.

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T - Tighten to Torque

T – Loosen to Torque

This step is not supported for tools configured with Gear Front Attachment (GFA) of type open end.

This step runs the tool with the speed in the backward direction. For the step to be active, the torque must first exceed 110 % of the Target torque. The Target torque should be set to a positive value. After reaching the target torque, the step runs until the torque drops below the target torque.

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
Target torque | The torque target. Must be > 0.
Speed ramp type | Hard, soft, or manual. Default: Hard. If you select Manual, the Speed ramp field opens.
Speed | Default: 60 rpm. Must be > 0.
Speed ramp | If Speed ramp type is Manual, this field opens. Default: 500 rpm/s.
Brake (Valid only for Power Focus 6000 Synchronized tightening, Power Focus 8 Synchronized tightening and Flex). | If On the tool will be stopped when the target is reached. If Off the program goes directly to the next step without stopping the tool.

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A | Target Torque