# Working with the Tools Tab

The Tools workspace displays a list of tools connected to the controller. The displayed menus differ between the controllers for fixtured tools and controllers for handheld tools and provide detailed information about connected tools.

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

To view the tool menus:

1. Select a controller in the Plant structure workspace .

2. Go to Tools section.

   A list of tools connected to the controller is displayed.

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

3. Double-click on one of the tools in the table for more detailed information.

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

General information

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

Information | Description
--- | ---
Model | Tool model denomination.
Serial number | Tool serial number.
MAC address | The MAC address is only visible if the tools have a MAC address.
Product number | The same as ordering number.
Software version | Tool software version number.

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

Limits

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

Information | Description
--- | ---
Max torque | The maximum torque the tool can use for a tightening.
Max speed | The maximum rotation speed of the tool.
Min torque | The minimum torque the tool can use for a tightening.
Gear ratio | The ratio of the angular velocity of the input gear to the angular velocity of the output gear.

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

Connection

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

Service settings

Calibration

The menu is used to control how well a tool corresponds to a reference transducer and how to adjust differences.

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

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

Store the new calibration value in the tool memory by entering the calculated value, and then click Set.

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

Maintenance

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

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

Transducer information

Only available for QST and IxB tools.

A tool can have several torque and angle transducers depending on tool type. An image shows the position of the transducers.

Select Details for more information about the torque or angle transducers. Depending on transducer type the following information can be available.

Angle transducer
Information | Description
--- | ---
Enabled | Indicates if the transducer is enabled.
Gear ratio | The gear ratio between the transducer and the out-going shaft of the tool.
Wind-up | The wind-up compensation factor for the angle transducer.

Torque transducer
Information | Description
--- | ---
Enabled | Indicates if the transducer is enabled.
Serial Number | Serial number of the transducer as a string.
Article Number | Article number of the transducer as a string.
Calibration Value | Calibration value for the transducer expressed in Nm.

Health

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

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

Zero offset and shunt limits

Only available for FlexSystem.

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

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