# External Result

External result is a strategy used when an OK tightening is indicated by an external digital signal (and not by torque or angle values measured during tightening). This external signal can be provided through any means that can provide a digital signal into the Power Focus 6000 (e.g through the I/O bus).

When the signal is sent, the Result view will show the value of the Target parameter provided in the tightening program (specified torque value, angle value, or text string). These (torque and angle) values do not represent actual measured values, but only inserted text.

1. Select a controller in the Plant structure workspace .

2. Go to Tightening .

   The Tightening workspace shows a list of tightening programs.

3. Double-click on the name of a tightening program to configure the tightening program to be an external result strategy or create a new external result strategy by selecting the Add command button.

Parameter | Description | Default value
--- | --- | ---
Torque <Target torque> | Numerical value for desired displayed target torque value. A signal could for example come from a Click Wrench and display <Target torque>. | 0.00
Angle <Target angle> | Numerical value for desired displayed target angle value. A signal could for example come from a Click Wrench and display <Target angle>. | 360°
Text | Alphanumerical string for desired displayed text. For example: "Oil has been changed". |

The External result is being logged and will end up in Live result view and in Historical results.

In order to use External OK, the Virtual Station must use the tightening program External Result strategy as an assigned task and also a tool to be assigned to the Virtual Station. The tool can be either a physical tool or a virtual external tool.

Relevant Information

- Configuring the External Results Without Tool Connected
- Setting Up an External Tool

In this Section

- Results from External Tools