# 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 controller type ToolsControl is based on a PF8 controller, without any hardware. ToolsControl is a virtual controller with a collection of applications that operate in a Docker cluster with no need to use Fieldbus, SoftPLC, Internal I/O, Scanners and so further. ToolsControl makes it possible to set up a system without installing and configuring a complete cloud-like environment separately. The ToolsControl system includes tightening controllers that are created on-demand and managed by the ToolsControl Portal and the other services.

The different controller types are represented with an icon in the All Controllers list.

Controller Icon | Controller Type | Compatible Software
--- | --- | ---
| ToolsControl | ToolsTalk 2
| Power Focus 8 Synchronized tightening | ToolsTalk 2
| Power Focus 8 | ToolsTalk 2
| Power Focus XC | ToolsTalk 2
| Power Focus 6000 | ToolsTalk 2
| PF6 Flex System | ToolsTalk 2
| Power Focus 6000 Synchronized tightening | ToolsTalk 2
| Power Focus 4000 | ToolsTalkPF
| Power Macs 4000 | ToolsTalkPM
| IXB | ToolsTalk 2
| STR Wrench | Tools Talk 2

## 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.

In this Section

- Adding Controllers
- Managing the Controller List