Aimco AcraDyne Gen IV iAC User manual

Gen IV iAC Controller Operation Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Controller Diagram . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Bottom Panel iAC Basic Model . . . . . 4
2.2 Bottom Panel iAC Models with Shutoff
Valve and/or Regulator. . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Top Panel iAC Models with Shutoff Valve
and/or Regulator . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Front Console LED Display . . . . . . . 5
3. Initial Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Air and Electrical Connections . . . . . 6
3.2 Interfacing with the Controller . . . . . 7
3.3 Enter Tool Information into the Controller . . 9
3.4 Quick Set Up (Default PSets from Tool). . . 9
4. Home Page (Main Menu) . . . . . . . .10
4.1 Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 PSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2.1 Add New PSet . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2.1.1 Add New Stage . . . . . . 12
4.2.2 PSet Stages . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2.2.1 TC_PM Torque Control Pulse
Monitor . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2.2.2 TC_APM Torque Control Angle
Pulse Monitor . . . . . . . 14
4.2.2.3 TC_AM Torque Control Angle
Monitor . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2.2.4 AC_TM Angle Control Torque
Monitor . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2.3 Edit PSet . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2.4 Advanced Options . . . . . . . 16
4.2.5 Manage PSets . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2.6 Multistage Rundown Evaluation and
Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3 Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3.1 Add New Job . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3.2 Advanced Options . . . . . . . 19
4.3.3 Jobs "Enabled" Display and Button
Function . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4 Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.4.1 Saving Rundown(s) . . . . . . . 20
4.5 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.5.1 Tool Setup . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.5.1.1 Tool Parameters . . . . . . 21
4.5.1.2 Disassembly . . . . . . . . 22
4.5.1.3 Lock Tool On Reject . . . . . 22
4.5.2 IO . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.5.2.1 Physical IO . . . . . . . . 23
4.5.2.2 Physical IO Monitor . . . . . 23
4.5.2.3 Anybus/Modbus TCP/Ethernet IP
Inputs . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.5.2.4 Anybus/Modbus TCP/Ethernet IP
Outputs . . . . . . . . . 25
4.5.3 Communication Interfaces . . . . . 26
4.5.3.1 Ethernet . . . . . . . . . 26
4.5.3.2 Second Ethernet . . . . . . 26
4.5.3.3 System Port . . . . . . . . 26
4.5.3.4 Serial . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.5.3.5 Anybus. . . . . . . . . . 27
4.5.3.6 Serial USB . . . . . . . . . 27
4.5.4 Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.5.5 Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . 29
4.5.6 Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.5.7 Bar Code Setup . . . . . . . . 29
4.5.8 Set Time . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.5.9 Remote Connections . . . . . . . 30
4.5.10 Languages . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.7 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.7.1 Controller Overview . . . . . . . 31
4.7.2 Controller Status . . . . . . . . 31
4.7.3 Live Tool . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.7.4 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.7.5 Identify Controller . . . . . . . . 32
4.7.6 Record Logs . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.7.6.1 Change Log . . . . . . . 33
4.7.6.2 Information Log . . . . . . 33
4.7.6.3 Error Log . . . . . . . . . 33
4.7.6.4 All . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.7.7 System Status . . . . . . . . . 33
4.7.8 I/O Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . 33
4.7.9 Network Diagnostics . . . . . . . 33
4.8 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.9 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.9.1 Login Setup . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.9.2 Results Archive . . . . . . . . . 35
4.9.3 Import Settings . . . . . . . . . 36
4.9.4 Export Controller . . . . . . . . 36
4.9.5 Update Controller . . . . . . . . 36
4.9.6 Backup Restore . . . . . . . . . 37
4.9.7 Restore Factory Defaults. . . . . . 37
4.9.8 Previous Software . . . . . . . . 38
4.9.9 Calibrate Touch Screen . . . . . . 38
4.9.10 Soft Reboot . . . . . . . . . . 38
5. Barcode Reader Details . . . . . . . . 39
6. Glossary of Terms. . . . . . . . . . . 41
7. Icons Defined . . . . . . . . . . . .42
8. Stop Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
9. Error Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
10. 24 Volt I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
10.1 Port Pinout and Diagrams . . . . . . . 45
10.2 24 Volt I/O Connections . . . . . . . 45
11. Assignable I/O . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11.1 Controller Supported MIDs . . . . . . . 59
12. Open Protocol Message IDs . . . . . . . 60
13. Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
14. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .61
15. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 62
16. AIMCO Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .64

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4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, and any other condition that may affect
the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f. Use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits, etc.,
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
g. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling
and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
6. Equipment Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
a. Safety of any system incorporating the equipment
is the resposibility of the system assembler
b. Position the equipment so that it is easy to access
the disconnecting device
c. Do not replace main power cord with an
inadequately rated cord
d. Only allow your power tool to be repaired by a
qualied technician using only original spare parts,
available from AIMCO. This ensures that the safety
of your device is maintained.
7. Air Handling
a. In the event of loss of air ow to this unit, power
must be turned off. Damage to air regulator can
occur.
b. Supply air that is ltered to 5 microns.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and
specications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re,
and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases, or dust.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and
refrigerators.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts.
g. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
1. Safety Information

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2.1 Bottom Panel iAC Basic Model
1External Shutoff Valve Solenoid Connection
24 Volt terminal
2Tool Connector
3Power Disconnect Switch- Turns controller
power on and off
4Power Supply Cord Connection
5System Port- USB-B connection used to connect
external computer to congure/monitor the
controller
6Ethernet Ports RJ45 Connection used to
connect external computer to congure/
monitor the controller, or connect to plant wide
network protocol infrastructure
7USB-A Ports – Upload or download settings and
logs. Controller upgrade.
8Serial Port (DB-9Pin M) serial data output for
communication with peripherals such as
barcode readers
9I/O Connector 24 Volt (DB-25 Pin M) input and
output of signals for process control
10 Anybus-To connect customers eld bus network
( Ex: Probus)
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2. Controller Diagram
2.2 Bottom Panel iAC Models with Shutoff Valve and/or Regulator
1Air Outlet to the tool - ½” NPT (bottom exit versions)
2Tool Connector (bottom exit versions)
3Power Disconnect Switch- Turns controller power
on and off
4Power Supply Cord Connection
5System Port- USB connection used to connect
external computer to congure/monitor the
controller
6Ethernet Port RJ45 Connection used to connect
external computer to congure/monitor the
controller
7Serial Port (DB-9Pin M) serial data output for
communication with peripherals such as barcode
readers
824 Volt I/O Connector (DB-25 Pin M) input and
output of signals for process control
9Anybus-To connect customers eld bus network (
Ex: Probus)
10 I/O Connector 24 Volt (DB-25 Pin M) input and
output of signals for process control
11 Air Exhaust – 3/8” NPT

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2.4 Front Console LED Display
Indicator Lights
Green Indicates fastening cycle meets
specied parameters.
Red Indicates fastening cycle
rejected for exceeding high
torque.
Red
Flashing
Indicates low torque. Fastening
cycle was rejected for not
achieving low torque.
Yellow Indicates High Angle or
High Pulse. Fastening cycle
was rejected for exceeding
high angle. Note: The angle
indication overrides pulse in the
case where the angle is high
but the pulse is low.
Yellow
Flashing
Indicates Low Angle or Low
Pulse. Fastening cycle was
rejected for not achieving low
angle. The angle indication
overrides pulse in the case
where the angle was low but
the pulse was high.
Blue Tool is In-cycle, above
threshold.
Toggle Button
Toggles what
is shown in the
secondary display
Torque Display
Always displays torque value
Secondary Display
Toggle button switches secondary
display between
• Units of measure
• Ethernet IP address
• USB (System Port) IP address
• Angle report
NOTE: If Jobs are enabled refer to
"4.3 Job" on page 18 for Toggle
Button function.
Parameter Settings
(PSet)/Job Display
Increment/Decrement Buttons
Change PSet or Job Number
2.3 Top Panel iAC Models with Shutoff Valve and/or Regulator
1Air Outlet to the tool – ½” NPT (top exit versions)
2Tool Connector (top exit versions)
3Air Supply Inlet to the tool
130 PSI maximum – ½”NPT
4Air Exhaust – 3/8” NPT

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3.1 Air and Electrical Connections
Step 1: Connect the air components to the
controller and tool. (See: typical installation
congurations for the specic controller models
below)
Step 2: Connect power cable to the # 5 power
supply plug. (See "2.1 Bottom Panel iAC Basic Model"
on page 4.)
Step 3: Connect sensor cable assembly to the IAC
controller connection #2. (See "2.1 Bottom Panel
iAC Basic Model" on page 4.)
Step 4: Connect the sensor cable to the URYU tool
using the red mark to align pins correctly.
Step 5: Plug male end of power cable into
appropriate power source
Step 6: Connect 24V external solenoid valve to 24
volt terminal on controller
Step 7: Connect power cable to the # 5 power
supply plug. (See "2.1 Bottom Panel iAC Basic Model"
on page 4.)
Note: Due to a variety of 230Vac power outlets,
the standard power cable plug-end provided with
the controller may need to be modied in order
to connect to local 230Vac power outlets. AIMCO
has a wide variety of country specic power cord
options available. Check with your authorized
AIMCO representatives to see if your specic
conguration is available. In any case, connection
to local power should be made in consultation with
a qualied electrician.
Step 8: Turn controller on by pushing the Power
Disconnect Switch #4 to the POWER ON position
(see "2.1 Bottom Panel iAC Basic Model" on page
4). A light indicates power on.
3. Initial Setup
Typical Air Connections for Base Models
Gen IV iAC
Controller
Base Model
Tool Signal Cable
Shut-Off Valve
Solenoid
Cable
Filter
Manual Pressure
Regulator (set to
recommended
tool pressure)
Shutoff Valve
Solenoid
Controlled
Lubricator
Tool
Air Supply
Air Line
Typical Air Connections for SR Models equipped with
Internal Shutoff Valve and Digital Pressure Regulator
Filter
Air Supply
130 PSI Maximum
Minimum pressure >10 PSI above
tool's recommended pressure
Gen IV iAC-SR
Controller
Lubricator
Tool
Air Line
Tool Signal
Cable

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Typical Air Connections for S Models equipped with
Internal Shutoff Valve
Filter
Gen IV iAC-S
Controller
Lubricator
Tool
Air Line
Tool Signal
Cable
Air Supply
Manual Pressure
Regulator (set to
recommended
tool pressure)
3.2 Interfacing with the Controller
There are three ways to program/communicate with
the controller:
• Controller touch-screen console
• System Port: (USB connection) Direct connection
to controller.
• Ethernet Port: Via direct connection or LAN.
Touchscreen Console
Controller functions and programming can be
accessed directly through the touch-screen.
1. Power on controller.
2. Run screen will appear
3. Controller is ready for use.
Connecting via the System Port Directly to PC
The following is an example using Window 7. Your
screen may look different depending on the
operating system.
Windows USB Setup
Step 1: Power on PC and controller, allow enough
time for them to become fully operational.
Step 2: Attach controller to PC using a USB 2.0 A-B
cable. If this is the rst time connecting the devices,
wait for Windows to install the RNDIS driver. This
should happen automatically.
Step 3: After the driver is installed, go to ‘Control
Panel’.

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Step 7: Find the Local Area Connection that is using
the ‘USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget’ network. Right
click this network and go to ‘Properties’.
Step 8: In Properties window select ‘Internet Protocol
Version 4’ and click ‘Properties’.
Step 9: In ‘Properties’, set the IP address to a static
address.
Type an IP address of 192.168.1.5 (Any address on
the same subnet as the controller will work). Set
subnet mask to 255.255.255.0
Step 10: To connect to the controller, open a
browser such as Chrome or Firefox. Enter 192.168.1.4,
the default system port IP address.
Step 4: Go to ‘Network and Internet’.
Step 5: Go to ‘Network and Sharing Center’.
Step 6: Go to ‘Change adapter settings’.

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You will see the controller software on your
computer screen.
Connecting using the Ethernet Port Directly or via
LAN to PC
Turn on the computer and make a physical
connection by using a straight through Ethernet cable.
Turn on controller. Verify the controller IP address in
‘Communication Interfaces’ or press toggle button
to verify the IP address. If defaulted 0.0.0.0 set
desired IP address.
Set a static IP address of the Computer/Laptop
to 10.10.30.98 (example) and subnet mask to
255.255.255.0. (For instructions, see the example in
"Step 9" earlier in this section.)
To connect to the controller. In the Computer/Laptop
open a browser such as Chrome or Firefox. Enter
10.10.30.99, the default Ethernet port IP address.
You will see on your computer screen the controller
software
NOTE: Controller does not have a DHCP client, it
will not automatically congure itself with a usable
IP address. Consult your Network Administrator for
conguring a correct IP address for your network.
The PC, Laptop or Tablet IP address will need to be
congured to communicate with the controller.
3.3 Enter Tool Information into the Controller
Attention: For proper operation of the tool, the tool
ratings, calibration and other information must be
entered into the tool setup screen.
This is done by navigating from the main menu to
Controller → Tool Setup
3.4 Quick Set Up (Default PSets from Tool)
On the Home Page press the following to accept
default PSet Parameters:
This will generate three generic PSets for the tool
connected to the controller. It will automatically use
the 40%, 60%, and 80% of the rated maximum torque
of the tool in a two-stage Torque Control Strategy
(TC_PM). A prompt will display rated Max Torque
and Max RPM of the connected tool for reference.
These Psets can be modied to meet application
requirements.

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Graph displays curves representing Torque (black
trace) and Angle (blue trace). The blue left arrow
at the origin of the graph will change the X-axis of
the rundown curve from Time (In-Cycle) to Time
(Overall) and Angle.
Below the graph is a historical table that will give
information and status of the most recent rundowns,
including current PSet, accepted/failed rundown
status,torque and angle.
Arrows allow user to scroll left or
right for viewing real time Job
information such as Run Screen or
rundown indicators.
Home tab will return user to the Home Page
Click for curve detail.
Click on blue arrow to change curve X axis.
Time Overall
Screen
Choose Time In-cycle, Time Overall, Angle, or Angle
In-Cycle screen
Run Screen displays real time Job information.
4.1 Run
The Run Screen is essentially the dashboard of the
Gen IV controller and provides a look at real-time
information regarding rundowns.
Time (In-Cycle)
Screen
Indicates the current JOB.
Indicates the current PSet in which you are
operating.
Indicates accepted rundown.
Indicates failed rundown.
Displays Torque and Angle for current
rundown.
Number of Pulses.
4. Home Page (Main Menu)

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Large Screen Indicators and Audit information
The large screen indicators are helpful in viewing real time results of the rundown from a distance.
Example of Accepted Job
Example of Failed Job

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4.2 PSet
Parameter Settings (PSets) control the fastening
process. The following describes the different
fastening strategies and how to setup the basic PSet
parameters necessary to perform a fastening. Up to
256 PSets are available.
4.2.1 Add New PSet
On Home Page press the tab.
On PSets screen press to add a new Pset.
Add a PSet
Edit a PSet
Coy a PSet
Delete a PSet
Default PSets (see "3.4 Quick Set Up" on page 9)
Manage PSets (see "4.2.5 Manage PSets" on page 17)
On Add New PSet screen (below) enter appropriate
values.
PSet Number: Current
PSet to be added.
Torque Units: Unit of
measure.
In Cycle Torque:
Threshold value at
which tool is “In
Cycle” and results
from the Rundown
will be reported. This
value is also used
to count pulses by
determining the start
of a pulse.
Time Limit (s): Maximum allowable time (in seconds)
tool is allowed to run after going ‘In Cycle’.
Advanced Options: (see "4.2.4 Advanced Options"
on page 16)
Once PSet values are entered press to enter Add
New Stage screen.
4.2.1.1 Add New Stage
A single stage or multiple stages build a PSet. Up to
20 stages can be assigned per PSet.
The following stage options are available (for stage
descriptions, see "4.2.2 PSet Stages" on page 13):
Once the desired stage(s) are selected and
congured, press to save stage and again to
save the PSet and return to initial PSet menu.
Next Press to go to the RUN screen or to
return to the Home page. The tool should now be
operational and you are ready to run a congured
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4.2.2 PSet Stages
4.2.2.1 TC_PM Torque Control Pulse Monitor
Torque High: Upper control limit of the rundown.
Torque Target: Final desired torque (CUT Level).
Torque Low: The lower control limit of the rundown.
Pulse Bailout: Total number of pulses never to be exceeded. Helps to
illustrate how far past Pulse High the rundown experienced without
damaging the part or excessively wearing the tool’s pulse uid.
Pulse High: Maximum acceptable pulses
Pulse Low: Minimum acceptable pulses
Pulse Reference: (drop down menu)
• In-cycle Pulse: Monitoring number of tool Pulse begins after the tool
overcomes pre-set in-cycle Torque
• Stage Pulse: Monitoring all Pulses specically in the Stage
Additional Pulses: After reaching target torque, additional pulses to be
applied before shutting of the air to the tool.
PSI: Desired amount of air pressure supplied to the tool (Only available for
SR models). Note: The pressure set in the rst stage of the PSet, is applied
when the tool is enabled to run.
Stage Timeout (s): Maximum allowable time (in seconds) in this stage. If
time is exceeded, the tool will stop and the Rundown will be terminated.

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4.2.2.2 TC_APM Torque Control Angle Pulse Monitor
Torque High: Upper control limit of the rundown.
Torque Target: Final desired torque (CUT Level).
Torque Low: The lower control limit of the rundown.
Angle Bailout: Determines when to stop the tool on angle during any
Torque Control strategy. Should be set equal to or above High Angle. Units
are degrees of rotation.
Angle High: Maximum acceptable angle rotation in degrees.
Angle Low: Minimum acceptable angle rotation in degrees.
Angle Reference (drop down menu):
• In-cycle Angle: Monitoring degrees of Angle after the tool has
overcome pre-set In Cycle Torque
• Stage Angle: Monitor Angle specically in the Stage
Angle Reference Torque: Monitor degrees of Angle from the Reference
Torque value set
Pulse Bailout: : Total number of Pulses never to be exceeded. Helps
to illustrate how far past Pulse High the rundown experienced awithout
damaging the part or excessively wearing the tool’s Pulse Fluid
Pulse High: Maximum acceptable pulses
Pulse Low: Minimum acceptable pulses
Pulse Reference (drop down menu):
• In-cycle Pulse: Monitoring number of tool Pulse begins after the tool
overcomes pre-set In Cycle Torque
• Stage Pulse: Monitoring all Pulses specically in the Stage
Additional Pulses: After reaching target torque, additional pulses to be
applied before shutting of the air to the tool.
Pressure (PSI): Desired amount of air pressure supplied to the tool (only
available for SR models). Note: The pressure set in the rst stage of the PSet,
is applied when the tool is enabled to run.
Stage Timeout (s): Maximum allowable time(in seconds) in this stage. If
time is exceeded, the tool will stop and the Rundown will be terminated.

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4.2.2.3 TC_AM Torque Control Angle Monitor
Torque High: Upper control limit of the rundown.
Torque Target: Final desired torque (CUT Level).
Torque Low: The lower control limit of the rundown.
Angle Bailout: Determines when to stop the tool on angle during any Torque
Control strategy. Should be set equal to or above High Angle. Units are
degrees of rotation.
Angle High: Maximum acceptable angle rotation in degrees.
Angle Low: Minimum acceptable angle rotation in degrees.
Angle Reference (drop down menu):
• In-cycle Angle: Monitoring degrees of angle after the tool has
overcome pre-set in-cycle torque
• Stage Angle: Monitor angle specically in the stage
Angle Reference Torque: Monitor degrees of angle from the reference torque
value set
Additional Pulses: After reaching target torque, additional pulses to be
applied before shutting of the air to the tool.
PSI: Desired amount of air pressure supplied to the tool (Only available for SR
models) Note: The pressure set in the rst stage of the PSet, is applied when
the tool is enabled to run.a
Stage Timeout (s): Maximum allowable time (in seconds) in this stage. If time is
exceeded, the tool will stop and the Rundown will be terminated.
4.2.2.4 AC_TM Angle Control Torque Monitor
Torque High: Upper control limit of the rundown.
Torque Target: Final desired torque (CUT Level).
Torque Low: The lower control limit of the rundown.
a
Torque Reference (drop down menu):
• In-cycle Angle: Monitoring degrees of angle after the tool has
overcome pre-set in-cycle torque
• Stage Angle: Monitor angle specically in the stage
Reference Torque: Monitor degrees of angle from the reference torque
value set
Torque Bailout: Total amount of torque not to be exceeded. Helps to
illustrate how far past Torque High the rundown experienced without
damaging the part.
Torque High: Maximum acceptable pulses
Torque Low: Minimum acceptable pulses
PSI: Desired amount of air pressure supplied to the tool (Only available for SR
models). Note: The pressure set in the rst stage of the PSet, is applied when
the tool is enabled to run.
Stage Timeout (s): Maximum allowable time (in seconds) in this stage. If time
is exceeded, the tool will stop and the Rundown will be terminated.

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If further Stage changes are needed click the
Edit button again to enter Edit Stage screen
(below).
Once desired changes are made click twice to
save changes.
4.2.4 Advanced Options
PSet Name:
(optional)
Thread Direction:
Direction the tool
is required to run
for fastening.
NOTE: The actual
tool direction is
set on the tool.
Judgement
Delay: Delay
after the air is
shutoff to the
tool, where the
peak torque,
pulse count, and
angle are still
being recorded.
After this delay
the rundown is
evaluated and
reported as
complete.
4.2.3 Edit PSet
On Home page press
On the PSet
screen click on
the desired PSet
you would like to
edit.
Click on the Edit button to make changes in the
Edit screen (below).

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4.2.5 Manage PSets
Save PSets to Browser
Allows the PSet information to be saved to the local
PC connected to controller. PSet information is
saved as a .txt le and can be opened using any
text editor such as WordPad. It can also be opened
with Excel. The format of the .txt le is tab separated
values.
Export PSets to Browser
Save the PSets as a database le to the PC
connected to controller. These PSets can later be
imported to another controller.
Import PSets from Browser
Import previously exported PSets to controller.
Delete PSets
Enables deletion of selected PSets.
This timer starts when the nal stage of the PSet is
complete.
Torque Read Delay: The primary use of this timer is
to ignore seating torque or early stray pulses from
contributing to the rundown results. This timer starts
when the torque reaches In-Cycle. During this delay
time, torque is not compared to the target. When
the time is up, the peak torque is reset. This can be
useful if there is an initial spike in the torque when
the tool rst starts or at the fasteners rst seating
point.
Pulse Timeout: The primary use for this timer is to
detect trigger release. This timer starts after a pulse
is detected. If another pulse is not detected before
the timer expires then the rundown will terminate
Re-hit/Reject Parameters: Prevents the fastening of
an already tightened fastener. If enabled, tool will
stop and the rundown will be aborted, if the angle
of rotation between the Re-Hit Reference Torque
and the In-Cycle Torque is less than the Re-Hit Angle
Count.
NOTE: If the attempted rundown is a Re-Hit, it will not
be reported or recorded.
Re-hit Reject Enable: Enables the feature.
Report Re-Hit as NOK: If checked the results of the
rundown will be NOK with torque, angle and pulse
reported as LOW.
If not checked, the tool will be shut off and the
controller will not go into cycle.
Re-Hit Angle Count: The default Re-Hit Angle Count
is 100 degrees. If the angle changes less than 100
degrees in .04 seconds before the in-cycle pulse it is
determined to be a Re-Hit.
Joint Compensation Ratio: Adjusts the target torque
of the tool to compensate for joint characteristics.
This value has an inverse relationship with the target
torque (Output torque = Target Torque / Ratio).
Ratio values above 1.0 result in a lower output
torque where values below 1.0 result in higher
output torques.

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4.3 Job
A Job is a collection of PSets which can be run when
performing multiple fastening operations on a single
application.
Jobs provide:
• Error proong
• Logical grouping
of PSets
• Fastening order
• Job status
4.3.1 Add New Job
To add a new Job press on the Home Page.
Press on Jobs screen (above) to enter Add New
Job screen (below)
Job Number: Up
to 99 Jobs can be
congured.
Job Name: Enter Job
Name
Job Action:
• Disable Tool:
Disable tool
after job is
nished.
Job complete
Icon will appear.
Tool will not
operate until
job is reset.
• Reset Job: Will reset after Job is nished.
Enter Advanced Options if needed
(see next section "4.2.4 Advanced Options")
Click to
Enable/Disable
Job function.
4.2.6 Multistage Rundown Evaluation and
Reporting
• If a rundown cycle completes, or is terminated
early while in or after the nal stage of the PSet:
○The overall evaluation of the rundown will
be determined using the limits set in the nal
stage.
○The peak torque, pulse count, and angle,
achieved during the rundown are used for
the evaluation and reported.
○Note: The fastening torque must reach the In-
Cycle torque value set in the PSet in order for
the rundown to be evaluated and reported.
• If a rundown is terminated early before reaching
the nal audit stage:
○The overall result of the rundown will be
reported as a reject.
○The torque, pulse, and angle evaluation
will be determined using the limits set in the
stage that was running when the rundown
was terminated.
○The peak torque, pulse count, and angle
at the point in time when the rundown was
terminated, is used for the stage evaluation.
○The torque, pulse count, and angle status
reported will reect this stage evaluation with
the following exception:
▪If torque, pulse count, and angle are
all within limits of the stage that was
running, the torque, pulse, and angle
status will all be reported as low. This
is done to further indicate that the
rundown terminated before reaching
the nal audit stage.
○The peak torque, pulse count, and angle
achieved, during the rundown, will be
reported.
• Angle measurement details:
○Peak Angle used for overall evaluation and
reported is the peak angle achieved during
the rundown, measured from the angle
reference set in the nal stage. Note: If an
angle reference is not dened in the nal
audit stage, the angle is measured from
when the torque rst crosses the In-Cycle
torque set in the PSet.
○Angle used for stage evaluation is the
angle at the point in time when stage was
terminated or completed, measured from
the angle reference set in the stage.
• Note: If the evaluation of any stage during the
rundown fails, or a bail out limit is exceeded, the
fastening cycle will be terminated early and any
subsequent stages will not run.

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After appropriate values are entered, press to go
to Add New Job Sequence screen.
PSet Number: Choose any current PSet already
congured in controller.
Action:
• None: Will stay in current sequence.
• Next: will advance to next sequence set up after
count is reached.
Count: Fastener number required to complete
sequence.
Once values are entered press two times to
return to Job screen
4.3.2 Advanced Options
Lock on Reject
Parameters:
• Enable: Enable
or Disable
When enabled,
this prevents
tool from
starting a new
rundown if the
result of the last
rundown was a
reject.
Limit Reject
Parameters:
• Enable: Enable
or Disable
• Maximum
Rejects:
Number of
rejected fasteners allowed
Report Missing Fasteners: Add an option to each JOB
to allow the reporting of any missing fasteners. When
it is set the controller will report an NOK rundown for
each fastener that is dened in the JOB but has not
been ran. These NOK results will be reported whenever
a new job is started AND the prior JOB is incomplete.
These generated NOK results are treated like any
other fastening. They are displayed on the run screen,
stored in the results and transmitted on all protocols.
4.3.3 Jobs "Enabled" Display and Button Function
Torque Display
Always displays
torque value
Toggle Button
PSet Job
Functions
Secondary
Display
Parameter
Setting (PSet)/
Job Display
Increment/
Decrement Buttons
• Increment and Decrement buttons change
the job sequence. The PSet number will
change and job sequence number on
secondary display will change if jobs are
enabled.
• Holding the toggle button will display will
display the Job number, while pressing
increment or decrement buttons will change
it. The two numbers on the PSet/Job display will
be separated by decimals.
• Pressing the toggle button will change
secondary display between:
○Units of measure
○Ethernet IP address
○System port IP address
○Angle report (If tool is equipped with angle
resolver)
○Bolt count
○Job sequence
NOTE: Job sequence shows which PSet you are
currently on in the job (this is not the pset number).
The rst pset in the job is always job sequence 1, and
the next is 2, etc.
Bolt count is shown as current bolt count out of total
number of bolts. Example: If you have 3 total bolts.
When you start the job you will see 0.3. After one
rundown you will see 1.3 and then 2.3 on the next
run and so on until the job is completed.

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4.4.1 Saving Rundown(s)
Click on in main rundown screen to view/save
total rundowns.
Then click on on the PC
to save or open the le using a text editor such as
Notepad. The format of the Rundown le is tab
separated variables and can be viewed using Excel.
The raw data can now be imported to Excel to
build graphs, charts etc. Contact AIMCO Technical
Service for pre-made Torque and Angle Templates.
Individual Rundowns
Click on an
individual
run to
view/save
rundown
information
Rundown Information View Sample of Individual
Rundown Information
4.4 Results
This screen
provides a history
of rundowns
performed.
Information such
as ID Number,
Time Stamp,
Parameter Set#,
Accept/Reject
status, and Torque
and Angle are
recorded for each
rundown.
Deletes individual rundowns by clicking on them
separately and deleting them in the next screen or
deleting all rundowns by
clicking on the icon at the
bottom of Results page. A
Conrmation screen will
appear.
Save Button saves rundowns as .Txt File.
Filter Button gives lter options in Rundown screen.
Home Button returns to main display menu.
Play Button sends you directly to Run Screen.
Refresh Button refreshes screen to include latest
rundowns.
Click on
Individual
Runs for
Rundown
information.
Example: Rejected
Rundown Information.