Atlas Copco ACTA 4000 User manual

User Guide
ACTA 4000
Also valid for ACTA 3000 software revision 3.x
Atlas Copco Tools and Assembly Systems
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Contents
1Safety instructions................................................................................................7
2System overview...................................................................................................9
2.1 ACTA functionality ....................................................................................................................9
2.1.1 ACTA Basic.......................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.2 ACTA Quality Control ........................................................................................................... 10
2.1.3 ACTA Advanced Analysis .................................................................................................... 10
2.2 ToolsTalk QAT ........................................................................................................................10
2.3 How to use this guide..............................................................................................................11
2.3.1 Revision History ................................................................................................................... 12
3Interface...............................................................................................................13
3.1 Back panel connectors, ACTA 4000.......................................................................................13
3.2 Back panel connectors, ACTA 3000.......................................................................................14
3.3 Front panel..............................................................................................................................15
3.3.1 Display ................................................................................................................................. 16
3.3.2 Menu Blocks......................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.3 Pull-up menus ...................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.4 Input dialog boxes ................................................................................................................ 18
4Getting started.....................................................................................................21
4.1 Out of the Box .........................................................................................................................21
4.2 Installation...............................................................................................................................21
4.3 Startup.....................................................................................................................................22
4.4 Using Quick programming ......................................................................................................22
4.4.1 Measuring tools.................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.2 Measuring controlled tools with synchronization .................................................................. 23
5Programming ACTA............................................................................................25
5.1 View ........................................................................................................................................27
5.2 Print menu...............................................................................................................................28
5.3 Quick Programming (Q.Prog.) ................................................................................................31
5.3.1 Quick programming tools ..................................................................................................... 32
5.3.2 Synchronize ......................................................................................................................... 32
5.3.3 ISO 5393.............................................................................................................................. 33
5.3.4 Measuring tools according to ISO 5393 ............................................................................... 33
5.4 Statistics (Stat.) .......................................................................................................................36
5.4.1 All tightening......................................................................................................................... 37
5.4.2 Statistics torque, Statistics angle and Statistics pulse.......................................................... 38
5.4.3 History.................................................................................................................................. 39
5.4.4 Manual Input ........................................................................................................................ 41
5.5 Configuration (Conf.)...............................................................................................................42
5.5.1 Interface ............................................................................................................................... 42
5.5.2 Calibration ............................................................................................................................ 49
5.5.3 Diagnostics........................................................................................................................... 50
5.5.4 Transducer memory ............................................................................................................. 52
5.5.5 Communication .................................................................................................................... 53

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5.5.6 Product information...............................................................................................................54
5.5.7 Options .................................................................................................................................55
5.6 Database (Datab)................................................................................................................... 55
5.6.1 New tool ................................................................................................................................55
5.6.2 Select Tool............................................................................................................................55
5.6.3 Delete Tool ...........................................................................................................................56
5.6.4 Clear all measurements ........................................................................................................56
5.6.5 Backup tool ...........................................................................................................................56
5.6.6 Information............................................................................................................................57
5.7 Program (Prog.) ..................................................................................................................... 57
5.7.1 Application Data Setup .........................................................................................................58
5.7.2 Tooltype setup ......................................................................................................................58
5.7.3 Measure setup ......................................................................................................................60
5.7.4 Ext. Measure Setup ..............................................................................................................60
5.7.5 Statistical setup.....................................................................................................................62
5.7.6 Display setup ........................................................................................................................66
5.8 Analyse (A.lyse) ..................................................................................................................... 68
5.8.1 Zoom in and zoom out ..........................................................................................................69
5.8.2 Adjust position.......................................................................................................................69
5.8.3 Save trace.............................................................................................................................69
5.8.4 Parameter .............................................................................................................................70
6Measuring strategies ..........................................................................................71
6.1 Measure strategy parameters ................................................................................................ 71
6.2 Available measuring strategies .............................................................................................. 72
6.2.1 Peak(DD) ..............................................................................................................................73
6.2.2 Static installed torque............................................................................................................74
6.2.3 Multistage .............................................................................................................................74
6.2.4 Break away ...........................................................................................................................75
6.2.5 Peak (Pulse) .........................................................................................................................76
7Measurement results ..........................................................................................77
7.1 Common parameters ............................................................................................................. 77
7.2 The Measurement dialog boxes............................................................................................. 78
7.2.1 Basic Measurement dialog box .............................................................................................79
7.2.2 Custom Measurement dialog box ........................................................................................80
7.2.3 Trace Measurement dialog box.............................................................................................81
7.3 Batch Result window.............................................................................................................. 82
7.4 Zone result window ................................................................................................................ 84
8Calibrating tools and equipment .......................................................................85
8.1 Tool calibration....................................................................................................................... 85
8.1.1 Setting up ACTA for calibration.............................................................................................85
8.1.2 Evaluating and adjusting.......................................................................................................86
8.1.3 Automatic calibration.............................................................................................................87
8.1.4 Calibration dialog boxes........................................................................................................87
8.2 Calibrating Transducers with ACTA....................................................................................... 92
8.2.1 Calibration.............................................................................................................................93
8.2.2 Linearity check ......................................................................................................................94
8.2.3 Saving and printing the new calibration value .......................................................................95

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8.3 Calibrating ACTA ....................................................................................................................96
9Printouts from ACTA ..........................................................................................97
9.1 Continuous report ...................................................................................................................98
9.2 Tool Rundowns .......................................................................................................................99
9.3 Transducer Info.....................................................................................................................100
9.4 Tool Setup.............................................................................................................................101
9.5 Tool Statistics........................................................................................................................102
9.5.1 All Tool Rundowns ............................................................................................................. 103
9.5.2 All Tool Set-ups.................................................................................................................. 103
9.5.3 All Tool Statistics................................................................................................................ 103
9.6 Tool calibration......................................................................................................................104
9.7 Database Summary ..............................................................................................................105
9.8 Trace .....................................................................................................................................106
9.9 Deadweight calibration report ...............................................................................................107
9.10 ACTA Calibration report........................................................................................................108
9.11 ISO 5393 Calibration report ..................................................................................................109
10 ToolsTalk QAT...................................................................................................111
11 Guide to statistics.............................................................................................113
11.1 Principal definitions ...............................................................................................................114
11.2 Control charts........................................................................................................................115
11.2.1 Control charts example ...................................................................................................... 116
11.2.2 X-bar and Range coefficients table .................................................................................... 121
11.3 Capability studies..................................................................................................................122
11.4 ISO 5393 calculations ...........................................................................................................123
12 Technical specifications...................................................................................125
12.1 Dimensions and weights.......................................................................................................125
12.2 Electrical................................................................................................................................125
12.3 Battery...................................................................................................................................125
12.4 Connectors............................................................................................................................125
12.4.1 Transducer Pin Description ................................................................................................ 126
12.4.2 Bar Code Reader ............................................................................................................... 126
12.5 Default Setups.......................................................................................................................127
12.5.1 ACTA ................................................................................................................................. 127
12.5.2 Q-prog................................................................................................................................ 127
12.5.3 Synchronize ....................................................................................................................... 129
13 Maintenance ......................................................................................................135
13.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................135
13.2 Service & Calibration ............................................................................................................135
13.3 Software Upgrade .................................................................................................................135

ACTA 4000 user guide Safety instructions
1 Safety instructions
Important
All locally legislated rules with regard to installation, operation and maintenance shall be observed at all
times.
Warning!
When using electric products, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the product.
Before operating the product, please make sure that the operating voltage (indicated on the type plate
on the bottom of the product) is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.
Always disconnect the product from the mains by unplugging it when replacing the battery.
The product is equipped with an internal fan to reduce heat build-up. All the same, use the system in a
location with adequate ventilation and keep it away from sources of excessive heat (radiators or other
equipment that produces heat).
Do not expose the system to excessive moisture (dripping or splashing water), and do not use it near
water (near a washbasin or in a wet basement) or other liquids.
The product should not be subjected to continuous or excessive shocks or vibration.
For minimum electrical interference, use the product well away from possible sources of electrical
noise (arc-welding equipment, etc.).
There are no user serviceable parts inside the product. Under no circumstances should you open or
attempt to repair the product. Doing so will invalidate all warranties. Refer all service needs to your
local Atlas Copco Tools service personnel.
Danger of explosion if a replacement battery is incorrectly connected.
Replace only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the equipment
manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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2 System overview
Introducing ACTA, combining tightening analysis functionality with integrated tools management and
statistic process control (SPC).
This user guide describes the ACTA 4000 and ACTA 3000, revision 3.x functionality. When referring to
ACTA only, the functionality is valid for both versions. Other versions of ACTA are not covered in this
user guide.
2.1 ACTA functionality
ACTA is available in three different versions to cover all needs:
Basic
Quality Control (QC)
Advanced Analysis (AA).
The following functionality is available in all versions of ACTA:
Function ACTA 4000 ACTA 3000
PC connection allowing quick upgrades and PC
integration through ToolsTalk QAT
USB, RS 232 and Ethernet RS 232
Printer Port Not available, printing capability
through Report Viewer
application (not yet implemented)
Yes
Analogue output for quality analysis with oscilloscope Yes Yes
An integrated battery 7 hours 3,5 hours
Automatic communication of calibration data from
transducers at start-up
Strain-gage and amplified
transducers supported
Strain-gage transducers
supported
Display Color display Black and white display
Quick programming function for simple torque checks Yes Yes
Flash memory for easy upgrading Yes Yes
Memory 6000 tools, 48000 tool tightening
operations
500 tools, 6000 tool
tightening operations
ToolsTalk QAT-compatible Yes Yes

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2.1.1 ACTA Basic
ACTA Basic is the entry level version designed for simple torque checking in a repair shop or directly on
the line. ACTA Basic includes the following functionality:
Measures torque and angle on direct driven, residual torque and pulse tools and counts the number of
pulses on pulse tools
Calculates mean values and 3σ
Single Memory Position, i.e. only one tool
Auto calibration and self test
Auto set-up on Atlas Copco memory transducers
Transducer database for non-Atlas Copco transducers
2.1.2 ACTA Quality Control
Quality Control is the next step up from Basic. It includes a database for organization and storage of tools
and tool tightening operations. It also includes advanced statistical functions. In addition to the Basic
features, the following is included:
Process capability index (CM) and modified process capability index (CMK)
Real time statistic process control (SPC)
Databases for Tools, Measurements and History
Print SPC for a tool or a tool tightening database
Tool calibration
2.1.3 ACTA Advanced Analysis
Advanced Analysis is the most advanced version for graphical analysis of the tightening characteristics of
various tools or joints. In addition to the Basic and Quality Control features, the following is included:
Tightening traces with zoom-in
Print traces, for ACTA 4000 through ToolsTalk QAT
Trace transfer to ToolsTalk QAT
2.2 ToolsTalk QAT
With ToolsTalk QAT you have a complete tool database, tightening database and supplier database for
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detailed statistical data. In addition, you have a complete application database for handling of tools and
joints.
You are also able to attach maintenance and service instructions for all your tools and keep a record of
work in progress. ToolsTalk QAT can even keep track and remind you of maintenance and service
intervals. Read more in the ToolsTalk QAT section and in the ToolsTalk QAT user guide.
2.3 How to use this guide
This user guide describes how to use ACTA in conjunction with the following hardware and software.
Transducer
Tool
Controller
ToolsTalk QAT
Report Viewer ACTA 4000 (not yet implemented)
Deadweight equipment, ISO 5393 test joints
Cables
For more information on these products, see the applicable user guide or product information.
The following main tasks are handled in this user guide:
Tool measurement The tool is connected to the transducer and to ACTA, and tightening operations
are done. The result is displayed and stored in ACTA.
For Quick programming instructions, see sections Measuring tools.
Tool measurement
with synchronization
Tool measurement when tool and controller are connected and the tightening
operations are done using the configuration in the controller.
The results from the controller and from the transducer are both displayed in
ACTA (if RS232 or Ethernet connection is used). If using a controller-tool
combination that is not connected or not compatible with ACTA, a manual
synchronization is done where the configuration and the results from the
controller are entered manually.
For Quick programming instructions, see section Measuring controlled tools
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Tool measurement
according to ISO 5393
Standardized measurement according to ISO 5393. See section Measuring tools
according to ISO 5393.
Tool calibration If the tool needs adjustment, this is normally done through the ACTA
calibration procedure where the tool software is updated. A calibration can also
be done manually (screw adjustment on tool).
The tool calibration can be done with or without a synchronized controller. For
instructions, see section Calibrating tools and equipment.
Tool data handling Tool data and the results of the measurements from the tightening operations
are stored in ACTA.
The data can be stored and handled in a number of ways. Printouts through a
PC or data handling in ToolsTalk QAT can be made.
ACTA calibration ACTA needs to be calibrated once a year. This is done in a licensed laboratory.
Transducer calibration To calibrate a transducer, deadweight equipment is used.
2.3.1 Revision History
The preliminary release of this user guide describes:
Software revision 04.3.18L for ACTA 4000
Software revision 3.18 for ACTA 3000

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3 Interface
3.1 Back panel connectors, ACTA 4000
No Connector Type
1 100-240 VAC supply Industrial standard female 3-pole power supply
2 Transducer Industrial standard female 19-pole MS31121219S
3 Oscilloscope Industrial standard female BNC
4 USB Industrial standard cable type A→B
5 Ethernet RJ-45
6 PC / BCR (Bar Code Reader) Industrial standard female 9-pole Dsub
1 2 3 4 5 6
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3.2 Back panel connectors, ACTA 3000
No Connector Type
1 100-240 VAC supply Industrial standard female 3-pole power supply
2 Transducer Industrial standard female 19-pole MS31121219S
3 Printer Industrial standard female 25-pole Dsub.
ACTA 3000 should only be connected to printers
conforming to IEC 950 standard.
4 PC or BCR (Bar Code Reader) Industrial standard female 9-pole Dsub
5 Oscilloscope Industrial standard female BNC
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3.3 Front panel
This figure shows ACTA 4000 front panel. ACTA 3000 has the same buttons and functionality, with
minor differences in placement.
1 Display
2 Soft keys
3 On/Off button
4-7 Status (LED)
indicators
8 SHIFT
9 Numeric keypad
10-12 Function buttons
4-7
8
9
10-12
1
2
3
The front panel layout is the same for all versions of ACTA 4000 or ACTA 3000. Apart from the display,
it features LED indicators, soft keys and an alpha-numeric keypad.
No Name Description
1 Display See section below
2 Display Soft
keys (Blank) Each key corresponds to various blocks of soft key text (programming tree menus) or arrows in
the display. To configure the soft keys, see section User defined soft keys.
3
On/Off
To start or shut down ACTA, press the button and hold down for one second
4 OK Lights up when the result of a tightening operation falls within all the specified limits. The signal
is active for 10 seconds or until the next tightening operation is initiated.
5 NOK Lights up when the result of a tightening operation falls outside any of the specified limits. The
signal is active for 10 seconds or until the next tightening operation is initiated.
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6 n x OK Flashes three times when the number of tightening operations corresponds to the present number
of tightening operations programmed in ACTA (Batch size)
7
Battery
Red ACTA requires charging.
Flashing green Charging just started, 110 / 220 V on but battery not connected or
something wrong with charging circuits.
Constant green ACTA charging
Off If 110 / 220 V connected, battery fully charged
If 110 / 220 V not connected, ACTA will use the battery.
8 SHIFT Pressing the shift button activates the alphabetical signs above each numeric key. Keep pressing
the numeric key to find the desired alphabetical sign
9 Keypad Numeric keypad. Use SHIFT to activate alphabetical signs
10 OK OK is used to activate inputs in the programming blocks
11 Cl The clear button is used to erase old values in the programming blocks or to delete the latest result
of the current tightening measurement.
SHIFT,Cl Pressed in succession (but not at the same time), one of the following occurs:
All results of the current tightening torque measurements are erased
When editing data, all data is removed from an input dialog box
12 ENTER ENTER is used to select an option and verify inputs in the programming blocks
3.3.1 Display
ACTA features a large back-lit 72 x 96 mm display with a dialog box-like interface to allow accurate
measurement readings and simple usage. ACTA 4000 has a color display, ACTA 3000 has a black and
white display.
ACTA also features a power-save function that deactivates the back-lighting on the display if it is not used
for 30 seconds. This is to save the battery and works only when ACTA is powered from the battery.
The display normally shows the Measurement dialog box. Depending on the current task, the following
displays are available:
Measurement dialog boxes
Calibration dialog boxes
Pull-up menus
Input dialog boxes
Result windows
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Result header with battery
status, communication symbol,
tool or application name, and
number of tightenings (in
batch)
Measurement dialog box with
torque and angle results,
statistical results and last five
tightenings. This figure shows
the basic view
Menu blocks representing
programming tree functions,
arrows, or user defined options.
Controlled by the soft keys
3.3.2 Menu Blocks
The Menu blocks are located at the bottom of the display.
Each soft key is used to select a menu block. The arrows are used to scroll through the menus.
3.3.3 Pull-up menus
When selecting a menu block with more than one function, a dialog box appears on the display.
A pull-up menu lists the options under a specific
menu block. The figure shows the pull-up menu
from the Programming menu block
To select an option, do one of the following:
Highlight it by scrolling up or down using the
soft keys under the arrows. Then press ENTER.
Press the digit on the numeric keypad that
corresponds to the desired option.
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3.3.4 Input dialog boxes
An input dialog box appears if the option you have selected requires specific parameters to be set.
Opening data boxes
To access the data boxes, do one of
the following:
Highlight it by scrolling up or
down using the soft keys under
the arrows. Then press ENTER.
Press the digit on the numeric
keypad that corresponds to the
field.
The box opens.
Entering data
To enter data, do the following:
If the data field is writable, use the numeric keypad. For alphabetical signs, press SHIFT prior to the
numerical key representing the desired letter or symbol. Press ENTER to confirm and exit the data field.
If the data field has a selection list, do one of the following:
oUse the soft keys under the arrows to highlight the desired parameter. Press ENTER to
confirm and exit the data field.
oPress the digit on the numeric keypad that corresponds to the desired parameter to confirm
and exit the data field.
When all data in the dialog box is correctly filled in, do one of the following:
Highlight OK on the display and press ENTER to confirm and exit the dialog box
Press OK on the numeric keypad to confirm and exit the dialog box
To exit a dialog box without making any changes, do one of the following:
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Highlight Cancel in the display and press ENTER
Press the Cancel soft key
The changes are discarded and the Measurement (or other default) dialog box is displayed again.
Navigating in the dialog boxes
The Next and Prev. choices, when present, let you navigate to the next dialog box in the current pull-up
menu without returning to the Measurement dialog box. When leaving the dialog box using Next or Prev.,
ACTA asks if you want the changes to be saved or not.