Desoutter FAS3000 User manual

FAS3000
Desoutter Limited Eaton Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 7DR England
Printed in USA 1 of 204 Part No. 2050479303 Issue 1 10.02
Power-up sequence
Product identification
Firmware revision numbers
The count is the number of completed
fasteners in the batch. When the count
equals the batch, the count will go back to
zero and a GROUP ACCEPT output will be
g
enerated.
Parameter set Count
If this button is pressed, the operator
will be prompted for a four-digit
password before entering the program
menu.
Pressing the left or right arrows will advance the
display to the next or previous screen respectively.
During screen changes, a description of the next
value to be displayed will be shown momentarily.
This number denotes the number of fasteners to
be completed to get a GROUP ACCEPT. The
max
g
rou
p
is 255.
The TOTAL represents the number of completed
groups. If the total exceeds 9999, the total will
begin to scroll to show all five digits. The max total
is 65,535. After 65,535 is reached, the total will
reset to zero.
Operation
Normal operation of the FAS3000 is depicted below. On power-up, the unit will display a series of identifiers, code revisions, etc. and then
remain on the “count” window. The count window displays the current parameter set and the current number of fasteners completed toward
a GROUP. Other statistics are also available to the operator without a key or password by pressing the arrow keys on the keypad. These
options are described below.
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The key-switch is used to unlock the advanced
features of the FAS3000.
When the key is in the locked position, the
padlock-shaped symbol will be illuminated, the
program menu will not be accessible, and the
GROUP RESET will not be available.
When the key is in the unlocked position, the
padlock-shaped symbol will not be illuminated and
all the afore mentioned features will be available.
A four digit password may also be used to enter
the program menu or perform a GROUP RESET.
This button can be used to enter the program
menu when unlocked, or to display the password
prompt when the unit is locked.
Security
The advanced settings and the GROUP RESET features of the FAS3000 are governed by a key-switch on the front of the unit. Alternatively,
a password may be used to enter the program menu or perform a GROUP RESET.

FAS3000
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Indicates the parameter set (A-H) that will be used
to qualify the fastener.
Use the arrow buttons on the keypad to
change parameter sets.
Press this key to switch to the selected
parameter set.
Press this key to exit the menu option
without making the change.
Selecting Parameter Sets
The FAS3000 has eight different parameter sets that can be used to store the qualification conditions for eight differing fasteners. The
parameter sets are referred to as sets A through H. The current parameter set can be selected using the steps below:

FAS3000
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These messages will each be displayed
momentarily to indicate to the operator that he or
she is now entering the program menu.
Use the Up and DOWN buttons on the
keypad to navigate the PROGRAM
MENU.
Press this key to select an item to edit
from the menu.
Press this button to exit or "go back" from
a selected menu item. If the program
menu was accessed with the password,
press this key to exit the program menu
and return to normal operation. The
FAS3000 will again be locked, and a
password or key will be needed to re-
enter the program menu.
Program Menu
The program menu provides access to all the setting, features, and qualification parameters of the FAS3000. The illustration below shows
the location of each of the menu options. Each menu option will be expanded in detail on the following pages.

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Indicates the parameter set that will be calibrated,
i.e. parameter set A.
Press this key any time to exit the Auto-
Cal process.
or
These statements will repeat until the proper
button is pressed to continue to the next step.
Auto-Calibration
Auto-Calibration allows the operator to record the signature of a properly tightened fastener by which to qualify succeeding fasteners. On the
FAS3000, the process will be performed as follows:

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This number represents the number of fasteners in a GROUP.
One of the digits will be flashing. Use the up and down arrow keys
to increment or deincrement the flashing digit. Use the left and
right arrow keys to select the next digit for editing. The maximum
GROUP is 255.
Use these buttons to edit the next digit.
Press this key to save the change and
exit the menu option.
Press this key to exit the menu option
without making the change.
Use these buttons on the keypad to
increment or deincrement the flashing
digit.
Groups
The group setting is the number of fasteners that need to be completed before the FAS3000 issues a GROUP-ACCEPT output. If the
sequencing feature is turned on, the group setting represents the number of fasteners that must be completed before switching to the next
parameter set in the sequence. A GROUP ACCEPT will be issued after the final parameter set in the sequence is completed.

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This message will scroll until the ENTER or ESC key is pressed.
Press this key to set the total to zero and
exit the menu option.
Press this key to exit the menu option
without making the change.
Clearing the Total
The total count is the number of GROUP ACCEPTs that have accumulated for the selected parameter set. The maximum total is 65,535.
The total can be cleared by selecting TOT in the program menu and following the steps below.

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Use these buttons on the keypad to turn the
solenoid driver ON or OFF.
Press this key to save the change and
exit the menu option.
Press this key to exit the menu option
without making the change.
External Solenoid Driver
The FAS3000 has a +24VDC output that can be enabled to shut off an air tool in the event of a NOK. The output can be connected to an
external solenoid to close an air valve, and in turn, disable the tool. The solenoid driver can be enabled or disabled from the program menu
as follows:

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Press this key to save the change
and exit the menu option.
Press this key to exit the menu option
without making the change.
Use these buttons on the keypad to
select the number of parameter sets
in the sequence.
Sequencing
The FAS3000 can be set to sequence through up to eight different parameter sets before issuing a GROUP ACCEPT. Under SEQU in the
program menu, the operator can choose the number of parameter sets to include in the sequence. The FAS3000 will start in parameter set
A. Upon completion of all the fasteners in group A, the FAS3000 will advance to parameter set B and so on. The parameters in the
sequence will have to be set up individually, i.e.: Auto-Cal, number of fasteners in the group, etc. A GROUP RESET operation will also reset
the sequence.

FAS3000
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Use these buttons on the keypad to turn the
"beep on ACCEPT" feature ON or OFF.
Press this key to save the change and
exit the menu option.
Press this key to exit the menu option
without making the change.
Beep on ACCEPT
The FAS3000 will sound a double beep on GROUP ACCEPTS. This feature can be turned off in the program menu. The FAS3000 will still
beep on REJECTs.