FEC AFC3000 User manual

AFC3000E-HW-1

WARNING
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equipment detailed in this manual.
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MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO
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Thank you for purchasing the AFC3000 Nutrunner System. This instruction manual
describes the procedures for installation, wiring, handling and actions to be taken in case of
any failure.
This instruction manual shall be delivered to the end user who operates the equipment.
Read all instructions before use and always keep this instruction manual with the
equipment.
The product specification and appearance described in this instruction manual is subject to
change without notice.
All rights reserved. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information contained
herein for other than its intended purpose, is strictly prohibited.
◆It is important for you to read all “Safety Precautions” before using the equipment, and
understand and observe all instructions and recommendations included in this manual.
◆Read all instructions and recommendations included in this manual, understand the
functions and performance of this Nutrunner, and correctly use this machine.
Always keep this instruction manual with the equipment.
◆Wirings and parameter settings shall only be conducted by a qualified professional.
◆Indicate the following on all instruction manuals that use this equipment.
”This equipment is capable of high voltages hazardous to human life.”
◆Never conduct a withstand voltage test or insulation resistance test on this equipment.
Please confirm the following when unpacking this equipment:
◆Ensure that you received the correct model, as ordered.
◆Ensure that there are no missing parts. (Refer the list of system structure)
◆Check for any damage caused during transportation.
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Introduction

We hereby declare that the following product conforms with the essential health and safety
requirements of EC Directives and that the product can be incorporated into end-machinery.
To maintain this declaration, the product must not be put into service until the end-machinery
has been declared in conformity with the provisions of the Directives.
Product : Electric Servo Nutrunner
Model No. : AFC3000
Manufacturer : DAI-ICHI DENTSU LTD.
Directives : Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
The above product has been evaluated for conformity with above directives using the following
European standards. The technical construction file (TCF) for this product is retained at the
above manufacturer’s location and it is complied according to
ANNEX Ⅶpart B.
Machinery Directive
EN ISO12100:2010, EN 60204-1:2006+A1:2009
EMC Directive
EMI EN61000-6-4: 2007+A1:2011
EMS EN61000-6-2: 2005
Low Voltage Directive
EN 61800-5-1:2007 Second Edition
Safety of Machinery
EN60204-1:2006+A1:2009
Introduction
CE Declaration

Introduction
Warranty Period
FEC Inc. warrants that the equipment manufactured by it and delivered hereunder will be
free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date
of placing the equipment in operation, or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment or
500,000 machine cycles - whichever shall first occur.
Provision of warranty
Should any failure to conform to this warranty be reported in writing to the company within
said period, the company shall at its option, correct such nonconformity by suitable repair to
such equipment or furnish a replacement part from FEC or an FEC approved facility,
provided the purchaser has stored, installed, maintained and operated such equipment in
accordance with good industry practices and has complied with specific requirements &
recommendations of the company. Accessories or equipment furnished by the company
shall not be liable for any repairs, replacements or adjustments to the equipment or any
costs of labor performed by the purchaser or others without the company's prior written
approval.
The effects of corrosion, erosion and normal wear and tear are specifically excluded from
the company's warranty. Performance warranties are limited to those specifically stated
within the company's proposal. Unless responsibility for meeting such performance
warranties are limited to specified shop or field tests, the company's obligation shall be to
correct in the manner and for a period of time provided above.
THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE, AND ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
Correction by the company of nonconformity's, whether patent or latent in the manner and
for the period of time provided above, shall constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of the
company for such nonconformity's, whether based on contract, warranty negligence,
indemnity, strict liability or otherwise with respect to, or arising out of such equipment.
The following are defined as non-warranty situations that are outside the scope of warranty
provided;
Product is out of the warranty period as determined by FEC serial number tracking.
Any cause external to the equipment, including but not limited to any act of God, lighting or
power surges, abuse, negligence, accident or failure to maintain the proper operating
environment.
Use of equipment or adjustments or devices not approved by the manufacturer and FEC.
Cosmetic damage to unit or any of the parts
Consumable parts - for example; sockets, rest/wear pads, bushings, etc.
Physical damage (example - damage caused by dropping, cut cables, etc.)
Field Service required on a Warranty Part - FEC warranty covers the parts and labor only
onsite at FEC.
Extended warranties are available as an addition to the standard warranty period outlined above -
for all FEC Inc. systems. Please contact FEC if you are interested in an extended warranty.
Warranty

Read all instructions before operating the equipment in order to use this equipment safely and correctly.
Prior to use, read this instruction manual carefully and fully understand the equipments functions, safety
precautions and instructions. Safety precautions in this manual are marked with two symbols [Warning]
and [Caution].
To prevent danger to the user and other persons as well as property damage, instructions that must be
fully observed are marked with the symbols below.
◆This instruction manual uses the following two symbols according to the degree of damage that may be
caused when the instruction is not observed.
Even instructions that are marked with may result in severe damage if they are not
observed according to conditions.
Contents marked with the above symbols are very important instructions. For your safety, follow all
instructions and especially those marked with these symbols.
◆This instruction manual uses the following additional symbols for instructions that shall be observed.
Warning
Caution
This symbol indicates that failure to observe instruction marked
with this symbol may result in severe personal injury or death.
This symbol indicates that failure to observe instruction marked
with this symbol may result in minor personal injury or material
damage.
Caution
Warning:
Fire
Caution:
Electric shock
Ground
Prohibited
Do not disassemble
Required
Warning:
Electric shock
Caution:
Fire
Caution:
High Temperature
Safety Precautions

Please do not touch the tool to the tool during operation.
Please make sure that the part of the body does not touch the moving parts of the tool. There
is a risk of injury.
Do not remove the motors and gear cases of tools while power is applied..
The tool output spindle may rotate and cause injury.
Do not repair, disassemble, or modify the equipment individual components of the system..
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury, electric shock, fire, and malfunction.
Never operate the equipment where it is exposed to water, near a corrosive atmosphere
or flammable gases. Failure to observe this instruction may cause fire.
Keep fingers away from the connectors while the equipment is turned ON and for a while after
the equipment is turned OFF. Failure to observe this instruction may cause electric shock.
Wiring operation and maintenance work shall be conducted by a qualified professional.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause electric shock and injury.
Turn OFF the power when conducting wiring operation and maintenance.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause electric shock and injury.
Never damage the cables, apply excess stress to cables, or squeeze the cables.
Never use damaged cables. Failure to observe this instruction may cause electric shock and
fire.
Conduct type-3 grounding of FG terminals.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause electric shock.
In case of an abnormal odor, noise, or operation error occurrence, stop operation immediately
and turn OFF the power source. Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury and fire.
Install a Power shutdown device in order to ensure the safety of equipment.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury.
Install an emergency stop circuit on the outside of equipment in order to stop operation
promptly. Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury.
Keep away from the equipment during recovery from a temporary blackout, and ensure safety
measures are conducted after restarting the equipment. The equipment may suddenly restart.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury.
Safety Precautions
Warning
Transportation / Storage

Transport the equipment properly according to its weight.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury and malfunction.
The conditions when transporting the equipment by ship is as below.
◆Ambient temperature: -5°C～+55°C (Avoid freezing)
◆Ambient humidity: 50% RH or lower (Avoid moisture)
◆Package: Tight seal
◆Rust prevention measure: Apply grease or oil on tools.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause earth leakage and malfunction.
Do not hold cables and output spindles when transporting the tools.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury and malfunction.
Do not hold the indictor on the front panel when transporting the Controller (MFC) Unit.
The indicator may come off and drop from the front panel.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury and malfunction.
The equipment shall be stored under the following conditions.
◆Ambient temperature: -5°C～+55°C (Avoid freezing)
◆Ambient humidity: 85% RH or lower (Avoid moisture)
◆Atmosphere: Indoors (Avoid direct sunlight)
No corrosive gases or flammable gases
No oil mist, dust, water, salt, iron powder
◆Avoid direct vibration or shocks
Failure to observe this instruction may cause earth leakage and malfunction.
When discarding, please dispose of as industrial waste.
Caution
Safety Precautions
Transportation / Storage

Install all tools firmly where they can bear the maximum torque during operation.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury and malfunction.
Install the Controller (MFC) Unit firmly inside the control panel using the specified screws.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause malfunction.
Use the specified tool for the Controller (MFC) Unit.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause fire and malfunction.
The Controller (MFC) Unit shall maintain the specified distance from other devices.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause fire and malfunction.
Do not block the ventilation hole of the Controller (MFC) Unit.
Avoid any foreign body from entering inside the equipment.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause fire and malfunction.
The power source shall be provided with safety measures such as breakers and
circuit protectors. Failure to observe this instruction may cause fire and malfunction.
Do not use tools or Controller (MFC) Units that are damaged or missing parts.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause fire, injury and malfunction.
Do not get on the top of equipment or do not place heavy objects on the top of equipment.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury and malfunction.
Do not subject the equipment to excess shock and impact.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause malfunction.
Conduct wirings properly and firmly.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury, false operation, and malfunction.
Operate the equipment within the specified power supply voltage.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury, electric shock, fire and malfunction.
When operating the equipment in the following conditions, take sufficient measures
to shield the equipment.
◆Location where electrical noise is generated
◆Location where the equipment is subjected to a strong electric field or magnetic field
◆Location near a high power wire.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury, false operation and malfunction.
Caution
Safety Precautions
Installation / Wiring

Never operate the equipment with wet hands.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause electric shock.
Keep fingers away from the Controller (MFC) Unit radiating fin and tool motors while the
equipment is turned ON or for a while after the equipment is turned OFF. These parts may
become very hot. Failure to observe this instruction may cause burns.
Use the equipment under the following conditions.
◆Ambient temperature: 0°C～+45°C (Avoid freezing)
◆Ambient humidity: 85% RH or lower (Avoid moisture)
◆Atmosphere: Indoors (Avoid direct sunlight)
No corrosive gases or flammable gases
No oil mist, dust, water, salt, iron powder
◆Avoid direct vibration or shocks
Failure to observe this instruction may cause earth leakage and malfunction.
Confirm and adjust all parameters before operation in order to prevent unexpected movement
of the equipment.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury, false operation and malfunction.
Never conduct extreme adjustments or setting changes that may cause instability of operation.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury, false operation and malfunction.
The equipment may restart suddenly when the equipment is reset with the start signal ON.
Always ensure that the start signal is OFF before resetting the equipment.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury.
Do not turn ON and OFF the equipment repeatedly.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause malfunction.
Do not use the equipment at torque higher than the maximum torque.
Failure to observe this instruction may shorten equipment life or cause malfunction
due to the high temperature caused by overload.
In case any abnormality occurs, remove the cause and ensure safety before resetting
and restarting the equipment.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury.
Discharge any static electricity in your body before touching the operation switches of the
touch panel and front panel by first touching a grounded conductive object.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause malfunction.
If cleaning the Controller (MFC) Unit or tool use a cloth moistened with warm water or
alchohol. Do not moisten the MFC Unit or tool directly.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause injury.
Caution
Safety Precautions
Operation / Adjustment

Revision History
Revision Date
Manual No.
Contents of Revision
2014/4/1
AFC3000E-HW-1
First Edition
2015/1/14
AFC3000E-HW-1
Minor Revs throughout found after first release. Chap 9 added 9-1-5 Transmission
Disassembly & Inspection.
2016/4/1
AFC3000E-HW-1
Added “Reject Reason Table” pg. 10-20.
2016/5/4
AFC3000E-HW-1
Updated Chapter 3: Fixed/added controller and cable info
2017/9/6
AFC3000E-HW-1
Updated Chapter 4: RS232C info Chapter 10: addedAbn 8_21 &Abn10_10
2018/3/16
AFC3000E-HW-1
Added CE Declaration to Introduction
Manual Numbering Convention
AFC3000E-HW-1
DSP1500 = Servo Press
AFC1500 = Nutrunner
FUSION = DC Hand Tool
HW = Hardware Operation Manual
SW = Software Manual
DSP1500 = Servo Press
AFC3000 = Nutrunner
FUSION = DC Hand Tool
E= English Version
S= Spanish Version
*Japanese Version furnished by DDK
uses DDK numbering convention.
Version Number
(Major Revision Level)

Table of Contents
Introduction
Safety Precautions
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Outline
1-1 About this Operation Manual................................................................................1－2
1-2 Features...............................................................................................................1－3
1-3 Functions..............................................................................................................1－5
1-4 Safety Precautions...............................................................................................1－7
Chapter 2: Specifications
2-1 Specifications.......................................................................................................2－2
2-1-1 AFC3000 System Usage Environment..........................................................2－2
2-1-2 Nutrunner Performance.................................................................................2－3
2-1-3 Unit Specifications.........................................................................................2－3
2-1-4 Duty Cycle Calculation ..................................................................................2－5
2-2 Unit Identification..................................................................................................2－5
2-2-1 MFC Unit Type...............................................................................................2－5
2-2-2 Fieldbus Specifications..................................................................................2－6
2-2-3 Tool Type & Spindle Assemblies....................................................................2－7
Chapter 3: System Description
3-1 System Structure..................................................................................................3－2
3-1-1 Single System Diagrams...............................................................................3－2
3-1-2 Multi System Diagrams..................................................................................3－5
3-2 Controller Description...........................................................................................3－7
3-2-1 Front Panel Switches and Connectors ..........................................................3－7
3-2-2 Controller Front Panel LED ...........................................................................3－9
3-2-3 Controller Top & Bottom Panel Switches and Connectors...........................3－10
3-2-4 Controller Side Panel Connector................................................................. 3－11
3-2-5 Front Display Unit........................................................................................3－12
3-2-6 Expansion Unit ............................................................................................3－13
3-2-7 Tool Unit.......................................................................................................3－14
3-2-8 Cable Specifications & Drawings.................................................................3－15
Chapter 4: Installation & Wiring
4-1 Unit Outline and Mounting Dimensions................................................................4－3
4-1-1 Control Panel Installation Requirements........................................................4－7
4-1-2 Control Panel Layout.....................................................................................4－8
4-2 Tool Dimensions...................................................................................................4－9
4-2-1 Straight Type..................................................................................................4－9
4-2-2 Offset Type..................................................................................................4－14

Table of Contents
4-2-3 Spindle Assemblies......................................................................................4－16
4-2-4 Mounting Plate Design Requirements..........................................................4－20
4-2-5 Locating Procedure for Fixtured Multi-Spindle Powerhead..........................4－20
4-3 Unit Cable Connections......................................................................................4－21
4-4 Input Power Source Connections.......................................................................4－22
4-4-1 Circuit Protection .........................................................................................4－24
4-5 Tool Wiring and Installation.................................................................................4－22
4-5-1 Tool Installation Procedures.........................................................................4－25
4-5-2 Tool Cable Wiring.........................................................................................4－26
4-5-3 Cable Installation Guidelines .......................................................................4－27
4-5-4 Considerations for Cable Trolleys................................................................4－28
4-5-5 Considerations for Flexible Cable Track......................................................4－28
4-5-6 Considerations for Cable Trays & Ladders ..................................................4－28
4-6 Connection of External Control Signals..............................................................4－29
4-6-1 PLC IO Signal (Single System)....................................................................4－26
4-6-2 PLC IO Signal (Multi System：Master)........................................................4－27
4-6-3 PLC IO Signal (Multi System：Master OUTDATA Signal).........................4－28
4-6-4 PLC IO Signal (Multi System：Slave)..........................................................4－29
4-6-5 I/O Hardware Specifications and Recommended Connection Circuit ..........4－33
4-6-6 Description of I/O Signals ............................................................................4－34
4-6-7 Fastening Timing Chart................................................................................4－39
4-7 External Monitoring Interface..............................................................................4－41
4-7-1 Output Signal Specifications........................................................................4－41
4-7-2 How to Calibrate the External Monitoring Device.........................................4－42
4-7-3 Output Circuit...............................................................................................4－42
4-8 RS-232C Interface..............................................................................................4－43
4-8-1 RS-232C Communication Specifications .....................................................4－43
4-8-2 RS-232C Fastening Result Output ..............................................................4－45
4-8-3 RS-232C Fastening Result Output Data Item List (Single System).............4－48
4-8-4 RS-232C Fastening Result Output (Multi System).......................................4－49
4-9 ETHERNET Interface .........................................................................................4－57
4-9-1 TCP/IP Setup Procedures (Windows)..........................................................4－58
4-9-1 TCP/IP Setup Procedures (Windows)..........................................................4－61
4-10 External Emergency Stop Interface..................................................................4－63
4-11 Communication between Spindles Interface.....................................................4－64
4-12 Setting of Unit Switch .......................................................................................4－65
4-12-1 Setting of Spindle No. Switch.....................................................................4－65
4-12-2 Setting of a special function SW1..............................................................4－66
4-12-3 Setting of SW2 switch on the bottom panel ...............................................4－67

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Chapter 5: Expansion Units
5-1 Expansion Units ...................................................................................................5－2
5-2 List of External Control Interfaces ........................................................................5－2
5-3 Expansion I/O –24VDC Discrete I/O ...................................................................5－3
5-3-1 Description of Hardware................................................................................5－3
5-3-2 I/O Signal Specifications................................................................................5－4
5-3-3 I/O Signal Descriprions..................................................................................5－8
5-3-4 PLC Output Layout...................................................................................... 5－11
5-3-5 Description of Output Signals......................................................................5－13
5-3-6 I/O Hardware Specifications and Recommended Connection Circuit..........5－18
5-3-7 Signal Timing Chart.....................................................................................5－19
5-4 Compact Flash...................................................................................................5－22
5-4-1 Using the (CF) Memory Card.......................................................................5－23
5-4-2 Data Storage File Format ............................................................................5－24
5-4-3 Formatting the Memory Card.......................................................................5－27
5-5 Expansion RS232C Interface.............................................................................5－28
5-5-1 ID Data Input Setting...................................................................................5－29
Chapter 6: Operational Tests
6-1 Power Activation・Operational Test.....................................................................6－2
6-1-1 Before Powering On......................................................................................6－2
6-1-2 Items to be checked when the power is turned on ........................................6－3
6-1-3 Initial Data Setting .........................................................................................6－4
Chapter 7: Fastening Instructions
7-1 Fastening Settings Outline...................................................................................7－2
7-2 Fastening Methods...............................................................................................7－3
7-2-1 Torque Control Method (Angle Monitoring)....................................................7－3
7-2-2 Angle Control Medhod (Torque Monitoring).................................................7－10
7-2-3 Fastening Option [Data No. 002].................................................................7－17
7-2-4 Operation After Fastening [Data No. 006]....................................................7－22
7-2-5 Offset Check Function.................................................................................7－24
7-3 Judgment Functions...........................................................................................7－25
7-3-1 Torque / Angle Judgment.............................................................................7－26
7-3-2 Torque Rate Check......................................................................................7－32
7-3-3 DIfferential Angle Check..............................................................................7－35
7-3-4 Torque Inhibit Check....................................................................................7－36
7-3-5 Breakaway Torque Check............................................................................7－36
7-3-6 Current Value Warnings...............................................................................7－37
7-4 Fastening Speed and Time.................................................................................7－38

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Chapter 8: System Operation
8-1 Controller Display Device .....................................................................................8－2
8-2 RUN/BYPASS Switch...........................................................................................8－5
8-3 RUN State.............................................................................................................8－6
8-3-1 RUN State Mode Selection............................................................................8－7
8-3-2 REAL TIME Display Mode (Real Time Mode)................................................8－8
8-3-3 RUN Mode Display (Fastening Result Display Mode) .................................8－10
8-3-4 RUN Mode Display (Fastening Parameter Display Mode)...........................8－12
8-3-5 RUN Mode Display (System Parameter Display Mode)...............................8－13
8-3-6 RUN Mode Display (Fastening Status Display)............................................8－14
8-4 BYPASS State....................................................................................................8－17
8-4-1 BYPASS State Mode Selection....................................................................8－18
8-4-2 BYPASS Mode Display (Parameter Selection Mode) ..................................8－19
8-4-3 BYPASS Mode Display (Parameter Edit Mode)...........................................8－20
8-5 System Mode Change Over –Multi / Single System..........................................8－22
8-5-1 Multi System → Single System....................................................................8－22
8-5-2 Single System → Multi System....................................................................8－23
8-6 Parameter Copy / Erase the Fastening Results History .....................................8－24
8-7 Parameter Structure ...........................................................................................8－27
8-7-1 Parameter Lists............................................................................................8－28
8-7-2 System Parameter.......................................................................................8－32
8-7-3 Fastening Parameter (Fastening Setting)....................................................8－39
8-7-4 Fastening Parameter (Torque).....................................................................8－42
8-7-5 Fastening Parameter (Angle).......................................................................8－46
8-7-6 Fastening Parameter (Rate / Time)..............................................................8－47
8-7-7 Fastening Parameter (Speed)......................................................................8－49
8-7-8 Fastening Parameter (Revolutions / Number of Rotations / Current)...........8－51
Chapter 9: Maintenance & Inspection
9-1 Inspection Items ...................................................................................................9－2
9-1-1 Tools (Motors)................................................................................................9－2
9-1-2 Cables............................................................................................................9－2
9-1-3 Spindle Assembly...........................................................................................9－2
9-1-4 Controller (MFC)............................................................................................9－3
9-1-5 Transmission Disassembly and Inspection....................................................9－3
9-2 Basic Operational Tests........................................................................................9－5
9-2-1 Torque Transducer.........................................................................................9－5
9-2-2 Resolver.........................................................................................................9－6
9-2-3 Motor .............................................................................................................9－6
9-3 Replacement ........................................................................................................9－7
9-3-1 MFC Unit........................................................................................................9－7
9-3-2 Tool................................................................................................................9－8

Table of Contents
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting
10-1 Abnormal Condition Display ……………………………………………………… .10－2
10-2 [A.01]: Torque Transducer Errors ………………….. .........................................10－3
10-3 [A.03]: Preamplifier Errors …………………………………………………………. 10－6
10-4 [A.04]: System Memory Errors ……………………………………………………. 10－7
10-5 [A.05]: Servo Amplifier Reply Errors ………………………………………….......10－9
10-6 [A.06]: Servo Amplifier Type Errors ……………………………………………10－10
10-7 [A.08]: Servo Amplifier Errors ……………………………………………………. 10－11
10-8 [A.09]: Parameter Errors ………………………………………………………..10－15
10-9 [A.10]: Multi Signal Errors………………………………………………………....10－16
10-10 Spindle Judgment: Checking The Reason For a Reject………………..........10－19
10-11 Ethernet Communication……………….........................................................10－21
10-11-1 Check Windows Firewall …………………………………………………...10－22
10-11-2 Confirmation Connection by Using the Command Prompt ...................10－24
10-12 RTC (Real Time Clock)………………………………………………... .............10－26

Chapter 1 Outline
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Chapter 1: Outline
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Chapter 1 Outline
PAGE 1-2
1-1 About this Operation Manual
This manual details the configuration, components, specifications and the operation of the AFC3000
Nutrunner Fastening System.
The following table outlines the contents of each chapter:
Chapter I t e m C o n t e n t s
Chapter 1 Outline Basic characteristics and requirements of the
AFC3000 System.
Chapter 2 Installation General specifications of the AFC3000 System.
Chapter 3 System Description Description of the different AFC3000 System
configurations and standard & optional system
components.
Chapter 4 Expansion Units Description of AFC3000 expansion units
Chapter 5 System Setup and Wiring Equipment installation procedures, dimensions, Input
and Output signal descriptions and requirements for
PLC programming.
Chapter 6 Power Up and Initial Checks
Preliminary power up and operational tests.
Chapter 7 Fastening Instructions Basic fastening operations and presetting procedures.
Chapter 8 System Operation Instructions for the input of preset data and monitoring
explanations.
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection
Guide for preventive maintenance.
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Descriptions of fastening rejects, abnormal operation
faults and corrective actions.
Contents of AFC3000 User Console are not included in this operation
manual. Please refer the related manual.
AFC3000 System User Console Operation Manual
Related Manual

Chapter 1 Outline
PAGE 1-3
1-2 Features
The AFC3000 System is our newest fastening system developed with the goal of making the AFC1500
Nutrunner System simpler and more flexible. The Multi unit functions are incorporated in the
conventional Axis (Spindle) Controller, eliminating the need for the extra controller. The multi-spindle
system control and external communication functions have been enhanced to realize a fastening
system capable of adapting flexibility to the ever-evolving production facilities of the future.
☆
☆☆
☆ Reduced set up time
The addition of the Multi function into each spindle allows individual control of the fastening
sequencing eliminating the need for external control devices (PLC) to perform complicated spindle
control sequencing. This feature allows the MFC Unit to control a variety of complex sequencing
strategies including; incremental fastening steps, reject (reverse) strategies, joint conditioning, wait
timing, etc. internally within our controller, eliminating the need for complicated PLC logic code.
Also available are sequence Input / Output interfaces which allow external control of sequence
starting / stopping with outside automation while in sequence. The fastening sequence is able to be
input using simple, straightforward commands and does not require specialized knowledge to
program a sequence.
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Fastening parameters, fastening sequences and other various settings process can be easily
implemented by the AFC3000 User Console.
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☆ Simplified wiring
In a multi-spindle configuration, the Master unit assumes control of the control signals (Ex.: STOP,
START, REVERSE, BYPASS, etc.) to all of the Controllers connected to it (up to 32 spindles) via the
high speed communication port, thus eliminating direct connection & control to the individual
spindles saving costly I/O connection.
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External control interfaces (Fieldbus)
By using a Fieldbus expansion unit, a variety of Fieldbus interfaces are available for I/O as well as
fastening data messaging (Data messaging available in certain Fieldbus interfaces). All of the
Input/Output for controlling signals between the station PLC and the system are able to be controlled
over one convienent connection.
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☆ On-board fastening curve and cycle data storage
The MFC Unit stores the previous 100 fastening curves (waveforms) (from ending point of fastening
to the last 540 deg after fastening begins) along with the previous 12,000 fastening result data in
RAM (non-volatile) available for uploading. For a multi spindle system, the number of cycles stored is
based on the number of spindles connected and the fastening method used. The data can be
uploaded, viewed and saved to file using the AFC3000 User Console software package.
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☆Fastening data can be saved to Compact Flash (CF) Card
The fastening results and fastening curves can be saved to the Compact Flash Card when using the
CF expansion unit. Data storage capacity differs according to the number of connected spindles,
fastening method, etc. and is based on the size of the compact Flash memory card that is installed
and also by the number of connected spindles or the fastening method used. [Max. 8GB using
FAT32 format] (Approximately 1.8 million results can be stored for a 1 spindle system and 0.1million
results for a 32 spindle system. Additionally, a record of changes to the parameter set values can
also be stored.