Hytorc LITHIUM Series User manual

LITHIUM SERIES® II Electric Torque Tool
User Interface Guide
Preliminary April 2020
333 Route 17 N.
Mahwah, NJ 07430
USA
800-FOR-HYTORC
(800-367-4986)
201-512-9500
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Version: 2.0

LITHIUM SERIES® II ELECTRIC TORQUE TOOL USER INTERFACE GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
. CONTROL PANEL 
. HOME SCREEN 
. MENU STRUCTURE 
. MENU NAVIGATION 
. MAIN MENU 
. BASIC BOLTING 
. ADVANCED BOLTING 
. JOBS 
. PROFILES 
. SETTINGS 
. ADMIN 
APPENDIX 
INDEX 

LITHIUM SERIES® II ELECTRIC TORQUE TOOL USER INTERFACE GUIDE 
CONTROL PANEL
The control panel on the rear of the tool provides the primary user interface with high-resolution screen and three push
buttons. The user configures all bolting functions displayed on the screens using the push buttons. A visible status LED
and audible beeper also provide control indicators during operation.
POWER ON/OFF
The tool is powered on by pushing any of the three Push Buttons. Power may be turned o from the Home Screen by
pushing and holding the center button for approximately 3-seconds.
SWITCHES
The Tool contains a speed switch, a directional control switch and a trigger. The speed switch allows the user to switch
between Rundown (fast speed) and Torque (slow speed). The directional switch allows the user to switch between right-
hand (clockwise) and left-hand (counter clockwise) rotation. The trigger is pulled and held to actuate bolting operations.
COMMUNICATION
The tool is equipped with both Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and a USB port. These communication channels provide a
means for importing Job IDs and Profiles to the tool and exporting job data from the tool, as well as for firmware upgrade.
NOTE: Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth® Special Interest Group.
Beeper
LCD Screen LED Status
Indicator
Push Buttons
CONTROL PANELSWITCHES
DUAL SPEED SWITCH
USB Port
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology
Dual Speed Switch
Directional Switch
Trigger
. CONTROL PANEL


MAJOR FUNCTION
Torque is the primary function of the tool and is identified in the center of the screen. When the tool function is changed
the major function label is changed to reflect and alternative function selected such as; Loosen, Snug, Turn Angle, Torque
Check, Rotations, Run Down Forward, Run Down Reverse, etc.
FUNCTION VALUE AND UNITS
The major function value is shown below the function along with the units; e.g. 500 ft-lb.
ANGLE
The optional Angle set as part of a Torque & Angle operation is displayed in the upper left box. This is an angle that is
applied within the same trigger pull as a torque operation; for example; Torque of 500 ft-lbs plus 30 degrees of angle.
RELEASE
The Release function is used to release a tool that is locked onto an application as a result of a torque or angle operation.
The release is expressed as an angle in degrees. e.g. 7 degrees and displayed in the upper right box. The release motion
is always applied in the opposite direction to torque and angle. Depending on specific tool settings and site conditions a
release angle may or may not be necessary. The exact release value is usually determined by the specific conditions at
the job site.
The Home Screen for a Torque operation is shown below. The torque value can be adjusted up or down from the
Home Screen by pressing the left and right buttons. Other related values and indicators displayed on the Home
Screen are described in this section.
Angle Value Release Value
Main Menu
Function Units
Fastener
Low Battery
Down Arrow
Decrease Value
Direction Indicator
Major Function
Function Value
Bluetooth®
App Mode/
Profile ID/Job ID
(Alternating)
Up Arrow
Increase Value
FASTENER
Displays fastener type including Right Hand (RH), Left Hand (LH), HYTORC Washer RH (HWR), HYTORC Washer LH
(HWL) and HYTORC Nut (HN).
User Access Level
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. HOME SCREEN

LITHIUM SERIES® II ELECTRIC TORQUE TOOL USER INTERFACE GUIDE 
DIRECTION INDICATOR
Indicates direction of rotation (CW or CCW). Upon trigger pull, the arrows and the hex nut image rotate in the selected
direction. The direction of rotation is determined by the fastener type and the directional switch.
PROFILE ID
An identifier up to 8 characters is displayed when the tool is configured with that profile. Displayed in alternating intervals
in same position as App Mode and Job ID.
JOB ID
An identifier up to 8 characters is displayed when the tool is recording to a specified job record. Displayed in alternating
intervals in same position as App Mode and Profile ID.
HOME SCREEN VARIATIONS
Most all major bolting functions follow a similar Home Screen layout and presentation format. The layout of the advanced
bolting functions on the Home Screen may look somewhat dierent depending on the parameters required for the display.
LOW BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR
Appears when the battery charge is nearly depleted.
UP ARROW 
Press the left button to increase the major function value.
DOWN ARROW 
Press the right button to decrease the major function value.
MAIN MENU ICON
Sometimes referred to as the “Hamburger” Icon, indicates that pressing the center button opens the main menu.
ACCESS LEVEL INDICATOR
Displays the current user access level set for the tool; e.g. L1, L2, L3, L4, L5.
BLUETOOTH® INDICATOR
Indicates Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is active. Black icon indicates Bluetooth Classic. Blue icon indicates
Bluetooth Low Energy.
APP MODE
Indicates that App Mode is enabled. Displayed in alternating intervals in same position as Job ID and Profile ID.
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
This guide provides instructions for operating the tool using the menu system and functions shown on this page. This
menu structure allows users to quickly access bolting functions starting with the Home Screen and working through the
main menu and sub-menus.
An alternate menu structure may be defined by an administrator using the Shortcuts Options. This allows creation of a
primary menu that may be used in place of the Main Menu with options selected by the Admin.
HOME SCREEN
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. MENU STRUCTURE

LITHIUM SERIES® II ELECTRIC TORQUE TOOL USER INTERFACE GUIDE 
MAIN MENU
The Main Menu is accessed from the Home Screen by pressing the center button below the “hamburger” icon. The Main
Menu includes Basic Bolting functions (Torque, Snug, Angle, Release Angle, Fastener Type) and additional options as
assigned by the Administrator.
JOBS SUBMENU
The Jobs sub-menu allows the user to start and end job data recording, create, and import Job IDs, select, create, import,
export and delete jobs and access profile options.
SETTINGS SUBMENU
The Settings sub-menu provides a variety of options typically used upon initial setup or for a particular job.
ADMIN SUBMENU
The Admin sub-menu provides options to manage passwords and tool access levels, and to configure the menu options
available to a Level 2 (Flex) user and those available on the shortcut menu. It also provides users at all access levels with
tool information such as firmware versions, the ability to change Access Level, and to add or change a User ID.
SERVICE SUBMENU
The Service sub-menu provides options for HYTORC service personnel to configure, calibrate and troubleshoot the tool.
Only the Calibration option is available to customers on the service menu, and only when at the Admin L4 access level.
SHORTCUT MENU
A Shortcut Menu may be implemented by the administrator to provide users with their own customized Main Menu.
ADVANCED BOLTING SUBMENU
The Advanced Bolting sub-menu contains specialized bolting options such as Turn Angle, Torque Check and Rotations.
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
The Main Menu displays primary basic bolting functions and other primary sub-menus.
From the home screen, push the center button to display the Main Menu. Push and to scroll and highlight the
bolting function or sub-menu desired The green color bar highlights the current selection. Push the center button
to select.
The Main Menu and some other sub-menus have more options available below those initially displayed. These options
are referred to as “below the fold.” To access menu selection below the fold continue to press the right button and scroll
down. Also once the user has scrolled below the fold they can scroll back up by pressing the up arrow.
Press the center button to select the bolting function or sub-menu option desired.
Select Back to return to previous menu.
Select Home to return to the Home Screen.
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. MENU NAVIGATION

LITHIUM SERIES® II ELECTRIC TORQUE TOOL USER INTERFACE GUIDE 
SCROLL BELOW FOLD
Where menus are longer than can be displayed on one screen, continue scrolling “below the fold” to display
additional options lower on the menu.
The menu is navigated by scrolling from top to bottom or from bottom to top. When the user reaches the top or bottom of
the menu the corresponding arrow disappears indicating that no further scrolling in that direction is possible.
TOPTOBOTTOM AND BOTTOMTOTOP SCROLLING
TOP
When highlighting the top menu
option, the up arrow disappears
indicating no more options above.
MIDDLE
Both up and down arrows are
displayed when scrolling in between
top and bottom menu options.
BOTTOM
When highlighting the bottom menu
option, the down arrow disappears
indicating no more options below.
Menu icons are intended to speed user access and aide non-English speaking users to locate menu options. A glossary
of menu icons in multiple languages is provided.
MENU ICONS
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
The Main Menu provides all Basic Bolting functions including Torque, Snug, Angle, Release and Fastener.
It also provides primary sub-menu options including Advanced Bolting, Jobs, Settings, Admin and Service.
Basic Bolting functions of Torque,
Snug, Angle, Release and Fastener are
displayed at the top of the Main Menu.
Each of the major functional sub-menus are
options on the lower part of the main menu.
Returns user to the Home Screen.
. MAIN MENU

LITHIUM SERIES® II ELECTRIC TORQUE TOOL USER INTERFACE GUIDE 
The Torque function can be adjusted directly from the Home Screen and also may be accessed from the Main Menu.
Adjust the torque value using the left and right buttons to increase or decrease the torque to the nearest ft-lb (or other
unit selected in the settings menu). The Torque value may be adjusted from the minimum to the maximum calibrated
value of the tool. The Torque value is subject to limits set in the Settings menu.
A release angle may be included in the Torque operation to take the tension o the motor allowing the tool to be released
from the application. The Release may be adjusted as needed through the Release option on the Main Menu. The Torque
function may also include an optional angle applied within the same trigger pull. During a Torque operation with Angle
and/or Release, the Torque value is always applied first followed by Angle and then Release.
While adjusting the Torque value, if the user continues to hold the right button after reaching the minimum Torque value
the screen changes to the Snug function. The Snug function allows the user to continue to decrease torque but at an
accuracy less than the calibrated Torque function.
TORQUE
. BASIC BOLTING


The Snug function is used to bring two bolting surfaces into alignment and contact. It may also be used to tighten bolts at
a lower torque. In structural bolting, the snug operation is applied first to bring surfaces into contact followed by either a
calibrated torque or “Turn-of-Nut” (Turn Angle) method to fully tighten the fastener to specification.
The Snug function may be selected from the Main Menu or may be displayed when the user scrolls below the lowest
calibrated value on the Torque screen. When the user enters Snug through the Main Menu, the minimum Snug value
is displayed. The user can adjust the value using the left and right buttons to the nearest ft-lb (or alternate unit). Angle
may be used with Snug by adjusting the value via the Angle menu option. The user can adjust Release angle as needed
to release the tool from the application. If the user requires more torque than provided by the Snug function they can
continue to push the left button to return to the Torque function.
The Snug range is defined from the minimum reliable output of the tool to the minimum calibrated value for the tool.
When the tool is operating in the Snug range, the accuracy is less than in the calibrated range as defined in the
documentation for each tool. The Snug value will be retained in the tool until it is changed.
SNUG
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LITHIUM SERIES® II ELECTRIC TORQUE TOOL USER INTERFACE GUIDE 
The Angle sub-menu allows the user to adjust the angle to the nearest degree, from 0 to 360 degrees. The Angle selected
on this screen is always applied in a “Torque and Angle” sequence within the same trigger event as the Torque operation.
The Angle value is subject to the Angle limits set in the preferences menu.
Press the center button to select the Angle and return to the primary menu. The angle value is displayed in the box in the
upper left of the screen. The Angle value is saved in the tool and will be displayed the next time the user selects the Angle
option from the menu.
Just as with Torque, a Release value is required following Angle. During a Torque, Angle and Release operation in the
same trigger pull, Angle is always applied after Torque and before Release. The Angle always turns the nut in the same
direction as Torque.
ANGLE
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
The Release angle takes the tension o the motor, causing the tool to automatically be released from the bolt following a
tightening operation.
Release is set at the user’s discretion and may not always be required. Typically the user tests a bolt on a particular job to
determine the magnitude of the release angle needed. In typical applications the release is set between 5 and 7 degrees.
NOTE: the Release angle is subject to minimum and maximum Angle Limits set in the settings menu.
When the user returns to the Home Screen they will see the release angle displayed and labeled in the upper right of
the screen. The Release angle selected is saved in the tool until changed to another value. Release may be used in
conjunction with tightening functions such as Torque, Angle, Snug, Turn Angle, Torque Check and Rotations.
When a non-zero release angle is specified it is applied after the tightening bolting function and always acts in the
opposite direction of the tightening operation.
RELEASE
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LITHIUM SERIES® II ELECTRIC TORQUE TOOL USER INTERFACE GUIDE 
The fastener option displays fastener types and defines the direction of rotation. The user scrolls, highlights and selects
the desired fastener type. When the user returns to the Home Screen the abbreviation of the fastener type is displayed
on the screen. The fastener is set by default to RH, the most common type in practice. When the user selects another
fastener, this setting is saved in the tool until changed by the user. The fastener selection along with the position of the
directional switch determines which direction (CW or CCW) the motor must turn to tighten the fastener. The fastener
type also dictates which accessory is required for a bolting operation. The fastener type is abbreviated for display on the
Home Screen as shown in the table below.
For traditional RH or LH fasteners, the tool assumes use of reaction arms and displays a safety message, “Press any
button to start operation,” to keep the user’s hands away from any pinch point. For the HYTORC Washer (HWR, HWL) and
the HYTORC Nut (HN) a reaction arm is not required and the safety message is not displayed.
FASTENER
FASTENER TYPE ABBREVIATION TIGHTEN DIRECTION REQUIRED ACCESSORY
Right Hand RH Clockwise Reaction Arm
Left Hand LH Counter Clockwise Reaction Arm
HYTORC Washer Right Hand HWR Clockwise HYTORC Washer Driver
HYTORC Washer Left Hand HWL Counter Clockwise HYTORC Washer Driver
HYTORC Nut HN Counter Clockwise HYTORC Nut Driver
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
•Adjust Tool Parameters – Select the desired configuration including Torque and Fastener and optionally
Angle and Release.
•Rundown – Thread the nut onto the stud until positioned tight against the flange. When using the tool to run down the
nut set the speed control to “RUNDOWN” and position the tool on the nut – pull the trigger to quickly run down the nut
until it touches against the flange. When finished, set the speed control switch to TORQUE.
•Position Back Wrench - If needed, apply a back wrench to the back nut on the bolt to prevent it from turning during
tightening. If using the HYTORC Back Washer a back wrench is unnecessary.
•Position Drive/Socket - Place socket over nut until firmly engaged. If using the HYTORC Washer or HYTORC Nut, make
sure the driver properly engages the fastener.
•Position Reaction Arm - If a reaction arm is used, make sure it is firmly abutted against a stationary object (e.g. an
adjacent nut, flange, equipment housing etc.).
BASIC BOLTING SETUP
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LITHIUM SERIES® II ELECTRIC TORQUE TOOL USER INTERFACE GUIDE 
•Pull and Hold the Trigger – If tool is set to RH or LH Fastener, a message
instructs the user to press any button to start, in order to ensure that hands
are kept clear of the reaction arm.
•Continue Holding Trigger - The tool will apply torque to the nut until
reaching the specified value and then stop. During Torque application the
Torque Function is highlighted yellow. Continue holding trigger if applying
Angle or Release.
•Hold for Angle - Continue holding the trigger if a non-zero Angle has been
specified; the tool will restart (after specified time delay, if set) and then stop
again after rotating the nut through the specified Angle.
•Hold for Release - Continue holding the trigger if a non-zero Release has
been specified; the tool will restart (after specified time delay, if set) and then
stop again after completing the Release angle to allow the tool to be released
from the nut.
NOTE:If torque has been applied without a release angle and the tool locks
onto the nut, loosen the nut, set a release angle and try tightening again.
•Monitor Screen & Status LED - The status light is amber during operation. If
the operation is successful the status light will turn green. If unsuccessful the
status light will turn red. The final screen displayed will have a green check
mark. If unsuccessful the final screen will have a red X.
•Release Trigger - Release the trigger after the tool has completed all
specified operations (Torque, Angle & Release), the tool stops for the last
time and the BEEPER sounds (if activated); then remove the tool socket/drive
from the nut.
TIGHTENING WITH TORQUE
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
LOOSEN BOLT
•Setup Tool - Use the menu to specify the fastener type; e.g. LH, RH, HYTORC Washer.
•Set to Loosen - Toggle the direction switch to change from TORQUE to LOOSEN. The tool automatically sets the
Loosen Torque to the maximum calibrated value of the tool. The Loosen value may be adjusted by pressing the right
or left button to decrease or increase the value.
•Position Back Wrench - If needed, install back wrench to keep the back nut from turning.
•Position Tool on Nut - Make sure tool socket/driver is properly positioned on the nut.
•Position Reaction Arm - If a reaction arm is used, make sure the reaction arm is firmly abutted against a stationary
object (e.g. an adjacent nut, flange, equipment housing etc.).
•Pull Trigger to Loosen - If a RH or LH fastener has been specified the operator will be asked to push any button to
start. Press any button and continue to hold the trigger to carry out the loosening operation.
•Monitor Status - The status light is green in the loosen mode. Once the trigger is pulled the status light turns amber
during the operation. A a status light turning red indicates an error.
•Release Trigger – When the bolt is suiciently loosened release the trigger to stop loosening and verify nut is
completely loose.
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