RIGIBORE AE043 User manual

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AE043 - ActiveEdge Remote Control handset - Instructions for use
The AE Remote Control is a battery operated, wireless handset that allows micron
adjustments to be made to any ActiveEdge boring tool. It also incorporates a number of
useful tool maintenance and data ac uisition functions.
Switch on the Remote Control
Press and hold down the ON button until the ActiveEdge splash screen appears.
The splash screen is uickly replaced by the main menu, which contains all of the tool
control functions described below. Press the left and right arrows to navigate to the
desired function and press SEL. The up, down, left and right buttons can be used at any
time to navigate between screen items.
Adjust cutting edges
Send an instruction to adjust up to five cutting edges on one tool.
Use the keypad to enter the tool ID of the tool you wish to adjust, then press SEL to
continue to the next screen. A uni ue tool ID number is clearly etched onto every
ActiveEdge tool.
If the tool ID is being entered for the first time, you will be prompted to enter the
number of AE cartridges on the tool. The Remote Control records this information so
that in future the correct number of cartridges are automatically displayed on the tool
graphic.

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Enter the desired micron adjustment on diameter for each cartridge. The direction of
adjustment can be changed by selecting ‘+’ and pressing SEL. A plus value will increase
the cutting diameter and a minus will decrease the cutting diameter.
On multiple cartridge tools, use the up and down arrows to navigate between cartridge
adjustment values. Note that cartridge 1 is always located furthest from the shank.
Press SEL twice to start the tool compensation process. Within a few seconds the
handset will establish a wireless connection and a graphical representation of the tool
will appear, indicating that the tool is executing the adjustment command.
When the adjustment process is complete, the handset displays the tool battery level
and the percentage of physical adjustment being used by each cartridge.
Check tool
Verify that the tool is switched on and ready for use.
Enter the tool ID and press SEL twice to start the tool check process.
Within a few seconds the handset will establish a wireless connection and a graphical
representation of the tool appears. Shortly afterwards the display shows the tool battery
level and the percentage of physical adjustment being used by each cartridge.
Re lace cartridge
Upload cartridge calibration data to the tool memory.
Each ActiveEdge cartridge relies upon its own uni ue calibration parameters to ensure
micron accuracy. The calibration parameters must be uploaded into the tool’s memory
when the cartridge is fitted to the tool. Parameters for all ActiveEdge cartridges are
available in a single database called HandyCDF.sdf, a copy of which is provided on the
Remote Control’s SD card.
Enter the tool ID of the tool you wish to upload the cartridge parameters to, then press
SEL to continue.
If the tool ID is being entered for the first time, you will be prompted to enter the
number of AE cartridges on the tool. The Remote Control records this information so
that in future the correct number of cartridges are automatically displayed on the tool
graphic.

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On multiple cartridge tools, use the up and down arrows to navigate to the tool pocket
that the cartridge is being fitted to. Note that cartridge 1 is always located furthest from
the shank.
Enter the cartridge serial number (ID) that is etched on its side, then press SEL twice to
initiate the data upload.
After a few seconds the handset will establish a wireless connection with the tool. A
confirmation message is displayed when the upload is complete.
Note: It is important to regularly update the cartridge database on the SD card. The
most recent version can be downloaded from the Rigibore website using the link below.
It is essential to do this if new cartridges have been urchased or after a
cartridge has been re aired.
http://rigibore.com/ActiveEdge/CalibrationFiles/HandyCDF.dbf
Switch off tool
Shuts down the tool completely to conserve battery power if the tool is not
being used for several days.
Enter the tool ID and press SEL twice to start the tool shutdown process.
Within a few seconds the handset will establish a wireless connection with the tool, then
display a message confirming that the tool has shut down completely. The tool must be
manually switched on before it can be used again.
Odometer
Shows the number of adjustment sessions carried out by the tool during its
lifetime.
ActiveEdge tools maintain a record of how often they have completed a compensation
session. This information can be accessed by entering the tool ID and pressing SEL
twice.
Within a few seconds the handset will establish a wireless connection with the tool. The
information is displayed when the process is complete.

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Get cartridge IDs
Confirm that the tool memory corresponds with the serial numbers of the
cartridges fitted to the tool.
Enter the tool ID and press SEL twice. When a wireless connection with the tool has
been established, the handset will display the serial numbers of the cartridge calibration
parameters currently held in its memory.
Remote Control settings
Enable or disable the sound, vibration feedback, data logging and reset the
Remote Control tool identification data.
Navigate to any setting icon and press SEL to enable or disable the feature.
The data logging option is enabled by default. This records an activity log of all
commands and tool responses into the HANDYLOG.CSV file, which is located on the SD
card. The csv file format allows the file to be opened by any spreadsheet editing
program for review and analysis.
Remote Control shutdown
Force the Remote Control to switch off.
Note that if no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds, the unit will switch off automatically
anyway.
Remote Control lifetime usage
Displays time spent adjusting tools, total RC ‘on’ time and the number of
times it has connected to a tool.
Also displayed is the handset’s part number and serial number.
General information: Recharging
The handset contains a high capacity rechargeable Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery.
It must always be recharged with the supplied fast charger AE-CHR08. Please follow the
detailed charging instructions supplied with the recharger.
The fast recharge cycle takes about 30 minutes. A full charge should provide several
weeks of ordinary use.