Stanley QB Expert User manual

© 2016 STANLEY Black and Decker, Inc. All rights reserved.
English - Original Document - Revision C
Instruction Manual
QB Expert Alpha Controller
Software Version 5.2.8

Table of Contents
QB Expert Alpha Controller
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1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Controller Functions and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 CE Directives (Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3.1 Machinery Directive Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.3.2 RoHS Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.3.3 WEEE Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.4 Regulatory Notices for Radio Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4.1 FCC Notice (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.4.2 Canadian Compliance Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.4.3 CE Notice (Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5.1 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.5.2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.5.3 Safety Instructions for QB Expert Alpha Controllers . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.6 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6.1 Physical and Environmental Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6.2 Electric Service Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6.3 E-Stop Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6.4 Tool Speed and Torque Scatter Versus Electric Supply . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6.5 Tool Temperature Versus Electric Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.7 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 QPM QB Expert Alpha Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.1 Data Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2 Input and Output Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.3 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.4 Embedded PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.5 Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.6 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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2.7 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.7.1 Scroll Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.7.2 Dropdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.7.3 Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.7.4 Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.7.5 Character Scrollbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.7.6 Run Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.7.7 Fastening Cycle Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.7.8 Keypad Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.7.9 Controller Display Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.8 Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.9 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.1 SETUP Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.1.1 JOBS: Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.1.2 JOBS: Manual Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.1.3 COMMUNICATIONS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.1.4 OTHER Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.1.5 RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
3.2 SERVICE Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3.2.1 Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3.2.2 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
3.3 ANALYZE Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
3.3.1 TOOL Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
3.3.2 TRACE Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
3.3.3 STATS Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
3.3.4 LOG Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
3.3.5 I/O Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4 Alpha Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
4.1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
4.2 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
4.2.1 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
4.2.2 Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
4.2.3 Import/ Export Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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4.2.4 Manage Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
4.3 Editing Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
4.3.1 Parameter and Data Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.4 Trace Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.4.1 Analyzing Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.4.2 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
4.5 Icons and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
5 QPM DC Electric Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
5.1 Tool Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
5.1.1 Operator Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
5.1.2 Repetitive Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
5.1.3 Hearing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
5.1.4 Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
5.1.5 Breathing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
5.1.6 Tool Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
5.1.7 Sockets and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
5.1.8 Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
5.2 QPM Tool Controls and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
5.2.1 Start Trigger Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
5.2.2 Tool Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
5.2.3 Display and Multiple Function Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
5.2.4 Tool Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5.2.5 MFB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5.2.6 Worklights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
5.2.7 Program Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
5.2.8 Directional Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
5.2.9 Tool Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
5.2.10 Setting Torque, Angle, and Other Operating Parameter . . . . . . . . . 112
5.2.11 Assembly (Forward) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
5.2.12 Disassembly (Reverse) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
5.3 Special Application Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
5.3.1 Exposed Gear Socket Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
5.3.2 Tubenut Nutrunners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
6 Alpha Controller Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

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6.1 Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
6.2 Tool Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
6.2.1 EA, EB and EC Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
6.2.2 E Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
6.3 USB Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
6.4 Serial Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
6.5 Alpha Toolbox Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.6 Facility/ Spindle Network Ethernet Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.7 Ethernet/IP or Profinet Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
6.8 Trailing DeviceNet™ Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
6.9 Profibus Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
6.10 Leading DeviceNet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
6.11 Input and Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
6.12 Assignable Input and Output Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
6.12.1 Input Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
6.12.2 Output Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
6.13 MODBUS TCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
6.13.1 Example Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
7 Embedded PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
7.1 “Rack” Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
7.1.1 Addressing Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
7.2 Supported Instructions and File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
7.3 PLC Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
7.3.1 Edit Page Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
7.3.2 Instruction Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
7.3.3 MON and MSG Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
7.3.4 Applying a Name and Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

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7.4 Converting a RSS File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
7.4.1 Invalid Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
7.4.2 Predefining String or Integer Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
7.4.3 Applying a Name and Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
8 Multi-Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
8.1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
8.2 Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
8.3 Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
8.3.1 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
8.3.2 Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
8.4 Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
8.5 Fastening Cycle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
9.1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
9.2 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
9.2.1 Fault Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
9.3 Message Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
9.4 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
10 Torsion Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
10.1 Torsion Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
10.2Angle Validation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
11 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
12 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204

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12.1 Mechanical Products Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
12.2Electronic Products Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
12.3 Software Products Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
12.4 OEM Products Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
12.5 General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
12.6 Specification Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
12.7 Warranty Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
12.8 Product Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
12.9 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedures . . . . . . . 205

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QB Expert Alpha Controller
Introduction
What’s Included
Controller Functions and Connections
CE Declaration of Conformity
Regional Notices for Transmitter
Safety
Specifications
Installation Instructions

What’s Included
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1 Getting Started
This manual is intended to promote proper and safe use and give guidance to owners, employers, supervisors,
and others responsible for training and safe use by operators and maintainers. Please contact your STANLEY Sales
Engineer for further information or assistance on Stanley training or assembly tool operations.
1.1 What’s Included
Included with the QB Expert Alpha controller is a power cord, plinth (for mounting), documentation (in the
envelope) and a mating connector for the I/O port. The mating connector is included so the end user may connect
wires to the controller’s I/O port to their requirements.
STANLEY ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGIES 5335 Avion Park Drive , Cleveland, OH 44143 USA
Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] URL: http://StanleyAssembly.com
Item Number Description
1QB Expert Alpha Controller
2Plinth for mounting controller
3Power cord
4 24 V DC I/O mating connector
5 Envelope with Getting Started Documentation
1
2
3
4
5

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POWER USB
ETHERNET
TOOL
SPINDLE
COM PORT
I/O
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
To prevent injury
disconnect power cord
before removing cover
!
WARNING
!
AVERTISSMENT
RISQUE DE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE
Pour empecher des dommages
debranches le cordon de secteur
avant d enlever la couverture
PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF
THE FOLLOWING US PATENTS:
5,315,501
5,637,968
6,516,896
115/230VAC 50/60HZ
10 AMP 1/N/PE~
FIELDBUS OPTIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
13
16
10
12
14
15
17
9
18
19
See Description on next page

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1.2 Controller Functions and Connections
This table refers to the picture on the previous page.
Item Number Functional Description
1 Red, Green, Yellow LEDs for Limits Evaluation
2 Programmable and Tool Ready LEDs
3Display
4 Function Keys with Active Label Above
5 Maintenance Due Indicator
6 Cursor Keys with Center Button to Expand Lists
7 Numeric Keypad to Enter Numbers or Select Options
8Power Switch
9Alpha Toolbox Connector
10 USB Port for Data Transfer
11 Tool Connector
12 Plant/ Spindle Network Ethernet Connectors
13 Optional Master DeviceNet Connector
14 Serial Connector
15 Optional Profibus or DeviceNet Connector
16 Power Input
17 19-Pin, 24V DC Input/Output Connector
18 Optional Fieldbus Ethernet Connectors
19 Indicates WiFi Enabled (when present)
Information about these items is discussed elsewhere in this manual. Use the Table of Contents to find the page
for the item of interest. If this is an electronic document you are reading click on the item in the Table of Contents
and it will link you directly to the page. Or press CNTRL+F on the keyboard to search the document for the item
of interest.
1.3 CE Directives (Europe)
STANLEY Engineered Fastening Assembly Technologies declares that the QPM QB Expert Alpha controller
conforms to all the applicable regulations of the Machinery Directive. See the CE Declaration of Conformity that
is delivered with each QB Expert Alpha controller.
1.3.1 Machinery Directive Compliance
This product complies with the requirements of the European Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC). See the CE
Declaration of Conformity that is delivered with the product.

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1.3.2 RoHS Compliance
This product and its information meets the requirements of the European Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) Directive (2011/65/EU).
1.3.3 WEEE Compliance
This product and its information meets the requirements of the European Waste of Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2011/65/EU). This product is marked with a crossed trashcan, see last figure below
in section 1.5.1 Warnings and Cautions.
1.4 Regulatory Notices for Radio Transmitter
It is mandatory that national, state and local codes and standards be followed.
1.4.1 FCC Notice (USA)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,
• increase the separation between the equipment and receiver,
• connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, or
• consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device contains transmitter module FCC ID: TE7WR702N.
CAUTION
• To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of 20 cm
(7.87 in) or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation.
To ensure compliance, operations at closer distances than this are not recommended.
1.4.2 Canadian Compliance Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
• This device may not cause interference, and
• This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industri Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
• cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et

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• cet appareil doit accepter toute interérence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non
souhaité de l”appareil.
1.4.2.1 Industry Canada Notice (Canada)
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Cleass B specifications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This device meets all the requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur de Canada.
1.4.3 CE Notice (Europe)
This device has been tested and certified for use in the European Union. This product complies with the
requirements of the European Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive (1999/5/EC).
The ‘CE’ mark has been placed on the device per the labeling requirements of the Directive.
Given that the operating frequency band is not harmonized by a few European countries, the restriction or
alert sign has been placed alongside the ‘CE’ mark as shown below. As of the date of this document, only
France has a restriction. The restriction is that, if the radio is operated outdoors in the 2450-2483.5 MHz
band, the power must be limited to 10 mW instead of 100 mW. This device is not intended for outdoor use.
1.5 Safety
1.5.1 Warnings and Cautions
The safety notices and warnings for protection against loss of life (the users or service personnel) or for the
protection against damage to property are highlighted in this document by the terms and pictograms defined
here. The terms used in this document and marked on the equipment itself have the following significance:
Indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.
Indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
Indicates that property damage may result if proper precautions are not taken.
Indicates an electrical hazard. This icon appears as a part of a DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION
notice.
Indicates a fire hazard. This icon appears as a part of a DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION notice.
Indicates a general hazard. This icon appears as a part of a DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION notice.
Indicates that eye protection should be worn. This icon appears as a part of a DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION notice.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

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Read and understand all the safety recommendations and all operating instructions before operating
tools and controllers.
Indicates an item of special interest.
Indicates a pinch point hazard. This icon appears as a part of a DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION
notice.
Indicates an open wrench pinch point hazard. This icon appears as a part of a DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION notice.
Indicates an environmental hazard. Do not throw equipment into the normal housekeeping refuse bin.
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1.5.2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
These warnings are required by EN 60745.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1. Work Area Safety
a.) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b.) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c.) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
2. Electrical Safety
a.) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. do not use
any adapter plugs with the earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b.) Aoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c.) Do not expose tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will inrease the risk
of electric shock.
d.) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e.) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitbable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f.) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavaoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) proteted supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. The term “residual
current device(RCD)” may be replaced by the term “ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)” or “earth
leakage circuit breaker (ELCB)”.
3. Personal Safety
a.) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alchohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
b.) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
c.) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source adn/ or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d.) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

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WARNING
Continued:
e.) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control
fo the power tool in unexpected situations.
f.) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
g.) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collecton can reduce dust-related
hazards.
4. Power Too Use and Care
a.) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b.) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c.) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or the batatery pack from the power
tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d.) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e.) Maintain power tools. Chek for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f.) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g.) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5. Service
a.) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

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1.5.3 Safety Instructions for QB Expert Alpha Controllers
WARNING
To Avoid Injury:
• Save these instructions for future reference.
• Read and understand all the safety recommendations and all operating instructions before operating tools
and controllers. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
• Train all operators in the safe and proper use of power tools. Operators should report any unsafe condition
to their supervisor.
• Follow all safety recommendations in the manual that apply to the controllers, tools, battery packs and
chargers being used and the nature of the work being performed.
• Verify that all warning labels illustrated in this manual are readable. Replacement labels are available at no
additional cost from STANLEY Assembly Technologies.
• Only allow suitably qualified personnel to install, program, or maintain this equipment and or system. Follow
all manufacturer installation instructions and applicable regulatory electrical codes and safety codes.
• These persons must be knowledgeable of any potential sources of danger and maintenance measures as set
out in the Installation, Operations, and Maintenance manual.
• This product must be transported, stored, and installed as intended, and maintained and operated with care
to ensure that the product functions correctly and safely.
• Persons responsible for system planning and design must be familiar with the safety concepts of automation
equipment.
• Install tools in dry, indoor, non-flammable, and non-explosive environments only–Humidity: 0 to 95% non-
condensing and Temperature: 32 to 122 ºF (0 to +50 ºC).
• Do not install worn, damaged, or modified equipment that may be unsuitable for safe use.
• Controller plugs must match the outlet and must be earth grounded. Never modify a plug in any way or use
any adaptor plugs.
• Avoid body contact with electrically energized surfaces when holding a grounded tool.
• Prior to connecting a power source, always ensure the tool or controller is turned off.
• Limit controller access to trained and qualified personnel. Lock controller cabinets.
• Only use equipment and accessories specifically designed to operate with STANLEY assembly tools and use
them only in the manner for which they are intended.
• Store idle tools and accessories in a safe location accessible only by trained persons.
• Disconnect power source (battery, electricity, etc.) from tool or controller prior to making adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing.
• Prior to operation, always check and test tools and accessories for damage, misalignment, binding or any other
condition that may affect operation. Maintenance and repair should be performed by qualified personnel.
• Do not operate tools in or near explosive environments or in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, dust,
rain or other wet conditions.
• Keep the work area clean, well lit and uncluttered.
• Keep unauthorized personnel out of the work area.

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1.6 Specifications
1.6.1 Physical and Environmental Ratings
Dimensions:
Width: 6.0 inches 152 mm
Height: 16.0 inches 406 mm
Depth: 10.4 inches 264 mm
Weight: 18 pounds 8.2 kgrams
Operating Conditions: Temperature: 32 to 122 ºF (0 to +50 ºC)
Humidity: 0 to 95 % non-condensing
Ingress Protection Rating: IP54 NEMA 3
1.6.2 Electric Service Ratings
These are the minimum electric service ratings for the QB Expert Alpha controller and the tools it can control.
Tool Model: E02-E23
EA23
EB02−EB22
EC02−EC22
E33-E34
EA33−EA34
EB33-EB34
EC33-EC34
E44-E45
EB44-EB45
EC44
E55
EB55
Current for Supply Voltage: 100 − 126.5V AC 15 A 15 A 20 A * 30 A *
200 − 253V AC 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A
Power Consumption: Standby 0.2 A 0.2 A 0.2 A 0.2 A
Continuous 0.3 kVA 0.7 kVA 1.0kVA 2.2 kVA
* 200−240V AC highly recommended
1.6.3 E-Stop Precaution
WARNING
INTEGRATED E-STOP CIRCUIT NOT PRESENT
To Avoid Injury:
• When a QB Expert Alpha controller connects to a tool where a fault can result in personal injury or substantial
damage to property, an E-stop circuit is required. An E-stop circuit must be created in the external electrical
service supply line.
1.6.4 Tool Speed and Torque Scatter Versus Electric Supply
The minimum electric supply voltage required to attain catalog speeds is 104V AC or 208V AC depending which
supply voltage system is used. Supply voltages above these minimums should have NO effect on reducing speed.
Supply voltages BELOW these minimums will reduce maximum free speed proportionally; actual speed should be
the LOWER of the speed command or the maximum attainable speed. Slow Seek and downshift speeds should
not be affected unless they are set close to maximum attainable speed. Similarly torque scatter should NOT be
affected by reduced supply voltages.
1.6.5 Tool Temperature Versus Electric Supply
Supply voltages that remain within recommended limits during the fastening cycle will provide shortest cycle
times and lowest tool temperatures. Tool temperatures on applications with moderate to high prevailing torque
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supply voltages. Voltage “sag” is a reduction in voltage which occurs when high current draw causes a voltage
drop in the supply wiring which reduces voltage at the power plug and consequently reduces maximum attainable
tool speed under load. Fuses and breakers are also more likely to blow or trip under these conditions. To minimize
these effects, always connect the system to electric service that meets the recommended supply service ratings.
1.7 Installation Instructions
WARNING
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
To Avoid Injury:
• This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators or other devices that produce heat.
• This product should not be subjected to vibration or shock or in close contact with water or other liquids.
• To minimize electrical interference, place the module as far away from possible sources of electrical noise,
such as arc welding equipment.
• Install tools and controllers in dry, indoor, non-flammable, and non-explosive environments only.
• Do not use this product near water, for example near a washbowl, wet basement, or the like.
• Avoid body contact with electrically energized surfaces when holding a grounded tool.
Please refer to the picutres of a plinth and mounting of the QB Expert Alpha controller on the next two pages.
Plinths connect to each other with four 10-32 machine screws through openings on the top and right side to
threaded openings on the bottom and left side. When mounting plinths are placed next to each other, the center-
to-center distance between the mounting holes in different plinths is 2” (50.8 mm). When mounting plinths are
place one above another, the center-to-center distance between the mounting holes in different plinths is 6”
(152.4 mm).
Install the QB Expert Alpha Controller either directly to the wall or to a plinth (part number 21E204300).
Fasteners through four mounting holes secure plinths to a wall or other surface. Plinths can be connected using
10-32 threaded holes on the bottom and left side and through holes on the top and right side.
Make sure the bolts of the barrel-latches [5] on the plinth are retracted. Place the lower flange of the QB Expert
Alpha controller [1] into the lip [2] on the plinth.
Align the slot [3] in the flange with the lower mounting-pin [4] on the plinth while placing. Rotate the top of the
controller back towards the plinth.
Place the openings on the upper flange of the controller [6] over the upper mounting pins [7] on the plinth.
Release the bolts on the barrel-latches [5] making sure the bolts enter the two barrels [8] on the controller.
Connect the QB Expert Alpha Controller to a power source.
Connect one end of the tool cable to the tool and the other end to the QB Expert Alpha controller and press the
power switch on the controller.
The controller displays a language list at the first boot up. Press the up/down arrows to select a language, then
press either NEXT from the interactive menu button or use the Toggle button to save the selection.
The controller next prompts for regional settings like Time Zone, Time and Date. Follow the prompts until the run
screen appears indicating the controller is ready for programming and operation.