Aimco Brakes AcraDyne iEC iControl DC Tool Controller Users Guide

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1.4  Introduction to ToolWare User Interface 
 
When ToolWare is initially opened, the se lection box shown in Figure 1.4.1 will 
appear, if not connected to the controller.   
 
 
 
Figure 1.4.1 Dialog box for selection of controller platform being used \
 
 
The ToolWare interface is similar to the workspace of most MS Windows 
applications. Figure 1.4.2 shows the ma in screen and structure consisting of 
two menu bars. 
 
 
Figure 1.4.2 Main Screen of ToolWare  

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1.4.1  ToolWare Menu Structure 
 
 
 
 
Menu Level Supported Functionality 
File Connection 
Establish Connection with the Controller 
Open Open a file 
Save  Save a file 
Print  Prints screen graphic or data file 
LogIn Login to the program to access appropriate menu 
items 
LANGUAGE 
Switch Language Locale 
LogOff Program remains open, some menu items not 
accessible 
Exit 
Close the program 
Controller View Firmware Rev. 
Returns  controller’s Servo & firmware  version Edit Configuration Parameters...

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1.4.2 Lower Menu Bar 
Lower Menu Bar is a shortcut to the frequently used Upper Menu items 
located under  submenu. These frequently used functions 
include: 
   Parameter Sets 
   CurveWare 
   Monitor I/O 
 
1.4.3 Status Bar 
Status Bar is combined with the Low er Menu Bar. Information displayed 
on the status bar is listed in the Table 1.4.3 
 
   Table 1.4.3    Status Bar Contents 
Status Item   Display Options  
Torque Units  N*m 
Lbs*ft 
Lbs*in 
KgCm 
KgM 
Connection 
Offline USB 
Ethernet 
 
  

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1.5   Connecting IEC Controller with PC 
ToolWare supports –2 options of connecting Controller to PC depending on the 
interface and the model of AcraDyne Controller: 
  USB port through the CIM adapter (P/N # AEC-CIM) 
   Ethernet port through the Ethernet crossover cable or standard cable 
 
Figure 1.5.1 and Figure 1.5.2 show the  Communication / Connection interface 
panels of iEC Controller. 
 
      
 
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1.5.1  Connecting to USB port 
 
1.5.2  Connecting to Ethernet Port 
 
 
1.5.3  Connecting to the network 
 
 
2. Working with ToolWare 
2.1  Connecting PC with the Controller 
2.1.1  Setting up USB Connection 
Follow the steps below to  set up USB connection. 
   Turn on the computer.  
   Plug the USB cable (PN: 22940) into your computer’s USB Port or USB Hub 
and the other end to the CIM Module (PN: 23112).  
   Plug the 23217 cable into the connecto r on the CIM and the other end of the 
cable...

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
  Launch ToolWare and configure it  for USB connection by selecting 
File/Connection/USB. 
2.1.2  Setting up Ethernet Connection 
Make physical connection 
Connection options: 
   Use Ethernet crossover or standard cable to connect Controller to PC directly. 
   Use Ethernet crossover or standard cabl e to connect Controller to network 
router. 
 
Specify the IP Address of controller in the PC
 
   Open Control Panel by clicking  .  
   Select   for configuration.  
   Double click   to open...

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Successful Connection
 
  A successful Ethernet connection will be indicated by the following text on the 
main screen of the ToolWare program: 
   
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

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2.2 Setting Parameters 
In ToolWare, select  from the top  menu or select 
  directly from the lower menu to open   window shown in the Figure 2.2.  ToolWare can send and receive up to 
32 Parameter sets to  the controller.  
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 2.2 Parameter Sets View/Edit Window 
 
 
  

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2.2.1  Parameter Entry Fields 
Strategy - Select one of four fastening strategy options. 
o   Tc -  Torque Control strategy uses torque as t he only control parameter. The 
Tool stops when  Tq Target is reached. Rundown is considered to be 
successful (Accept) if the final torque va lue falls within the range specified by 
Tq High Limit  and Tq Low Limit  parameters. 
o   Tc-Am -  Torque Control/Angle Monitoring  strategy is convenient for 
detection of cross threaded or stripped fasteners. Rundown...