Aimco Brakes AcraDyne Socket Tray Operations Manual

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SOCKET TRAYS
2-, 4-, 6-, or 8-Position
Operation Manual
PO Box 16460, Portland OR 97292-0460  • 800-852-1368 • Fax 800-582-9015
www.aimco-global.com 
						

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Operational Notes
The AIMCO socket tray is designed to assist in the proper se-
lection of parameter sets (also known as applications, p-sets, 
or selects). This is accomplished through the use of proximity 
sensors mounted in such a way as to sense the presence of a 
socket in close proximity.
The system is designed to ensure that the controller will allow 
the assembly tool to operate when one, and only one, socket 
has been pulled from the socket tray, so that all but one socket 
is still present in the tray.
If any other condition exists (more than one socket pulled or all 
sockets in position) then the socket tray will send a signal or 
combination of signals to alert the controller of a socket error 
condition. This is achieved in one of two ways, depending on 
the configuration of the socket tray dip switches, located on 
the circuit board inside the socket tray:1. A digital signal is turned on to enable or disable the tool 
(brand-specific). 2. 
A series of digital signals is turned on to select an “un-
used” parameter set. For tool controllers which do not 
allow for a remote enable or disable, the strategy is to 
activate a parameter set which is unprogrammed, which 
will affectively disable the tool through the controller.
It is the responsibility of the end-user to ensure the following: 1. The socket tray pucks have been machined in such a way that sockets can fit only in one particular socket tray 
position.
2. The actual socket to be used for a given application has  been appropriately tied to a particular application.
3. The software and system configurations necessary to al- low successful communication between the socket tray 
and the tool controller have been properly set.
The AIMCO Socket Tray is an accessory used in conjunction 
with AcraDyne™ and URYU controlled Nutrunning equipment. 
The AIMCO Socket Tray allows the user to associate a specif-
ic socket position with a particular control strategy. 
The AIMCO Socket Trays also provide an Inhibit function that 
disables the operator’s tool when more than one Socket/Test 
pin is removed from the tray or if all Sockets/Test Pins are in 
place.  
AIMCO provides Socket Trays in 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-position  
configurations:
AMPST-2-I 2-Position AIMCO Socket Tray for IEC Controller
AMPST-2-U 
2-Position AIMCO Socket Tray for UEC Controller
AMPST-4-I 4-Position AIMCO Socket Tray for IEC Controller
AMPST-4-U 4-Position AIMCO Socket Tray for UEC Controller
AMPST-6-I 6-Position AIMCO Socket Tray for IEC Controller
AMPST-6-U 6-Position AIMCO Socket Tray for UEC Controller
AMPST-6S-I 6-Position AIMCO Socket Tray for ??
AMPST-6S-U 6-Position AIMCO Socket Tray for ??
AMPST-8-I 8-Position AIMCO Socket Tray for IEC Controller
AMPST-8-IL 8-Position AIMCO Socket Tray for ??
AMPST-8-U  6-Position AIMCO Socket Tray for UEC Controller
The AIMCO Socket Tray comes with generic Delrin® Socket 
Holders pre-installed. The Socket Holder must be bored to 
accommodate the desired Socket to be used in the specific 
position. 
Model #AMPST-2-I
 #AMPST-2-U Model #AMPST-4-I
 #AMPST-4-U Model #AMPST-6-I
 #AMPST-6-U
 #AMPST-6S-I
 #AMPST-6S-U
Model #AMPST-8-I
 #AMPST-8-IL
 #AMPST-8-U
Description 
						

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Socket Tray Setup
It is the responsibility of the end-user to ensure the following:
• The socket tray pucks have been machined in such a way 
that sockets can fit only in one particular socket tray posi-
tion.
•  The actual socket to be used for a given application has 
been appropriately tied to a particular application.
•  The software and system configurations necessary to allow 
successful communication between the socket tray and the 
tool controller have been properly set.
Connections
Connect the 10-pin cable provided to connec-
tor shown and to the controller IO connector.
System Setup
Precautionary Measures
Every brand and series of tool controller has unique operation-
al features. It is important that the user be familiar with these 
features, and be vigilant in planning for lost communcation/
socket tray failure. For instance, with some brands/series of 
controllers, the controller wil default to parameter set 1 when 
no inputs are received from the socket tray. In this scenario, 
it is possible that if the socket tray lost power, the operator 
could unknowingly pull sockets and assemble products with 
the controller continually set to parameter set 1. It is there-
fore recommended that these scenarios be considered prior 
to operation of the socket tray to ensure proper use of the 
programmed parameters. In the scenario described above, 
it would be prudent to leave parameter set 1 “empty,” which 
would prevent the tool from running in the absence of a socket 
tray input.
Customizing Your Socket Tray
To customize the AIMCO Socket Tray locations to your sock-
ets, perform the following operations:
DO NOT MODIFY HOLDERS WHEN THEY ARE MOUNT -
ED IN THE ENCLOSURE.
1.  Remove the top (2) two Philips screws on each end of the 
enclosure that hold the black end caps on the enclosure.
2.  Pop the top cover off and lay the plate face down behind 
the enclosure (see photo above. Four-position socket 
tray shown as an example).
3.  Unscrew the sensor cables from the sensors and unscrew 
the sensors from the individual Delrin socket holders.
4.  Unscrew the two (2) socket head cap screws and re-
move the desired socket holders from the plate.
5.  Remove the test pin(s) from the Delrin holder(s). 6. 
Using a bore or lathe, increase the diameter of the holder 
to match the OD of the socket. The bore must be 0.95”– 
1.0” deep, which should be just below the threaded hole 
for the sensor. 
7.   Replace the socket holder(s) into the top plate and se-
cure with two (2) socket head cap screws.
8.  Re-install the sensor into the socket holder(s). The sen-
sor should be screwed in just far enough to reach the 
edge of the sidewall, but still allow the socket to seat fully 
into the holder without impacting the sensor. 
9.  Attach the corresponding cables to the sensor(s) ac-
cording to the position number. Position One (1) is al-
ways on the left.
10.  Test
a.  Plug the unit in to the power supply.
b.  Insert sockets or test pins into each socket holder.
c.  Remove one socket/test pin at a time and check to 
see if yellow LED changes from a bright illumination 
to dim.
When sensors are powered without a socket/pin pres-
ent, the yellow LEDs will be dim. When a metal socket 
is present, the yellow LEDs will be bright.
11.  Place the top plate on to the enclosure, being careful to 
tuck the cables neatly back inside.
12.  Replace the top two (2) Philips screws on each end of 
the enclosure that hold the black end caps to complete 
the procedure.
13.  Hook up the cable to the controller and retest to insure 
that the cable is communicating with the controller. (Pro-
gram the controller individual parameter sets according 
to the parameter section of the controller’s manual). 
						

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Connecting Your AIMCO Socket Tray
Connecting the AIMCO Socket Tray to varied controllers is 
simple.
Necessary Accessories
013-13-IEC  Cable/Power Supply for AcraDyne™ 
IEC Controllers
013-13-EV    Cable/Power Supply for AcraDyne™ 
Evolution Controllers
013-13-45      Cable/Power  Supply  for  Uryu  UEC-
4500 Controllers
013-13-48      Cable/Power  Supply  for  Uryu  UEC-
4800 Controllers
MME-44ZES-D024  Normally Open Solenoid Valve for 1/4” 
NPT pneumatic tools
N3754904549  Normally Open Solenoid Valve for 3/8” 
and 1/2” NPT pneumatic tools
  AcraDyne™ IEC Controller
In addition to the AIMCO Socket Tray, the 013-13-IEC Cable/
Power Supply is required
To connect to the IEC, simply plug the yellow connector into 
the left side of the AIMCO Socket Tray and the Power Sup-
ply into AC Power. Plug in the 25-pin connector into the I/O 
connector on the IEC controller and the AIMCO Socket Tray 
is ready to use.
AcraDyne™ Evolution Controller
In addition to the AIMCO Socket Tray, the 013-13-EV Cable/
Power Supply is required
To connect to the Evolution controller, simply plug the yellow 
connector into the left side of the AIMCO Socket Tray and the 
Power Supply into AC Power. Plug in the two, 12-pin Phoenix 
connectors into the I/O connectors on the Evolution controller 
(12 position, top right, Inputs. Connector with jumper wires 
should be placed on the front connection) and the AIMCO 
Socket Tray connection is complete. It will be necessary to 
setup logic using Toolware™ in the Evolution controller. Please 
refer to the Evolution Controller and Toolware manuals for fur-
ther guidance.
When writing the logic within Toolware™, Input 3 = Disable, 
Input 4 = BCD 1, Input 5 = BCD 2, Input 6 = BCD 3 .
AIMCO Techincal Services can assist with the installation by 
e-mailing an appropriate logic program upon request.Uryu UEC-4500 Controller
In addition to the AIMCO Socket Tray, the 013-13-45 Cable/
Power Supply is required.
To connect to the UEC-4500:
1.  Plug the yellow connector into the left side of the AIMCO 
Socket Tray.
2.  Connect the COM wire from the AIMCO Socket Tray to 
the COM terminal (top row, inputs) on the UEC-4500.
3.  Connect the Reset wire from the AIMCO Socket Tray to 
the Reset terminal (top row, inputs) on the UEC-4500.
4.  Connect the Work A wire from the AIMCO Socket Tray to 
the LS1 terminal on the UEC-4500.
5.  Connect the Work B wire from the AIMCO Socket Tray to 
the Start terminal on the UEC-4500.
For UEP tools:
•  Connect the LS1 wire to one of the Cut terminals on 
the UEP driver box
•  Using a jumper wire (supplied), connect the COM ter-
minal (top row, inputs) to the other Cut terminal on the 
UEP driver box
Pneumatic Tools For UL Series Tools:
Connect the Inhibit wire from the AIMCO Socket Tray to 
the 0 volt connection on the UL Tool Solenoid Valve.
For Non-UL Series Tools:•  Install the correct, normally open solenoid valve (MME-
44ZES-D024 for ¼” NPT tools or N3754904549 for 
3/8” NPT tools or larger) in the air supply line to the 
tool close to the supply fitting.
•  Connect the LS1 wire to one terminal on the solenoid 
valve.
•  Using a jumper wire (not supplied) connect the COM 
terminal (top row, inputs) to the other terminal on the 
solenoid valve.
Changes to the factory defaulted Modes within the UEC-4500 
will need to be made prior to use of the AIMCO Socket Tray. 
Please consult the UEC-4500 manual for details. 
						

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Uryu UEC-4800 Controller
In addition to the AIMCO Socket Tray, the 013-13-48 Cable/
Power Supply is required.
To connect to the UEC-4800:
1.  Plug the yellow connector into the left side of the AIMCO 
Socket Tray.
2.  Connect the COM wire from the AIMCO Socket Tray to 
the COM terminal (top row, inputs) on the UEC-4800.
3.  Connect the Work A wire from the AIMCO Socket Tray to 
the Work A terminal on the UEC-4800.
4.  Connect the Work B wire from the AIMCO Socket Tray to 
the Work B terminal on the UEC-4800.
5.  Connect the Start wire from the AIMCO Socket Tray to 
the Start terminal on the UEC-4800.
For UEP Tools:
•  Connect the LS1 wire to one of the Cut terminals on 
the UEP driver box.
•  Using a jumper wire (supplied with socket tray).
Connecting Your AIMCO Socket Tray
• Connect the COM terminal (top row, inputs) to the oth-
er Cut terminal on the UEP driver box.
For Pneumatic Tools: •  Install the correct, normally open solenoid valve (MME-
44ZES-D024 for ¼” NPT tools or N3754904549 for 
3/8” NPT tools or larger) in the air supply line to the 
tool close to the supply fitting.
•  Connect the LS1 wire to one terminal on the solenoid 
valve
•  Using a jumper wire (supplied with socket tray) con-
nect the COM terminal (top row, inputs) to the other 
terminal on the solenoid valve
Changes to the factory defaulted Modes within the UEC-
4800 will need to be made prior to use of the AIMCO 
Socket Tray. Please consult the UEC-4800 manual for 
details.
BCD Output Status
Removed BCD #1BCD #2BCD #3BCD #4
1 off offoffoff
2 ON offoffoff
3 off ON offoff
4 ON ON offoff
5 off offON off
6 ON offON off
7 off ON ON off
8 ON ONON off
>2 offoffoffON
All in offoffoffON
I-Socket Tray Position vs. BCD Output 
						

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Dip Switch Settings
Prior to shipment, it is advisable to consult with AIMCO regarding the proper setup of the dip switches inside the socket tray. 
However, this is not always possible, due to specification changes, use of multiple brands/series of controllers, etc.
Switch Settings
“OFF” Position“ON” Position
Switch Functions
SwitchFunction OFF PositionON Position
1 No. of sockets See belowSee below
2 No. of sockets See belowSee below
3 No. of sockets See belowSee below
4 Binary Number Type BinaryBinary + 1
5 LED Mode LEDs on with 
socket outLEDs off with 
socket out
6 Disable Method All PS bits onOutput for enable/
disable
7 Enable Mode* Enable highEnable low
8 Spare
*Switch must be set to “on” for switch 7 function properly.  Setting the Number of Sockets in the Tray# SKTS
Switch 1 Switch 2Switch 3
2 000
3 100
4 010
5 110
6 001
7 101
8 011
Binary Number Type: Binary number produced is either pure 
binary or binary +1.
Example: 111 is pure binary 7. In binary +1, 111 actually 
produces 8.
LED Mode: 
OFF   When socket is removed, the associated LED light 
comes on. 
ON   When socket is removed, the LED light goes out.Disable Method: 
OFF   When a socket error condition exists, all parameter set 
bits are turned on. 
ON   When a socket error condition exists, a single output is 
energized to disable the tool through the controller.
Enable Mode: Switch 6 must be set to “ON” for this function 
to apply. 
OFF   Signal goes high to enable a tool which is normally 
disabled. 
ON    Signal goes low to remove the disable signal from the tool.
  Explanation of Switch Functions   
						

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Wiring for AcraDyne Controller 
						

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Wiring for UEC Controller 
						

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InputsOutputs
Board Input/Output 
						

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Notes
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