Aimco Brakes AcraDyne ToolWare v3010 Manual for iEC Systems

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Save - saves  data points of all curves in the plot in ASCII  file. 
 
R emove  - removes the current ly selected plot from the graph.  
 
Receive/View  - Receive/View allows the user  to choose the display  features  of the graph.   
Torque  – downloads and displays torque data points.  
Angle  – downloads and displays angle data points .  
PSet  - displays markers indicating parameter set values .  
View  Controls   
P an  - reposition the view in the drawing area.  
Pan/Zoom  – change magnification.  
View  All –  return  to the original dimensions . 
Show  All  Plots  - displays all the  plots.  
 
Cursor mode  - restricts cursor locations to curve data points.  
 
Plot Axis  - allows user to choose between Torque/Angle Vs Time  and Torque Vs Angle.   
The axes of the graph will change accordingly
. 
 
Plot Name  –  allows  the user to  rename the plot .  By default, the p lot name is formed by 
using the date and time at which the plot was created. 
  CurveWare allows for 10 sequential curves to be overlaid upon each other for  analysis purposes. 
 
 
2.4 Monitoring I/O  
In ToolWare, select   from the top menu or select < Monitor 
I/O>  directly from the lower menu to open < Monitor I/O> window shown in the Figure 2. 4. 
 
The I/O function is only available in iEC2, iEC3 and iEC4 models.  A connector kit is 
available from AIMCO that allows the user to connect and route wiring to a variety of 
devices, including light -towers, socke t trays, audible signals and PLC modules.   The part 
number is #23490.  Contact your AIMCO representative for this item.   
 
This screen allows the user to activate and display the operation of the input and output 
signals  to the controller.   Off Delays of o utputs in this screen and send it to the controller or 
receive the same from the controller. For testing and setting purposes the physical outputs 
and logical inputs can be forced ON/OFF temporally. This screen also shows the state of 
the physical I/O. We  can temporally change the control source between Tool buttons and 
Logic I/O port.  
Selection of PSet s through IO is limited to PSet s 1-8.  Selection of entire 32 PSet s library 
requires  network connectivity.   
						

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Figure 2.4 Monitor I/O screen 
 
Off Delay  - specifies how long the output signal will be ON before turning OFF. Each of the 
8 input fields  corresponds to the output field. Example: If 200 is the value  in the first field 
that the output signal for Accept will be ON for duration of 200 mSec. If the value is 0, then 
the corresponding output will remain ON indefinitely or until the next rundown starts.  
 
Control Source  – allows user to choose the source that controls the tool operation  
Buttons From Tool  –  Normal  operating condition; tool lever and control ring control 
tool operation  
Buttons From I/O –  For testing purposes; allows the tool lever and control ring to be 
over -ridden by buttons on the Monitor I/O screen  
 
Force Enable  –  When Buttons From I/O is selected, this field selects which inputs and 
outputs can be forced through the Monitor I/O screen  
 
Function/State  –  When Buttons From I/O is selected and the operation is selected by 
checking Force Enable, clicking on this field will force the respective operation to take place, 
regardless of tool button positions.  
This field will be red  when the operation is off and will turn green  when the operation is on. 
 
I/O Connector Physical States -  this diagram is a real time display of the I/O connector.  
Each position corresponds to the indicated terminal on the 25- pin I/O connector on the 
bottom of the controller . 
 
2.5  File  Menu 
In  ToolWare , select   from the top menu. File Menu enables us to select the 
Connection type with which we want the  ToolWare to connect to the Controller.   
2.5.1  Connection 
This enables the user  to specify how ToolWare  will connect  with  and communicate to  the 
Controller.  The options are as follows:   
						

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USB  - is used if the computer is connected with the controller using the USB connection in 
the computer.  
 
Ethernet  - can be selected to set the IP address the connection should use.  
 
Offline mode  - gives the user the opportunity to  -edit parameter files  and configuration  files 
to save   without being connected to the controller  
 
2.5.2   Open 
Enables  the user to select the file to open  
2.5.3 Save  
Saves the file to the PC  in the specified directory  
 
2.5.4   Print 
Print the Screen or the Data.   
2.5.5  Login 
Login is not required for general access, though advanced features are not available in 
this mode.  On occasion,  when advanced features need to be accessed, a password will 
be given and can be entered  here.  
 
An Acra Dyne technician or an  AIMCO salesperson  can create a temporary password to 
give to a customer.  This password will be valid for the day it is given.  This can be used 
when a customer needs to access technical areas on a temporary basis.  It is based on 
the calendar date and will be valid until midnight of that date.  
 
Contact your  AIMCO sales representative to get more information on  passwords for use 
with ToolWare. 
 
2.5.6   Language 
User can change l anguage and locale either for the particular session or set it as default for 
the system. The application switches  to the language the  User selects.  
 
2.5.7   Logoff 
Log out of  the user level the user is in.   
 
2.5.8   Exit  
Exits  ToolWare   
						

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2.6 Controller 
2.6.1   View Firmware Rev  
    Displays the current DSP revision  and Servo Rev  
2.6.2  Edit Configuration Parameters 
The user can  Edit the controller  configuration  from this screen.  The screen is shown 
in Figure 2. 6.2. 
 
 
Figure 2.6.2 Edit Controller Parameter screen  
 
 
Adaptive Control 
 
Enable - Adaptive  control is a  useful option when a high CPK  (Process Capability) is 
chosen as the most important variable.  This is done by adjusting the control to 
ensure the average applied torque is centered between the upper and lower control 
limit.  
This feature has three options, which are explained below.  
 
 
  
						

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Off - Turns adaptive control off.  The tool will produce torque until the target  torque is 
achieved.  Therefore, all results will be equal to or greater than the target. This will 
cause the average torque to be greater than the target torque, thus making it 
extremely difficult to produce a high CPK.  
First Ten -  Takes an average of the  first ten readings in a new parameter set and 
adjusts the control to make the average torque correspond with the target torque.  
Therefore, there will be readings both above and below the target torque, thus 
maximizing CPK.  
  All - Similar to above, but continually adjusts the control based on the average of 
the previous ten readings in an attempt to maximize CPK.  
 
Pct Adjustment: % Adjustment  - Determines how much of a correction adaptive 
control will try to make. The higher the number, the greater the correction adaptive 
control will make.  
 
 
In Cycle Configuration 
At Threshold –  the tool status is switched to   when torque reaches 
t orque threshold set point . 
 
At Throttle  – the tool status is switched to < In Cycle> immediately  when rundown is 
triggered. 
 
Note: In Cycle Configuration “At Throttle” and Rehit R eject are mutually exclusive 
selections . 
 
 
Rehit Reject   
This feature prevent s operator from attempt ing to tighten the fastener that has 
already been tightened . If  this feature is enabled,  the rundown  will stop if  the angle of 
rotation between cycle complete and threshold torque  is less than a specified number 
of degrees.  
  Rehit Rej ect On/Off  -  If Enabled will abort the attempt to fasten a pre- tightened 
fastener. The default setting for this option is off.  
  
Rehit Reject Angle  - Used to determine if a fastener is already tightened.    
If the angles of rotation between cycles complete torque and cycle threshold torque is 
less than the programmed angle, then the fastener is assumed tightened and no 
pass/reject will be reported.  
 
Note: Rehit Reject and In Cycle Configuration “At Throttle” are mutually exclusive 
selections . 
 
 
  
						

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Rundown-Backoff-Rundown 
This feature includes three modes that  engag e reverse rotation of the tool.  
 
Enable  –  activates the feature.  There are four  options  available when the feature is 
enabled.  
 
 Rundown Backoff SP  -  Tool will rundown to selected  PSet torque, reverse 
the fastener a set number of degrees  defined by Back Off Degrees.  Reports 
the Torque and Angle from the rundown.  
 
  Rundown- Backoff-Rundown –  Rundown to the 1
st Rundown torque 
(specified below)  then reverse the fastener a set number of degrees  and  re-
tight en the fastener to the target torque established in the parameter set.   
Reports the Torque and Angle at end of cycle.  
 
 Rundown- Backoff - Tool will rundown to 1st  Rundown  Torque, reverse the 
fastener a set number of degrees. Reports the Torque and Angle at  end of 
cycle. 
 
 Off  -  Switches the Rundown- Backoff or Rundown-Backoff- Rundown to off 
mode 
   
1
st Rundown  (in -lbs ) -  The initial rundown torque, measured in (in- lbs). 
 
Dwell  Time before Back O ff - Dwell time [ms]  between first rundown and the start of 
back  off.  
 
Back Off Degree -  The amount of rotational degrees the fastener is backed off after 
reaching 1st rundown torque.   
Back Off Torque Limit  – This is the backoff torque limit, measured in (in- lbs)  
Dwell  Time before Second Rundown -  Dwell time [ms]  between back off and the 
start of second rundown. 
 
 
 
Soft Start 
  
This feature allows the user to s et the speed and timing of how quickly the tool ramps 
up to Freespeed RPM  
 
Dwell  (ms)  - the amount of time  that the tool will rotate at slow speed before 
progressing to  the Freespeed RPM  (default 500 ms)  
 
Dwell (RPM) - t he RPM  at which the tool will run  during soft start period  (default 90) 
  
						

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Ramp (ms) - t he amount of time from the end of the  soft start period  until the tool 
reaches  the  Freespeed RPM  (default 600 ms)  
 
Start Delay 
 
Start Delay On/Off  - When enabled, the tool will ignore programmed torque 
parameters until the timer runs out.  This is often used in jobs with prevailing torque 
that exceeds target torque.  The default setting is disabled  
 
Start Delay (ms) -  The amount of time at the beginning of the fastening cycle, 
measured in milliseconds, which the tool will ignore programmed torque parameters.  
(default 500 ms)  
 
 
 
 
Time Controls 
 
Free Run Timeout  – The amount of time, in seconds, the tool is allowed to run  free 
without the load (before reaching cycle threshold) .  This is a safety feature in case 
the tool is placed down on the throttle.  The default setting is 5 seconds.  
 
Load Timeout  - The amount of time the tool is allowed to run after c rossing cycle 
threshold.  The default setting is 15 seconds.  
 
Cycle Complete -  The amount of time, in ms, the torque must remain below cycle 
complete before the event is counted as a cycle and the final torque is displayed 
(default 200 ms).  
 
Locked Rotor  - Safety feature which shuts off the tool when it has reached a stalled 
condition.  The amount of time, which the tool can remain in a stalled condition, is 
programmed (in milliseconds). The default setting is  100 ms.  
 
Gen 1 Tool  Button Configuration 
 
This feature allows  the user to program the functionality of the light ring. The default 
setting for this section is  
  CW   - Forward;   
  Center  - Reverse  
  CCW   - Auxiliary  
 
Control Source allows user to choose the source that controls the tool operation  
Buttons  from Tool/IO  - Determines the source of the Trigger, Forward, Reverse, and 
Aux Commands.  
    
						

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Gen3 / 4 Tool Button Configuration 
 
Multi -Function Button  (MFB) 
•  Tap action:  triggered if button held less than hold time.  
•  Hold action:  triggered if button held to hold time or longer.  
•  Hold Time:  Amount of time required to hold the MFB until Hold Action is 
triggered.  
•  Arming Timeout: Amount of time after the tool is armed, that the tool will 
automatically disarm.  
 
Tap MFB Function Options  
Actions will commence upon release of the MFB button on the tool as 
programmed  
  • Arming (TubeNut Tool Default):  Tapping MFB button arms (activates) the start 
function but does not start the tool.  Blue status light illuminates to indicate tool 
is Armed.  A rming will reset in 3 seconds if tool start is not initiated.  
•  Change PSET:  Tapping MFB button toggles between PSET  A and PSET  B.  
Status lights flash indicating PSET  A is selected or twice if PSET B  is selected 
•  Reset Reject Tone:  Tapping MFB button silences reject tone  
•  Tap Disabled:  Tapping MFB button has no effect on tool  
 
Hold MFB Function Options   Actions will commence after Hold timer preset time has elapsed (Adjustable in 
Hold Time window)  Default value is 1 second.  
  • Arming (TubeNut Tool Default):   Holding MFB button arms (activates) the start 
function but does not start the tool.  Blue status light illuminates to indicate tool 
is Armed.  Arming will reset in 3 seconds if tool start is not initiated.  
•  Change PSET:  Holding MFB button toggles between PSET  A and PSET  B.  
Status lights flash indicating PSET  A is selected or twice if PSET  B is selected  
•  Reset Reject Tone:  Holding MFB button silences reject tone  
•  Hold Disabled (Default):  Holding MFB button has no effect on tool  
 
Push to Start Operation  Choices are:  
•  Both Push to Start (PTS) and Trigger must be depressed for tool start  
•  Either PTS or Trigger may be pressed for tool start  (Default)  
 
Control Source allows user to choose the source that controls the tool operation  
Buttons from Tool/IO  - Dete rmines the source of the Trigger, Forward, Reverse, and 
Aux Commands.  
 
 
 
  
						

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Gen1 Tube Nut 
  
Homing Type  -  There are three options  
  No Home  
  Home on release and repress of main trigger  
  Auto Home on release of Main trigger  
  
Tube Nut Back off RPM  - The speed, expressed in RPM, which a tube nut tool will 
return to the open position upon release of throttle.  The default setting for this is 100 
RPM.  
 
Reverse Dwell  - The amount of time before the output tries to return to home, aft er 
the throttle is released (default  500 ms ). 
 
Home Dwell  - The amount of time that the output is held at home position  
(d efault  500 ms ). 
WARNING : If Latching Throttle is Enabled and Tubenut Homing Option is set to 
“Auto Home on Release of Main Trigger” ,  the Tubenut  will attempt to home 
prematurely.  
 
Gen 4 Tubenut 
 
Multi-Function Button (MFB)  
•  Tap action:  triggered if button held less than hold time.  
•  Hold action:  triggered if button held to hold time or longer.  
•  Hold Time:  Amount of time required to hold the MFB until  Hold Action is 
triggered.  
•  Arming Timeout: Amount of time after the tool is armed, that the tool will 
automatically disarm.  
 
Tap MFB Function Options  
Actions will commence upon release of the MFB button on the tool as 
programmed  
  • Home Retry:  Tapping the MFB button puts the tool into homing mode.  All 
LEDs will flash and the horn will beep to signal the tool is in homing mode.  
Pressing the throttle(s) will start the homing move. After the homing is 
complete and the throttle(s) released, the tool will return to fastening mode. 
LEDs and horn will return to the previous state.  ‘Tool disable’ will be ignored 
during the retry homing cycle.  
•  Arming (TubeNut  Tool Default):  Tapping MFB button arms (activates) the start 
function but does not start the tool.  Blue status light illuminates to indicate tool 
is Armed.  Arming will reset in 3 seconds if tool start is not initiated.  
•  Change PSET:  Tapping MFB button toggles between PSET A  and PSET B.  
Status lights flash indicating PSET  A is selected or twice if PSET  B is selected  
•  Reset Reject Tone:  Tapping MFB button silences reject tone   
						

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• Tap Disabled:  Tapping MFB button has no effect on tool  
 
Hold MFB Function Opti ons  
Actions will commence after Hold timer preset time has elapsed (Adjustable in 
Hold Time window)  Default value is 1 second.  
  • Home Retry:  Holding the MFB button puts the tool into homing mode.  All 
LEDs will flash and t he horn will beep to signal the tool is in homing mode.  
Pressing the throttle(s) will start the homing move. After the homing is 
complete and the throttle(s) released, the tool will return to fastening mode. 
LEDs and horn will return to the previous state.  ‘Tool disable’ will be ignored 
during the retry homing cycle.  
•  Arming (TubeNut Tool Default):  Holding MFB button arms (activates) the start 
function but does not start the tool.  Blue status light illuminates to indicate tool 
is Armed.  Arming will reset in 3 seconds if tool start is not initiated.  
•  Change PSET:  Holding MFB button toggles between PSET A  and PSET B.  
Status lights flash indicating PSET  A is selected or twice if PSET B  is selected 
•  Reset Reject Tone:  Holding MFB button silences reject tone  
•  Hold Disabled (Default):  Holding MFB button has no effect on tool  
  Homing Type  -  There are three options  
  No Home  
  Home on release and repress of main trigger  
  Auto Home on release of Main trigger  
  
Tube Nut Back off RPM  - The speed, expressed in RPM, which a tube nut tool will 
return to the open position upon release of throttle.  The default setting for this is 100 
RPM.  
 
Reverse Dwell  - The amount of time before the output tries to return to home, aft er 
the throttle is released (default  500 ms ). 
 
Home Dwell  - The amount of time that the output is held at home position  
(d efault  500 ms ). 
 
 
Note: If Latching Throttle is Enabled and Tubenut Homing Option is set to “Auto 
Home on Release of Main Trigger” ;  the Tubenut will attempt to home prematurely.  
 
Latching Throttle 
Pull trigger and tool finishes cycle automatically.  
A second trigger tap stops tool.  
Tool will unlatch automatically at the end of the rundown.  
 
Latching Throttle Options:  
  Latch by Using the MFB Option