Aimco Brakes Cordless Tool Signature Series SPC2PGM Tool Speed Programmer User Manual

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SPC-2PGM  
Tool Speed Programmer 
PO Box 16460, Portland OR 97292-0460  • 800-852-1368 • Fax 800-582-9015
www.aimco-global.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
						

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Safety Rules  . . . . . . .3
Functional Description . . . . . .4
Operation Diagram  . . . . . . . .4
Programmer Operation  . . . . .5–13
Information Menu Page . . . . .14
WARNING! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATION. Comply with 
all the instructions and rules in this manuaL . Keep these instructions in a safe place .
SAVE THESE  INSTRUCTIONS.
Please read this manual carefully before operation and follow the instructions  .
1 . Avoid exposing programmer to water or humid environment .
2 . Avoid placing programmer on unstable objects  .
3 . Avoid pressing or impacting programmer LED display  . 
4 .  Do not expose to direct sunlight to ensure optimum visibility of LED display  . 
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Thank you for your purchase of the SPC-2PGM Programmer used in conjuncti\
on with 
Signature Series Precision Clutch tools from AIMCO. The Signature Series is line of 
Cordless Tools that produce Industrial Grade accuracy when used correctly on a wid\
e 
range of applications. Should you have any questions regarding the Signa\
ture Series 
Programmer detailed in this manual or any other threaded fastening needs, please con-
tact  your Authorized AIMCO  Representative. 
						

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Notes:
1 . Please install a fully charged battery pack onto the tool before using the programmer to 
make adjustments to the tool .  The tool battery is the power source for the programmer  .
2 . Only Forward rotation (CW) rpm is adjustable . The Reverse rotation (CCW) rpm is 
locked in at the maximum rpm capability of the tool .
3 . Only clutch trip count (CNT) is resettable; total tool clutch trip count is not resettable  .
4 . After changing settings with the SPC-2PGM Programmer, please remove and reinstall 
the battery pack onto the tool .
Setup Menu
Information Menu
Speed
Buzzer Volume
Product ID
Total  Used Time
Clutch Trip  CNT
Total Tool  Clutch Trip  CNT
  Operation Diagram 
						

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PROGRAMMER OPERATION
Tool Speed (RPM) Setting
Note: Tool speed is preset to maximum from the factory
Step 1: Plug USB connector into 
Programmer using supplied USB to 
USB Mini cable
Plug USB connector into Programmer as shown.
Step 2: Plug mini USB connector into 
the tool as shown using supplied USB 
to USB mini cable . Press tool trigger 
momentarily to switch Programmer on 
and the Setup Menu, RPM EDIT screen 
displays automatically  .
Plug mini USB into the tool as shown. Angle Nutrunners will have connector on the tool body.
Step 3: Current RPM setting for tool is 
displayed .
Step 4: Press “EDIT” to start the speed 
adjustment .
Press EDIT for speed adjustment. 
						

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Step 5: Press “+” or “–” to increase or 
decrease RPM of tool CW rotation in 
50 RPM increments . The display shows 
the RPM range of the tool connected 
to the programmer (250–600 is 
shown as an example) .
Increase rpm.
Decrease rpm.
Step 6: Press “SAVE” and the value 
will be stored into the tool that is 
connected to the programmer  .
Press to save value.
Step 7: Press “EXIT” to leave the RPM 
setting and go to Setup Menu .
Press EXIT to return to Setup Menu.
Step 8: When at “Setup Menu,” press 
“>>” or “
						

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FR Mode Setting
For forward and reverse selection options
Step1: Press “Enter” for mode 
selection .
Press ENTER for mode selection.
Step 2: Press “” to find the 
“FR Mode” then press “EDIT” to enable 
changes .
Press EDIT to get into FR Mode.
Step 3: Press “ +” or “– “ to choose the 
FR mode you prefer:
(1) “0” enables the Forward (CW) 
and Reverse (CCW) selections on 
the tool to operate manually  . 
(2)  “1” enables the Forward 
(CW) operation to resume 
automatically after the tool runs 
in Reverse (CCW) operation once  . 
(3)  “2” enables the tool to operate 
in Forward (CW) operation only  .  
Reverse (CCW) is locked out .
Increase number.
Decrease number.
Step 4: Press “SAVE” and the value 
will be stored into the tool that is 
connected to the programmer  . The 
set up of Forward (CW) and Reverse 
(CCW) selection mode on the tool is 
complete  . 
Press SAVE to complete the setting.
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Buzzer Volume Adjustment
Step 1: Press “ENTER” for mode 
selection .
Press ENTER for mode selection.
Step 2: Press “” to find the 
Buz Volume mode and press “EDIT” to 
enable changes .
Press button to find Buz Volume Mode.
Press EDIT to start setting buzzer volume.
Step 3: Press “+” or “–” to increase or 
decrease the tool buzzer volume  . 
0 = Mute (no sound)
1 = Low buzzer volume
2 = Medium buzzer volume
3 = Loudest buzzer volume
  Increase volume 
Decrease  volume 
Step 4: Press “SAVE” and the value 
will be stored into the tool that is 
connected to the programmer  . The 
setting of tool buzzer volume is 
complete  .
 
Press “SAVE” to complet e the setting  
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Start Mode Setting
For trigger starting options
Step 1: Press “ENTER” for mode 
selection .
Press ENTER for mode selection.
Step 2: Press “” to find the 
“Start_Mode” then press “EDIT” to 
enable changes .
Press EDIT to enter Start Mode.
Step 3: Press “+ “or “– “ to select the 
Start Mode you prefer  .
(1) “0” Setting: 
- First stage of trigger pull is to 
switch on the LED light .
- Second stage of trigger pull will 
start full speed run down .  If the 
clutch fails to trip (NG), the tool 
LED will show RED .  Successful 
clutch trip will show GREEN .  
Increase number.
Decrease number.
(2) “1 – 99” Setting:
- First stage of trigger pull is to switch on the LED light .
- Second stage of trigger pull begins Soft Start .   The tool will run a slow RPM for 
a chosen number of revolutions to assist in thread engagement .  The number of 
rotations equals the number selected x 1 .25 .  
After completion of the preset revolutions of the tool at low RPM, the tool will 
ramp up to full RPM . If the clutch fails to trip (NG), the tool LED will show RED  .  
Successful clutch trip will show GREEN .
(3) “100” Setting:
- First stage of trigger pull activates LED light and slow start RPM unlimited rotations  .
- Second stage of trigger pull activates full speed run down . If the clutch fails to trip 
(NG), the tool LED will show RED .  Successful clutch trip will show GREEN .
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Step 4: Press “SAVE” and the value 
will be stored into the tool that is 
connected to the programmer .
Press SAVE to complete the setting.
PROGRAMMER OPERATION
NOTES