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  Modify controller configuration 
View / Edit  Date/Time  Set the date & time in the Controller 
Reset Controller to Defaults Restore factory values of controller parameters 
Tool  View 
Tool Parameters  View tool parameters 
Torque Cal Value  View the tool calibration value 
RPM’s 
View tool output drive rotations / minute 
Cycle Count View number of cycles run by tool 
Motor Temp  View motor temp from tool 
Edit  Tool Setup  Set up tool parameters 
Calibrate Torque 
Calibrate the tool to a master transducer Buttons and LED’s  Program and test buttons and LED’s 
Service and Calibration 
Log  Set alerts for tool service and calibration  
Rundowns 
Display rundown data in a tabular format 
Log Info Usage 
View tool and controller usage information 
Statistics  Performs statistical analysis of a previously saved 
rundown-data file 
AcraVision Displays real-time rundown information in full-
screen view 
System Serial Test 
Used for testing of serial data string information. Fault Codes  Displays a list of fault codes for the controller and 
tool. 
Main 
Functions 
  Parameter Sets 
Opens the parameter set programming window. CurveWare Displays rundown graphs for analysis 
Statistics  Performs statistical analysis of a previously saved 
rundown-data file 
Monitor I/O 
Displays the status of I/O signals 
Fault Codes  Displays a list of fault codes of the controller and 
tool. 
Help About ToolWare 
Displays the latest version of the ToolWare. ToolWare Help  Opens a PDF Help file  
						

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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 to either of the CAN ports in the controller.  
IEC 
 Controller    
Ethernet port Network  Router   
Ethernet port Cable 
PN: 20403 
 
 
 
RJ45 CAT5E
RJ45 cable 
/cross over  
 IEC 
 Controller    
Ethernet 
port 
PC   
 
Ethernet port 
IEC 
Controller    
CAN 
port 
PC   
 
USB 
port 
AEC-CIM 
P/N 23112 
(Includes P/N 
23217/22940)
 
Cable 
PN: 22940 Cable 
PN: 23217  
						

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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 its Status Window.  
   Click on    button to open Properties Window.  
   Scroll the list of connections to find   and double 
click it to open Internet Pr otocol Properties window.  
   Click on   and enter the IP address of 
10.10.30.155  
   Set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.  
   Click on   button to exit < Internet Protocol Properties>  window.  
   Click on   button to exit  
window.  
   Click on   button to exit   window.  
   Exit  window.  
 
Configure ToolWare for connection with PC: 
 
   Launch ToolWare program.  
   Click on    to open   
window. 
   Specify IP address of cont roller (10.10.30.150 by default)  
   Click on   button to establish connection. 
   Verify communication by reading DSP firmware version: 
  Select   ;  
   Verify the DSP firmware version returned successfully. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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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 is considered to 
be successful (Accept) if the final torque  value falls within the range specified 
by  Tq High Limit  and Tq Low Limit  and final angle value falls within the range 
specified by  Angle High Limit  and Angle Low Limit  parameters. 
o   Tm-Ac - Torque Monitoring / Angle Contro l strategy. The tool stops when 
Angle Target  is reached or  Tq High Limit is exceeded. Rundown is considered 
to be successful (Accept) if the fina l torque value falls within the range 
specified by torque upper and lower limits. 
o   Tc-Ac -  Torque Control / Angle Control strategy.  The tool stops if target 
torque or target angle is reached,  whichever happens first. Rundown is 
considered to be successful (Accept)  if both the final torque value and final 
angle value fall within their re spective high and low limits. 
 
Direction -  defines fastening direction. It s hould be clock-wise (CW) for right-
threaded fasteners and counter-clock-wise  (CCW) for left-threaded fasteners. 
 
Tq High Limit - used for Accept / Reject decisi on. Rundown does not pass if the 
measured torque exceeds this limit. 
 
Tq Target  - the target torque value. 
 
Tq Low Limit -  used for Accept / Reject decisi on. Rundown does not pass if the 
torque measured at the end of rundown is below this limit. 
 
Tq ± % -  high and low torque limits are autom atically and symmetrically set 
around the target value. 
 
Tq Downshift -  the torque value at which t he tool changes the speed from 
Freespeed RPM to Downshift RPM, in order  to provide better accuracy of a final 
torque 
 
Tq Threshold - specifies torque threshold value as a start point for the rundown 
cycle data acquisition. 
 
Cycle Complete -  the torque value that defines the completion of a fastening 
cycle. The cycle is complete if, after ri sing above the Tq Threshold value, torque 
drops below the Cycle Complete value.