Aimco Brakes AcraDyne ToolWare v3010 Manual for iEC Systems

 
 
  
ToolWare 
Operations Manual for PC Software Package to Interact 
with iEC AcraDyne Tool Control Systems  Version 3 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PO Box 16460, Portland OR 97292-0460 • 800-852-1368 • Fax 800-582-9015 
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Introduction 
ToolWare Version 3 is the software package designed for communicating with AcraDyne DC Electric Tool 
Controllers. 
 
ToolWare provides an easy-to-use, Window s-based platform that can be used for: 
 
■  Tightening strategy programming       ■ Maintenance and calibration alert programming 
■  Collection and viewing of rundown data    ■ Controller configuration programming 
■  Statistical analysis               ■ Tool calibration 
■  Rundown curve analysis                 ■ Batch programming...

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Contents 
 
Contents........................................................................\
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1. Getting Started with ToolWare  ........................................................................\
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1.1 Terminology and Abbreviations  ........................................................................\
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1.2 Introduction to ToolWare...

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2.7.3 Calibrate........................................................................\
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2.8 Rundowns  ........................................................................\
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2.9 Log Info ........................................................................\
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2.10 Statistics  ........................................................................\...

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1. Getting Started with ToolW are 
1.1 Terminology and Abbreviations  
Terminology and abbreviations used in this manual are described in the table 
below. 
Table 1.1  Terminology and Abbreviations   
Term/Abbreviation Explanation 
Tool AcraDyne Nut runners including Pistol, Straight and Tubenut 
wrench 
Controller AcraDyne iEC Controller  
CIM Controller Interface Module is an adapter between the 
Controller CAN bus and PC USB port 
Rundown A complete tightening cycle 
SCC Spindle Control Card 
CNC...

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1.3 Tool Ware Installation   
1.3.1  PC Requirements 
ToolWare requires a  PC with 1GB or  higher  RAM and Windows  XP or later 
version OS.   
 
1.3.2   Installing ToolWare 
To install ToolWare:  
  Insert the installation CD and installation will start automatically. You can 
also manually start it by double clicking on “Setup.exe”.  
  Follow instructions on screen to complete installation.  
  User should have Administrative Privileges  to install ToolWare.   
 
  It is recommended to have...

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1.4 Introduction to ToolWare User Interface  
 
When ToolWare  is initially opened, the selection 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 main 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...

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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 combine d with the Lower 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...

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1.5   Connecting IEC  Controller with PC  
ToolWare supports  –2 options of connecti ng 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.  
 
      
 
          Figure 1. 5.1 iEC  Controller  Bottom panel...