Aimco Brakes Nutrunner FSeries Main Unit Manual

4.5 External control interface 
 
4.5.1  Type of external control interface 
1) Digital I/O sink type 
2) Digital I/O source type  (under development) 
3) Device Net 
4) InterBus  (under development) 
5) Profibus  (under development) 
Switching over to an external interface control requires an additional 
exclusive board and SW1 setting in the following table.  SW1 setting is 
determined and set at the time of shipment from our factory.  Be sure 
not to change setting of SW1. 
 
 SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4...

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4.5.2 Digital I/O  
 
4.5.2.1  Input signals (PLC 1) 
NO Signal names Connections Functions 
1 Preparation NC Stop signal suspends operation 
2 System reset NO Reset main unit to resume initial status 
3 Reverse NO Rotate anti-clockwise only while reverse 
command signal is provided. 
4 Stall NO Tightening  signal lasting 500ms gets this 
function started. 
5 Start NO Start  tightening. 
6 Cycle start NO Get one operation cycle started. 
7 Cycle count up NO Count up signal from internal cycle...

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4.5.2.2  Output signals (PLC 2) 
Contents of output signals pin numbers  1-32 are for free format which is 
for free allocation by customers.    The allocation can be made by user 
console.  Main unit comes with dat a output bank setting 0 whose 
allocation table is as mentioned below  (output data bank 1 to 7 are all 
free format (pin numbers 1 to 32).   
NO Signal names Connections Functions 
1 TOTAL NOK NO Main unit outputs this signal when tightening 
result was NOK.  This is output also...

Suitable plug 
 Manufacturer:  Honda 
 Name:  Small multipolar connector 
 PLC1:  MR-34F+MR-34L (case) 
 PLC2:  MR-34M+MR-34L (case) 
 
Above comes with soldered connectors. 
 
 
Input and output hardware 
PLC2
1KΩ
2.2KΩ
2.2KΩ
1KΩ
2.2KΩ
2.2KΩ
-+
源DC24V電
PLC1
装置　ＰＬＣUト
出
出
０Ｖ
２４Ｖ
入
入
EC-ＭＡＩＮユニッ
力信号
力信号
力信号
力信号
output signal
outputsignal
DC24V source 
input signal
input signal
To PLC UEC-MAIN unit 
 
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4.6 Timing chart 
 
① Basic control signal 
 
 
STOP
R
R
S
CYCLE COUNT UP
M
ALA
EADY
ESET
TART
締結動作
総合OK
 RUN
総合NOK
RM
END
締結動作締結tightening tightening 
STOP 
READY 
RESET 
START 
TIGHTENING OPERATION 
M RUN 
TOTAL OK 
TOTAL NOK 
ALARM 
END 
CYCLE COUNT UP 
 ②  Timing of tightening sequence signal and start 
ワーク選択０
ＳＴＡＲ
ワ
ワ
ワ
ワ
20ms以後に選択指令と選択結果信号で
インターロックを取って下さい。
シ
シ
ーケンス選択番号１
ーケンス選択番号１Sequence select 1 
Sequence select 1 
Give OFF and ON interval minimum 20ms 
to have  interlock 
ワーク選択１
ワーク選択３
ワーク選択２...

5  F-TYPE NUTRUNNER SYSTEM USER CONSOLE 
5.1 F-TYPE NUTRUNNER SYSTEM USER CONSOLE MENE STRUCTURE 
 
 
 
File Load All Files 
Save All Files  
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Open Parameter 
Save Parameter  
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Open Sequence 
Save Sequence 
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Open Communication Format 
Save Communication Format 
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Open PLC Output Layout 
Save PLC Output Layout 
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Print out 
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Exit 
Multi Communication Format Clear...

F-TYPE NUTRUNNER SYSTEM USER CONSOLE 
5.1 F-TYPE NUTRUNNER SYSTEM USER CONSOLE MENE 
STRUCTURE 
 
 
 
Fastening Fastening Data 
Torque/Current Curve 
View Tool Bar 
Key Pad 
Status Bar 
Security Log On 
Operation History 
Communication  Units 
Configuration Software Configuration 
Software Version 
Window Cascade 
Vertical 
Horizontal 
Close All Windows 
 
 
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5.1 1  FILE OPERATION 
 
Select File (F) and below mentioned pull down menus appear. 
 
 
 
Load All Files Read all setting values from 
file. 
Save All Files Write all setting values in file. 
Open Parameter Read parameter value from 
file. 
Save Parameter Save parameter in file. 
Open Sequence Read sequence setting from 
file. 
Save Sequence Save sequence setting in file 
Open Communication Format Read communication format 
from file 
Save Communication Format Save communication format in 
file. 
Open...

5.1.2  MULTI SETTING OPERATION 
 
Select MULTI (M) from menu bar and below mentioned pull down menus 
appear. 
 
 
 
Communication Format Clear Delete communication format. 
Communication Format Copy Copy communication format. 
Communication Format SetupEdit communication format 
PLC Output Clear Delete sequencer output 
allocation 
PLC Output Copy Copy sequencer output 
allocation. 
PLC Output Setup Edit sequencer output 
allocation. 
Multi 
Date/Time/Count Set date, time and cycle count.
 
 
 
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5.1.3  SETUP OPERATION 
 
Select Setup (S) from menu bar and below mentioned pull down menus appear. 
 
 
 
Tool type setup Select tools 
Calibration Set CAL value 
Manual Reverse Speed Set reverse speed. 
Repeat Set number of repetition. 
Setup 
Mode Set step mode. 
  
5.1.4 FASTENING RESULT DISPLAY OPERATION 
 
Select Fastening (F) from menu bar and below mentioned pull down menus  
appear. 
 
 
 
Fastening Data Displays tightening result. Fastening  
Torque/Current Curve Displays torque or current...