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 Type of interface 
1 ON OFF OFF OFF Digital I/O sink type 
2 OFF ON OFF OFF Digital I/O source type 
3 ON ON OFF OFF Device Net-DT 
4 OFF OFF ON OFF Device Net(E-stop)-DT 
5 ON OFF ON OFF InterBus-DT 
7 ON ON ON OFF ProfiBus-DT 
9 ON OFF OFF ON Device Net-S 
11 ON ON OFF ON InterBus-S 
13 ON OFF ON ON ProfiBus-S 
 
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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 
counter.  A 500ms pul se signal will count 
up 1 cycle. 
8 Cycle count clear NO Reset  signal  from internal cycle counter. 
A 500 ms pulse signal will reset (cancel) 
counted numbers. 
9 
～ 
14 
Step IN1 
 
Step IN6 
 
NO 
This is to restart STEP which was 
suspended by STEP OUT signal. 
15 Judgment reset NO This is to reset each judgment. 
16 Work select 9-16 change 
signal NO Use this to change work select 9-16. 
17 
～ 
24 
Work select 1 (9) 
～ 
Work select 8 (16) 
 
NO 
This is to change work numbers which 
has been selected. 
25 
～ 
28 
OPTION 1 
～ 
OPTION 4 
 
NO 
Assortment of bank select 1-4 does 
output data bank change over. 
29 Z/C check NO This is to check torque sensor. 
30 Output bank select 1 NO 
31 Output bank select 2 NO 
32 Output bank select 4 NO 
Output data bank change over 
33 Input signal power 
source NO 
34 Input signal power 
source NO 
Common terminal and +24V 
Note)  NC: Normal close  NO: Normal open 
Table 4-1    Output data bank change over 
Output bank 4 Output bank 2 Output bank 1 Output data bank 
OFF OFF OFF 0 
OFF OFF ON 1 
OFF ON OFF 2 
OFF ON ON 3 
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ON ON ON 7 
  
						

							
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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 when 
NOK judgment was provided even for a single 
spindle. 
2 TOTAL OK NO Main unit outputs this signal when tightening 
result was OK.    This is output only when OK 
judgment was provided for all spindles 
requiring judgment. 
3 ALARM NO Main unit outputs this signal when system 
abnormality has been detected. 
4 READY NO Main unit outputs this signal while operation is 
ready. 
5 M RUN NO Main unit outputs this signal while    sequencer 
program is in operation. 
6 END NO Main unit outputs this signal when an 
operation cycle has been completed. 
7 Z/C CHECK NOK NO Main unit outputs this signal when NOK was 
detected over zero and calibration check. 
8 Z/C CHECK OK NO Main unit outputs this signal when OK was 
detected over zero and calibration check. 
9 
～ 
14 
Step OUT1 
 
Step OUT6 
 
NO 
After a step is over and when jobs except for 
tightening is required, main unit outputs this 
signal. 
15 OPTION 1 NO  
16 Work select 9-16 
Change answer 
NO Main unit outputs this signal when work select 
9-16 has been changed. 
17 
～ 
24 
Work select 1 (9) 
answer 
Work select 8 (16) 
answer 
 
NO 
Main unit outputs selected work numbers. 
25 
～ 
32 
Not used 
(free allocation) 
 
NO 
Free allocation can be made via users’ PC. 
33 Output signal power 
source  Common terminal for output signal. Connect 
+0V. 
34 Output signal power 
source  Common terminal for output signal.    Connect 
+0V. 
Table 4-3 Sequence output select 
Sequence 3 Sequence 2 Sequence 1 Seque nce 0 Selected sequence number 
OFF OFF OFF OFF 1 
OFF OFF OFF ON 2 
OFF OFF ON OFF 3 
OFF OFF ON ON 4 
     
ON ON ON ON 16 
※ Note   Main unit comes with output signal numbers 1 to 6 (TOTAL OK  
to END) which is determined and fix ed allocation from our factory.  
						

							
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
Work select 0 
Work select 1 
Work select 2 
Work select 3 
Ｔ
ーク出力０
ーク出力１
ーク出力３
ーク出力２
Work output 0 
Work output 1 
Work output 2 
Work output 3 
Start 
 
 
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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 
 ---------------------- 
Print out 
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Exit 
Multi Communication Format Clear 
Communication Format Copy 
Communication Format Setup 
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PLC Output Clear 
PLC Output Copy 
PLC Output Setup 
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Date/Time/Count 
Setup Tool type setup 
Calibration 
Manual Reverse Speed 
Repeat 
Mode 
 
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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 PLC Output Layout Read sequencer output 
allocation from file. 
Save PLC Output Layout Save sequencer output 
Print out Print data on screen 
File 
Exit Print data on screen 
 
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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 
curve. 
 
 
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