Panasonic Assembly Qualifier EYFRZ01 Operating Instructions

							
Assembly Qualifier
Operating Instructions
Model No: EYFRZ01
IMPORTANTThis manual contains safety information. Read manual completely before f\
irst using this product and save this manual for future use. 
						

							
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Index
English: Page  3
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
(A)Protocol side panel
(B)Switch and entry for power cord
(C)Antenna
(D)Cycle status indicator
(E)Reject status indicator
(F)Batch status indicator
(G)LCD display
(H)Soft key
(I)Key switch
(J)I/O connector
(K)Beeper
(L)Power cord
(M)Keys
(B)
(I)
(J)
(K)
(A)
(C)
(F)(E)(D)
(H)(H)
(H)
(L)(M)
(G) 
						

							
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I. INTRODUCTION
Thank  you  for  purchasing  the  Panasonic  Assembly  Qualifier.  The  AQ  Wireless  can 
monitor  battery  tools.  In  its  simplest  form,  the AQ  Wireless  is  configured  to  monitor  a 
tool  while  it's  running,  determine  if  the  fastening  process  was  successful,  report  the 
status of the fastening, and perform counting functions.
How to Use This Manual
• Please read this manual completely before starting to use your AQ Wireless. If this unit 
is mishandled a fatal accident, bodily injury, or damage to the AQ Wireless may occur.
•  This  manual  is  intended  to  be  a  general  guide  to  the  operations  of  the AQ  Wireless. 
If  any  additional  questions  or  concerns  arise,  please  contact  a  Panasonic  Electric 
Works Power Tools representative.
•  Please keep this manual for future reference. It contains important safety information 
that you must follow to use the AQ Wireless safety.
 WARNING! 
• Do  not  disassemble  the  unit  for  repair  or  modifications.  There  is  a  high  electrical 
voltage inside the unit that could cause electric shock.
•  Do not allow any type of liquid to come into contact with any part of the unit.
•  Immediately discontinue use of the unit if smoke, an abnormal odor, or an unusual 
sound is detected coming from the unit.
• Insert all fittings fully into their mating receptacles. Failure to do so could result in injury.
•  Do not fold, bend or apply excessive force to any cable or fitting.
 CAUTION! 
• This unit accepts an AC input voltage from 90VAC to  64VAC. Trying to operate this 
unit with a voltage outside that range may cause damage to the unit.
• Reception  reliability  may  vary  with  site  conditions.  Be  sure  to  verify  proper  Assembly 
Qualifier  operation,  including  data  reception,  before  starting  work.  Panasonic  is  not 
responsible for any damage sustained as a result of reception problems.
•  Avoid placing or storing this unit in a location where it may become wet or dust covered.
• Do not place or mount this unit in an unstable area.  
Dropping this unit may result in personal injury or damage to the unit.
•  Before  performing  any  maintenance  on  the  unit,  make  sure  to  turn  it  off  and 
remove the power plugs.
• 
There are no user serviceable parts inside the main enclosure of the unit.
•  Proper  operation  is  not  guaranteed  in  the  event  that  the  Assembly  Qualifier  has  been 
modified in any way.
•  Always use this Assembly Qualifier with a Panasonic tool. Proper operation is not 
guaranteed when used with non-Panasonic tools. 
Always turn the Assembly Qualifier’s power off when not in use. 
						

							
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Getting Ready
Installation requirements
Select  SIGNAL  STRENGTH  on  the  third  menu  screen  and  verify  the  wireless  signal 
strength. Install the unit in a location where the signal strength is at least -100 dBm. If 
you  are  unable  to  get  a  reading  of  at  least  -100  dBm,  check  for  obstructions  between 
the Assembly  Qualifier  and  the  tool.  However,  temporary  interference  or  other  issues 
may  interrupt  communications.  Be  sure  to  test  the  Assembly  Qualifier  adequately  at 
the site where it is to be used. Using the 4 screw holes, mount the Assembly Qualifier 
securely so that it will not fall off the wall. The Assembly Qualifier may cause injury if it 
falls from the installation location. 
II. OPERATION
Quick Start Guide
For more information, refer to the detailed explanation provided for each section 
below.
Step 1:
Power up the unit. During power-up the device will load 
the  program,  read  stored  settings,  initialize  the  radio, 
and try to contact a radio tool.
Step 2:
To  program  a  new  tool,  click  the  MORE  button  on  the 
bottom right corner.
Step 3:
Enter  the  password  (0104  default),  or  bypass  the 
password  by  turning  the  key  to  the  unlock  position 
before pressing MORE. 
						

							
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Step 4:
On  the  first  Menu,  select  the  button  MORE  OPTIONS 
on  the  right-side  column  to  proceed  to  the  second 
Menu.
Step 5:
Select LEARN NEW RADIO on the right-side column.
Step 6:
Next, select the type of tool that is to be learned into the 
unit  by  selecting  the  number  that  represents  the  tool 
type.
Step 7:
Select the group you want to represent the tool. 
Note:  select  the  group  that  will  be  selected  when  the 
tool being learned is in use. 
Step 8:
Ty p e   i n   t h e   r a d i o   c h a n n e l   y o u   d e s i r e   t h e   t o o l   t o 
communicate on. 
						

							
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Step 9:
Choose to keep the name already programmed into this 
group  by  pressing  ENTER  or  program  a  new  name  by 
pressing EDIT.
Step 10:
Type in the name for the tool. Press button next to letter, 
multiple times if needed, to get the wanted letter. Select 
ADD CHAR at the bottom to add the letter to the name. 
Repeat until name appears as desired. Press SAVE.
Step 11:
Turn  off  the  control  panel.  If  the  control  panel  is  on, 
remove  and  then  reinsert  the  battery  pack.  Engage  the 
switch. Check the Assembly Qualifier’s display.
Step 12:
Upon successful completion of the learn process, press 
the return key to get back to the main screen.
Step 13:
A t   t h i s   p o i n t ,   t h e   b o x   a n d   t h e   t o o l   k n o w   h o w   t o 
communicate  with  each  other.  However,  the  tool’s 
parameter  set  (group)  may  need  to  be  edited  so  that  it 
is monitoring the fastening process properly. 
						

							
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Step 14:
The  final  step  in  setting  up  any  tool  is  programming  the  appropriate  number  of 
fasteners  into  the  batch.  Programming  the  batch  can  be  accomplished  by  pressing 
the  more  button  on  the  main  screen  and  then  pressing  the  edit  group  button  on  the 
first menu. The items that can be edited in a parameter (group) will vary based on tool 
type. After batch count is programmed, return to main screen.
Battery Tool: Press ‘3’ key to edit batch. 
						

							
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Unit Overview
The  user  interface  on  the  AQ  Wireless  is 
equipped  with  a  30  x 40  LCD  display  and 
a  14  key  ATM  style  “soft  key”  format.  The 
“soft”  key’s  functions  will  change  depending 
upon  the  screen  that  is  displayed.  The  keys 
are  used  to  navigate  through  menus,  select 
items  that  need  to  be  edited,  and  to  view 
information related to the tools.
Above  the  LCD  display,  there  are  three 
status  indicators.  The  cycle  status  indicator 
will  light  up  each  time  a  fastening  process 
is  completed  successfully.  The  batch  status 
indiction  will  be  lit  when  the  final  fastener  is 
completed  in  a  group.  If  a  fastening  process 
is  not  completed  properly,  the  reject  status 
indicator will illuminate.
The  left  side  of  the  unit  is  populated  with 
a  power  entry  module  and  a  removable 
plate.  The  AQ  wireless  contains  an  auto-
ranging  power  supply.  That  power  supply  is 
capable of accepting voltages from 90VAC to 
64VAC.  Depending  upon  the  configuration 
of  the  unit,  the  plate  on  the  left  side  may 
have  a  USB  connector  and  or  additional 
connectors.
A  c o m p a n i o n   W i n d o w s   a p p l i c a t i o n   i s 
available  that  will  make  use  of  the  USB  port 
and aide in the set-up of the unit.
The  right  side  of  the  unit  is  populated  with  a 
key-switch, beeper and a 10 pin connector.
T h e   k e y - s w i t c h   i s   u s e d   t o   b y p a s s   t h e 
password  screen  allowing  direct  access  to 
the programmable functions.
The  beeper  can  be  programmed  to  beep  on 
rejects, cycles, batches or not at all. 
The  10-pin  connector  allows  access  to  several  optically  isolated  inputs  and  relay 
outputs.  Inputs  are  available  for  selecting  parameters,  suspending  and  resetting  the 
unit. Outputs are available for cycle, batch and reject statuses.
Unit FaceUnit Face
Right SideRight Side
Left SideLeft Side 
						

							
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Main Screen
After  the  AQ  Wireless  powers  up  and  initializes,  one  main  screens  will  appear.  The 
screen  are  meant  to  provide  meaningful  feedback  to  an  operator  during  an  assembly 
process.
Tools  utilize  a  main  screen  that  predominately  features 
the count and batch values. The group (parameter), tool 
name, tool type, status, and total are also visible.
Tools will transmit a packet at the end of a fastening process.
Main Screen (Definitions):
GROUP:  displays  the  group  (parameter)  that  is  currently  being  used,  the  type  of  tool, 
and the name of the tool.
STATUS:  shows  whether  or  not  the  previous  fastening  was  successful  and  met  all 
requirements.  OK  is  displayed  if  fastening  is  successful.  NOK  and  a  reason  are 
displayed if the fastening fails.
COUNT: the number indicates how many fastenings in the batch have been completed.
BATCH: displays the quantity in a batch.
TOTAL: displays the number of batches that have been successfully completed\
.
There are four soft functions associated with the soft-key at the bottom of the screen. 
If  the  unit  is  unlocked,  pressing  one  of  the  buttons  will  take  the  user  directly  to  that 
function.  The  soft  functions  listed  at  the  bottom  of  the  main  screen  are Autocal,  View 
Run, Batch Reset, and More.
Autocal
The  AUTOCAL  function  provides  a  default  values  are  written  to  the  current  group 
(parameter).
View Run
This feature isn’t compatible.
Batch Reset
The  BATCH  RST  button  leads  to  a  screen  where  the  batch,  the  total,  or  both  can  be 
reset. 
						

							
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More
The  MORE  button  allows  access  to  the  programming  menu. All  of  the  programmable 
features in this unit can be reached through these menus.
Lock Status
An  icon  that  looks  like  a  padlock  appears  at  the  top  of  the  main 
screen. This icon shows the lock status.
If  the  unit  is  unlocked,  the  programming  menu  can  be  accessed 
without entering a password or using a key.
Programming Menu Options:
T h e r e   a r e   a   n u m b e r   o f   p r o g r a m m a b l e   f e a t u r e s 
associated  with  this  unit  and  the  tools  associated  with 
t h e   u n i t .   I n   o r d e r   t o   a c c e s s   t h e s e   p r o g r a m m a b l e 
functions press the MORE button on the main screen.
If  the  unit  is  locked,  the  user  will  be  prompted  to  enter 
the  unit’s  password.  At  this  point  the  user  can  either 
enter  the  password  (0  1  0  4  is  the  default)  or  use  the 
key-switch to bypass this screen.
After the password is entered or the keyswitch turned to 
the unlocked position, a screen full of menu options will 
appear.
The  user  can  select  one  of  the  options  from  the  menu 
by  pressing  the  soft-key  adjacent  to  that  option.  Also, 
additional  menu  option  screens  can  be  reached  by 
selecting the MORE OPTIONS button.
The unit can be sent back to the main screen by either pressing the RETURN soft-key 
or the LOCK+RETURN soft-key. If RETURN is selected, the unit will remain unlocked 
if  a  password  was  used  to  unlock  the  unit.  Pressing  LOCK+RETURN  locks  the  unit 
and also sends the unit back to the main screen.