Qpm Qb Expert Alpha Controller; Data Storage; Input And Output Functions; Software - Stanley QB Expert Instruction Manual

Data Storage

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QPM QB Expert Alpha Controller

The QB Expert Alpha controller is a modular, high-end, full-featured controller for QPM DC servo power tools with
torque transducers. It will control any QPM E, EA, EB or EC series servo motor-powered tool. It utilizes closed
loop control of torque, speed and angle so that it can perform various routines for the tool to secure each fastener
with the highest quality results. The high precision torque and angle sensors in the tool provide feedback to the
QB Expert Alpha controller's digital control circuit. This circuit compares the feedback values to the programmed
values and adjusts the tool's power and speed values to maintain the programmed speed on the output of the
tool until the fastener has achieved the programmed target torque and/or angle value. Once the programmed
value is sensed the control circuit turns off the tool leaving the fastener with the desired amount of preload or
clamping force.
The QB Expert Alpha controller is certified to IP54 level to withstand the dust, dirt and liquids found in industrial
facilities. Installing into other panels is not necessary.
QB Expert Alpha controllers have an IEEE 802.11b/g/n radio so that the QPM Cordless line of tools may be added
to it as well. Software version 5.2.5 is the first software version to support the QPM cordless tools.
The QB Expert Alpha controller is designed to be a lead controller in a multiple tool system. Multiple systems of
up to 24 spindles can be configured and managed by the QB Expert Alpha controller. Trailing controllers used in
multiple spindle systems can be QB Advanced Alpha or QB Node Alpha or the new QPM Cordless tools.
The QB Expert Alpha controller can be used as a standalone system as it runs its own tool.
2.1 Data Storage
Data associated with 30,000 fastening cycle results and 10,000 traces is stored in the QB Expert Alpha controller.
This data is retrieved with a USB memory stick or Alpha Toolbox. SPC analysis is performed by the QB Expert
Alpha controller on the stored data.
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Input and Output Functions

Bolt Count or Error Proofing functions are an integral part of the QB Expert Alpha controller's functions. Its eight
inputs and eight outputs on the 24V DC I/O connector support these functions to provide expert plant integration
to external devices such as a PLC.
The inputs and outputs are assignable, and configurable.
The QB Expert Alpha controller supports other bus types such as ModbusTCP, which is standard, plus optional
Ethernet/IP, Profibus, ProfiNet and DeviceNet. DeviceNet can be ordered as either a scanner or device.
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Software

Any computer with a modern web browser connected wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable on the Ethernet
network port, or the ATB port, is used to view the QB Expert Alpha controller's web-based application called
Alpha Toolbox. Software is not loaded onto a computer to access the data or configure the controller. Alpha
Toolbox updates come with the controller updates.
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Embedded PLC

The QB Expert Alpha controller comes with a software PLC that emulates many commands and features of the
Allen Bradley SLC-500 series controller. Anyone with logic writing skills and the Alpha Toolbox PLC Editor can
program a logic file to add more versatility to the already abundant features of the QB Expert Alpha controller.
2.5

Networking

Ethernet and the Internet Protocol using Transport Control Protocol are a powerful and robust means of moving
data from one computer to another. Many end users rely on it to collect information from plant floor equipment.
The QB Expert Alpha controllers support the XML (2.0, 2.1), PFCS, NPL, TOOLSNET, OPEN and FORD protocols.
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QB Expert Alpha Controller