Aimco AcraDyne Gen IV Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Gen IV iPC Controller Operation Manual 10000 SE Pine St., Portland, OR 97216 • 800-852-1368 • 503-254-6600 • Fax 800-582-9015 www.aimco-global.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Table of Contents 1. Safety Information 4.7.4 Tool Communications . 28 4.7.5 Identify Controller . . 28 2. Controller Diagram . 4.7.6 Record Logs . . 29 Bottom Panel . 4.7.6.1 Change Log . 29 Front Console LED Display . -
Page 3: Safety Information
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before qualified technician using only original spare parts, turning the power tool on. available from AIMCO. This ensures that the safety e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and of your device is maintained. -
Page 4: Controller Diagram
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 2. Controller Diagram Bottom Panel Tool Connection USB port-for import/export of data including firmware updates Power Cord Connection Power Disconnect Switch-Turns controller on and off. System Port- USB connection used to connect external computer to configure/monitor the controller. -
Page 5: Initial Setup
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 3. Initial Setup Step 1: Connect Sensor Cable to CN-1 Connector Touchscreen Console of IPC Controller (Figure 1, pg. ) and connect Amphenol Connector to the tool. Controller functions and programming can be accessed directly through the touch-screen. - Page 6 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Step 4: Go to ‘Network and Internet’. Step 7: Find the Local Area Connection that is using the ‘USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget’ network. Right click this network and go to ‘Properties’. Step 8: In Properties window select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4’...
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Page 7: Quick Setup (Default Psets From Tool)
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual You will see the controller software on your To connect to the controller. In the Computer/Laptop computer screen. open a browser such as Chrome or Firefox. Enter 10.10.30.99, the default Ethernet port IP address. -
Page 8: Home Page (Main Menu)
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4. Home Page (Main Menu) Graph displays curves representing Torque (green trace). The blue left arrow at the origin of the graph will change the X-axis of the rundown curve from Time (In – Cycle) to Time (Overall) and Angle. - Page 9 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Large Screen Indicators and Audit information The large screen indicators are helpful in viewing real time results of the rundown from a distance. Example of Accepted Job Example of Failed Job...
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Page 10: Pset
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual PSet Time Limit(s): Maximum allowable time (in seconds) tool is allowed to run. Parameter Settings (PSets) control the fastening process. The following describes the different Advanced Options: (see "4.2.4 Advanced Options" fastening strategies and how to setup the basic PSet on page 12) parameters necessary to perform a fastening. -
Page 11: Pset Stages
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.2.2 PSet Stages 4.2.2.1 TC_PM Torque Control Pulse Monitor Torque High: Upper control limit of the rundown. Torque Target: Final desired torque (CUT Level). Torque Low: The lower control limit of the rundown. Pulse Bailout: Total number of pulses never to be exceeded. Helps to illustrate how far past Pulse High the rundown experienced without damaging the part or excessively wearing the tool’s pulse fluid. -
Page 12: Edit Pset
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.2.3 Edit PSet If further Stage changes are needed click the On Home page press Edit button again to enter Edit Stage screen (below). On the PSet screen click on the desired PSet you would like to edit. -
Page 13: Manage Psets
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Current (%): Percentage of maximum current 4.2.5 Manage PSets delivered to the motor after in-cycle torque threshold. Re-hit/Reject Parameters: Prevents the fastening of an already tightened fastener. If enabled, tool will stop and the rundown will be aborted, if the angle... -
Page 14: Multistage Rundown Evaluation And Reporting
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.2.6 Multistage Rundown Evaluation and Reporting A Job is a collection of PSets which can be run when performing multiple fastening operations on a single • If a rundown cycle completes, or is terminated application. -
Page 15: Advanced Options
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.3.3 Jobs "Enabled" Display and Button Function After appropriate values are entered, press to go to Add New Job Sequence screen. Torque Display Always displays torque value Secondary Display PSet Number: Choose any current PSet already Parameter configured in controller. -
Page 16: Results
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Results 4.4.1 Saving Rundown(s) This screen Click on in main rundown screen to view/save provides a history total rundowns. of rundowns performed. Information such Then click on on the PC as ID Number, to save or open the file using a text editor such as Time Stamp, Notepad. -
Page 17: Controller
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Controller The controller menu is where all of the settings for the Gen IV controller are configured. All of the different configuration capabilities are explained below. 4.5.1 Tool Setup In this screen user can enable/disable various tool functions. -
Page 18: Disassembly
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.5.1.2 Disassembly Report Disassembly: If enabled, disassembly events will be reported and logged. Threshold Torque: Disassembly will be reported only if this torque value is reached. This is entered as a positive value. Torque Units: Units for the Disassembly Threshold Torque... -
Page 19: Physical Io
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.5.2 Input Configuration Output Configuration See "9. Assignable I/O" on page 42 for more details on available assignment functions and how to configure. See "8. 24 Volt I/O" on page 40 for the pinout of the 24Volt Logic IO port, and wiring examples. -
Page 20: Anybus/Modbus Tcp/Ethernet Ip Inputs
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.5.2.3 Anybus/Modbus TCP/Ethernet IP Inputs These types of communication are useful for data communication between controller and PLCs. It is an effective, quick way for the data transfer of short data packages. Element Type: Choose from Byte, Int16, Int32, or ASCII. -
Page 21: Anybus/Modbus Tcp/Ethernet Ip Outputs
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.5.2.4 Anybus/Modbus TCP/Ethernet IP Outputs Element Type: Choose from Byte, Int16, or Int32. Element: Shows Element # being configured. Bit: Enter Bit # Bits (not shown): # of bits the assignment will read. Start at (not shown): Starting bit location. -
Page 22: Ethernet
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.5.3 Communication Interfaces 4.5.3.2 Second Ethernet 4.5.3.1 Ethernet 4.5.3.3 System Port IP Address: IP Address: The IP address of IP address of controller’s controller’s System Ethernet port. Port (Default is 192.168.1.4) Subnet Mask: Subnet mask of Subnet Mask: The the controller. -
Page 23: Serial Port
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.5.3.4 Serial Port Port Mode: The following modes are available: • PI Line Control: This is customer specific. Please reference PI Line Control Document on AIMCO Website/ 4.5.3.5 Anybus Product Manuals. • Serial Output:... - Page 24 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Serial Output Format Options Standard Output Format: ○ O: Overall Pass/Fail ▪ • O P HHHHH LLLLL TTTTT P HHHHH LLLLL AAAAA CR CR NULL* ‘P’ = Pass, ‘F’ = Fail ○ O: Overall Pass/Fail ○...
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Page 25: Protocols
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.5.4 Protocols 4.5.7 Bar Code Setup Required Identifiers for Tool Enable: Selects which four Identifiers (ID#1-4) are required to enable tool. information Reset Identifiers on Job Complete: Selects which four about these settings, see Identifiers (ID#1-4) to reset on a job complete. -
Page 26: Remote Connections
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Example: To configure Serial Port for Barcode Reader: On Home page click Controller → Communication Interfaces → Serial VIN#123456 Select Barcode Reader and the correct Baud rate. Identifier Type: Identifies which identifier (ID#1-4) received barcode will be stored into. -
Page 27: Accessories
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Accessories 4.7.1 Controller Overview Model Number: This screen shows Model Number accessories of the controller. configured in the controller. Serial Number: New accessories Serial Number of can be added, the controller. edited, and deleted using the... -
Page 28: Live Tool Features
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Bus Voltages: Alarm icon will appear on controller Signals Check: Encoders sensors can be monitored console and under “Active Faults” (see below) if any for function and reliability of these values are out of range: CAL: A CAL signals check can also be toggled •... -
Page 29: Change Log
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.7.6 Record Logs 4.7.8 I/O Diagnostics Logs information describing usage This screen of controller and shows a tools that have record of the been used with last changes that controller. in state of all 4.7.6.1... -
Page 30: Login
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Login Advanced When a The ‘Advanced’ password menu handles is required complex it can be settings within entered in this the controller. screen. Detailed descriptions Three levels of access to the controller are are given in... -
Page 31: Results Archive
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.9.2 Results Archive Approximately one million rundowns can be stored. Twenty Select a files with approximately 50,000 rundowns are maintained file and at a time. The user can, at any time, save the runs to either... -
Page 32: Import Settings
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.9.3 Import Settings 4.9.4 Export Controller This allows the user to download any previously This allows the saved settings onto the controller (refer to ‘Export user to save Controller’ for help with saving data). -
Page 33: Backup Restore
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.9.7 Restore Factory Defaults After the controller restarts, the user should see following messages This allows the user to reset the controller’s parameters to factory settings 1. From the Home screen, navigate to Advanced →... -
Page 34: Previous Software
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 4.9.8 Previous Software 5. Press to proceed. The ‘Previous Software’ page enables users to change the software to an alternate In the case version. When of custom the controller is calibration, updated, the a screen will... -
Page 35: Barcode Reader Details
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 5. Barcode Reader Details top to bottom in an attempt to find a matching The Gen IV controller supports the following barcode barcode. If none are found, the barcode is ignored. reader functionality: Mask •... - Page 36 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual The tool enable/disable will be controlled by the Once all three scans are received, the tool will be job settings; the correct job will be selected by the enabled. barcode scan. The “ID Required to Enable the Tool”...
- Page 37 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 6. Icons Defined Icon Description Function Where Used Home Navigation Button Navigate to the main menu (“HOME”) screen. All screens except for edit screens. Run Navigation Button Navigate to the Run Screen. All screens except for edit screens.
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Page 38: Stop Codes
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Stop Codes If a Stop condition is detected that prevents the tool from running, a code will appear on the LED display. Any active stop conditions are also displayed on the RUN screen. Code... -
Page 39: Error Codes
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 7. Error Codes If an error condition is detected that prevents the tool from running, a fault code will appear on the LED display. Any active faults are also displayed on GUI RUN screen. Fault history can be viewed in the Controller Error Log. -
Page 40: Volt I/O
Port Pinout and Diagrams 24 Volt I/O Connections An I/O wiring adapter kit is available (Part #27348) from AIMCO to make connection to I/O port on Turn off system before connecting to the LOGIC I/O the controller easier. Contact your AIMCO Sales port. - Page 41 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Importing I/O on an iPC4 5. Choose file and select ONLY I/O These instructions detail how to import IO into an iPC4 controller via the system port to modify the Anybus outputs. 1. Power on the controller 2.
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Page 42: Assignable I/O
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 9. Assignable I/O The Gen IV controller supports assignable I/O. All assignments have a bus, element, and bit configuration to define its location in the system. Buses The bus value needs to be set from the list above. - Page 43 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Polarity Stop Supported Feature When the polarity is set to N.O. the input is Bus Element Bit 0-31 Polarity N.O./N.C. Width Offset considered active high (24vdc for physical inputs √ √ √ √ and logic 1 for all network type buses). When the polarity is set to N.C.
- Page 44 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Select Job Sequence Set ID (word swap) Supported Feature Supported Feature Bus Element Bit 0-31 Polarity N.O./N.C. Width Offset Bus Element Bit 0-31 Polarity N.O./N.C. Width Offset √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
- Page 45 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Log Change ASCII ID Supported Feature Supported Feature Bus Element Bit 0-31 Polarity N.O./N.C. Width Offset Bus Element Bit 0-31 Polarity N.O./N.C. Width Offset √ √ √ √ √ √ The “Log Change” assignment will add entries to the Abort Job controller event log when the input changes.
- Page 46 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Outputs All output assignments have a Bus, Element, and Bit configuration to define its location in the system. Along with the basic configuration many also have other configuration(s) that allow its behavior to be modified to suit the application.
- Page 47 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Polarity When the polarity is set to N.O. the output will be high when it is active (24vdc for physical outputs and logic 1 for all network type buses). When the polarity is set to N.C. the output will be low for active (0vdc for physical inputs and logic 0 for all network type buses).
- Page 48 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Output Assignments Supported Feature Polarity Mode Input Input Input Element 0-32 N.O./N.C. Normal, Timed, Flash Time Width Offset Element √ √ √ √ √ The “Ok” output assignment will go active at the completion of an acceptable fastening. It will go inactive when the next fastening is started (the torque exceeds the threshold value) or a Job reset.
- Page 49 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Low Angle Supported Feature Polarity Mode Input Input Input Element 0-32 N.O./N.C. Normal, Timed, Flash Time Width Offset Element √ √ √ √ √ The “Low Angle” output assignment will go active at the completion of a fastening that has a low angle results.
- Page 50 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Error Supported Feature Polarity Mode Input Input Input Element 0-32 N.O./N.C. Normal, Timed, Flash Time Width Offset Element √ √ √ √ √ The “Error” output assignment will be active while the controller has an error.
- Page 51 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual PFCS Connected Supported Feature Polarity Mode Input Input Input Element 0-32 N.O./N.C. Normal, Timed, Flash Time Width Offset Element √ √ √ √ √ The “PFCS Connected” output assignment will be active if the controller has an active PFCS connection.
- Page 52 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Torque (x100) Supported Feature Polarity Mode Input Input Input Element 0-32 N.O./N.C. Normal, Timed, Flash Time Width Offset Element √ √ √ √ The “Torque (x100)” output assignment will output the final torque value of the most recent rundown. The value will be cleared to 0 at the start of a new fastening cycle or a Job reset.
- Page 53 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Pulses Ok Supported Feature Polarity Mode Input Input Input Element 0-32 N.O./N.C. Normal, Timed, Flash Time Width Offset Element √ √ √ √ √ The “Pulses Ok” output assignment will go active at the completion of a fastening that has an acceptable pulse count.
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Page 54: Controller Supported Mids
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 10. Controller Supported MIDs Supported MID Supported MID MID Description Revisions Note MID Description Revisions Note Communication start 1,2,3 Alarm subscribe Communication start 1,2,3 Alarm acknowledge Alarm acknowledge Communication stop Alarm unsubscribe Command error... -
Page 55: Dimensions
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 11. Dimensions 12. Specifications Mechanical: Standards: Dimensions Width: 6.25 in 159 mm Safety Compliance: Height: 15.75 in 400 mm EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Depth: 12.5 in 316 mm EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC Weight: 15.65 lbs... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual 13. Troubleshooting Issue: SD Card initializing Step 2: Right click on Computer and select Manage. From System Tools, select Device Manager. It will Solution: The rear SD card can be used to easily show a list of devices currently connected with the move the software, firmware, configuration, and development PC. - Page 57 AcraDyne Gen IV iPC Controller Manual Step 6: In the Select Network Adapter window, select Microsoft Corporation from the Manufacturer list. Under the list of Network Adapter, select Remote NDIS Compatible Device. Step 7: The RNDIS Kitl device is now installed and ready for use.
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Page 58: Aimco Warranty
OR OTHERWISE. THIS EXCLUSION ALSO INCLUDES ANY agents. AIMCO shall have no obligation pursuant LIABILITY WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF THIRD PARTY to the AIMCO Warranty with respect to any tools or CLAIMS AGAINST BUYER. THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF accessories which in AIMCO’s sole judgment have... - Page 60 AIMCO CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS AIMCO CORPORATION DE MEXICO SA DE CV 10000 SE Pine Street Ave. Cristobal Colon 14529 Portland, Oregon 97216 Chihuahua, Chihuahua. 31125 Phone: (503) 254–6600 Mexico Toll Free: 1-800-852-1368 Phone: (01-614) 380-1010 Fax: (01-614) 380-1019 LIT-MAN177iPC Rev. 07/24/20...
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