• The product warranty relies on the correct use, maintenance, and repair of the tool and its component parts. • Damage to parts that occurs as a result of inadequate maintenance or performed by parties other than Desoutter or their Certified Service Partners during the warranty period is not covered by the warranty.
Overview General overview EAB tools are cordless angle-head nutrunners. They are hand-held by the operator and powered by a Desoutter battery pack. On delivery, the tool display is protected by a password. Tools are delivered with 1 Pset. The target torque is configurable from the tool display.
Installation Installation Installation Instructions Inserting the battery pack Insert the battery pack in front or behind the tool until a locking sound can be clearly heard. There is no ON/OFF switch: the tool is ready to operate as soon as a battery pack is mounted. When the tool is powered on, tool LEDs are blinking.
Operation Operation Configuration Instructions How to configure the tool Icons and buttons The password is enabled. The password is disabled. Press the button "Validate/Run reverse". Press the right button. Press the left button. "Validate/Run reverse" button Right button Left button Validate Save Quit...
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Operation Maintenance password, Calibration are settings protected by the Maintenance password. A red padlock is displayed on the top line of the main screen. Press this button during 2 seconds. Press this button to reach Configuration. Go to Enter password, then Pset password, use the buttons to display "1", save and validate. The red padlock turns green.
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Operation • kg.m • kg.cm • oz.in • dNm To change the torque unit, go to the main screen. Press this button during 2 seconds. Press this button to reach Configuration. Go to Torque unit, use the buttons to select the torque unit and validate. How to set up the reverse mode Go to the main screen.
Operation Starting at the "Start" signal, the tool runs with a programmed acceleration up to "Rundown speed". The tool keeps running at "Rundown speed". Once "Downshift torque" has been reached, the speed changes to "Downshift speed". Item Parameter Description Pset start torque The Pset start torque is the torque value that must be reached to declare the Pset as started.
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Operation Tightening status and LED reporting Torque control with angle monitoring Max. torque Target torque Min. torque Downshift torque Pset start torque Angle start Min. angle Max. angle Examples: - Both torque and angle within tolerances will lead to a green LED reporting. - Torque within tolerances and angle below tolerances will lead to red + yellow status (red LED).
Operation How to read the tightening report LED color Description Action to do Green Accept report None Yellow Incomplete rundown Tighten again. Yellow and red (orange) Reject report Loosen and tighten again. Above max. limits Remove and replace the fastener. How to reverse the rotation Run reverse button Press this button.
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Operation Launch CVI MONITOR to collect and display the last 100 results. Refer to the user manual of CVIMONITOR available at https://www.desouttertools.com/resource-centre. 14 / 24 06/2020...
Service Service Firmware version on tool display The firmware version of the tool is displayed in the menu "Maintenance/Tool". FX.YY.ZZ. Tool information from tool display Go to "Maintenance/Tool" menu to get the following information: Total counter Number of tightenings since the manufacturing of the tool. Battery The current voltage value is displayed.
Service Take into account the following instructions given in the exploded views. Be cautious: when reassembling, tighten the right direction. Left hand thread Right hand thread When reassembling: Apply the recommended glue. Tighten to the required torque. Lubricate with the required grease or oil. Do not apply too much grease on gears or bearings; a thin coat shall be sufficient.
This function is set in the "Maintenance" menu. Enter the Maintenance password in the "Configuration" menu. Insert a torque transducer in line with the tool and connect it to any measuring unit from the Desoutter range. Go to "Maintenance/Calibration". Select the number of tightenings required to execute the calibration and press OK.
It is mandatory to calibrate the tool equipped with the fixed accessory before use. Upgrading tool firmware Click this icon. Click Upgrade tool firmware. Contact your Desoutter representative to get the last firmware version. Follow the instructions on screen. 18 / 24 06/2020...
1- The tool tightening counter has been reached. I038 Tool logs 1- Unexpected tool software exception. 2- Log file has been generated by the tool. 3- Contact your Desoutter representative for support. I046 Abnormal battery current 1- Abnormal battery current consumption. Check the Pset settings.
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2- Check the tool cable is not damaged. W212 Result not stored 1- It is not possible to store the tightening result in the system. 2- Contact your Desoutter representative for support. W216 Current high 1- Maximum current exceeded. 2- Contact your Desoutter representative for support.
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Procedure E223 Drive init error 1- Software failure. 2- Restart the system. 3- If the problem occurs again, contact your Desoutter representative for support. E227 Motor stalled 1- Motor stalled (could be missing phase, wrong motor tune or power electronics failure) 2- Try once again.
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Original instructions Founded in 1914 and headquartered in France, Desoutter Industrial Tools is a global leader in electric and pneumatic assembly tools serving a wide range of assembly and manufacturing operations, including Aerospace, Automotive, Light and Heavy Vehicles, Off-Road, General Industry.
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