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Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Operation Manual 10000 SE Pine St., Portland, OR 97216 • 800-852-1368 • 503-254-6600 • Fax 800-582-9015 www.aimco-global.com...
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.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 2. Controller Diagram Bottom Panel USB port-for import/export of data including firmware updates Power Disconnect Switch-Turns controller on and off Power Cord Connection AnyBus Networking Cartridge (CC Link shown) System Port- USB connection used to connect external computer to configure/monitor the controller Ethernet Port RJ45- Connection used to...
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 3. Initial Setup Step 1 Connecting to the Controller Plug female end of power cable into Power Cable Connector (Figure 1, pg. 11). There are three ways to program/communicate with the controller: Step 2 Plug male end of power cable into appropriate •...
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Step 3: After the driver is installed, go to ‘Control Step 6: Go to ‘Change adapter settings’. Panel’. Step 7: Find the Local Area Connection that is using the ‘USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget’ network. Right click this network and go to ‘Properties’.
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Type an IP address of 192.168.1.5 (Any address on Set a static IP address of the Computer/Laptop the same subnet as the controller will work). Set to 10.10.30.98 (example) and subnet mask to subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Pairing iBC-Z Controller to Uryu UBX-AF Tool Turn ON the iBC-Z Controller and Navigate to Home Menu->Controller->Tool Pairing. In order to wirelessly connect an Uryu UBX-AFxxxZ series Tool to an iBC4xxxZ controller, the controller's internal Uryu UZig01 Coordinator must be paired with the tool 3.2.1...
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual • Channel: The Zigbee frequency used to bi-directionally communicate with the tool. Press the back arrow button to return to Optimal choice of frequency provides best the switch/PAN settings dialog box. results. Manual selection may be done, or use the built in channel scanning as described in 9.
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 11. Plug in the tool’s battery and hold down the 13. Enter tool data Grip Switch on the tool handle to keep the tool • Tool CAL entry should match that which is ON while the tool is pairing. stamped onto the tool handle •...
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual To edit any of the tool parameters, select to reopen the tool setup dialog. Once finished editing, press 16. When the Pairing is complete, a message will appear “Process finished” and the ZigBee Communication LED will turn off. 17.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 3.2.4 PAN ID Tool Switch Settings PAN ID Tool Switch Settings PAN ID Tool Switch Settings PAN ID PAN ID SW 8 SW 7 SW 6 SW 5 SW 4 SW 3 SW 2 SW 1 PAN ID PAN ID...
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 4. Home Page (Main Menu) Graph displays curves representing Torque (black trace) and Angle (blue 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.
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z 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...
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual PSet Speed: Tool output downshift speed after the fastening torque exceeds In Cycle Torque (RPM) 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 18) parameters necessary to perform a fastening.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z 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 High: Maximum acceptable pulses Pulse Low: Minimum acceptable pulses Pulse Reference: (drop down menu) •...
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 4.2.2.2 TC_APM Torque Control Angle Pulse Monitor In addition to the settings for TC_PM, the TC_APM adds the angle monitor settings. Torque High: Upper control limit of the rundown. Torque Target: Final desired torque (CUT Level). Torque Low: The lower control limit of the rundown.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual If further Stage changes are needed click the Edit 4.2.3 Edit PSet On Home page press button again to enter Edit Stage screen. On the PSet screen click on the desired PSet you would like to edit.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Duty Cycle (%): Default 100% Max Torque and Max RPM of the connected tool for reference. These Psets can be modified to meet Start Delay Time: The primary use of this timer is to application requirements.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual • None: Will stay in current sequence. • Next: will advance to next sequence set up after To add a new Job press on the Home Page. count is reached. Press on Jobs screen (above) to enter Add New Job screen (below) Count: Fastener number required to complete sequence.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual This screen provides a history of rundowns performed. Information such Torque Display as ID Number, Time Always displays torque value Stamp, Parameter Set#, Accept / Secondary Reject status, and Display Torque and Angle are recorded for Parameter each rundown.
Excel or opened it text editor such as Notepad. The raw data can be imported to Excel to build graphs, charts etc. Contact AIMCO Technical Service for pre-made Torque and Angle Templates. The TW4 file can be opened using the ACE Platform...
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Controller 4.5.1.1 Physical I/O Assign functionality to 24V Input and Output pins. Shows the “live state” of each Input and Output. Functions shown in screen shot are default settings. To change these assignments, click on any I/O state to enter Output/Input Configuration...
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 4.5.1.2 Physical I/O Monitor Provides monitoring of Physical 24 Volt I/O. Force on/off the individual I/O pins for testing of field wiring. Each indicator shows the state of the associated pin. Green = On Red = Off •...
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 4.5.1.3 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.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 4.5.1.4 Anybus/Modbus TCP/Ethernet IP Outputs Element Type: Choose from Byte, Int16, Int32, or ASCII. Element: Shows element # being configured Bit: Enter Bit #. Bits (not shown): # of bits the assignment will read. Start at: Starting bit location.
• PFCS: Select from dropdown and configure per hardware requirements • PI Line Control: This is customer specific. Please NOTE: Consult your local System Administrator to reference PI Line Control Document on AIMCO connect the controller to your Network and assign IP Website/Product Manuals. addresses.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Baud: Serial ports can be configured for different 4.5.2.4 Anybus baud rates available Node Address: • 75, 110, 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Configures the Anybus node Data Bits/Stop Bits/Parity: Configure per hardware address for requirements controller.
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Serial Output Format Options ○ Standard Output Format: O: Overall Pass/Fail ▪ ‘P’ = Pass, ‘F’ = Fail • O P HHHHH LLLLL TTTTT P HHHHH LLLLL AAAAA CR CR NULL* ○ ○ P: Torque Pass/Fail O: Overall Pass/Fail ▪...
Identifiers (ID#1-4) to reset on a job complete. Select individual Identifiers by clicking on them. protocol instructions Block New Identifiers While Job is Running: Check to on AIMCO's enable feature that ignores any barcode scanning website at www. while a JOB is in progress aimco-global.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Identifier Type: Identifies which identifier (ID#1-4) To configure Serial Port for Barcode Reader: received barcode will be stored into. On Home page click Controller → Communication Interfaces → Serial Identifier Description: Text field can be used to give a description to each identifier type.
When enabled, the tool will be disabled after an For more specific instruction contact: AIMCO NOK rundown. The tool can be enabled with the Technical Service, Toll Free 1-800-852-1368 or go to "Remove Lock on Reject"...
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 4.7.1 Controller Overview • 5 Vdc: Represents voltage from 5V power supply powering controller electronics. Model Number: • 3.3 Vdc: Represents controller electronics Model Number internal 3.3V Bus voltage. • SOM 1.8 Vdc: Represents controller electronics of the controller.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 4.7.4 Identify Controller 4.7.7 I/O Diagnostics ‘Identify Controller’ will cause lights on controller The I/O Diagnostics screen shows a log of all IO state and tool to flash making the system easy to locate. changes from any assignable input or output.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Advanced evaluation Interface (pull down menu) • All • Ethernet 1 • Ethernet 2 ‘Advanced’ menu handles Login complex settings within When a the controller. password Detailed is required descriptions it can be are given in entered in this the following screen.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z 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 press a USB stick or to the Web as a CSV file imported directly into an Excel spreadsheet.
6. Press when the import is complete and the controller will restart. Upgrading the AIMCO Gen IV Controller Using the TouchScreen or a System Port browser Import settings that were exported from another session, navigate to the ‘Advanced’ menu. Click controller via a USB flash drive.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual If updating through 5. Press to restore a system port all settings and browser session, firmware to last a dialog box will backup, the appear. Click the restore process will Choose File button begin. and navigate to the folder where the zip file is located on the computer.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 4.9.8 Previous Software In the case of custom The ‘Previous calibration, Software’ page a screen will enables users appear with to change the instructions software to on how to an alternate increase version. When precision.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 5. Barcode Reader Details The Gen IV iBC controller supports the following top to bottom in an attempt to find a matching barcode reader functionality: barcode. If none are found, the barcode is ignored. Mask •...
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z 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” feature does not need to be utilized.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 6. Glossary of Terms In-Cycle Controller begins to monitor tool for angle Accept Tone Controls tone made from handle of Torque at a preselected threshold torque. Any handheld tools for accepted fastening increase in angle, after the In-Cycle point, cycles.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 7. Icons Defined Icon Description Function Where Used Icon Description Function Where Used Home Navigate to All screens Barcode A barcode is Run Screen Navigation the main menu except for Scan required to Button (“HOME”) screen.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 8. 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 Icon Description...
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 9. 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. IBC-Z (URYU ZigBee Tool) Specific Fault Codes CODE Fault Type Description...
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Gen4 Common Hardware Fault Codes Code Fault Type Description Possible Causes FH17 1.8vdc MB out of Main board 1.8 bus voltage • Faulty Controller main board or other Controller tolerance exceeds electrical limits electronics FH18 1.8vdc SOM out of System on Module 1.8 bus...
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.
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Importing I/O on an iBC Controller 5. Choose file and select ONLY I/O These instructions detail how to import I/O into an iBC4 controller via the system port to modify the Anybus outputs. 1. Power on the controller 2.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 11. 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 controller is divided up into buses. Each The bus value needs to be set from the list above.
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Polarity Polarity When the polarity is set to N.O. the input is Bus Element Bit 0-32 N.O./N.C. Width Offset Reverse considered active high (24vdc for physical inputs √ √ √ √ and logic 1 for all network type buses). When the The “Reverse”...
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Set Date/ Polarity Polarity Disable Bus Element Bit 0-32 N.O./N.C. Width Offset Bus Element Bit 0-32 N.O./N.C. Width Offset Time (word Assembly swap) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ The “Disable Assembly” assignment will disable the The “Set Date/Time (word swap)”...
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Polarity Polarity Dual Start Bus Element Bit 0-32 N.O./N.C. Width Offset Bus Element Bit 0-32 N.O./N.C. Width Offset Bypass Stops Interlocked √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ The “Bypass Stops” assignment removes most The "Dual Start Interlocked"...
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Polarity Decrement Bus Element Bit 0-32 N.O./N.C. Width Offset √ √ √ √ The “Decrement Job” assignment will decrement the Job Number, selecting the last job if decrementing past the first one. Polarity Increment Bus Element Bit 0-32 N.O./N.C.
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z 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.
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z 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).
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Output Assignments Bus Element Bit 0-32 Polarity N.O./N.C. Mode: Normal, Timed, Flash Time Width Offset Input Bus Input Element Input Bit √ √ √ √ √ 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.
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Fastening Bus Element Bit 0-32 Polarity N.O./N.C. Mode: Normal, Timed, Flash Time Width Offset Input Bus Input Element Input Bit Complete √ √ √ √ √ The “Fastening Complete” output assignment will go active at the completion of a fastening. It will go inactive when the next fastening is started (the torque exceeds the threshold value) or a Job reset.
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Tool Bus Element Bit 0-32 Polarity N.O./N.C. Mode: Normal, Timed, Flash Time Width Offset Input Bus Input Element Input Bit Running √ √ √ √ √ The “Tool Running” output assignment will be active while the tool is running. Service Bus Element Bit 0-32 Polarity N.O./N.C.
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Torque Bus Element Bit 0-32 Polarity N.O./N.C. Mode: Normal, Timed, Flash Time Width Offset Input Bus Input Element Input Bit (x10) √ √ √ √ The “Torque (x10)” 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.
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AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual Bus Element Bit 0-32 Polarity N.O./N.C. Mode: Normal, Timed, Flash Time Width Offset Input Bus Input Element Input Bit Pulses Low √ √ √ √ √ The “Pulses Low” output assignment will go active at the completion of a fastening that has an pulse count that falls below the low limit.
AcraDyne Gen IV iBC-Z Controller Manual 13. Dimensions 14. 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: 15.0 lbs 7.1 kg EN 12100-1;...
USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget in the PC Adapter list. Should this connection not be established, specific instructions are located at the product manuals page at https://www.aimco- under the heading System Port global.com/manuals Connectivity Troubleshooting for PCs.
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