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  • Page 1 Gen IV iEC Controller Operation Manual 10000 SE Pine St., Portland, OR 97216 • 800-852-1368 • 503-254-6600 • Fax 800-582-9015 www.aimco-global.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Table of Contents 1. Safety Information 4.5.10 Master Spindle Setup . . 47 4.5.10.1 Setting up Multi-Spindle Network . 2. Controller Diagram . 4.5.11 Languages . 47 Bottom Panel . Tool . 49 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 iEC Controller Manual 2. Controller Diagram Bottom Panel Tool Connector (19 pin) - Standard connection point for tool cable USB Port - for import/export of data Power Disconnect Switch - Turns controller on and off Power Cord Connection Anybus - To connect customer’s fieldbus...
  • Page 5: Initial Setup

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 3. Initial Setup NOTE: Warning Step 1: Connect tool cable to Tool Connector. will appear if Cable consists of a male pin set housed in a molded the controller 19 pin connector with a polarizing notch. Align...
  • Page 6 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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’.
  • Page 7: Quick Set Up (Default Psets From Tool)

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Type an IP address of 192.168.1.5 (Any address on 255.255.255.0. (For instructions, see the example in the same subnet as the controller will work). Set "Step 9" earlier in this section.) subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 To connect to the controller.
  • Page 8: Home Page (Main Menu)

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4. Home Page (Main Menu) Click on (or remote sessions can hover over) the rundown status icon or stop icons for a text description. Graph displays curves representing Torque (black trace) and Angle (blue trace). The blue left arrow...
  • Page 9 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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...
  • Page 10: Pset

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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 27 parameters necessary to perform a fastening.
  • Page 11: Acradrive Discontinuous Drive Mode Settings

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Discontinuous Mode Parameters The following stage options are available: Detection Torque: 1.0 – 10 Nm, 0.1 – 1.0 kgm, Once the desired stage(s) are selected and 0.75 – 7.5 ft-lb, 9.0 – 90 in-lb...
  • Page 12 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Discontinuous Mode Disassembly Parameters If another pulse is detected while running ○ the slower speed. The Pulse Time Out timer will reset, allowing the speed to return to the pulse Forward Speed setting. Discontinuous Mode Sequence of Operation: Enable Discontinuous Disassembly: •...
  • Page 13 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Optimization and Troubleshooting The following are examples of potential issues and how they can potentially be solved with minor tweaks to the Pulse Settings mentioned previously in this section. • The tool stalls and struggles to reach the Target Torque: Increase Current Limit if it isn’t already at the...
  • Page 14: Pset Stages

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.2 PSet Stages 4.2.2.1 TC Torque Control Stage Stage Type: • Continuous Drive • Discontinuous Drive Torque High: The upper control limit of the rundown. Torque Target: Final desired torque. Torque Low: The lower control limit of the rundown.
  • Page 15: Tc Torque Control Stage

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.2.2 TC_AM Torque Control Angle Monitor Stage Stage Type: • Continuous Drive • Discontinuous Drive Torque High: Upper control limit of the rundown. Torque Target: Final desired torque. Torque Low: The lower control limit of the rundown.
  • Page 16: Ac_Tm Angle Control Torque Monitor Stage

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.2.3 AC_TM Angle Control Torque Monitor Stage Stage Type: • Continuous Drive • Discontinuous Drive Angle High: Maximum allowed angle rotation in degrees. Angle Target: Angle target desired. Angle Low: Minimum allowed angle rotation in degrees.
  • Page 17: Tc_Ac Torque Control Angle Control Stage

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.2.4 TC_AC Torque Control Angle Control Stage Stage Type: • Continuous Drive • Discontinuous Drive Torque High: Upper control limit of the rundown. Torque Target: Final desired torque. Torque Low: Lower control limit of the rundown.
  • Page 18: Yield Control Stage

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.2.5 Yield Control Stage Yield Target %: Programmable with a default setting of 50%. The lower this value, the more sensitive the strategy will be. Too low could cause early and false detection. The higher this value, the less sensitive the strategy will be. A more pronounced change in slope is required for the yield to be determined.
  • Page 19: Delay Stage

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.2.6 Delay Stage This stage determines the time delay between stages. Time Delay (s): Total time (in seconds) the tool stops and waits before proceeding to the next stage. Default is 0.2 (sec). 4.2.2.7...
  • Page 20: Ergo Stop Stage

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.2.8 Ergo Stop Stage Ramps cut-off power when fastening achieves Target Torque or Target Angle value. This feature reduces torque reaction to the operator in a hand-held tool as final torque or angle is achieved.
  • Page 21: Ac_Ta Angle Control Torque Averaging Stage

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.2.10 AC_TA Angle Control Torque Averaging Stage Angle Target: Angle target desired. Angle Low: Minimum allowed angle rotation in degrees. Angle Reference: (drop down menu) • Overall Angle: Angle is measured starting from lever/trigger pull.
  • Page 22: Ac_Tcomp Angle Control Torque Compensation Stage

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.2.11 AC_TCOMP Angle Control Torque Compensation Stage The Angle Control Torque Compensation Strategy is used to compensate for the prevailing torque of the fastener. The prevailing torque can be averaged over a set angle and the torque will be adjusted by the average torque measured, allowing it’s effect to be removed from the final torque...
  • Page 23: Sync Stage

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.2.13 Sync Stage Set synchronization point between stages for spindle networks. All spindles will wait on this stage until all controllers are ready to proceed to the next stage. Stage Timeout (s): Total time in seconds the controller will wait in this stage before timing out and aborting the rundown.
  • Page 24: Homing Stage

    Note: To maintain the tool’s home position without drifting, some tools will require a more refined value for the tool parameter PPRO. Please contact an AIMCO representative for instructions on how to load this value into the tool if it is needed.
  • Page 25: Ac_Tm Anti-Necking Stage

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.2.16 AC_TM Anti-Necking Stage Angle High: Maximum allowed angle rotation in degrees. Angle Target: Angle target desired. Angle Low: Minimum allowed angle rotation in degrees. Angle Reference: (drop down menu) • Overall Angle: Angle is measured starting from lever/trigger pull.
  • Page 26: Rate_Control Stage

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.2.17 Rate_Control Stage Rate Target: The target joint rate for the tool to shutoff or switch to the next stage. The units depend on the torque units selected for the parameter set (default Nm/deg).
  • Page 27: Edit Pset

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.3 Edit PSet If further Stage changes are needed click the Edit On Home page press button again to enter Edit Stage screen (below). On the PSet screen click on the desired PSet you would like to edit.
  • Page 28: Default Psets

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Re-hit Reject Enable: Enables the feature. 4.2.6 Manage PSets Re-Hit Reference Torque: This torque value is the start of the angle count that determines a Re-Hit. (This value should be lower than the In Cycle Torque specified in the PSet.)
  • Page 29: Multistage Rundown Evaluation And Reporting

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.7 Multistage Rundown Evaluation and Reporting stage, the final torque and angle values If a rundown cycle completes, or is terminated early will be reported as zero and the torque while in or after the final audit stage of the PSet: and angle status will be reported as low.
  • Page 30: Multiple Stage Rundown Examples

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.2.8 Multiple Stage Rundown Examples EXAMPLE: Two-stage rundown with downshift This example shows a typical two stage rundown with a higher first stage free speed and slower down shift speed to minimize overshooting of the target torque.
  • Page 31: Add New Job

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual accessed in the Results screen (see "4.4 Results" on page 32). A Job is a collection of PSets which can be run when performing multiple fastening operations on a single After appropriate values are entered, press to go application.
  • Page 32: Jobs "Enabled" Display And Button Function

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual • Any MFB Press: Pressing MFB button on tool • Holding the toggle button will display will (regardless of MFB configuration). display the Job number, while pressing • External I/O: Assignment of “Remove Lock on increment or decrement buttons will change Reject”...
  • Page 33: Saving Rundown(S)

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Select Columns Button lets you customize the columns shown on the Results Screen The dialog box also shows options for including stage results or log entries in the downloaded file. If downloading a TW4 file, all information will be automatically selected.
  • Page 34: Tool Setup

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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 35: Buzzer

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.5.1.2 Buzzer Set the way the buzzer behaves in OK/NOK situations. Menu options are • Silent • Constant • Beep If a rundown is rejected, the beeping can be stopped by making a successful rundown or by using the MFB.
  • Page 36: Mfb (Multi-Function Button)

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.5.1.5 MFB (Multi-Function Button) The MFB Mode configures the multiple function button for handheld AcraDyne tools. The button can be configured to operate in any of the following modes: Tap Mode: Actions will commence if MFB is held less than hold time.
  • Page 37: Disassembly

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.5.1.6 Disassembly Discontinuous Settings: For a description of these options, see "Discontinuous Mode Parameters" on page 11 When a disassembly event is reported: The disassembly will be displayed on the run screens and logged in the rundown record, containing the following: •...
  • Page 38: Tubenut

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.5.1.7 Tubenut Trigger Action: Two options are available • Release and Repress: Socket will return Home on release and repress of main lever. NOTE: If the main lever is released while homing in this configuration the tool will stop and will continue to Home once the lever is repressed.
  • Page 39: Physical Io

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.5.2 Input Configuration Output Configuration See "12. Assignable I/O" on page 70 for more details on available assignment functions and how to configure. See "11. 24 Volt I/O" on page 68 for the pinout of the 24Volt Logic IO port, and wiring examples.
  • Page 40: Anybus/Modbus Tcp/Ethernet Ip Inputs

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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 41: Anybus/Modbus Tcp/Ethernet Ip Outputs

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.5.2.4 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.
  • Page 42: Communication Interfaces

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.5.3 Communication Interfaces 4.5.3.2 System Port IP Address: The IP address of controller’s System Port (Default is 192.168.1.4) Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask of controller’s System Port. NOTE: It is not recommended to change this setting.
  • Page 43: Anybus

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual P: Parameter set (“1” – “9”) for PSets 1-9, ○ (“A” – “W”) for PSets 10-32. B: Job count ○ T: Torque result ○ A: Angle result ○ J: Judgment ○ @=overall pass, H=low torque, I (eye)=high...
  • Page 44 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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 ○ ○...
  • Page 45: Serial Usb

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.5.3.6 Serial USB 4.5.5 Front Panel Buttons See "4.5.3.3 Serial Port" on page 42 for Enable/ Disable front panel buttons on controller reference console. 4.5.6 Power Up Allows user several “Job” choices upon controller...
  • Page 46: Bar Code Setup

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.5.7 Bar Code Setup Identifier Type: Identifies which identifier (ID#1-4) received barcode will be stored into. Required Identifiers for Tool Enable: Selects which Identifier Description: Text field can be used to give a four Identifiers (ID#1-4) are required to enable tool.
  • Page 47: Set Time

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Select Barcode Reader and the correct Baud rate. need to be set up on the master controller. Spindle rundown results are also viewable from the master. Click "Master Enable" to enter Master Spindle Configuration screen.
  • Page 48 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.5.10.1 Setting up Multi-Spindle Network Hardware Connect the master controller and spindles together via an Ethernet switch. Ensure that all controllers have the appropriate tools connected and apply power. Software Steps to enable the multi-spindle network: 1.
  • Page 49: Tool

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Tool Obstruction Torque (in-lbf): First 90° of rotation in the fastening direction. Cycle will be aborted if this torque is exceeded. If the tool rotates 90° and stops without any obstruction, the value is too low.
  • Page 50: Torque Calibration

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.6.5 Torque Calibration Routine Test throttle and MFB (Multi- Used to calibrate Function Button), tool using a Master send values to Transducer. The Tool ID board in following are steps this screen. Follow to calibrate tool.
  • Page 51: Accessories

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.6.7 TID Memory Press the scan Allows a button to search Qualified Service for AcraDyne Technician to accessories on the view or edit tool. network or enter the IP address of the accessory manually...
  • Page 52: Controller Overview

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Diagnostics 4.8.2 Controller Status The Diagnostics menu contains Shows “Live” all pertinent status of information controller, regarding voltages, active unusual behavior faults, and of the system. temperature. Detailed descriptions are given in the following sections.
  • Page 53 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.8.3 Tool Overview 4.8.4 Live Tool Torque: Shows This “read only” screen gives a live view of an overview tool transducer of the tool in volts. connected to Voltage will be the controller. approximately The information 2.0 volts (±...
  • Page 54: Identify Controller

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.8.6 Identify Controller 4.8.9 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.
  • Page 55: Extended Logging

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.8.11 Extended Logging 4.10 Advanced Extended Logging can provide more details to the rundown’s curve data. The ‘Advanced’ menu handles complex settings within the controller. Detailed descriptions If Extended Logging is enabled, extra fastening are given in events are logged in the curve data.
  • Page 56: Results Archive

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.10.2 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 57: Export Controller

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.10.4 Export Controller After the controller restarts, the user should see following messages This allows the user to save Configuration, Operations, I/O, and Spindle settings onto a USB flash drive. 1. Plug a USB...
  • Page 58: Restore Factory Defaults

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 4.10.8 Previous Software 4.10.7 Restore Factory Defaults This allows the user to reset the controller’s The ‘Previous Software’ page parameters to factory settings enables users 1. From the Home screen, navigate to Advanced →...
  • Page 59: Soft Reboot

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual In the case of custom calibration, a screen will appear with instructions on how to increase precision. 6. Press when the calibration is complete, the controller will restart. NOTE: The controller may need to be reset before the custom calibration is possible.
  • Page 60: Barcode Reader Details

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 5. Barcode Reader Details The Gen IV controller supports the following barcode top to bottom in an attempt to find a matching reader functionality: barcode. If none are found, the barcode is ignored. Mask •...
  • Page 61 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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 62: Glossary Of Terms

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 6. Glossary of Terms Acceleration This setting controls how quickly the tool A Job is a collection of Psets or Multi- comes to programmed RPM. The value stages, which are useful when performing is stated in thousand(k) revolutions per several multiple fastening operations, minute (RPM) per second(s).
  • Page 63: Icons Defined

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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.
  • Page 64: Stop Codes

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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.
  • Page 65: Error Codes

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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.
  • Page 66 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual IEC (AcraDyne DC Tool) Specific Fault Codes CODE Fault Type Description Possible Causes FT01 Tool not Tool communication timeout • Tool not connected connected • Faulty tool cable • Faulty tool electronics or wiring...
  • Page 67: Dual-Lever Tools Requiring Two-Handed Operation

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 10. Dual-Lever Tools Requiring Two-Handed Operation Two Handed Functionality • Tool will not run unless both switches are pressed within one second of each other. • If the one second timer times out, both switches must be released to reset the timer.
  • Page 68: 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 69 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Importing I/O on an iEC4 5. Choose file and select ONLY I/O These instructions detail how to import I/O into an iEC4 controller via the system port to modify the Anybus outputs. 1. Power on the controller 2.
  • Page 70: Assignable I/O

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 12. 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.
  • Page 71 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Polarity Polarity When the polarity is set to N.O. the input is considered Bus Element Bit 0-32 N.O./N.C. Width Offset Reverse active high (24vdc for physical inputs and logic 1 √ √ √ √...
  • Page 72 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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)”...
  • Page 73 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual Polarity Polarity Click Dual Start Bus Element Bit 0-32 N.O./N.C. Width Offset Bus Element Bit 0-32 N.O./N.C. Width Offset Wrench NOK Interlocked √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ The "Click Wrench NOK" assignment is the same as The "Dual Start Interlocked"...
  • Page 74 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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.
  • Page 75 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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 76 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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 77 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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.
  • Page 78 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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.
  • Page 79 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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.
  • Page 80 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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.
  • Page 81 AcraDyne Gen IV iEC 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.
  • Page 82: Controller Supported Mids

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 13. Controller Supported MIDs Supported MID Supported MID MID Description Revisions Note MID Description Revisions Note Communication start 1,2,3 Old tightening result upload reply Communication start 1,2,3 Alarm subscribe Alarm acknowledge Communication stop Alarm acknowledge...
  • Page 83: Dimensions

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 14. Dimensions 15. Specifications Mechanical: Standards: Dimensions Width: 6.25 in 159 mm Safety Compliance: Height: 15.75 in 400 mm EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC Depth: 12.5 in 316 mm Weight: 15.65 lbs...
  • Page 84: Tubenut Tool Setup Details

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 16. Tubenut Tool Setup Details 16.1 Overview • When a good value for the Home Detection Torque is found, if the tool is bouncing back to The following describes the setup required for a partially closed position after hitting the Home tubenut tool operation.
  • Page 85: Obstruction Detection Tid Parameters

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 16.5 Tubenut Pinch Detection Maximum speed output will run during the ○ check for obstructions. 16.5.1 Obstruction Detection TID Parameters Decreasing this can reduce the impact force ○ when hitting an obstruction. The tubenut TID parameters can be viewed and NOTE: Care must be taken increasing the modified from the Tool →...
  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    AcraDyne Gen IV iEC Controller Manual 17. Troubleshooting Issue: LED Frozen Showing "Initializing" Solution: The rear SD card containing the system UI may have become unseated. Turn off controller power. Depending on vintage, remove the label or cover plate to access the card slot. Gently depress the card and release to unseat it.
  • Page 87: 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 88 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-MAN177iEC Rev. 05-17-23...

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