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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NetBee - Original operating instructions - NOTE In case of doubt, the original German version Controller NetBee of the operating instructions applies. Issue date: May 2023...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3 Important information about this device Structural modifications Cleaning the device and disposal Information on Waste of Batteries 4 Start-up and use Device structure Assembly of the NetBee NetBee programming with Web interface 4.3.1 Connecting to the NetBee 4.3.2 Main menu 4.3.3 Result view 4.3.4... - Page 3 Working with Open Protocol 4.5.1 Open Protocol server 4.5.2 Open Protocol power server Working with Fieldbus 4.6.1 Fieldbus settings Working with Toolsnet 5 Storage 6 Technical data CE Declaration of conformity - 3 -...
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Page 4: Operating Principles
This operating instructions contains information on safety and for the operation of the NetBee. In addition it contains information on the dimensions and technical data. Our team will be happy to assist you with any questions or additional information needed. - Page 5 This manual must be read and applied by every person who is assigned to conduct work using this device. In addition to this operating instructions the applicable regulations on accident prevention and environmental protection should be observed. NOTE After reading, keep the operating instructions in a place accessible to every operator.
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Page 6: Structure Of The Warnings
Structure of the warnings The warnings are structured as follows: DANGER Indicates an immediate dangerous situation that can lead to serious or even deadly injuries and/or that could seriously damage or even destroy the device. WARNING Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can lead to serious injuries and/or damage to the device. -
Page 7: Intended Use
• following all indications of the operating instructions and • observance of inspection and maintenance works. Any other use or use beyond that is considered improper use. HS-Technik GmbH is not liable for any damage resulting from this. - 7 -... -
Page 8: Improper Use
Improper use DANGER The use of this device for other purposes is not permitted. Improper use or incorrect accessories can lead to dangers with unforeseeable consequences. We do not assume any liability for damage and malfunctions resulting from non- observance of these operating instructions and improper use. Duties of the operator The operator commits to only allow people to work with this device, with the basic regulations on work safety and accident prevention and who have been trained on how to... -
Page 9: Guarantee And Liability
1.11 Guarantee and liability Guarantee and liability claims for personal injury and property damage are excluded, if caused by one or more of the following: • improper use • failure to observe these operating instructions • improper installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the device •... -
Page 10: Copyright
These operating instructions are intended solely for the operator and its personnel. They contain guidelines and information which may not be fully, or partially • reproduced • distributed or • otherwise shared. The copyright of these operating instructions is retained by HS-Technik GmbH. Manufacturer’s address: Im Martelacker 12 D-79588 Efringen-Kirchen Telephone:... -
Page 11: General Safety Information For Power Tools
Keep all safety information and instructions for the future. NOTE Only have your device repaired by qualified professional staff and only with original replacement parts which are available at HS-Technik GmbH. This ensures that the safety of the device is maintained. - 11 -... -
Page 12: Important Information About This Device
Do not open the NetBee internal parts. Maintenance must be done by HS-Technik authorized personnel only. It is OK to use common disinfectants to clean HS-Technik products in order to follow their decontamination protocols that they have put together for their facility. Therefore, wiping the exterior surface with a cloth or wipe that contains a disinfectant is reasonable. -
Page 13: Information On Waste Of Batteries
unsorted municipal waste but must be dealt with separately, in accordance with the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). At the end of its life, this product must be wasted according to local regulations. Collecting properly equipment to be wasted for consequent environmental compatible dismissing, recycling, and treatment processes contributes to prevent possible negative effects on the environment, on health and helps re-using and/or recycling of the equipment raw materials. -
Page 14: Start-Up And Use
4 Start-up and use DANGER Risk of injury from damaged devices Damaged devices can lead to injuries or damages. • All damaged parts must be repaired before use. Risk of injury from falling devices Falling devices can lead to injuries or damages. •... -
Page 15: Device Structure
Device structure 1. Touchscreen 2. Passage for cable tray 3. AC Power fuse 4. Input AC power 5. Main switch 6. Clamp for AC power cable 7. Locking mechanism - 15 -... - Page 16 8. Inputs/Outputs 9. USB ports 10. RS 485 port 11. Ethernet ports 12. RS 232 ports 13. VGA port 14. Internal 24 VDC NetBee-16IO - 16 -...
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- Page 18 Connect input AC power cable (ensure that the power line is properly grounded). Use the clamp to lock the power cable to avoid unwanted disconnection. To main switch turns on/off the NetBee. In the fuse box, there is one spare fuse.
- Page 19 Each output provides, when activated, +24 VDC, 0.7A maximum. +24 VP / GND P is the NetBee internal voltage. For each group of outputs (Out 1 to Out 4, Out 5 to Out 8, Out 9 to Out 12, Out 13 to Out 16), the power +24 V1 / GND 1, +24 V2 / GND 2, +24 V3 / GND 3, +24 V4 / GND 4 can be taken from + 24 VP and GND P (with jumpers between the pins), or can be from an external system.
- Page 20 - Output to a remote system (for exampe PLC) with its own power: +24 V1 +24 V OUT 1 Input GND 1 Ethernet ports One port is used to connect to plant network , and the other is available to connect to tools. RS 232 ports RS 232 Serial ports are for: - Barcode reader (up to 2)
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Page 21: Assembly Of The Netbee
Assembly of the NetBee The NetBee is intended for wall mounting. Specifications in mm Not shown to scale NOTE Please install the controller so that the connection socket is easily accessible in order to ensure a quick and safe disconnection from the network in an case of emergency. -
Page 22: Netbee Programming With Web Interface
Simply connect to the Netbee from any remote computer on the same network. 4.3.1 Connecting to the NetBee The NetBee is delivered with a default network setting (192.168.1.10 for Network 1. DHCP for network 2), provided with the NetBee documents. Open the internet browser and connect to the NetBee IP Address:... - Page 23 Write here the IP address of NetBee Login Enter the default User Name and Password, provided with the NetBee documents. Click on Login to connect. The main menu is shown: - 23 -...
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Page 24: Main Menu
4.3.2 Main menu In the main menu, the active stations are shown: Network status Station information Stations Last VINs Menu Tools Status - 24 -... - Page 25 Settings: Define the NetBee settings Network status This box shows the status of the 2 network ports of the NetBee Language To select the interface language, click on the icon on the top-right - 25 -...
- Page 26 Logout To logout from the interface, click on the icon on the top-right Last visited menu In this bar the last visited menu are shown Click on the × icon to delete one item. Right-click to close the tabs on the right or all tabs except the current tab: Tools status List of the tools defined, and their status (online or offline).
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Page 27: Result View
4.3.3 Result view In this menu the results are shown: Export Compare traces Select for export or compare traces View result details and trace Click on the icons on the right to view the result details. Reset Grid: Reset filtering and grouping options Refresh Data: Refresh this window with latest results available icon shows more information on the result:... - Page 28 icon shows the trace: Click on Switch to Torque - Time Trace or Switch to Torque – Angle Trace to change the chart type. Click on the Exporting / Printing menu to export the trace in PNG, JPEG, PDF or SVG file: Export / Print In the trace, it is possible to zoom selecting the area with the mouse.
- Page 29 Click on a point to view it on the trace: Point Traces can be compared (maximum 10 at a time) selecting more results and clicking on the Compare traces icon: Compare traces Select - 29 -...
- Page 30 The following window is shown: Select/Deselect Superimposed traces - 30 -...
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Page 31: Stations
4.3.4 Stations In this menu it is possible to add up to 6 stations: Attention: 6 stations only with NetBee-UH. - 31 -... - Page 32 Active For each station, enable this flag to activate it. If enabled, it is shown in the home page. Name Enter the station name Tools Numbers This shows how many tools are associated to the station. See the Tools chapter for more information. Sequences numbers This shows how many sequences are defined for the station.
- Page 33 Barcode data present Black icon: Barcode data empty A barcode string can be scanned by: - A barcode scanner connected to NetBee via serial port - A tool having barcode scanner (for example TorqBee, WrenchBee, ...) connected to the NetBee Here the barcode strings to be scanned are specified.
- Page 34 If enabled, the sequence is restarted if a new VIN is received new VIN message Save Stations Click to save the stations Apply configuration After saving, this command restarts the NetBee application to make changes the changes effective. - 34 -...
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Page 35: Tools
4.3.5 Tools In this menu it is possible to define up to 12 tools: Edit / delete tool Tools defined Add tool Click on Add tool (or Edit icon) to define a tool. The following window is shown. The parameters shown depends from the tool type: Station Associate the tool to the station. - Page 36 Range Torque range and measurement unit. For customized HS-Technik tools, it is possible to define a customized range: Manufacturer Tool manufacturer Other parameters The other parameters depend on the tool type. Refer to the tool user manual for more information about how those parameters are used.
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Page 37: Operations
4.3.6 Operations In this menu it is possible to define all the tightening operations, that will be used then to define the sequences: Operations defined Add operation Edit / delete / clone operation In the figure above, for each operation its most important data are shown. Click on Add operation (or Edit or Clone icon) to define a operation. - Page 38 For WrenchBee, data are grouped in different tabs: For more information about how they are used by the specific tool, please refer to the tool user manual (for example, HS-Technik manuals for NetBee). Save operation Save the operation data...
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Page 39: Sequence
4.3.7 Sequence In this menu it is possible to define the sequences (assembly procedures). Each sequence is composed by phases, that are the operations defined in the Operations menu. Add sequence Export Sequence defined Edit / delete / clone sequence / test sequence In the figure above, for each sequence its most important data are shown. - Page 40 Remove phase from the sequence Save Sequence Save the sequence Apply configuration After saving, this command restarts the NetBee application to make changes the changes effective. Positioning the mouse on the help icon for tools or operations, a pop-up window...
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Page 41: Statistics
4.3.8 Statistics In this menu it is possible to open statistics on the operations executed. Filter Compare operations Expand operation View charts Operations In this windows, all operations with results are shown. For each operation, the following information are shown: Screw nr: Screw number Results: number of results present % OK: Percentage of OK results on the total number of results... - Page 42 Click on the chart icon on the right to open the following chart: OK / NOK statistics per each screw Screw number Overall statistics Statistics per each screw Click on the icon on the right to export the chart in PNG. JPEG, PDF or SVG file Click on Export all charts on the top-left to export all the charts.
- Page 43 Select more operation and click on Compare Operations to view the following chart comparing the operations statistics about OK and NOT OK percentages: Click on a single operation to open its detailed statistics: - 43 -...
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Page 44: Common Functions
4.3.9 Common functions 4.3.9.1 Export data In several screens of the software, the icon exports the data shown in the current window to an Excel file: Excel to Excel Data exported Data are exported as they are shown in the window. For example, if rows are hidden with the filters above, they are not exported. - Page 45 Click on the row header to sort the items (click twice to reverse the order): Sorting by column Items sorted Click on to filter the items: Filter icon Options Select Contains, Does not contain, Starts with, Ends with, Equals or Does not equal and enter the criteria, then press enter to apply: - 45 -...
- Page 46 Drag the columns to group the items: Drag the column Items grouped Click on the icon to reverse the order: Click to reverse order - 46 -...
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Page 47: Settings
Drag the column to the table header to remove it: Drag the column 4.3.10 Settings 4.3.10.1 General - 47 -... -
Page 48: Applications
Host name Host name of the NetBee External screen If a monitor is connected to the NetBee (for instance to have a duplicate resolution of the NetBee display connecting a monitor to the VGA port), here the resolution is set. - Page 49 Restart then the NetBee to make the saved configuration effective (for example, press the button on the NetBee with the Reboot option assigned. Otherwise, if the reboot option is not active, switch off and then switch on the NetBee).
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Page 50: I/O Module
4.3.10.3 I/O Module In this menu you can define the actions for the NetBee inputs and outputs (number of inputs and output depending from the NetBee hardware configuration): Outputs Inputs OUTPUTS Output OFF Output ON Output BLINK No action Empty... - Page 51 OK and Sequence Finish NOK with to turn off the output number 1, so that output number 1 will not remain active all the time. The events available are: Events NetBee ON: NetBee switched on General Error: Error. The specific error message will be shown on the NetBee display Sequence Started: Sequence started...
- Page 52 Sequence Finish NOK: Sequence completed with Not OK result Events Tightening OK: Last tightening operation completed with OK result Tightening NOK: Last tightening operation completed with OK result NOK-Low Torque: Last tightening operation completed with low torque NOK-High Torque: Last tightening operation completed with high torque NOK-Low Angle: Last tightening operation completed with low angle NOK-High Angle: Last tightening operation completed with high...
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Page 53: Socket Tray
The Start action is applicable for a specific sequence. Here you can define to which sequence to start. 4.3.10.4 Socket Tray In this menu you can configure the NetBee Socket Tray (by HS-Technik). Refer to the NetBee Socket Tray user manual for more information about the product. - 53 -... - Page 54 - WiFi Sockets Number of sockets of the NetBee Socket Tray. This can be used if, for example, there is a NetBee Socket Tray Index with 6 sockets but only 3 are used. In that case, the index starts to 1, and the next NetBee Socket Tray will start from 4:...
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Page 55: Date/Time
Date Manual: Manual setting of the date / time Auto: NetBee will take the date and time automatically from the network. This option is recommended. If the NetBee is connected to a internet network, the date and time are always automatically taken from the network. -
Page 56: Network
NOTE After changing the default settings, make sure to take note of the new settings, in order to be able to connect to the NetBee with this programming software. IP address is shown anyway on the NetBee display: - 56 -... -
Page 57: Serial Out
4.3.10.7 Serial Out In this window you can set the format of the results, which will be sent after each tightening operation: Icon legend Fields COM status The status of the COM ports is shown as following: COM used for barcode (not available for Serial Out) COM used for fielbus (not available for Serial Out) COM already defined for Serial Out COM not used... - Page 58 Select the fields (click to enable/disable each field) to use and arrange them in the desired order: Select the fields Drag and drop to arrange in the desired order Padding: This can be used to have a fixed number of characters for the field. Padding is the minimum length of the field.
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Page 59: Operations/Sequences Execution
Operations/Sequences Execution When the NetBee is programmed and running, the display shows the data: VIN number associated with the current operation Tools Tools numbers. Colors are as following: Blue: Active Red: Offline Green: Online IP addresses IP addresses of the two ethernet ports. The icon on the right is green or red if the network port is connected or not. - Page 60 TOOL: Tool connected SEQ: Sequence name PHASE: Phase number / number of phases OPERATION: Operation description COUNTER: Batch counter OVERALL PROGRESS: Progress of the complete sequence The arrows change the station, when more stations are defined on the NetBee: - 60 -...
- Page 61 Status color In the second row, alarm messages might be displayed in certain conditions, for example “Tool <number> not active” or “Socket interrupt” (in case the NetBee Socket Tray is not connected or socket not in proper position). Date / time...
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Page 62: Starting A Sequence
Starting a sequence A sequence on NetBee can be started as following: Pressing the button „Functions“ on the touchdisplay of the NetBee. Receiving an input from an external device (PLC, switch or others). See the Inputs chapter for more information. - Page 63 Receiving a command via Open Protocol. See the Working with Open Protocol chapter for more information. In all cases, the VIN number must always be scanned. It is possible to select the “Auto VIN” option to create automatically a VIN if it is not scanned by barcode (See the Stations chapter for more information).
- Page 64 Interface the NetBee with customer system (Open Protocol Server) Interface the NetBee with open protocol power tools 4.5.1 Open Protocol server When NetBee is used to communicate with a remote system via Open Protocol (server), it must be properly configured. Communication is via Ethernet. - 64 -...
- Page 65 When NetBee is used with Open Protocol, the following configuration in the NetBee is needed (See the NetBee Programming with Web Interface chapter for more information about the programming interface): Applications in the settings → General must be set to Open Protocol:...
- Page 66 4.5.2 Open Protocol power server Tools with Open Protocol can be interfaced with NetBee. MID supported: MID_COMMUNICATION_START 0001 MID_COMMUNICATION_START_ 0002 (rev 1-4) ACKNOWLEDGE MID_COMMUNICATION_STOP 0003 MID_PSET_ID_UPLOAD_REQUEST 0010 MID_PSET_ID_UPLOAD_REPLY 0011 - 66 -...
- Page 67 MID_PSET_ID_PSET_PARMS_ 0012 REQUEST MID_PSET_ID_ PSET_PARMS_REPLY 0013 OP_MID_PSET_SELECTED_SUBSCRIBE 0014 MID_PSET_SELECTED 0015 MID_PSET_SELECTED_ACKNOW- 0016 LEDGE OP_MID_PSET_SELECTED_UNSUB- 0017 SCRIBE MID_SELECT_PSET 0018 MID_SET_BATCH_SIZE 0019 MID_RESET_BATCH_SIZE 0020 MID_JOB_ID_UPLOAD_REQUEST 0030 MID_JOB_ID_UPLOAD_REPLY 0031 MID_JOB_INFO_SUBSCRIBE 0034 MID_JOB_INFO 0035 MID_JOB_INFO_ACKNOWLEDGE 0036 MID_JOB_INFO_UNSUBSCRIBE 0037 MID_SELECT_JOB 0038 MID_RESTART_JOB 0039 MID_TOOL_DATA_UPLOAD_REQUEST 0040 MID_TOOL_DATA_UPLOAD_REPLY 0041 MID_DISABLE_TOOL...
- Page 68 MID LIMITS FOR GRAPH 0901 MID_KEEPALIVE 9999 The open protocol power tools must be defined in the Tools menu of the NetBee programming interface (See the NetBee Programming with Web Interface and Tools chapter for more information): - 68 -...
- Page 69 Open protocol IP address and port For open protocol communication, IP address and Port must be specified, together with the other tools parameters in the window above. - 69 -...
- Page 70 Working with Fieldbus Fieldbus can be used to connect the NetBee with a customer system. Communication is performed via Ethernet or serial (COM 2 port of NetBee). Fieldbus communication is enabled (on the first station), with proper parameters, via the...
- Page 71 2 for the angle (Max 32 results) values are multiplied X 10 Standard NetBee base Byte size Bits Type Description Notes NetBee connected 1 when the NetBee is connected on Ethernet Ready 0 Not Ready / 1 Ready if the tool is connected to the controller and ready Sequence in...
- Page 72 Byte Bits Type Description Notes size NetBee connected 1 when the NetBee is connected on Ethernet Ready 0 Not Ready / 1 Ready if the tool is connected to the controller and ready Sequence in 0 No sequence start / 1 sequence started...
- Page 73 Unsigned16 Rundown year Unsigned16 Rundown month Unsigned16 Rundown day Unsigned16 Rundown hour Unsigned16 Rundown minute Unsigned16 Rundown second BitField Keep alive Character Angle status L = Low Angle / H = High Angle Character Torque status L = Low Torque / H = High Torque Fixed Point Prevailing torque 1 word (2 Byte) for Torque Integer...
- Page 74 Fixed Point Max rate torque 1 word (2 Byte) for Torque Integer Number setup 1 word (2 Byte) for Torque decimal Fixed Point Torque threshold 1 word (2 Byte) for Torque Integer Number setup 1 word (2 Byte) for Torque decimal 1 word (2 Byte) for Torque Integer 1 word (2 Byte) for Torque decimal Fixed Point...
- Page 75 Parameters of Toolsnet, that must be set according the PIM port specific Toolsnet installation System name System number Save Application Save the parameters See the NetBee Programming with Web Interface chapter for more information of the webserver application. - 75 -...
- Page 76 5 Storage Observe the following information when storing the NetBee: • Store the device in a dry environment protected against splashing water. • Store the device in a well ventilated space and protected against exposure to dust. • Ensure that the storage environment is free of aggressive chemicals and vapours.
- Page 77 USB / serial for printing, a custom application must be Printer support provided by HS-Technik Socket tray Compatible with HS-Technik NetBee Socket Tray Barcode management Yes (2 on serial port and 1 on USB port) Open Protocol, Toolsnet, IPM, XML, PFCS, XML VW...
- Page 78 USB ports are used to: - Connect external keyboard and mouse - Connect a barcode reader - Connect a memory key to export reports from the NetBee - Software communication NOTE: Radio adapter 868 / 915 MHz for CL – CLS wrenches must be connected to USB 1 2 ports, one for printer and one for barcode reader.
- Page 79 If the product or its accessories are modified without our permission, this declaration becomes invalid. Device description: Industrial Universal Controller for tightening tools Type designation: NetBee Manufacturer: HS-Technik GmbH Im Martelacker 12 D-79588 Efringen-Kirchen Directives: 2014/35/EU...
- Page 80 HS-Technik GmbH Im Martelacker 12 D-79588 Efringen-Kirchen Telephone: +49 (0)7628 - 91 11-0 Fax: +49 (0)7628 - 91 11-90 E-mail: info@hs-technik.com Internet: www.hs-technik.com...
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