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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE SMART CONTROL SYSTEM ................4 GENERAL SYMBOLS AND ICONS ......................4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................5 SETTING UP AND CONNECTION ......................6 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ........................7 CREATE A NEW TASK OR JOB ....................8 About the screen Create new job ......................8 CREATING A SEQUENCE (STEP BY STEP) ..................
  • Page 3 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION .................... 28 TEST ................................28 ARM TYPE: 3ARM TYPE ........................... 29 ZERO ENCODERS ............................30 DISPLAY CALIBRATION .......................... 31 DC TYPE ............................... 31 SOFTWARE UPDATE ..........................32 CHECKING EXISTING FILES ....................33 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................. 34...

  • Page 4: About The Smart Control System

    1 ABOUT THE SMART CONTROL SYSTEM GENERAL SYMBOLS AND ICONS ICON DESCRIPTION Save Go back to the previous screen Turn off screen Return to main screen (main menu) Delete tightening position Access to the browser of existing programs Editing a job or task...

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Supply voltage: 24 VDC • Display Size: 800 x 480 px • External connections: USB • Housing material: Aluminium • Tightening programs (cycles) in the same task or job: 7 • Internal memory: E2PROM + SPIFlash • Processor: Cortex M4 •...

  • Page 6: Setting Up And Connection

    SETTING UP AND CONNECTION There are nine outgoing cables from the 3arm SmartControl device. These cables are used for receiving the necessary supply voltage, as well as for establishing the essential communication with the device control (DC). If you have any doubts about the connection between the 3arm SmartControl device and your...

  • Page 7: Terms And Definitions

    TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Workpiece: Part with which you want to work. Job or task: Each type of part will have an exclusive job or task, in which a tightening sequence shall be defined. Up to 30 different jobs can be saved. Tightening sequence: Each tightening position as well as its order or sequence.

  • Page 8: Create A New Task Or Job

    2 CREATE A NEW TASK OR JOB About the screen Create new job This screen allows you to create a new task or job. This task or job will be saved in the internal memory of the device (extension *.wrk) and can be used from the Operation screen to, for example, tighten different screws for a specific number of parts.
  • Page 9 Precision (B): After pressing the central part of the precision box a dial will appear where you can define the specific precision for the tightening position that is being edited. By default, if the first tightening position is being edited, the precision defined in the main configuration will appear or, in the case of the second or successive tightening positions, the precision corresponding to the last edited tightening position will appear.

  • Page 10: Creating A Sequence (Step By Step)

    CREATING A SEQUENCE (STEP BY STEP) suppose we want to perform a task or job for the following part, which requires 8 tightening points. Let's follow an example step by step. From the Create new job screen (Main menu→ Create new job) 1- Insert representative image of the part.
  • Page 11 3- Selection of the tightening program 3.1 Press the program box and a validation list will appear. Press the corresponding program number. 4- Register position 4.1 Bring the arm to the corresponding tightening position. 4.2 Press the screen at the corresponding point of the previously loaded image. With the arm in the tightening position, press the screw on the screen.

  • Page 12: Editing An Existing Job Or Task (From Operation Screen)

    EDITING AN EXISTING JOB OR TASK (FROM OPERATION SCREEN) From the Operation screen, you can edit the following task or job parameters: - Precision value - Remove tightening positions - Modify the tightening program associated with a specific tightening position - Add tightening positions at the end of the tightening sequence From the Operation...

  • Page 13: Remove A Tightening Position

    2.4.2 Remove a tightening position Make sure that the value shown in Screw number corresponds to the tightening position that you want to remove. 1. Press in the upper right margin 2. After refreshing the screen, you can continue editing the sequence 2.4.3 Edit the precision Make sure that the value shown in Screw number...

  • Page 14: Workpiece Image Requirements

    WORKPIECE IMAGE REQUIREMENTS The image of the part that you want to associate with a task or job must meet the following requirements: File type : image Format: BMP 24 bits Size: 640 x 400 pixels The images must be uploaded to the system before being embedded in a task or job [See page 26].

  • Page 15: Operate With An Existing Task Or Job

    - A task or job has been previously created for the workpiece - The integration of the arm-tool has been carried out correctly - The connections between your tool-device control and the 3arm SmartControl-device control have been carried out following the recommendations of this manual and the manufacturer of your device control 1.
  • Page 16 Then the machine will display the Operation screen showing the image associated with the task or job selected in step 2. The different tightening positions are shown with a green circle (status circle) The tightening position at which the tightening sequence begins is indicated by a flashing green-blue status circle.
  • Page 17 Circle with fast blue-green flashes Circle with slow blue-green flashes Green circle. Tightening position pending Blue circle. Tightening position completed correctly 5. Press the trigger or the activation device of your tool to begin tightening. Accompany the tool until the final tightening is complete. NOTE: The signal from the SmartControl device will unlock the tool only if it is in the proper position.

  • Page 18: About The Operation Screen

    About the Operation screen This screen allows you to carry out the tightening for a previously created task or job. To access it: 1. Go to: Main menu > Operation The following describes the screen, its icons, values, options, etc. Tightening (Screw Number) (A): This box is for information.
  • Page 19 In the centre of the display, the image of the workpiece associated with the current job or task is shown. This icon will allow you to change tasks or jobs. Pressing this icon will show all the existing tasks or jobs in the computer's memory. This icon will allow you to edit a previously created task or job.

  • Page 20: Basic Configuration

    4 BASIC CONFIGURATION LANGUAGE The system is available in English, French and Spanish. To change the language you wish to work with: 1. Go to: Main menu > Configuration > Language 2. A screen with the available languages will appear select one of them. Changes will be saved automatically (No need to save) 3.

  • Page 21: Password

    PASSWORD Certain screens can be password protected if necessary. 4.2.1 Define a password The device operates without a password by default. To define a new password: 1- Go to: Main menu > Configuration > Password 2- Press Change password and a dial appears in which the new password can be entered. The new password must contain 4 digits.

  • Page 22: Access To Restricted Options And Screens

    4.2.4 Access to restricted options and screens password defined by the user or, failing that, by entering the master password. 1. Access any restricted screen from the main menu. 2. A numeric keypad will be displayed. Enter the password and then press 3.

  • Page 23: Precision

    PRECISION 4.3.1 PARAMETER DEFINITION The precision is used to define a radius where the centre coincides with the tightening position. This radius, and there its diameter, will define the accepted tolerance using the following criteria: If current position is outside the Ø → Incorrect position If current position is inside the Ø...

  • Page 24: Display

    DISPLAY This screen allows you to define of the size (pixels) of the status circles to adapt to the number of tightening positions, the size of the screen and the embedded image. There is a minimum and maximum value to ensure a minimum level of display. These values are 10 px and 60 px respectively.

  • Page 25: Export And Import Files

    EXPORT AND IMPORT FILES The option Export and import files will allow you to make backup copies of your created tasks or jobs in an external memory, as well as add representative images of the part to the corresponding task or job. 4.5.1 EXPORT FILES "SmartControl to USB"...
  • Page 26 4.5.2 To import images: Insert a USB memory stick [See FOLDER STRUCTURE page 27] into the USB port located on the side cover of the device. Press the USB to SmartControl *bmp option and wait a few seconds until the copy process has finished.

  • Page 27: Folder Structure

    4.5.3 FOLDER STRUCTURE In order to import files, the USB memory stick must contain the following folder structure: File for update Create a folder with the name "3arm" for saving files with *.bmp and *.wrk extensions The files for update should be copied to the top level of the memory device with the extension *.bin...

  • Page 28: Advanced Configuration

    5 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION TEST This screen allows the simulation of active outputs for the detection of possible failures and malfunctions. It also enables the reading of the encoders. The simulated output "OUT1" simulates the position Encoders OK, spindle/device permission. White cable. The rest of outputs "OUT0", 2 and 3 combined together simulate the corresponding tightening program.

  • Page 29: Arm Type: 3Arm Type

    ARM TYPE: 3ARM TYPE The device must be configured for the arm with which it is going to work. This configuration will be set at the factory, although there is the option to configure it afterwards. For this: 1. Go to: Main menu>...

  • Page 30: Zero Encoders

    ZERO ENCODERS The "zero encoders" position corresponds to the position of the 3arm arm folded on itself. It is position. If it is necessary to redefine the "Zero Encoders" position: 1. Go to: Main menu > Configuration > Zero Encoders 2.

  • Page 31: Display Calibration

    DISPLAY CALIBRATION To calibrate the display again: 1. Go to: Main menu> Configuration> Display Calibration 2. Press the crosses that appear on the 4 edges of the screen and then on the cross that appears in the centre of the screen. 3.

  • Page 32: Software Update

    SOFTWARE UPDATE Order the latest software version compatible with your device from your 3arm® distributor. To update your device's software you should: 2. Insert a USB memory stick into the USB port located on the side cover of the device. NOTE: The USB memory should contain only the update file with name SROS125.bin 3.

  • Page 33: Checking Existing Files

    6 CHECKING EXISTING FILES The available files (*.wrk files) can be checked in the internal memory of the device. To do this: 1. Go to: Main menu > Existing files 2. A browser will appear in which the name and extension of the stored files are displayed 3.

  • Page 34: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    CE Declaration of Conformity pursuant to Annex II A. Authorised for documentation: Mr Ramon Jou Parrot of TECNOSPIRO MACHINE TOOL, S.L Sant Joan de Vilatorrada, Wednesday, 21 April 2021 Ramon Jou Parrot, Technical Director...

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