Introduction
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1.1.1 ToolsTalk PowerMACS, the friendly user interface
The new improved ToolsTalk PowerMACS (TTPM) builds on the experiences from the earlier WinTC and
with increased simplicity and flexibility make the user experience more rewarding without loosing any
functionality.
Simplicity has been greatly increased by the introduction of the Basic and Advanced concepts into
ToolsTalk PowerMACS, most functionality is hidden for inexperienced users but available at a mouse-click
for more those who feel they need the extra functionality.
Increased user friendliness by drag & drop functionality.
Full reporting ToolsTalk PowerMACS offers full reporting of tightening results, set values and limits. An
easily adapted annunciator shows the tightening results in read-at-a-glance graphics. The combined
SystemMap shows the tightening status of the bolts and the status of all equipped hardware. The system
provides reports for any chosen parameters, trace curves, and advanced SPC and log files.
User guides Accessible via Hyperlinks, the software includes SetUp Wizards, Tutorials, Tightening
Templates which guide you through the most common tightening sequences, Spare Parts Lists with
drawings and article numbers, service, fault-finding and FAQ functions, and a complete on-line manual.
If you need to configure the system for Ethernet or Fieldbus communication, the PowerMACS 4000 Set
Up Wizards make the task simple.
API for easy access ToolsTalk PowerMACS includes the popular Application Program Interface (API)
enabling the engineer to access data from the Tightening Controller. For example: read and write PLC,
cycle and trace data and store cycle data to media. All internal and external communications are via
Ethernet TCP/IP thin wire 100 Mbit/s.
PowerMACS 4000 can be tailored to any assembly process. A built-in PLC (IEC 61131-3), fully
programmable using the ToolsTalk interface, supports various in-station control requirements.
1.1.2 Intelligent tightening controllers, TCs
PowerMACS 4000 is modular in concept, utilizing the new improved intelligent Tightening Controller (TC)
with state-of-the-art software and a wide range of peripheral support and communication possibilities. The
TC is designed for IP43 and is easy to integrate into a production line as a stand-alone unit or integrated
in a panel.
Even more expanded capacity than it‟s predecessor it is an attractive piece of industrial design, the
PowerMACS 4000 TC is equipped with an impressive amount of memory, more than enough to handle
the Real- Time Operative System, Application Programs and the PLC program.
Tightening controllers are now separated in the Primary Tightening Controller (TC) featuring more
connectability and external communication possibilities and the more basic tightening controller (TC).
One Primary TC (PTC) is configured as a System TC and the rest as Spindle TCs. In a system all Spindle
TCs can be replaced without needing to download the setup once again. One system can include a
maximum of 15 stations. Up to 50 TC's can be connected in one system, controlling 50 nut runners.
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