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STwrench User Guide Working with the API
9836 4134 01 Edition 2.9 291 (326)
Examples on what a client can do using the STwrench API are:
Upload and download configuration data from/to a STwrench unit
Read tightening results and traces from a STwrench unit
Get/Set the selected Pset, selected Job, barcode on a STwrench unit
Get/Set the batch count for a specific Pset on a STwrench unit
NOTE: The STwrench events (new result, new batch result, new job result, TAG removed,
TAG inserted, new identifier read, OK key pressed, CL key pressed, UP key pressed, DOWN
key pressed, LASER key pressed, OK key released, CL key released, UP key released, DOWN
key released, LASER key released, Battery low, Pset started, Pset completed, Cycle start
reached, Job started, job completed, multistage started, multistage completed) are available only
when connected via IRC-W (not for USB connection). Therefore, since events are available
only with IRC-W, the function to execute a Pset/Multistage/Job by the API should be used only
with IRC-W connection. To select a Pset/Multistage/Job, the STwrench “source program” must
be set to API. See the chapter Setting the source for Pset/Multistage/Job selection for more
information.
The STwrench API handles all communication needed between the PC, on which the custom application
resides, and the specific STwrench units involved. The developer of the custom application only needs to
know which objects and function(s) to call, and in some cases how the returned data are formatted.
When the custom application invokes one of the API functions, the API first translates the request to
commands understood by the target unit. These are then sent to the target Unit via the USB connection.
Thereafter the API waits for the answer to be returned. When the answer is received, it is interpreted and
in some cases translated to a more easily understood format before the API returns the answer to the
custom application.
Custom applications using the API can be run on any PC that is connected to a STwrench via USB.
However, only one custom application at a time may use the API on a specific PC.
Technically the STwrench API can be used with a COM interface or a .NET interface.
Before using the STwrench API, you must install the component on the PC you are going to use it from. It
also installs a small custom application example, written in Visual Basic 6 and Visual Basic .NET, that
shows you an example of how the API can be used.
After installing the STwrench API, you can start to develop applications performing tasks not covered by
the standard STwrench system. Typical cases are:
Storing cycle data on disk, or in a database, in any customer specific format
Sending cycle data to an external SPC program
Sending or receiving data via any serial protocol you choose to implement

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Atlas Copco STwrench Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAtlas Copco
ModelSTwrench
CategoryTools
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY INFORMATION

1 Introduction

1.1 About This Document

Details the structure of the user guide and its main parts, outlining the scope of each chapter.

1.3 Specifications

Lists the technical and battery pack specifications of the STwrench, including ranges and accuracies.

1.4 Standard Conformity

Outlines the STwrench's conformity with EU directives and applicable normalized standards.

2 System Overview

2.1 STwrench Concept

Explains the modular design of the STwrench and its customization through interchangeable components.

2.2 STwrench Versions

Summarizes the tightening strategies available for different STwrench and smartHEAD versions.

2.3 STwrench Typical Applications Scenario

Provides an overview of the main applications and connection scenarios for the STwrench.

2.4 Presentation

Details the main components and modules that constitute the STwrench system.

3 User Interfaces

3.1 LEDs

Describes the function of the STwrench's LEDs for guiding operations and signaling results.

3.2 Display

Explains the information shown on the STwrench display during menu navigation and operation.

3.3 Keyboard

Details the function of each button on the STwrench keyboard for menu browsing and operations.

4 Getting Started with the STwrench

4.1 Executing a Free Test

Guides the user through performing a basic tightening test without pre-programmed settings.

5 Working with ToolsTalk BLM

5.1 Software Installation and Registration

Provides instructions for installing and registering the ToolsTalk BLM software.

5.2 ToolsTalk BLM Overview

Introduces the ToolsTalk BLM interface, including menu list, toolbar, and wrench map.

5.4 Connecting to the STwrench

Explains the procedure for connecting the STwrench to the PC using the ToolsTalk BLM software.

6 Pset

6.1 Torque Parameters

Details the parameters related to torque settings for a tightening program (Pset).

6.7 Tightening Strategies

Describes various tightening strategies, categorized into Production and Quality Control.

7 Multistage

7.1 Batch Parameters

Defines batch parameters for Multistage execution, including count, size, and lock options.

7.3 Running a Multistage

Guides the user on how to execute a Multistage sequence on the STwrench.

8 Job

8.1 Control

Details the control parameters for a Job, including name, type, and repeat settings.

8.3 Running a Job

Explains how to execute a Job sequence on the STwrench.

9 Identifier

9.1 Identifier Concepts

Explains the concept of identifiers, their types, and usage for selecting programs or data.

9.4 Scanning Identifiers with STwrench

Details the process of scanning identifiers using the STwrench for program selection.

10 STwrench Settings

10.1 Settings Menu on the STwrench

Describes how to access and use the STwrench's on-device settings menu.

10.2 STwrench Controller Setup

Covers the configuration settings for the STwrench controller via ToolsTalk BLM.

10.3 Tool Setup

Details how to access smartHEAD information and TAG number programming.

11 Offline Programming

11.1 Creating the Offline File

Explains how to create tightening programs and configurations offline using ToolsTalk BLM.

11.2 Uploading the Offline File to the STwrench

Guides on transferring created offline files to one or more STwrenches.

12 Results Viewer

13.1 View one Trace

Details how to select and view individual tightening traces from the wrench memory.

13.2 Traces Comparison

Explains how to overlap and compare multiple tightening traces.

13.3 Copy, Print and Export a Trace

Describes how to copy, print, or export trace data to PC or image formats.

14 Real Time Traces

14.1 Enabling and Settings the Real Time Traces Function

Covers enabling and configuring the real-time tightening trace display in ToolsTalk BLM.

15 Working with Power Focus

15.1 Interface with IRC-B Radio Module

Details connecting the STwrench to Power Focus using the IRC-B radio module.

15.3 Interface with IRC-W Radio Module

Explains connecting the STwrench to Power Focus via the IRC-W radio module.

15.4 Interface with STwrench Cable Box

Describes connecting the STwrench to Power Focus using the STwrench Cable Box.

15.5 Settings on Power Focus

Provides a cross-reference for Power Focus settings and critical STwrench parameters.

16 Working with ToolsNet

16.1 Establishing Communication between STwrench and ToolsNet

Guides on setting up wireless network parameters for STwrench to ToolsNet communication.

16.2 Tightening Data Transferred to ToolsNet

Lists the tightening data points that are sent from the STwrench to ToolsNet.

17 Working with Torque Supervisor

17.1 Connecting the STwrench to Torque Supervisor

Details connecting the STwrench to Torque Supervisor via USB or IRC-W module.

17.3 Tightening Strategies and Parameters

Cross-references Torque Supervisor parameters with STwrench Pset parameters.

18 Working with the QATnode

18.1 Associating the STwrench with the QATnode

Explains the process of associating the STwrench with a QATnode via IRDA or IRC-W.

18.2 QATnode and STwrench Settings

Covers the proper configuration of both STwrench and QATnode for integrated operation.

18.3 Printing the Tightening Results on a STAR printer

Details how to configure and print tightening results on a STAR printer via QATnode.

18.4 Input/Output Operations

Explains the configuration and use of QATnode's input/output connectors.

18.5 ToolsNet Connection via QATnode

Guides on establishing a ToolsNet connection using the QATnode T.

19 Working with the API

19.1 API Connection with IRC-W

Details how to connect the STwrench to an API via IRC-W module.

19.2 Using the Real Time Traces with IRC-W

Explains how to configure and use Real Time Traces function via IRC-W with API.

20 Scheduled Maintenance

20.1 Yearly Calibration

Outlines the requirement and procedure for annual STwrench calibration.

20.2 Wrench Cleaning

Provides instructions for cleaning the STwrench and its components.

20.4 Battery Pack Maintenance

Offers guidance on proper battery usage, charging, and long-term storage.

21 Troubleshooting Guide

21.1 STwrench Diagnostics

Explains how to use the diagnostic menu for hardware checks and troubleshooting.

22 Appendix A – Calculating Torque and Angle Correction Coefficients

22.1 Torque Correction Coefficient

Details how to calculate and apply torque correction coefficients for extensions and multipliers.

22.2 Angle Correction Coefficient

Explains the procedure for calculating the angle correction coefficient (CCA).

23 Appendix B – EAP-TLS Security Type

24 Appendix C - STwrench Factory Settings

25 Abbreviations

26 Index

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