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3.4.4 Linking
Fig. 3-9 Linking
Linking allows the user to automatically change from application to application for a predefined number of
positions (cordless EC tools up to 40, corded tools up to 96). Each application is run when the start switch
on the tool is activated in the order specified by its position. Upon completion of the cycle, the application
will then automatically change to the next position. Up to 32 different linking strategies called Tightening
Groups can be programmed. This feature can also be used for Batch Counting by entering the same appli-
cation in the desired number of positions.
To set-up a linking strategy, a Tightening Group 1–32 should be selected and given a name. This will desig-
nate which linking strategy is being used. The user can also program if the linking strategy should reset to
position 1 after an NOK or set the number of times a fastener can be retightened after an NOK before
advancing to the next position. If Part ID is activated then entering a new Part ID will always reset to
position 1.
To configure linking, an Application 1–99 must be associated with a position in the linking strategy. To do
this, the user must enter App (1–99), and can also provide a Fastener ID and Position Name. Press-
ing <Add> will place the selected application in the user-specified position of the linking strategy. Pressing
<Delete> will remove the user-specified position from the linking strategy. Once Linking is enabled, the con-
troller will automatically run from position 1 to the last programmed position. Note that the tool start switch or
remote start input will have to be toggled between positions. The Tightening Group and Position will also be
displayed on the Run Screen.
The following inputs and outputs will also be active when Linking is enabled: Linking OK, Linking NOK, Link-
ing Complete, and Reset Linking. Please refer to the Inputs and Outputs section for more information on
these signals.
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