SETUP Area
QB Expert Alpha Controller
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Use the right arrow to move to the next tab or press EXIT to save the changes and return to the Run screen. See
section “3.1.2.6 Exit” on page 52.
3.1.3.5 OPEN Tab
The plant’s IT department must provide these values to allow the Alpha controller to communicate on the OPEN
protocol network.
Port
The required virtual port on which the Alpha will communicate to the plant network.
Normally 4545.
Cell Type the cell number where this Alpha controller resides.
Buffer While Off
Line
Yes causes the Alpha controller to buffer data for 100 fastening cycles when the server
connection is lost. Upon reconnection, the buffered data transmits to the server. No does
not buffer any data when the server connection is lost.
Send Fastener
Removed
Yes sends the FASTENER REMOVED message when the Alpha controller detects a
tightened fastener is removed. No stops the message from transmitting.
Number of Tries
This is the number of times the Alpha controller sends a message to the server when no
ACK message is received.
Max
Connections
The maximum number of connections the Alpha controller allows the server. The Alpha
cannot have more than 10 connections.
Wait for Ack The time in seconds to wait for an ACK before retransmitting information.
Use the right arrow to move to the next tab or press EXIT to save the changes and return to the Run screen. See
section “3.1.2.6 Exit” on page 52.
3.1.3.6 TOOLSNET Tab
The plant’s IT department must provide these values to allow the Alpha controller to communicate on the Toolsnet
protocol network. The Expert Alpha controller will communicate only with a Toolsnet server that employs a PIM
server (i.e. World Version 7).
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