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Sure Tork II Controller

Weber Screwdriving Systems Inc.

Operator's Manual
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Sure Tork II Operations Manual

page
Foreword .................................................................................................i
Table of Contents ....................................................................................v
Safety Information ........................................................1-1
General Information .....................................................2-1
Component Identification ............................................3-1
Operating Instructions .................................................5-1
Concepts and Terminology...............................................................5A-1
Software Structure (GUI) ..................................................................5B-1
Interface (CLI) ..................................................................................5C-1
Run Window Display ........................................................................5D-1
Result Analysis .................................................................................5E-1
Setup ................................................................................................5F-1
Statistics ...........................................................................................5G-1
Diagnostics .......................................................................................5H-1
Data Output ......................................................................................5I-1
Tutorial...........................................................................6-1
Troubleshooting ...........................................................7-1
Maintenance ..................................................................8-1
Contact Information .....................................................9-1
Glossary ..................................................................................................a-1
Index .......................................................................................................b-1

© 2003 Weber Screwdriving Systems, Inc.

All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced or copied,
in whole or in part, without the written permission of Weber
Screwdriving Systems, Inc.
Sure Tork II i

Foreword
Page Numbering ........................................................ i
Who Should Use This Manual .......................i Reference Information ............................................. ii
How To Use This Manual ...............................i Abbreviations............................................................ ii
Conventions.............................................................. ii
Table of Contents ...................................................... i
Section Divisions ...................................................... i

WARNING: This manual contains important

information related to the setup and
operation of the Sure Tork II controller.
Please read this manual thoroughly before
attempting to operate the system.
Ignoring this recommendation can result in
damage to equipment and/or personnel.
Please keep this manual in close proximity of
the designated operating area for easy
referencing.

The Sure Tork II (STII) controller connects up to four Weber SA series spindles forming a high quality fastening system
ideal for applications requiring precision and short cycle times.

Who Should Use This Manual

This manual is intended for the engineers, technicians, and users who are responsible for the configuration and
operation of the Weber Sure Tork II fastening controller.

How To Use This Manual

This manual describes the features of the STII controller and provides configuration, operation, and troubleshooting
information.

Table of Contents
Following this foreword, there is a master Table of Contents encompassing the entire STII manual. In addition, at the
beginning of each individual Section, a table of contents is provided that pertains only to that portion of the publication.
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Section Divisions
The following section identification (Number and Title) was developed to standardize Weber service publications by
commonly organizing topic specific information. Weber manuals are primarily partitioned into the following main
sections:
Section 1: Safety Information
Section 2: General Information
Section 3: Component Identification
Section 4: Installation
Section 5: Operating Instructions
Section 6: Tutorial
Section 7: Troubleshooting
Section 8: Maintenance
Section 9: Contact Information
However, according to a manual’s content and subject matter, certain Section Divisions may not be applicable and are
therefore omitted. For example, certain Operations Manuals require no tutorial walkthroughs and therefore “Section 6:
Tutorial” would not exist for that publication.
A Title Page containing a section specific Table of Contents is provided at the beginning of each Section Division to
assist reader navigation. If necessary, sub-sections may be utilized to keep information accessible and organized. Any
sub-section designations will follow a numeric-alpha format: [Section Number-Subsection Letter]. Example: Section 5
of this manual contains numerous sub-sections that are identified as follows: 5A, 5B, 5C, etc.

Page Numbering
Page numbering is provided in the following format: [Section identification-Page number]. Example: Safety Information
is located on page 1-1 (Section 1-Page 1.)
Please note that page numbers for larger sections also contain the sub-section identification. An example: Setup
Operating Instructions begin on page 5F-1 (Section 5, Subsection F-Page 1).
Sure Tork II Quick Reference Chart

Reference Information
At the front of this publication, the user can find an STII program quick reference chart. This chart provides a color-
coded menu tree representing the navigational structure of the STII program. In addition, a page reference is provided
for each utility listed. Use the page reference to quickly locate where that certain portion of the STII program is
discussed within this manual.
At the back of this publication, the user can find two helpful reference tools, the Glossary and the Index. The Glossary
contains an alphabetical listing of terms and their definitions. Throughout the manual, any capitalized words that are
not normally capitalized appear in the Glossary. The Index provides an alphabetical listing of STII terms/topics and the
page(s) where these items are located.

Abbreviations
STII – Sure Tork II.
RDP – Result Display Parameter. These values are used to analyze cycle results.
CLI – Control Logic Interface.
PLC – Programmable Logic Controller.
GUI – Graphical User Interface.
I/O – Input and Output
OK – A successful result.
NOK – An unsuccessful result.

NOTE: OK and NOK status can pertain to either specific value results (target values, limit values, etc) or the result of the entire
Screw Cycle (a fastening process that fails will be NOK).

Conventions
Capitalized words (that are not normally capitalized) appear in the Glossary at the end of this document.
There are three methods used throughout this manual to indicate important information that the reader should observe.
The notifications are: Notes, Cautions, and Warnings. These conventions will be represented in the following format:

NOTE: Information within a NOTE is used to bring to your attention a certain aspect of the topic being explained. Notes are
indented and italicized.

CAUTION: Information within a CAUTION concerns the protection of equipment, software, and/or data. Cautions are indented;
they appear in a box frame with a bold header and italicized text.

WARNING: Information within a

WARNING concerns the protection of
personnel. Warnings appear in a box frame
with an alert symbol. The header is
identified in BOLD CAPS.
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STII Program Quick Reference Chart

Use this chart to quickly locate where certain programming portions of the STII are presented within this Operations
Manual. This is to be used as a generic reference only. Please use either the Table of Contents for a more detailed
breakdown or the Index for locating specific terms and/or concepts.

Run
Window

page D-1

Setup Diag-
Step NOK Statistics
Graph Main nostics
Display Data Menu
Menu Main
page E-3 Menu
page E-2 page E-7 page G-3
page F-1 page H-2

System Channel Screw

Parameter Population Recursive Raw
Setup Setup Program Backup
Print Statistics Statistics Data
Menu Menu Menu Files
page F-4 page G-4 page G-5 page G-5
page F-4 page F-7 page F-9 page F-3

System User Channel Screw Display I/O Diag-

Program Log System
Parameter Account Parameter Program Parameter Diag- nostics
Manager Book Status
Editor Setup Editor Editor Editor nostics Tests
page F-25 page H-4 page H-5
page F-5 page F-6 page F-7 page F-14 page F-24 page H-2 page H-3
Sure Tork II
Table of Contents
Foreword .........................................................i
Who Should Use This Manual.................................. i
How To Use This Manual.......................................... i
Table of Contents.....................................................i
Section Divisions......................................................i
Page Numbering ......................................................i
Reference Information ............................................ii
Abbreviations ..........................................................ii
Conventions ............................................................ii
Section 1: Safety Information ................... 1-1
Important Safety Information ............................... 1-1
Section 2: General Information ................ 2-1
General ................................................................... 2-1
System Functionality ............................................ 2-1
System Overview................................................... 2-1
Section 3: Component Identification ....... 3-1
System.................................................................... 3-1
Main Control Unit ................................................ 3-1
I/O Node.............................................................. 3-1
Fastening Spindle ............................................... 3-2
Section 5: Operating Instructions ............ 5-1
Introduction ........................................................... 5-2
Sub-Sections....................................................... 5-2
5A: General Concepts and Terminology ..........5-2
5B: Software Structure (GUI) .............................5-2
5C: Hardware (CLI) .............................................5-2
5D: Run Window ..................................................5-2
5E: Result Analysis..............................................5-3
5F: Setup...............................................................5-3
5G: Statistics ........................................................5-3
5H: Diagnostics ....................................................5-3
5I: Data Output.....................................................5-3
Section 5A: Concepts & Terminology....5A-1
General Terminology ..........................................5A-1
General Concepts................................................5A-2
Negative Values................................................5A-2
User Accounts...................................................5A-2
Fastening Control Terminology.........................5A-3
Fastening Control Diagrams .............................5A-3
Fastening Control Theory ..................................5A-4
Applications.......................................................5A-4
Screw Program Structure..................................5A-4
Control Loop......................................................5A-5
Cycle Identification............................................5A-5
Screw Program Execution ................................5A-5
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Section 5B: Software Structure (GUI).... 5B-1
General ................................................................ 5B-1
GUI Menu Structure............................................ 5B-2
Run Window ..................................................... 5B-2
Setup ................................................................ 5B-3
Diagnostics....................................................... 5B-3
Statistics ........................................................... 5B-4
Other GUI Features.......................................... 5B-4
GUI Routing Diagram ......................................... 5B-4
Section 5C: Interface (CLI) ..................... 5C-1
CLI Description ................................................... 5C-1
CLI Inputs ............................................................ 5C-2
Automatic Mode ............................................... 5C-2
Automatic and Manual Modes........................ 5C-2
Start Cycle........................................................ 5C-3
Program Select................................................. 5C-3
Automatic Friction Test.................................... 5C-3
External Fault Reset......................................... 5C-4
CLI Outputs ......................................................... 5C-4
Ready To Start ................................................. 5C-4
Cycle OK .......................................................... 5C-4
Cycle NOK........................................................ 5C-4
System OK ....................................................... 5C-4
Manual Mode Request ..................................... 5C-4
Ready State ......................................................... 5C-5
Start Cycle Digital Logic .................................... 5C-5
CLI and Error Handling ...................................... 5C-5
Channel Status Indicators ................................. 5C-6
Section 5D: Run Window Display .......... 5D-1
General ................................................................ 5D-1
Cycle Status ........................................................ 5D-1
OK Results ....................................................... 5D-2
Result Display Parameters ............................. 5D-2
NOK Results..................................................... 5D-2
Abnormal Results ............................................. 5D-3
Digital Depth Results........................................ 5D-3
Channel Status Indicators ................................. 5D-4
Section 5E: Result Analysis....................5E-1
General ................................................................ 5E-1
Cycle Result Data ............................................... 5E-1
Step Display ..................................................... 5E-2
Digital Depth Results ........................................5E-2
Step Status.........................................................5E-3
Step Display Examples.....................................5E-3
Graph ............................................................... 5E-3
Curve Data Sampling........................................5E-4
Graph Curve Types...........................................5E-4
Input Display ......................................................5E-4
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Digital Depth Results ................................... 5E-5 Graph (continued)

Save Overlay..................................................... 5E-5
Graph View Setup ............................................ 5E-5
Triggering Data Collection............................... 5E-6
Cursor Controls................................................. 5E-6
Zoom Controls .................................................. 5E-6
Interpreting Graphs .......................................... 5E-6
Printing Graphs ................................................. 5E-7
NOK Data.......................................................... 5E-7
Print .................................................................... 5E-8
Update................................................................ 5E-8
Toggle View....................................................... 5E-8
Section 5F: Setup .................................... 5F-1
General................................................................. 5F-1
Main Setup Menu................................................. 5F-1
Setup Structure Overview................................. 5F-2
Parameter Type Summary ...............................5F-2
Entering Setup in Edit Mode ............................5F-3
Save & Exit .........................................................5F-3
Backup Files ..................................................... 5F-3
Parameter Print................................................. 5F-4
System Setup ...................................................... 5F-4
System Parameter Editor.................................. 5F-5
User Account Setup.......................................... 5F-6
Channel Setup ..................................................... 5F-7
Channel Parameter Editor ................................ 5F-7
Screw Program Setup......................................... 5F-9
Screw Program Structure .................................5F-9
Program Type ..................................................5F-10
Program Type Hierarchy ................................5F-10
Result Display Parameters (RDPs) ..............5F-10
Easy Programmer Concepts..........................5F-10
Strategies.....................................................5F-11
Dwell Steps..................................................5F-13
Control Loop ................................................5F-13
Easy Program Editor....................................... 5F-14
Easy Programmer Structure ..........................5F-14
Step Display Overview....................................5F-14
Strategy Type ..............................................5F-15
Parameter Values.......................................5F-15
RDPs ............................................................5F-15
Programming - Step Strategy ........................5F-15
Programming - Step Parameters ..................5F-15
Required Parameter Editor .......................5F-16
Optional Parameter Editor.........................5F-17
Programming - Digital Depth.....................5F-18
Programming - Step RDPs.............................5F-18
Easy Programmer Hints and Tips .................5F-19
Advanced Program Editor............................... 5F-21
Advanced Programmer Structure..................5F-21
Advanced Programmer Parameters .............5F-22
Advanced Programmer Hints and Tips ........5F-23
Result Display Parameter Editor .................... 5F-24
Program Manager........................................... 5F-25
Program Manager Structure ..........................5F-25
Action Buttons ..................................................5F-26
Program Display Selection.............................5F-26
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Program Manager Hints and Tips ................ 5F-27 Clearing Errors with the CLI............................... 7-3
Error Implications ................................................7-3
Section 5G: Statistics..............................5G-1 Error Handling Notes .......................................... 7-3
General ................................................................ 5G-1
Section 7: Troubleshooting (continued)
Introduction ...................................................... 5G-1
Transducer Checks ...............................................7-4
Types of Statistics.............................................5G-2
Pre-Cycle Check .................................................7-4
Sample Size Disparity ......................................5G-2
Idle Check ...........................................................7-4
Clearing Statistics .............................................5G-2
Sensor Checks.......................................................7-4
Statistical Definitions ........................................5G-3
Hardware Logic Connections...............................7-4
Stats Menu .......................................................... 5G-3
CLI Signal Specifications ....................................7-4
Population Statistics......................................... 5G-4
CLI Signal Identification ......................................7-4
Population Statistics Filtering..........................5G-4
CLI Signal Notes .................................................7-8
Features of the Statistics Window..................5G-4
CLI Signal Testing ...............................................7-8
Recursive Statistics.......................................... 5G-5
How to Test Signals ............................................ 7-9
Updating Recursive Statistics .........................5G-5
Troubleshooting Chart........................................7-10
Raw Data ......................................................... 5G-5
Troubleshooting Chart........................................7-10
Raw Data Navigation........................................5G-6
Raw Data Input Type Display .........................5G-6
Raw Data Digital Depth....................................5G-6
Section 5H: Diagnostics..........................5H-1
General .................................................................5H-1
Introduction .......................................................5H-1
Diagnostics Menu................................................5H-2
I/O Diagnostics..................................................5H-2
I/O Diagnostics Hints and Tips .......................5H-3
Diagnostic Tests ...............................................5H-3
Friction Test .......................................................5H-4
Motor Test..........................................................5H-4
Log Book ...........................................................5H-4
Log Book Notes.................................................5H-5
System Status ...................................................5H-5
Section 5I: Data Output ............................ 5I-1
Printer Ports.......................................................... 5I-1
User Reports......................................................... 5I-1
Auto Result Prints ................................................ 5I-1
Print Data Formats............................................. 5I-2
ASCII and ASCII nl ............................................ 5I-2
Short .................................................................... 5I-3
Binary................................................................... 5I-4
Auto Graph Prints ................................................ 5I-6
Section 6: Tutorial ..................................... 6-1
Easy Programmer Tutorial ................................... 6-1
Application........................................................... 6-1
Solution ............................................................... 6-1
Outline................................................................. 6-1
Walkthrough ........................................................ 6-2
Section 7: Troubleshooting ...................... 7-1
General ................................................................... 7-1
Error Handling System ......................................... 7-1
Error Types ......................................................... 7-1
System Errors.......................................................7-1
Channel Errors .....................................................7-2
Error Indicators ................................................... 7-2
Error States ......................................................... 7-2
Error Responses ................................................. 7-3
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Section 8: Maintenance ............................. 8-1 Web Site: .............................................................. 9-1

Maintenance ...........................................................8-1
Repair Procedures.................................................8-1
Glossary ......................................................a-1

Section 9: Contact Information................. 9-1 Index ........................................................... b-1

Weber Customer Service ......................................9-1
Sure Tork II
Section 1: Safety Information
Important Safety Information
WARNING: You must read this information
before operating the system.
Electrical repairs should only be attempted by
authorized, trained service personnel.
Safeguard against electrical shock. Avoid body contact
with grounded surfaces.
Minimize electrical interference. Place the controller as
far away as possible from other sources of other
electrical noise.
This system should be earth grounded at all times.
Know the location of power disconnect devices
(Emergency Stop) before operating the system.
1-1
Install the controller only on structures that can safely
support its weight.
Consider work area environment before controller
placement. Do not expose the controller to any types of
moisture. Keep work area well illuminated.
This instrument should not be subjected to excessive
vibration and/or shock.
Maintain controller with care. Inspect periodically and if
damaged, have repaired by authorized service
personnel.
Protect idle controllers. When not in use, store in a dry,
secure area.
Do not allow any unauthorized personnel to operate a
controller. Keep bystanders away.
Keep work area clean as cluttered environments invite
injuries.
Check power cord periodically for exposed conductors.
If any problems are found, contact the appropriate
service personnel.
Notes:
Sure Tork II
Section 2: General Information
General ....................................................... 2-1
System Functionality................................. 2-1
System Overview ....................................... 2-1
General
The Sure Tork II (STII) is a closed loop DC electric
fastening system. This control system is ideal for
applications requiring high precision and short cycle
times.
The STII connects to Weber SA series spindles. The
spindles are designed to tighten various types of
fasteners over a substantial torque range. The STII has
the capability to control and monitor torque, angle, and
depth for up to four spindles. In addition, peripherals
such as printers, networks, PCs, and remote sensors
can also be included in the system.
System Functionality
To increase the effectiveness and reliability of the
system a variety of features are available. The STII’s
integrated touch-screen display provides many useful
utilities at the press of a button. These utilities include,
among others, online curve visualization, hardware
diagnostics, and a flexible application programming
interface (API). In addition, the STII’s networking
features offer state of the art distributed process
control.
2-1
System Overview
A Main Control Unit is housed inside the provided
enclosure. The control unit can be connected to up to
four I/O (Input/Output) nodes using a daisy-chain
configuration. The user interacts with the Main Control
Unit via the integrated touch screen display.
The system is managed through I/O communications
between the control unit and the individual nodes. For
each I/O node, there is a Control Logic Interface (CLI)
where a PLC or other logic circuitry is connected. Each
I/O Node of the STII is connected to a Fastening
Spindle with a brushless DC motor.
An I/O Node is comprised of an I/O Box and a Servo
Amplifier. The I/O Box collects the input and output
signals to communicate to the Main Control Unit, while
the Servo Amplifier is responsible for controlling the
spindle’s DC motor.
Refer to Figure 2-1 for a visual representation of how
the Main Control Unit uses its I/O communications. In
the diagram, boxes represent STII hardware
components, while ovals represent external entities
that supply or receive information from the controller.
Refer to Component Identification page 3-1, for further
system description and individual part descriptions.
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Touch Screen
Display & User
Main Commands
Control
Unit Printer & Network/
Network Data Printer

Data Bus
(carries all I/O
communicatio
ns between
the Nodes
and the STII
Controller)

Feedback
Fastening
(Tool & Motor
I/O Spindle
Control Signals)
Node
1 Digital External
Logic Signals Logic (PLC)
Data
Bus
Feedback
Fastening
(Tool & Motor
I/O Spindle
Control Signals)
Node
2 Digital External
Logic Signals Logic (PLC)
Data
Bus
Feedback
Fastening
(Tool & Motor
I/O Spindle
Control Signals)
Node
3 Digital External
Logic Signals Logic (PLC)
Data
Bus
Feedback
Fastening
(Tool & Motor
I/O Spindle
Control Signals)
Node
4 Digital External
Logic Signals Logic (PLC)

Figure 2-1 I/O Communications

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Section 3: Component Identification
System........................................................ 3-1
Main Control Unit .................................................. 3-1
I/O Node.................................................................. 3-1
Fastening Spindle ................................................. 3-2
System
This section describes the various components of the
Sure Tork II (STII) system.
Main Control Unit
Main Control Unit
The Main Control Unit assembly consists of the central
processing unit, Input/Output (I/O) card, touch screen
display, and communication ports for remote I/O,
external logic, and networking. User interaction through
the touch screen display permits navigation through
system features. A printer, media converter, or other
RS232 networked device can also be integrated into
the system allowing databasing or processing of
system configurations, statistics, and/or rundown
information.
3-1
I/O Node
The Main Control Unit can be connected to one or up
to four I/O nodes in a daisy-chain configuration. For
each node, there is a Control Logic Interface (CLI)
where a PLC or other logic circuitry is connected. The
external logic connected to this interface
communicates using at least three input signals from
the STII and at least four outputs to the STII. These
signals determine which program to run and when to
execute the cycle. Using this interface, the STII can be
extended to coordinate with other signals such as
those from positioning systems, verification systems,
feeding systems, and other remote devices.
Each Node is also connected to the spindle inputs and
outputs. The Node receives motor speed commands
from the Main Control Unit based on which program is
executed. Nodes pass torque, angle, depth and other
feedback information from the spindle to the Main
Control Unit. Using this feedback in conjunction with
the targets and limits of the active parameter set, the
Main Control Unit controls the servo drive and
determines if the joint being formed is within
specification.
Nodes may be housed in the same enclosure as the
Main Control Unit or may be located remotely. If
outside the main enclosure, the node communicates
via a daisy-chained bus that carries the I/O signals
between the enclosures. Cycle OK or NOK digital
output, network data strings, and Human Machine
Interfaces (HMI) can be displayed as rundown
information at the remote stations.
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An I/O Node is comprised of an I/O Box and a Servo Fastening Spindle

Amplifier. An I/O Box (shown below) collects the input
and output signals to communicate to the Main Control
Unit.
Each I/O Node of the STII is connected to a Fastening
Spindle with a brushless DC motor. The STII can
accommodate many spindle variations.
Torque feedback is provided by a torque transducer.
Angle feedback is provided by an angle encoder.
Vertical position feedback is provided by depth sensors
(proximity or analog.) In addition, for any additional
application requirements, spare inputs can be
configured as needed.

I/O Box
A Servo Amplifier (shown below) is responsible for
controlling the spindle’s DC motor. The amplifier
supplies power to the motor windings and allows the
STII to maintain a constant speed in the motor despite
changing loads on the drive.

Servo Amplifier
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Section 5: Operating Instructions
Section 5: Operating Instructions ............ 5-1
Introduction ........................................................... 5-2
Sub-Sections....................................................... 5-2
5A: General Concepts and Terminology ..........5-2
5B: Software Structure (GUI) .............................5-2
5C: Hardware (CLI) .............................................5-2
5D: Run Window ..................................................5-2
5E: Result Analysis..............................................5-3
5F: Setup...............................................................5-3
5G: Statistics ........................................................5-3
5H: Diagnostics ....................................................5-3
5I: Data Output.....................................................5-3
Section 5A: Concepts & Terminology....5A-1
General Terminology ..........................................5A-1
General Concepts................................................5A-2
Negative Values................................................5A-2
User Accounts...................................................5A-2
Fastening Control Terminology.........................5A-3
Fastening Control Diagrams .............................5A-3
Fastening Control Theory ..................................5A-4
Applications.......................................................5A-4
Screw Program Structure..................................5A-4
Control Loop......................................................5A-5
Cycle Identification............................................5A-5
Screw Program Execution ................................5A-5
Section 5B: Software Structure (GUI) ....5B-1
General .................................................................5B-1
GUI Menu Structure ............................................5B-2
Run Window......................................................5B-2
Setup.................................................................5B-3
Diagnostics........................................................5B-3
Statistics............................................................5B-4
Other GUI Features ..........................................5B-4
GUI Routing Diagram..........................................5B-4
Section 5C: Interface (CLI)......................5C-1
CLI Description....................................................5C-1
CLI Inputs.............................................................5C-2
Automatic Mode ................................................5C-2
Automatic and Manual Modes ........................ 5C-2
Start Cycle.........................................................5C-3
Program Select .................................................5C-3
Automatic Friction Test .................................... 5C-3
External Fault Reset .........................................5C-4
CLI Outputs..........................................................5C-4
Ready To Start ..................................................5C-4
Cycle OK ...........................................................5C-4
Cycle NOK ........................................................5C-4
System OK ........................................................5C-4
Manual Mode Request......................................5C-4
Ready State..........................................................5C-5
5-1
Start Cycle Digital Logic.....................................5C-5
CLI and Error Handling.......................................5C-5
Channel Status Indicators..................................5C-6
Section 5D: Run Window Display .......... 5D-1
General.................................................................5D-1
Cycle Status.........................................................5D-1
OK Results........................................................5D-2
Result Display Parameters ............................. 5D-2
NOK Results .....................................................5D-2
Abnormal Results..............................................5D-3
Digital Depth Results ........................................5D-3
Channel Status Indicators..................................5D-4
Section 5E: Result Analysis ................... 5E-1
General.................................................................5E-1
Cycle Result Data................................................5E-1
Step Display......................................................5E-2
Digital Depth Results ........................................5E-2
Step Status.........................................................5E-3
Step Display Examples ....................................5E-3
Graph ................................................................5E-3
Curve Data Sampling........................................5E-4
Graph Curve Types...........................................5E-4
Input Display ......................................................5E-4
Digital Depth Results ...................................5E-5
Save Overlay .....................................................5E-5
Graph View Setup .............................................5E-5
Triggering Data Collection ...............................5E-6
Cursor Controls .................................................5E-6
Zoom Controls ...................................................5E-6
Interpreting Graphs ...........................................5E-6
Printing Graphs..................................................5E-7
NOK Data..........................................................5E-7
Print .....................................................................5E-8
Update ................................................................5E-8
Toggle View .......................................................5E-8
Section 5F: Setup.....................................5F-1
General................................................................. 5F-1
Main Setup Menu................................................. 5F-1
Setup Structure Overview................................. 5F-2
Parameter Type Summary............................... 5F-2
Entering Setup in Edit Mode............................ 5F-3
Save & Exit......................................................... 5F-3
Backup Files ..................................................... 5F-3
Parameter Print................................................. 5F-4
System Setup ...................................................... 5F-4
System Parameter Editor.................................. 5F-5
User Account Setup .......................................... 5F-6
Channel Setup ..................................................... 5F-7
Channel Parameter Editor ................................ 5F-7
Screw Program Setup......................................... 5F-9
Screw Program Structure................................. 5F-9
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Program Type.................................................. 5F-10
Program Type Hierarchy................................ 5F-10
Result Display Parameters (RDPs).............. 5F-10
Easy Programmer Concepts ......................... 5F-10
Strategies .................................................... 5F-11
Dwell Steps ................................................. 5F-13
Control Loop ............................................... 5F-13
Easy Program Editor ...................................... 5F-14
Easy Programmer Structure.......................... 5F-14
Step Display Overview ................................... 5F-14
Strategy Type ............................................. 5F-15
Parameter Values ...................................... 5F-15
RDPs............................................................ 5F-15
Programming - Step Strategy........................ 5F-15
Programming - Step Parameters.................. 5F-15
Required Parameter Editor....................... 5F-16
Optional Parameter Editor ........................ 5F-17
Programming - Digital Depth .................... 5F-18
Programming - Step RDPs ............................ 5F-18
Easy Programmer Hints and Tips ................ 5F-19
Advanced Program Editor .............................. 5F-21
Advanced Programmer Structure ................. 5F-21
Advanced Programmer Parameters............. 5F-22
Advanced Programmer Hints and Tips........ 5F-23
Result Display Parameter Editor .................... 5F-24
Program Manager........................................... 5F-25
Program Manager Structure.......................... 5F-25
Action Buttons ................................................. 5F-26
Program Display Selection ............................ 5F-26
Program Manager Hints and Tips ................ 5F-27
Section 5G: Statistics ............................. 5G-1
General.................................................................5G-1
Introduction.......................................................5G-1
Types of Statistics.............................................5G-2
Sample Size Disparity ......................................5G-2
Introduction
Due to the nature of content (software driven) for the
STII Operations Manual, Section 5: Operating
Instructions is the largest portion of this publication.
Section 5 is divided into subsections in an effort to
organize topics and assist user navigation. The Table
of contents listed above encompasses all Section 5
sub-sections. The sub-section divisions are as follows:
Sub-Sections
NOTE: Each sub-section title page contains a Table of
Contents that is specific to only that sub-section.
5A: General Concepts and Terminology
This sub-section introduces many key terms and
concepts that are applied throughout the following
chapters of this document.
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Clearing Statistics............................................. 5G-2
Statistical Definitions........................................ 5G-3
Stats Menu........................................................... 5G-3
Population Statistics ......................................... 5G-4
Population Statistics Filtering ......................... 5G-4
Features of the Statistics Window ................. 5G-4
Recursive Statistics .......................................... 5G-5
Updating Recursive Statistics......................... 5G-5
Raw Data.......................................................... 5G-5
Raw Data Navigation ....................................... 5G-6
Raw Data Input Type Display ......................... 5G-6
Raw Data Digital Depth ................................... 5G-6
Section 5H: Diagnostics ......................... 5H-1
General ................................................................ 5H-1
Introduction....................................................... 5H-1
Diagnostics Menu ............................................... 5H-2
I/O Diagnostics ................................................. 5H-2
I/O Diagnostics Hints and Tips ....................... 5H-3
Diagnostic Tests............................................... 5H-3
Friction Test....................................................... 5H-4
Motor Test ......................................................... 5H-4
Log Book .......................................................... 5H-4
Log Book Notes ................................................ 5H-5
System Status .................................................. 5H-5
Section 5I: Data Output ............................ 5I-1
Printer Ports ..........................................................5I-1
User Reports .........................................................5I-1
Auto Result Prints ................................................5I-1
Print Data Formats .............................................5I-2
ASCII and ASCII nl.............................................5I-2
Short.....................................................................5I-3
Binary ...................................................................5I-4
Auto Graph Prints.................................................5I-6
5B: Software Structure (GUI)
This sub-section provides a basic outline of the STII
program and explains the structure of the Graphical
User Interface (GUI). Users can find Menu Tree routing
diagrams to help visualize program structure and assist
in navigation.
5C: Hardware (CLI)
This sub-section discusses the importance of hardware
communication and how it relates to the STII controller.
Many important concepts (Auto/Manual Mode, Ready
State, etc..) are introduced in this sub-section. The
Control Logic Interface (CLI) and how it processes the
digital signals is also explained.
5D: Run Window
This sub-section introduces the Run Window and its
Result Display properties. The Run Window displays
and helps interpret cycle results.
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5E: Result Analysis 5H: Diagnostics

This sub-section covers the program features whose This sub-section discusses the menu options that
purpose is to analyze Cycle Results. These include the compose the Diagnostics section of the GUI.
utilities for Step Display, Graph, and NOK Data. Diagnostic features include: Log Book, I/O Diagnostics,
Diagnostic Tests, and System Status.
5F: Setup
5I: Data Output
This sub-section covers all the setup (system, channel,
screw program) features of the GUI and how these This sub-section explains the Printing features of the
features can be used to configure and maintain the STII (Auto-Print functions.)
STII controller.
5G: Statistics
This sub-section covers the menu options that
compose the Statistics section of the GUI and how its
features can be used for analyzing past Screw Results
and the statistics generated from those results.
Statistics are records of data for the predetermined
Result Display Parameters (RDPs.)
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Section 5A: Concepts and
Terminology
General Terminology...............................5A-1
General Concepts....................................5A-2
Negative Values...................................................5A-2
User Accounts .....................................................5A-2
Fastening Control Terminology .............5A-3
Fastening Control Diagrams ..............................5A-3
General Terminology
Many key terms are applied throughout the following
chapters of this document. It is necessary to define
some of the basic vocabulary used in the subsequent
sections.
User – Refers to the person interacting with the STII
over the Graphical User Interface (GUI). Frequently,
the STII “user” also functions as the individual who is
setting the digital signals to the STII via switches
located on the enclosure. However, in this document,
those signals are referred to as CLI inputs and only
the person at the display is referred to as the “user.”
This distinction is important at times.
Control Logic Interface (CLI) – This set of digital
inputs and outputs provides the means by which an
external logic device, such as a PLC, communicates
with the STII. These signals provide status and
control I/O for executing cycles on the STII while
coordinating the cycles with external events and
remote devices.
Channels – The STII can control up to four tools,
each through a subsystem called an I/O Node. The
term “channel” refers to the I/O Node and spindle
combination. Channels are referenced by a channel
number between one and four. To analyze statistics,
rundown results, diagnostics, or parameters specific
to a single channel, an active channel must be
selected through the Graphical User Interface (GUI).
For example, if the user needs to change the torque
Target of an application running on channel 2, the
user must set the active channel to 2 and then enter
the program editor.
It is important to understand that, since each channel
has its own I/O Node, each channel has its own
Control Logic Interface (CLI). This means channels
can be executing different programs at different
times, and be in different modes.
5A-1
Fastening Control Theory....................... 5A-4
Applications.........................................................5A-4
Screw Program Structure...................................5A-4
Control Loop........................................................5A-5
Cycle Identification .............................................5A-5
Screw Program Execution .................................5A-5
NOTE: If the system is configured for two channels,
channels 3 and 4 are not accessible in the GUI.
Also, note that the number of each node (and
accordingly, its channel number) is not determined
by its order in the daisy chain. Instead, a rotary
switch on the I/O Box designates the channel
number of each node.
Automatic/Manual Mode – Each channel has two
modes of operation, Automatic or Manual.
Automatic Mode is used to put the STII in a state
where it can execute cycles via the CLI. While in
Automatic Mode, most programming/editing features
will not be accessible.
Manual Mode allows the user access to those
features that are not available while executing
cycles. Features that require Manual Mode will be
referred to as “Run Protected”.
Refer to Automatic Mode page 5C-2, for more details on
Automatic and Manual modes.
Torque, Angle, Time, Depth – These are the inputs
from the fastening spindle that are used by the STII’s
control loop to control screw programs. Time is not
an actual signal from the spindle, but for
convenience sake, these four measurement values
are collectively referred to as inputs.
High/Low – These terms are used to describe the
state of digital logic signals. A signal that is off is
referred to as “low” and a signal that is on is referred
to as “high”.
Rising/Falling Edge – These terms are used to
describe a change in the digital logic signal state.
The moment that a signal switches from Low to High
is referred to as the “rising edge”, likewise a signal
change from High to Low is referred to as the “falling
edge.”
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See the following example for an illustration of a digital There are four account levels available to the STII.
signal square wave depicting the changes from Low to They are listed below in hierarchy, from lowest to
High states and identifying the Rising/Falling Edges. highest permissions.
• Operator
Signal
Falling
Edge
• Programmer
High
(on)
• Administrator
• Weber
Signal For every STII, there is permitted to be only one Weber
Low and one Administrator account. The passwords and
(off)
Rising initials for these two accounts are predetermined and
Edge
established before system delivery. Only Weber or
Time
Administrator level users can create Operator or
Programmer accounts.
Digital signal characteristics.
There can be assigned a combination of up to 10
General Concepts accounts for the Operator and/or Programmer level
Many concepts are applied throughout the following access. When establishing Operator/Programmer
chapters of this document. The following is an accounts, each one must be assigned the following
introduction to some of the principles used in the • A two-character name (initials are commonly used)
subsequent sections. • An appropriate password.
Passwords may be from one up to four digits in length
Negative Values and are composed of only real numbers (no letters).
The STII uses positive numbers to convey clockwise Default passwords are set to “1” for Operator level
rotation and negative numbers to convey counter- users and “2” for Programmer level users.
clockwise rotation. This concept applies to motor
speed, rotation angle, and torque.
Below, both positive and negative values for motor
speed, rotation angle, and torque are depicted in a
graph. This graph was produced by a cycle that first
rotated clockwise and then counter-clockwise. Notice
the negative values for all parameters generated by the
clock-wise rotation.

+
-

+
User accounts window.
- The difference between these two types of accounts is
that Operator access is limited to performing screw
+ programming changes only, whereas Programmers are
also permitted to edit system and channel parameters.
- Accounts are useful for tracking user initiated changes
throughout the Graphical User Interface (GUI). If a user
accesses any feature protected by a password or
Graph data depicting positive/negative values. saves any changes while logged in, an entry is added
User Accounts to the logbook with the users name, the appropriate
timestamp, and a description of the action preformed.
To ensure safety and reliability, certain features on the
STII are protected by user accounts. Some examples Refer to User Account Setup page 5F-6, for details on
of protected features are the editing of parameters or establishing or editing user accounts.
the clearing of statistic data.
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Undershot (n.), Undershoot (v.) – When an input

Fastening Control Terminology
Throughout the following chapters of this document,
many key terms are used as they apply to fastening
cycles executing programs. The following is a list of
some key fastening control terminology.
value is less than its minimum Limit. For example, If
a step requires an angle input between 90 and 180
degrees at the end of a tighten procedure, but the
final reading was only 80 degrees, the angle is said
to have been Undershot.

Screw Cycle – The process of applying torque to a
fastener.
Screw Program – The parameter set executed in a
Screw Cycle.
Screw Step – Screw Programs are divided into 25
sections called Screw Steps. Each step is defined by
a set of parameters (limits, motor speed, etc.)
Strategy – Each Screw Step has a strategy type. A
step’s strategy type determines the goal of the step.
For example, a Screw Step requiring a fastener to be
tightened to 1.0 Nm would be defined as a Torque
Strategy.
Control/Monitor – These terms further define
Prevailing Torque – The torque required to run a
nut down against the joint. Prevailing Torque is more
noticeable when using fasteners that contain any
type of silicone or plastic inserts. Prevailing Torque is
not proportional to the preload in the fastener.
Seating Torque – The final torque value achieved at
the completion of a fastening process.
Fastening Control Diagrams
The following diagrams demonstrate some of the terms
just described.
Seating Torque

Strategy as it applies to torque and angle. Control

method uses a torque/angle input as a Target.
Monitor method checks the input to see that it falls Prevailing Torque
within certain Limits. For example, a step that drives
a fastener to a Target torque of 1.0 Nm while
tightening 90 degrees uses an Angle Control/ Torque
Torque

Snug Torque
Monitor strategy. A strategy that drives a fastener to
1.0 Nm and then checks that the rotation of the step
did not exceed 90 degrees uses a Torque
Control/Angle Monitor strategy. Time

Target – Target is an input value that must be Torque curve demonstrating Prevailing, Snug, and Seating Torques.
measured in order for an application to proceed in
the fastening process. If a step’s Target is not
achieved, the step will be NOK and the screw
program will not advance and/or complete.
Snug Torque – Snug Torque is the point at which
Torque

Snug Torque
the stretching/elongation portion of the fastening
process begins. It is the torque where the
compressive load is induced. This torque is
Angle Target
sometimes referred to as threshold torque.
Limits – Limits are the upper (maximum) and lower Start angle
accumulation
Angle

(minimum) boundaries that are permitted for a

monitored input value. Minimum Limits are only
checked at the end of a step, while maximum Limits
Time
are continuously checked.
Torque and angle curves demonstrating Snug Torque and Angle Control
Overshot (n.), Overshoot (v.) – When an input strategy.
value is greater than its maximum Limit. For
example, driving a fastener at 3000 RPM into a hard
joint while attempting to use a small torque tolerance
will likely result in a torque Overshot because the
system is unable to respond quickly enough to stop
the process in time.
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Angle Target
Angle Max
Fastening Control Theory
Angle Min
Certain concepts portrayed in this chapter apply only to
fastening cycles executing Easy Program. The
Angle

following provides a brief introduction to some of the

fastening control theory used in the subsequent
Torque Max sections.
Torque Min Advanced concepts that include executing steps out of
sequence and forcing OK/NOK conditions are available
Torque

Snug Torque as Advanced Programming features, but will be

intentionally overlooked because they are exceptions
Time to normal operation and seldom used.
Torque and angle curves of an Angle Control/Torque Monitor strategy.
Applications
The STII incorporates several features that can be
Angle Max
Angle Target
used in combination to suit an application. For
Angle Min instance, the controller can:
• Control and monitor torque and angle for critical
Angle

joints
• Incorporate multiple watchdog timers to monitor
cycle time limits
Torque Max
• Perform self-tapping applications
Torque Min • Perform applications with prevailing torque fasteners
• Perform speed changes at depth and torque inputs
Torque

Snug Torque
Torque • Check for minimum torques to verify the presence of
Overshot
fastener features
Time
Torque and angle curves of an Angle Control/Torque Monitor strategy
Screw Program Structure
demonstrating a torque Overshot. This cycle would normally end as soon as
the Overshot occurred.
A Screw Program is a series of programmable sets of
parameters that the STII executes to control a
fastening application. Screw Programs on the STII are
segmented into Screw Steps. Each program may have
Angle Max
Angle Target
up to 25 Screw Steps. Normally steps are executed
Angle Min sequentially. The STII completes steps one at a time,
using the parameters defined within the step to control
the Screw Cycle.
Angle

Below is an abstract view of a simple Screw Program

Torque Max comprised of only two steps.
Step 1 Step 2
Torque Min
Torque

Snug Torque Drive until Depth Tighten to

Torque Strategy Sensor ON 1.0 Nm
Undershot

Time Motor
40% 20%
Torque and angle curves of an Angle Control/Torque Monitor strategy Speed
demonstrating a torque Undershot. This cycle would normally end as soon
as the Undershot occurred. Max Torque: 0.5 Nm Max Angle: 360 deg.
Limits Execution Time: 3 sec. Execution time: 1 sec.

Flags and
Flow of None None
Control

Refer to Screw Program Setup page 5F-9, for details about

program definitions, creation, and editing.
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Control Loop Screw Program Execution

The STII records Cycle Results while processing a 2 A Screw Cycle begins by initializing the process. This
kHz Control Loop. is done using the information found in the Setup
section of the GUI. This includes transducer and depth
Begin
(execute sensor configuration information. Before executing a
step 1)
screw program, the STII briefly performs a pre-cycle
No calibration test to ensure that the transducer is
functioning properly.
Error State Max limit Target input Proceed to
No No
found? overshot? measured? next step
Refer to Transducer Checks page 7-4, for details concerning
the Pre-Cycle Check.
Yes No

Once initialization is complete, a program is ready to

Min limit
run. The fastening process starts with the STII
Yes Yes No Last Step?
undershot? executing the first screw step of the active program.
The program will proceed systematically, as long as
Yes each step’s Target and Limit parameters are met. If
Exit
Exit
either the Target settings are not reached or the Limit
Program Exit
with Error
Program
with NOK
Yes Program settings are out of bounds, the program will exit and
(NOK) with OK
subsequent steps will not execute. This is called an
NOK cycle. Except for special cases within advanced
programming, each step must satisfy its defined
Done parameters in order for a program to be an OK cycle.
Control Loop process flow chart.
CLI
During the Control Loop cycle, the STII measures Start and Program
inputs, compares Limits, checks for Targets, and sets Select Signals
motor outputs at a frequency of 2 kHz. At each iteration
of this 2 kHz loop, the STII stores the values of the
following signals: torque, angle and depth as inputs
from the spindle, and motor speed as an output to the Fastening
Screw Program Screw Process I/O
spindle. This collection of values is then stored and
Memory Cycle Digital and Analog I/O
used for the display of graph curves versus time. Screw Steps
Control (Torque, Angle,
Time, Depth)
Minimum Limits are only checked at the end of a step
and so it is possible that during the step, inputs can go
below the established minimum Limits. Maximum
Configuration
Limits, on the other hand, are continuously checked Information
using the Control Loop. Transducer and
Depth Sensor
Cycle Identification Information

Every cycle run on the STII is automatically assigned a

unique cycle number. The numbers are continuously
assigned by the STII by an escalating counter that
allocates over two billion numbers before resetting to
zero. These numbers offer a means for the controller
as well as the user to identify rundown results/data with
a specific cycle. Many STII features such as Auto
Printing, Statistics, Graph, and Step Display utilize the
cycle numbers as a method for organizing, sorting, and
manipulating the data associated with each cycle
rundown.
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Section 5B: Software Structure (GUI)

General .....................................................5B-1
GUI Menu Structure .................................5B-2
Run Window.........................................................5B-2
Setup ....................................................................5B-3
Diagnostics..........................................................5B-3
Statistics ..............................................................5B-4
Other GUI Features .............................................5B-4
GUI Routing Diagram .............................. 5B-4

General
To become proficient at manipulating the various
features provided by the STII, it is important that the
user has a firm understanding of the Graphical User
Interface (GUI) structure. The organization of the GUI
structure is based on a “menu tree” type configuration
that resembles an upside-down tree.
When applying this “menu tree” concept to the GUI, the
“root” is the Run Window. The Run Window is the base
and starting point for all navigation through the
Graphical User Interface. There are several sub-menus
(or branches) accessible from the Run Window, and
these lead to various utilities such as parameter editors
and statistical displays that form the “leaves” of the
tree.

Root Run

Leaf Branch Branch Utility Menu Menu

Leaf Branch Leaf Utility Menu Utility

Leaf Leaf Utility Utility

Example of a typical menu tree struture. Example of GUI menu tree structure.
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Run
Window

Setup Diag.
Step NOK Stats
Graph Main Main
Display Data Menu
Menu Menu

Screw
Channel System
Parameter Prog Backup Population Recursive Raw
Setup Setup
Print Setup Files Statistics Statistics Data
Menu Menu
Menu

Channel System User Screw Display

Program Log I/O Diagnos. System
Parameter Parameter Account Program Parameter
Manager Book Diag. Tests Status
Editor Editor Setup Editor Editor

Figure 5B-1 GUI menu tree structure

GUI Menu Structure Run Window

Figure 5B-1 represents the complete GUI menu tree Run Window — This window displays the channel
structure. There are several concepts depicted in the specific results of each completed cycle. The channel
diagram to note: sub-display contains the program that was executed,
the status of that cycle, and up to four parameter
• The Run Window is the base point or “root” for all
values. To set the active channel from the Run
GUI navigation. This is the main window where the
Window, the user presses the white background
user can view result feedback as cycles complete.
inside the desired channel’s sub-window. The sub-
• There are three utilities or “leaves” accessible from window is then highlighted with a blue border to
the Run Window. They are Step Display, Graph indicate that it is now the active channel.
View, and NOK Data. These utilities can be used to
analyze the result feedback in more detail.
• There are three menu systems or “branches”
accessible from the Run Window. They are Setup,
Blue border
Diagnostics, and Statistics. Each branch for the indicates active
Statistics or Diagnostics menu leads to several channel.
utilities. The Setup menu, the largest section of the
GUI, has even more sub-menu options (or multiple
branches) within its main menu. Each Setup branch
leads to its own corresponding utilities.
• Options accessible from the main Run Window, are
color-coded. The color scheme identifies menu
location within the GUI and corresponds to the actual
border color on the touch screen display.

Four channel Run Window display.

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From the Run Window, the user can access the Step
Display, Graph, or NOK Data windows to see Setup
additional feedback for the last completed cycle.

Refer to Run un Window Display page 5D-1, for further

explanation of the Run Window and its features.

Setup selection from the Run Window.

Graph, Step, and NOK Data selection from the Run Window.
Step Display — This window displays the result
values from each step of the last completed cycle for
the active channel. Using this window, the user can
analyze torque, angle, depth, and execution time
data on a step-by-step basis.
Refer to Step Display page 5E-2, for further explanation of
this window and its features.
Graph — This window displays a trace of motor
speed output, torque, angle, and depth inputs
graphed against time for the last cycle(s) of the active
channel.
This menu-based section of the interface supplies the
user with the facilities to configure the STII. The STII's
hardware configuration must match the tool that is
connected to it. Flags for controlling display
preferences, networking settings, printing selections,
statistics, self-diagnostics, and other features are
located in this section. Screw Programs parameters
and User Account data can be created and edited in
this section.
Refer to Setup page 5F-1, for further explanation of the
Setup Menu and its features.
Diagnostics

Refer to Graph page 5E-3, for further explanation of this

window and its features.

NOK Data — This window displays the results of the

last 10 fastening failures for the selected Screw
Program. It is useful for analyzing an NOK fastening
process that only occurs occasionally.

Refer to NOK Data page 5E-7, for further explanation of this

window and its features.

Diagnostics selection from the Run Window.

Located in the Diagnostics section of the interface are
the following:
• Utilities used to check that the inputs and outputs of
the system are functioning properly.
• Features used to verify signals and logic.
• Options for turning and checking the servo drive and
spindle.
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• A Log Book that is available to view a list of pertinent
events.
Refer to Diagnostics page 5H-1, for further explanation of
the Diagnostics Menu and its features.
Statistics
Statistics selection from the Run Window.
This section of the interface is used to view the
statistics calculated from the individual cycle results.
There are two types of statistics analysis, Population
Statistics and Recursive Statistics.
Refer to Statistics page 5G-1, for further explanation of the
Statistics Menu and its features.
Other GUI Features
Context Sensitive Help — In most major windows of
the GUI there is a “Help” button that can be used to
get context sensitive help. The “Help” button is
highlighted gray and when selected, a sub-window
appears that provides a brief explanation of the
features available within the current window.
Help button selection from the Run Window.
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Active Data Sets — In addition to the GUI having an
active channel, it also has an active Screw Program.
For example, a user sets the active program of
channel three to program 8. Next, the user goes to
channel two (now the active channel) to edit
parameters of a different program (for example,
program 4). Even though channel three is no longer
the active channel, it does still have an active
program (program 8.) If the user returns to channel
three, the active program would still be program 8.
NOTE: The active Screw Program is independent from the
parameter set selected via the CLI.
Menus — When a GUI display contains the label of
“menu” in its title (examples: Setup menu, Statistics
menu), this informs the user that there are more
utilities or parameter editors available for that section.
From these menu windows, the user may select the
active data set and proceed to more utilities and/or
editors.
GUI Routing Diagram
The following two pages provide another approach to
displaying the GUI menu structure.
NOTE: If you are using the electronic version of this
document it may be helpful to print the following two
pages on a color printer. The diagram of a color-
coded menu tree is useful in relating the screen
colors to program functions.
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Real Time Cycle Analysis

Run Window

NOK Data Step View Graph View

Diagnosis
Stat Menu Menu

Viewing and
Clearing of Diagnosis of
Statistics and Hardware, I/O,
Individual Diagnostics Events, and
Raw Data Results Tests Errors

I/O Diagnostics
Population
Statistics

Status Window

Recursive Log Book

Statistics
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Sure Tork II Graphical Interface Structure

System Setup
Main Setup Menu System Param
Menu Editor

System Specific
View, Edit, Print
Parameters User Accounts
Configuration Data

Channel Setup Channel Param

Menu Editor

Channel
Specific
Parameters

Screw Program
Screw Prog.
Configuration
Setup Menu
rdParameter
Editor

Easy Program Advanced Program

Editor Program Editor Manager
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Section 5C: Interface (CLI)
CLI Description ........................................5C-1
CLI Inputs .................................................5C-2
Automatic Mode ..................................................5C-2
Automatic and Manual Modes ..........................5C-2
Start Cycle............................................................5C-3
Program Select ....................................................5C-3
Automatic Friction Test .....................................5C-3
External Fault Reset............................................5C-4
CLI Outputs ..............................................5C-4
Ready To Start .....................................................5C-4
CLI Description
To torque a fastener the STII must execute a Screw
Cycle. Of course, the STII can torque other types of
fasteners, such as nuts and threaded inserts, but the
tightening process will be referred to in this document
as a Screw Cycle. A Screw Cycle is initiated when the
STII receives a Start Cycle signal. This signal can be a
digital input on the Control Logic Interface (CLI), or it
can be provided through the Graphical User Interface
(GUI). Starting a Screw Cycle through the CLI is the
common practice used under normal automated
assembly conditions.
CLI signals are usually delivered by means of a cable
that protects the individual wires. The bulkhead
connection of the cable is located on either the Main
Control Unit or a remote I/O Node enclosure.
Bulkhead connection of a CLI cable.
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Cycle OK ..............................................................5C-4
Cycle NOK ............................................................5C-4
System OK ...........................................................5C-4
Manual Mode Request ........................................5C-4
Ready State.............................................. 5C-5
Start Cycle Digital Logic ......................... 5C-5
CLI and Error Handling ........................... 5C-5
Channel Status Indicators ...................... 5C-6
The other end of the cable contains the individual
signal wires. These wires should be connected to the
correct input sources and output destinations, such as
a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
NOTE: Labeling of the individual CLI wires can aid in
installation, diagnosis, or troubleshooting.
Refer to the circuit identification chart shown in Figure
5C-1 for a complete listing of the CLI signals. This
chart identifies CLI wires by name and provides
association for each circuit’s color, I/O type, and
function.
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Name Color I/O Function

Auto/Manual (Automatic Mode) BLK/WHT Input Select between Automatic or Manual Mode.

Start (Start Cycle) GRN/BLK Input Execute a Screw Cycle.

Prgrm Sel 1 (Program Select 1) RED/BLK/WHT Input Bit 1 of binary format program selection.

Prgrm Sel 2 (Program Select 2) WHT/RED/BLK Input Bit 2 of binary format program selection.

Prgrm Sel 4 (Program Select 4) BLU/WHT Input Bit 4 of binary format program selection.

Prgrm Sel 8 (Program Select 8) BLK Input Bit 8 of binary format program selection.

Prgrm Sel 16 (Program Select 16) GRN/WHT Input Bit 16 of binary format program selection.

Depth 1 RED/GRN Input Digital depth sensor 1

Depth 2 BLK/RED/WHT Input Digital depth sensor 2

External Fault Reset RED/GRN/WHT Input Remove STII from error state if cause or error resolved.

System Ready (Ready To Start) BLU/BLK Output STII is ready to accept Start Cycle input.

Driving NOK (Cycle NOK) GRN/BLK/WHT Output Last executed cycle was NOK.

Driving OK (Cycle OK) ORN/BLK/WHT Output Last executed cycle was OK.

System OK BLU/BLK/WHT Output STII is not in an error state.

High Torque ORN/GRN Output High Torque

Low Angle BLU Output Low Angle

Low Torque ORN Output Low Torque

Figure 5C-1 CLI circuit identification chart
(NOTE: The column identifing I/O status is in respect to the STII, not the external device.)

CLI Inputs Automatic and Manual Modes

CLI inputs are in relation to the STII controller, not the
external device. Circuit names from the chart shown in
Figure 5C-1 will be highlighted using bold text.

Automatic Mode
This signal determines whether the STII is in Automatic
or Manual mode. A high signal on this input requests
the controller to go into Automatic Mode.

Four channel Run Window display showing both Automatic and Manual
mode indicators.
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Automatic Mode - (Automatic Mode = on) This mode
allows the STII to accept start signals through the CLI
and then execute a cycle. Certain features in the GUI
are prohibited while in Automatic Mode, for instance,
the editing of parameters is not permitted while in
Automatic Mode.
Manual Mode - (Automatic Mode = off) This mode
allows the user full access of parameters and Run
Protected features in the STII. While in Manual Mode
the Ready to Start signal will be low and no cycles can
be run. Features in the GUI that are Run Protected are
only accessible in Manual Mode. Run Protected
sections/features are:
• Setup (excluding view only mode)
• I/O Diagnostics
• Diagnostic Tests
• Save Overlay within Graph
• Clearing of Statistics
• Manual start
The purpose of the two modes is to restrict actions that
should not be performed while the system is executing
cycles. The STII will set the channel to the mode
indicated on its Automatic Mode signal, if the user is
not accessing a feature that prevents starting cycles. In
this manner, the STII can arbitrate what features can
be safely used at a given time. In other words, the STII
will allow the CLI to execute cycles only if the user is
ready, and it will only allow the user to use certain
features if the CLI is ready (it sets Automatic Mode
signal low).
If a user attempts to enter a Run Protected feature
while in Auto Mode, they are presented with a Manual
Mode Request pop-up window. This window provides a
method (sets the Manual Mode Request output signal
high) for requesting the Automatic Mode input signal
to be set low, and thus, enabling user access (Run
Protected features).
Refer to Manual Mode Request page 5C-4, for a description
the Manual Mode Request signal.
Each channel has its own Automatic/Manual state. It is
possible for one channel to be running cycles (in
Automatic Mode) while another is accessing parameter
setup (in Manual Mode).
Start Cycle
A rising edge on the Start Cycle signal will execute the
active Screw Program. The active program is selected
using the Program Select digital inputs. The Start
Cycle input is ignored if the Ready to Start output is
low. The Start Cycle signal must be held high
throughout the Screw Cycle, otherwise the cycle will be
stopped and the result will be NOK.
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Program Select
This group of signals establishes the current program
number using a binary format. The program number is
issued according to the combination of signals
received.
The formula for converting the individual binary
Program Select inputs to a decimal number is as
follows:
0 1 2 3
(Prog1 * 2 ) + (Prog2 * 2 ) + (Prog4 * 2 ) + (Prog8 * 2 )
4
+ (Prog16 * 2 )
Where Prog1, Prog2, Prog4, Prog8, and Prog16 are
set to values of one (1) or zero (0), depending on the
corresponding Program Select input.
As an example, setting the current program to Program
25 would require the following Program Select inputs.
Input Value
Prog Select 1 1
Prog Select 2 0
Prog Select 4 0
Prog Select 8 1
Prog Select 16 1
These inputs generate a binary coded number (also
called Binary Coded Decimal) of 10011, which by
applying the binary formula equates to 25.
-or-
0 1 2 3 4
1*(2 ) + 0*(2 ) + 0*(2 ) + 1*(2 ) + 1*(2 )
= 1 + 0 + 0 + 8 + 16
= 25
Automatic Friction Test
By setting the current program to Screw Program 0 (all
Program Select signals low), the STII performs an
Automatic Friction Test.
During a friction test, the controller rotates the bit
clockwise and counter-clockwise while measuring
torque. The friction test program fails if the torque
exceeds a certain tolerance. Cycle OK and Cycle
NOK are set just as they are with a normal program. It
is up to the external logic (PLC) to take action
depending upon the result of the cycle.
The parameters for controlling the Automatic Friction
Test are located in the Channel Parameter Editor.
Refer to Channel Parameter Editor page 5F-7.
There is also a Manual Friction Test which is run
through the Diagnostics section of the GUI.
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Refer to Diagnostic Tests page 5H-3, for the Friction Test.
External Fault Reset
This signal prompts the STII to attempt to clear any
errors that have been detected by the STII’s error
handling system.
For example, if a PLC detects a fault has occurred
(System OK is low), it may set the External Fault
Reset to high. System OK will only go high If the
condition causing the fault is fixed.
NOTE: This feature should be used with caution, since it
may not be known what type of error has occurred
by using just the control interface.
Refer to Error Handling System page 7-1, for further
explanation of faults/error conditions.
CLI Outputs
CLI outputs are in relation to the STII controller, not the
external device. Circuit names from the chart shown in
Figure 5C-1 will be highlighted using bold text.
Ready To Start
This signal tells the PLC that the STII is ready to
receive a Cycle Start Signal. The Ready To Start
signal is set high when Automatic Mode input is set
and the STII is not in a Run Protected feature. If the
Ready To Start signal is high, the STII is said to be in
the Ready State.
Cycle OK
This signal is set high when a Screw Program
completes its cycle with all inputs within Limits and
without any errors. During a Screw Cycle this signal is
low.
Cycle NOK
This signal is set high when a Screw Program does not
complete its cycle. NOK signals can result from
process failure, communication errors, user stoppage,
or aborted cycles. During a Screw Cycle this signal is
low.
System OK
This signal is set low when there is an error detected
by the STII. For instance, if the transducer cable is
unplugged, this signal is low. When this signal is low,
then Ready to Start is also set low.
This signal can be used by the PLC as an alarm/alert
to the operator. The machine can than be shutdown,
inspected, and the source of the error found. Even with
the error corrected, the System OK remains low until a
rising edge occurs on either the External Fault Reset
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or Automatic Mode signals. The Error Handling
System is responsible for setting the System OK
signal.
Refer to Error Handling System page 7-1, for further
explanation of faults/error conditions.
Manual Mode Request
This signal is set high when the user is requesting
access to a Run Protected section of the GUI that is
currently in Automatic Mode. This provides a method
for the STII to ask the outside logic device (PLC) to
drop (set low) the Automatic Mode input signal.
When a user attempts to enter a Run Protected feature
while in Auto Mode, they are presented with a Manual
Mode Request pop-up window. According to what GUI
section the user is attempting to access, the Manual
Mode request window offers the following options:
Cancel: At this time, the user does not wish to
interrupt Automatic Mode on this feature.
View Only: User chooses to enter the feature in
View Only Mode. The feature remains in Automatic
Mode and user functions are restricted.
Manual: Set the Manual Mode Request output signal
high, attempting to remove the controller from
Automatic Mode and allow full user access. If
Manual Mode Request fails, the user is prompted to
either “retry” (keep output signal high) or “cancel”
(lower Manual Request output signal).
NOTE: Some Run Protected sections require all channels
to be in Manual Mode. Any Manual Request
performed on these sections, sets the Manual Mode
output signal high for each channel. Request results
may vary according to the channel’s availability.
Run Protected sections/features are: Setup, I/O
Diagnostics, Diagnostic Tests, Save Overlay within
Graph, and clearing of Statistics. The following is an
example of a Manual Mode Request pop-up window
resulting from a user selection for a Stats clear.
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Example of a Manual Mode Request pop-up window.
Refer to Automatic and Manual Modes page 5C-2, for an
explanation of the differences between these mode states.
Ready State
To execute cycles initiated over the CLI, the STII must
be in a Ready State. The STII will only execute Screw
Cycles on a channel that is not in any of the following
conditions:
• Busy controlling a Screw Cycle.
• Interacting with the user through the GUI (Manual
Mode – Run Protected Features).
• Idle, because of an error condition or an invalid
configuration.
• Disabled by the user in System Setup.
There are certain sections and/or features of the GUI
that can only be accessed while in Manual Mode.
These are defined as Run Protected sections/features.
These include: Setup (excluding view only mode), I/O
Diagnostics, Diagnostic Tests, Save Overlay within
Graph, and clearing of Statistics.
Configuration violations and errors can include the
following: selection of an empty Screw Program with
the CLI, programming that has an empty first step,
Depth type disagreement between the program and
channel parameters, and any system or channel
errors.
The STII indicates that it is in the Ready State by:
• Setting the Ready To Start digital output on the CLI
to high.
• Updating the Ready Status Indicator in the Run
Window.
The ready indicator shows when the controller is ready
or if not, the conditions preventing it.
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Four channel Run Window display showing possible conditions of the
Ready indicator.
The indicator is arbitrated by the Automatic Mode
digital input. This signal provides a “handshake”
between the STII and external entities (such as the
CLI.) When the Automatic Mode signal is low, the
STII is in Manual Mode.
If the STII is in the Ready State, it sets the Ready To
Start output high and waits for a rising edge (low to
high transition) on the Start Cycle digital input. At that
time, the STII executes the program selected on the
Program Select digital inputs on the CLI.
Start Cycle Digital Logic
To integrate all the CLI signals that form the logic for
controlling a Screw Cycle, perform the following steps:
• Set Automatic Mode signal high.
• Set the Program Select signals to indicate the
desired program number.
• Wait until Ready To Start is high.
• Give a rising edge on Start Cycle. (Cycle OK and
Cycle NOK should go low.)
• Wait until either Cycle OK or Cycle NOK is high.
This signifies the end of the cycle.
NOTE: The Ready To Start signal goes low while the STII
is in cycle. However this should not be used as an
indication that the controller is in cycle. In addition, a
rising edge on the Ready To Start signal should not
be used as an indication that the controller has
finished a cycle.
There are other influences on the Ready To Start
signal besides the “in cycle” or “out of cycle” status of
the controller. For example, if a transducer error occurs
during the cycle, the Ready To Start signal will stay
low after the cycle completes. For this reason, only
Cycle OK and Cycle NOK signals should be used for
“in cycle” indication.
It is not necessary to use the System OK signal output
in the logic for executing a cycle. Ready To Start
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already takes the System OK status into account. The
System OK signal is meant to be used as an alarm to
external devices that there is a problem with the control
system.
The Cycle OK and Cycle NOK signals are initially
both low when the system is powered up.
CLI and Error Handling
Both Automatic Mode and External Fault Reset
inputs can be used for clearing the STII from an error
state (System OK signal is low).
Refer to Error Handling System page 7-1, for further
explanation of faults/error conditions.
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Channel Status Indicators
The two indicators located at the bottom of each
channel sub-window in the Run Window are useful for
verifying that the CLI I/O is correct before starting a
cycle. The two indicators are the Ready State indicator
and the Auto/Manual indicator.
Four channel Run Window display showing possible conditions of the
channel status indicators (Ready State indicator and Auto/Manual
indicator).
The Ready State indicator is either:
• Displayed in green with the term Ready, when the
channel is able to execute a cycle (Ready To Start
is high).
• Displayed in red with a condition abbreviation (what
is keeping the channel from the ready state), when
the channel is not able to execute a cycle.
The Ready State indicator also displays the program
number as designated by the Program Select signals.
The program number is located on the left side of the
indicator and is displayed as “Pn”, where n is the
number of the current program. If the Program Select
signals are set to 0 for the friction test, the program
number will be identified as “Frict” on the Ready State
indicator.
The Auto/Manual indicator displays whether the
channel is in Automatic or Manual Mode. When in
Manual Mode, the indicator is dark blue. When in
Automatic Mode, the indicator is cyan (light blue).
Below are some examples of the indicators in various
states. Note, the blue “NOK Data” button is not a
channel status indicator and has no significance in this
section.
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Examples of the channel status indicators (Ready State indicator and
Auto/Manual indicator).
Possible Ready State indicator values:
• Ready — The channel will execute a cycle if a rising
edge is provided to the Start Cycle input.
• Invalid Prog — The current program is empty (step
one has not been programmed).
• Tool Error — The Error Handler has detected an
error in the system or channel.
• Config Error — The Depth Type of the current
program is not the same as the Depth Type of the
channel.
• Blocked — The user is in a Run Protected section.
• Not Auto — All criteria are met except Automatic
Mode signal is low.
NOTE: Since fastening and networking take priority over
displaying indicators, changes effecting indicator
states (signal status) may not update immediately.
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Section 5D: Run Window Display

General .....................................................5D-1
Cycle Status .............................................5D-1
OK Results ...........................................................5D-2
Result Display Parameters ...............................5D-2
NOK Results ........................................................5D-2
Abnormal Results ...............................................5D-3
Digital Depth Results ..........................................5D-3
Channel Status Indicators ...................... 5D-4

General
The main Run Window is partitioned into one sub-
window for each available channel. The number of
channels (1 to 4 channels are possible) is determined
through the system setup.
If all steps of a program complete within specifications,
the program’s Cycle Status is set to OK. However, if a
program is unable to perform all steps successfully
(failure to meet any step’s defined criteria), the Cycle
Status is set to NOK. If a program exits a cycle
abnormally, the Cycle Status is set to one of six
possible error values.

NOTE: In advanced programming, it is possible to force a

Channel 1 Channel 3
Display Display step’s OK/NOK status to permit program
continuation. This method along with the use of
internal “jumps” can be used to prevent an overall
successful operation from being labeled NOK.

Below, Channels 1 and 2 are examples of OK Cycle

Status. Channel 4 depicts an NOK Cycle Status, while
Channel 2 Channel 4 Channel 3 displays an Error Cycle Status.
Display Display

Four channel Run Window display.

As Screw Cycles are completed, the Run Window
displays information about each cycle within the
corresponding channel sub-window.

Cycle Status
The information displayed within the Run Window may
vary depending on the outcome of a Screw Cycle. The
overall outcome of a Screw Program is called its Cycle
Status.
Every cycle executed on the STII produces a Cycle Four channel Run Window display showing each channel’s Cycle Status
Status. These status values are displayed in the Run and rundown results.
Window, the Graph View, and the Step View. The Step
View and Graph View windows show more detailed
result Information for the last cycles to be executed.
Cycle Status can be OK, NOK, or defined by an
abnormal error.
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OK Results
If a cycle completes successfully (Cycle Status is OK),
the Run Window displays up to five lines of information
concerning the OK cycle. This information contains the
following:
• Channel number
• Program number
• OK status
• Program name
• Up to three RDPs (Result Display Parameters)
The program executed
and its status
Name of the program
Value of rdParameter 1
Value of rdParameter 2
Value of rdParameter 3
(if one were selected)
Result Display Parameters
Every program may have up to three Result Display
Parameters (RDPs). The user may determine not only
the type of value to be displayed, but also where (from
what step of the program) that value is obtained. These
designations define how the RDP will display for an OK
cycle. RDPs are displayed as follows: Step Number,
RDP Type, and Recorded Value.
For the previous OK result example, the first RDP is a
1.136 Nm torque reading taken from step 3. In
addition, from step 3, the second RDP is a 7.50 degree
angle reading. Notice for this particular program, the
user did not assign a possible third RDP and hence, no
third parameter is displayed.
RDP values can be of the following types:
• Torque
• Angle
• Time
• Depth
RDPs can be assigned to any of a program’s possible
25 steps.
RDPs are also used by the STII for statistics and
Automatic Result Printing. Therefore, RDPs have
influences in three different portions of the STII.
Refer to Result Display Parameter Editor page 5F-26 or
Programming - Step RDPs page 5F-18, for more
information on establishing a program's RDPs.
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NOK Results
If a cycle is completed unsuccessfully (Cycle Status is
NOK), the Run Window displays up to six lines of
information about the cycle. This information contains
the following:
• Channel number
• Program number
• NOK status
• Step number where program failed
• NOK values
• Any RDPs assigned to the failed step
The program executed
and its status
Step where the
program failed
Torque result value of
the failed step
Angle result value of
the failed step
Time result value of
the failed step (was
within limits)
Depth result value of
the failed step (was
within limits)
Every value displayed for an NOK Cycle Status is from
the step where the program failed. Only input values
that caused the NOK cycle are displayed, unless a
value is designated as an RDP for that particular step.
NOK values (results that violate program defined limits)
can be of the following types:
• Torque
• Angle
• Time
• Depth
All NOK values are displayed in red text and are
preceded by a symbol indicating type of Limit broken.
A plus (+) symbol in front of the NOK value indicates
that the recorded input exceeded its maximum Limit
(an Overshot.) A minus (-) symbol in front of the NOK
value indicates that the recorded input was less than
its minimum Limit (an Undershot.) Any RDPs that
were within Limits for the NOK step are displayed in
black text.
For the previous NOK result example, there is a torque
Overshot of 1.418 Nm and an angle Undershot of
13.00 degrees that occurred during step three of the
program. The output shown could occur, for instance, if
the step had an angle Target of 30 degrees, an angle
minimum Limit of 20 degrees, and a torque maximum
Limit of 1.4 Nm. Notice for this particular step, there
are no RDP values or NOK values for time or depth.
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Abnormal Results Digital Depth Results

If a cycle is interrupted by an abnormal event, such as Result values for Digital Depth inputs are displayed
an error, the Run Window displays six lines of differently than that for torque, angle, time, and Analog
information about the cycle. This information contains Depth (these inputs are displayed as floating point
the following: numbers). Instead, Digital Depth values take the form
• Channel number of (d1,d2), where d1 is the result of the first depth
• Program number sensor and d2 is the result of the second depth sensor.
• Error type identification The depth result values can be represented as follows:
• Step number where event occurred • on – The depth sensor was on upon exit of the
• The input values when the event occurred step.
• off – The depth sensor was off upon exit of the
step.
The program executed
and type of event • d.c. – Abbreviation for “don’t care.” The step
criteria does not need to take into account any
Step number where Digital Depth signals. Any time a Digital Depth
event occurred parameter is set to d.c., the result for that depth
All input types when sensor will also be set to that value.
event occured • n.a. – (only for d2 – the second Digital Depth
sensor). If a channel is configured to have only one
depth sensor, the value of d2 is always “n.a.”
In the example, Channel 1 experienced an I/O error Digital Depth OK results are preceded by the step
while executing step 2 of program 1. Notice, the last number of the Screw Program. Digital Depth NOK
recorded input values are listed from when the process results are preceded by an Undershot (-) symbol. The
aborted. following depicts some examples of Run Window
Digital Depth displays.
Error Types
The events that can cause this type of premature exit
from a screw program are (values in parenthesis - run
window on-screen display / data string code):
Not Executed (Not Executed / Err0)
Loop Error (Loop Err / Err1) – Too many
conditional branches (jumps) have caused the STII
to end the cycle. (Advanced level programming only) NOTE: When Digital Depth results are NOK results, they
are always shown as an Undershot. This is because
Stopped Cycle (Stopped / Err2) – The Start Cycle of the STII’s “in state”/”out of state” method of
signal on the CLI has been set low before the treating Digital Depth.
completion of a cycle. (PLC abort)
Torque Error (Tq. Err / Err3) – The protection
torque has been exceeded. This value is a channel
Parameter.
Transducer Calibration Error (Cal. Err / Err4) –
The torque measurement device may need
calibration, or a proper connection does not exist.
Communication Error (I/O Err / Err5) – Signals to
an I/O Node have been lost. This is often due to a
broken or loose connection in the data bus of the I/O
Box power supply.
Amplifier Fault (Amp. Err / Err6) – Usually occurs
when a servo drive needs service.
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Channel Status Indicators

In the Run Window, there are two indicators for each
channel located at the bottom of the channel sub-
windows. They are the Ready State indicator and the
Auto/Manual indicator.

Four channel Run Window display showing possible conditions of the

channel status indicators (Ready State indicator and Auto/Manual
indicator).

Refer to Status Indicators page 5C-6, for an explanation of

the relationship between these indicators and CLI signals.

The Ready State indicator is either:

• Displayed in green with the term Ready, when the
channel is able to execute a cycle.
• Displayed in red with a condition abbreviation (what
is keeping the channel from the ready state), when
the channel is not able to execute a cycle.
Either the current program number of the channel or
“Frict.” for the Friction Test is also displayed on the
Ready State indicator.
The Auto/Manual indicator displays whether the
channel is in Automatic or Manual Mode. When in
Manual Mode, the indicator is dark blue. When in
Automatic Mode, the indicator is cyan (light blue.)
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Section 5E: Result Analysis
General ..................................................... 5E-1
Cycle Result Data .................................... 5E-1
Step Display.........................................................5E-2
Digital Depth Results ........................................5E-2
Step Status........................................................5E-3
Step Display Examples .....................................5E-3
Graph....................................................................5E-3
Curve Data Sampling........................................5E-4
Graph Curve Types...........................................5E-4
Input Display .....................................................5E-4
Digital Depth Results........................................ 5E-5
General
This chapter covers the features accessed from the
main Run Window, whose purpose is to analyze Cycle
Results. These include the utilities for Step Display,
Graph, and NOK Data.
Run
Window
Step NOK
Graph
D isplay Data
For Step Display, Graph, and NOK Data utilities, the
Cycle Result information is from the last cycle run on
the active channel.
To select the active channel from the Run Window, the
user presses the white background inside the desired
channel sub-window. The Sub-window is then
highlighted with a blue border to indicate that this sub-
window is now the active channel.
5E-1
Save Overlay ....................................................5E-5
Graph View Setup............................................. 5E-5
Triggering Data Collection ................................5E-6
Cursor Controls.................................................5E-6
Zoom Controls ..................................................5E-6
Interpreting Graphs ...........................................5E-6
Printing Graphs .................................................5E-7
NOK Data ............................................................. 5E-7
Print ................................................................... 5E-8
Update .............................................................. 5E-8
Toggle View ...................................................... 5E-8
Blue border
indicates active
channel.
Four channel Run Window display identifying the active channel.
Cycle Result Data
The user may access different types of Cycle Result
information depending upon which utility is chosen.
• Step Display records results after the completion of
each program step.
• NOK Data displays the last 10 NOK results for a
program.
• Graph utility monitors multiple inputs using a 2 kHz
control loop.
NOTE: Cycle Results are displayed for every cycle unless
the system is too busy. Quick cycle times, multiple
channels, and auto result printing all contribute to
using the resources needed to display the results.
The non-displayed data is not “lost”; it is just that the
results can not be displayed fast enough.
NOTE: The Raw Data feature of the GUI (located in
Statistics) can be used to view all results of a
program.
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Step Display
Selecting Step from the main Run Window takes the
user to the Step Display screen.
Step selection from the Run Window.
The Step Display window contains the following:
• Program Name – Identified at the top left side of
the screen.
• Channel and Program numbers – Identified at
the top right side of the screen.
• Four input types (torque, angle, time, and depth)
– Each displayed in its own column with its
readings for each completed step.
• Step Status – This column shows the overall
outcome of the step. It can hold the following
values: OK, NOK, or a value indicating an
abnormal exit.
• Print Button – To print the Step Display.
• Program Status – This is the Cycle Status for the
entire executed cycle. This value is the same
status as shown in the first line of the Run Window
display.
• Cycle Number – This number is automatically
assigned to every cycle executed. Each rundown
has its own unique number that is helpful for
identifying data and/or results with a specific cycle.
• Cycle Time – This is the execution time of the
cycle. How long the STII was in cycle.
• Date and Time – The date and time of execution.
• ‘*’ – This symbol is displayed next to the last step
to be executed. Unless advanced programming
techniques are used, this is always the bottommost
step.
• ‘#’ – This symbol is displayed next to the last step
to be executed with an NOK (or Error) result.
Unless advanced programming techniques are
used, this is always the bottommost step.
This Step Display window shows input readings after
the completion of each program step. It displays the
four input types (peak torque, angle, time, and depth)
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along with the overall status of each step. There are 25
rows, one for each of the possible 25 steps of a
program.
Step Display depicting a program that exited on its third step due to a
torque overshot.
For steps that complete OK (step satisfied all its
Limits), the input values are shown in black text and
the Step Status is listed as OK. For any steps that
complete NOK (step violated one or more Limits), the
input values that caused the NOK are shown in red text
with either a ’+’ symbol to indicate an Overshot or a ’-’
symbol to indicate an Undershot. Any NOK Steps are
also identified with a red NOK under the Step Status
column.
NOTE: The Step Display shown above depicts an Analog
Depth sensor (either on “1” or off “0”). If Digital
Depth sensor(s) are used, the depth column input is
coded to report the appropriate readings.
Digital Depth Results
Result values for Digital Depth inputs are displayed
differently than that for torque, angle, time, and Analog
Depth. Those inputs are displayed as floating point
numbers (a number with decimal places). Instead,
Digital Depth values take the form of (d1,d2), where d1
is the result of the first depth sensor and d2 is the
result of the second depth sensor. These values can
be represented as follows:
• on – The depth sensor was on upon exit of the
step.
• off – The depth sensor was off upon exit of the
step.
• D.C. – Abbreviation for “don’t care”. Step
programming does not require taking into account
any Digital Depth signals. Any time a Digital Depth
parameter is set to D.C., the result for that depth
sensor will also be set to that value.
• n.a. – (Only for d2 – the second Digital Depth
sensor). If a channel is configured to have only one
depth sensor, the value of d2 is always “n.a.”
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The following depicts some examples of Step Display The following two displays show examples of cycles
Digital Depth results. that exited due to violations of their step limits (NOK
results).

NOK result in the Step Display window after a fastener cross-threaded 1.10
Digital Depth examples: seconds into the program ,exceeding the Torque Max Limit for step 1. In
Step 1: d1 (depth sensor 1) must be on to proceed to next step, d2 is n.a. addition, notice, the Digital Depth sensor input was NOK. In this case,
indicating that this channel is configured for a single depth sensor. sensor 1 was off when the step called for it to be on.
Step 2 & 3: d1 is set to D.C. because programmed step criteria doesn’t care
about the status of depth sensor 1 to complete its objective. Note at step 3
the program exited NOK due to a torque overshot.

NOTE: When Digital Depth results are NOK results, they

are always shown as an Undershot. This is because NOK result in the Step Display window after the maximum execution time
of the STII’s “in state”/”out of state” method of (Time Max) of the first step was exceeded. Also notice, the torque and angle
treating Digital Depth. Limits were Undershot due to the time-out.

Step Status Graph

Selecting Graph from the main Run Window takes the
Every step is defined by its status (how the step
user to the Graph utility for the active channel.
completed). The possible step status states are: OK
(completed within Limits), NOK (violated Limits), or a
value indicating an abnormal exit. The following is a
listing of possible abnormal exits and their descriptions
(values in parenthesis - run window on-screen
display / data string code):
Not Executed (Not Executed / Err0)
Loop Error (Loop Err / Err1) – Too many
conditional branches (jumps) have caused the STII
to end the cycle. (Advanced level programming only)
Stopped Cycle (Stopped / Err2) – The Start Cycle
signal on the CLI has been set low before the
completion of a cycle. (PLC abort)
Torque Error (Tq. Err / Err3) – The protection
torque has been exceeded.
Transducer Calibration Error (Cal. Err / Err4) – Graph selection from the Run Window.
The torque measurement device may need The Graph window contains the following:
calibration, or a proper connection does not exist. • Program Number and Name – Identified at the
Communication Error (I/O Err / Err5) – Signals to top left side of the screen.
an I/O Node have been lost. • Channel Number – Identified at the top right side
of the screen.
Amplifier Fault (Amp. Err / Err6) – Usually occurs • Save Overlay Button – Saves the Master Graph.
when a servo drive needs service. • Print Button – Sends the graph data to print.
Step Display Examples • Trigger Button – Starts the cycle data collection.
• Input Displays – Toggles the curve display on/off
The following display shows steps that completed according to input type (depth, angle, torque,
within Limits (OK results). speed). Also, provides values for that input as
established through the View selections.
• Cursor Button – Selects between the cursor
boundaries.
• Cursor Arrows – Move the active cursor.
• Zoom Button – Zooms graph curve that resides
between cursor boundaries.
OK results in the Step Display window.
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• Full Zoom Button – Returns to the Full View
graph curve.
• View Button – This pop-up dialog window allows
the user to establish Value Displays (min & max
values shown for either the entire process or the
cursor position) and configure the Graph View (turn
on/off graph types).
• Cycle Status – Shows the program number and
the program's outcome.
Graph window displaying the current data for all four inputs (depth, angle,
torque, motor speed).
Curve Data Sampling
During the Control Loop cycle (2 kHz), the STII stores
the values of the following signals: torque, angle, and
depth as inputs from the spindle, and motor speed as
an output to the spindle. This collection of values is
stored for the display of curves versus time in the
Graph window. Graphs that consist of only one point
(one set of input values) can not be displayed in the
Graph window. They are automatically hidden.
Refer to Control Loop page 5A-5, for a more detailed
explanation of the STII's control process.
Curve Memory can store up to 10 seconds of data for
each channel. Since the graphing memory is only 10
seconds long, the oldest data points are overwritten
after those ten seconds (a first-in first-out buffer). This
means that any program cycle taking longer than ten
seconds will not have its complete data, only the last
ten seconds of the cycle. For example, a cycle that
took 13 seconds and whose peak torque was at 12
seconds into execution would appear as a 10 second
graph with the peak torque occurring at 9 seconds into
execution.
CAUTION: Current and Previous Graph data is stored
in volatile memory (gone when the controller is turned
off).
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Graph Curve Types
There are three Graph types each with a different on-
screen color display.
• Current (RED) – This is the data collected from
the most recent triggered cycle.
• Previous (CYAN) – This is the previously triggered
cycle. The graphing data for both curves (current
and previous) must fit into the 10 seconds of
available memory for the previous triggered cycle’s
data to be retained in memory.
• Master (GREEN) – This is a stored version of a
Current curve. This data is designated by the user
to be saved as non-volatile (still present if the
controller is shut down) memory for future
reference. The Master graph is useful for detecting
variations in the fastener, controller, or work piece.
These Graph Types contain all four input values of
depth, angle, torque, and speed. In addition, it is
possible to overlay the different graph types on top of
each other to view the differences/similarities of the
curves. In other words, the overlay feature can
generate the four curves (torque, angle, depth, and
speed) stored in each of the three graph types (current,
previous, and master) for a total of 12 curves.
Graph window displaying an overlay of all three graph types (Current,
Previous, Master). Notice the color variations between graph types.
Tip: A good technique for interpreting a graph is to first
find where Screw Step transitions occurred. The
easiest method to find these transitions is look at the
motor speed curve. Most step progressions involve
motor acceleration or deceleration.
Input Display
Upon first entering the Graph display, the utility is
defaulted to show only torque and angle curves of the
Current Graph. If there has not been a cycle executed
on the active channel, the Master Graph will be
displayed. However, if there is no graph information
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saved and no cycles executed, the Graph display will To toggle the visibility of the speed, torque, angle, and
be blank. depth curves, press one of the four red buttons on the
bottom right of the display. These buttons
are labeled with the type of curve that will
be toggled. When selected, the input
buttons are outlined with a black frame to
identify active inputs for the Graph display.
The values displayed on these buttons
can be configured in the Graph View
Setup window.
Digital Depth Results
Result values for Digital Depth inputs are
displayed differently than that for torque, angle, time,
and Analog Depth. Digital Depth results are encoded
Depth Depth so that the two depth sensors can be incorporated into
Encoded one value. This practice is also used in Statistics and
Sensor 1 Sensor 2
Value
Status Status the NOK Data window. The encoded values for the
Off Off 0 sensors are as follows:
On Off 1
Off On 2
On On 3

Graph curve depicting Digital Depth, as it is shown in the Graph window.

During this cycle, both depth sensors were off for the first 0.7 seconds, then
depth sensor 1 came on for the next 0.3 seconds, then both sensors were on
for the next 0.5 seconds, and finally only sensor 2 was on until the end of
the cycle.

Save Overlay
The “Save Overlay” button saves the
Current Graph data to the Master
Graph. Master Graphs are stored in
non-volatile (still present if the
controller is shut down) memory for
future reference. Save Overlay is a
password protected feature requiring
at least operator level access.

NOTE: There can be only one Master

Graph per channel. In order for a Master Graph to
be saved, the active channel must be in Manual
Mode.

If the current channel is in Automatic Mode, selecting

the “Save Overlay” button will prompt the Manual Mode
Request pop-up window.

Refer to Manual Mode Request page 5C-4, for a description

the Manual Mode Request signal.

Once a Screw Program is “tweaked” so the program

best accomplishes the application, it is useful to save
the “ideal” graph as the Master. This Master can then
be overlaid on other cycle graphs and used as a tool
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for visualizing deviations in the process and detecting
variations in the fastener, controller, or work piece.
Graph View Setup
The user can enter the Graph View Setup sub-window
by pressing the “View” button (located at the bottom of
the Graph screen.)
View selection from the Graph window.
In this sub-window, the user can control two features:
• graph display
• value display
Graph View Setup window.
The first feature selects which of the graphs (Current,
Previous, and Master) are visible on the Graph display.
To make a graph type visible, select the checkbox for
the corresponding graph type.
The second feature selects what type of
value is shown within the four red input
buttons on the Graph display. The first
option will show the maximum and
minimum values of the entire Current
Graph. The second option will show the
values for the active cursor position upon
the Current Graph.
The values in the center of the Graph View Setup
window relay information about each graph. This
information shows the date, time, program, and cycle
that generated each graph.
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Triggering Data Collection
While outside of the Graph utility, any
cycles run are automatically triggered
for data collection. However, when
the user is in the Graph window, data
points are no longer collected for
viewing. This ensures that there is no
change in the source data as the user
performs different graph utility
functions (zooming, overlays, etc.). In
order to get new data points while in
the Graph window, the user must
press the “Trigger” button.
This instructs the STII to collect the next cycle’s data
points and to draw a new graph after the cycle
completes. Triggering new data will clear the Current
Graph memory and overwrite the Previous Graph.
Data collection must be triggered before the cycle
begins.
Cursor Controls
Two cursors provide the means not only for controlling
the boundaries of the Zoom feature, but also for
displaying data point values.
Graph window identifying cursor controls.
Cursors appear as vertical magenta colored lines. The
active cursor (the one that is being presently
controlled) is of a lighter color. Pressing the on-screen
graph display moves the active cursor to the x-
coordinate where indicated. The active cursor can also
be moved by selecting one of the two “Cursor Arrow”
buttons at the bottom of the screen. To switch between
cursors press the “Cursor” button.
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Zoom Controls Printing Graphs

To zoom in on a graph, first use the cursors to Selecting the “Print” button will
establish the boundaries of the viewing area, and then send on-screen graph data to the
press the “Zoom” button. printer port (COM 2). If the system
is supported by WSK2 format
(proprietary Weber software), the
user will be able to view and/or
print graph curves from a PC. If
the STII is connected directly to a
serial printer (not to a PC), the
printed graph data will be illegible.
Zoom controls from the Graph window. NOTE: Graph printing using the
The new endpoints of the x-axis will be the positions of WSK2 format is only available for individual graph
the cursors when Zoom is selected. The new range types. Printing of graph “Overlays” is not possible.
(visible vertical area) is scaled to fit the extents of the
When attempting a WSK2 format printout, make sure
“zoomed” curves. To zoom out and back to the “all
the communication settings match for the host PC and
points” graph, press the “Full Zoom” button.
the STII. Parameters for the serial port are in System
Interpreting Graphs Parameters.
Graph curves serve many useful purposes, such as The Print feature within the Graph utility is used
process comparisons, data input viewing, program primarily for individual print generation. In addition, if
overview, etc. It is often helpful to view cycle rundowns desired, the STII provides a method for automatic
in the Graph window to visualize the important events graph printing. Automatic graph printing is established
taking place during the fastening process. Below is a through the Auto Result Print settings found in System
Graph result of a program with some if its key events and Channel Setup. Be advised, Graph printing
identified. requires the communication of numerous data points
for curve generation, and thus takes more time to
transmit to the printer port.
Depth
sensor
ON Refer to User Reports page 5I-1, for detailed information on
Auto Result Print operations.
Angle reset
at depth Refer to Contact Information page 9-1, for customer service
information when inquiring about WSK2 licensing.
Target
torque
NOK Data
Selecting NOK Data from the sub-channel window on
Speed change Speed change to
Ramp
at depth acquire Target
the Run Window display takes the user to the NOK
Up
Data information for that channel.

Graph example identifying key events of the sample process.

This process entails the high speed driving of a
fastener to a specific depth while monitoring the angle
rotation. Upon achieving the desired depth, the motor
speed is reduced, the angle accumulation is reset, and
the fastening process continues. As the cycle nears
completion and the torque increases, the motor speed
is reduced to achieve a more precise measurement of
the final Seating Torque.
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Run Window display identifying the NOK Data selection for each channel.
Print
This feature is useful for viewing NOK cycles that
happen occasionally. The NOK Data window displays To send the NOK data to the
the last 10 NOK results for the program executed on printer port press the “Print”
this channel. button.
Update
Pressing the “Update” button
refreshes the window. This tells
the STII to update the display with
any NOK results that occurred
since entering the NOK Data utility.

NOK Data window.

The NOK window contains the following:
• Program Name – Identified at the top left side of
the screen.
• Channel and Program Numbers – Identified at
the top right side of the screen.
• NOK Results – Last 10 program NOK results.
• Input Values – All four input values (torque, angle,
time, depth) from the step where the NOK
occurred.
• Cycle Number – The cycle number that delivered
the NOK result.
• Print Button - Sends the NOK data to print.
• Update Button – Refreshes the window.
• Toggle View Button – Switches between Program
Status and Day/Time displays for the last column.
The window is arranged as a table with the most recent
result values located at the top. All four input types
(torque, angle, time, depth) from the step where the
NOK occurred are displayed. These values are
displayed with a ‘+’ to indicate an Overshot or a ‘-‘ to
indicate an Undershot.
Result values for Digital Depth inputs are displayed
differently than that for torque, angle, time, and Analog
Depth. Digital Depth results are encoded so that the
two depth sensors can be incorporated into one value. Depth Depth
Encoded
This practice is also used in the NOK Data and the Sensor 1 Sensor 2
Value
Graph window. The encoded values for the sensors Status Status
are as follows: Off Off 0
On Off 1
Off On 2
On On 3
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Toggle View
The “Toggle View” button switches the values
displayed in the last column of the NOK Data table.
The two display choices are Program Status and
Day/Time.
Selecting Program Status, displays
the overall outcome of the cycle as
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is shown in the Run Window. These values identify the
following:
• Whether the cycle was NOK or abnormally exited.
• The step number where the NOK/error occurred.
Selecting Date/Time, displays when (date, time) the
NOK/error results occurred.
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Section 5F: Setup
General ..................................................... 5F-1
Main Setup Menu ..................................... 5F-1
Setup Structure Overview .................................. 5F-2
Parameter Type Summary................................ 5F-2
Entering Setup in Edit Mode ............................. 5F-3
Save & Exit........................................................ 5F-3
Backup Files ........................................................ 5F-3
Parameter Print.................................................... 5F-4
System Setup........................................... 5F-4
System Parameter Editor ................................... 5F-5
User Account Setup............................................ 5F-6
Channel Setup ......................................... 5F-7
Channel Parameter Editor .................................. 5F-7
Screw Program Setup ............................. 5F-9
Screw Program Structure.................................. 5F-9
Program Type ................................................. 5F-10
Program Type Hierarchy ................................. 5F-10
Result Display Parameters (RDPs) ................ 5F-10
Easy Programmer Concepts........................... 5F-10
Strategies ......................................................... 5F-11
Dwell Steps...................................................... 5F-13
General
This chapter covers the Setup section of the Graphical
User Interface (GUI) and how its features can be used
to configure and maintain the Sure Tork II (STII)
controller.
To access the Main Setup Menu select “Setup” from
the Run Window.
Setup selection from the Run Window.
5F-1
Control Loop..................................................... 5F-13
Easy Program Editor......................................... 5F-14
Easy Programmer Structure ........................... 5F-14
Step Display Overview.................................... 5F-14
Strategy Type................................................... 5F-15
Parameter Values ........................................... 5F-15
RDPs................................................................. 5F-15
Programming - Step Strategy ......................... 5F-15
Programming - Step Parameters .................... 5F-15
Required Parameter Editor ............................ 5F-16
Optional Parameter Editor ............................. 5F-17
Programming - Digital Depth ......................... 5F-18
Programming - Step RDPs ............................. 5F-18
Easy Programmer Hints and Tips................... 5F-19
Advanced Program Editor................................ 5F-21
Advanced Programmer Structure ................... 5F-21
Advanced Programmer Parameters ............... 5F-22
Advanced Programmer Hints and Tips........... 5F-23
Result Display Parameter Editor ..................... 5F-24
Program Manager.............................................. 5F-25
Program Manager Structure ........................... 5F-25
Action Buttons................................................. 5F-26
Program Display Selection ............................. 5F-26
Program Manager Hints and Tips................... 5F-27
Main Setup Menu
The Main Setup Menu provides access to the following
utilities:
• System Setup Menu
• Channel Setup Menu
• Screw Program Setup Menu
• Backup Files Utility
• Parameter Print Utility
Main Setup Menu.
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If unfamiliar with the Setup Menu options and their
specific capabilities, please review the following Setup
Structure Overview.
Setup Structure Overview
Setup is the largest section of the STII’s Graphical
User Interface (GUI) and encompasses the user-
defined parameters that shape the performance of the
STII controller. Through the Setup menu options, the
user can configure 3 types of Parameter values:
“System”, “Channel” and “Screw Program.” Each
parameter type has a its own corresponding sub-menu
that provides user access for establishing, editing, or
viewing parameter values. In addition, utilities for
system Backup and Parameter Print functions are
accessible from the Main Setup Menu.
Parameter Type Summary
System Parameters – These values are used to
configure parameters that influence the entire STII
system. Any parameter that influences all channels
is a System Parameter. For instance, all channels
share the same serial ports. Therefore the
parameters for configuration of these ports are
located in System Setup.
Channel Parameters – These values are specific to
only one channel or Node of the STII. Any parameter
that influences only a single channel is a Channel
Parameter. For instance, parameters for configuring
a transducer are specific only to one channel (or
node) because each channel has its own transducer.
Therefore, the parameters for configuration of a
transducer are located in Channel Setup. Each
System may accommodate up to 4 channels.
Screw Program Parameters – These values are
specific to one program of the STII. For instance,
parameters such as Torque Max, Ramp Time, Dwell,
etc. can vary from one program to another and are
therefore accessed through the Screw Program
Setup. Each Channel may accommodate up to 31
Screw Programs.
When users enter the Main Setup Menu, they must
consider which parameter type they want to access
before proceeding down the menu tree. It is important
that users of the STII determine whether the parameter
affects the entire “system,” a single “channel,” or just
an individual “program.” By defining the parameter in
such a manner, users can navigate to the correct
menu/utility.
Refer to Figure 5F-1 for a menu tree breakdown of the Setup
section.
Setup menus can be accessed in two modes: “Edit
Mode” which permits changing/editing of parameter
values, or “View Only Mode” which permits navigation
but no parameter editing.

Setup
Main
Menu

Screw
Channel System
Parameter Program Backup
Setup Setup
Print Setup Files
Menu Menu
Menu

Channel System User Screw Display

Program
Parameter Parameter Account Program Parameter
Manager
Editor Editor Setup Editor Editor

Figure 5F-1 Setup menu tree (menu windows are highlighted)

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Entering Setup in Edit Mode Save & Exit

To enter Setup in “Edit Mode,” the active channel must
be in Manual Mode. Manual Mode identification is
visible in the channel window of the main Run Window.
Blue border
indicates active
channel.
Run Window display identifying the Manual Mode indicator of the currently
active channel.
If the current channel is in Automatic Mode, selecting
the “Setup” button from the Run Window will prompt
the Manual Mode Request pop-up window. Through
this window, the user may attempt forcing the channel
status from Auto to Manual Mode, to allow further
access to the Setup features.
Once logged in properly within an editor window and a
user has altered a parameter, the “Save & Exit” button
will slowly flash as a reminder that changes have been
made. Initially, all parameter
changes made inside an editor
window are applied to temporary
memory. By selecting "Cancel" all
edited information within the current
window will be reset to the values
that existed before any changes
were made.
However, as soon as the “Save & Exit” button is
selected, all edited values will be saved and thus
overwrite the previous settings. Also, by performing a
“Save & Exit” within a window, the new and old values
will be recorded to the Log Book with a timestamp and
the initials of the user who is logged in. This provides a
record of altered parameters and their previous values
in case older settings need to be recalled.

Refer to Manual Mode Request page 5C-4, for a description

Backup Files
the Manual Mode Request signal. Selecting the “Backup” button from
the Main Setup Menu takes the user
If the current channel is in Manual Mode, selecting the to the Backup files utility.
“Setup” button from the Run Window will prompt the
user to provide an appropriate password. The user This utility allows either an
must enter a valid password in order to edit parameters Administrator or Weber level user to
and access certain features. The level of password save the current parameter sets to
clearance determines what menu options and non-volatile memory. The Backup
parameter values are accessible. Entering an invalid/ files utility is not accessible in the
incorrect password will only permit the user to enter View Only Mode.
Setup in the View Only Mode. There are two forms of backup data
Refer to User Accounts page 5A-2, for further information permission:
concerning passwords and their implications. • “User data”
• “Weber data”
Be aware that Automatic/Manual Mode is specific to
The Administrator level user can
each channel. It is therefore possible to edit the
only overwrite the “User Backup
parameters of one channel while other channels
Data” while the Weber level user can overwrite both
execute cycles. It is also possible to switch between
forms of data.
channels of the system while in Setup, however if the
channel requested is currently in Auto Mode, a Manual File Backups are performed on two data sets:
Mode Request pop-up window will appear. The user • System and Channel
may attempt forcing the requested channel from Auto • Screw Program
to Manual Mode and thus allow further access to the
Setup features for that channel. Be advised that there System and Channel Backups create archives of
are certain STII features that do require all channels to system and channel settings that encompass all four
be in the Manual Mode. channels. Screw Program Backups archive exclusively
just the current screw program settings.
Refer to Automatic Mode page 5C-2, for more details on
Automatic and Manual modes.
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Parameter Print
Selecting the “Parameter Print”
button from the Main Setup Menu
takes the user to a pop-up window
for the Parameter Print utility.
This utility allows the printout of
parameters associated with either a
single channel or the entire Setup
configuration. These reports provide
an easy method of collecting and
storing hardcopy data of parameter
settings. Parameter printouts are
useful tools for record keeping and it
is recommended to perform a print
after any Backup Files are
Backup Files window.
constructed.
Backup files are useful for the periodic databasing of
important system information that can be restored if Pressing “Channel N” (where “N” represents a channel
necessary. A backup copy of the current working number) will send the Channel and Screw Program
parameter set should be saved after correct parameters for that particular
reconfiguration of the system. Proper testing to ensure channel to the serial port.
the desired results should always accompany any Pressing “All Parameters” will
changes to the system and be performed prior to the send all the Setup
Backup. parameters for all four
channels to the serial port.
By providing a method to restore parameters to
previously tested values, Backup files protect against Upon selecting a parameter
accidental changes that may cause system or program print option, the appropriate
errors. For instance, if a user changes the motor speed information is then delivered
of a step and now the affected program is experiencing to the serial port. This data
torque Overshots, the Administrator can revert to can be either printed on a
known working settings by loading the last serial printer or stored to a
configuration Backup. terminal program as a text file
on a networked computer. Parameter prints are an
CAUTION: Loading parameter sets can sometimes
accurate method for documenting any Backup.
result in establishing conflicting settings within the STII
controller. This can occur because the “System and System Setup
Channel Parameters” are loaded and saved separately
from the “Screw Program Parameters.” Example: Torque Selecting the “System” button from
Max of a program step is now greater than the Protection the Main Setup Menu takes the user
Torque (the torque achievable) on that channel. to the System Setup Menu.
The System Setup subsection
houses all parameters that are
CAUTION: Result Display Parameters (RDPs) may responsible for configuring the STII
change when Screw Program Parameters are loaded as an entire system.
from a backup. This renders the statistics obsolete. For
this reason, users are prompted to clear stats after a System Parameters are settings that
Backup load has been made. are shared by every channel of the
controller. These include
parameters such as: date/time
settings, port/printer settings, user
account settings, and the number of
channels the system can control.
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Through the main System Setup Menu the user can
access two features:
• System Parameter Editor – where all System
Parameters can be viewed and/or edited.
• User Account Setup – where either an
Administrator or Weber level user can establish
user accounts containing passwords, names, and
access levels.
System Setup Menu.
System Parameter Editor
Selecting the “System Params” button from the System
Setup Menu takes the user to the
System Parameter Editor.
System Parameter Editor is a menu
display of all the STII system
settings. From this display, the user
can view or edit all system
parameter values, as well as
perform a print of the current
system setup.
System Parameter Editor window.
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In order to edit settings within the System Parameter
Editor, the following criteria must be satisfied:
• The user is logged on with a valid password.
• All channels are currently in Manual Mode.
If all channels are not in Manual Mode, a Manual Mode
Request pop-up window appears. Using this window,
the user may attempt to force each channel from Auto
to Manual, permitting further access to Setup features.
Refer to Manual Mode Request page 5C-4, for a description
the Manual Mode Request signal.
CAUTION: Within the System Parameter Editor, some
features (date/time, channel enable/disable, touch screen
calibration) directly edit the system’s memory and can not
be rescinded with the “Cancel” button. All other setting
changes will only take effect after “Save & Exit” has been
selected.
The following are descriptions of the features available
within the System Parameter Editor:
Print – This button sends the currently saved system
parameter values to the serial port.
Date/Time – These parameters edit the non-volatile
real-time clock. The real-time clock is used to
timestamp Cycle Results, Log Book events, and
printouts. Changes to these values can not be
canceled.
Serial Communication – These parameters affect
how data is delivered through the serial ports
(RS232C) for printing and networking. Serial Port 1
(COM2) is for all user initiated prints (parameter
prints, screw program prints, etc.), while Serial Port 2
(COM4) is reserved for any auto print data (text or
WSK2). Port settings on all networked devices and
computers should match.
Refer to User Reports page 5I-1, for detailed information on
Auto Result Print operations.
Channels – These parameters determine the
number of tools (channels) being controlled by the
STII.
Channel Status – These parameters allow the user
to enable and disable a channel. Disabled channels
will not run (no Ready State) nor are they checked
for errors. Sometimes it can be helpful to disable a
channel with a known error condition to avoid
repetitious messaging.
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Date View Format – This parameter selects from synchronizing the data delivery rate to an external
the two different formats for displaying a date. device. Proper adjustment of the delay can help
prevent Auto Print data from being overwritten due to
• Month/Day/Year (U.S. method) buffer constraints of the external device.
• Day.Month.Year (European method)
The date format affects not only the order of the day Refer to User Reports page 5I-1, for detailed information on
and month, but also the separator type (/ or .) Auto Result Print operations.
displayed in the GUI and network data strings.
Result Print Format – After a Screw Cycle is
User Account Setup
completed, data containing the results of that cycle Selecting the “Edit User Accnts”
may be printed to the serial port. This parameter button from the System Setup Menu
controls the format of the print information. takes the user to the User Accounts
utility.
Possible values for this parameter:
• ASCII – Normal ASCII string, no new line character This utility allows either a Weber or
until string is complete. an Administrator level user to edit
• ASCII nl – Same as above, but a new line the accounts of other users
character is added in the middle of the string to (Operators or Programmers). The
improve readability. window can be comprised of a list of up to 10 users.
• Binary – Contains all data, but is binary encoded User Account Setup is not available when in View Only
(not ASCII). Mode. If all channels are not in Manual Mode, a
• Short – This string is abbreviated version of the Manual Mode Request pop-up window appears. Using
above. It is ASCII. this window, the administrator may attempt to force
each channel from Automatic to Manual Mode,
Refer to User Reports page 5I-1, for detailed information on permitting further access into the account setup.
Auto Result Print operations.
Refer to Manual Mode Request page 5C-4, for a description
Touch Screen Calibration – This feature allows the the Manual Mode Request signal.
user to change the scaling factors used for screen
positioning (where the pointer is displayed in relation NOTE: Administrator or Weber level users can not be
to where the screen is touched). After selecting created within Account Setup, as their user settings
Calibrate, the user must follow some on-screen are predetermined before delivery of the STII.
instructions that allow adjustment of these settings. If
the changes are not performed within a certain time To create a valid user account, each user must be
limit or the STII controller deems the new settings assigned the following:
invalid, the calibration will not be saved. Changes • Unique user name (up to 2 characters)
accepted through touch screen calibration can not be • Unique password (up to 4 characters)
cancelled. • Access level
Units – This parameter sets the display units for
torque measurement. All values displayed in the GUI
are scaled by the corresponding factor.
Possible values for this parameter:
• Newton-Meters
• Inch-Ounces
• Foot-Pounds
• Inch-Pounds
• Kilogram Force-Centimeters
Machine ID – This parameter can be used to
distinguish individual STII controllers from one
another. This can be helpful when trying to
determine the correct data source for printouts and
network communication. ID designation can be up to
seven digits.
User Accounts Setup window.
Auto Print Delay – This parameter sets the
Pressing “Name,” “Password,” or “Access Level” for
minimum amount of time (in seconds) between
any user listed will permit editing of that parameter.
Automatic Result Prints. This delay is useful for
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To add a new user: Simply select “New User” and
enter the required information.
To remove a user from the list: First select the
desired “User #” (the entire row of the chosen user will
be highlighted) and then press “Delete User.”
Accounts restrict user permission to certain features of
the STII by means of passwords and assigned access
levels. The STII requires a valid login password before
permitting a user to perform any important operations.
When such activities are documented into the Log
Book, the active user name is also recorded.
Refer to Log Book page 5H-4, for more information about
the Log Book and its features.
Channel Setup
All parameters that are responsible
for configuring one channel of the
STII are found in the Channel Setup
sub-section. Parameters, such as
those used for configuring the
transducer or servo drive, are
settings that are specific to only one
tool (or channel) of the controller
and are therefore designated as
Channel Parameters.
Selecting the “Channel” button from
the Main Setup Menu takes the user
to the Channel Setup Menu.
There is only one utility option from
the Channel Setup window, the
Channel Parameter Editor. Each of
the four Channel Parameter sets (one per channel) can
be viewed and/or edited using this feature.
Channel Setup Menu.
The user should first select the desired Channel from
the Channel Setup Menu for which they wish to
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view/edit parameters, and then press the “Chan
Params” button to enter the Channel Parameter Editor.
If the selected channel is not in Manual Mode, a
Manual Mode Request pop-up window appears. Using
this window, the user may attempt to force the channel
from Auto to Manual Mode, permitting access to the
Channel Parameter Editor.
Refer to Manual Mode Request page 5C-4, for a description
the Manual Mode Request signal.
Channel Parameter Editor
Through this window all Channel Parameters can be
viewed and/or edited. There is a “Print” button also
available from this window that delivers the currently
saved channel parameters to the serial port.
Channel Parameter Editor window.
Below is a list of all Channel Parameters:
Depth Sensor – These parameters establish
whether the channel is using Digital Depth sensors
or an Analog Depth sensor. The radio buttons select
between sensor types and then allow further
customization.
For Digital sensors: “# of Sensors” selects between
one or two Digital Depth sensors.
For an Analog sensor: “Max Value” establishes the
full scale setting for Analog Depth. This is the value
of the input when the Analog Depth sensor is at its
lowest vertical position. The “Max Value” setting can
be up to 3 digits in length. It is useful to set the “Max
Value” as some multiplier of the 0V-10V inputs in
order to represent the data in meaningful units such
as millimeters.
Torque Factor – This parameter is the positive full
span for torque and is dependant on the size of the
transducer being used. The torque input for the STII
will be between plus and minus the Torque Factor.
This value is always represented in Nm.
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Protection Torque (Nm) – This parameter sets a
torque value that can not be exceeded when a
Screw Program is running. For instance, this setting
is useful if the maximum allowable torque of the
spindle is less than the torque rating for a
transducer. That way, if this value is exceeded
absolutely (positively or negatively), a protection
Torque Error will stop the cycle. In addition, this
parameter applies to diagnostic tests to ensure that
any accidental engagement of the bit does not result
in damage to the system.
CW Motor Ref – This parameter determines how the
servo amplifier responds to a positive (+) speed
signal reference. When issued a positive speed
signal, some amplifiers rotate clockwise while others
rotate opposite or counter-clockwise. This parameter
should be set to “Positive” if a positive signal (+
voltage) gives clockwise rotation, or set to “Negative”
if the signal yields counter-clockwise rotation.
Rotation direction is determined in relation from the
bit’s perspective (looking from behind the bit toward
the work piece).
Motor Power (%) – This parameter sets the
percentage amount of servo amplifier power. This
setting establishes a current limit for all Screw
Programs running on the channel.
Auto Print – (Automatic Result Print Mode) – This
parameter sets the conditions when the STII sends
completed cycle Screw Result data to the serial port.
The possible settings are: “Never,” “Always,” “On
OK,” “On NOK.”
Refer to User Reports page 5I-1, for detailed information on
Auto Result Print operations.
Graph Print (Auto Graph Print Mode) – This
parameter sets the conditions when the STII sends
completed cycle curve data to the serial port. The
possible settings are: “Never,” “Always,” “On OK,”
“On NOK.”
Refer to Auto Graph Prints page 5I-6, for further
information concerning automatic graph printing.
Stat Mode (Stat Collect Mode) – This parameter
controls what Cycle Results are recorded to be used
in calculating Recursive Statistics. The possible
settings are: “No Results,” “All Results,” “OK
Results,” and “NOK Results.”
Channel ID Number – This parameter can be used
to distinguish the channels of the STII controller from
one another. ID designation can be up to seven
digits.
Amplifier* (Zero Speed Setting) – These parameters
control the servo amplifier state during zero speed
settings. If set to “Off” and the motor is issued a
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speed value of zero (0), the amplifier is allowed to
coast (the amp is not enabled). If set to “On” and the
motor is issued a speed value of zero (0), the
amplifier will remain enabled which results in
dynamic braking.
Angle Factor* – This parameter is a value that the
angle encoder input is multiplied by. This is useful if
gear reduction is used between the encoder and the
bit.
Motor Position* – This parameter is used to adjust
programming values according to the physical motor
position of the tool. Use the “Upright” setting when
motor direction is in direct correlation with bit
direction. However, if the spindle construction
contains a motor that is in an inverted (or opposite)
position in relation to the bit, select the value of
“Inverted.” With this setting, all Motor Speed values
within the Easy Programmer will be multiplied by –1.
The inverted values maintain rotational direction
(clockwise and counter-clockwise) as it relates to the
bit and not the motor.
Encoder Position* – As with “Motor Position,” this
parameter is used to adjust programming values
according to the physical encoder position of the
tool. Use the “Upright” setting when encoder
direction is in direct correlation with bit direction.
Selecting “Inverted” changes all encoder values
(torque Limits, angle Limits, Target values, etc.)
within the Easy Programmer by multiplying those
values by –1. This setting can help ensure that
clockwise bit rotation is always represented as
positive torque and positive angle values, while
counter-clockwise bit rotation is represented as
negative torque and negative angle values.
Friction Test – The following parameters establish
the settings for the Automatic Friction Test and are
also used as the default values for the Manual
Friction Test.
Refer to Diagnostic Tests page 5H-3, for Manual Friction
Test procedures
Refer to Automatic Friction Test page 5C-3, for an
eexplanation of the Automatic Friction Test.
Limit (% full) – This parameter sets the maximum
friction (torque) that is allowable to pass the friction
test. It is a percentage of the Torque Factor.
Friction Test Speed (%) – This parameter sets the
percent speed at which the motor will turn.
Rotation Time (seconds) – This parameter sets the
amount of time the spindle will rotate in each
direction of the friction test.
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Ramp Time (seconds) – This parameter sets the Transducer Tests – The following parameters
amount of time allowed for the motor speed to ramp establish the settings for Transducer Tests.
to the Target speed.
Refer to Transducer Checks page 7-4, for further
explanation of transducer testing procedures.

Tolerance Percent (Test) – (%)– This parameter

establishes the percent deviation allowable for
measured values of a transducer test to differ from
the expected values.
Error Check Delay* (Test 2) – (seconds) – This
parameter sets the amount of time that Idle tests are
delayed following the completion of a screw cycle.
Disconnect Voltage* (Test 2) – (voltage) – This
parameter sets the maximum voltage permitted
during an Idle test. The transducer is assumed to be
disconnected if any test results exceed this setting.
Sample Points* (Test 2) – (#) – This parameter sets
the number of measurements recorded by a
transducer calibration check. If the test does not find
enough valid points (for either Full and/or Zero)
within this number of readings, the test will fail and
no screw program is run.
Full Counts Border* (Test 2) – (#) – This parameter
sets the number of points that need to measure
within tolerance of full-scale to pass the transducer
calibration check. Acceptable values are determined
by applying the Tolerance Percent parameter to the
full scale of 5V.
Zero Counts Border* (Test 2) – (#) – This
parameter sets the number of points that need to
measure within tolerance of zero scale to pass the
transducer calibration check. Acceptable values are
determined by applying the Tolerance Percent
parameter to the zero scale of 0V.
* – Indicates Weber level user access required.

Screw Program Setup

Selecting the “Screw Prog” button
from the Main Setup Menu takes the
user to the Screw Program Setup
Menu.
In this sub-section users can: access
Screw Program Parameters, Edit a
program’s RDPs, or enter the
Program Manager. Each channel of
the STII has a possible 31 programs.
To view more program names than
the ten displayed in the center of the
menu, use the “Up” and “Dn” buttons
to scroll through the list. The active
program is set by pressing either the
“Program Number” button or the
program’s name on the Screw
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Program list. An active program can be renamed (up to • Program Type – (easy, advanced, empty)
20 alphanumeric characters) by selecting the “Edit Different program types have different capabilities
Program Name button at the bottom of the menu and limitations. By default new programs are Easy
window. Programs. Easy programs can be converted to
Advanced Programs through Program Manager.
• Depth Type – Programs created for Digital Depth
sensors are edited and executed differently from
programs created for Analog Depth sensors. The
STII can support programs for both types of
sensors, however each channel of the system is
only capable of executing programs of similar
depth type configuration. For instance, a Digital
Depth program that is attempted on a channel
configured for an Analog Depth sensor (or vice
versa) will have its depth type changed to
correspond to the channel settings and most likely
require program editing. A program’s depth type is
set automatically to the channel configuration
when a program is edited.
• RDPs – Result Display Parameters control what
Screw Program Setup Menu. input values are displayed in the Run Window after
program execution. Each program may have up to
Users must have at least Operator level access to edit three RDPs.
any programs.
• Step – This is the parameter set used for
Screw Program Structure controlling a Screw Cycle.

A Screw Program is a series of programmed sets of Program Type

parameters that the STII executes to control a The STII offers the programmer the choice of two
fastening application. Screw Programs on the STII are Program Types. Initially all programs are empty and
segmented into as many as 25 Screw Steps. Normally have no type, but as soon as a program is created in
steps are executed sequentially. The STII completes one of the program editors (easy or advanced), it is
steps one at a time, using the parameters defined assigned the type of the editor used to create it.
within the step to control a Screw Cycle.
Screw Programs are usually written in the Easy
This section gives the reader the details about the Programmer, therefore, most programs are of the type:
composition of Screw Programs to allow him/her to Easy Programs. The advantage of the Easy
create, debug, and manage them. Programmer is that it guides the user through the
programming process and can stop the user from
Program Program Type: (Easy, Advanced, or Empty) making common programming errors. The vast
Name Display,
majority of applications can be accomplished with this
Depth Type: (Digital or Analog) Editing, programmer.
and Ready
Information
Result Display Result Display Result Display Advanced Programmer should only be used when an
Parameter (RDP) 1 Parameter (RDP) 2 Parameter (RDP) 3
application is beyond the scope of an Easy Program.
Example: requires conditional program “jumps.” It is
Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 25
Screw Cycle possible to convert Easy Programs to Advanced
Control
Information Programs, however the reverse is not permitted.
Program Type Hierarchy
Rrepresentation of a Screw Program depicting program structure and the
components that define it. When an Easy Program is converted to an Advanced
Screw Program Components: Program, the Advanced Program is actually
constructed using the Easy Program as a blueprint.
• Program Name – (up to 20 alphanumeric
This new Advanced Program can be viewed, but
characters) This value is displayed in the Run
saving the advanced version will subsequently clear
Window and other Cycle Result analysis windows.
the Easy Program. In other words, Advanced
It is useful when naming a program to incorporate
Programs are not backward compatible.
identifiable feature(s) unique to that process (part
numbers, joints formed, fastener descriptions,
etc.).
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CAUTION: Converting an Easy Program to Advanced Strategies

will clear the Easy Program. The user will not be able to
edit this program within Easy Programmer. To create a Screw Step to be executed by the STII you
must first choose a strategy. Strategies define the goal
of the step. The STII has six strategy types:
Advanced
Program
Easy
Program
• Torque Control
Editor Editor • Torque Control/Angle Monitor
• Angle Control/Torque Monitor
Parameter Parameter • Depth
Edit Edit
• Time
• Release
Advanced Easy
Screw Program Conversion Screw
The goal of each strategy is to reach its Target
Program Program parameter before any Limits are broken. A Strategy
has one Target parameter that is a reflection of the
Parameters Strategy’s name with the exception of the Release
for Screw Cycle
strategy which uses an angle Target.
Target
Strategy Name Description
Execute Parameter
Cycle
Torque Control Torque Target Drive the fastener to a torque

Program type (Easy and Advanced) compatibility flow chart. Torque Control/ Drive the fastener to a torque
Torque Target
Angle Monitor and check angle Limits
Space permitting, it is advisable to make a copy of an
Easy Program before any conversion to an Advanced Angle Control/
Angle Target
Drive the fastener to an angle
Program. This practice helps ensure that the initial Torque Monitor and check torque Limits
Easy Program is still available for future reference. Drive the fastener until depth
Depth Depth State
Since almost all programming requirements can be sensor(s) are (on/off)
fulfilled using the Easy Programmer, it is suggested Target Time Drive (or wait) for a certain
Time
that Advance Programming should be, for the most (duration) amount of time
part, avoided. Typical users usually do not need the
Release Angle Target Rotate bit out to disengage
intricacies of Advanced Programming, however the
Advanced Program Editor is useful for seeing what is In addition to a strategy and that strategy’s Target
happening “under the hood” of a Screw Program. parameter, each step also has Limit parameters.
Target and Limit parameters are always one of the
Result Display Parameters (RDPs) following types: torque, angle, time or depth.
Each Screw Program has three possible RDPs. These (Examples: Torque Target, Time Max, Angle Min,
parameters determine the input values used for Depth Max.) A step using a Torque Control/Angle
calculating statistics, auto printing, and displayed in the Monitor strategy has angle and time Limits, and will
Run Window after the program completes. RDPs are exit as NOK if either the angle or time Limit (Angle Max
defined by their Input Type and from what Step and Time Max) is broken during that step. If any step
Number of a program that they are to be obtained. For breaks its Limits the program is not allowed to
example, to view the Seating Torque of the program, complete. The moment a Limit is broken the program
the user should select torque as the Input type and exits without executing the remaining steps and the
then set the Step Number for the step in which the Cycle Status is set to NOK (except for Advanced
fastener is finished seating (dwell). Programs).
RDPs can be established from either the Screw A Run Window display
Program Setup Menu or inside a Program Editor (Easy depicting a program that
or Advanced). broke the Torque Max Limit
(+ = torque Overshot) of its
Easy Programmer Concepts first step. Note the NOK
Before creating/editing an Easy Program, the user identification next to the
must familiarize themselves with some programming program name.
concepts involving Strategy Types, Dwell Steps, and The next few examples are intended to help the reader
the Control Loop. understand the uses of each strategy type. The
diagrams show inputs to the STII graphed against time.
Understanding these diagrams will also assist the
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reader in developing good Cycle Result diagnostic Angle Control/Torque Torque Max
Torque Min
skills. In addition, the STII provides online graphing Monitor Strategy – OK Torque Min
where similar curves can be viewed through the Graph
utility. This step completed OK.

Torque
Torque
Angle Target was measured Torque Max

Refer to Graph page 5E-3, for an explanation of the Graph and torque input as well as
window and its features. all other inputs were within Angle Target Angle Min
their Limits. Note that the
Torque Control Strategy – OK Torque and Angle Min Angle Min

Angle
Limits are only checked

Angle
This graph shows a step Torque Target Angle Target

that completed OK. When after Angle Target was

Torque Target is measured, measured. Time
Time
the next step is executed. If
Torque

this were the last step of the

program, the program would
exit with an OK Cycle Time
Angle Control/Torque Torque Max

Status. Monitor Strategy – NOK Torque Min

Torque Control Strategy – NOK This step completed NOK.

Torque
This step completed NOK. Torque Target
Time Max Limit was
The step’s Time Max was exceeded before Angle
Torque Min
exceeded. At that point the Target was measured. The Angle Target
Run Window in this case

Time Max
step and the cycle would
Torque

would read:
Time Max

exit with an NOK Cycle Angle Min

Status. The Run Window • -Torque: value

Angle
would display: Time • Angle: value
• -Torque: value • +Time value
Time
• +Time: value

Torque Control/Angle Torque Target

Time Control Strategy – OK
Torque Max
Monitor Strategy – OK Torque Min This step completed OK.
This step completed OK. Time Target was measured
Torque

Time Target
Torque Target was and the torque input as well
Torque

Torque Min

measured and the angle as all other inputs were within

input as well as all other their Limits. Time
Angle Max
inputs were within their Time Control Strategy –
Limits. Note that the Angle NOK
Min Limit is only checked Angle Min Angle Max
Angle

after Torque Target was This step completed NOK.

Time Target
measured. Angle Max was measured
Angle

before Time Target elapsed. Angle Min

Time
The Run Window in this case
Time
would read:
Torque Control/Angle Torque Target • Angle: value
Monitor Strategy – NOK Torque Min +Time value
Torque Max

This step completed NOK. Depth Control Strategy – Torque Min

Torque

Angle Max Limit was OK

exceeded before Torque
Torque

This step completed OK. The

Target was measured. The Angle Max
depth sensor was activated
Run Window in this case and the torque input as well
would read: Angle Min as all other inputs were within Depth On

• -Torque: value
Angle

their Limits.
Depth

• +Angle: value
Note that the depth input is
Time from a Digital Depth sensor. Depth Off

Time
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Release Strategy – OK Dwell Steps

This step completed OK. Angle Target was measured The function of a Dwell Step is to stop the servo drive
and the torque input as well as all other inputs were while continuing to measure inputs. The purpose of a
within their Limits. Dwell Step is to check that the reaction time and inertia
Note the negative values obtained from clock-wise of the system does not cause an input to go outside of
(reverse) spindle rotation for the Release Strategy. its Limits. The following graph demonstrates why a
Dwell Step is necessary.
Torque Max
Torque Target
Combining Strategies and Steps
Torque Min
To create a Screw Program, the user must construct a Measured Final
sequence of steps utilizing the different strategies to Seating Torque
during Dwell

Torque
accomplish an application. A typical program is about 4 Torque Max and checked
Obtained versus Torque
steps, but the STII provides up to 25 steps to achieve Torque Target. Max.
Torque Min Proceed to Step 3
complex applications. (Dwell Step).

One common application is to drive fast to a depth Depth On (Target)

input and then change speeds to acquire a certain
torque result. This application can be programmed

Depth
Depth Input On.
Proceed to Step 2.
using Depth and Torque Control strategies. The
following is a graph against time, which represents the Depth Off
combination of these two steps.
Torque Target Time

Torque Min Observe that the torque curve is still rising at the end of
step two. If the program exited at the end of step two,
the actual torque applied to the joint would be more
Torque

Torque Max
than the value measured by the STII. Without the
Torque Min proper placement of a Dwell Step, it is possible that a
torque, angle, or depth Overshot might not be caught
Depth On (Target)
by the STII. A Dwell Step added to a step will extend
the measuring time and ensure better accuracy. The
Dwell Step automatically uses the same Limits as
Depth

Depth Input On.

Proceed to Step 2. defined by the previous step and should be thought of
as an extension of that step. Due to its linked nature
Depth Off
with the preceding step, it is not possible to directly edit
the parameters of a Dwell Step. When using the Easy
Time Programmer, pop-up windows will actually suggest the
This graph shows two steps of curve data. Notice that use of a Dwell Step upon selecting any torque, angle,
the torque input has two minimum Limits because each or Analog Depth strategies.
step has its own set of torque Limits.
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Control Loop Easy Program Editor

Before creating an Easy Program it is also important to According to the program type,
understand a little about the Control Loop of the STII. selecting the “Screw Program Editor”
The STII records Cycle Results while processing a 2 button from the Screw Program Setup
kHz Control Loop. During the Control Loop cycle, the Menu takes the user to the editor for
STII measures inputs, compares Limits, checks for that type of program. For Easy
Targets, and sets motor outputs at a frequency of 2 Programs, which can be used for the
kHz. At each iteration of this 2 kHz loop, the STII majority of fastening applications,
stores the values of the following signals: torque, angle selecting “Screw Program Editor”
and depth as inputs from the spindle, and motor speed takes the user to the Easy
as an output to the spindle. This collection of values is Programmer Editor.
then stored and used for the display of curves of these
inputs versus time. Easy Programmer Structure
Minimum Limits are only checked at the end of a step The Easy Programmer main window is the entry/exit
and so it is possible that during the step, inputs can go point for all Easy Program setup, editing, and saving.
below the established minimum Limits. Maximum This window contains the channel and program
Limits, on the other hand, are continuously checked numbers at the top right of the window, and also shows
using the Control Loop. the current selected program name at the bottom left
corner.
Begin
(execute
step 1) This window provides an overview of the selected
No
Screw Program. Upon entering Easy Programmer, the
first three steps of the program are displayed. Each
Error State Max limit Target input
step display provides various features to be discussed
No No Proceed to
found? overshot? measured? next step later in this section. Pressing the “More” buttons
(located at the bottom of the window) scrolls through
Yes No the program’s 25 steps. If the program is empty, then
the step windows and Easy Programmer Editor will
Min limit
look like the following.
Yes Yes No Last Step?
undershot?

Yes

Exit
Exit Exit
Program
Program Yes Program
with Error
with NOK with OK
(NOK)

Done

Control Loop process flow chart.

The torque input value in this Control Loop uses the
peak value of the signal. In addition, this value is reset
at the beginning of every step unless a Dwell Step is
present (except for Advanced Programs).
The angle input value used in the Control Loop does
not use the peak value of the signal. The angle input Easy Program Editor.
value can either be reset at the beginning of a step, or
On the right side of the Easy Programmer Editor there
held at zero until a torque is exceeded. In this fashion,
is a set of buttons providing some of the following
angle can be accumulated over multiple steps.
features:
The concept of holding the angle input at zero until a
Save & Exit – To record any changes made to a
certain torque is measured is often used in Torque
program, the “Save & Exit” button must be selected
Control/Angle Monitor and Angle Control/Torque
before exiting the programmer window. Numerous
Monitor strategies. The torque that is used to control
changes can be performed within different steps of a
the angle accumulation is called Snug Torque.
program, however, until Save & Exit is selected
these changes will not be saved. The “Save & Exit”
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button will flash to notify the user when any changes
have been stored in temporary memory.
Cancel – Selecting the “Cancel” button will clear the
temporary memory and reset the program to its
original state.
Print – This button sends the currently
selected program parameter data (last
saved) to the printer port.
Step Insert – Selecting the “Step Insert”
button results in a pop-up window that
asks at what step number the user wishes
to insert a blank step. Steps can not be
inserted before an established Dwell Step.
Steps are automatically shifted to
accommodate the newly inserted step.
Step Delete – Selecting the “Step Delete”
button results in a pop-up window where the user
indicates what step is to be deleted. Steps are
automatically shifted to replace the newly deleted
step. Dwell Steps can not be deleted independently
since the are considered part of the previous step. If
a step that is associated with a following Dwell step
is deleted, the Dwell Step will also be deleted.
Step Display Overview
The step display (3 steps) at the center of the Easy
Programmer provides an outline of important step
information.
Easy Program Editor window showing three steps of the selected program.
For every programmed step, there is a step display
that contains the following:
• Step Number
• Strategy Type
• Parameter Values
• RDPs (Result Display Parameters)
Strategy Type
For an empty program, each step has no Strategy
Type, this is indicated by the text: “Select Strategy”
displayed in the strategy type field. Before editing any
parameters, first a step’s strategy must be defined by
pressing the “Strategy Type” button. After the user
chooses a strategy, an Easy Programmer window
opens. This is where the new step is configured. Once
the step parameters are selected and confirmed with
the “OK” button, the step display on the Easy
Programmer Editor will now show the chosen Strategy
type within the “Select Strategy” button. In addition, the
edited parameters will now be displayed.
Parameter Values
Parameter Values, within the step displays of the Easy
Programmer Editor, are grouped according to their
relevance with regard to the step’s strategy. These two
groups are Required Parameters and Optional
Parameters. Required Parameters are the more
relevant set of parameters based upon the selected
strategy type.
For example, if a Screw Step’s purpose is to delay
turning of the machine bit for the first 0.4 seconds of a
program, then the most relevant parameters (duration
of the step (0.4 sec) and the maximum torque Limit)
are displayed together as Required Parameters. Less
important parameters for this step (such as depth
Limits) are displayed together as Optional Parameters
and defaulted to “safe” values.
All Required Parameters are shown in the step display
window, however for Optional Parameters, only those
that are changed from their default values are
displayed. Separating the parameters of a step into
these two groups (Required and Optional) forces the
user to edit only the Step
Number
parameters that are most Label
relevant to the strategy and Strategy
leaves the other Select
Button
nonessential parameters
available, but out of the Edit
Parameters
way. Button

Parameter
Value
Text Box

RDP
Selector
Button.
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RDPs Required Parameter Editor

Result Display Parameters (RDPs) “point to” an Input
Type of a Screw Step. RDPs are only shown for the
steps from which an assigned RDP is to be referenced.
If a step does not contain an RDP, then the Display
Parameters box will read “None.” However, if a step
does contain an RDP(s), then the Display Parameters
box will contain the proper abbreviation(s) for the type
of RDP to be referenced during this step. There is a Type Code
maximum of three RDPs allowed for every program. Torque Tq
This column displays the Angle An
The RDP abbreviations are: Required Parameters for Time Tm
the selected strategy.
Programming - Step Strategy Depth D

Before editing any parameters, first a step’s strategy

must be defined. Pressing the
“Select Strategy” button from
the Easy Programmer window
Required Parameter Editor window of the Easy Programmer.
initiates the Strategy Select
pop-up window. Through this The following are descriptions of parameters and
window, the user must features available within the Required Parameter
designate (from a list of all Editor.
possible Strategy Types) the Parameter Name – This is a list of all the Required
strategy that defines the Parameters that need to be supplied with meaningful
step’s objective. values to complete the step programming.
After the user chooses a strategy, the Easy Program Value – These buttons display the current
Programmer displays a Required Parameter Editor that value of the Required Parameter.
is specific for the selected strategy type. This is where
the new step is configured. Channel & Program Numbers – These values are
displayed at the top right of the window.
NOTE: Selection of either torque, angle, or Analog Depth
strategies is first accompanied with a pop-up
Step Number & Program Name – These values are
window suggestion to include an additional Dwell displayed at the bottom left of the window.
Step. Motor Speed – This parameter is the Target speed
of the motor given as a percentage of full motor
Programming - Step Parameters speed.
Step Parameter values are grouped (according to their Spindle Direction – This parameter sets the
relevance of the strategy) into either Required rotational direction as it relates to the bit. Counter-
Parameters or Optional Parameters. Depending upon clockwise direction produces negative values.
the strategy type, Required and Optional Parameter
Editors appear differently. Dwell – This parameter adds an additional step for
proper Limit monitoring and establishes the time
Selection of a step’s Strategy will open the Required length.
Parameter Editor. From here, the user may edit the
necessary required values and/or proceed to the Optional Button – This button takes the user to the
Optional Parameter Editor. Optional Parameter Editor, where settings that are
not vital to the step’s strategy may be edited.
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The Required Parameter Editor is where the maximum
torque Limit (Torque Max), timeout (Time Max), Motor
Speed (%), and spindle direction (Counter-clockwise or
Clockwise) of the step are set. In addition, any other
values relevant to the chosen strategy are included in
this window. Pressing a button in either the “Param
Name” or “Param Val” column permits editing of the
selected parameter value for that button. Required
Parameters are strategy dependant and are initially
defaulted to values that will cause the step to fail; this
is to ensure that all Required Parameters are supplied
with meaningful values.
The Required Parameter Editor
is also where a Dwell Step can
be added if applicable. Since
the purpose of a dwell is to
ensure that any maximum
Limits are not exceeded due to the reaction time of the
system, the dwell must be assigned a time Limit
(default is 0.10 seconds). Dwells are automatically
added as the next step of the program, and utilize the
settings of the previous step to guarantee accuracy.
Subsequent steps are automatically shifted to
accommodate the addition of a Dwell step. In addition,
according to strategy selection, certain parameters are
not available in the Required Parameter Editor until a
Dwell Step is added.
Selecting the “OK” button from the
Required Parameter Editor takes
the user back to the Easy
Programmer window. Any changes
made (adding a new step, inserting
a dwell step, editing parameters, etc.) can now be seen
on the Easy Programmer window. Remember, any
new steps are not saved to the program until the “Save
& Exit” button has been pressed.
Optional Parameters (parameters
that are nonessential for completion
of the selected strategy type) are
accessed by selecting the
“Optional” button from the Required
Parameter Editor. All parameters in this window are
defaulted to a value that will not cause the step to fail
(exit NOK.) For example, Time Min is always 0.0 and
Digital Depth parameters are always “Don’t Care.”
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Optional Parameter Editor
This column display the
Optional Parameters for
the selected strategy.
Optional Parameter Editor window of the Easy Programmer.
The following are descriptions of parameters and
features available within the Optional Parameter editor:
Parameter Name – This is a list of all the Optional
Parameters that may be edited.
Parameter Value – These buttons display the
current value of the Optional Parameter.
Channel & Program Numbers – These references
are displayed at the top right of the window.
Step Number & Program Name – These references
are displayed at the bottom left of the window.
Ramp Time – The duration assigned for any motor
speed changes.
Reset Angle Encoder – (not available for Torque
only strategy) This parameter sets if/when the angle
inputs are to be reset.
Optional Parameters are defaulted to values that will
not cause the step to fail, so if the user is not interested
in these settings, they can be
left at the defaulted values.
Selecting either the “Param
Name” or “Param Val” buttons permits editing of that
parameter.
The Optional Parameter “Ramp Time” establishes the
time duration assigned for any
motor speed changes. Ramp
Time (unless previously edited) is defaulted to 0.1
seconds.
NOTE: If the tool is decelerating (moving from a step with
higher speed to a step with lower speed), the Ramp
Time of this step should usually be set to a very
small value (such as 0.01 seconds.) A step should
usually decelerate to Motor Speed as quickly as
possible. Quicker speed changes (low Ramp Time)
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help ensure that the tool does not Overshoot any
torque or angle Limits while decelerating.
While processing the Control Loop and measuring
input values, the STII can record angle readings in
different methods according to user established
settings. The Reset Angle Encoder parameter
establishes if and/or when these angle readings are
reset. The parameter has three available settings:
No – The angle input is not reset at the beginning of
the step. This enables angle value accumulation
over multiple steps.
Yes – The angle input is
reset to zero (0) at the
beginning of the step.
Snug Torque – This setting
establishes a Target torque
value (Snug Torque.) that when reached, starts the
angle input recording. The concept of holding the
angle input at zero until a certain torque is measured
is often used in Torque Control/Angle Monitor and
Angle Control/Torque Monitor strategies. The Snug
Torque method of angle accumulation acts as a
reference point so that angle comparisons can be
put in context.
After completing the Optional
Parameter Editor, selecting the
“Done” button will take the user
back to the Required Parameter
Editor. Selecting “OK” from the Required Parameter
Editor returns the user to the Easy Programmer
window, where the new Optional Parameters can be
seen in the step display. Remember, any new settings
are not saved to the program until the “Save & Exit”
button has been pressed.
Depth Depth
Sensor 1 Sensor 2
Encoded
Value
Status Status
Off Off
On Off
Off On
On On
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Programming - Digital Depth
Digital Depth is programmed differently than torque,
angle, time, and Analog Depth (these inputs are
displayed as floating point numbers). Instead, Digital
Depth values are programmed by their expected state
upon completion of the step. There is one depth sensor
parameter for each depth sensor, and their state
values can be represented as follows:
• on – The depth sensor is expected to be on upon
exit of the step.
• off – The depth sensor is expected to be off upon
exit of the step.
• d.c. – Abbreviation for “don’t care.” The step
criteria does not need to take into account any
Digital Depth signals.
Digital Depth configuration window.
If a step is defined by a Depth Strategy, the state of the
depth sensor input(s) is continuously checked. In this
manner, the step achieves its Target only when the
state of the depth sensor signal(s) matches the depth
parameter(s). If the step being executed does not use
a Depth Strategy, the state of the sensor(s) is only
checked at the end of the step.
The following provides a programming example of
Digital Depth values. Let’s say an application requires
the following: Drive a fastener quickly to a specified
depth (depth sensor 1 ON) where a speed change
occurs, then proceed to a torque Target and check that
the final depth (depth sensor 2 ON) is as desired. The
first step of this process would use a Depth Strategy
with the depth parameters set to (Depth 1 = On, Depth
2 = Don’t Care), and the second step would use a
Torque Strategy with depth parameters set to (Depth 1
= Don’t Care, Depth 2 = On).
Digital Depth is different from the other input types by
not only how the values are programmed, but also how
the results are compared and displayed within some
sections of the STII. Since Digital Depth results are a
product of their state conditions and not actual “real
numbers,” the depth results must be encoded so they
may be expressed as a “real number” value. The
0
encoded values are as follows:
1 Programming - Step RDPs
2
3
To establish Result Display Parameters (RDPs) from
the Easy Programmer Editor, the user must press the
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“Display Params” button at the bottom of the desired
step number.
Easy Program Editor window identifying the “Display Params” buttons at
the bottom of each step display that can be used to assign program RDPs.
the Result Display Parameters (RDPs) can be
assigned by selecting “Display Params” button at the
bottom of the desired step number.
After selecting the desired step number and pressing
the “Display Params” button, a sub-window for RDP
designation will appear.
Result Display Parameter (RDP) configuration window.
In this sub-window, the user may add/remove RDPs for
this step. In addition, other currently assigned RDPs
and their step number identifications are viewed from
this sub-window. It is only possible to designate a total
of three RDPs for every program.
Assigned RDPs are identified on the Easy Programmer
Editor using an abbreviation to represent the Input
Type. The abbreviation(s) is displayed on the step’s
“Display Params” button (the same button that was
used to begin RDP assignment). This button is located
at the base of the individual step display on the Easy
Programmer Editor. Possible RDP input types and their
abbreviations are as follows:
NOTE: Assigning RDPs to Dwell Steps ensures that the
“actual” peak values (torque, angle, etc.) are
recorded.
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Easy Programmer Hints and Tips
Depending on a step’s Strategy type, Required and
Optional Parameter Editors appear differently. In
addition, strategy type may limit programming features.
For example, a step with a Time Strategy will not
permit the addition of a Dwell Step for intrinsic reasons.
Some Release Strategy parameters are defaulted
according to the values from the previous step. For
example, the spindle direction of a release step will
default to the opposite direction of the previous step.
Adding a dwell creates a new step (the dwell uses all
the same settings as the previous step) to monitor
parameter Limits after a Target value is reached. The
dwell ensure that actual peak values are monitored.
Note that it is not possible to add a dwell to the 25th
step of a program.
Because of the differences between Analog and Digital
Depth with respect to programming and control, a
program may only execute on a channel of similar
depth configuration. A program’s depth type is
determined by its Channel designation. Changes made
to the channel parameter for depth type will
subsequently effect any executed and/or edited
programs on that channel. These programs will have
their depth settings changed to the default values for
the new depth type.
Type Code
Torque Tq
Angle An
Time Tm
Depth D
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Pressing any Parameter name while in either the

Required or Optional Parameter Editor provides a brief
explanation/ description of the type of setting selected.
Depth Strategies, using Digital Depth sensors, can not
have a dwell.
When seating a fastener using a Torque, Torque
Control/Angle Monitor, or Angle Control/Torque
Monitor strategy, use a dwell to properly check for an
Overshot. Only Torque Control/Angle Monitor strategy
by default has a Dwell step automatically added.
Result Display Parameters (RDPs) should usually be
taken from a Dwell Step. During fastener seating, the
true peak torque and angle occur in the dwell after the
Target has been reached. RDPs are also commonly
used to view prevailing torque and execution time of a
step.
A description of the function of each parameter is
available by pressing the name of the parameter.
Pressing either the parameter’s value or the
parameter’s name button will edit the value.
The ramp time (acceleration, deceleration rate) is
always calculated based upon 100% motor speed. In
other words, changing the motor speed does not effect
the rate of acceleration.
Use the following graphic as a guide for navigating
within the Easy Programmer and accessing the correct
parameter editor windows.
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Strategy Select

Easy Programmer
Main Menu

Required
Parameter Editor

RDP Select

Optional
Parameter Editor

Navigation flow chart for windows within the Easy Programmer.

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Advanced Program Editor
If the active program was at some time
converted to an Advanced Program,
selecting the “Screw Program Editor”
button from the Screw Program Setup
Menu takes the user to the Advanced
Program Editor.
The Advanced Program Editor displays the individual
steps of the selected program. Three steps of the
program can be viewed at a time, however, only the
center step is active (available for editing.) To move
within the steps of a program, use the “Prev” and
“Next” buttons at the top of the step display
information.

Advanced Programmer Structure

The Advanced Program Editor does provide greater
programming features, however, these extra features
come at a cost of increased complexity. For this
reason, it is recommended that novice programmers
not attempt to utilize the Advanced Programmer until
establishing a thorough understanding of Easy
Programs and their development.

Refer to Easy Program Editor page 5F-14, for an

introduction to Easy Programming.

Space permitting, it is advisable to make a copy of an

Easy Program before any conversion to an Advanced Advanced Program Editor.
Program. This practice helps ensure that the initial
To manipulate (insert, delete, copy, paste)
Easy Program is still available for future reference.
steps within the selected program, use the
When an Easy Program is converted to an Advanced
four buttons located at the lower right side
Program, the Advanced Program is actually
of window. These buttons allow entire steps
constructed using the Easy Program as a blueprint.
to be Inserted, Deleted, Copied, and/or
The new Advanced Program can be viewed, but if
Pasted. Steps within the program are
saved will subsequently clear the Easy Program. In
automatically shifted to accommodate
other words, Advanced Programs are not backward
insert, delete, or paste actions.
compatible.

Advanced Easy In addition, the currently saved data for the

Program Program screw program may be sent to the printer
Editor Editor
port by selecting the “Print” button.
Parameter Parameter Current changes made within the Advanced
Edit Edit
Program Editor may be withdrawn by
selecting the “Cancel” button. However
Advanced Easy once the “Save & Exit” button is selected,
Screw Program Conversion Screw all changes made within the Advanced
Program Program
Program Editor are stored to memory.
Parameters
Pressing either the “Cancel” or “Save & Exit” button
for Screw Cycle returns the user to the Screw Program Setup menu.

Execute
Cycle

Program type (Easy and Advanced) compatibility flow chart.

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The step information displayed in the Advanced
Program Editor is presented in a table or grid-like
format. Columns are used to group the individual steps
of the program and are identified by the step number.
Each row of the table corresponds to a Parameter
Type and is identified the Parameter Name. By cross-
referencing the Parameter Name with a Step Number,
the user is able to define the Parameter Values.
Selecting the button for any Parameter Value permits
editing of that value.
columns:
step #
rows:
parameters
Orginizational characteristics of the Advanced Program Editor.
Advanced Programmer Parameters
The following is a listing of the parameters available
within the Advanced Program Editor and their possible
settings.
(Parameter names are shown in bold; parameter values are
displayed in bold italics.)
Exit – This parameter defines the Target (desired
result) of the step. If any Limit in the step is broken,
then the step is set NOK. The exception to this rule
is Digital Signal, where a digital input transition
must occur before any Limits are broken. Possible
values are:
Stop – End of program.
Torque – Exit when torque meets Torque Max.
Angle – Exit when angle meets Angle Max.
Depth – Exit when depth meets Depth Max.
Time – Exit after Time Max seconds.
Digital Signal – Exit after the specified digital input
occurs.
Speed – Percentage of full motor speed. Negative
values reverse rotation direction.
Ramp Time – Time (in seconds) to accelerate the
motor before reaching motor Speed.
Torque Min – The torque input must be less than
this value upon exit of the step or the step's result is
NOK.
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Torque Max – The peak torque input is constantly
compared with this value. If the input exceeds this
value, then the setting of Exit must be checked to
determine the OK/NOK status of the step.
Torque Reset – This parameter determines whether
the peak torque accumulation (the value used for
torque comparisons) should be reset to 0. Possible
values are:
Yes – Peak torque accumulation is set to 0 at the
beginning of the step.
No – Torque input accumulation is unchanged.
Snug Torque – If the torque input exceeds this
value, angle input (the accumulated angle
measurement of the encoder) is reset. This
parameter is only used if Angle Reset is set to Snug
Torque.
Angle Min – Angle input must be less than this value
upon exit of the step.
Angle Max – Angle input is constantly compared
with this value. If the input exceeds this value, then
the setting of Exit must be checked to determine the
OK/NOK status of the step.
Angle Reset – This parameter determines whether
the angle accumulation (the value used for angle
comparisons) should be reset to 0. Possible values
are:
Always – Angle input accumulation is set to 0 at
the beginning of the step.
Don't Change – Angle input accumulation is
carried over from the last step.
Snug Torque – Angle input accumulation is set to
0 as soon as the torque input equals the Snug
Torque setting.
Depth Min* – (Analog Depth) The Analog Depth
input must be less than this value upon exit of the
step.
Depth Max* – (Analog Depth) The Analog Depth
input is constantly compared with this value. If the
Analog Depth input equals this value, the setting of
Exit must be checked to determine the OK/NOK
status of the step.
Depth 1 & Depth 2* – (Digital Depth) The combined
settings of these values make up the Target depth
state of the step. The Digital Depth input status must
match these parameters upon exit of the step. In
addition, if Exit is set to Depth, the states of the
depth input are constantly compared to these values
and when equivalent, the step exits. These
parameters are only used if a channel is configured
for Digital Depth.
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Digital Signal – Exit the step on the rising or falling
edge of one of the 12 digital inputs. A positive value
indicates the rising edge of the input corresponding
to the Digital Signal. A negative value indicates the
falling edge. The value is base 0 (0 indicates the first
digital input). This parameter is only used if the value
of Exit equals Digital Signal.
Time Min – The time input must be less than this
value upon exit of the step.
Time Max – The time input is constantly compared
with this value. If the input exceeds this value, then
the setting of Exit must be checked to determine the
OK/NOK status of the step.
Jump Flag – This parameter determines whether
the step should jump to another step of the program.
The comparison occurs upon completion of the step.
Possible values are:
Always – After completion of the current step,
always go to the step designated by the Jump To
value.
Never – After completion of the current step, go to
the next step (follow the numerical step order 1, 2,
3, etc.)
On OK – After completion of the current step, go to
the step designated by the Jump To value only if
the step's result is OK.
On NOK – After completion of the current step, go
to the step designated by the Jump To value only
if the step's result is NOK.
Jump To – If the Jump Flag condition is met, this
parameter determines the number of the step to
jump to.
Max Jumps – This parameter sets the maximum
number of times a step may be executed. If a
program attempts to re-run this step more than this
assigned value, the program is exited as NOK with a
loop max error.
Force OKNOK – This parameter determines the
OK/NOK status of the step. The comparison occurs
upon completion of the step. Possible values are:
Don't Change – The step status is unchanged.
OK/NOK status is determined by step result.
Set OK – The step is marked as OK status
regardless of step result.
Set NOK – The step is marked as NOK status
regardless of step result.
*Depth parameters are available only if the channel is
configured for the corresponding depth Type.
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Advanced Programmer Hints and Tips
If an Advanced Program is needed for an application, it
is advisable to first create the program with the Easy
Programmer. Then, use the Easy Program as a base
to add the additional Advanced Program features.
To set the input values displayed in the Run Window
(Result Display Parameters), the user must use the
RDP Editor located in the Screw Program Setup Menu.
There is no directional (clockwise, counter-clockwise)
setting within Advanced Programmer. Direction is
designated by positive (+) values turning clockwise and
negative (-) values turning counter-clockwise. For
example, a step with an angle Target of –50 (negative
fifty) degrees would look for a 50 degree counter-
clockwise rotation. Likewise, if a counter-clockwise
process needs to be monitored for a maximum torque
of one Newton-meter, the Torque Max setting would
need to be set for –1 (negative one) Nm.
When converting an Easy Program containing Dwell
steps to an Advanced Program, the Dwell steps are
defined with a “Time” Exit parameter and assigned a
default value of 0.10 seconds for its Time Max.
Some advanced programs can correct NOK step
results by using internal “jumps’ and are then able to
complete the desired application. The forcing of a
step’s OK/NOK status allows continuation of the
program and can be used to prevent an overall
successful operation from being labeled NOK.
Maximum Limit parameters (Torque Max, Angle Max,
etc.) are constantly checked. If any maximum Limit is
exceeded, the step will exit NOK. However, if the
maximum Limit exceeded is the same as the Limit set
for the Exit parameter, the step will exit OK as long as
all the minimum Limits have also been satisfied. In this
way, the maximum parameter of the same type
assigned for the Exit parameter can be thought of as a
Target.
When a program completes a step whose Exit
parameter is set to Stop, the program is finished.
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Use the following flow chart to help vizualize the Result Display Parameter Editor
control process within an Advanced Program.
Before proceeding to the Editor, the active program, for
Begin
(start cycle,
which parameters are to be viewed/edited, is set by
execute step 1) selecting either the “Program Number” button or the
program’s name from the Screw Program list.
Set:
Selecting the “Display Param Editor” button from the
current step = 1 Screw Program Setup Menu takes the user to the RD
program status = OK
Param Editor.

Exit of current
step = Stop or is
after last step?

No

Execute current step.

Set step result and
program status
according to outcome

No
Jump
condition of step
satisfied?
(step result = jump
flag?)
Yes
Force OKNOK =
Set OK?
Yes
No
Display Param Editor selection from the Screw Program Setup Menu.
Set current Yes
Set Program
status = OK
Increment
step to This RD Param window allows the Result Display
current step
No Jump To
Parameters (RDPs) of a program to be assigned. If a
program is an Easy Program, RDPs can also be
No assigned directly from inside the Easy Program Editor.
Step result was
Program status
= NOK? NOK and Force However if a program is an Advanced Program, this is
OKNOK not equal
to No Change? the only feature available for assigning RDPs.

No Yes

Force OKNOK =
Set NOK?
Yes

Set Program
Yes status = NOK

Done
(end
cycle)

Advanced Program flow chart

RD Param Editor.
Through the RD Param Editor, the user may
add/remove RDPs and/or view other currently
assigned RDPs. It is possible to designate up to a total
of three RDPs for every program. RDPs can be any of
the following four input types: torque, angle, time or
depth. Selection of RDP type is performed through the
Input Type pull-down options. Each RDP must also be
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assigned the step number where the input is to be
measured.
Program Manager
Selecting the “Prog Manager” button
from the Screw Program Setup Menu
takes the user to the Program
Manager.
This utility allows the user to copy,
paste, and delete screw programs and
screw steps. It also provides an
overview of each Screw Program by
listing step strategy. The window is arranged in a table
(grid) format where each program is a column and the
program steps are the rows.
Program Manager Structure
Three Screw Programs (each displaying ten steps) at a
time are visible within the Program Manager window.
The “More” buttons (located beneath the program
columns) scroll through the 31 programs, while the
“Up” and “Dn” buttons (located to the right of the step
rows) scroll through the 25 program steps.
When the user presses (selects) on any step, the
corresponding program that contains that step is also
selected. Information regarding both the currently
selected step and program is displayed at the bottom
of the Program Manager window.
Currently selected step and program information.
The clipboard is the temporary memory where data
sets are stored when a copy is performed. There is a
Step Clipboard and a Program Clipboard, each used
for storing the corresponding data. The source of the
clipboard data is also displayed at the bottom of the
window.
Current step and program clipboard identification.
The above example shows that the Step Clipboard
holds the following data: Channel 1, Program 3, Step
5, Digital Depth (an “a” would indicate Analog Depth),
while the Program Clipboard holds the following data:
Channel 1, Program 5, Digital Depth.

Program Manager window.

When working within the Program Manager, keep in
mind that there exists both a selected step and a
selected program. The selected step is highlighted
magenta and the selected program is highlighted cyan.
These selected data sets (steps and programs) are the
source or destination when performing any copy,
paste, insert, or delete function.
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Action Buttons Program Display Selection

The group of buttons below the program columns are On the Program Manager window, program displays
used to complete actions (copy, paste, insert, delete, not only offer a step outline of the program’s content,
convert) with the selected data. These buttons are but also provide a header bar that identifies several
grouped and color identified according to the type of key features.
information manipulated. Step action buttons are
highlighted magenta and utilize the Step Clipboard.
Program buttons are highlighted cyan and utilize the
Program Clipboard.
Step Program

Button functions are as follows:

Step Copy – Copies the selected data to the step
clipboard.
Step Paste – Pastes the step clipboard data to the
selected step.
Step Insert – Inserts a blank step where selected.
Step Delete – Deletes the selected step.
Prog Copy – Copies the selected data to the
program clipboard.
Prog Paste – Pastes the program clipboard data to
the selected program. The selected program is
overwritten.
Prog Delete – Makes the selected program empty.
Prog Name – Edits the name of the selected
program (up to 20 characters).
Prog Convert – Converts Easy programs to
Advanced.
When a Screw Step is inserted, pasted, or deleted, the
program steps are shifted to accommodate the action.
CAUTION: Within Program Manager, any step that is
displaced beyond step 25 is removed from the program.
NOTE: It is possible to copy and paste parameter sets
between channels. This is done by copying, exiting
Program Manager, changing channels, re-entering
Program Manager, and then pasting to the
destination.
The Program Manager window displays three program outlines at one time.
The heading of each program display contains the
following: Program Number, Program Name, Program
Type (easy, advanced, or empty), and a Depth Type
identifier (“a” for analog or “d” for digital). If the heading
area is highlighted black, this identifies that the
program is of the type “advanced.”
Program Type
Program Number
Program Name
Depth Type
Since step definitions are assigned differently
according to program type (easy or advanced), the
information displayed by Program Manager for each
step is shown differently for Easy and Advanced
Programs. Easy Program steps are defined by strategy
type, while Advanced Program steps are defined by
their exit parameter.
The following graphic shows two displays that contain
the same programming but differ only by program type;
notice the difference in step identification for the same
process.

Steps for Steps for

Easy Advanced
Programs Programs are
are defined defined by
by their their exit
strategy parameter
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Since Advanced Program steps are defined by exit Program Manager Hints and Tips
parameters, the final step identification for an
Advanced Program must contain a Stop for its exit If performing an inter-channel copy (copying a program
parameter. This “Stop” step is not necessary for an from one channel to another), be aware that conflicts
Easy Program. may arise if settings within the copied program conflict
with Channel Parameters. Examples include: different
Any Result Display torque factors or different depth sensor configurations.
Parameters (RDPs) assigned Type Code
to a step are identified by a Torque T
For Easy Programs, since Dwell Steps have a special
letter abbreviation indicating Angle A relationship with the preceding step, they may not be
Input Type and are displayed Time t manipulated separately from the preceding step. In
between brackets “{}”. The Depth D other words, copying or deleting the preceding step
abbreviations are as follows: also copies or deletes the dwell step that is attached to
it. Similarly, a step may not be inserted between a
For an Easy Program, any step containing an asterisk dwell and it’s preceding step.
“*” indicates that this step has a dwell attached to it.
Any actions (copying, pasting, or deleting) performed Steps may not be copied between programs that use
on that step will also effect the Dwell Step. Since different depth sensor types.
Advanced Programs utilize exit strategies for step Steps may not be copied between Easy and Advanced
definition, Dwell Steps are defined by a time parameter Programs.
and are therefore not linked to the previous step.
Any step copied to an empty program converts the
empty program to the type of program (easy or
advanced) from which the copied step originated.
When using program actions (copy program & paste
program), RDPs are also copied to the new program.
However, when using step actions (copy step & paste
step), RDPs are not copied to the new step.
When changes are saved from the Program Manager
utility, the user is prompted to clear statistics for each
program.
Space permitting, it is advisable to make a copy of an
Easy Program before any conversion to an Advanced
Program. This practice helps ensure that the initial
Easy Program is still available for future reference.
Example: If program #1 (an Easy Program) is to be
converted to an Advanced Program (maybe, the
addition of program jumps are needed), first copy the
Easy Program to another program number (lets say
program #2) and then convert program #1. This way, if
for any reason the initial Easy Program is needed, a
backup (program #2) is available.
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Section 5G: Statistics

General .....................................................5G-1
Introduction ........................................................ 5G-1
Types of Statistics............................................ 5G-2
Sample Size Disparity...................................... 5G-2
Clearing Statistics ............................................ 5G-2
Statistical Definitions........................................ 5G-3
Stats Menu ...............................................5G-3
Population Statistics.......................................... 5G-4
Population Statistics Filtering........................... 5G-4
Features of the Statistics Window ................... 5G-4
Recursive Statistics ........................................... 5G-5
Updating Recursive Statistics .......................... 5G-5
Raw Data ............................................................. 5G-5
Raw Data Navigation ....................................... 5G-6
Raw Data Input Type Display .......................... 5G-6
Raw Data Digital Depth ................................... 5G-6

General Introduction
This chapter covers the features that view and clear The statistics section of the STII is useful for analyzing
the Statistics section of the GUI (Graphical User past Cycle Results and the statistics generated from
Interface). Statistical analysis utilities are located within those results. The data recorded is determined by the
the Stats Menu that is accessed from the Run Window. Result Display Parameters (RDPs) established through
the Setup of individual Screw Programs. As each
program executes, the resulting values are stored to
Run memory for viewing and/or statistical analysis.
Window
To select the active channel from the Run Window, the
user presses the white background inside the desired
channel sub-window. The sub-window is then
highlighted with a blue border to indicate that this sub-
Stats window is now the active channel.
Menu

Blue border
indicates active
channel.

Population Recursive Raw

Statistics Statistics Data

Four channel Run Window display identifying the active channel.

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Types of Statistics
The STII stores statistics in two forms:
Population Statistics Memory – This memory
stores a finite list of cycle results. As each cycle
completes, the results are added to a list of 2000
values per channel that is stored in a First-In-First-
Out queue. The memory is shared by all programs
for the entire channel, and records the results as
they occur. For example, if a process calls for
alternating the execution of program 1 with program
2 (execute P1, execute P2, execute P1, etc.), the
cycle results for these programs are also stored to
memory in an alternating fashion (results P1, results
P2, results P1, etc.). This memory is used in the Raw
Data and Population Statistics windows.
Recursive Statistics Memory – This memory stores
an infinite number of cycle results at the expense of
disallowing sorting/filtering features. The data is
similar to that stored in Population Memory, but
permits a much larger (infinite) analysis range.
Recursive data does not allow individual values to be
extracted or calculations to be filtered.
Result Display Parameters (RDPs) determine which
values are stored and used for statistics. These
parameters are the same Input Types designated for
display in the Run Window and used for Automatic
Result Printing. RDPs are assigned through Screw
Program Setup.
Refer to Result Display Parameter Editor page 5F-26 or
Programming - Step RDPs page F-18, for more information
on establishing a program's RDPs.
Sample Size Disparity
It is possible for Cycle Results from the same program
to differ in sample size from one another. This can
occur because it is not necessarily true that all program
Result Display Parameters (RDPs) can be collected for
every rundown.
For example, differences can occur between RDP
sample sizes when a program that is collecting the
torque of step 1 and the angle of step 3 fails in step 2.
The angle in step 3 can not be collected for stats since
the program did not advance beyond step 2. Therefore
when viewing the results for this program, the angle
stats from step 3 would have a smaller sample size
than that used for torque stats from step 1.
Another example, differences can occur between RDP
sample sizes when a program that fails during one of
its steps has an RDP value that exceeds its program
Limits (NOK result). If “Stat View Mode” is set to only
“OK” data, then an RDP that resulted in an NOK result
would not be used for OK statistics.
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Clearing Statistics
Within the Stats portion of the STII, Statistics can be
cleared by two methods.
• Clearing an entire channel of statistical values by
selecting the “Clear Channel Stats” button from the
Stats Menu.
• Clearing program statistical values by entering either
the Population or Recursive window and selecting
the “Clear Stats” button.
In order to clear any statistics, the active channel must
be in Manual Mode. If the channel is in Automatic
Mode, the Manual Mode Request pop-up window
appears. Using this window, the user may attempt to
force the channel from Auto to Manual Mode.
Refer to Manual Mode Request page 5C-4, for a description
the Manual Mode Request signal.
In addition, when users edit certain parameters within
the Setup menus of the STII, they may be prompted to
clear statistics. According to the relevance of the
changes made with respect to the previously collected
values, it may or may not be necessary to clear the
current statistics to ensure proper statistical analysis.
For example, suppose there is a program that has
executed numerous cycles, and this program has only
two assigned RDP values, one for Torque Target and
the other for Angle Max. At some point, a user edits
this program to reduce the Time Max setting of the final
step. Upon saving and exiting, the user will be
prompted with an option to possibly clear the current
statistics for this program. Since the program change
(Time Max) has almost no relevance on the previously
collected data for the Torque Target and Angle Max,
the user can opt not to clear the statistics memory and
therefore utilize all the previously run cycle data for
more comprehensive statistical analysis. In contrast,
say that the user instead changed the Torque Target
value of this program. Most likely with this type of
change, the previous result data of this program would
now be obsolete in comparison to future cycle results,
so clearing the current statistics is advisable to ensure
proper analysis.
CAUTION: Be careful to read all prompts when making
any parameter changes. Cleared statistics can not be
recalled.
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Statistical Definitions Capability Ratio (Cr) – A term that describes the

Normal Curve – The normal distribution is a bell
curve that can be described in terms of two
parameters: the value of the reading and the
frequency of that value.
size of the process variability relative to the size of
the specification range. It does not consider where
the process is centered so a good value for
capability ratio does not mean that all the values are
within specification. When both specifications are
fixed Cr is calculated as:

6σ
Cr =
(Upper Tolerance - Lower Tolerance)
Frequency

USL
LSL

Stats Menu
Selecting the “Stats” button from the Run Window
σ σ takes the user to the Statistics Menu.
Values
x - 2σ x + 2σ

x - 3σ x + 3σ
x

Mean (x-bar) – The mean is the average value of all

readings. In most cases, the mean corresponds to
the value of the reading where the distribution is
highest. Mean is calculated as:
sum of the values
x=
sample size

Standard Deviation (σ) – Statistical term used to

quantify the scatter in a set of data points (shape of
the bell curve). If the standard deviation (or “sigma”)
is small (tightly controlled process), most of the data
points are close together. Stats selection from the Run Window.
±3 sigma are the values that are commonly accepted The Stats Menu functions
Stats
as the lower and upper control limits for a process. as a “branch” of the GUI Menu

For example, in a “normal” curve distribution, 99.73% and provides access to

of all data falls between the ±3 sigma limits. three statistical utilities:
Generally a process is considered “in control” if all • Population Stats
the samples fall within these limits. • Recursive Stats
Population Recursive Raw
Upper and Lower Specification Limits (USL, LSL) • Raw Data Statistics Statistics Data

– These fixed specification limits must be outside the

control limits and the target. They reflect a shutdown
scenario or a high probability that a real process or
product problem exists that must be corrected
immediately. They are defined via product and
process research.
Cp – The value of the acceptable range divided by
the likely range. This describes the width of the
normal curve.
Capability Index (Cpk) – This describes the location
of the normal curve in relation to the control point.
Cpk is the lesser of:

Cpk = or
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Statistics Menu.
The Stats Menu contains the following features:
• Program and Program Numbers – Identified at
the top right side of the window.
• Channel Selection – Up to 4 Radio buttons, one
for each active channel (only channels enabled
through System Setup are available.)
• Program Selection – A pop-up window, where
program selection (31 programs are possible per
channel) for the designated channel is performed.
• Clear Channel Stats – Password protected
feature that clears all statistics for the designated
channel.
To begin any statistical viewing/analysis, the user
should select the appropriate channel and program
number.

Population Statistics
Selecting the “Population Statistics” button from the
Stats Menu takes the user to the Population Statistics
window.

Population Statistics window.

This window shows the statistics calculated from
Population Statistics Memory. The values on the left
side of the window are the statistics calculated from the
program’s RDPs. Pressing the “Next Parameter” button
will change which RDP (torque, angle, time, depth)
from which the stat values are calculated.
The values on the right side of the window are the
statistics based on the entire program’s OK/NOK
status. “Aborts” displays the number of abnormally
exited cycles (examples: Torque Errors, Amplifier
Faults).
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Population Statistics Filtering Recursive Statistics

Statistics are calculated based on two filters: Selecting the “Recursive Statistics” button from the
• Calculations can be filtered to include only certain Stats Menu takes the user to the Recursive Statistics
cycle results (only OK, only NOK, All results.) This window.
is done through “Stat View Mode.” A result value is
used for calculations only if it fits the criteria.
• To limit the calculations to a certain number of
results, set the “Max Sample Size” to the number of
results desired. For example, a sample size of 100
will calculate using the data from the last (most
recent) 100 cycles for the active program.

Identification of the two data filters available for Population Statistics.

Features of the Statistics Window

Specification limits for Cp, Cpk, and
Cr are set using the “Set Upper Recursive Statistics window.
Spec” and “Set Lower Spec” This window displays the statistics from Recursive
buttons. Each statistic type (of the Statistics Memory. This utility shares many of the same
three RDPs) has its own limit set. features/functions as those discussed for the
These should normally be set to the Population Statistics utility.
upper and lower limits of the step
from which the RPD is selected. Differences between Population and Recursive
Statistics are as follows:
Use the “Sigma Factor” button to
change from using the 6 sigma (the • Recursive individual statistics are not accessible.
default) setting. This value affects That is why no filters are available.
(where N represents the sigma • Recursive statistics can be entered in Automatic
factor selected) “N Sigma,” “X+N Mode and may be redrawn with the “Update” button.
Sigma,” “X-N Sigma,” “Cp,” “Cpk,” and “Cr” • Recursive statistics allow the STII to calculate
calculations. The Sigma Factor should be set statistics “on the fly” as cycles are completed and
according to how stringent a pass/fail ratio is desired. provide an infinite sample size.
The “Clear Stats” button requires password Updating Recursive Statistics
identification to erase the statistics of the active Screw The update feature permits continuous monitoring of
Program from Population Statistics Memory. Recursive Statistics up to an infinite sample size. For
To send the Population Statistics to the printer port, example, suppose that the Recursive Statistic Memory
select the “Print” Button.” for an angle RDP has a sample size of 15 and a mean
of 89.7 degrees. The next cycle run for this program
produces an angle result of 722.0 degrees. If the user
selects the “Update” button, the
Recursive Memory for the angle
RDP would now read a sample
size of 16 with a new calculated
mean of 129.3 degrees. In
addition, an update performed after 10,000 cycles
would show the calculated statistics for all 10.000
results.
The Stat Collect Mode identification at the bottom of
the Recursive Statistics window displays the current
channel criteria for Recursive Stat collection. Settings
for this Channel Parameter can be “All Results,” “OK
Results,” “NOK Results,” or “No Results.”
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Raw Data Raw Data Navigation

Selecting the “Raw Data” button from the Stats Menu There are six buttons at the bottom of the Raw Data
takes the user to the Raw Data window. window to navigation through the possible 2000 cycle
results within the Population
Statistics Memory. Type Code
Navigating with the ”Down” Torque To
Angle An
buttons will display older cycle
Time Ti
results, while the “Up” buttons Depth De
take the user to the most recent
cycle results.

Data display navigation buttons located at bottom of the Raw Data window.
A Raw Data RDP result can read “Not Available” if
Raw Data window.
either:
The Raw Data window allows the user to view the
individual RDP results for a single Screw Program in • The step from which the parameter gets it’s value
the Population Statistics Memory. The data in this was not executed
window is presented in a table format where the rows • The RDP was not set before cycle execution.
of the table identify the individual cycles and the For example, if an RDP is collected from step 3, but
columns display the cycle results (RDP values, the program exits due to an NOK result at step 2, the
Program Status, Date/Time). Cycle results are RDP can not be collected because the step was never
displayed with the most recent (higher cycle numbers) executed. Another example is, if an RDP is set after
at the top. The window is arranged as a table with the the program has already been executed; the RDP can
following columns: not be collected. For both these examples, the Raw
• Cycle Number – This number is automatically Data table would read “Not Available” for the RDP in
assigned to every cycle executed. Each rundown question.
has its own unique number that is helpful for
identifying data and/or results with a specific cycle.
• Result Display Parameters (RDPs) and Step
Number – The column data displays the recorded
values for a programs RDPs. The Column header
identifies the RDP type (torque, angle, time, depth)
and step number where the RDP is measured.
• Program Status – This is the overall outcome of
the cycle as it is displayed in the Run Window. If
the cycle was NOK, a list of Overshots and/or
Undershots are displayed.
• Day and Time – Shows the timestamp of the
cycle.
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Raw Data Input Type Display Raw Data Digital Depth

In the Raw Data window, NOK results display the NOK In the Raw Data table, Digital Depth results are
RDP in red text with a ‘+’ for an Overshot or a ‘-’ for an encoded; this enables the status results of the two
Undershot. In addition, the Program Status column for depth sensors to be incorporated into a single value.
an NOK cycle displays a red RDP input type code with This practice is also Depth Depth
a ‘+’ for an Overshot or a ‘-’ for an Undershot. The used in the Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Encoded
Population Stats Value
Input Types are abbreviated as follows: Status Status
memory, as well as Off Off 0
the Graph and On Off 1
NOK Data features.
Off On 2
The values of the
On On 3
sensors are
encoded as follows:
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Section 5H: Diagnostics

General .....................................................5H-1
Introduction .........................................................5H-1
Diagnostics Menu ....................................5H-2
I/O Diagnostics ....................................................5H-2
I/O Diagnostics Hints and Tips..........................5H-3
Diagnostic Tests .................................................5H-3
Friction Test ......................................................5H-4
Motor Test......................................................... 5H-4
Log Book..............................................................5H-4
Log Book Notes ................................................5H-5
System Status .....................................................5H-5

General Introduction
This chapter covers the features that compose the The diagnostics system integrated into the Sure Turk II
Diagnostics section of the GUI (Graphical User (STII) serves several purposes. It can be used to:
Interface.) Diagnostic utilities are located within the • View a log of important events.
Diagnostics Menu that is accessed from the Run • Check devices and mechanical systems connected
Window. to the STII.
• Check electrical connections and debug wiring
Run problems.
Window • Test and tune the servo drive and motor.
• Check the status of system errors and Ready State
factors.

Diag-
nostics
Menu

I/O
Log Diagnos. System
Diag-
Book Tests Status
nostics
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Diagnostics Menu I/O Diagnostics

Selecting the “Diag.” button from the Run Window Selecting the “I/O Diag” button from
takes the user to the Diagnostics Menu. the Diagnostics Menu takes the user
to the I/O Diagnostics window. The I/O
Diagnostics window is used for the
following:
Blue border
• To set the outputs of the I/O Box.
indicates active • To view the inputs read by the I/O Box.
• To read some status bits.
channel.

NOTE: When viewing signal status, “0” is synonymous with

off and “1” is synonymous with on.

Diagnostics selection from the Run Window.

The user should first select the appropriate Channel
button from the Diagnostics Menu. This designates
which enabled channel they are about to access for
running any Diagnostic features.

I/O Diagnostics window.

The I/O Diagnostics window offers a means of
monitoring the current Input/Output signal status
between the controller and the external device.
Through this feature the user is able to verify the logic
and debug any suspected I/O communication
problems.
In order to set outputs from the I/O Diagnostics
window, the channel must be in Manual Mode. If the
window is entered in Automatic Mode (View Only
Mode), the user may view the states of the I/O signals
as they are updated, but will not be permitted to set
Diagnostics Menu. any outputs.
The Diagnostics Menu functions as a “branch” of the Selecting the “I/O Diag” button from the Diagnostics
GUI and provides access to four diagnostic utilities: Menu when in Automatic Mode causes a Manual Mode
• Log Book Request pop-up window to appear. Using this window,
• I/O Diagnostics the user may either attempt to force the channel from
• Diagnostic Tests Auto to Manual Mode or enter the I/O Diagnostics in
• System Status View only Mode.
The utilities for I/O Diagnostics and Diagnostic Tests Refer to Manual Mode Request page 5C-4, for a description
require password verification before permitting user the Manual Mode Request signal.
access.
Refer to Hardware Logic Connections page 7-4, for further
information concerning CLI signals.
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Legend for I/O Diagnostics window: Diagnostic Tests

Analog Input – This group shows the voltage levels Selecting the “Diagnos. Tests” button
of analog inputs as well as the converted values. from the Diagnostics Menu takes the
Analog Output – This group can be used to set the user to the Diagnostics Test window.
two analog outputs (% speed and % power). This window is a Run Protected feature,
Encoder – This group can be used to view the angle so the current channel must be in
encoder value and also reset the value to zero. Manual Mode to enter. If the channel is
in Automatic Mode when trying to enter, a Manual
I/O Status – This group shows the status of the Mode Request pop-up window appears. Using this
following: I/O Node communications, Digital Output window, the user may attempt to force the channel
state, and Analog Input state. A high Digital Output from Auto to Manual Mode.
State indicates an over-current condition on a digital
output. If Analog Input State is high then the inputs Refer to Manual Mode Request page 5C-4, for a description
are out of range (plus/minus 10V limit). the Manual Mode Request signal.
Digital Input – This group shows the status of each The Diagnostic Tests utility allows the user to perform
digital input. two tests:
Digital Output – This group can be used to set each • A Friction Test on the spindle
digital output. In addition, pressing the individual • A Motor Test on the servo drive
“Toggle” buttons causes the corresponding output to
be repeatedly switched from “0” to “1” status (turning
on and off roughly once a second). The “Reset”
button sets all digital outputs to “0.”
Toggling outputs can be useful for verifying wiring.
For example, if there are many inputs on a PLC, a
technician would probably want to be able to
correctly identify and/or label them (for instance,
which input the Ready to Start STII output is
connected to). Toggling an output on the STII will
cause the corresponding input on the PLC to also
toggle on and off approximately once per second.
I/O Diagnostics Hints and Tips
If the I/O Diagnostics window is entered in Manual
Mode, it is said to be Run Protected. In other words,
Diagnostics Test window.
Automatic Mode is blocked.
At any time during either the Friction or Motor Tests, if
Except when in “View Only Mode,” error conditions are the measured torque exceeds the Protection Torque
not checked while the user is in I/O Diagnostics. (Channel Parameter) of the channel, the test will stop
All outputs are set to “0” when entering window unless and an error message will display on the status bar.
in “View Only Mode.” The Protection Torque parameter ensures that any
accidental engagement of the bit does not result in
If there is an I/O Communication Error, all status damage to the system.
indicators are displayed with a “/” symbol (indicating all
values are invalid). The only indicator that is not Error conditions are not checked while the user is in
represented with a “/” symbol is the I/O Diagnostic Tests. In addition, features triggered by
Communications status; this will read “error.” inputs on the CLI are not available while in this
window. For example, the External Fault Reset will not
Features triggered by inputs on the Control Logic function.
Interface (CLI) are not available while in this window.
For example, the External Fault Reset will not function. This Diagnostic Tests feature is not available for
disabled channels (established through System
I/O Diagnostics is not available for disabled channels. Parameter Editor).
By using the I/O Diagnostics while in “View Only Mode”
(Automatic Mode), it is possible to debug logic and
signal problems while cycles are running.
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NOTE: To ensure proper testing, allow the bit to rotate at

Friction Test least one revolution in both directions.
When the Friction Test is activated, the connected
spindle is rotated first forward and then backward while The STII also provides an automatic friction test that
measuring the resulting torque and angle values. This may be initiated by the Control Logic Interface (CLI).
test can be helpful for assessing the internal friction of Refer to Automatic Friction Test page 5C-3, for an
the spindle and may identify problems such as a bad eexplanation of the Automatic Friction Test.
bearing.
The following parameters define the test limits and Motor Test
behaviour of the servo drive. Values for these The Motor Test can be used to test and tune the servo
parameters are initially defaulted to the Channel drive. First, the servo is assigned the following test
Parameters of the same name. parameters:
Friction Tolerance – This parameter sets the Motor Speed – This parameter sets how fast the
maximum friction (torque) that is allowable to pass motor turns during the test. The value is entered as a
the test. The value is entered as a percentage of the percentage of full speed.
Torque Factor for the active channel.
Motor Power – If the drive uses this signal, this
Motor Speed – This parameter sets how fast the parameter sets the current limit for the motor during
motor turns during the test. The value is entered as a the test. The value is entered as a percentage of the
percentage of full speed. amplifier power.
Time – This parameter sets the time duration that Ramp Time – This parameter sets the time duration
the spindle will rotate in each direction. The value is for the motor to accelerate to the Target speed. The
entered in seconds. value is entered in seconds.
Ramp Time – This parameter sets the time duration Then, after selecting the
for the motor to accelerate to the Target speed. The “Start Test” button, the STII
value is entered in seconds. provides the rotational speed
After pressing the ‘Start Test” button, the friction test (measured in RPMs) that
will run. Tests that complete successfully display the results from the assigned test
peak torque and angle values recorded during spindle values. The motor can be
rotation in both directions. Below these results, the disabled at any time during
overall Friction Test status is displayed as OK. the test by selecting the “Stop
Test” button (same button
The test will fail if: used to Start the test, it
• The torque result exceeds the allowed tolerance (in toggles between start and
either rotation direction). stop).
• The absolute value of the forward and backward
angle readings differ by more than 10% NOTE: A Negative motor speed
value will reverse the
Results recorded up to the failure point are displayed, direction of rotation.
and the Friction Test status will read Friction Error.
Log Book
Selecting the “Log” button from the
Diagnostics Menu takes the user to
the Log Book window. The Log Book
feature can be used to view a list of
the last 999 important events that
have occurred on the system. These
events include:
• All parameter changes performed from an editor
(System Parameter Editor, Channel Parameter
Editor, Easy Programmer, Advanced Programmer,
Result Display Parameter Editor).
Result examples of two Friction Tests. The first test completed OK, the • All error conditions displayed in the Error Handler.
second test resulted in a Friction Error.
• Statistic Memory Clears.
• Loads and saves in the Backup Window.
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• Error Codes.
When accessing the Log Book window, the most
recent Log entries are displayed. To display older
entries, use the “Down” scroll buttons at the bottom of
the window. To return to the most recent results, use
the “Up” scroll buttons at the top of the window. If new
entries are logged while the user is in the Log Book
window, the Log is reinitialized to show the most recent
entry.
Log Book window.
Each Log Book entry is composed of:
• The number of the entry.
• The channel that the event occurred on or ‘S’ for a
system event.
• The date and time of the event.
• The User name logged in when the event occurred.
• A text message describing the event.
Pressing the “Print” button from the Log Book window
causes a pop-up window to appear. This window is
used to select the range of Log Book entries (identified
by their log number) to be sent to the printer port. The
print data will also include the cycle number for each
event. Cycle numbers help identify the channel and
program from which the event occurred, however, if
any of the log entries sent to print happen to be for a
system event, the cycle number of channel one is
printed.
Refer to Cycle Identification page 5A-5, for Cycle Number
explanation.
Log Book Notes
The difference between system and channel events is
the same as the distinction between System
Parameters and Channel Parameters. Namely, system
events affect the entire system (such as System
Parameter edits or loading Backup data) while Channel
Events affect only a single channel (such as a
disconnected transducer).
5H-5
The user name “##” refers to the Weber user and the
user name “@@” refers to the Administrator.
Any parameter changes performed within an editor are
only logged when the “Save & Exit” button is pressed.
Underlying Advanced Program changes are not logged
when an Easy Program is saved.
Error Code entries only occur when the system is
pushed beyond its capabilities, such as attempting to
run four channels with cycle times of one second while
printing all result and graph data.
System Status
Selecting the “System Status” button
from the Diagnostics Menu takes the
user to the System Status window.
This utility is useful for checking the
status conditions of the following
information:
• The status of System and Channel Errors.
• The status of the current program selected with the
Program Select Bits inputs on the CLI.
• The status of Ready State criteria.
System Status window.
“Curr Prog Status” and “Prog Ready Status” show the
factors and criteria for the program’s Ready Status.
This includes: what program is selected, if that
program is executable, and if the controller is in
Automatic Mode. This grouping of information is helpful
in that it provides viewing of all existing status
conditions in one window. For instance, if a user
believes that the STII is experiencing multiple errors,
they can access the System Status and see what
conditions are present and hopefully determine why
the system is not ready.
Refer to Error Handling System page 5F-7, for further
explanation of fault/error conditions.
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Refer to Ready State page 5C-5, for further explanation of

the Ready State.

Software version
identification.

Timestamp of
last Update.

Last Update within “Prog Ready Status” shows a

timestamp of when the Status window was last
redrawn. Pressing the “Update” button on the right side
of the window redraws the System Status window.
The revision level of the STII software is also displayed
on the right side of the System Status window (below
the “Update” button).
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Section 5I: Data Output
Printer Ports.............................................. 5I-1
User Reports ............................................. 5I-1
Auto Result Prints .................................... 5I-1
Auto Graph Prints .....................................5I-6
Printer Ports
The Sure Tork II (STII) provides two printer ports
(RS232C) for printing and networking. Serial Port 1
(COM2) is used for all user initiated prints (parameter
prints, screw program prints, statistics prints, etc.),
while Serial Port 2 (COM4) is reserved for any auto
print data (text or WSK2). The parameters for
establishing the port settings are done through the
System Parameter Editor.
Printer Port settings form the System ParameterEditor window.
Port settings on all networked devices and computers
should match the settings for the STII.
Refer to System Parameter Editor page 5F-5, for further
explanation of system parameters.
User Reports
Many menus/features within the STII Graphical User
Interface (GUI) permit the user to send print data out to
Serial Port 1 (COM2). This port is reserved for user
initiated communications such as parameter prints,
screw program prints, statistics prints, etc. Since all
channels utilize this port for user prints, the parameters
for establishing the port settings are done through the
System Parameter Editor.
5I-1
Print Data Formats ............................................... 5I-2
ASCII and ASCII nl ............................................ 5I-2
Short .................................................................. 5I-3
Binary................................................................. 5I-4
Auto Result Prints
This feature allows Screw Cycle result data to be
automatically sent out through Serial Port 2 (COM4) to
be collected by a serial printer or a network device.
The following parameters influence this process:
• The Channel Parameter “Auto Print”
determines the conditions for when
(Always, on OK, on NOK, Never) the
data should be sent to the port.
Refer to Channel Parameter Editor page 5F-7, for further
explanation of channel parameters.
• The System Parameter “Result Print
Format” determines data format (ASCII,
ASCII nl, Binary, or Short) of the string.
• The System Parameter “Print Delay”
determines the minimum amount of
time between each printout.
Refer to System Parameter Editor page 5F-5, for further
explanation of system parameters.
System Parameters are settings that effect all four
channels, thus the Auto Print feature utilizes the same
Serial Port 2 (COM4) for all channels.
CAUTION: Only 4 Auto Result Print data strings may
be internally buffered before the STII must wait for the
data to be delivered to the serial port. While a channel is
waiting for the data to be sent, it is not in the Ready
State. Avoid sending too much data, too frequently, or
with too slow a baud rate. For example, sending 5
seconds of stored graph data with a baud rate of 1200
would require approximately a 10 second transmission.
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Print Data Formats

The following tables will help interpret the Auto Result Print data strings. Data may be sent in the following formats:
ASCII, ASCII nl, Binary, or Short.
Hexadecimal identification is commonly used to signify the start/end points of the data string. Hexadecimal is a
numbering system that uses a base of 16. The first ten digits are 0-9 and the next six are A-F. For example, the
hexadecimal number 0x0F represents 15 in decimal numbering.
ASCII and ASCII nl
This table displays the offsets for the “ASCII” format. For “ASCII nl” add 2 to all the offsets starting at 76. Length is 124
bytes.
To verify that the string is not corrupted the networked device can perform a checksum on the data received from the
STII. When all bytes (excluding the two checksum bytes) are totaled, the result should match the value in the
checksum of the string.

Offset Width Data Description

0 2 Start Word Signifies the beginning of the string. Should be equal to hexadecimal 0x090B

5 2 Channel Number Base 1

9 2 Program Number Base 1

12 4 Cycle Status OK, NOK, Err0, Err1, …Err6 (see 5E-3 for status definitions)

19 2 NOK Step Last step to execute that was NOK. If none exists, set to “/”

24 2 RDP 1 Step Source Step of first RDP

27 1 RDP 1 Type Input Type of RDP 1. T = torque, A = angle, t = time, D = depth

9 characters. Right justified. 3 precision places. If value is not available or RDP not
29 9 RDP 1 Value
selected, then this string is set to “/”
RDP If not ‘ ’ then the input was outside its Limits. ‘+’ indicates overshot. ‘-’ indicates
38 1
1Over/Undershot undershot.

42 2 RDP 2 Step Source Step of second RDP

45 1 RDP 2 Type Input Type of RDP 2. T = torque, A = angle, t = time, D = depth

9 characters. Right justified. 3 precision places. If value is not available or RDP not
47 9 RDP 2 Value
selected, then this string is set to “/”
RDP If not ‘ ’ then the input was outside its Limits. ‘+’ indicates overshot. ‘-’ indicates
56 1
2Over/Undershot undershot.

60 2 RDP 3 Step Source Step of second RDP

63 1 RDP 3 Type Input Type of RDP 2. T = torque, A = angle, t = time, D = depth

9 characters. Right justified. 3 precision places. If value is not available or RDP not
65 9 RDP 3 Value
selected, then this string is set to “/”
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Offset Width Data Description

RDP If not ‘ ’ then the input was outside its Limits. ‘+’ indicates overshot. ‘-’ indicates
74 1
3Over/Undershot undershot.
Torque Set to “M+” if torque overshot in NOK Step. Set to “M-” if torque undershot in NOK
76 2
Over/Undershot Step. Set to “/ “ if no torque over/undershot in NOK Step.
Angle Set to “A+” if angle overshot in NOK Step. Set to “A-” if angle undershot in NOK Step.
79 2
Over/Undershot Set to “/ “ if no angle over/undershot in NOK Step.
Time Over/ Set to “T+” if time overshot in NOK Step. Set to “T-” if time undershot in NOK Step. Set
82 2
Undershot to “/ “ if no time over/undershot in NOK Step.
Depth Set to “D+” if depth overshot in NOK Step. Set to “D-” if depth undershot in NOK Step.
85 2
Over/Undershot Set to “/ “ if no depth over/undershot in NOK Step.

91 10 Cycle Number Value of cycle number counter

102 2 Hour Time of execution

105 2 Minute Time of execution

108 2 Second Time of execution

111 2 Day Date of execution

114 2 Month Date of execution

117 2 Year Date of execution

120 2 Check Sum Sum (with overflow) of all bytes except Check Sum bytes

122 2 End Word Signifies end of string. Should be hexadecimal 0D0A

Short
This table displays the offsets for the “Short” format. Length is 74 bytes. This method is useful for transmitting to a
device that is limited in buffer size.

Offset Width Data Description

0 2 Start Word Signifies the beginning of the string. Should be equal to hexadecimal 0x090B

3 3 Channel Number Base 1

7 4 Program Number Base 1

12 4 Cycle Status OK, NOK, Err0, Err1, …Err6 (see 5E-3 for status definitions)

17 4 NOK Step Last step to execute that was NOK. If none exists set to “ /”
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Offset Width Data Description

9 characters. Right justified. 3 precision places. If value is not available or RDP not
22 12 RDP 1 Value
selected, then this string is set to “/”
9 characters. Right justified. 3 precision places. If value is not available or RDP not
35 12 RDP 2 Value
selected, then this string is set to “/”
9 characters. Right justified. 3 precision places. If value is not available or RDP not
48 12 RDP 3 Value
selected, then this string is set to “/”
Torque Set to “M+” if torque overshot in NOK Step. Set to “M-” if torque undershot in NOK
61 2
Over/Undershot Step. Set to “/ “ if no torque over/undershot in NOK Step.
Angle Set to “A+” if angle overshot in NOK Step. Set to “A-” if angle undershot in NOK Step.
64 2
Over/Undershot Set to “/ “ if no angle over/undershot in NOK Step.
Time Set to “T+” if time overshot in NOK Step. Set to “T-” if time undershot in NOK Step. Set
67 2
Over/Undershot to “/ “ if no time over/undershot in NOK Step.
Depth Set to “D+” if depth overshot in NOK Step. Set to “D-” if depth undershot in NOK Step.
70 2
Over/Undershot Set to “/ “ if no depth over/undershot in NOK Step.

72 2 End Word Signifies end of string. Should be hexadecimal 0D0A

Binary
This table displays the location and types of data for the “Binary” format. Length is 39 bytes
Data representation – Integers are represented as:
• Binary coded decimal
• Little Endian
• 2’s complement
• IEEE Standard 754 for floating point numbers
Types identified as “Signed,” “Unsigned,” or “Word” use the Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) format. In addition for
“Signed” types, 2’s complement to represent negative numbers

Offset Width Type Data Description

Signifies the beginning of the string. Should be equal to

0 2 Word Start Word
hexadecimal 0x090B

2 1 Unsigned Channel Number Base 1

3 1 Unsigned Program Number Base 1

4 1 Unsigned Cycle Status OK, NOK, Err0, Err1, …Err6 (see 5E-3 for status definitions)

5 1 Signed NOK Step Last step to execute that was NOK. If none exists, set to “/”

6 1 Unsigned RDP 1 Step Source Step of first RDP

IEEE Standard 754 for floating point numbers. If value is not

7 4 Floating point RDP 1 Value available or RDP not selected, then this string is set to hexadecimal
0xFF.
RDP 1 If not ‘ ’ then the input was outside its Limits. ‘+’ indicates
11 1 Signed
Over/Undershot overshot. ‘-’ indicates undershot.
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Offset Width Type Data Description

12 1 Unsigned RDP 2 Step Source Step of second RDP

IEEE Standard 754 for floating point numbers. If value is not

13 4 Floating point RDP 2 Value available or RDP not selected, then this string is set to hexadecimal
0xFF.
RDP 2 If not ‘ ’ then the input was outside its Limits. ‘+’ indicates
17 1 Signed
Over/Undershot overshot. ‘-’ indicates undershot.

18 1 Unsigned RDP 3 Step Source Step of second RDP

IEEE Standard 754 for floating point numbers. If value is not

19 4 Floating point RDP 3 Value available or RDP not selected, then this string is set to hexadecimal
0xFF.
RDP 3 If not ‘ ’ then the input was outside its Limits. ‘+’ indicates
23 1 Signed
Over/Undershot overshot. ‘-’ indicates undershot.
Bitfield (8 individual Over/Undershot Indicates whether each input type (torque, angle, time, depth) was
24 1
bits) Bitfield * overshot or undershot in the NOK step *

25 4 Unsigned Cycle Number Value of cycle number counter

29 1 Unsigned Hour Time of execution

30 1 Unsigned Minute Time of execution

31 1 Unsigned Second Time of execution

32 1 Unsigned Day Date of execution

33 1 Unsigned Month Date of execution

34 1 Unsigned Year Date of execution

35 2 Word Check Sum Sum (with overflow) of all bytes except Check Sum bytes

37 2 Word End Word Signifies end of string. Should be hexadecimal 0D0A

* Over/Undershot Bitfield - Data Type Offset (bit)

This byte indicates whether Torque Overshot 0
each input type (torque, Torque Undershot 1
angle, time, depth) was Angle Overshot 2
Angle Undershot 3
overshot or undershot in the Time Overshot 4
NOK step. The following table Time Undershot 5
provides the definition of bits Depth Overshot 6
at offset 24 of the binary Depth Undershot 7
string:
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Auto Graph Prints
This feature allows Graph data (torque, angle, time,
and motor speed curves) to be automatically sent out
through Serial Port 2 (COM4) to be collected by a
network device. The following parameters influence
this process:
• The Channel Parameter “Graph Print”
determines the conditions for when
(Always, on OK, on NOK, Never) the
cycle data should be sent to the port.
Refer to Channel Parameter Editor page 5F-7, for further
explanation of channel parameters.
• The System Parameter “Print Delay”
determines the minimum amount of
time (in seconds) between each
printout.
Refer to System Parameter Editor page 5F-5, for further
explanation of system parameters.
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This data is sent just like the Auto Result Print data,
however, the data string containing the curve data
points is much larger. Since the Graph data string is
larger, it takes much longer to transmit through the
serial port. Auto Graph Printing does not need to be
“triggered,” like is necessary for viewing graphs in the
Graph Window.
Graph data can be either stored to file for later access,
or captured directly using the Weber WSK2 curve
visualization software.
NOTE: Auto Graph printing using the WSK2 format is only
available for individual graph types. Printing of
graph “Overlays” is not possible. The data sent
through Auto Graph is similar to the print function
from the Graph Window.
Refer to Contact Information page 9-1, for customer service
information when inquiring about WSK2 licensing.
To properly receive the information, the serial data
must be transmitted and received with the same baud,
parity, data bit, and stop bit values. These parameters
for the port settings are established through the
System Parameter Editor.
Refer to System Parameter Editor page 5F-5, for further
explanation of system parameters.
Up to eight different printouts (Auto Print and Graph
Print of each Channel) may be transmitted through the
same serial (printer) port. It is the responsibility of the
receiving device to interpret the data.
• Check the Start and End words of the data strings.
• Recognize the data ID (0x5500ffaa) that proceeds
the graph data in the first 4 bytes.
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Section 6: Tutorial
Easy Programmer Tutorial........................ 6-1
Application............................................................. 6-1
Solution .................................................................. 6-1
Easy Programmer Tutorial
Use the tutorial example as an introduction to Screw
Program development.
The following tutorial assumes the reader has read
Section 5A: Concepts and Terminology and Section
5F: Setup. These sections provide the base knowledge
for navigating through the Easy Programmer and
understanding the terminology.
Application
A program is needed for a process that prescribes the
following:
• Drive a screw into a part quickly and to an accurate
torque of 2.7 Nm. Acceptable torque tolerance must
be within plus/minus 10% of the Target.
• Since the fixture is already tapped, the prevailing
torque while driving should not exceed 0.5 Nm.
• The screw must rotate between 20 to 50 degrees
after a Snug Torque of 1.0 Nm is obtained.
Solution
One solution to the above application would involve:
• Driving the screw in quickly until a Digital Depth
sensor comes on.
• Then, quickly downshift to a slower speed so the
Target Torque can be accurately found.
• Finally, check that both the final Seating Torque and
final rotation angle are within program Limits.
6-1
Outline .................................................................... 6-1
Walkthrough .......................................................... 6-2
Outline
Assuming a system configured with a large enough
Torque Factor (should be equal to the transducer size)
and a Digital Depth sensor, A program could be
created as follows:
Step 1: First, drive at a high speed while monitoring the
Prevailing Torque to the depth sensor. To achieve this,
utilize a Depth Strategy. The following parameters will
need to be edited: Depth 1, Torque Max, and Motor
Speed.
Step 2: Quickly slow down the spindle, find the Snug
Torque, and then tighten to the Target Torque. Choose
a Torque Control/Angle Monitor strategy to accomplish
this and edit the following parameters: Torque Target,
Torque Min, Torque Max, Snug Torque, Angle Min,
Angle Max, Ramp Time, Add Dwell, and Motor
Speed.
Step 3: This is the Dwell Step. This step is used to
check that the reaction time and inertia of the system
does not cause any undesired results.
Finally, designate the Result Display Parameters
(RDPs) that are viewed when a cycle executes. Key
input events for this process include: Prevailing
Torque, Final Seating Torque, Final Angle Rotation.
As stated earlier, this outline provides one possible
programming solution for this application. For step by
step instructions on how to develop this outline with the
Easy Program Editor, proceed to the “walkthrough”
portion of this section.
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Walkthrough Select the “Screw Prog” button from the Main Setup
Menu.
To create this program with the STII’s Easy
Programmer follow these steps:
1. Access the Easy Programmer Editor by navigating
as follows:
Select the “Setup” button from the Run Window.

Select an empty program by either pressing the

“Program Number” select button or pressing an empty
program from the Program Name list.

Enter a password to enter the Main Setup Menu.

NOTE: For this example we chose program number 5 and

renamed it to “Tutorial 1.” To edit a program name:
select the “Edit Program Name” button at the bottom
of the window.
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Select the “Screw Program Editor” button from the
Main Setup Menu.
Step 1 Goal: Drive at a high speed to the depth sensor
while ensuring that the prevailing torque does not
exceed 0.5 Nm.
Program the following:
• Select Depth 1, set it to ON. (Target of step 1)
• Select Motor Speed, set it to 100%.
• Select Torque Max, set it to 0.5 Nm.
The settings for Step 1 should look like the following:

2. Assign the strategy and step parameters for step 1

as follows:
For step 1 press the “Select Strategy” button.

To accept these settings Press the “OK” button. Now

the Easy Programmer Editor should display the proper
required parameters for step 1.

From the Select Strategy

pop-up window, select a
Depth strategy and then
press the “OK” button.
This automatically enters
the Required Parameter
Editor window for a Depth
Strategy Setup. Here the
Required Parameters to
achieve the intent of step
1 must be edited. (Depth
1, Torque Max, and
Motor Speed).
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3. With step 1 complete, proceed to assigning the
strategy and step parameters for step 2 as follows:
Press the “Select Strategy”
button for step 2. Next,
select the “Torque/AM”
strategy (for Torque/Angle
Monitor) from the Select
Strategy window.
Because of the strategy
type selected, a Dwell pop-
up window will appear. This
is a suggestion for the use
of a Dwell Step to ensure
proper process monitoring. Press the “OK” button to
proceed to the Required Parameter Editor.
Here both the Required and Optional Parameters
necessary to achieve the intent of step 2 must be
edited. (Torque Target, Torque Min, Torque Max,
Snug Torque, Angle Min, Angle Max, Ramp Time,
Add Dwell, and Motor Speed).
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Step 2 Goal: Quickly slow down the spindle, find the
Snug Torque of 1.0 Nm, and then tighten to the Target
Torque of 2.7 Nm. The screw must rotate between 20
to 50 degrees after the Snug Torque is obtained. In
addition, ensure that the final Seating Torque is within
plus/minus 10% (2.43-2.97 Nm) of the Target.
Program the following:
• Select Torque Target, set it to 2.7 Nm.
• Select Torque Min, set it to 2.43 Nm.
• Select Torque Max, set it to 2.97 Nm.
• Select Angle Min, set it to 20 deg.
• Select Angle Max, set it to 50 deg.
• Select Motor Speed, set it to 10%.
• Make sure that a Dwell Step is added (check box).
The settings for Step 2 should look like the following:
To establish from what point (Snug Torque) the angle
rotation is to be recorded and adjust the motor speed
change time (Ramp Time), access the Optional
Parameter Editor. Select the “Optional” button from the
Required Parameter window.
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From the Optional Parameter Editor, perform the
following:
• Set the Ramp Time to 0.02 sec. (quick speed
change reduces the risk of torque overshot).
• Select the Snug Torque setting for the Reset Angle
Encoder parameter.
• Set the Snug Torque value to 1.0 Nm. (where angle
accumulation starts).
Select the “Done” button from the Optional Parameter
Editor to return to the Required Parameter Editor. Then
select the “OK” button from the Required Parameter
Editor to finalize the settings for step 2.
Now, the Easy Programmer Editor should display the
proper parameter settings for step 2, as well as the
addition of a Dwell Step for step 3.
6-5
4. With the steps of the program complete, Result
Display Parameters (RDPs) can be now be assigned.
The RDPs designate what inputs are displayed in the
Run Window when cycles execute. First, establish a
RDP for showing the maximum Prevailing Torque
recorded. Select the “Display Params” button from
below Step 1.
From the Display Parameter Select window, check the
box for torque. Notice that the torque input from step 1
is added to the Current Display Parameter Status.
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Selecting the “Done” button returns you to the Easy
Programmer Editor. The RDP is now identified in the
“Display Params” button below step 1.
Next, assign the RDPs for step 3. Select the “Display
Params” button from below the Dwell Step (step 3).
NOTE: The “actual” final Seating Torque and Angle
Rotation are obtained from the Dwell step.
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From the Display Parameter Select window, check the
boxes for torque and angle. Notice that these inputs
and their assigned step numbers are added to the
Current Display Parameter Status.
Selecting the “Done” button returns you to the Easy
Programmer Editor. The RDPs are now identified
below the step 3 display.
This completes the programming for the Tutorial
Example. Selecting the “Save & Exit” button saves and
records this program.
CAUTION: Program creation and/or edits are not saved
until the “Save & Exit” button is selected. Selecting the
“Cancel” button will negate all changes performed since
entering the Screw Program Editor.
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Section 7: Troubleshooting
General ....................................................... 7-1
Error Handling System.............................. 7-1
Error Types ............................................................ 7-1
System Errors ..................................................... 7-1
Channel Errors.................................................... 7-2
Error Indicators ..................................................... 7-2
Error States............................................................ 7-2
Error Responses ................................................... 7-3
Clearing Errors with the CLI................................ 7-3
Error Implications.................................................. 7-3
Error Handling Notes .......................................... 7-3
General
To properly diagnosis and troubleshoot errors, it is
necessary to understand the Error Handling System
provided by the Sure Tork II (STII).
Error Handling System
The STII error handler is responsible for detecting any
errors, informing the user when errors occur, and
reacting in accordance to user response. Errors may
be triggered due to a variety of circumstances, such as
a problem with the hardware connected to the
controller (a cable is disconnected) or an internal
problem (a dead battery). When an error is triggered,
the Error Handler Window appears.
Example of an Error Handler Window.
This window displays an identification of the error and
provides user options for managing the error condition.
7-1
Transducer Checks ....................................7-4
Pre-Cycle Check.................................................... 7-4
Idle Check .............................................................. 7-4
Sensor Checks ...........................................7-4
Hardware Logic Connections....................7-4
CLI Signal Specifications ..................................... 7-4
CLI Signal Identification ....................................... 7-4
CLI Signal Notes.................................................... 7-8
CLI Signal Testing................................................. 7-8
How to Test Signals ............................................ 7-9
Troubleshooting Chart............................. 7-10
Error Types
The Error Handler Window displays the error type and
number of errors at the bottom of the screen. If more
than one error is present, selecting the “Next Error”
button allows cycling through the multiple error
windows. The Error handling System processes two
types of errors: System Errors and Channel Errors.
System Errors
System errors apply to the entire system (all four
channels). Please report any System errors. They are
as follows:
• Battery Low Voltage – This error identifies when
the controller detects the SRAM/RTC (Static
Random Access Memory/Real Time Clock) battery
is low. This results in a bit being set.
• SRAM Data Corruption – This error identifies when
the SRAM memory test failed.
• Log File Access Error – This error identifies when
the log data file could not be found or was corrupted.
• ATA (file system) Error – This error identifies when
a file access error occurred.
• Internal System Error – This error identifies when
an operating system or logical error has occurred.
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Channel Errors State Color Error States

Channel errors apply to only None Green An error can be in one of five states:
one channel of the STII Detected Red
Displayed Yellow • None – There is no error.
system. These errors usually • Detected – An error has been found, but it has not
occur when there is a Suspended Blue
Disabled Black been displayed by the GUI.
connection or configuration • Displayed – An error has been found, and it is being
problem. They are as follows: displayed by the GUI.
• I/O Communication Error – This error identifies • Suspended – An error has been found, and the
when there is an I/O Box communication bus error. user chose to ignore it. A channel with a suspended
• Transducer Calibration Error (Full Span/Pre- error is not allowed to run (no Ready State). A rising
cycle)* – This error identifies when the full counts edge on Automatic Mode will attempt to clear a
border is not achieved during a pre-cycle check. suspended error.
• Transducer Calibration Error (Zero Offset/Pre- • Disabled – An error has been found, and the user
cycle)* – This error identifies when the zero counts chose to disable the feature/resource causing the
border is not achieved during a pre-cycle check. error.
• Servo Drive Fault – This error identifies when the The following diagram represents how the STII
servo amplifier is in a fault state. transitions between the error states.
• Transducer Check Error (Connection/Idle)* – This STII
error identifies when there is a transducer None detects
Detected
Error
connection problem during idle time. Condition
• Transducer Check Error (Zero Offset/Idle)* – This
CLI "External Fault
error identifies when the Zero Offset error is Reset" Input Rising User selects "Retry" or STII ready
detected during idle time. The Channel Parameter Edge or CLI CLI "External Fault to display
“Automatic Mode” Reset" Input Rising Error
for “Transducer Test Tolerance %” determines when Input Rising Edge with Edge with Error Condition
the Zero Offset error is thrown. Error Condition Condition Resolved to user
Resolved
*These errors occur during a Transducer Check. Transducer
Checks are discussed later in this section.
User selects
Error Indicators Suspended to “Ignore”
Error Condition
Displayed

User selects
The five rows of boxes located at the "Retry"
lower left of the Error Handler Window with Error
Condition
not only identify the type of error (by User selects to
still present
“Disable”
position), but also show the state of the error (by color). Disabled feature causing
Error Condition
The first row identifies each System Error (S1, S2,
…S5). The next four rows show the status for each Error state transition flow diagram.
Channel Error (C1, C2, …C9)
S1 Battery Low Voltage
S2 S4 S2 SRAM Data Corruption
S1 S3 S5 S3 Log File Access
S4 ATA
S5 Internal System

C1 IO Comm
C2 IO Analog*
C3 IO Digital*
C4 Calib Full Pre-cycle
C5 Calib Zero Pre-cycle
C6 Friction*
C1 C3 C5 C7 C9 C7 Drive Fault
C2 C4 C6 C8 C8 Calib Comm Idle
C9 Calib Zero Idle

*These errors do NOT occur on the current STII configuration

and are therefore not discussed /documented.
The indicators also show error state by displaying
colors that are representative of an assigned state
condition. The color codes are as follows:
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Error Responses
There are three methods in which the user may
respond to an error condition: Retry, Ignore, and
Disable. Depending upon the type of error received,
the Error Handler Window provides buttons for two of
the three methods. Next to the buttons, there is a brief
description of the effects of selecting that type of
response. This means that an Error Handler Window
will show one of the following three button
combinations:
• Retry/Ignore – If the error condition has been
corrected then the “Retry” button clears the error.
The “Ignore” button puts the error in a Suspended
state.
• Ignore/Disable – The “Ignore” button disregards
that the error has occurred. The “Disable” button
renders inaccessible the features that use this
resource.
• Retry/Disable – If the error condition has been
corrected; then the “Retry” button clears the error.
The “Disable” button renders inaccessible the
features that use this resource.
Clearing Errors with the CLI
Two CLI inputs can be used to change the states of
errors.
A rising edge on Automatic Mode will retest the
conditions of all Suspended state errors on the
channel. If the cause of an error has been fixed, the
error will be cleared (put in “None state”).
The External Fault Reset input will do the same for all
errors of the following states: Detected, Displayed, or
Suspended.
Refer to CLI Inputs page 5C-2, for further explanation of
these signals.
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Error Implications
If any error is not in the “none state” then the System
OK and Ready To Start CLI outputs are set low and
cycles can not be executed on the effected channel(s).
In addition, any System Errors prevent all channels
from executing cycles.
If unsure of the implications resulting from any error
condition, contact the appropriate service personnel.
Error Handling Notes
• A Log Book Error prevents new entries from being
added to the log and also prevents entries from
being viewed. Ignoring a Log Book Error creates a
new Log Book.
• A SRAM error causes all time stamping, cycle
numbering, and statistical features to be disabled.
• If the servo amplifier supports the feature, the
Amplifier Fault Reset input can be set to get the
amplifier out of the fault state. This signal should be
pulsed high for 500 ms.
• See the Troubleshooting Chart for a listing of the
most common errors, their causes, and resolutions.
• A rising edge on Automatic Mode will cause the
controller to attempt to clear any suspended errors.
If the errors could not be successfully cleared; then
they are thrown again.
• The status of all errors on the system, as well as the
current channel; can be viewed in the Status
Window.
• Detected errors are recorded to the log book with a
timestamp.
• Enable/Disable – This feature is available through
the System Parameter Editor. If a channel is
disabled, error conditions will no longer be checked.
This is useful if the transducer needs to be
temporarily disconnected and a thrown error needs
to be avoided. Also the Enable/Disable feature can
be used to take a channel offline while all others run
normally.
• The External Fault Reset input on the CLI can be
used to clear errors in the thrown state if the
condition causing the error state has been resolved.
• Errors are not checked when the user is either in the
I/O Diagnostics window while in Manual Mode, or in
the Diagnostic Tests window.
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Transducer Checks
Transducer Checks are Channel specific (each
channel has its own transducer) and are grouped into
two types (Pre-Cycle or Idle), according to when the
tests are run.
Pre-Cycle Check
Before executing a screw program, the STII briefly
signals the transducer to set its torque output to full
span (5V) and then to zero span (0V). If the transducer
does not respond within the designated specifications
the test is failed. A failed test produces an error (NOK)
Cycle Result; and also triggers a channel error that
requires user acknowledgment. Depending on the
problem, either “Transducer Calib Full Span Error“ or
“Transducer Calib Zero Offset Error“ is thrown. See
Channel Parameter Editor description (Transducer
Tests parameters) for information on how to adjust the
specifications.
Refer to Channel Parameter Editor page 5F-7, for further
explanation of channel parameters.
Idle Check
Idle checks are performed when the controller is
between cycles. After a delay, the STII checks the
torque signal to see not only if the zero offset is within
specification, but also if the transducer is connected.
The delay time is determined by the Channel
Parameter “Error Check Delay.”
The tolerance for the zero offset is the Channel
Parameter “Zero Counts Border.” If the deviance of the
torque signal from zero is greater than this tolerance,
the “Transducer Idle Zero Offset” error is thrown.
The tolerance for the disconnect check is set by the
Channel Parameter “Disconnect Voltage.” If the
deviance of the torque signal from zero is greater than
this tolerance, the “Transducer Idle Disconnect” error is
thrown.
Refer to Channel Parameter Editor page 5F-7, for further
explanation of channel parameters.
Sensor Checks
The following Sensor checks can be performed with
the assistance of the I/O Diagnostics window:
Refer to I/O Diagnostics page 5H-2, for an explanation of
the I/O Diagnostics window and its features.
Digital Depth Sensors – If possible, advance the
spindle stroke and check the LED indicator on the
sensor. The connection from the sensor to the STII
can be checked in the I/O Diagnostics window. The
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two signals in the “Digital Input” group called “Depth
1” and “Depth 2” display the state of the inputs.
Analog Depth Sensors – If possible, advance the
spindle stroke. The input voltage can be checked in
the I/O Diagnostics window by looking in the "Analog
Input" group. The "Analog Depth" voltage should
increase linearly as the sensor travels downward.
Checking the Transducer Calibration Signal –
Enter the I/O Diagnostics window in Manual Mode.
Press the “Toggle” button of the “Cal.Chk” in the
"Digital Output" group. The first analog input in the
"Analog input" group should also toggle between
about 0V and 5V.
Hardware Logic Connections
Use the following information when connecting/
troubleshooting the Control Logic Interface (CLI)
connections. Example: attaching to a PLC.
CLI Signal Specifications
CAUTION: It is important that the ground (the
reference) of the external device is connected to the
ground of the STII on the CLI cable.
CLI Digital Inputs have the following specifications:
• Circuit type: sinking
• Input Voltage:
Min 18 VDC
Nominal 24 VDC
Max 30 VDC
• Input Current at
Nominal Voltage: Approx. 4 mA
CLI Digital Outputs have the following specifications:
• Circuit type: sourcing
• Operating Voltage:
Min 18 VDC
Nominal 24 VDC
Max 30 VDC
• Continuous Current: Max. 0.5 A
NOTE: CLI signal status (0=on or 1=off) is determined as
follows: 0 volts represents signal off (or “0”). 24 volts
represents signal on (or “1”).
CLI Signal Identification
Refer to “Figure 7-1 CLI Circuit Identification Chart” for
a listing of CLI signals (inputs and outputs). This chart
identifies CLI wires by name and provides association
for each circuits color, I/O type, and function.
Also provided is “Figure 7-2 CLI Signal Timing
Diagram” and “Figure 7-3 CLI Event Reference Chart”
to illustrate the relationship of the CLI Signals.
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Name Color I/O Function

Auto/Manual (Automatic Mode) BLK/WHT Input Select between Automatic or Manual Mode.

Start (Start Cycle) GRN/BLK Input Execute a Screw Cycle.

Prgrm Sel 1 (Program Select 1) RED/BLK/WHT Input Bit 1 of binary format program selection.

Prgrm Sel 2 (Program Select 2) WHT/RED/BLK Input Bit 2 of binary format program selection.

Prgrm Sel 4 (Program Select 4) BLU/WHT Input Bit 4 of binary format program selection.

Prgrm Sel 8 (Program Select 8) BLK Input Bit 8 of binary format program selection.

Prgrm Sel 16 (Program Select 16) GRN/WHT Input Bit 16 of binary format program selection.

Depth 1 RED/GRN Input Digital depth sensor 1

Depth 2 BLK/RED/WHT Input Digital depth sensor 2

External Fault Reset RED/GRN/WHT Input Remove STII from error state if cause or error resolved.

System Ready (Ready To Start) BLU/BLK Output STII is ready to accept Start Cycle input.

Driving NOK (Cycle NOK) GRN/BLK/WHT Output Last executed cycle was NOK.

Driving OK (Cycle OK) ORN/BLK/WHT Output Last executed cycle was OK.

System OK BLU/BLK/WHT Output STII is not in an error state.

High Torque ORN/GRN Output High Torque

Low Angle BLU Output Low Angle

Low Torque ORN Output Low Torque

Figure 7-1 CLI circuit identification chart
(NOTE: The column identifing I/O status is in respect to the STII, not the external device.)

NOTE: Labeling of the individual CLI wires can aid in installation, diagnosis, and/or troubleshooting.
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Cycle NOK
System OK
Error Reset

Automatic
EVENTS:

Cycle OK

Ready to
Program

Program

Program

Program

Program
External

Select 4

Select 3

Select 2

Select 0

Signal
Cycle

Mode
Start

Start
O

O
I

I
I

Output
Input/
1. Auto On

2. Start Prog. 30

3. Cycle OK

4. Start Prog. 1

5. Cycle NOK

6. Start Prog. 9

Digital Timing Waveforms

7. Error

8. Error Clear-
Failed. Still Error

9. Error Cleared.

10. Start Friction

Test

11. Frict. Test OK

12. Start Friction

13. Frict. Test NOK

14. Start Prog 2

15. Cycle Stopped

16. Auto. Off

Figure 7-2 CLI Signal Timing Diagram

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Event Descriptions Event Affects

1. Automatic Mode switch set high. After the STII is in a “safe state,” Ready to Start is set high.

Program Select bits latched in STII. Ready to Start set low.

2. PLC sets Start Cycle high.
Program executed.

3. Screw Program finished OK. Cycle OK set by STII. Ready to Start set high.

Program Select bits latched in STII. Ready to Start and Cycle

4. PLC sets Start Cycle high.
OK set low. Program executed.

5. Screw Program finished NOK. Cycle NOK set by STII. Ready to Start set high.

Program Select bits latched in STII. Ready to Start and Cycle

6. PLC sets Start Cycle high.
NOK set low. Program executed.
7. Error occurs while driving. This could be, for example, an
STII sets System OK low and Cycle NOK high.
amplifier fault.

8. Error clear failed. Hardware error still present. STII keeps System OK low.

9. Error clear succeeded. Hardware error was fixed. STII set System OK high.

Program Select bits latched in STII. Ready to Start and Cycle

10. PLC starts Friction Test (program 0).
NOK set low. Program executed.

11. Friction Test passed. Cycle OK set by STII. Ready to Start set high.

Program Select bits latched in STII. Ready to Start and Cycle

12. PLC starts Friction Test (program 0).
OK set low. Program executed.

13. Friction Test passed. Cycle NOK set by STII. Ready to Start set high.

Program Select bits latched in STII. Ready to Start and Cycle

14. PLC sets Start Cycle high.
OK set low. Program executed.

15. PLC sets Start Cycle low before STII completes cycle. Cycle NOK set by STII. Ready to Start set high.

Ready to Start set low. STII switched into Manual Mode. User
16. Automatic Mode switched off.
allowed to utilize Run Protected features.
Figure 7-3 CLI Event Reference Chart
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CLI Signal Notes
The friction test is run by executing program zero
(setting the all Program Select inputs to zero). When a
friction test has failed, no system error occurs. It is up
to the PLC to suspend operation if that is the desired
outcome.
The program to be executed is latched on the STII
when the rising edge on the Start Cycle occurs.
Ready To Start is low when the user is in certain
sections on the STII interface such as Setup. Therefore
Ready to Start is not necessarily high whenever
Automatic Mode is.
The External Fault Reset signal prompts the STII to
attempt to clear any errors that have been detected by
the STII’s error handling system. For example, if a PLC
detects a fault has occurred (System OK is low), it
may set the External Fault Reset to high. System OK
will only go high If the condition causing the fault is
fixed.
Manual Mode Request signal is set high when the
user is requesting access to a Run Protected section of
the GUI that is currently in Automatic Mode. This
provides a method for the STII to ask the outside logic
device (PLC) to drop (set low) the Automatic Mode
input signal.
CLI Signal Testing
Enter the I/O Diagnostics window.
NOTE: When viewing the displayed signal status, “0” is
synonymous with off (0 volts) and “1” is
synonymous with on (24 volts).
I/O Diagnostics window.
The I/O Diagnostics window is useful for the following:
• To set the outputs of the I/O box.
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• To view the inputs read by the I/O box.
• To read some status bits.
The I/O Diagnostics window offers a means of
monitoring the current Input/Output signal status
between the controller and the external device.
Through this feature the user is able to verify the logic
and debug any suspected I/O communication
problems.
In order to set outputs from the I/O Diagnostics
window, the channel must be in Manual Mode. If the
window is entered in Automatic Mode (View Only
Mode), the user may view the states of the I/O signals
as they are updated, but will not be permitted to set
any outputs.
By using the I/O Diagnostics while in “View Only Mode”
(Automatic Mode), it is possible to debug logic and
signal problems while cycles are running.
Legend for I/O Diagnostics window:
Analog Input – This group shows the voltage levels
of analog inputs as well as the converted values.
Analog Output – This group can be used to set the
two analog outputs (% speed and % power).
Encoder – This group can be used to view the angle
encoder value and also reset the value to zero.
I/O Status – This group shows the status of the
following: I/O Node communications, Digital Output
state, and Analog Input state. A high Digital Output
State indicates an over-current condition on a digital
output. If Analog Input State is high then the inputs
are out of range (plus/minus 10V limit).
Digital Input – This group shows the status of each
digital input.
Digital Output – This group can be used to set each
digital output. In addition, pressing the individual
“Toggle” buttons causes the corresponding output to
be repeatedly switched from “0” to “1” status (turning
on and off roughly once a second). The “Reset”
button sets all digital outputs to “0.”
Toggling outputs can be useful for verifying wiring.
For example, if there are many inputs on a PLC, a
technician would probably want to be able to
correctly identify and/or label them (for instance,
which input the Ready to Start STII output is
connected to). Toggling an output on the STII will
cause the corresponding input on the PLC to also
toggle on and off approximately once per second.
The I/O Diagnostics window provides the means to
check the above signals.
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How to Test Signals
Check Inputs – On the PLC, “force” each output (input
to STII) high one at a time. As signals are set, the text
next to the signal name should change from “0” to “1”
in the “Digital Input” column. Check the first seven
signals (check 6 and 7 only if connected).
Check Outputs – On the PLC, check each input (output
to STII) high one at a time. Press the “Toggle” button
next to the first four signals in the “Digital Output”
column. As signals are toggled, the text next to the
In addition, Inputs and Outputs may be checked on the
I/O Box. The I/O Box has two rows of LED indicators.
The green indicators are for Input signals, while the
orange indicators are for Output signals. These
indicators should light when their corresponding signal
is set.
Signal
Identification

signal names should change from “0” to “1” about once

per second.

LED
Indicators

I/O Box.
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Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Result values are too accurate to be true.
Example: for a Seating Torque result.
Target Torque: 1.0 Nm.
RDP result: 1.001 Nm.
Transducer Zero Offset Error occurs
after cycles.
Torque overshots or values much
greater than desired from the Torque
Target.
Ready To Start digital output will not
go high.
I/O Communication Error.
Experiencing DriveFault or EStop error.
Possible Cause
User has chosen the wrong step from
which to display the RDP value.
Example: RDP is collected from the
seating step of the program and not the
dwell step.
Residual torque from the end of the
cycle or during retraction of the stroke
is causing the transducer check to fail.
Tool is not slowing down fast enough
when approaching Seating Torque.
The STII is not ready.
Loose or disconnected communications
cable. Possible node number addressing
conflict.
System is in an Estop state or
experiencing a fault on the servo
amplifier.
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Solution
In the Easy Programmer, change the
step of the RDP in question to the step
with the strategy type “Dwell” (if
necessary – add the Dwell step to the
program).
Adjust the Channel Parameters for
controlling the transducer checks:
Error Check Delay, Tolerance Percent.
In the Easy Programmer, adjust the
controlling settings of the programmed
speed change. Examples:
• Motor Speed
• Ramp Time
• Snug Torque
• Depth Sensor
See SECTION-PAGE for the
description of the Ready Status. Each
condition for the Ready State can also
be checked in the Status Window.
Check connections on cables and
address rotary switch on the I/O Box.
I/O Box RxD and TxD LEDs should be
on.
First cycle the power On-Off (leave
power Off for at least ten seconds). If
problem still exists, check all possible
causes for Estop conditions such as a
light curtain violation.
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Section 8: Maintenance 7B

Maintenance ............................................... 8-1

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Repair Procedures ..................................... 8-1

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Maintenance Repair Procedures

Keep system clean and free from excessive dust and
grease.
As necessary, clean the touch screen display. If
possible, perform all screen cleaning with the
enclosure power supply turned OFF. Use a soft, damp
At NO time should any user attempt repair procedures
upon the Main Control Unit. If the unit is experiencing
problems or developing programming deficiencies,
contact the appropriate Weber service personnel.
Refer to Contact Information page 9-1, when requesting
X X X X

cloth for cleaning, and if needed, use only mild customer service.
detergents. No harsh chemicals should be used.
Check power cord periodically for exposed conductors.
If any problems are found, contact the appropriate
service personnel.
Make sure all enclosure connections (CLI cables,
printer port connections, etc) are properly secured and
free from entanglement.
Perform periodic Friction Tests to monitor friction
tolerances and encoder accuracy.

Refer to Diagnostic Tests page 5H-3, for the Manual

X X X X

Friction Test.

When appropriate, ensure that daylight savings time is

properly updated. Any necessary Date/Time changes
can be performed through the System Parameter
Editor.

Refer to System Parameter Editor page 5F-5, for further

X X X X

explanation of system parameters.

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Section 9: Contact Information 8B

Weber Customer Service Web Site:

Should you have any difficulty installing, setting up, or http://www.weberusa.com
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operating the Sure Tork II controller, please contact an

appropriate representative for Weber Screwdriving NOTE: Weber USA handles Product Sales and Service for
Systems. the North American Continent only. If you are
requesting information from outside North America,
please contact our parent company at: Weber
Weber Screwdriving Systems, Inc.
3B
Schraubautomaten, Wolfratshausen, Germany.
Email: weber-schraubautomaten@t-online.de or
1401 Front Street H H

telephone: (08171) 406-0.

Yorktown Heights,
New York 10598

Phone: (914) 962-5775

Fax: (914) 962-5321

Please direct STII specific calls to the Service

Department.
Be prepared to identify your software version (found in the
System Status screen of Diagnostics.)
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Glossary
A Channel Parameter Editor (GUI feature) – This
Abnormal Result – An event that causes a
premature exit from a Screw Program (such as a
communication error). Abnormal Results can define
a Cycle Status.
Advanced Program – A Screw Program either
developed in, or converted to be used by the
Advanced Program Editor.
Advanced Program Editor (GUI feature) – This
window permits viewing, editing, and printing of all
Advanced Screw Program Parameters. Advanced
Program Editor provides more program
customization at the cost of increased complexity.
Analog Depth – This is a depth Input Type. Analog
Depth is recorded as a floating point number.
Automatic Friction Test – A Friction Test
performed by the Sure Tork II (STII) when the
current program is set to Screw Program 0 and a
Start Cycle is given over the CLI. The test rotates
the spindle, measures the friction and rotation, and
passes or fails the test based on the Limits set for
the test (Channel Parameters).
Automatic Mode – Automatic Mode is used to put
the Sure Tork II (STII) in a state where it can execute
Cycles. Each channel has two modes of operation,
Automatic or Manual.
Automatic Printing – This feature allows result data
of a Screw Cycle to be automatically sent out
through Serial Port 2 (COM4) to be collected by a
serial printer or a network device.
B or defined by an Abnormal error.
Backup Files (GUI feature) – This window allows
either an Administrator or Weber level user to save
either System and Channel or Screw Program
parameter sets to non – volatile memory. This
provides a means to recover configurations if
inadvertent changes have occurred.
C
Channel – The Sure Tork II (STII) can control up to
four tools, each through a subsystem called an I/O
Node. The term “channel” refers to the I/O Node and
spindle combination.
Channel Errors – These errors apply to only one
channel of the Sure Tork II (STII) system.
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window permits viewing, editing, and printing of all
Channel Parameters.
Channel Parameters – These settings influence
only one channel or Node of the Sure Tork II (STII).
Channel Setup (GUI feature) – This window
contains features for configuring Channel
Parameters.
Control Logic Interface (CLI) – This set of digital
inputs and outputs provides the means by which an
external logic device, such as a PLC, communicates
with the Sure Tork II (STII).
Control Loop – The Sure Tork II (STII) records
Cycle Results while processing a Control Loop.
During the Control Loop cycle, the STII measures
Inputs, compares Limits, checks for Targets, and
sets motor outputs at a frequency of 2 kHz.
Control Strategy – A type of step Strategy that uses
an Input Type as a Target.
Current (Graph Type) – This is the Graph data
collected from the most recent triggered Cycle.
Curve Memory (Graph) – Graphing data used for
curve visualization. May be transmitted (printed) on a
network.
Cycle – see Screw Cycle
Cycle Result – The outcome/value of an Input Type
after the execution of a Screw Program.
Cycle Status – The overall outcome of the execution
of a Screw Program. Cycle Status can be OK, NOK,
D
Diagnostic Tests (GUI feature) – This window
allows the user to perform two Diagnostic Tests: a
Friction Test on the spindle, or a Motor Test on the
servo drive.
Diagnostics (GUI feature) – This menu contains
features for checking I/O communications, running
tests, recording log book entries, and viewing the
system status.
Digital Depth – This is a depth Input Type. Digital
Depth is recorded as an on/off signal.
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Digital Input – Signals that are read by the Sure which are available within the window that is
Tork II (STII) and set by an external controller or currently being viewed.
other device such as a PLC.
High Signal – A digital signal that is on.
Digital Output – Signals set by the Sure Tork II
(STII) and read by an external controlling device
such as a PLC.
Display Parameter Editor (GUI feature) – This
window permits viewing, editing, and printing of a
Screw Program's Result Display Parameters.
Dwell Step – The function of a Dwell Step is to stop
the servo drive while continuing to measure Inputs.
The purpose of a Dwell Step is to check that the
reaction time and inertia of the system does not
cause an Input of a Cycle to go outside of its Limits.
E
Easy Program – A Screw Program developed in
Easy Program Editor.
Easy Program Editor (GUI feature) – This window
permits viewing, editing, and printing of all Easy
Screw Program Parameters. Recommended for
initial program development.
Empty Program – A Screw Program with no
established steps.
Error Handling (GUI feature) – This section of the
interface is responsible for detecting any errors,
informing the user when errors occur, and reacting in
accordance to user response.
F
Fastening Spindle – The Fastening Spindle is the
mechanical device that performs the fastening
process. Each I/O Node of the Sure Tork II (STII)
can be connected to a spindle and monitor its Inputs,
such as: a torque transducer, an angle encoder,
depth sensors.
Falling Edge – The moment that a digital signal
changes states from High (on) to Low (off).
Friction Test – This test is used to monitor spindle
friction and encoder accuracy.
G
Graph (GUI feature) – This window displays a trace
of motor speed output, torque, angle, and depth
inputs graphed against time.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) – The GUI is the
program interface between the user and the Sure
Tork II (STII).
H
Help Button (GUI feature) – A context sensitive
feature that provides a brief explanation of attributes
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I Monitor Strategy – A type of step Strategy that
I/O Box – An I/O Box collects the input signals and
sets the output signals used for communication.
I/O Diagnostics (GUI feature) – This window allows
the user to view and troubleshoot the status of
system I/O (Digital Input and Outputs such as CLI
signals as well as other I/O like analog and encoder).
I/O Node – Four I/O Nodes can be connected to the
Main Control Unit. For each node, there is a Control
Logic Interface (CLI) where a PLC or other logic
circuitry is connected. An I/O Node is comprised of
an I/O Box and a Servo Amplifier.
Idle Check (Transducer) – Idle checks are
performed when the controller is between Cycles.
Following a delay after Cycle execution, the Sure
Tork II (STII) checks the torque signal to see not only
if the zero offset is within specification, but also if the
transducer is connected.
Input Type – Possible Input Types are: Torque,
Angle, Time, and Depth. These are the Inputs from
the fastening spindle that are used by the STII’s
control loop to control Screw Cycles.
L Optional Parameters – Configuration values for a
Limits – Limits are the upper (maximum) and lower
(minimum) boundaries that are assigned for a
Monitored Input value. Minimum Limits are only
checked at the end of a step, while maximum Limits
are continuously checked.
Log Book (GUI feature) – This window allows the
user to view a list of the last 999 important events
that have occurred on the system.
Low Signal – A digital signal that is off.
M
Main Control Unit – The Main Control Unit
assembly consists of the central processing unit,
memory card, touch screen display, and
communication ports for control I/O, external logic,
and networking.
Manual Mode – Manual Mode allows the user
access to Sure Tork II (STII) features that are not
available while executing Cycles. Each channel has
two modes of operation, Automatic or Manual.
Manual Mode Request (GUI feature) – This window
initiates a CLI request for Manual Mode access to
Run Protected features.
Master (Graph Type) – One graph per channel may
be stored. This data is designated by the user to be
saved as non-volatile memory for future reference.
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checks an Input Type to see that it falls within certain
Limits.
Motor Test – This test is used to test and tune the
servo drive.
N
Negative Values – The Sure Tork II (STII) uses
positive numbers to convey clockwise rotation and
negative numbers to convey counter-clockwise
rotation. This concept applies to motor speed,
rotation angle, and torque.
NOK – An unsuccessful Cycle Result. An Input that
is outside its Limits causes an NOK result. NOK is
also a type of Cycle Status.
NOK Data (GUI feature) – This window displays the
NOK results of the last 10 fastening failures for the
selected Screw Program.
O
OK – A successful Cycle Result. An Input that is
within its Limits causes an OK result. OK is also a
type of Cycle Status.
Strategy of an Easy Program that are not critical for
its execution, but are useful for more comprehensive
control.
Overshot (n.), Overshoot (v.) – When an Input
value is greater than its maximum Limit. This
generally causes a Screw Cycle to be NOK.
P
Parameter Print (GUI feature) – This window allows
the printout of parameters associated with either a
single channel or the entire Setup configuration.
Population Statistics (GUI feature) – This window
permits viewing and printing of all statistics
generated by population Statistics Memory.
Population Statistics Memory – This is a list of
result values. As each Cycle completes, it is added
to a list of 2000 results stored in a First-In-First-Out
queue.
Pre-Cycle Check (Transducer) – Before executing
a Screw Program, the Sure Tork II (STII) briefly
signals the transducer to set its torque output to full
span (5V) and then to zero span (0V). If the
transducer does not respond within the designated
specifications the test is failed.
Prevailing Torque – The torque required to run a
fastener down against the joint. Prevailing Torque is
more noticeable when using fasteners that contain
features such as silicone or plastic inserts.
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Previous (Graph Type) – This is the Graph data
collected from the previously triggered Cycle.
Program Clipboard – The temporary memory
where Screw Program data sets are stored when a
copy is performed in the Program Manager.
Program Manager (GUI feature) – This window
allows the user to copy, paste, delete, insert, and
convert Screw Programs and Screw Steps.
Program Status – see Cycle Status.
Program Type – Screw Programs are defined by
their type: Empty, Easy, or Advanced
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) – A digital
electronic device that uses programmable memory to
perform functions such as logic, timing, or
sequencing to control machines and processes.
R
Raw Data (GUI feature) – The window allows the
user to view the individual result values for a single
Screw Program in the Population Statistics Memory.
Ready State – The Sure Tork II (STII) is prepared to
execute Cycles.
Recursive Statistics (GUI feature) – This window
permits viewing and printing of all statistics
generated by Recursive Statistics Memory.
Recursive Statistics Memory – This memory differs
from population data in that it can not be separated
into individual results. Using recursive statistics
allows an infinite sample size, but does not allow
individual values to be extracted or calculations to be
filtered.
Required Parameters – These are Parameters in
an Easy Program that are critical to complete the
chosen Strategy for a Screw Step.
Result Display Parameters (RDPs) – Determine
what values (by Input Type) are displayed and sent
to ports when a Screw Cycle completes.
Rising Edge – The moment that a digital signal
changes states from Low (off) to High (on).
Run Protected – Features of the GUI that are only
accessible in Manual Mode. Active Run Protected
features do not permit Cycles to be executed.
Run Window (GUI feature) – This window displays
Cycle Results for each channel. It is the root of GUI
navigation from which all menus and windows can
be accessed.
S
Save Overlay (Graph) – The method for designating
(saving) a Master Graph.
Sure Tork II
Screw Cycle – The process of applying torque to a
fastener.
Screw Program – A Screw Program is a series of
programmed sets of parameters (Screw Steps) that
the Sure Tork II (STII) executes to control a fastening
application.
Screw Program Parameters – These settings are
specific to one program of the Sure Tork II (STII).
Screw Program Setup (GUI feature) – This menu
contains features for configuring Screw Program
Parameters.
Screw Step – Screw Programs are divided into 25
sections called Screw Steps. Each step is defined by
a set of parameters (Limits, motor speed, etc.)
Seating Torque – The final torque value achieved
at the completion of a fastening process.
Serial Port 1 (COM2) – This port is used for all user
initiated reports (parameter prints, Screw Program
prints, statistics prints, etc.)
Serial Port 2 (COM4) – This port is reserved for any
Automatic Print data (text or WSK2).
Servo Amplifier – The Servo Amplifier is
responsible for controlling the spindle’s brushless DC
motor.
Setup (GUI feature) – This menu contains features
that are used to configure the Sure Tork II (STII).
Snug Torque – Snug Torque is the point at which
the stretching/elongation portion of the fastening
process begins. It is the torque where the
compressive load is induced.
Statistics (GUI feature) – This menu contains
features for viewing Cycle Results and the statistics
calculated from those results.
Step Clipboard – The temporary memory where
Screw Step data sets are stored when a copy is
performed in the Program Manager.
Step Display (GUI feature) – This window displays
the result values from each step of the last
completed Cycle.
Step Status – The overall outcome of a Screw Step
is called its Step Status. Status can be OK, NOK, or
an abnormal result.
Strategy – Each Screw Step in an Easy Program
has a strategy type. A step’s Strategy determines the
goal of the step, such as drive to a depth or delay for
0.1 seconds. Strategies can be one of the following:
Torque Control, Torque Control/Angle Monitor, Angle
Control/Torque Monitor, Depth, Time, Release.
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Sure Tork II (STII) – The Sure Tork II (STII) is a U

closed loop DC electric fastening system that
Undershot (n.), Undershoot (v.) – When an Input
controls up to four Weber SA series fastening
value is less than its minimum Limit.
spindles.
User – Refers to the person interacting with the Sure
System Errors – These errors apply to the entire
Tork II (STII) over the Graphical User Interface
system (all four channels).
(GUI).
System Parameter Editor (GUI feature) – This
User Account Setup (GUI feature) – This window
window permits viewing, editing, and printing of all
allows either a Weber or an Administrator level user
System Parameters.
to edit the accounts of other users (Operators or
System Parameters – These settings influence the Programmers).
entire Sure Tork II (STII) system (effect all four
User Accounts – Each user should have a unique
channels).
user account consisting of initials, access level, and
System Setup (GUI feature) – This menu contains password. Theses accounts control user access to
features for configuring System Parameters. important features and provide a means to log user
activity. There are four types of accounts: Operator,
System Status (GUI feature) – This window allows
Programmer, Administrator, Weber.
the user to check the status of the following: system
and channel errors, the current program selected V
through the CLI, and the Ready State criteria.
View Only Mode – Entering a Run Protected section
T in Automatic Mode. When in View Only Mode, the
user is not permitted to affect any changes.
Target – Target is an Input value that must be
measured in order for an application to proceed in W
the fastening process.
WSK2 (Graph Printing) – WSK2 format is
Trigger (Graph) – Commands the controller to proprietary Weber software that enables graph
collect graphing data for the next Cycle. viewing and printing capabilities with a personal
computer (PC).
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Buttons (continued)
A Graph ............................................................. 5E-3
Abbreviations.......................................................... ii
Abnormal Results ...................................5D-3, 5C-6
Active Channel............................. 5E-1, 5G-1, 5H-2
Administrator Account ............. see User Accounts
Advanced Program Editor Window............. 5F-21
Advanced Programs........................... 5F-10, 5F-21
Conversion To ..............................................5F-21
Editing ..........................................................5F-21
Hints and Tips ..............................................5F-23
Structure .......................................................5F-21
All Channels Button ......................................... 5F-4
Amplifier 0 Speed Setting Parameter............. 5F-8
Analog Output Buttons............................ 5H-3, 7-8
Analog Outputs......................................... 5H-3, 7-8
Angle Control/Torque Monitor Strategy..... 5F-11
Programming ................................................5F-15
Angle Factor Parameter .................................. 5F-8
ASCII or ASCII nl Data ................................... 5I-2
Auto Graph Printing......................................... 5I-6
Auto Print Delay Parameter ........................... 5F-6
Auto Print Parameter ...................................... 5F-8
Auto Printing ............................................ 5I-1, 5I-6
Automatic Friction Test................................... 5C-3
Automatic Mode ...........................5C-2, 5C-4, 5F-3
Automatic Mode Signal ................................... 5C-2
B Advanced Program Editor ........................... 5F-21
Backup Button .................................................. 5F-3
Backup Files ...................................................... 5F-3
Loading Files..................................................5F-4
Screw Program Backups ................................5F-3
System and Channel Backups ........................5F-3
User Data ........................................................5F-3
Backup Files Window ...................................... 5F-3
Binary Data ........................................................ 5I-4
Buttons
Diag. .............................................................. 5H-2
Channel..................................................... 5H-2
Diagnos. Tests .......................................... 5H-3
(Friction Test)...................................... 5H-4
Frict. Tolerance .............................. 5H-4
Motor Speed ................................... 5H-4
Time................................................ 5H-4
Ramp Time..................................... 5H-4
Start Test ........................................ 5H-4
(Motor Test) ........................................ 5H-4
Motor Speed ................................... 5H-4
Motor Power................................... 5H-4
Motor Ramp ................................... 5H-4
Start Test ........................................ 5H-4
I/O Diag .............................................5H-2, 7-8
Analog Output ..............................5H-3, 7-8
Encoder.........................................5H-3, 7-8
Digital Output...............................5H-3, 7-8
Toggle Digital Output ..................5H-3, 7-8
Log Book.................................................. 5H-4
Up/Down ............................................. 5H-5
System Status ........................................... 5H-5
Update ................................................. 5H-6
Index
Cursor ....................................................... 5E-6
Input Display ............................................ 5E-4
Print........................................................... 5E-7
Save Overlay............................................. 5E-5
Trigger ...................................................... 5E-6
View.......................................................... 5E-5
Zoom......................................................... 5E-6
Help................................................................5B-4
NOK Data ...................................................... 5E-7
Print........................................................... 5E-8
Toggle View ............................................. 5E-8
Update....................................................... 5E-8
Setup .............................................................. 5F-1
Backup ...................................................... 5F-3
Load ..................................................... 5F-4
Save...................................................... 5F-4
Channel ..................................................... 5F-7
Chan Params ........................................ 5F-7
Parameter Print ......................................... 5F-4
All Channels ........................................ 5F-4
Channel................................................ 5F-4
Screw Prog................................................ 5F-9
Edit Program Name ............................. 5F-9
Up/Dn .................................................. 5F-9
Program number .................................. 5F-9
Channel................................................ 5F-9
Display Param Editor ........................ 5F-24
Input Type .................................... 5F-24
Step ............................................... 5F-24
Prog Manager ......................................... 5F-25
More.............................................. 5F-25
Step Copy ..................................... 5F-26
Step Paste...................................... 5F-26
Step Insert ..................................... 5F-26
Step Delete.................................... 5F-26
Prog Name .................................... 5F-26
Prog Convert................................. 5F-26
Prog Copy ..................................... 5F-26
Prog Paste ..................................... 5F-26
Prog Delete ................................... 5F-26
Screw Program editor ........................ 5F-14
(Advanced)
Print ......................................... 5F-21
Cancel ...................................... 5F-21
Save & Exit.............................. 5F-21
Step Copy ................................ 5F-21
Step Paste................................. 5F-21
(Easy)
Cancel ...................................... 5F-14
Save & Exit.............................. 5F-14
Print ......................................... 5F-14
Step Insert ................................ 5F-14
Step Delete............................... 5F-14
Select Strategy ......................... 5F-15
More......................................... 5F-15
Edit Parameters........................ 5F-16
Display Params........................ 5F-18
System....................................................... 5F-4
System Params..................................... 5F-4
Edit User Accts.................................... 5F-6
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Buttons (continued)
Stats ............................................................... 5G-3
Channel Select ......................................... 5G-4
Clear Channel Stats.................................. 5G-2
Population Statistics................................. 5G-4
Next Parameter ................................... 5G-4
Stats View Mode................................. 5G-4
Max Sample Size ................................ 5G-4
Print..................................................... 5G-4
Sigma Factor ....................................... 5G-4
Set Upper Spec.................................... 5G-4
Set Lower Spec ................................... 5G-4
Clear Stats ........................................... 5G-4
Program number ...................................... 5G-4
Raw Data.................................................. 5G-5
Up/Dn.................................................. 5G-6
Recursive Statistics .................................. 5G-5
Next Parameter ................................... 5G-5
Print..................................................... 5G-5
Sigma Factor ....................................... 5G-5
Set Upper Spec.................................... 5G-5
Set Lower Spec ................................... 5G-5
Clear Stats ........................................... 5G-5
Update ................................................. 5G-5
Step.................................................................5E-2
C
Cancel Button
Channel Parameter Editor.............................. 5F-7
Easy Program Editor.................................... 5F-14
Program Manager......................................... 5F-25
Required Parameter Editor .......................... 5F-16
System Parameter Editor ............................... 5F-6
Chan Params Button ........................................5F-7
Channels............................................................ 5A-1
Channel Button .................................................5F-7
Channel Print Buttons......................................5F-4
Channel Selection Buttons .................... 5F-9, 5H-2
Channel Errors.................................................... 7-2
Channel ID Number Parameter ......................5F-8
Channel Indicators........................................... 5C-6
Channel Param Editor Window......................5F-7
Channel Parameter Print.................................5F-4
Channel Parameters ............................... 5F-2, 5F-7
Amplifier 0 Speed Setting ............................. 5F-8
Angle Factor................................................... 5F-8
Auto Print Delay ............................................ 5F-8
Channel ID Number....................................... 5F-8
CW Motor Ref ............................................... 5F-8
Depth Sensor.................................................. 5F-7
Encoder Position ............................................ 5F-8
Friction Test ................................................... 5F-8
Friction Test Speed (%) ............................ 5F-8
Limit (% Full) ........................................... 5F-8
Ramp Time................................................ 5F-8
Rotation Time ........................................... 5F-8
Graph Print..................................................... 5F-8
Motor Position ............................................... 5F-8
Motor Power .................................................. 5F-8
Protection Torque........................................... 5F-7
Stat Mode ....................................................... 5F-8
Torque Factor................................................. 5F-7
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Channel Parameters (continued)
Transducer Test ..............................................5F-9
Disconnect Voltage ...................................5F-9
Error Check Delay.....................................5F-9
Full Counts Border ....................................5F-9
Sample Points ............................................5F-9
Tolerance Percent ......................................5F-9
Zero Counts Border ...................................5F-9
Channel Select Button......................................5G-4
Channel Setup Menu........................................ 5F-7
Channel Status Indicators ...............................5C-6
Channel Status Parameter............................... 5F-5
Channels Parameter......................................... 5F-5
Clear Channel Stats Button.............................5G-2
Clear Stats Button ................................. 5G-4, 5G-5
Clearing Statistics........................5G-2, 5G-4, 5G-5
CLI Inputs .........................................................5C-2
Automatic Mode............................................ 5C-2
External Fault Reset ...................................... 5C-4
Program Select .............................................. 5C-3
Start Cycle ..................................................... 5C-3
CLI Outputs ......................................................5C-4
Cycle NOK .................................................... 5C-4
Cycle OK ....................................................... 5C-4
Manual Mode Request .................................. 5C-4
Ready To Start............................................... 5C-4
System OK..................................................... 5C-4
CLI Signals................................................ 5C-2, 7-4
Identification.....................................................7-4
Inputs ............................................................. 5C-2
Outputs .......................................................... 5C-4
Specifications ...................................................7-4
Testing ..............................................................7-8
Component Identification...................................3-1
Contact Information............................................9-1
Control Logic Interface (CLI)...............5C-1, 5A-1
Description .................................................... 5C-1
Error Handling..................................................7-1
Signals ..........................................see CLI Signals
Start Cycle Logic........................................... 5C-4
Control Loop......................................... 5A-5, 5F-13
Converting Programs............. 5F-10, 5F-21, 5F-26
Copying Programs.............................. 5F-25, 5F-26
Copying Steps...................................... 5F-26, 5F-21
Current Graph.................................................. 5E-4
Cursor Buttons.................................................. 5E-6
Cursor Controls ................................................ 5E-6
Curve Data ........................................................ 5E-4
CW Motor Ref Parameter............................... 5F-8
Cycle................................................see Screw Cycle
Cycle NOK Signal.............................................5C-4
Cycle Number ...................................................5A-5
Cycle OK Signal................................................5C-4
Cycle Status .......................................................5D-2
Abnormal Results ..........................................5D-3
NOK Results..................................................5D-2
OK Results.....................................................5D-2
D Frict. Tolerance Button ................................... 5H-4
Data Output ....................................................... 5I-1
Date View Format Parameter ......................... 5F-6
Date/Time Parameter....................................... 5F-5
Deleting Programs.......................................... 5F-26
Deleting Steps...................................... 5F-26, 5F-14
Depth Sensor Parameter.................................. 5F-7
Depth Strategy ................................................ 5F-11
Programming ............................................... 5F-15
Depth Type ........................................................ 5F-7
Analog .............................7-4, 5F-7, 5F-10, 5F-22
Digital ........................................see Digital Depth
Diag. Button ......................................................5H-2
Diagnos. Tests Button ......................................5H-3
Diagnostics Menu............................................. 5H-2
Diagnostic Tests.............................................5H-3
I/O Diagnostics ..............................................5H-2
Log Book .......................................................5H-4
System Status.................................................5H-5
Diagnostics Test Window................................ 5H-3
Digital Depth ..................................................... 5F-7
Graph ............................................................. 5E-5
NOK Data ...................................................... 5E-7
Program Structure........................................ 5F-10
Run Window Display ....................................5D-3
Sensor Checks.................................................. 7-4
Statistics .........................................................5G-6
Step Display................................................... 5E-2
Step Programming ............................5F-18, 5F-22
Digital Output Buttons............................. 5H-3, 7-8
Digital Outputs.......................................... 5H-3, 7-8
Disconnect Voltage Parameter ........................ 5F-9
Display Param Editor Button........................ 5F-24
Display Parameter Select Window ............... 5F-18
Display Params Buttons................................. 5F-18
Dwell Add/Remove Parameter ...................... 5F-16
Dwell Steps........................................... 5F-13, 5F-16
Dwell Time Parameter ................................... 5F-16
E I/O Diag Button .........................................5H-2, 7-8
Easy Programmer Window ........................... 5F-14
Easy Programs .................................... 5F-10, 5F-14
Converting ........................................5F-10, 5F-21
Hints and Tips.............................................. 5F-19
Navigation.................................................... 5F-20
Programming ............................................... 5F-15
Structure....................................................... 5F-14
Edit Parameters Buttons................................ 5F-15
Edit Program Name.......................................... 5F-9
Edit Program Name Button............................. 5F-9
Edit User Accounts ........................................... 5F-6
Edit User Accts Button..................................... 5F-6
Encoder Button ......................................... 5H-3, 7-8
Encoder Position Parameter............................ 5F-8
Error Check Delay Parameter ........................ 5F-9
Error Handling System ...................................... 7-1
Errors ................................................................... 7-1
Abnormal .......................................................5C-6
Clearing............................................................ 7-3
Implications ..................................................... 7-3
Indicators ......................................................... 7-2
Ready State ....................................................5C-6
Responses......................................................... 7-3
States ................................................................ 7-2
Types................................................................ 7-1
External Fault Reset Signal .............................5C-4
F 5F-7, 5G-2, 5H-2
Falling Edge.......................................................5A-1
Fastening Control Theory................................5A-4
Fastening Spindle................................................ 3-2
Filtering Statistics ............................................ 5G-4
Friction Test ......................................................5C-3
Automatic.......................................................5C-3
Manual ...........................................................5H-4
Parameters...................................................... 5F-8
Friction Test Speed (%) Parameter................ 5F-8
Full Counts Border Parameter........................ 5F-9
G Minimum.................................................. see Limits
General Concepts & Terminology ..................5A-1
General Information........................................... 2-1
Graph .................................................................5E-3
Cursor Controls.............................................. 5E-6
Curve Data ..................................................... 5E-4
Digital Depth ................................................. 5E-5
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Displaying Inputs ...........................................5E-4
Graph (continued)
Displaying Types ...........................................5E-5
Overlaying Types...........................................5E-5
Printing...........................................................5E-7
Save Overlay ..................................................5E-5
Triggering Data Collection ............................5E-6
Types ..............................................................5E-4
Valve Display.................................................5E-5
View Setup .....................................................5E-5
Zoom Controls ...............................................5E-6
Graph Button.................................................... 5E-3
Graph Print Parameter ....................................5F-8
Graph View Setup Window ............................ 5E-5
Graph Window................................................. 5E-3
Graphical User Interface (GUI) ..................... 5B-1
Menu Structure.................................... 5B-2, 5B-5
Graphing Software.............................................5I-6
H
Help Button....................................................... 5B-4
High Signal........................................................ 5A-1
I
I/O Box ................................................................. 3-2
I/O Diagnostics Window...........................5H-2, 7-8
Hints & Tips.................................................. 5H-3
I/O Node ............................................................... 3-1
Idle Check ............................................................ 7-4
Input Display Button ....................................... 5E-4
Input Type Buttons .........................................5F-24
Inserting Steps .....................................5F-26, 5F-14
L
Limit (% Full) Parameter ................................5F-8
Limits..................................................... 5A-3, 5F-11
Checking ................................... see Control Loop
Programming.........................5F-16, 5F-17, 5F-22
Load Button .......................................................5F-4
Log Book Button .............................................. 5H-4
Log Book Window............................................ 5H-4
Low Signal......................................................... 5A-1
M
Machine ID Parameter .....................................5F-6
Main Control Unit............................................... 3-1
Main Setup Menu..............................................5F-1
Maintenance ........................................................ 8-1
Managing Screw Programs............................5F-25
Manual Friction Test ....................................... 5H-4
Manual Mode................................ 5C-2, 5C-4, 5F-3
Manual Mode Request...... 5C-4, 5E-5, 5C-4, 5F-5,
Manual Mode Request Signal......................... 5C-4
Master Graph ................................................... 5E-4
Max Sample Size Button ................................. 5G-4
Maximum ................................................. see Limits
Menus
Run Window ................................................. 5B-2
Diagnostics............................................... 5H-2
Main Setup ................................................5F-1
System Setup........................................5F-4
Channel Setup ......................................5F-7
Screw Prog Setup.................................5F-9
Stats .......................................................... 5G-3
More Buttons .......................................5F-14, 5F-25
Motor Position Parameter................................5F-8
Motor Power Button ........................................ 5H-4
Motor Power Parameter...................................5F-8
Motor Ramp Button ........................................ 5H-4
Motor Speed Button......................................... 5H-4
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Motor Speed Parameter ................................ 5F-16
Motor Test.........................................................5H-4
N Parameters (continued)
Naming Programs .......................................... 5F-26
Negative Valves................................................. 5A-2
Next Parameter Button......................... 5G-4, 5G-5
NOK Data.......................................................... 5E-7
Cycle Number................................................ 5E-7
Digital Depth ................................................. 5E-7
Printing .......................................................... 5E-8
Toggle View .................................................. 5E-8
Updating ........................................................ 5E-8
NOK Data Button............................................. 5E-7
NOK Data Window .......................................... 5E-7
NOK Results
Cycle Results................................................. 5D-2
NOK Data...................................................... 5E-7
Run Window.................................................. 5D-2
Statistics......................................................... 5G-4
Step Display .................................................. 5E-2
Strategy.........................................................5F-11
O
OK Results
Cycle Results................................................. 5D-2
Run Window.................................................. 5D-2
Statistics......................................................... 5G-4
Step Display .................................................. 5E-2
Strategy.........................................................5F-11
Operating Instructions........................................5-1
Operator Account...................... see User Accounts
Optional ........................................................... 5F-15
Optional Parameters ...................................... 5F-17
Parameter Value ...........................................5F-17
Ramp Time ...................................................5F-17
Reset Angle Encoder....................................5F-17
Snug Torque .................................................5F-17
Optional Parameters Window ...................... 5F-17
Overlaying Graphs........................................... 5E-5
Overshot, Overshoot ........................................ 5A-3
P ASCII or ASCII nl.......................................... 5I-2
Parameter Print Button ................................... 5F-4
Parameter Print Window ................................ 5F-4
Parameters
Channel Parameters.............................. 5F-2, 5F-7
Amplifier 0 Speed Setting.........................5F-8
Angle Factor ..............................................5F-8
Auto Print Delay........................................5F-8
Channel ID Number ..................................5F-8
CW Motor Ref...........................................5F-8
Depth Sensor .............................................5F-7
Encoder Position .......................................5F-8
Friction Test ..............................................5F-8
Limit (% Full).......................................5F-8
Friction Test Speed (%) .......................5F-8
Rotation Time.......................................5F-8
Ramp Time ...........................................5F-8
Graph Print ................................................5F-8
Motor Position...........................................5F-8
Motor Power..............................................5F-8
Protection Torque......................................5F-7
Stat Mode ..................................................5F-8
Torque Factor ............................................5F-7
Transducer Test .........................................5F-9
Tolerance Percent.................................5F-9
Error Check Delay................................5F-9
Disconnect Voltage ..............................5F-9
Sample Points.......................................5F-9
Full Counts Border...............................5F-9
Zero Counts Border..............................5F-9
Screw Program Parameters ................ 5F-2, 5F-15
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Optional Parameters ............................... 5F-17 R
Parameter Value ................................ 5F-17
Ramp Time ........................................ 5F-17 Ramp Time Button .......................................... 5H-4
Ramp Time Parameter .........................5F-8, 5F-17
Reset Angle Encoder ......................... 5F-17
Snug Torque ...................................... 5F-17
Required Parameters.......................... 5F-16
Parameter Value ................................ 5F-16
Motor Speed ...................................... 5F-16
Spindle Direction............................... 5F-16
Dwell Add/Remove ........................... 5F-16
Dwell Time ........................................ 5F-16
System Parameters................................5F-2, 5F-5
Auto Print Delay....................................... 5F-6
Channel Status .......................................... 5F-5
Channels ................................................... 5F-5
Date View Format .................................... 5F-6
Date/Time ................................................. 5F-5
Machine ID ............................................... 5F-6
Result Print Format................................... 5F-6
Serial Port 1 (COM2) ............................... 5F-5
Serial Port 2 (COM4) ............................... 5F-5
Touch Screen Calibration ......................... 5F-6
Units.......................................................... 5F-6
Passwords ................................................5A-2, 5F-6
Pasting Programs............................................ 5F-26
Pasting Steps........................................ 5F-26, 5F-21
Population Statistics Button ........................... 5G-4
Population Statistics Window......................... 5G-4
Pre-Cycle Check ..................................................7-4
Prevailing Torque .............................................5A-3
Previous Graph .................................................5E-4
Print Button
Advanced Program Editor ........................... 5F-21
Easy Program Editor.................................... 5F-14
Graph ............................................................. 5E-7
NOK Data ...................................................... 5E-8
Population Statistics ......................................5G-4
Raw Data .......................................................5G-5
Recursive Statistics........................................5G-5
Print Formats ..................................................... 5I-2
Binary ............................................................. 5I-4
Short................................................................ 5I-3
Printer Ports....................................................... 5I-1
Prog Convert Button ...................................... 5F-26
Prog Copy Button ........................................... 5F-26
Prog Delete Button.......................................... 5F-26
Prog Manager Button..................................... 5F-25
Prog Name Button .......................................... 5F-26
Prog Paste Button ........................................... 5F-26
Program ....................................see Screw Program
Program Conversion .......................... 5F-10, 5F-21
Program Manager .......................................... 5F-25
Clipboard ..................................................... 5F-25
Display ......................................................... 5F-26
Hints and Tips.............................................. 5F-27
Program Manager Window........................... 5F-25
Program Number Button.......................5F-9, 5G-4
Program Select Signal ......................................5C-3
Programmer Account................see User Accounts
Programming
Digital Depth ............................................... 5F-18
Limits ................................................. 5A-3, 5F-11
Optional Parameter ...................................... 5F-17
Required Parameter ..................................... 5F-16
Step Parameter ............................................. 5F-15
Step RDP's ................................................... 5F-18
Step Strategy................................................ 5F-15
Targets ......................................................... 5F-16
Tutorial Walkthrough .......................................6-1
Protection Torque Parameter ......................... 5F-7
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Raw Data Button ..............................................5G-5
Raw Data Window............................................5G-5
RD Param Editor Window ............................ 5F-24
Ready State........................................................5C-5
Ready To Start Signal ......................................5C-4
Recursive Statistics Button..............................5G-5
Recursive Statistics Window ...........................5G-5
Release Strategy.............................................. 5F-11
Programming ............................................... 5F-15
Repair Procedures...............................................8-1
Required Parameters ..................................... 5F-16
Dwell Add/Remove..................................... 5F-16
Dwell Time.................................................. 5F-16
Motor Speed ................................................ 5F-16
Parameter Value .......................................... 5F-16
Spindle Direction......................................... 5F-16
Required Parameters ..................................... 5F-15
Required Parameters Window...................... 5F-16
Reset Angle Encoder Parameter................... 5F-17
Result Analysis.................................................. 5E-1
Graph ............................................................. 5E-3
NOK Data...................................................... 5E-7
Statistics.........................................................5G-1
Step Display................................................... 5E-2
Result Display Parameters (RDP) ...... 5D-2, 5F-10
Program Manager ........................................ 5F-27
Programming ....................................5F-18, 5F-24
Run Window Display ....................................5D-2
Screw Program ..................... 5F-15, 5F-18, 5F-24
Statistics...............................................5G-1, 5G-5
Step Display................................................... 5E-2
Types .............................................................5D-2
Result Print Format Parameter ...................... 5F-6
Rising Edge........................................................5A-1
Rotation Time Parameter ................................ 5F-8
Run Protected .............................see Manual Mode
Run Window ...........................................5B-2, 5D-1
Active Channel .............................................. 5E-1
Display...........................................................5D-1
Indicators .......................................................5D-4
Results ...........................................................5D-2
Run Window Indicators...................................5D-4
Run Window Menu .......................................... 5B-2
S Stat Mode Parameter........................................5F-8
Safety Information ..............................................1-1
Sample Points Parameter ................................ 5F-9
Save & Exit Button........5F-7, 5F-14, 5F-21, 5F-25
Save Button ....................................................... 5F-4
Save Overlay Button ........................................ 5E-5
Screw Cycle
Definition.......................................................5A-2
Numbering.....................................................5A-5
Results ................................................. 5D-2, 5E-2
Run Window Display ....................................5D-1
Status .............................................................5D-2
Screw Prog Button............................................ 5F-9
Screw Prog Setup Menu .................................. 5F-9
Screw Program ................................................. 5F-9
Definition.......................................................5A-2
Depth Type .......................................5F-10, 5F-26
Execution.......................................................5A-4
Initialization...................................................5A-4
Managing..................................................... 5F-25
Name...................................................5F-9, 5F-26
Numbering..........................................5F-9, 5F-26
RDP ..................................................5F-10, 5F-27
Structure .............................................. 5A-4, 5F-9
Type ........................................ 5F-9, 5F-10, 5F-26
Screw Program Backups ................................. 5F-3
Screw Program Editor Button ...................... 5F-14
Screw Program Parameter Print .................... 5F-4
Screw Program Parameters................. 5F-2, 5F-15
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Screw Step
Combining....................................................5F-12
Definition ...................................................... 5A-2
Displaying .............................. 5E-2, 5F-15, 5F-21
Monitoring ................................ see Control Loop
Parameters ........................................ 5F-15, 5F-21
Programming.................................... 5F-15, 5F-21
Run Window Display.................................... 5D-1
Strategies .......................................... 5F-11, 5F-15
Seating Torque ................................................. 5A-3
Select Strategy Buttons...................................5F-15
Select Strategy Window..................................5F-15
Sensor Checks...................................................... 7-4
Analog Depth ................................................... 7-4
Digital Depth.................................................... 7-4
Transducer Calibration..................................... 7-4
Serial Port 1 (COM2) Parameter ....................5F-5
Serial Port 2 (COM4) Parameter ....................5F-5
Serial Ports..........................................................5I-1
Servo Amplifier ................................................... 3-2
Set Lower Spec Button ......................... 5G-4, 5G-5
Set Upper Spec Button.......................... 5G-4, 5G-5
Setting Up User Accounts.................................5F-6
Setup ...................................................................5F-1
Entering In Edit Mode ...................................5F-3
Structure Overview ........................................5F-2
Setup Button ......................................................5F-1
Setup Menu ........................................................5F-1
Channel Setup ................................................5F-7
System Setup..................................................5F-4
Screw Program Setup.....................................5F-9
Advanced Program Editor ......................5F-21
Easy Program Editor ...............................5F-14
Program Manager....................................5F-25
RDP Editor..............................................5F-24
Short Data ...........................................................5I-3
Sigma Factor Button............................. 5G-4, 5G-5
Snug Torque ............................. 5A-3, 5F-17, 5F-22
Snug Torque Parameter .................................5F-17
Software Version Identification...................... 5H-6
Spindle .................................................................. 3-2
Spindle Direction Parameter .........................5F-16
Start Cycle Signal............................................. 5C-3
Start Test Button.............................................. 5H-4
Statistics ............................................................ 5G-1
Clearing ......................................................... 5G-2
Definitions..................................................... 5G-2
Filtering ......................................................... 5G-4
Memory Types .............................................. 5G-2
Sample Size................................................... 5G-2
Statistics Menu ................................see Stats Menu
Stats Button ...................................................... 5G-3
Stats Menu ........................................................ 5G-3
Population Statistics...................................... 5G-4
Raw Data....................................................... 5G-5
Recursive Statistics ....................................... 5G-5
Stats View Mode Button.................................. 5G-4
Step ................................................... see Screw Step
Step Button ............................................5E-2, 5F-24
Step Copy Button ................................5F-21, 5F-26
Step Delete Button...............................5F-14, 5F-26
Step Display Window....................................... 5E-2
Step Insert Button ...............................5F-14, 5F-26
Step Paste Button ................................5F-21, 5F-26
Strategies..............................................5F-11, 5F-15
Combining....................................................5F-12
Programming................................................5F-15
Types ............................................................5F-11
Sure Tork II ......................................................... 2-1
System Overview ............................................. 2-1
System & Channel Backups.............................5F-3
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System Button ................................................... 5F-4
System Errors ......................................................7-1
System OK Signal............................................. 5C-4
System Param Editor Window ....................... 5F-5
System Parameters ..................................5F-2, 5F-5
Auto Print Delay.............................................5F-6
Channel Status................................................5F-5
Channels .........................................................5F-5
Date View Format ..........................................5F-6
Date/Time .......................................................5F-5
Machine ID.....................................................5F-6
Result Print Format ........................................5F-6
Serial Port 1 (COM2) .....................................5F-5
Serial Port 2 (COM4) .....................................5F-5
Touch Screen Calibration...............................5F-6
Units ...............................................................5F-6
System Params Button..................................... 5F-4
System Setup Menu.......................................... 5F-4
System Status Button .......................................5H-5
System Status Window.....................................5H-5
T Recursive Statistics........................................5G-5
Target..................................................... 5A-3, 5F-11
Checking.................................... see Control Loop
Programming ................................................5F-16
Terminology ............................................5A-1, 5A-3
Testing CLI Signals.............................................7-8
Time Button ......................................................5H-4
Time Strategy.................................................. 5F-11
Programming ................................................5F-15
Toggle Digital Output Buttons................ 5H-3, 7-8
Toggle View Button.......................................... 5E-8
Tolerance Percent Parameter ......................... 5F-9
Torque
Prevailing....................................................... 5A-3
Seating ........................................................... 5A-3
Snug........................................5A-3, 5F-17, 5F-22
Torque Control Strategy ............................... 5F-11
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Programming ............................................... 5F-15
Torque Control/Angle Monitor Strategy ..... 5F-11
Programming ............................................... 5F-15
Torque Factor Parameter................................ 5F-7
Touch Screen Calibration Parameter ............ 5F-6
Transducer Calibration Check ..........................7-4
Transducer Checks..............................................7-4
Idle ....................................................................7-4
Parameters...................................................... 5F-9
Pre-Cycle ..........................................................7-4
Trigger Button ..................................................5E-6
Triggering Data Collection ..............................5E-6
Troubleshooting Chart......................................7-10
U Graph..............................................................5E-3
Undershot, Undershoot ....................................5A-3
Units Parameter ................................................ 5F-6
Up/Dn Buttons.........................................5F-9, 5G-6
Up/Down Buttons............................................. 5H-5
Update Button
NOK Data ...................................................... 5E-8
System Status.................................................5H-6
User ....................................................................5A-1
User Accounts..........................................5A-2, 5F-6
Add A User .................................................... 5F-6
Levels.............................................................5A-2
Passwords ............................................ 5A-2, 5F-6
Remove A User ............................................. 5F-7
Setting Up ...................................................... 5F-6
User Names.......................................... 5A-2, 5F-6
User Accounts Window .................................... 5F-6
User Names..............................................5A-2, 5F-6
User Reports....................................................... 5I-1
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View Button.......................................................5E-5
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Weber Account.......................... see User Accounts
Weber Customer Service.................................... 9-1
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Advanced Program Editor ........................... 5F-21
Backup Files................................................... 5F-3
Channel Param Editor.................................... 5F-7
Diagnostics Test............................................ 5H-3
Easy Programmer......................................... 5F-14
Display Parameter Select ........................ 5F-18
Optional Parameters................................ 5F-17
Required Parameters ............................... 5F-16
Select Strategy ........................................ 5F-15
Graph View Setup.....................................5E-5
I/O Diagnostics ...................................... 5H-2, 7-8
Log Book....................................................... 5H-4
NOK Data ......................................................5E-7
Parameter Print............................................... 5F-4
Population Statistics...................................... 5G-4
Program Manager......................................... 5F-25
Raw Data....................................................... 5G-5
RD Param Editor.......................................... 5F-24
Recursive Statistics ....................................... 5G-5
Step Display ...................................................5E-2
System Param Editor ..................................... 5F-5
System Status ................................................ 5H-5
User Accounts................................................ 5F-6
WSK2 Software..................................................5I-6
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Zero Counts Border Parameter ......................5F-9
Zoom Buttons ....................................................5E-6
Zoom Controls...................................................5E-6