FEC AFC1200 User Manual
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7.4
Fastening Curves (Torque and Current )
The function of this screen is to view the Torque or the Current fastening Curves either versus
angle or versus time.
7.4.1 Table of Contents
7.4.1. Table of Contents for Fastening Curve screens
7.4.2. Spindle
Selection
7.4.3. Scale
Selection
7.4.4. Database
Selection
7.4.5. Print Fastening Curve
7.4.6. Graph / Screen Description
7.4.2 Spindle Selection
2-1.
After selecting [FASTENING TORQUE CURVE] from the menu bar, depress the
[↵]
key and the screen will change to the "FASTENING CURVE" screen.
2-2.
Move the cursor on the menu bar to the [SPINDLE SELECT] position using the
[←][→]
keys and depress the
[↵]
key. THe Spindle Select window will appear and
the cursor will be flashing at the first set position.
2-3.
Up to five fastening curves may be simultaneously displayed, with a different color for
each curve. Using the numerical keys, enter the spindle number adjacent to the
desired color. For additional spindle selection, move to a different color using the
[↑]
[↓]
keys and then enter the desired spindle number.
Note:
If multiple spindles are chosen for fastening curve display, they must be using the same
Parameter Number. The spindle set for the position at or nearest the top (BLUE) is primary;
the System will reference Parameter Set information for this spindle to formulate axis and
"accept" window configuration. The numerical Peak Torque/Final Angle display on the graph
will also reference the fastening results from this spindle.
2-4.
After entering all spindle numbers, depress the
[↵]
key. The Spindle Select screen
will disappear and the Fastening Curve main screen will appear with the selected
spindle numbers adjacent to the selected colors.
Note:
The System must be cycled at least once before a fastening torque curve can be displayed.
Any attempt to display a curve before collecting data will result in an error output. (See
Sections 9.2.8 No Statistics Data and 9.2.4 Upload Error)
FIG. 7-4-2 fastening curve spindle selection
7.4.3 Scale Selection
Chapter 7: System Operation
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