FEC AFC1500 - Manual (Page 22)

Output Data Available
The Multi Unit is capable of outputting the fastening results data in an ASCII
format to a serial printer or other peripheral device. The data is sent from the
Multi Units RS232 COM1 port. The output data string as well as port
configuration can be configured by the AFC User Console Software. (Control
Characters may also be implemented ie; Start of Text, End of Text, etc.)
Below is a list of data available and its byte length.
3 (ASCII “RTY”) Retry Flag
7 Cycle Count Number
2 Parameter Number
2 Sequence Number
2 Spindle Number
8 Time
10 Date
Length in bytes System Data
RS232C data 4
RS232C data 3
RS232C data 2
Up to 128
This length is determined by the user
and dependent upon the length of data
input to these data areas. RS232C data 1
Length in bytes Input Data*
5 Zero Voltage Value
5 Cal Voltage Value
4 Rundown revolutions
4 Third Torque Rate Increment Angle
5 Third Torque Rate Increment Torque
4 Second Torque Rate Increment Angle
5 Second Torque Rate Increment Torque
4 First Torque Rate Increment Angle
5 First Torque Rate Increment Torque
5 Second Peak Torque
5 First Peak Torque
4 Angle (@ peak torque)
4 Current (@ peak torque)
Length in bytes Extended Fastening Data
3 Judgement
5 Offset Torque
5 Final Torque
7 Third Torque Rate
7 Second Torque Rate
7 First Torque Rate
5 Cycle Time
6 Final Time
6 First Time
5 Final Angle
6 Peak Torque
Length in bytes Basic Fastening Data
*Input Data is input to the Multi Unit using RS232C Com2 port. This port
configuration is through the AFC User Console Software. The data must be
ASCII formatted data & is limited to 128 bytes in (4) separate data buffers.
The port must be configured for the input string which is to be received. The
data received can then be married with the resultant fastening data by selecting
the RS232 data in the output format. This function is typically used to marry a
part number with the resultant fastening data for production birth history.
Chapter 2: Setup and Wiring
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