FEC AFC1500 - Manual (Page 34)

AFC1500 Multi-2 Unit Hardware Manual (Rev. 2)
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Chapter 4: Installation & Wiring
4.6.3.1 Available Output Data (From DATA-OUT 1 Port)
The Multi-2 Unit is capable of outputting the fastening results data in an ASCII format to a serial
printer or other serial peripheral devices. The data is sent from the Multi-2 Unit’s RS232C “DATA
OUT - 1” port. The output data string format as well as port configuration can be configured using
the AFC User Console Software. As little as one data item or up to all items can be user
configured. ASCII Control Characters may also be implemented (Ex: Start of Text, End of Text,
etc.). Below is a list of data available and its byte length.
Basic Fastening Data Length in bytes
Peak Torque 6
Final Angle 5
First Time 6
Final Time 6
Cycle Time 5
First Torque Rate 7
Second Torque Rate 7
Third Torque Rate 7
Final Torque 5
Offset Torque 5
Judgment 3
Extended Fastening Data Length in bytes
Current (@ peak torque) 4
Angle (@ peak torque) 4
First Peak Torque 5
Second Peak Torque 5
First Torque Rate Increment Torque 5
First Torque Rate Increment Angle 4
Second Torque Rate Increment Torque 5
Second Torque Rate Increment Angle 4
Third Torque Rate Increment Torque 5
Third Torque Rate Increment Angle 4
Rundown revolutions 4
Cal Voltage Value 5
Zero Voltage Value 5
Judgment 2
Retry Flag 3 (ASCII “RTY”)
Input Data* Length in bytes
RS232C data buffer 1
Up to 128
This length is determined by the user and
dependent upon the length of data input to
these data areas.
RS232C data buffer 2
RS232C data buffer 3
RS232C data buffer 4
System Data Length in bytes
Date 10
Time 8
Spindle Number 2
Sequence Number 2
Parameter Number 2
Cycle Count Number 7
*Input Data is input to the Multi-2 Unit using the RS232C “DATA INPUT” port. This port is
configured 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.