Atlas Copco TPS Control Manuel utilisateur
TPS Control
Printed Matter No. 9836 5819 01 Control and drive unit
Publication Date 2018-02-23
Valid for Version No. 1.2 User Guide
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Table of Contents
User guide ...............................................................................................................3
Introduction .......................................................................................................3
Safety and operating instructions ..........................................................3
System overview ...................................................................................3
TPS controller........................................................................................4
ToolsTalk TPS .......................................................................................8
Setup ................................................................................................................9
Starting TPS ..........................................................................................9
Setting up TPS ......................................................................................9
Connecting TPS to tool control systems..............................................12
Installing an I/O extension board .........................................................24
Operation ........................................................................................................27
Quick guide..........................................................................................27
Job handling ........................................................................................27
Maintenance ...................................................................................................30
Firmware updates................................................................................30
Reference .......................................................................................................31
I/O configuration ..................................................................................31
Parameters ..........................................................................................32
Licence handling..................................................................................43
Pneumatic function ..............................................................................43
Barcode function..................................................................................47
Reporting function ...............................................................................49
Printout ................................................................................................49
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User guide
Introduction
Safety and operating instructions
WARNING Read all warnings and all instructions.
The safety and operating instructions as described in the Atlas Copco Product instructions that is included
in the delivery of the system must be read and complied. Ensure that you read and understand all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow all the instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
All locally legislated safety regulations with regard to installation, operation and maintenance must be ad-
hered to at all times. Refer installation and servicing to qualified personnel only.
Save all instructions for future reference.
Contact your Atlas Copco representative if questions regarding the safety and operating instructions arise.
System overview
This user guide describes how to install, configure and use the Tool Positioning System (TPS) Control.
TPS Control is used for controlling and monitoring the tightening sequences and positioning operations for
a variety of pneumatic and electronic tools. The TPS Control system is designed for the modern assembly
industry with high demands on quality and production efficiency, and offers full modularity through the
combination of different hardware and software.
A typical setup of the TPS contains the controller itself connected to a screwdriver and torque arm, with
external operating and display elements and a digital I/O cable to a tool controller.
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The TPS can either be used with a single tool or be connected to a torque arm that holds the tool. If the
controller is used with a torque arm, the arm is equipped with an analogue and an SSI encoder that can
detect the position of the screw being handled.
The TPS primarily monitors the sequence of screws and the tightening program, with and without position
control.
The TPS can easily be connected to different tool controllers using digital 24 VDC signals. These digital
input and output signals are used to enable and control workstations. The OK/NOK classification of the in-
dividual tightening operations is handled by the tool controllers which transmit these results through the
digital input signals to the TPS Control. The TPS has 10 digital inputs and 6 digital outputs.
In TPS, the complete sequence definition for a work piece is called a job. The TPS can store up to 50 jobs
with a total of 500 sequence element memories for positions used for these jobs. These sequence ele-
ments can be freely allocated to the 50 supported jobs. Each position within a job can be assigned to a
specific Pset, or several positions can be assigned to the same Pset. Psets are configured in the Tool-
sTalk software, which contains the complete set of parameters that control the tightening process.
TPS Control can also handle additional functions, such as input queries defined for specific positions and
external starting signals and output signals used in clamping procedures.
TPS Control can either be powered with an external power supply unit or through an external power signal
from the tool controller. The external power supply unit and cord are ordered separately. Note that an ex-
ternal power supply unit is required for air tools, MicroTorque and EBL RE-Drive.
TPS controller
The main part of the TPS Control system is the TPS controller. It is contained in a metal casing with a
front panel and connection interface on the short side of the unit. The front panel can be rotated 180 de-
grees to house the connections on the top or the bottom of the unit, depending on how the controller will
be installed.
User Interface
You operate the controller using the front panel, which has a graphical display and a keyboard with special
keys and navigation keys. The display has a resolution of 128 x 64 pixels and supports different fonts and
text sizes as well as graphics. The display backlight has four colour options: red, green, blue, or white
colour.
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Number Part Description
1 Display The front panel has a configurable display. A power-save function de-
activates the backlight on the display if it is not used for a user-defined
period of time (in minutes).
The display is divided into three segments:
■Upper part shows the last selected job/current job.
■Middle part shows status information about ongoing operations.
■Lower part shows the menu alternatives that can be accessed us-
ing the function keys.
2 Function keys Soft keys which function according to what is displayed on the display
screen.
3 ESC Use this key to cancel any ongoing jobs or parameter settings. When
cancelling parameter settings, no changes are stored in memory.
4 Left/Right arrow key Use these keys to display parameter options or to create/remove posi-
tions when programming new jobs.
5 INFO Press this key to get information about the TPS Control device ID,
firmware version and activated licensed functions.
6 START Use this key to start selected job.
7 Up/Down Arrow keys When in parameter list, use these keys to go up or down in the list to
select a desired parameter.
For selected parameter, use the up/down arrow keys to change the op-
tions of the parameter.
8 NOK Use this key to release the tool after a position has resulted in NOK
state and the tool is disabled. This is only used if parameter NOK ac-
knowledge has been set to ON.
9 RESET Use this key to stop the ongoing job during any time of the procedure
10 VAL Use this key to validate and store all changed parameters in memory
11 OK Use this key to open the list with possible options for a selected param-
eter or confirm the selected option for the parameter.
12 MENU Use this key to enter the setup menu parameters
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Connections
Number Part Description
1 Ground For flash plug for ground connection.
2 Analogue encoder inter-
face
For 5-pin flange socket (Binder, Series 680) connected to the analogue
encoder on the torque arm
3 SSI encoder interface For 7-pin flange socket (binder, Series 680) connected to the angle en-
coder on the torque arm
4 Power supply For connection to the 24 VDC power supply unit, 5.5 mm socket with
2.1 mm center pin
5 RS-232C serial interface For 9-pin Sub-D socket connected to the external equipment, for exam-
ple Barcode scanner or PC
6 Digital I/O connection I/O
Port 1
For 25-pin Sub-D socket connected to the tool controller.
7 I/O Port 2 Not used.
Ground connection
A 6.3 mm flash plug used for ground connection. This connection must be linked to the protective ground
for safe operation of the TPS Control.
Analogue encoder connection
Interface with a 5-pole connection for an analogue encoder. Use a 5-pole pin plug from the Binder 680 Se-
ries. This encoder can either be of a lineary or angle type using analogue 0-10 V.
PIN Signal
1 24 V Supply
2 24 V GND
3 Analogue input
4 Analogue GND
5 Not connected
SSI encoder connection
SSI interface with a 7-pole connection for the SSI encoder. Use a 7-pole pin plug from the Binder 680 Se-
ries.
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PIN Signal
1 24 V Supply
2 Clock +
3 Clock -
4 Data -
5 Data +
6 Not connected
7 24 V GND
Power supply
The TPS Control is powered by an external 24-volt power supply unit. The external power supply unit can
be ordered as an accessory from Atlas Copco.
As an alternative, the unit can be supplied with 24 VDC from an external power signal through the I/O
plug.
Power consumption
The table below shows the power consumption of the TPS Control.
Status Power consumption
Inrush 400 mA
Operating 200 mA
RS-232C serial interface
Serial interface with a 9-pole connection for external devices, such as PC or barcode scanners. COM port
settings: 9600 Baud to 115 KBaud.
Note that for a PC a straight cable must be used. It is not possible to use the type of cross cable generally
used for connection to Power Focus or Tensor.
PIN Signal Description
1 Not connected
2 TxD Transmit 1
3 RxD Receive 1
4 Not connected
5 GND Potential-free GND of
RS-232 interface
6 Not connected
7 HSHI Handshake input or Re-
ceive 2
8 HSHO Handshake output (con-
stantly -12 V) or Transmit
2
9 Not connected
Digital I/O connection
Digital I/O interface with a 25-pole connection for synchronization with tool controllers.
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PIN Signal I/O Port 1 Signal I/O Port 2 Description
1 GND 24 V GND 24 V
2 OUT 1 OUT 7 Output, positive switching
24V, max 0.7 A, short-cir-
cuit proof
3 OUT 2 OUT 8 Output, positive switching
24V, max 0.7 A, short-cir-
cuit proof
4 OUT 3 OUT 9 Output, positive switching
24V, max 0.7 A, short-cir-
cuit proof
5 IN 2 IN 12 Digital input 16-32 volt
6 IN 4 IN 14 Digital input 16-32 volt
7 GND 24 V GND 24 V
8 IN 6 IN 16 Digital input 16-32 volt
9 IN 9 IN 19 Digital input 16-32 volt
10 OUT 4 OUT 10 Output, positive switching
24V, max 0.7 A, short-cir-
cuit proof
11 OUT 5 OUT 11 Output, positive switching
24V, max 0.7 A, short-cir-
cuit proof
12 OUT 6 OUT 12 Output, positive switching
24V, max 0.7 A, short-cir-
cuit proof
13 GND 24 V GND 24 V
14 +24 V +24 V
15 GND 24 V GND 24 V
16 GND 24 V GND 24 V
17 IN 1 IN 11 Digital input 16-32 volt
18 IN 3 IN 13 Digital input 16-32 volt
19 IN 5 IN 15 Digital input 16-32 volt
20 IN 7 IN 17 Digital input 16-32 volt
21 IN 8 IN 18 Digital input 16-32 volt
22 IN 10 IN 20 Digital input 16-32 volt
23 GND 24 V GND 24 V
24 GND 24 V GND 24 V
25 Not connected Not connected
ToolsTalk TPS
ToolsTalk TPS is a Microsoft Windows application that simplifies setup of the system. Only the main func-
tions needed for setting up the system are available in ToolsTalk TPS. The complete set of functions and
parameters is available in the TPS controller.
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In ToolsTalk TPS you can do the following:
■Handle TPS Control configuration files (select/read/write)
■Configure connection between PC and TPS Control
■Change language (ToolsTalk TPS)
■Handle report function (configure/create)
■Import licenses for optional functions
■Update firmware in TPS Control
Setup
Starting TPS
1. Connect cables and ground connection according to section TPS Controller.
2. Switch on the power. The controller starts up immediately.
Setting up TPS
Setting up system parameters
This section describes how to set up general system parameters in TPS.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press SETUP.
3. The default language is English. If you want to change the language, go to Service and press OK to
enter the menu.
4. Select the appropriate language in User language. Confirm your selection with OK. Possible lan-
guages are English, German or French.
5. Press VAL to change to the selected language.
6. Go to System parameter and press OK to enter the menu.
7. Set Special functions to ON to view advanced programming functions. Press OK.
8. Enter values for additional parameters. The parameters and options are described in detail in section
System Parameters [Page000].
9. Press VAL to confirm changes or ESC to quit without making any changes.
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Setting up input and output parameters
This section describes how to set up the input signals and output signals in TPS for communication with
the tool controller. Note that the input signals in the tool controller correspond to the output signals for TPS
control, and the relays in the tool controller correspond to the input signals in TPS Control. For a complete
parameter list, see section Parameters, Input Configuration and Output Configuration.
1. Go to Input configuration.
2. Set the required inputs corresponding to the relays set in ToolsTalk. See section Connect TPS to tool
control systems for an example configuration.
3. Press VAL to confirm changes or ESC to quit without making any changes.
4. Go to Output Configuration.
5. Set the required outputs corresponding to the input signals set in ToolsTalk. See Connect TPS to tool
control systems for an example configuration.
6. Press VAL to confirm changes or ESC to quit without making any changes.
Setting up encoder parameters
This section describes how to set the position parameters related to the analogue and SSI encoders on
the torque arm that must be calibrated before any tightening operations can be created. For a complete
list of position parameters, see section Position.
The parameters to set are as follows:
■SSI Interface parameters
■SSI coding
■SSI factor
■SSI resolution
■Length
■Length 1 (L1)
■Length 2 (L2)
The calculations of L1 and L2 differ, depending on what type of torque arm will be used.
The following arm types can be used together with TPS:
■Angle/Linear
■Linear/Linear
■Angle/Angle A (for arm types with an horizontal arm mounted to the left, 180 degrees analogue en-
coder mounted on the top of the arm)
■Angle/Angle B (for arm types with 360 degrees analogue encoder)
■Angle/Angle C (for arm types with an horizontal arm mounted to the right, 180 degrees analogue en-
coder mounted on the bottom of the arm)
Note! The Rotation stop kit must be kept intact on the torque arm to ensure that the analogue and SSI en-
coder will work properly. For more information on different arm types, see the applicable PI.
Setting up SSI Interface
See section Position to set up the parameters for SSI interface.
Setting up SML T arms
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