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4.5.8 Master Spindle Setup
Several Gen IV controllers can be linked together via an Ethernet connection to create a multi-spindle
network. Operations requiring multiple fasteners to be inserted simultaneously or in a synchronized
fashion is possible with this setup. Up to 10 tools can be operated from one master controller. The spindle
network can be controlled via physical IO or across supported protocols. PSets will be synchronized
across the spindle network so PSets and Jobs will only need to be set up on the master controller.
Spindle rundown results are also viewable from the master.
Master Enabled:
Enable or disable the spindle network.
Stop on Error:
All spindles will stop if any problem is reported (bad
rundown, a stop condition, or a cable disconnection has occurred on
any spindle). If this option is not checked, spindles will finish the current
rundown even if an error has occurred on one spindle.
Trigger Source:
Select whether the start input for running the spindle
network comes from the master spindle’s tool trigger or the start input
from IO.
*All spindles need to have their start input set to respond to the master
tool in order to have them all run from a single trigger or IO start signal.
This is configured under Controlle
Tool Setup
Start Input and set
the input source to ‘Start from Master Tool’.
Latching Options:
Select latching throttle option. If Latch on Time is
selected, the spindle network will continue to run after the throttle has
been held down for the selected amount of time.
4.5.9 Setting up Multi-Spindle Network
Hardware
Connect the master controller and slave spindles together via an Ethernet switch. Ensure that all
controllers have the appropriate tools connected and apply power.