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4.5.9 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 Controller
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.