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Linking allows the user to automatically change from application to application for a predefined
number of positions (up to 96). Each application is run when the start switch on the tool is acti-
vated in the order specified by its position. Upon completion of the cycle, the application will then
automatically change to the next position. Up to eight different linking strategies called Tightening
Groups can be programmed and are remotely selectable from the Application Inputs (0-2). This
feature can also be used for Batch Counting by entering the same application in the desired
number of positions.
To setup a linking strategy, a Tightening Group 1-8 should be selected and given a name. This
will designate which linking strategy is being used. The user can also program if the linking strat-
egy should reset to position 1 after an NOK or set the number of times a fastener can be retight-
ened after an NOK before advancing to the next position.
To configure linking, an Application 1-255 must be associated with a position in the linking strat-
egy. To do this, the user must enter App (1-255), and can also provide a Fastener ID and Position
Name. Pressing Add <F1> will place the selected application in the user-specified position of the
linking strategy. Pressing Delete <F2> will remove the user-specified position from the linking
strategy. Once Linking is enabled, the controller will automatically run from position 1 to the last
programmed position. Note that the tool start switch or remote start input will have to be toggled
between positions. The Tightening Group and Position will also be displayed on the Run Screen.
The following inputs and outputs will also be active when Linking is enabled: Linking OK, Linking
NOK, Linking Complete, and Reset Linking. Please refer to the Inputs and Outputs section for
more information on these signals.
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