Gen IV iEC Controller
The AcraDyne Gen IV ACE Controller platform is the culmination of more than 50 years of serving our industrial fastening customers with 15 years of designing and manufacturing DC tools that are Designed and Assembled in the USA. It is filled with countless advanced capabilities and features.
The Gen IV ACE Controller is the core of the modular AcraDyne DC system. The Gen IV ACE Controller platform gives you the flexibility to control any air, cordless or electric transducerized tool in AcraDyne's portfolio. One controller will command any tool in the AcraDyne line from 250 Nm to 17,000 Nm, all with one cable.
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Web browser based programing. Receive data on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or any other web-capable device. You can use more than one device at a time: Be in program mode on one device while reviewing real-time curves on another, while watching tool diagnostics on a third.
Multiple fastening strategies – Program up to 256 parameters with as many as 20 steps
Jobs capability – 99. Event log – 5,000
Backup and restore through USB or Ethernet
Assignable I/O (8 X 8)
Rundown storage – 1,000,000
Real-time curve viewing. Curve storage – 20,000
One controller will command any Gen III or Gen IV tool in the AcraDyne line from 1 Nm - 17,000 Nm
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Ethernet Protocols supported: Open Protocol, ToolsNet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, PFCS, XML, FTP Client
Anybus Field Bus connectivity: Profibus, Profinet, DeviceNet, CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field
Data collection
Serial protocols and string output
Bar code scanning and printing
Multi-spindle synchronization
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Four Digit LED Torque Display: Large numbers can be seen from a distance
Secondary Display allows user to easily set and toggle through information:
Angle
Engineering Units
Bolt Count
Job / Job Sequence
7” Touch-Screen Display:
Runs the same software on PC for ease of use
Real-Time Graphing
Selectable Run Screens
Parameter Set Display: Displays current parameter set and enables user to quickly change by scrolling up or downs here
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AcraDyne’s software package is on-board every AcraDyne controller and is provided FREE of charge. This comprehensive, user-friendly program allows programming, analysis, and diagnostics.
The software is based on a standard web browser, allowing you to connect the AcraDyne controller with any computer, tablet, or smart device. Connect through Ethernet, USB, or wirelessly via a network connected to both devices.
Adding and editing Parameter Sets (256) and Jobs (99) Is easy and intuitive in the parameter set up function.
View curve results in real time or view stored results. As many as 20,000 curve results can be stored in memory.
Tool programming and diagnostics for repair, calibration and advanced troubleshooting.
Choose from several run screens that display easy to view, large screen indicators.
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MANUALS:
Gen IV iEC Controller Manual
Gen IV Controller Quick Start Guide
Gen IV Controller Smart Arm Configuration ManualFIRMWARE:
Gen IV Controller Firmware 1R25
Release Notes - SysRel 1R25CONTROLLER FIRMWARE MANAGEMENT:
Gen IV Controller Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Gen IV Controller Application Software and Firmware Guide -
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS AND SYSTEMS DOCUMENTS:
Gen IV Anybus Instructions
Gen IV Assignable IO Instructions
Gen IV Ethernet Instructions
Gen IV Ethernet IP Instructions
Gen IV FTP Instructions
Gen IV Modbus Instructions
Gen IV Open Protocol Instructions
Gen IV PFCS Instructions
Gen IV Serial Instructions
Gen IV Telnet Instructions
Gen IV ToolsNet Instructions
Gen IV XML Instructions
Gen IV Controller ProfiNet Instructions -
Gen IV Controller on PI Line Control Network
Configuring Mitsubishi PLC CC-Link Network
Configuring Rockwell PLC with Anybus DP-V1 Slave Module Instructions
Using Rockwell PLC with DeviceNet Instructions
Configuring Rockwell PLC with EtherNet IP Instructions
Configuring Rockwell PLC with Modbus TCP Instructions
Using Rockwell PLC with Modbus TCP Instructions
Using Rockwell PLC with Profibus Instructions -
features and benefits
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AcraDyne’s closed loop system features the Transducer at the output which measures the actual torque delivered to the application
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On-board smart arm capability and process visualization provides an advanced error-proofing solution to ensure the quality of your fastening operation
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AcraDyne’s software package is on-board every AcraDyne controller and is provided FREE of charge - this comprehensive, user-friendly program allows programming, analysis, and diagnostics
The Gen IV iEC Controller is compatible with all AcraDyne tools, including:
