Atlas Copco Power Focus 6000 and Tensor STR System

3.5 Rotation Strategy

For testing or demonstration purposes, rotate the sleeve to a specified angle with the lowest torque, not for production use.

In addition, the system supports monitoring of target torque/angle limits, torque compensation (compensating for friction losses during the Rundown phase), and soft stop function, the latter of which avoids uncomfortable impact sensations within the 50-300ms interval by controlling the deceleration curve.

Tensor STR Tool - Modularization and Ergonomic Innovation

The Tensor STR tool adopts a modular design, where each functional unit is independent and interchangeable

Handle module: Integrated main electronic board (plastic protection), vibrator (programmable feedback), and gyroscope (capable of detecting tilt changes as low as 1 °). The cable interface adopts a new generation needle sleeve structure, which greatly improves wear resistance.

HMI module: equipped with red/yellow/green/blue four-color LEDs and speakers, providing instant visual and auditory feedback. The forward and reverse rotation rings can be locked and can be optionally equipped with a button version.

Motor module: All ETV/ETD models have the same motor diameter, and power differences are distinguished by length. The bearing seat is made of aluminum alloy material, the insulation system is optimized, and the intermediate shaft parts are reduced and do not contain plastic.

Torque sensor: It can maintain extremely high linearity within the range of 20% to 100% of the nominal torque, enhance the ability to suppress motor interference, and read more accurately.

Gears and Elbows: Both planetary gears and bevel gears are made of Atlas Copco customized special steel, and large-sized elbows reserve installation positions for reaction arms.

The ETT model sensor is located behind the angle gear and above the output shaft, with an accuracy of ± 2.5% over 3 σ, but without IP54 protection.

The front-end of the tool supports the simultaneous connection of two types of accessories (such as scanner guns, headlights, EHMI display screens, and auxiliary triggers) through a standard tool bus interface.

Cable Engineering - Breakthrough in Durability of Flat Design

Cables are the most common fault point for assembly tools. STR cables adopt a flat design, with a thickness only half that of similar circular cables, and their bending life increases exponentially. The patented 'Cable Twist' structure disperses bending stress over longer areas, avoiding concentrated fatigue at tool connection points. The built-in Kevlar core wire absorbs tensile loads and protects signal and power lines from damage.

The document also provides various cable variants: spiral cable, 90 ° angled connector cable, looped cable (suitable for small circle operations), and scratch resistant cable sheath to accommodate different space and motion requirements. Proper cable management, such as using cable balancers and clamp brackets, can significantly extend lifespan and reduce operational risks.

Virtual Workstation - A Flexible Platform for Multi Tool Collaboration

PF6000 introduces the concept of Virtual Station, where a controller can manage multiple tools and attachments simultaneously (depending on IAM license at most). Each virtual workstation is independently controlled:

Tool control: Pset selection, VIN processing, batch sequence control.

Communication control: Open Protocol, Fieldbus, customer customized protocol.

Attachment control: Stacklight, Socket selector, digital I/O.

Virtual workstations can be flexibly added or removed through FMS (Functional Management System) licenses without the need for additional hardware. Configure support for copy/paste, greatly simplifying multi station deployment. Its advantages include reducing the number of controllers, lowering wiring complexity, and achieving fast production line rebalancing.

Software Ecology - ToolsTalk 2 and ToolsNet 8

7.1 ToolsTalk 2- Multi Controller Programming Platform

ToolsTalk 2 supports multi controller management with PF6000 from the bottom layer:

User authentication: All changes require logging in, recording a complete change log, and achieving operation traceability.

Factory structure: Organize controllers according to the actual production line layout and quickly locate them.

Batch upgrade: Utilizing dual software zones, multiple controllers can be upgraded with just one click and rolled back at any time.

Offline parameter editing: All changes are first saved in the local database, verified to be correct, and then downloaded to the controller to avoid online misoperation.

7.2 ToolsNet 8- Data Collection and Analysis

ToolsNet 8 is a newly restructured web-based production analysis software:

Data collection: After setting the IP address, the controller automatically reports the tightening result. Support local buffering of controllers and server buffering to prevent data loss caused by database interruptions.

Reporting and filtering: Users can customize display fields, group statistics, save commonly used reports, and export them to Excel for further analysis.

Production alarm: Based on controller event configuration email notifications, significantly reducing abnormal response time.