Atlas Copco Power Focus 8 Family Selection Configuration and Virtual Station Function Complete Explanation

Specially designed for multi axis synchronous tightening, supporting up to 50 tools to work simultaneously at one workstation, including Reject Management, suitable for multi axis synchronous safety critical applications.

Function extension - "add" capabilities for specific applications

On the basis of virtual stations, capabilities can be further enhanced by adding features, which can be delivered electronically (within 24 hours) or physically.

Function Name Applicable Tool Core Value

Low Reaction Strategies: STR and SRB tools use TurboTight/TensorPulse to significantly eliminate reaction forces, improve ergonomics, and reduce operator fatigue

TrueAngle only eliminates the influence of the operator on the tightening angle using the STR tool, improving the accuracy of angle control

Yield Control controls the torque drop in the plastic zone to ensure high clamping force and allows for the use of smaller screws

Open Protocol Extension supports the transmission of tightening curve data through open protocols, allowing external systems to modify and upload tightening programs

Industrial Location Guidance is an integrated error prevention system that tracks the precise position of tools relative to the fastening position, ensuring correct sequence and position

Zero Position: Set a fixed starting position arbitrarily to ensure that each tightening starts from the same angle and improves consistency

Automation Rules: Controller level controller signals can be flexibly combined and configured with external devices such as stacking lights and torque arms to simplify integration

These features can be used in combination, such as Critical Control+TrueAngle+Low Reaction, providing a complete solution for high-end STR tools.

Tool compatibility matrix and multi axis applications

PF8 supports 15 tool families, ranging from clutch tools, electromechanical wrenches, low reaction force tools to advanced sensor tools. The specific compatibility is as follows:

Controller model voltage compatibility tool

PF8/PF8 S (1 phase) 100-120/200-240V Tensor SL, Tensor ES/ST/STR/SR, QST<350Nm (≥ 200V required)

PF8 HV/PF8 S HV (3-phase) 380-480V All QST tools (QST34~QST210) fully support PowerMACs 4000 migration

In multi axis applications, the main switch box (MSB) provides unified power supply for the controller and driver, supports daisy chain expansion, and one PF8 can connect up to 20 tools, while the Sync virtual station supports up to 50 tools to be synchronously tightened at one workstation.

Software and Management Tools: ToolsTalk 2 and IAM

ToolsTalk 2: Configuration management solution covering all controllers on the production line, providing complete traceability and visibility.

IAM (Intelligent Application Module): Dual partition design, supports retaining old versions during online upgrades, and can quickly roll back in case of failures to ensure uninterrupted production lines.

Service and Support Ecology

Atlas Copco provides global services, including:

Start up, calibration, and programming;

Optimize maintenance plan (reduce costs, increase startup rate);

Operator training;

Tightening consulting service (optimizing tightening results).

The product manual also provides a detailed list of order numbers (including virtual stations for electronic and physical delivery, functions, power cords, emergency stop cables, etc.), making it convenient for integrators to choose directly.

Selection Decision Process Diagram

Determine application type: single axis/multi axis? Safety critical/quality critical?

Select virtual site level: Batch/Joint/Station/Civil/Process/Sync level;

Matching tool: Select tool families such as Tensor and QST based on the torque range to confirm voltage compatibility;

Add features: Do you need low reaction force, true angle, yield control, position guidance, etc;

Determine delivery format: electronic (24 hours) or physical (standard delivery time);

Supporting software: ToolsTalk 2 configuration management, IAM backup;

Consider fixed multi axis: choose HV version and MSB power supply scheme.

Typical Configuration Example

Recommended scene combinations

Handheld torque wrench replaces pneumatic tool Batch Control+TBP-S tool

Multi variety small batch workstation Joint Control+Tensor STR+Low Reaction

Critical Control+TrueAngle+Yield Control for safety critical bolts (such as brakes)

Multi axis synchronous tightening (such as engine cylinder head) Sync Process Control+QST HV tool+MSB

External system control program is required at any level+Open Protocol Extension