STanalyser

User Guide
STanalyser
Atlas Copco Tools and Assembly Systems
9836 5228 01
2011-10
Edition 3.0
STanalyser User Guide Revision history
Revision history
Edition Date Author Description Minimum Ref.

Reference Firmware
Software version
(TT BLM)
version
1.0 23 December 2010 M. Grippa First issue for DEMO KIT 4.0x 2.0x
2.0 15 February 2011 M. Grippa Added Tool Crib T version 5.0x 2.0x
2.1 6 May 2011 M. Grippa Added Tool Crib T/A version,

added connection to Torque 6.0x 3.0x
Supervisor (par. 12)
3.0 3 October 2011 M. Grippa Added Production and

Residual (par. 9) versions
and all related new 7.1x 4.1x
functions, general manual
update.
NOTE: this manual may be altered without further notice.

For further information log on to Atlas Copco www.atlascopco.com
NOTE: the programming software (ToolsTalk BLM) may be updated with no changes
regarding the STanalyser functionalities. The minimum version indicated here is required
for the reference firmware version.
NOTE: in the event of conflicts between translations of this user guide, always refer to the
official English version.
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Contents STanalyser User Guide
Contents
Contents .........................................................................................................................4
BATTERIES INFORMATION according to European regulation 2006/66/CE................... 11
1 Introduction .........................................................................................................12
1.1 About this document................................................................................................. 12
1.2 Reference Documents.............................................................................................. 13
1.3 Specifications ........................................................................................................... 14
2 System Overview ................................................................................................18
2.1 STanalyser versions................................................................................................. 19
2.1.1 STanalyser without RBU......................................................................................... 20
2.1.2 Tool Crib T .............................................................................................................. 20
2.1.3 Tool Crib T/A........................................................................................................... 21
2.1.4 Production............................................................................................................... 21
2.1.5 Residual .................................................................................................................. 22
2.2 STanalyser typical applications scenario ................................................................. 23
2.2.1 Stand-alone STanalyser ......................................................................................... 23
2.2.2 STanalyser connected to Torque Supervisor ......................................................... 23
2.2.3 Custom application with API ................................................................................... 24
2.3 Presentation ............................................................................................................. 25
2.3.1 RBU ........................................................................................................................ 28
2.3.2 Battery..................................................................................................................... 29
2.3.2.1 Battery Charger ......................................................................................... 30
2.3.3 External power supply ............................................................................................ 31
3 User Interfaces ....................................................................................................32
3.1 Connector................................................................................................................. 32
3.2 LEDs......................................................................................................................... 33
3.3 Display...................................................................................................................... 34
3.4 Keyboard .................................................................................................................. 35
3.5 Buzzer ...................................................................................................................... 35
3.6 Network port ............................................................................................................. 36
3.7 Mini USB port ........................................................................................................... 36
4 Working with ToolsTalk BLM .............................................................................37
4.1 Software installation ................................................................................................. 38
4.2 ToolsTalk BLM Overview ......................................................................................... 41
4.2.1 Menu list.................................................................................................................. 42
4.2.2 Toolbar.................................................................................................................... 43
4.2.3 Status bar................................................................................................................ 44
4.2.4 STanalyser Map...................................................................................................... 44
4.3 Settings in ToolsTalk BLM........................................................................................ 46
4.4 Connecting to the STanalyser .................................................................................. 46
4.4.1 USB connection ...................................................................................................... 46
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4.4.2 Ethernet connection.................................................................................................49

4.5 Offline .......................................................................................................................52
4.6 STanalyser LOG viewer............................................................................................53
4.7 Enabling LOG file......................................................................................................55
5 Transducers......................................................................................................... 56
5.1 Non-ACTA transducers database.............................................................................58
5.1.1 Adding a transducer to the database ......................................................................59
5.1.2 Selecting the transducer for the test........................................................................61
5.2 ACTA transducers report ..........................................................................................62
6 Getting started with STanalyser ........................................................................ 64
6.1 Executing a free test .................................................................................................65
6.1.1 Track........................................................................................................................66
6.1.2 Peak.........................................................................................................................67
6.1.3 Tight Torque / Angle ................................................................................................68
6.1.4 Residual Torque / Time ...........................................................................................69
6.1.5 Residual Torque / Angle ..........................................................................................70
7 Use of the STanalyser without RBU .................................................................. 71
7.1 Testing a tool ............................................................................................................72
7.1.1 Test setup ................................................................................................................73
7.2 STanalyser without RBU settings .............................................................................73
7.2.1 STanalyser Display Language.................................................................................73
7.2.2 STanalyser Date and Time......................................................................................74
7.2.3 Maximum transducer overload ................................................................................74
7.2.4 First menu after STanalyser power on ....................................................................75
7.2.5 Diagnostic ................................................................................................................75
8 STanalyser Tool Crib .......................................................................................... 76
8.1 Use of the STanalyser Tool Crib T ...........................................................................76
8.1.1 Testing a tool ...........................................................................................................77
8.1.1.1 Creating a Pset.......................................................................................... 77
8.1.1.2 Creating a Tool.......................................................................................... 78
8.1.1.3 Executing the test...................................................................................... 80
8.1.2 STanalyser Tool Crib T settings ..............................................................................81
8.1.2.1 STanalyser Display Language .................................................................. 81
8.1.2.2 STanalyser Date and Time ....................................................................... 81
8.1.2.3 Transducer overload ................................................................................. 81
8.1.2.4 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Stat ......................................................................... 82
8.1.2.5 Diagnostic.................................................................................................. 83
8.2 Use of the STanalyser Tool Crib T/A ........................................................................84
8.2.1 Testing a tool ...........................................................................................................85
8.2.1.1 Creating a Pset.......................................................................................... 85
8.2.1.2 Creating a Tool.......................................................................................... 86
8.2.1.3 Executing the test...................................................................................... 88
8.2.2 STanalyser Tool Crib T/A settings...........................................................................90
8.2.2.1 STanalyser Display Language .................................................................. 90
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8.2.2.2 STanalyser Date and Time........................................................................ 90

8.2.2.3 Transducer overload.................................................................................. 91
8.2.2.4 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Stat ......................................................................... 91
8.2.2.5 Diagnostic.................................................................................................. 92
8.3 Pset for Tool Crib ..................................................................................................... 93
8.3.1 Main parameters and control strategy .................................................................... 94
8.3.2 Torque parameters ................................................................................................. 96
8.3.3 Angle parameters ................................................................................................... 98
8.3.4 Timeout ................................................................................................................... 99
8.3.5 Batch parameters ................................................................................................... 99
8.3.6 Pulse parameters.................................................................................................. 100
8.3.7 Options.................................................................................................................. 101
8.4 Testing click-wrenches (Tool Crib T and T/A) ........................................................ 102
8.4.1 Test setup for click-wrench test ............................................................................ 105
8.4.1.1 Timeout.................................................................................................... 105
8.4.1.2 1st threshold (ITHR 1) .............................................................................. 106
8.4.1.3 2nd threshold (ITHR 2) ............................................................................. 108
8.4.1.4 Cutoff frequency (Fcut)............................................................................ 109
8.4.1.5 Direction (CW/CCW) ............................................................................... 109
8.4.1.6 Result....................................................................................................... 110
8.4.1.7 Unit .......................................................................................................... 110
8.5 Testing power tools (Tool Crib T and T/A) ............................................................. 111
8.5.1 Test setup for power tool test ............................................................................... 114
8.5.1.1 Timeout.................................................................................................... 114
8.5.1.2 1st threshold and 2nd threshold (ITHR 1 and ITHR 2)............................ 116
8.5.1.3 Cutoff frequency (Fcut)............................................................................ 117
8.5.1.4 Direction (CW/CCW) ............................................................................... 117
8.5.1.5 Unit .......................................................................................................... 118
8.6 Peak detection test (Tool Crib T and T/A) .............................................................. 118
8.6.1 Testing slip-wrenches ........................................................................................... 118
8.6.2 Testing other tools ................................................................................................ 120
8.6.3 Test setup for peak detection test ........................................................................ 121
8.6.3.1 Timeout.................................................................................................... 122
8.6.3.2 Direction (CW/CCW) ............................................................................... 123
8.6.3.3 Unit .......................................................................................................... 123
8.7 Testing pulse tools (Tool Crib T and T/A)............................................................... 124
8.7.1 Test setup for pulse tool test................................................................................. 126
8.7.1.1 Timeout.................................................................................................... 127
8.7.1.2 Torque coefficient .................................................................................... 127
8.7.1.3 Direction (CW/CCW) ............................................................................... 130
8.7.1.4 Unit .......................................................................................................... 131
8.7.1.5 Threshold (THR 2)................................................................................... 131
8.8 STanalyser Tool Crib Settings................................................................................ 131
8.8.1 STanalyser Tool Crib controller setup .................................................................. 132
8.8.1.1 Configuration ........................................................................................... 132
8.8.1.1.1 Settings STanalyser name....................................................... 133
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8.8.1.1.2 Settings STanalyser date and time.......................................... 134

8.8.1.1.3 Setting the STanalyser display language ................................ 134
8.8.1.1.4 Enabling the result confirmation .............................................. 134
8.8.1.1.5 Enabling the batch result ......................................................... 134
8.8.1.1.6 Enabling Tools and Route functions on STanalyser main menu
135
8.8.1.2 Information .............................................................................................. 136
8.8.1.3 Memory.................................................................................................... 136
8.8.1.4 Ethernet configuration ............................................................................. 138
8.8.1.5 Diagnostic................................................................................................ 138
9 STanalyser Production and Residual.............................................................. 139
9.1 Use of the STanalyser Production and Residual ....................................................140
9.2 Pset for Production and Residual ...........................................................................141
9.2.1 Torque parameters ................................................................................................144
9.2.2 Angle parameters ..................................................................................................145
9.2.3 Timeout..................................................................................................................146
9.2.4 Batch parameters ..................................................................................................147
9.2.5 Options ..................................................................................................................148
9.3 Creating a Multistage..............................................................................................149
9.4 Creating a Job ........................................................................................................153
9.5 Executing Psets, Multistages and Jobs ..................................................................155
9.6 Tightening strategies for STanalyser Production ....................................................158
9.6.1 Torque ...................................................................................................................161
9.6.2 Torque (Control) / Angle (Monitor) ........................................................................163
9.6.3 Torque (Monitor) / Angle (Control) ........................................................................165
9.6.3.1 Torque + Angle Strategy ......................................................................... 168
9.6.4 Torque (Control) / Angle (Control) OR ..................................................................168
9.6.5 Torque (Control) / Angle (Control) AND ................................................................171
9.6.6 Yield Point..............................................................................................................173
9.6.6.1 Yield Point detection algorithm................................................................ 174
9.6.7 Loose .....................................................................................................................177
9.7 Quality control strategies for STanalyser Residual .................................................178
9.7.1 Yield Point (JOINT ANALYSIS) .............................................................................178
9.7.2 Residual Torque/Time ...........................................................................................180
9.7.2.1.1 Breakaway detection algorithm................................................ 181
9.7.3 Residual Torque/Angle ..........................................................................................184
9.7.3.1.1 Breakaway detection algorithm................................................ 185
9.7.4 Residual Torque/Peak ...........................................................................................188
9.7.5 Loose and Retight .................................................................................................189
9.8 STanalyser Production and Residual settings ........................................................190
9.8.1 STanalyser Display Language...............................................................................190
9.8.2 STanalyser Date and Time....................................................................................191
9.8.3 Maximum transducer overload ..............................................................................191
9.8.4 Diagnostic ..............................................................................................................192
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9.8.5 STanalyser controller setup .................................................................................. 192

9.8.5.1 Configuration ........................................................................................... 192
9.8.5.1.1 Settings STanalyser name....................................................... 193
9.8.5.1.2 Settings STanalyser date and time .......................................... 194
9.8.5.1.3 Enabling Tool Recognition ....................................................... 194
9.8.5.1.4 Enabling MRTT-C Vibration Device ......................................... 194
9.8.5.1.5 Enabling STanalyser Free Mode ............................................. 194
9.8.5.1.6 Enabling STanalyser Settings menu........................................ 194
9.8.5.1.7 Enabling MRTT-C illuminating Light ........................................ 194
9.8.5.1.8 Enabling STanalyser buzzer .................................................... 195
9.8.5.1.9 Enabling warning message for Job skip .................................. 195
9.8.5.1.10 Enabling Pset/Multistage/Job grouping in Prog. Mode.......... 195
9.8.5.1.11 Enabling the result confirmation............................................. 195
9.8.5.1.12 Set batch increment options .................................................. 195
9.8.5.1.13 Enabling STanalyser automatic shutdown............................. 195
9.8.5.1.14 Enabling STanalyser general display timeout........................ 196
9.8.5.1.15 Setting the source for Pset/Multistage/Job selection ............. 196
9.8.5.1.16 Setting the STanalyser display language .............................. 197
9.8.5.1.17 Setting the STanalyser date format ....................................... 197
9.8.5.2 Information............................................................................................... 197
9.8.5.3 LED settings ............................................................................................ 198
9.8.5.4 Memory.................................................................................................... 200
9.8.5.4.1 Traces settings......................................................................... 200
9.8.5.4.2 Deleting RBU objects............................................................... 201
9.8.5.5 Ethernet configuration ............................................................................. 202
9.8.5.6 Diagnostic................................................................................................ 202
9.8.6 Tool setup ............................................................................................................. 202
9.8.6.1 Information............................................................................................... 203
9.8.6.2 TAG Writer............................................................................................... 204
9.8.6.2.1 Reading the TAG number ........................................................ 205
9.8.6.2.2 Writing the TAG number .......................................................... 205
9.8.6.2.3 Torque and Angle correction coefficients ................................ 205
9.8.6.2.4 Compatibility between different end fitting tools ...................... 207
10 Identifier .............................................................................................................208
10.1 Identifier concepts .................................................................................................. 209
10.2 Identifier prerequisites and details.......................................................................... 210
10.3 Configuration of identifier functions ........................................................................ 211
10.3.1 Configuring identifiers ........................................................................................... 211
10.3.2 Configuring a work order ...................................................................................... 213
10.3.3 Configuring result parts......................................................................................... 213
10.3.4 Printing identifier strings ....................................................................................... 214
10.4 Scanning identifiers with STanalyser ..................................................................... 216
11 Results Viewer...................................................................................................219
11.1 Export results to Excel............................................................................................ 222
11.2 Create report .......................................................................................................... 222
12 Traces viewer ....................................................................................................224
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12.1 View one Trace.......................................................................................................224

12.2 Copy, Print and Export a Trace ..............................................................................230
12.3 Traces Comparison ................................................................................................231
13 Working with Torque Supervisor..................................................................... 234
13.1 Test execution ........................................................................................................236
13.1.1 Route of Statistic Control tests ..............................................................................238
13.1.2 Route of Cm-Cmk tests .........................................................................................244
13.1.3 Exit and reset a route ............................................................................................244
13.2 Route options..........................................................................................................245
13.2.1 Results confirmation and results summary ...........................................................246
13.2.2 “Free” and “Forced” routes ....................................................................................246
13.2.3 Route execution mode...........................................................................................247
13.2.4 Route lock..............................................................................................................247
13.2.5 Timeout..................................................................................................................248
13.3 Test strategies and parameters ..............................................................................248
14 Statistics formulas ............................................................................................ 251
15 Working with the API ........................................................................................ 252
16 Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 254
16.1 Yearly calibration ....................................................................................................254
16.2 STanalyser cleaning ...............................................................................................254
16.3 Battery pack maintenance ......................................................................................254
16.4 Firmware upgrade...................................................................................................255
17 Troubleshooting guide .....................................................................................256
17.1 STanalyser Diagnostic............................................................................................258
18 Appendix A – Calculating correction coefficients for MRTT-C extensions.. 260
18.1 Torque Correction Coefficient.................................................................................260
18.2 Angle Correction Coefficient ...................................................................................261
18.3 Correction formulas ................................................................................................263
19 Appendix B - STanalyser factory settings ...................................................... 264
20 Abbreviations .................................................................................................... 267
21 Index................................................................................................................... 268
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Safety Instructions STanalyser User Guide
Safety Instructions
WARNING: PLEASE READ THE STanalyser PRODUCT INSTRUCTION
No. 9836 5229 CAREFULLY PRIOR TO USING THE PRODUCT
AND STRICTLY FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PROVIDED.
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STanalyser User Guide Battery information
BATTERIES INFORMATION according to European

regulation 2006/66/CE
BATTERY PACK SPECIFICATION
P/N: 8059 0955 61

TYPE: Lithium-ion, 3.75V 6.8Ah
WEIGHT: 155g
The cells are installed inside the battery shell. When the product is dismissed, remove the cover to extract
the battery pack:
Extract the battery
Remove the screws
ONCE REMOVED, THE WASTED BATTERIES MUST BE DISMISSED ACCORDING

LOCAL REGULATIONS
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Introduction STanalyser User Guide
1 Introduction
1.1 About this document

This document is a user manual for the STanalyser and it is divided into the main following parts:
Part Name Description
Chapter 1 Introduction This part introduces this user manual and details the
STanalyser technical specifications.
Chapter 2 System Overview This part introduces the STanalyser with its modules
and accessories.
Chapter 3 User Interfaces This part provides an overview of the user interfaces
available on the STanalyser (LEDs, display, keyboard,
ports, etc).
Chapter 4 Working with ToolsTalk BLM This part introduces the operations of the STanalyser
management software.
Chapter 5 Transducers This part details which type of transducer can be

connected to the STanalyser.
Chapter 6 Getting started with STanalyser This part guides the operator in starting to use the
STanalyser in free test mode.
Chapter 7 Use of the STanalyser without This part explains how to use the STanalyser version
RBU without the RBU.
Chapter 8 Use of the STanalyser Tool This part explains how to use the STanalyser version
Crib Tool Crib T and Tool Crib T/A.
Chapter 9 Use of the STanalyser This part explains how to use the STanalyser version
Production and Residual Production and Residual.
Chapter 10 Identifier This part describes the use of barcode readings with
the STanalyser
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Chapter 11 Results viewer This part explains how to retrieve the test results from
the instrument.
Chapter 12 Trace viewer This part explains how to retrieve the test traces from
the instrument.
Chapter 13 Working with Torque This part explains the use of the STanalyser with
Supervisor Torque Supervisor.
Chapter 14 Statistics formulas This chapter contains all of the formulas used by the
STanalyser to calculate the statistics results.
Chapter 15 Working with the API This part explains the use of the STanalyser with the
API interface.
Chapter 16 Maintenance and These parts list the maintenance tasks required by the
and 17 troubleshooting guide STanalyser, with user troubleshooting to solve the
most common problems.
Appendix A Torque / Angle coefficient This part guides the operator in calculation of the
calculation for MRTT-C correction coefficients when an extension is used with
extension the MRTT-C.
Appendix B STanalyser factory settings This part summarizes the factory settings of the
STanalyser
1.2 Reference Documents
The following is a list of important documents useful for a complete view of the product in all its
applications:
• STanalyser Product Instruction (No. 9836 5229): multilanguage safety instructions and
declaration of conformity
• ToolsTalk BLM registration procedure: how to register the software on the Atlas Copco website
• STanalyser calibration procedure: procedure to calibrate the STanalyser (only for use of
authorized calibration centers)
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• Installation guides for STanalyser modules: detailed installation instructions, delivered with each
part
• IRTT-B, SRTT-B, MRTT-B and MRTT-C User Manuals
• BLM Torque Seminar
• Torque Supervisor User Manual
• STanalyser WEEE manual: instructions about how to dispose of the product at the end of its life
1.3 Specifications
TECHNICAL
• Torque range: the torque range is defined by the transducer connected to the STanalyser.
• Angle measurement (only for Tool Crib T/A, Production and Residual version)
• Results memory capacity: 5000 test results
• Number representation for torque values:
Integer part 1 digit, decimal part 2 digits
Integer part 2 digits, decimal part 2 digits
Integer part 3 digits, decimal part 1 digit
Examples: 1.00; 10.00; 100.0; 1000.0; 10000
• Sampling frequency:
- Free mode (track and peak): 1 KHz
- Click-wrench test: 2 KHz
- Power tool test: 5 KHz
- Peak test: 1 KHz
- Pulse tool test: 10 KHz
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY

• Input power: 100 ÷ 240 VAC, 50 ÷ 60 Hz
• AC Power Consumption: 96 W maximum
• Output: 6VDC, max 2.0A
• In-rush current: 15/30A
• Input leakage current: 0.75mA maximum
• Overvoltage category: II
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BATTERY PACK
• Battery power supply: 3.75 V, 6.8 Ah
• Battery type: Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
• Endurance: 16 hours’ endurance in operation mode
• Recharging max. 8 hours
BATTERY CHARGER
• Input power: 100 ÷ 230 VAC
• AC Power Consumption: 70 W maximum
• Output: 4.2 VDC 13 W maximum
• Overvoltage category: II
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Dimensions are in mm.

Weight: 500g
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INTERFACES
• MiniUSB 2.0 port

• Transducer connector: 19 poles military connector for:
- IRTT-B and IRTT
- SRTT-B and SRTT
- MRTT-B and MRTT
- MRTT-C
- 2 mV/V torque transducers (0.4 mV/V to 2.5 mV/V, bridge resistance 350 to 1000 Ohm)
• Barcode reader module (optional):
- Visible laser diode 650 nm
- Output power: 1 mW maximum
- Scan rate: 104 ± 12 scans/second (bi-directional)
- Scan angle: 47° ± 3°
- Scan patterns: linear
- Minimum print contrast: minimum 20% absolute dark/light reflectance
measured at 650 nm
- Ambient light:
- Sunlight: 10,000 ft. candles (4,484 Lux)
- Artificial: 450 ft candles (107,640 Lux)
- EMI/RFI: FCC Part 15 Class B, EN 55024/CISPR 22, AS 3548, VCCI
- Laser Safety: IEC 60825
ENVIRONMENTAL
The following conditions must be observed during operation:

• Internal Use only
• Environmental Class: II
• IP Grade according to EN IEC 60529: IP40
• Ambient Temperature: 5 to 40°C
• Atmospheric humidity: 95%, non-condensing
• Altitude: up to 2000m
STANDARD CONFORMITY
• 2004/108/CE EMC Directive - Electromagnetic Compatibility

• 2006/95/CE Low Voltage Directive
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The following are the PC minimum requirements for installation of STanalyser management software
(ToolsTalk BLM):
• Processor: 400 MHz (800 MHz or above recommended)

• Memory: 256 Mb or above
• Hard disk space: 610 Mb (1 Gb recommended)
• Display: 800 x 600, 256 colors (1024 x 768, High Color (16-bit) recommended)
• Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows XP
• Internet Explorer 5.01 or later (required for installation of the .NET Framework)
• Windows Installer 3.1
• Microsoft Excel (required to view the exported file with the tightening results)
Note: a system should meet these or the minimum requirements for the operating system, whichever is
higher
CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE
STanalyser is provided with an Atlas Copco BLM factory calibration certificate.
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System Overview STanalyser User Guide
2 System Overview
Transducers
ToolsTalk BLM
STanalyser
PC
The STanalyser is a modular instrument designed for optimal operations in:

• Tool testing: the STanalyser (Tool Crib version) offers a set of tests for evaluating click-
wrenches, slip-wrenches, power tools and pulse tools, measuring the torque values and producing
results with statistical parameters. This makes possible to keep the quality of the tightening
operations on a production line under control. The test results can be retrieved by the STanalyser
management software (ToolsTalk BLM), or exported into Microsoft Excel.
• Tightening operations: the STanalyser (Production version) offers a set of strategies to perform
tightening operations. The tightening operation can be performed in only torque, torque and/or the
angle, or to the yield point. The barcode reader can scan the VIN number to be associated to the
related tightening data.
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• Quality tests: the STanalyser (Residual version) offers a set of strategies to perform residual
torque tests and joint analysis. With this instrument it is possible to keep under control the quality
of the tightenings on the assembly line, and to perform analysis of the joints characteristics.
The STanalyser can also work in conjunction with Torque Supervisor, which sends the route of
tests and retrieve the results.
2.1 STanalyser versions

This chapter provides an overview of the STanalyser versions. The STanalyser version is defined by the
Rapid Backup Unit (RBU) installed:
STanalyser Tool Crib

Tool Crib T Production Residual
without RBU T/A
FUNCTIONS
RBU – Rapid Backup Unit - YES YES YES YES
Free mode test YES YES YES YES YES
Click Wrench test YES YES YES - -
Peak test (Slip Wrench) YES YES YES - -
Power Tool test YES YES YES - -
Pulse Tool test YES YES YES - -
Pset definition - 1000 1000 200 (Pset + 200
Multistage definition - - - Multistage) -
Job definition - - - 100 100
Angle measurement - - Only with encoder YES YES
Cm-Cmk - YES YES - -
Non-ACTA transducer
- 20 20 - -
database
Tool database - 1000 1000 - -
Results viewer YES YES YES YES YES
Traces viewer - - - YES YES
Quality strategies - - - - YES
Production strategies - - - YES -
Joint analysis - - - - YES
TAG recognition - - - YES YES
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without RBU T/A
OPTIONAL MODULES
Radio modules - - - Future Future
Barcode scanner - - Future YES YES
CONNECTIVITY
ToolsTalk BLM YES YES YES YES YES
Ethernet - YES YES YES YES
Torque Supervisor - YES YES - Future
ToolsNet - - - Future Future
Power Focus - - - - -
API interface - - With API RBU With API RBU With API RBU
2.1.1 STanalyser without RBU
This STanalyser version works only as a stand alone instrument. It provides a free mode menu (track or
peak functions) and the test function of wrenches, power tools and pulse tools.
The results are stored in the STanalyser memory and can be retrieved (and possibly printed) by the
management software (ToolsTalk BLM), but they cannot be transferred to any remote devices; they can be
exported to Excel and possibly printed.
2.1.2 Tool Crib T
RBU - Tool Crib T
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The STanalyser Tool Crib T provides a free mode menu (track or peak functions) and the test function of
wrenches, power tools and pulse tools. It provides Pset definition, transducers database, real time statistics
on the display. The measurement is made in only torque (without angle measurement).
management software (ToolsTalk BLM), or exported to Excel.
This version can also work in conjunction with Torque Supervisor. See the Working with Torque
Supervisor chapter for details.
2.1.3 Tool Crib T/A
RBU - Tool Crib T/A
The STanalyser Tool Crib T/A provides a free mode menu (track or peak functions) and the test function
of wrenches, power tools and pulse tools. It provides Pset definition, transducers database, real time
statistics on the display. This instrument provides also angle measurement.
This version can also work in conjunction with Torque Supervisor. See the Working with Torque
Supervisor chapter for details.
2.1.4 Production
RBU - Production
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The STanalyser Production provides a free mode menu (track, peak, tightening torque/angle) and
strategies to perform a tightening. It provides Pset definition, VIN number scanning, trace viewer function.
The measurement is made in torque and angle.
2.1.5 Residual
RBU - Residual
The STanalyser Residual provides a free mode menu (track, peak, residual torque/time, residual
torque/angle) and strategies to perform a residual torque check on joints, including a strategy to perform
the joint analysis. It provides Pset definition, VIN number scanning, trace viewer function. The
measurement is made in torque and angle.
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2.2 STanalyser typical applications scenario

This chapter provides a quick overview of the main applications of the STanalyser.
2.2.1 Stand-alone STanalyser
The STanalyser can work as a stand-alone instrument, programmed by its management software
(ToolsTalk BLM), which can display the traces, retrieve tightening results, to be exported in a Microsoft
Excel file, and possibly printed, if required.
See the Working with ToolsTalk BLM chapter for details.
2.2.2 STanalyser connected to Torque Supervisor
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The STanalyser Tool Crib versions can work in conjunction with Torque Supervisor. The communication
is performed trough USB or network cable.
In this application Torque Supervisor generates and sends to the STanalyser the list of tests to be done (the
“route”). After having executed the tests, Torque Supervisor will download the results and keep them in
the tool statistics.
The ToolsTalk BLM will be necessary only for settings of the STanalyser; for basic operation of the
STanalyser with Torque Supervisor, it can be not necessary. In the typical application the Torque
Supervisor will be installed in one or more dedicated PC, and ToolsTalk BLM on another one. However,
they can run on the same PC
See the Working with Torque Supervisor chapter for details.
2.2.3 Custom application with API
In this scenario the STanalyser is driven by a custom application, using the API (Application Programmer
Interface). The connection is done by USB cable.
The STanalyser must be equipped with an API RBU.

The ToolsTalk BLM is optional. The custom application will take care of driving the STanalyser,
retrieving the tightening results and traces, interfacing possibly with printer and/or customer database.
See the Working with the API chapter for details.
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2.3 Presentation
The STanalyser is modular. The minimum set of required modules is:
STanalyser Controller
The main module of the STanalyser, which

contains all the hardware and firmware.
Controller is provided without battery.
External Power Supply
Power supply. If battery and battery charger are

used, the external power supply is not strictly
necessary.
ToolsTalk BLM
The STanalyser management software. It allows

STanalyser configuration and retrieving the
results from the STanalyser.
The following are additional modules for the STanalyser:
STanalyser RBU (Rapid Backup Unit)
Module to be installed in the STanalyser. It defines

the STanalyser type and stores test data, tools and
transducers archives.
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STanalyser Battery
Power supply.
NOTE: battery is optional. The STanalyser can be

powered also by the external power supply.
Battery charger and adapter
The STanalyser battery can be recharged when

installed in the unit by the external power supply, or
on the specific battery charger.
The battery charger is the same of the one for the
STwrench, and required the adapter to recharge the
STanalyser battery.
QAT Barcode module
Module for scanning barcode labels on assembly

components for easy traceability.
This can be installed only in the STanalyser
Production and Residual versions
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Connect the power supply, or insert a charged battery, insert the RBU if purchased (see the next paragraph
for RBU installation), and the STanalyser will be ready for the use:
Connector for transducers

Network
Barcode reader slot (for
Production version)
LEDs
Buzzer
Mini USB port
Display
External power supply

connector
Keyboard
The next paragraphs describe all the STanalyser modules and user interfaces in detail. To start working
with the STanalyser immediately, go to the Getting started with STanalyser chapter.
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2.3.1 RBU
RBU (Rapid Backup Unit) is a memory chip which defines which functions are
activated and provides backup for your test programs.
It stores also the specific settings of your STanalyser (see the default configuration in
the chapter Appendix B - STanalyser factory settings); by installing your RBU in
another STanalyser you therefore get an exact copy of the original one (except for test
results, stored in the STanalyser memory and not in the RBU).
The following types of RBU are available:
• RBU Tool Crib T: enables the test of tools and wrenches, without angle measurement.
• RBU Tool Crib T/A: enables the test of tools and wrenches, with angle measurement.
• RBU Tool Crib T/A API: same of the RBU Tool Crib T/A, plus API interface.
• RBU Production: enables the strategies for execute a tightening operation.
• RBU Production API: same of the RBU Production, plus API interface.
• RBU Residual: enables the strategies to evaluate the residual torque and to execute the joint
analysis.
• RBU Residual API: same of the RBU Residual, plus API interface.
RBU
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To insert the RBU in the STanalyser, turn off the device, remove the cover, insert the RBU module, and
tighten the two nuts by hands (do not use pliers).
When you turn on the STanalyser with a new RBU the following message appears:
• Select RBU: the data (STanalyser settings and all the test programs) are loaded from the RBU; all
the data stored in the STanalyser memory are overwritten.
• Select STa Memory: the data are loaded from the STanalyser memory; all the data present in the
RBU will be overwritten. This option works only if the new RBU type is compatible with the data
stored in the STanalyser memory (and thus with the old RBU which was installed on the
STanalyser).
2.3.2 Battery
STanalyser can operate powered by its battery pack or by the external power supply. The rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery ensures over 16 hours of operating time.
2. Insert this side first Battery
1. Remove the cover
Controller
When the battery is not used, install the original cover supplied with the device.
To install the battery in a STanalyser, turn off the STanalyser, remove the cover and then install the
battery.
To replace a battery, switch off the unit, remove the battery and install a new one.
NOTE: Refer to the chapter Maintenance for important notes about how to keep battery in a good
working order.
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2.3.2.1 Battery Charger
The battery can be charged either when installed in the STanalyser (by the external power supply) or with
the specific battery charger. The battery charger is the same used for the STwrench. The specific adapter
to connect the STanalyser is required.
Adapter
Battery charger
Simply connect the input AC power cable to the battery charger and plug in the battery in the adapter.
Insert STanalyser battery

in the adapter
The three LEDs on the battery charger provide the battery charge status:
LED
Status POWER ON CHARGING COMPLETE
Power on
Charging in
progress
Charging
complete
Over
Blinking
temperature
Error
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In case of Over temperature, disconnect the battery to the battery charger, disconnect charger from AC
power, wait few minutes, reconnect the battery charger to AC power and the battery to the charger, and
check if the problem gets solved.
In case of Error, disconnect and then reconnect the battery to the battery charger and check if the problem
gets solved.
2.3.3 External power supply
The external power supply provides power to the instrument, and it also charges the battery when the
battery installed in the STanalyser. The battery is charged even if the STanalyser is switched off.
The battery icon on the STanalyser shows the recharging process only when the STanalyser is switched
on.
Connect the external power supply to AC power 100 ÷ 230 VAC 50/60 Hz, and plug the connector into
the STanalyser.
AC power
External power
supply connector
To STanalyser
WARNING: use only the power supply ordered from Atlas Copco BLM. Warranty will not
cover damages to the STanalyser caused by the use of a different external power supply.
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3 User Interfaces
3.1 Connector
Connector for transducers
One military 19 poles connector is available to connect the STanalyser to the transducers.
Use a standard Atlas Copco cable to connect the ACTA transducers to the STanalyser.
The connector pinout is as follows:
Pin Description Pin Description
A V+ transducer H FA encoder
B V- transducer P Ground encoder
C Signal + R +5.5 V encoder

Reserved.
D Signal - Other pins
Do not connect anything to these pins.
E Shield
F FB encoder
For non-ACTA transducers, the range for the bridge resistance is 350 ÷ 1000 Ohm.
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3.2 LEDs
A set of four rows of LEDs provides information about the ongoing test.
NOTE: the LEDs are disabled for the STanalyser Production and Residual versions (those
versions use the LEDs installed on the MRTT-C).
LEDs
OK (green) Result OK.
n x OK (blue) Batch OK (not valid for STanalyser without RBU).
Statistic control test with Not OK result (not valid for STanalyser without
Alarm (yellow)
RBU).
NOK (red) Result Not OK.
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3.3 Display
The STanalyser display allows you to explore the STanalyser menu, and monitoring torque and angle
during the tightening operation:
Current Date / Time or Menu title
Tightening Direction
Battery level
Statistics (or Angle)

Torque
Batch count
Current Date / Time In the main menu, the display shows alternately the current date and time on the
and Menu title display. When entering a sub-menu, it will show the menu title.
Battery level Indicates battery status.
Tightening directions Indicates the tool tightening direction (clockwise, counterclockwise, or both).
Torque Indicates the current measurement.
Statistics These parameters provide per default the minimum value (min), the maximum
value (Max), the average (Avg) and the Standard Deviation (Std) of the test
executed. Any of the four fields can be customized to show a different
statistical parameter.
See the chapter Errore. Il risultato non è valido per una tabella. for details of
the formulas used to calculate these parameters.
The STanalyser T/A, Production and Residual versions show the angle reading
instead of the statistics.
Batch count If the batch is enabled in the Pset, this field shows how many tests are already
executed over the batch size.
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3.4 Keyboard
Use the keyboard to browse the STanalyser menu:
Icon Name Description
Switch on the STanalyser, OK (confirm button),

ON, OK
enter menu.
Down (browse menu), decrease value in settings

DOWN
menus.
OFF, CL Switch off the STanalyser, Clear (exit menu).
Up (browse menu), increase value in settings

UP
menus.
For STanalyser without RBU: while in the test
execution window, reset statistics and erase
results.
For STanalyser Production and Residual:

RESET activated Barcode scanner (if installed) and
activate the illuminating light (for 10 seconds) on
the MRTT-C.
For STanalyser Tool Crib: not used.
3.5 Buzzer
Along with the onboard LEDs, the STanalyser has also a buzzer, to give more indications on the result of
the current operation. A high tone is emitted in case of OK result, while a lower tone is emitted in case of
test Not OK. For details, see the specific chapters for various tests available on the STanalyser.
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3.6 Network port

The network port can be used, as the USB port, for programming the STanalyser with ToolsTalk BLM or
with Torque Supervisor. The STanalyser without RBU does not support the network connection.
3.7 Mini USB port

The USB port is available for programming the STanalyser with ToolsTalk BLM or with Torque
Supervisor.
It allows also firmware upgrade (reserved for Atlas Copco service personnel).
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4 Working with ToolsTalk BLM
ToolsTalk BLM is a PC software package developed to manage the STanalyser.

It offers easy user-friendly programming and real time monitoring of the
STanalyser.
ToolsTalk BLM serves as an interface between the user and the STanalyser. With
ToolsTalk BLM, users can configure the STanalyser, and receives the results by
the STanalyser.
The main features are:
• Pset definition
• Transducers and tool database
• Settings of the STanalyser
• Review of results from the STanalyser
The software saves all of your tightening programs in a .sta file; you can use this file to save/load a set of
tightening programs.
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4.1 Software installation

NOTE: installation must be done with PC administrator rights.
NOTE: do not install the software from a shared folder/drive. Install the software from the
supplied CD; if the CD content is copied into a PC folder, it must be a PC local folder.
To install the software, simply click on the setup file in the installation CD and follows the instructions.
Click on Continue Anyway if this Windows message appears:
If the installation is done without a STanalyser connected, at the end of the installation, the software will
require the user to connect a STanalyser to the PC to continue with driver installation:
Turn on the STanalyser and wait until initialization has finished and the main menu appears on the
STanalyser display. Connect the STanalyser to the PC through the USB cable and the new hardware setup
wizard will appear:
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Select No, not this time, and click on Next
Select Install the software automatically, and click on

Next.
Click on Continue Anyway if this Windows message

appears.
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Wait the end of the installation and click on Finish.
After installation, run the program by selecting Start → Program → Atlas Copco Tools AB →
ToolsTalk BLM:
After installing the software you need to register at www.atlascopco.com/tools/software; if not registered,
the software will work as demo for 60 days.
The registration is required only for STanalyser with RBU. The ToolsTalk BLM, when used with the
STanalyser without RBU, does not need a license.
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4.2 ToolsTalk BLM Overview

Almost every function in ToolsTalk BLM has its own window. The figure below shows the ToolsTalk
BLM interface with menu list, toolbar and STanalyser Map.
There is more than one way to start a function in ToolsTalk BLM: click on a symbol in the toolbar or
double-click on the text in STanalyser Map.
Menu list
Toolbar
Select STanalyser
STanalyser Map
Status bar
NOTE: ToolsTalk BLM adapts automatically to the STanalyser type and firmware version;
therefore, some menus or commands may be hidden or disabled, if not supported by your version
of the STanalyser.
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4.2.1 Menu list
The following options are available in the ToolsTalk BLM Menu list:
Illustration Name Description
File Read and store the .STA files containing all the tightening programs.
View Enable the Toolbar and the Status bar in the main page of ToolsTalk
BLM.
Tools This menu provides the following options:

- Select target STanalyser: scan for STanalysers connected to
ToolsTalk BLM
- List available STanalyser devices: define all of your STanalysers
with their network parameters.
- STanalyser log viewer: provides details of the ToolsTalk BLM –
STanalyser communication
- Log management: enables a log file for monitoring all the software
operations
- Language settings: defines the language for the ToolsTalk BLM
Window This sets the layout of the ToolsTalk BLM main page.
Help Help menu.
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4.2.2 Toolbar
The toolbar icons are shortcuts to the basic functions in ToolsTalk BLM.
Icon Icon name Description
Transducer Click on this icon to add a new non-ACTA transducer to the transducers database.
See the Non-ACTA transducers database chapter for details.
Pset Click on this icon to create a new Pset.
See the Pset chapter for details.

Tool Click on this icon to add a new tool in the tools archive.
See the Errore. Il risultato non è valido per una tabella. chapter for details.
Controller This icon opens the Controller programming section; use the arrow to the right of the icon to
select one of the sub-menus.
Controller contains information and settings for STanalyser.
See the STanalyser Tool Crib controller setup chapter for more information.
Results Viewer This icon opens the Results Viewer page.

See the Results Viewer chapter for more information.
STanalyser Map This icon opens the STanalyser Map if it is closed.

See the STanalyser Map chapter for more information.
Connect The Connect icon changes appearance depending on the connection status. When the PC is not
connected with the STanalyser, this icon is visible. Clicking on it establishes a connection
between the PC and STanalyser.
See the Connecting to the STanalyser chapter for more information.
Disconnect Once a connection is established this icon appears. Clicking on it disconnects the PC from the
STanalyser.
Help This icon opens the Help section.
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4.2.3 Status bar
The status bar appears when the STanalyser is connected to ToolsTalk BLM.
It provides the connection status between the PC and the STanalyser. The battery icon shows the battery
level:
• Green: battery level over 50%
• Yellow: battery level under 50%
• Red: battery level under 30%
When the battery is not present and the unit is powered by the external power supply, the icon will change
as follow:
4.2.4 STanalyser Map
STanalyser Map STanalyser Map

for Tool Crib for Production and
version Residual versions
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The STanalyser Map defines the test/tightening programs directly on the STanalyser; once created, they
will automatically transferred to the instrument. The STanalyser Map provides also shortcuts to
STanalyser configuration and result review. The STanalyser map adapts and slightly change its submenus
according to the specific STanalyser type connected.
Click on the minus or plus symbols to close and open menus, and double click on function names to open
the corresponding function.
For Pset (and Multistage / Job when applicable), right-click on
an item to open, delete, clone or copy it.
See the chapters dedicated to the different STanalyser versions to view in details how to create and setup a
test for your specific STanalyser.
All the information defined in the STanalyser map can be saved in a .sta file, by selecting File → Save As
in the main ToolsTalk BLM window.
The name shown in the STanalyser map can be customized in the
Controller → Configuration menu.
Enter STanalyser
name
Click
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4.3 Settings in ToolsTalk BLM

You can set the language from the Tools → Change language menu:
4.4 Connecting to the STanalyser
The connection between the ToolsTalk BLM and the STanalyser can be done either via USB or Ethernet.
The USB connection can be done easily with the USB cable between the PC and the STanalyser; the
Ethernet connection gives advantages of higher data transfer speed, chance to connect more than one
device to ToolsTalk BLM and the chance to connect a STanalyser to the PC with ToolsTalk BLM even if
they would be in different location of the company. Note that before being able to use the Ethernet
connection the STanalyser must be properly configured, by connecting the device to ToolsTalk BLM via
USB.
4.4.1 USB connection
If you are connecting the STanalyser to the PC with the software for the first time, you need to enter the
Tools → Select Target STanalyser:
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Click on
Scan
Select the
STanalyser
This operation is necessary only once.
After the first time, perform the following sequence:
• Launch the ToolsTalk BLM on the PC

• Turn on the STanalyser and wait for the STanalyser to power on (the main menu appears on the
STanalyser display)
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• Connect the STanalyser to the PC through USB cable (with the STanalyser already turned on)
• Select STanalyser, and click on the arrow of the Connect icon and select USB to connect to the
STanalyser:
2. Click on
the arrow
3. Select 1. Select
USB STanalyser
It is also possible to right-click on icon in the STanalyser map:
2. Right-click
1. Select
STanalyser
3. Select
USB
When the STanalyser is connected, the Connect icon is disabled, the Disconnect icon becomes active, and
the STanalyser Map is shown:
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Disconnect
icon
STanalyser
map
4.4.2 Ethernet connection
The Ethernet connection can be done with a network cable between the PC and the STanalyser, or
connecting both of them to the same network. The Ethernet connection is not available for the STanalyser
without RBU.
The STanalyser must be configured with the network parameters.
If not already done, connect the STanalyser to the PC with ToolsTalk BLM via USB cable (as described in
the previous paragraph), and select Controller → Ethernet configuration:
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Set the parameters as following:
Port Set any port available in your own system.
IP Address, Subnet mask Set valid parameters according with your own network, or PC
and Defaul gateway network parameter if connecting the STanalyser directly to the
PC.
Once set, click on Add to favourite… to save them into a local archive, and click on Store to save the
configuration.
The list of the devices added to the “favourite” will appear under the Connect icon menu:
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Click on the
arrow
List of STanalysers
defined
Connect the network cable to the STanalyser and select it from the list.
When the STanalyser is connected, the Connect icon is disabled, the Disconnect icon becomes active, and
the STanalyser Map is shown:
Disconnect
icon
STanalyser
map
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4.5 Offline
Select
STanalyser
Offline area
The Offline mode gives the user the opportunity to create transducers, tools and Pset without a STanalyser
connected to the PC. All of the data are stored to (or load from) a .sta file. It is possible to copy this file to
one or more STanalyser.
To work in this mode, disconnect the STanalyser from ToolsTalk BLM, select then File → New or File
→ Open to start a new session or open an existing file.
Once the data are completed in the offline mode, select File → Save as to transfer them to the
STanalyser:
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Select one of the export options:

• Overwrite all STanalyser objects: clear
all the existing data on the STanalyser,
and sends the selected items.
• Update STanalyser objects overwriting
Transducers / Psets / them: Overwrite the selected items on
Tools selection the STanalyser, not deleting the other
programs already present.
Select what to transfer to

• Update STanalyser objects without
overwriting them: Update the
the STanalyser
STanalyser with sending the selected
items. If an item is already present it is
not overwritten.
Search toolbar
Click on the selection icon to select / unselect all the items at the same
time.
4.6 STanalyser LOG viewer

The STanalyser log viewer function allows to obtain information about the STanalyser – ToolsTalk BLM
communication.
This can be helpful for troubleshooting activities.
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Select Tool → STanalyser log viewer to open the log window.
STanalyser Log Viewer
All the messages related to STanalyser – ToolsTalk BLM communication will be displayed in the log
windows. Click on Save log as to save the log file.
Log messages
The toolbar in the upper area of the STanalyser LOG Viewer window provides the following commands:
Icon Function Icon Function
Select / Unselect all messages. Delete all messages.
Copy the selected message(s) to the

clipboard. Save LOG file (CSV, XML or LOG file).
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4.7 Enabling LOG file

An additional LOG file can be enabled. This log file is more specific for ToolsTalk BLM operation
respect to the STanalyser LOG viewer.
Normally, this should be left disabled in order to not generating a big file inside the PC.
Enabling the log file can be helpful to debug/monitor software activities for troubleshooting activities on
the software operations.
Select Tools → Log management from the menu list:
Full Create a log file containing the following messages: information, warnings, errors and
fatal errors.
Partial Create a log file containing only warnings, errors and fatal errors.
The log file will be added in the Log folder, which will be automatically created in the same installation
directory of the ToolsTalk BLM, typically:
C:\Program Files\Atlas Copco Tools AB\Tools Talk BLM\Log
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5 Transducers
The STanalyser can be connected to the following transducers (For ACTA transducer use a standard Atlas
Copco cable):

without RBU T/A
Transducer
IRTT-B and IRTT YES YES YES Only free mode Only free mode
SRTT-B and SRTT YES YES YES Only free mode Only free mode
MRTT-C Only free mode Only free mode Only free mode YES YES
MRTT-B and MRTT Only free mode Only free mode Only free mode Only free mode Only free mode
2 mV/V torque - YES YES Only free mode Only free mode
transducers
For 2 mV/V torque transducers: range 0.4 mV/V to 2.5 mV/V, bridge resistance 350 to 1000 Ohm. For
transducers with encoder, the input current must be less than 150 mA.
NOTE: in the various sections of this manual regarding the connections of the STanalyser with
the transducers, it will be mentioned IRTT-B and SRTT-B, giving into account that they can
mean also IRTT and SRTT.
When connecting an ACTA transducer, the STanalyser will automatically detect it, and execute the proper
zeroing. The transducers parameters (transducer type, full scale, calibration value, minimum load, serial
number) are automatically read by the STanalyser, without the need of further settings.
Do not apply any torque to the transducer during the “zero torque” (for MRTT-C, leave the unit in a fixed
position during gyroscope zeroing).
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NOTE: for SRTT-B transducers. In order to have a proper zeroing of the torque, the lever of the
SRTT-B must be tightened before entering the test mode. However, it is possible to execute a
new zeroing of the torque in the test execution screen, by pressing at the same time the UP and
DOWN arrows on the STanalyser keyboard.
Insert adapter or
joint simulator Lock before enter
the test window
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5.1 Non-ACTA transducers database
This chapter is applicable only to the STanalyser Tool Crib T and Tool Crib T/A versions.
When an ACTA transducer is connected to the STanalyser it is automatically recognized and its data
loaded. Therefore, there is no need of a transducers database.
For non-ACTA transducers, the data are not read automatically by the instrument; therefore, the
transducers must be defined properly in a database by the ToolsTalk BLM.
For software installation and general usage, see the chapter Working with ToolsTalk BLM.
To access the database, switch on the STanalyser, connect to the PC with ToolsTalk BLM, and select the
Transducers menu into the STanalyser map:
STanalyser map
Toolbar
Non-ACTA transducers
database
Search transducer
Maximum number of transducers in the database: 20
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The toolbar in this window provides few commands to edit the transducers database:
Icon Function Icon Function
Create a new transducer to the

Clone the selected transducer
database
Open the selected transducer Copy the selected transducer
Delete the selected transducer Paste the selected transducer
The search function at the bottom part of the window can be helpful when a large number of transducers
has been added:
Start search
Clear search
Search by
Search by Search by transducer
transducer transducer description
number Serial Number
5.1.1 Adding a transducer to the database
Click on one of the two “Create a new transducer” icon:
Create a new
transducer
Create a new
transducer
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The following window will be shown:
Enter the transducer description and serial number and click on OK to proceed to add the transducer data:
Description and Serial Data entered in the previous window. They can be modified here if
Number desired.
Sensitivity Transducer sensitivity for torque. It is important to store the exact value
in order to have the proper torque reading.
Full scale Transducer full scale.
Minimum load Transducer minimum load. Typically it should be set to the 5% of the
transducer full scale.
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Type Select the transducer type from the list.
Count per revolution For transducer with encoder for angle measurement, this parameter
specifies the encoder pulses per revolution.
Gyro correction coefficient, These parameters are reserved for future upgrade. Transducers with
Torque correction coefficient angle measurement performed by gyroscope are not supported.
and Scale factor
When all the data are entered, click on Store to save.
5.1.2 Selecting the transducer for the test
When a non-ACTA transducer is used, the user must select manually from the database which transducer
is connected to the instrument.
Select Transducer DB from the main menu:
Select the transducer from the list, and click on the right arrow to select/deselect it. When selecting a
transducer, the torque zeroing process will start. Do not apply any torque to the transducer during this
phase.
At the end of the zeroing process the transducer will be selected, and marked with an asterisk:
Transducer
selected
Click on the CL button on the STanalyser keyboard to exit this window. The selected transducer will be
used for the tests executed then.
NOTE: when modifying parameters of the transducers in the database, deselect and select again
the transducer, or switch off and switch on again the unit, in order to load the new data.
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NOTE: when an ACTA transducer is connected to the STanalyser, the selection made in the
transducer database will be cleared, and the ACTA transducer will be automatically select for the
tests. Once the ACTA transducer will be disconnected, this transducer selection must be
performed again.
5.2 ACTA transducers report
This chapter is not applicable to the STanalyser without the RBU.

When an ACTA transducer is connected to the STanalyser, it is possible to show and print a transducer’s
report.
Connect an ACTA transducer to the STanalyser, and double-click on the Connected transducer report
menu in the STanalyser map:
The following report will be created:
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Toolbar
Transducer
data
The toolbar in the upper part of the window provides few commands for printing or copying the report to
the PC clipboard.
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6 Getting started with STanalyser

To turn on the STanalyser press the ON button on the STanalyser keyboard; to turn it off, press the OFF
button and hold it down for few seconds. The power on screen will appear for few seconds, followed by
the zero adjustment and radio module search screen. During zero adjustment, the STanalyser type and
firmware version is displayed in the upper part of the screen:
STanalyser type
and firmware
Power on screen Zero adjustment
NOTE: The transducer check and “Zero Torque” are performed only if a transducer is
connected to the STanalyser. In that case leave the transducer connected to the STanalyser in a
fixed position without applying any torque to the transducers during the power on; this permits
proper automatic zero adjustment of the transducer.
During the power on phase a self test of the STanalyser LEDs is also performed; all the LEDs are alight in
sequence. At the end of this test, only the STanalyser logo remains alight.
After the power on screen, the main menu appears on the display. The main menu will change according
to the STanalyser version:
Main menu for STanalyser without RBU Main menu for Tool Crib T and Tool Crib T/A
For details of the main menu functions for the various STanalyser versions, see the next chapters of this
manual.
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6.1 Executing a free test

The free test allows to conduct a test (track or peak mode) by simply accessing the STanalyser from the
keyboard, with no need to set the test.
NOTE: in this mode the results are not saved in the STanalyser memory. The LEDs and buzzer
are not activated in this mode.
To conduct a free test:
STanalyser Tool Crib T and Tool Crib T/A: select Free Mode from the main menu:
STanalyser Production and Residual: select Free Mode from the main menu:
STanalyser
Production version
STanalyser Residual
version
STanalyser without RBU: select Measurement from the main menu, and the select Free Mode:
Select one of the free mode options and click on the OK button on the STanalyser keyboard to start the
test.
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6.1.1 Track
This mode can be used to track the torque in real time.
Torque
Time
In track mode, the STanalyser simply displays the applied torque in real time.
Torque can be applied in either the clockwise (positive torque) or counterclockwise (negative torque)
direction.
By clicking on the OK button on the STanalyser keyboard the STanalyser executes a torque zero
adjustment.
Note that this zero adjustment will be applied only for this test and not applied as a global zero reference
for the STanalyser.
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6.1.2 Peak
In this mode the torque produced by the wrench or power tool is shown in real time, and the maximum
value reached during tightening remains frozen on the STanalyser display.
Torque
Displayed Torque
Applied Torque
Min. Load Time
The STanalyser displays torque in real time (the Tool Crib T/A shows the angle as well), starting from the
Min. Load value of the transducer connected to the STanalyser, and the peak value is frozen on the
display.
Tool Crib T/A version
A new cycle starts when the applied torque is released, and applied again over the Min. Load of the
STanalyser transducer (typically set to the 5% of the transducer capacity).
By clicking on the OK button on the STanalyser keyboard the torque value is reset.
The torque must be applied in the clockwise direction.
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6.1.3 Tight Torque / Angle
NOTE: this function is available only on the STanalyser Production version.
In this mode the STanalyser executes a tightening operation to the given torque.
Set the desired target torque value by clicking on the UP and DOWN arrows on the STanalyser keyboard
and click the OK button to confirm and execute the tightening.
The current torque and angle values are displayed, starting from the Min. Load value of the smartHEAD
installed in the MRTT-C. Torque must be applied in the clockwise direction.
The greed LED, the vibration device and the buzzer advise the operator that target torque value has been
reached (within 5% of the specified value).
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6.1.4 Residual Torque / Time
NOTE: this function is available only on the STanalyser Residual version.
This test evaluates the residual torque on a bolt, using the torque / time method.
Torque Torque
Breakaway Breakaway
Min. Load Time Time
No input parameters are needed; simply apply the torque on the bolt and increase it until it starts moving;
the STanalyser automatically detects the breakaway point. The analysis starts when the applied torque
goes over the Min. Load value.
NOTE: since this mode analyzes the torque trace as a function of the time, it is very important to
execute this operation with a single “steady” movement by the operator.
The STanalyser displays the torque applied in real time, and freezes the residual torque value when the
breakaway point is detected.
The green LED and the vibration device (active for 1 second) advise the operator that the breakaway point
has been detected.
To start a new test, simply apply torque again; click on the OK button on the STanalyser keyboard to reset
the torque and angle value to zero.
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6.1.5 Residual Torque / Angle
NOTE: this function is available only on the STanalyser Residual version.
This test evaluates the residual torque on a bolt using the torque / angle method. Since torque is analyzed
as a function of angle rather than time, this is a more objective method for evaluating residual torque than
the torque / time method.
Torque Torque
Breakaway Breakaway
Min. Load Angle
Angle
This mode is equivalent to the Residual Torque Time mode, except for the fact that the method used to
evaluate the breakaway point is based on the torque/angle trace.
No input parameters are needed; simply apply the torque on the bolt and increase it until it starts moving;
the STanalyser automatically detects the breakaway point. The analysis starts when the applied torque
goes over the Min. Load value.
The STanalyser displays the torque applied in real time, and freezes the residual torque value when the
The green LED and the vibration device (active for 1 second) advise the operator that the breakaway point
has been detected.
To start a new test, simply apply torque again; click on the OK button on the STanalyser keyboard to reset
the torque and angle value to zero.
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7 Use of the STanalyser without RBU

The STanalyser without RBU is a basic instrument providing a limited set of operations compared to the
versions using the RBU:
Test of tools and wrenches are executed directly from the main menu; this version does not
support the Pset definition by ToolsTalk BLM
Batch, Pset, Multistage and Job not supported.
ToolsTalk BLM cannot create and save the file .sta.
No transducer database: only IRTT-B and SRTT-B can be connected. The MRTT-B and MRTT-C
can be used as well, but only in the free mode.
Connection to Torque Supervisor not available
The statistics are not grouped by the different tests and will not be saved when the results are
exported to ToolsTalk BLM.
The main menu is the following:
Measurement Allows to conduct a test of a wrench or a tool, or a free test.
Measurement Setup Defines the setup parameters for the click-wrenches test, power tools test,
peak test, and pulse tools test.
Settings Enter this menu to customize the STanalyser settings.
NOTE: It is possible to enter automatically a specific test menu, instead of the main menu, after
the power on sequence. See the STanalyser without RBU settings chapter for details.
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7.1 Testing a tool

When the STanalyser is used without RBU, the test are execute from the main menu without the need of
programming by ToolsTalk BLM.
Select the Measurement menu and then the type of tool you are testing:
The torque result with average, minimum, and maximum values will be shown in real time. Starting from
the 3rd values also the dispersion value σ (Std) will be displayed:
For the details of the formulas used by the STanalyser to calculate the statistics results, see the chapter
Statistics formulas.
NOTE: when starting a test, if some results are already present in the memory the statistics
parameters will be shown:
Press to reset statistics and

delete the results stored.
These results are created by all the tests available on the STanalyser (click-wrench, power tool, or
peak, pulse tool). To reset them (the results will be deleted from the STanalyser memory) press
the RESET button on the STanalyser keyboard.
For the details about how the STanalyser perform the test on the various tool, see the chapters
Testing click-wrenches, Testing power tools, Peak detection test and Testing pulse tools.
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7.1.1 Test setup
Each kind of test (Click-wrench, Power tool, Peak test and Pulse tool) is configured in the Measurement
Setup menu:
For the details about how these parameters are used by the instrument to test a tool, see the chapters
7.2 STanalyser without RBU settings
7.2.1 STanalyser Display Language

To set the STanalyser display language, select Settings → Language from the STanalyser main menu:
Click on OK button on the STanalyser keyboard to change the language.

The language can be set also by the ToolsTalk BLM, by selecting the Controller → Configuration menu:
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7.2.2 STanalyser Date and Time

To set the STanalyser date and time, select Settings → Insert Date – Time from the STanalyser main
menu:
Click on OK button on the STanalyser keyboard to set the date and time. The Time will appear on the
STanalyser display, while the Date will appear only associated to the test results.
The date format (European or American) can be set from the Settings → Date menu.
The language can be set also by the ToolsTalk BLM, by selecting the Controller → Configuration menu:
Click on the icon to synchronize the time with the PC time.
7.2.3 Maximum transducer overload

Enter the Settings → Transd. Over from the STanalyser main menu to define the maximum overload for
the transducers connected to the STanalyser:
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Click on OK button on the STanalyser to edit the value.

The percentage value specified here will be applied to the full scale of the transducer connected to the
STanalyser, to determine the maximum torque applicable to the transducer. It can be set from 90% to
110%.
If during the test the torque goes over the maximum value, the related error message will be displayed:
Press the OK button on the STanalyser display or start a new test to exit this error window (in Free Mode,
only the OK button will exit this window).
7.2.4 First menu after STanalyser power on

Enter the Settings → First menu from the STanalyser main menu to define in which menu the STanalyser
will enter after the power on sequence:
Click on OK button on the STanalyser to edit the value. With the default value None, the STanalyser will
remain in the main menu after the power on sequence. If selecting a different menu, the STanalyser will
enter that menu automatically. The possible choices are one of the measurement menus (Click, Power,
Peak or Pulse) or one of the two free mode submenus (Track Free or Peak Free).
NOTE: to enter automatically a test menu, a valid transducer must be connected to the STanalyser
before the power on. If no transducer is connected, the STanalyser will show an error message,
and it will enter then the Free mode menu (if Track Free or Peak Free is selected) or the
Measurement menu (if Click, Power, Peak or Pulse is selected).
7.2.5 Diagnostic
This menu starts the diagnostic procedure. See the STanalyser Diagnostic chapter for details of this
function.
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8 STanalyser Tool Crib
The STanalyser Tool Crib versions (Tool Crib T and Tool Crib T/A) are devices developed for the tools
testing.
The Tool Crib T measures only the torque, while the Tool Crib T/A measures also the angle.
8.1 Use of the STanalyser Tool Crib T
The STanalyser Tool Crib T is an instrument developed to test tools and wrenches.
The tests must be programmed by the ToolsTalk BLM, which can retrieve the test results.
Free Mode Allows to conduct a free test, without the need of programming the
STanalyser with ToolsTalk BLM.
Tools This menu contains the list of tools to be tested by the STanalyser. The tools
and related Pset must be defined with ToolsTalk BLM. See the next
paragraphs for details
Transducers DB This menu permits to add non-ACTA transducers, and to select it for the
tests. See the chapter Transducers for details.
NOTE: it is possible to activate an extra menu “Route” (and also possible to disable the “Tools”
menu), for the use of the STanalyser in conjunction with Torque Supervisor. See the Working with
Torque Supervisor chapter for details.
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8.1.1 Testing a tool
To test a tool with the STanalyser Tool Crib T, the following sequence is required:
1. Create one (or more) Pset containing the test data for the tool to be tested.
2. Create a tool, and associate to it the Pset(s).
3. Test the tool.
8.1.1.1 Creating a Pset
Connect the STanalyser to the ToolsTalk BLM.
Select the Pset menu in the STanalyser map and create the Pset for the tool to be tested:
Click to add a
Pset
For all the details about the Pset parameters, see the Pset chapter.
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8.1.1.2 Creating a Tool

Select the Tool menu in the STanalyser map and create the Tool:
Click to create
a new tool
List of tools
already created
It is possible to add up to 1000 tools (stored in the RBU).
Click on the Create a Tool icon, or right-click on the Tool menu, to create a new tool:
Enter the Code (progressive number appearing on the left column of the tool list), the Description and
Serial Number, and click on OK to continue:
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Description and Serial Tool data just entered when the new tool is created. It is possible to modify
Number them here.
Type Select the tool type from the list.
Minimum torque and These two values are just information data of the tool, and they are not used
Maximum torque by the STanalyser for the test and statistics.
Unit of measurement Select the measurement unit from the list.
Pulse target For pulse tools, specifies the tool frequency (pulses per seconds). This is an
information field, and it is not used for calculating results and statistics.
Pset linked to the Tool To test a tool on the STanalyser, a Pset must be associated. If not already
done, defined a Pset first in the specific Pset menu. Associate in this
window one (or more) Pset which will be used to test the tool.
Click on to link a Pset to the tool. Click on to remove it.
If more than one Pset is associated to the tool, the selection of which Pset
will be used for the test will be done at the time of the test.
It is possible to associate a maximum number of 5 Pset to each tool.
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8.1.1.3 Executing the test
Once the tool is created and the related Pset(s) associated, the tool will be shown in the Tools menu of the
STanalyser.
Connect first a transducer to the STanalyser.
Select the Tools menu, then select the tool to be tested, and finally the Pset to be used to test the tool:
The torque result with average, minimum, and maximum values will be shown in real time. Starting from
the 3rd values also the standard deviation σ (Std) will be displayed:
The statistics will be reset each time a new batch is started.

The batch count is shown in the bottom-right corner of the display. It will be incremented after each test.
If the click-point (for click-wrenches) or the peak point (for power tool) is not detected, the batch count
will be not incremented (but the result will be stored in the memory).
NOTE: it is possible to activate a function which, after each test or only after a Not OK test, will
ask the user if the result must be acquired (and batch count incremented) or not (and batch count
not incremented, but result stored in the memory). See the chapter Enabling the result
confirmation for details
NOTE: the choice of the four statistical parameters to be displayed can be customized as
preferred by the user. See the next paragraphs of this chapter for settings details.
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8.1.2 STanalyser Tool Crib T settings
8.1.2.1 STanalyser Display Language


(The language can be set also by the ToolsTalk BLM. See the chapter Setting the STanalyser display
language for details).
8.1.2.2 STanalyser Date and Time

menu:
8.1.2.3 Transducer overload

the transducers connected to the STanalyser; this value is referred as a percentage of the full scale value:
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110%.
8.1.2.4 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Stat

These four settings allow to choose the four statistical parameters to be shown on the display during the
test.
This selection affects only the test execution window, and not the test results and statistics.
Select Settings → 1st Stat / 2nd Stat / 3rd Stat / 4th Stat, and choose the four parameters.
The possible options are:
Minimum value (Min)
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Maximum value (Max)

Average value (Avg)
Standard deviation (Std)
Cm
Cmk.
For pulse tools, it is also possible to choose the following:
Pulses/second minimum (P. min)

Pulses/second maximum (P. Max)
Pulses per second average (P. Avg)
Pulses per second deviation standard (P. Std)
Pulses per second Cm (P. Cm)
Pulses per second Cmk (P. Cmk)
Pulses per second (P./sec)
It is possible also to set these statistic options by ToolsTalk BLM, in the Controller → Configuration
menu.
8.1.2.5 Diagnostic
function.
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8.2 Use of the STanalyser Tool Crib T/A
The STanalyser Tool Crib T/A is an instrument developed to test tools and wrenches, measuring the
torque and the angle.
The tests on the tools can be programmed in order to verify only the torque, only the angle, or both of
them. See the chapter Pset for details. When the STanalyser Tool Crib T/A is programmed by Torque
Supervisor, the test can be executed in “only torque” or “only angle”, while the “torque and angle” option
is not supported.
STanalyser with ToolsTalk BLM.
Tools This menu contains the list of tools to be tested by the STanalyser. The tools
and related Pset must be defined with ToolsTalk BLM. See the next
paragraphs for details
Transducers DB This menu permits to add non-ACTA transducers, and to select it for the
tests. See the chapter Transducers for details.
NOTE: it is possible to activate an extra menu “Route” (and also possible to disable the “Tools”
menu), for the use of the STanalyser in conjunction with Torque Supervisor. See the Working with
Torque Supervisor chapter for details.
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8.2.1 Testing a tool
To test a tool with the STanalyser Tool Crib T/A, the following sequence is required:
1. Create one (or more) Pset containing the test data for the tool to be tested.
2. Create a tool, and associate to it the Pset(s).
3. Test the tool.
8.2.1.1 Creating a Pset

Select the Pset menu in the STanalyser map and create the Pset for the tool to be tested:
Click to add a
Pset
For all the details about the Pset parameters, see the Pset chapter.
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8.2.1.2 Creating a Tool

Select the Tool menu in the STanalyser map and create the Tool:
Click to create
a new tool
List of tools
already created
It is possible to add up to 1000 tools (stored in the RBU).
Click on the Create a Tool icon, or right-click on the Tool menu, to create a new tool:
Enter the Code (progressive number appearing on the left column of the tool list), the Description and
Serial Number, and click on OK to continue:
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Description and Serial Tool data just entered when the new tool is created. It is possible to modify
Number them here.
Type Select the tool type from the list.
Minimum torque and These two values are just information data of the tool, and they are not used
Maximum torque by the STanalyser for the test and statistics.
Unit of measurement Select the measurement unit from the list.
Pulse target For pulse tools, specifies the tool frequency (pulses per seconds). This is an
information field, and it is not used for calculating results and statistics.
Pset linked to the Tool To test a tool on the STanalyser, a Pset must be associated. If not already
done, defined a Pset first in the specific Pset menu. Associate in this
window one (or more) Pset which will be used to test the tool.
Click on to link a Pset to the tool. Click on to remove it.
If more than one Pset is associated to the tool, the selection of which Pset
will be used for the test will be done at the time of the test.
It is possible to associate a maximum number of 5 Pset to each tool.
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8.2.1.3 Executing the test
Once the tool is created and the related Pset(s) associated, the tool will be shown in the Tools menu of the
STanalyser.
Connect first a transducer to the STanalyser.
Select the Tools menu, then select the tool to be tested, and finally the Pset to be used to test the tool:
The torque and angle results are shown in real time.
NOTE: the angle value is not shown if connecting a static transducer and the Pset is set to
measure only the torque. If the Pset is set to measure also the angle, an error is shown if the
transducer connected does not provide angle measurement.
The batch count is shown in the bottom-right corner of the display. It will be incremented after each test.
If the click-point (for click-wrenches) or the peak point (for power tool) is not detected, the batch count
will be not incremented (but the result will be stored in the memory).
NOTE: it is possible to activate a function which, after each test or only after a Not OK test, will
ask the user if the result must be acquired (and batch count incremented) or not (and batch count
not incremented, but result stored in the memory). See the chapter Enabling the result
confirmation for details
Click on the OK button on the STanalyser keyboard to display the real time statistics:
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The four statistics parameter shown in this “Statistics” menu can be customized in the settings
(see the chapter STanalyser Tool Crib T/A settings for details). Some of these parameters (for example
Standard deviation, Cm, and Cmk) are shown starting from the 3rd test.
Select Torque to show a more detailed set of statistics for the torque:
Click on CL on the STanalyser keyboard to go back to the previous Statistics screen.
Select Angle to display the same set of statistics for the angle:
The statistics will be reset each time a new batch is started.
Click on Back (or click on CL button) to go back to the ongoing Pset.
NOTE: the choice of the four statistical parameters to be displayed can be customized as
preferred by the user. See the next paragraphs of this chapter for settings details.
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8.2.2 STanalyser Tool Crib T/A settings
8.2.2.1 STanalyser Display Language


(The language can be set also by the ToolsTalk BLM. See the chapter Setting the STanalyser display
language for details).
8.2.2.2 STanalyser Date and Time

menu:
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8.2.2.3 Transducer overload

the transducers connected to the STanalyser; this value is referred as a percentage of the full scale value:

110%.
8.2.2.4 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Stat

These four settings allow to choose the four statistical parameters to be shown on the display in the
Statistics menu.
This selection affects only that window, and not the test results and statistics.
Select Settings → 1st Stat / 2nd Stat / 3rd Stat / 4th Stat, and choose the four parameters.
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The possible options are:
Minimum value (Min)

Maximum value (Max)
Average value (Avg)
Standard deviation (Std)
Cm
Cmk.
For pulse tools, it is also possible to choose the following:
Pulses/second minimum (P. min)

Pulses/second maximum (P. Max)
Pulses per second average (P. Avg)
Pulses per second deviation standard (P. Std)
Pulses per second Cm (P. Cm)
Pulses per second Cmk (P. Cmk)
Pulses per second (P./sec)
It is possible also to set these statistic options by ToolsTalk BLM, in the Controller → Configuration
menu.
8.2.2.5 Diagnostic
function.
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8.3 Pset for Tool Crib

The set of parameters that controls a test process is contained within a so-called Pset. This section
describes how to setup the Pset parameters necessary to perform a test.
The STanalyser can store up to 1000 Pset in the RBU.
There are three ways to add a new Pset:
Click to create
Pset
Click to create
Pset
Toolbar
Right-click to
create Pset
Search Pset by number or

name
The Toolbar in the Pset menu provides also the command to copy, clone or delete a Pset. To delete a Pset,
it must be not associated to any tool.
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When a new Pset is created, the following window will be shown:
Enter the Pset Number and Name and click on OK to continue configuring the Pset. Configure the various
windows shown in the next paragraphs, and at the end click on Store to confirm.
8.3.1 Main parameters and control strategy
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Pset name Pset name just entered when creating it. It is possible to change it here
anyway.
Transducer and These fields are optional. If Transducer required is enabled, the Pset will be
Transducer required executed only if the specified Transducer serial number is connected to the
STanalyser.
For ACTA transducers, enter manually the serial number.
For non-ACTA transducer, click on the icon and select a transducer
defined before in the Transducers Database. For non-ACTA transducer, the
STanalyser cannot read automatically the serial number; therefore, at the
time of the test the user has to connect the right transducer.
For ACTA transducers, if a Pset is started without a transducer connected,

or with an ACTA transducer different from the one specified, the following
message will be displayed:
Control strategy Select the strategy from the list.
Note that if a Pset is already linked to any tool, it is not possible to modify
the control strategy:
To modify the control strategy all of the association of the Pset with tools
must be removed.
Check type This parameter is reserved for the Tool Crib T/A version only.
When the Control strategy is set to Power Tool or Peak, this parameter
define what it is considered by the STanalyser for the OK or Not OK result:
- Only torque: to have an OK result, the torque must be within the limits
(regardless the angle result).
- Only angle: to have an OK result, the angle must be within the limits
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(regardless the torque result).

- Torque and angle: to have an OK result, both the torque and the angle
must be within the limits.
8.3.2 Torque parameters
Cycle Start Torque value from which to start the test.

This must be higher than the transducer Minimum Load value; if not, when
the Pset is started the following error message will appear:
If left to zero, the STanalyser assigns automatically to the Cycle Start the
transducer minimum load.
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Start final angle For control strategies involving the angle measurement, specifies the torque
value from which to start the angle measurement.
Minimum torque Torque limit value (low) to have an OK result.
Maximum torque Torque limit value (high) to have an OK result
Unit of measurement Select the desired unit.
Minimum Cm and Minimum value for the Cm and Cmk. If the test will give a Cm or Cmk
Minimum Cmk value lower than the minimum value, the test will be marked as Not OK.
NOTE: these parameters are not considered if the torque is not selected as
measure to be considered for the result in the main control parameters of the
Pset.
% first threshold and % The use of these two parameters depends from the Pset control strategy. See
second threshold the specific chapters (Testing click-wrenches, Testing power tools, Peak
detection test and Testing pulse tools) to a detailed explanation of these
thresholds in the various control strategies.
Torque coefficient This field is active only for pulse tools, and it is used to correct the torque
value read by the STanalyser in order to match the real torque provided by
the pulse tool on the joint (residual torque). For a detailed explanation of the
test of a pulse tool, and how to calculate this parameter, see the chapter
Testing pulse tools.
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8.3.3 Angle parameters
The angle parameters are active only for Tool Crib T/A version, and for the control strategies Power Tool
and Peak.
Minimum angle Angle limit value (low) to have an OK result.
Maximum angle Angle limit value (high) to have an OK result.
Minimum Cm and Minimum value for the Cm and Cmk. If the test will give a Cm or Cmk
Minimum Cmk value lower than the minimum value, the test will be marked as Not OK.
NOTE: these parameters are not considered if the angle is not selected as
measure to be considered for the result in the main control parameters of the
Pset.
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8.3.4 Timeout
End time The STanalyser ends the test when the torque drops beneath the Cycle Start
value for a longer time than the timer. The default value is 0.1 second.
Minimum value: 0.1 Sec
Maximum value: 5 Sec
Torque
Cycle start
Time
End time
8.3.5 Batch parameters
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Batch steps Enable this flag to activate the batch on the Pset.
Batch size If the Batch steps is enabled, this parameter specifies how many times the
Pset will be executed. Typically, the batch function will be set to execute a
Cm-Cmk test.
Maximum value: 99
8.3.6 Pulse parameters
These parameters are active only for the Pulse Tool control strategy.
Minimum pulse and For pulse tools, these values are used to calculate the Cm-Cmk related to the
Maximum pulse number of pulses per second.
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8.3.7 Options
Filter frequency Select the filter frequency from the list. This filter will be applied to the
torque samples measured by the STanalyser.
This field is not active for Peak Detection and Pulse Tool tests.
Peak Active only for Click Wrench strategy.

Select if the result must be the torque value measured on the click-point
detected by the STanalyser, or the absolute peak measured during the test.
See the chapter Testing click-wrenches for details about the click wrench
test.
Tool tightening direction Select between:
CW: the test must be executed in the clockwise direction

CCW: the test must be executed in the counterclockwise direction
CW and CCW: the test can be executed in both the directions.
When the torque goes over the minimum load, the test will be
started considering positive the torque in the direction of the torque
applied. Therefore, if executing different tests of the same batch in
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opposite direction (some tests clockwise and some tests counter

clockwise) all of the test results will give a positive torque in the
results.
8.4 Testing click-wrenches (Tool Crib T and T/A)
A click-wrench will be typically tested on a SRTT-B connected to the STanalyser.
The goal of this test is to detect the “click-point” of the wrench.
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Torque
Click-point
Time
The click-point is detected when the torque drops and then increases again, producing thus the typical
shape of the “click” phenomenon, as shown in the two examples following:
Click-point
Click-point
If the torque only drops to zero (without increasing again) after a peak point (as shown in the next figure),
that is not detected as click point. For this reason, slip-wrenches cannot be tested with this method (slip-
wrenches should be tested with the Peak detection test):
Torque
This point will be not
detected as click point.
Time
If the test ends and the click-point is not detected, a message “not detected” will appear at the bottom-left
area of the display. In that case the result will be the torque absolute peak.
During the test, the torque result will be displayed:
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Tool Crib T Tool Crib T/A

The LED and buzzer will be activated as follows:
OK led STanalyser without RBU: click-point not exceeding the maximum transducer
overload. Torque status will be marked as OK.
STanalyser Tool Crib T and Tool Crib T/A: click-point within the torque
limits. Torque status will be marked as OK.
Torque status will be marked as OK.
NOK led The following causes give a Not OK result:

- Torque over the transducer overload
- Torque out from the limits (not for STanalyser without RBU).
Torque status will be marked as Not OK.
NOTE: the torque status will be marked as Not OK even if torque goes over the
transducer overload after that the click-point was detected within the limit:
Torque over
maximum overload.
Click-point within
maximum overload.
n x OK led Batch completed with OK result (torque within the limits and Cm - Cmk reaching
the minimum values specified in the Pset).
This is not applicable to the STanalyser without RBU.
Buzzer High tone when click-point detected; lower tone if the test ends without click-
point detection.
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8.4.1 Test setup for click-wrench test
For STanalyser Tool Crib T and Tool Crib T/A, all of the parameters described in this chapter are
stored inside the Pset. See the Pset chapter for details of the Pset programming.
For STanalyser without RBU, these parameters are entered directly on the STanalyser menu, by
selecting Measurement Setup → Click Wrench Setup menu:
The following screen will be displayed:
Scroll the parameters by using the UP/DOWN buttons, and click on OK to edit.
8.4.1.1 Timeout
The timeout defines the end of the test. When the torque goes and remains below the transducer minimum
load (which is normally the 5% of the transducer full scale) for the given timeout, the test will end.
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Torque
Transducer full scale
The test ends when torque

remains under the
transducer minimum load
for the timeout.
Transducer min. load
Time
Timeout Timeout
If torque goes over transducer

minimum load before the
timeout, the test continues.
Timeout can be set from 100 ms up to 2000 ms. The default value is 100 ms.
8.4.1.2 1st threshold (ITHR 1)
The 1st threshold is used to detect the click point of the wrench. To be considered as the click point, the
torque must continuously decrease at least by the specified value from the measured peak. The default
value is 10%, and it is calculated on the relative torque peak value reached:
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Torque
Click point
1st threshold
If torque goes below

the 1st threshold, the
click-point is detected.
Time
For instance, if the peak is 100Nm and the threshold is set to 10%, the torque must go under 90Nm.
The default value will suit many of the click-wrenches, but it might be necessary to adjust it according to
the specific wrench you are testing. If the click-point produces a big drop in the torque, this threshold can
be increased, to avoid detecting false click points at lower toque values:
False click, not detected. If the click produces a big

torque drop, the 1st
threshold can be increased.
On the other side, if the click-point produces only a little drop in the torque, this threshold should be
decreased in order to detect the click-point:
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If the click produces a little

False click, which may be torque drop, the 1st threshold
detected as the click-point!! should be decreased.
Note that decreasing the threshold increases the risk to detect false click-points.
To summarize, the 1st threshold should be set not too low to avoid the detection of false click, but not too
high to not detecting the real click-point.
8.4.1.3 2nd threshold (ITHR 2)
The 2nd threshold is used to exclude from the analysis all the part of the trace below a certain value, where
false click may occur if the operator movement would be not enough steady. The default value is 50%,
and it is calculated on the maximum torque value reached during the test.
Under the specified threshold the torque is not considered by the STanalyser.
Torque
Max. torque
2nd threshold
Time
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NOTE: the all “click” phenomenon, including the point when the torque starts increasing again
after the “click”, must be over the 2nd threshold. If not, the click point will be not detected:
Torque
In this case the click

2nd threshold point will be not
detected.
Time
8.4.1.4 Cutoff frequency (Fcut)
The cutoff frequency can be set to 100, 200, 500 or 1000 Hz. This is applied to the samples measured by
the torque transducer to filter the noise. The default value 100Hz, which is a convenient value for most of
the click-wrenches; however, it may be necessary to increase the value for wrenches having a click-point
very “fast”, or decrease in cases where the noise in the measurement is to strong and interferes with the
click-point detection.
8.4.1.5 Direction (CW/CCW)
Select one of the following options:

CW : the test must be executed in the clockwise direction.
CCW : the test must be executed in the counter clockwise direction.
CW/CCW: the test can be executed in both the directions. When the torque goes over the
minimum load, the test will be started considering positive the torque in the direction of the torque
applied. Therefore, if executing different tests of the same batch in opposite direction (some tests
clockwise and some tests counter clockwise) all of the test results will give a positive torque in the
results.
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8.4.1.6 Result
This defines which peak must be taken as torque result. If the Peak Click is selected, the first peak (click-
point) will be taken as result of the test; otherwise, if the Abs. Peak is selected, the maximum torque will
be taken as result.
Torque If the Result is the Abs.
Peak, this point is the result.
If the Result is the Peak
Click, this point is the result.
2nd threshold
Time
8.4.1.7 Unit
Select the desired measurement unit.
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8.5 Testing power tools (Tool Crib T and T/A)
By “power tools” we mean all those tools providing real torque to the joint, like battery tools, pneumatic
tools (not impulse) and electronic controlled tools.
For power tool test, the torque result shown by the STanalyser is the peak value measured during the test.
Torque
Time
In case of multiple peaks, the result will be the first peak. To be detected as a peak, the peak must satisfy
the two thresholds specified. See the next paragraphs of this chapter for details.
The Tool Crib T/A version monitors also the angle; therefore, it is possible to define a torque/angle
window in which the result is OK. See the Pset chapter for details.
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A power tool will be typically tested on a SRTT-B with a mechanical joint simulator:
Mechanical joint
simulator
SRTT-B
An IRTT-B on the real joint (or a mechanical joint simulator) can be used, and allow also the angle
measurement:
IRTT-B
Real joint (a mechanical

joint simulator can be used
as well).
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During the test, the torque result (and the angle for the Tool Crib T/A) will be displayed:

OK led STanalyser without RBU: torque peak detected. Torque status will be marked as
OK.
STanalyser Tool Crib T: torque peak detected within the limits. Torque status
will be marked as OK.
STanalyser Tool Crib T/A: torque peak detected. Torque result within the torque
limits. Torque status will be marked as OK. If the Check Type in the Pset
parameters is set to Angle, the torque result will be ignored, and the angle
(measured at the torque peak) must be within the angle limits. If the Check Type
is set to Torque and Angle, both of the results must be within the limits.

- Peak not detected
- Peak detected but torque and/or angle, depending from what has been selected
as Check Type in the Pset parameters, out from the limits. This is not applicable to
STanalyser without RBU.
- Torque over the maximum torque transducer overload.
Torque (and/or angle) status will be marked as Not OK.
N x OK led Batch completed with OK result (values within the limits and Cm - Cmk reaching
Buzzer High tone when the peak is detected; lower tone if the test ends without peak
detection.
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8.5.1 Test setup for power tool test
selecting Measurement Setup → Power Tool Setup menu:
8.5.1.1 Timeout
When the torque goes and remains below the transducer minimum load (which is normally the 5% of the
transducer full scale) for the given timeout, the test will end.
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Torque

remains under the
for the timeout.
Time
Timeout
For two-steps tools, it allows the tool to switch between the two steps without ending the test.
Torque
If torque goes over transducer


Time
Timeout Timeout
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8.5.1.2 1st threshold and 2nd threshold (ITHR 1 and ITHR 2)
The two thresholds are used to setup the test for the type of tool under test.
The 1st threshold used to detect the peak value of the torque; the torque must continuously decrease at least
by the specified value from the measured peak. It is calculated on the relative torque peak. The default
value is 10%.
The 2nd threshold is used to exclude from the analysis all the part of the trace below a certain value, where
there may be noise in the trace. The default value is 50%, and it is calculated on the maximum torque
value reached during the test. Under the specified threshold the torque is not considered by the
STanalyser.
Torque
Max. torque
1st threshold
2nd threshold
Time
For instance, if the peak is 100 Nm and the threshold is set to 10%, the torque must go under 90 Nm.
For a generic power tool these settings should be not critical, and the default value should suit almost all
of the tools.
For quickstep or two-steps tools, the 2nd threshold is used to exclude the first step from the measurement;
if not set properly, the peak of the first step will be taken as result of the test:
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Torque
Max. torque
1st threshold
2nd threshold
The 2nd threshold must

be higher than the peak
of the first step!
Second step
First step
Time
+
8.5.1.3 Cutoff frequency (Fcut)
The cutoff frequency can be set to 100, 200, 500, 1000, or 2000 Hz. This is applied to the samples
measured by the torque transducer to filter the noise. The default value is 100 Hz. It may be necessary to
increase the value for certain tools where the default value does not suit the specific tool characteristics.

results.
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8.5.1.5 Unit
8.6 Peak detection test (Tool Crib T and T/A)

The peak test provides the maximum torque measured during the test. The typical application of this
method is the test of slip-wrenches, described in the next paragraph.
8.6.1 Testing slip-wrenches

A slip-wrench will be typically tested on a SRTT-B connected to the STanalyser.
The “slip-point” point is the peak value of the trace.

Torque
Slip-point
Time
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The torque result is the peak value measured during the test.
During the test, the torque result will be displayed:

The cutoff frequency for peak detection test is 100 Hz.
OK led STanalyser without RBU: peak value not exceeding the maximum transducer
STanalyser Tool Crib T: peak within the limits. Torque status will be marked as
OK.
STanalyser Tool Crib T/A: torque peak within the limit. Torque status will be
marked as OK. The Check Type in the Pset parameters should be set to Torque for
testing slip-wrenches.

Buzzer High tone when peak value is within the limit; lower tone the torque goes over the
transducer overload.
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8.6.2 Testing other tools
The Peak detection test can be also used to test any tool in which the goal is to measure the peak point.
For instance, for the STanalyser Tool Crib T/A providing also angle reading, the Peak detection test can
be used to test electronic wrenches with angle measurement.
The torque result is the peak value measured during the test.
During the test, the torque result (and the angle for the Tool Crib T/A) will be displayed:

The cutoff frequency for peak detection test is 100 Hz.
OK led STanalyser without RBU: torque peak detected. Torque status will be marked as
OK.
STanalyser Tool Crib T: torque peak detected within the limits. Torque status
will be marked as OK.
STanalyser Tool Crib T/A: torque peak detected. Torque result within the torque
limits. Torque status will be marked as OK. If the Check Type in the Pset
parameters is set to Angle, the torque result will be ignored, and the angle
(measured at the torque peak) must be within the angle limits. If the Check Type
is set to Torque and Angle, both of the results must be within the limits.

- Peak not detected
- Peak detected but torque and/or angle, depending from what has been selected
as Check Type in the Pset parameters, out from the limits (not for STanalyser
without RBU).
- Torque over the maximum torque transducer overload.
Torque (and/or angle) status will be marked as Not OK.
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Buzzer High tone when peak value is within the limit; lower tone the torque goes over the
transducer overload.
8.6.3 Test setup for peak detection test
selecting Measurement Setup → Peak Setup menu:
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8.6.3.1 Timeout
The timeout defines the end of the test. When the torque goes and remains below the transducer minimum
load (which is normally the 5% of the transducer full scale) for the given timeout, the test will end.
Torque

remains under the
for the timeout.
If torque goes over transducer Timeout

Timeout Time
NOTE: for slip-wrenches, the operator should operate the wrench until the slip point is reached,
and stop rotating the wrench after. With the timeout default value, if the operator continues to
rotate the wrench producing more slips, each of them will produce a test results:
With default short timeout, Setting a longer timeout, only

both of the two points will the higher of the two points
produce a result. will produce a result.
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results.
8.6.3.3 Unit
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8.7 Testing pulse tools (Tool Crib T and T/A)
Pulse tools provide a series of pulses to tighten the joint.

A pulse tool can be tested on a SRTT-B connected to the STanalyser:
Tools without shut-off Torque No shut-off tool

can be tested directly
on the transducer.
Time
Tools with shut-off must be

Torque Shut-off tool
tested with a mechanical joint
simulator on the transducer.
Time
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The test can be also performed on the real joint by adding an IRTT-B between the tool and the joint.
In this case, tools with or without shut-off valve will be tested in the same configuration:
IRTT-B Pulse tool (with or without shut-off ).
Real joint
WARNING: impact tools cannot be tested on IRTT-B and SRTT-B.
During the test, the torque result will be displayed. The Tool Crib T/A version shows the frequency of the
pulses (for the Tool Crib T the frequency can be choose in one of the four statistics displayed, and the
STanalyser without RBU shows an additional Frequency field):

The cutoff frequency for pulse tools test is 5 KHz.
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OK led STanalyser without RBU: peak value not exceeding the maximum transducer
STanalyser Tool Crib T and Tool Crib T/A: peak within the limits. Torque
status will be marked as OK.

N x OK led Batch completed with OK result (torque within the limits and Cm - Cmk reaching
Buzzer High tone when the peak value is within the limit; lower tone if the torque goes
over the maximum torque transducer overload.
8.7.1 Test setup for pulse tool test
selecting Measurement Setup → Pulse Tool Setup:
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8.7.1.1 Timeout
When the torque goes and remains below the transducer minimum load (which is normally the 5% of the
transducer full scale) for the given timeout, the test will end.
Torque
remains under the
for the timeout.
Time
Timeout Timeout
8.7.1.2 Torque coefficient
Pulse tools do not provide a continuous torque output, but they generate single high energy pulse of very
short duration (≈ 1ms). This series of pulses results in the tightening of a fastener. Due to the physics of
the tool the final torque reached cannot be measured directly as for real torque tools. The reason for this is
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that pulse tools provide a very high torque for such a short time that only a part of these peaks translate
into the tightening of the fastener (generating more clamping force). This depends on many factors such as
the bolt mass, friction, the stiffness of the joint, etc...
The torque coefficient allows to align the torque measured by the transducer with the real torque produced
on the joint.
The torque produced on the real joint will be normally less (ideally equal) than the peak torque measured
on the transducer. The minimum value for this coefficient is 0.50.
Torque Peak value measured on
the torque transducer.
Actual torque measured

on the joint.
The only way to evaluate the actual torque is to make a residual torque check on the real joint (for
Time
instance, by using a STwrench). The relation between the peak torque measured on the transducer and the
actual torque on the joint is affected by all the components: the pulse tool, the adapters, the transducer, and
the joint itself. If any of these components is changed, the relation peak torque – actual torque should be
recalculated.
The following process should be used to adjust the pulse tool in order to provide the desired torque on the
real joint and to calculate the proper coefficient K:
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Set a low torque
Check the
residual torque OK
Too low
Slightly increase
torque
For instance, assume a target torque for the joint of 100 Nm, and after the tool regulation the residual
torque check gives 100 Nm; if the torque measured on the transducer is 120 Nm, in that case the
coefficient will be 100/120 = 0.83.
For STanalyser without RBU, the torque coefficient (K) is entered directly on the STanalyser menu,
either manually or by an automatic procedure, as described here:
To set manually, select K tuning → Manual mode, and adjust the value by using the UP/DOWN arrows
on the keyboard, and press OK to confirm:
To use the automatic procedure, select K tuning → Automatic mode, and follow this procedure (note that
this procedure will select the measurement unit Nm, even if another measurement unit is currently
selected):
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The STanalyser asks to enter

Execute test with pulse tool the residual torque (the default
on the STanalyser value is set to 50% of the value Execute the tightening on
measured by the analyser). real joint and measure then
the residual torque.
By using the UP/DOWN arrows on the STanalyser

keyboard, enter the residual torque value measured and
press OK. The proper K value will be automatically
stored.

results.
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8.7.1.4 Unit
8.7.1.5 Threshold (THR 2)
The threshold is used to filter the trace for proper peak detection for the frequency calculation. After each
peak is detected, all the values under the threshold will be discarded. This will filter all the bounces always
present in a pulse tightening.
The default value is 80%.
Peak Peak
Torque
Peak
Time
Bounces Bounces
8.8 STanalyser Tool Crib Settings
Some of the settings can be configured directly from the STanalyser menu. Those settings change
according to the STanalyser version. See the following chapters for details:
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STanalyser without RBU → STanalyser without RBU settings

STanalyser Tool Crib T → STanalyser Tool Crib T settings
STanalyser Tool Crib T/A → STanalyser Tool Crib T/A settings
The following paragraphs show those STanalyser settings made by ToolsTalk BLM. Some of them are the
same of what it is possible to set from the instrument itself, while others can be set only by the software.
NOTE: that all the STanalyser versions will support all of the settings described here. Some of
them may be not displayed if your version does not support them.
8.8.1 STanalyser Tool Crib controller setup
In the Controller section of the STanalyser Map you can access the STanalyser settings:
8.8.1.1 Configuration
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8.8.1.1.1 Settings STanalyser name
Name Name which will be reported in the STanalyser Map.
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8.8.1.1.2 Settings STanalyser date and time
The time will appear on the main menu of the STanalyser display.
The date and time are associated to the tightening results.
Date and time

Click on to align the STanalyser date and time to the date and
time of your PC connected to the STanalyser.
8.8.1.1.3 Setting the STanalyser display language
Language Select the language of the STanalyser menu.
8.8.1.1.4 Enabling the result confirmation
Select between:
Never: all of the tests executed will be acquired as test result.

Always: at the end of each test, the STanalyser will ask if the
result must be considered or discarded.
NOK only: at the end of each Not OK test, the STanalyser will
ask if the result must be considered or discarded.
The result confirmation will be shown as follow on the display:

Result confirmation option
Click on OK on the STanalyser keyboard to accept it, or CL to

discard. If the result is discarded, the batch count (if enabled) will be
not incremented.
8.8.1.1.5 Enabling the batch result
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Select between:
Never: when the batch is completed the STanalyser will continue

to execute a new batch.
Always: when the batch is completed the STanalyser will show a
summary, before to continue with a new batch.
NOK only: only if the batch is completed with Not OK result, the
STanalyser will show a summary, before to continue with a new
batch.
The batch summary is shown as following:
Batch confirmation
Click on OK to exit
Click on Back to continue:
8.8.1.1.6 Enabling Tools and Route functions on STanalyser main menu
This parameter allows to enable the Tools and Route function on the
STanalyser main menu:
Test menu configuration
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- Only tools: enable the Tools and disable the Route menus.
Recommended for operations without Torque
Supervisor.
- Only route: enable the Route and disable the Tools menus.
Recommended for operations with Torque
Supervisor.
- Both: enable both the Tools and Route menus. In this mode the tools
created by ToolsTalk BLM are copied also in the Route menu.
However, the Route menu should be used only when the route
of test is coming from Torque Supervisor (see the Working
with Torque Supervisor chapter for details)
When a route is sent by Torque Supervisor, this parameter is

automatically set to Only route; if, after that, this parameter is set to
Both, the tools sent with the route from Torque Supervisor will be
present also in the Tools menu.
8.8.1.2 Information
This window provides some general information, like serial number, firmware version and battery charge
status:
8.8.1.3 Memory
From this menu is possible to set delete the objects stored into the STanalyser RBU and memory.
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Memory transducer Erase all of the transducers defined into the Transducers Database (stored into
the RBU).
Psets Erase all of the Pset stored into the RBU.
Tools Erase all of the tools stored into the RBU.
Results Erase all of the tools stored into the STanalyser memory.
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8.8.1.4 Ethernet configuration
From this menu is possible to configure the network parameters to connect the STanalyser with ToolsTalk
BLM and Torque Supervisor. See the Connecting to the STanalyser chapter for details.
8.8.1.5 Diagnostic
This menu accesses the report of the diagnostic activities performed on the unit. See the STanalyser
Diagnostic chapter for details.
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STanalyser User Guide STanalyser Production and Residual
9 STanalyser Production and Residual
The STanalyser Production is an instrument developed to execute tightening operations, while the
STanalyser Residual is developed to execute test to evaluate the residual torque on a joint and to make
joint analysis. Both the instruments measure torque and angle.
The barcode reader module (optional) can be used to select the tightening program and associate the data
scanned to the results.
LEDs
MRTT-C
Barcode reader
STanalyser
with RBU Production
NOTE: in the STanalyser Production and Residual versions, the LEDs on the STanalyser are
disabled, and the LEDs on the MRTT-C are used.
A wide set of tightening strategies is provided with this instrument. See the chapter Tightening strategies
for STanalyser Production and Quality control strategies for STanalyser Residual for details.
For these models the connection to Torque Supervisor is not available.
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9.1 Use of the STanalyser Production and Residual

STanalyser with ToolsTalk BLM. See the Getting started with STanalyser
chapter for details.
Prog. Mode This menu accesses the tightening programs (Pset, Job and Multistage),
defined and sent to the STanalyser by ToolsTalk BLM.
NOTE: the Prog. Mode is disabled when the program source is set to
Barcode. See the Setting the source for Pset/Multistage/Job selection
chapter for details.
Settings Enter this menu to set the language, date and time, transducer overload and
to access the diagnostic menu.
To execute a tightening with the STanalyser Production and Residual, the following sequence is required:
1. Create a tightening program (Pset, Multistage or Job).

2. Connect a MRTT-C to the STanalyser
3. Select the tightening program and execute the tightening
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9.2 Pset for Production and Residual

The set of parameters that controls the tightening process is contained within a so-called Pset.
This section describes how to setup the Pset parameters necessary to perform a tightening.
The STanalyser can store up to 200 Pset/Multistage in its memory.
There are three ways to add a new Pset:
Click to create
Pset
Click to create
Pset
Toolbar
Right-click to
create Pset
Search Pset by number or

name
The Toolbar in the Pset menu provides also the command to copy, clone or delete a Pset. To delete a Pset,
it must be not associated to any tool.
Click on the Pset icon (or right-click on Pset in the STanalyser map) to create the various Psets for the
tools to be tested:
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Click to create
a Pset
Right-click to create
a Pset
List of Psets
created
When creating a new Pset, the following window is shown:
Enter the Pset name and click on Ok to continue:
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Select the tightening strategy
First, select the tightening strategy. See the Tightening strategies for STanalyser Production and Quality
control strategies for STanalyser Residual for details.
Then, continue in programming the Pset:
Torque / angle
parameters
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9.2.1 Torque parameters
Cycle Start Torque value from which to start the tightening operation.
This must be higher than the MRTT-C Min. Load value; if not, when the Pset is
started the following error message will appear:
Final Torque min Torque limit (low).
Final Target Torque target.
Final Torque max Torque limit (high).
Measure Torque at Select between Torque Peak and Angle Peak:
NOTE: the torque result of a tightening changes according to the tightening

strategy, and may varies if the torque result falls into the torque range or not. See
the specific tightening strategies at the end of this chapter for details.
Change screw at If the Torque reaches this limit, the message “change screw” will appear on the
STanalyser display. This must be higher than the Final Torque max value.
Unit of measure Select the desired unit.
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9.2.2 Angle parameters
Start final angle Torque threshold from which to start the angle count.
Min angle Angle limit (low).
Max angle Angle limit (high).
Alarm on rehit Enable/disable the function to check if the screw is already tightened (defined
trough the Check already tightened angle parameter).
Check already
tightened angle
Max. Torque
Target Torque
Min. Torque
Cycle start
Min. Angle Max. Angle
Check already tightened angle
If the torque reaches the Min. Torque value within this

angle, an error message “screw already tightened” will
appear on the STanalyser display.
This field is active only if the Alarm on rehit is enabled.
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Timeout
Batch options
Pset options
9.2.3 Timeout
Ratchet time Applied when the torque goes below the cycle start but has not yet reached the 3rd
Percentage value (see LED settings). This allows the operator to release the torque for a
while and recharge during the tightening operation; the default value is 5 seconds.
End cycle Applied when torque goes below the cycle start and reaches the 3rd Percentage value
time (see LED settings); the default value is 0.1 second.
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The STanalyser ends the tightening operation if the torque drops beneath the Cycle Start value for a longer
time than the timer.
3rd Percentage
Ratchet time End cycle time
Cycle start
Time
9.2.4 Batch parameters
Batch count Set to Pset if you want to execute the Pset more than once.
Batch size If Batch count is enabled, specify how many times the Pset must be executed.
Maximum value: 99
NOTE: if the Batch count is disabled, the Batch status in the tightening results
will be always OK.
By enabling the Batch count and setting the Batch size to 1, it is possible to
have the Batch result OK only if the Pset gives result OK.
If the Batch size is greater than 1, the Batch result will be OK only if all of the
Pset give result OK.
Lock at batch done If enabled, at the end of the batch the STanalyser will freeze the display; to exit
the menu, the operator must press the OK button.
If not enabled, when the batch is completed a new batch will be started again.
Max coherent NOK Maximum number of Pset with Not OK result.

results Maximum value: 9
For instance, if this parameter is set to 2, at the second Not OK result during the
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batch execution, the batch execution will stop and the following message will
appear on the STanalyser display:
9.2.5 Options
Tool recognition If enabled, the Pset execution will check that the specified tool will be
required inserted in the MRTT-C head (the STanalyser does not select the Pset
automatically inserting the tool in the MRTT-C head).
To use the tool recognition function to automatically select Pset/Multistage,

see the Setting the source for Pset/Multistage/Job selection chapter. When
this function is used, this flag does not have any effect.
Tool number Specify the end fitting tool number required for the Pset.
If the tool recognition function is used to select the Pset/Multistage

automatically, this is the end fitting tool number which activates the Pset.
Maximum value: 100
Tightening direction Select Clockwise (CW) or Counterclockwise (CCW).
Torque correction These parameters are used to correct the torque and angle reading when you
coefficient and Angle are using an extension to the MRTT-C. See Appendix A – Calculating
correction coefficient correction coefficients for MRTT-C extensions for details.
Normally these coefficients are stored into the TAG of the end fitting tool
(see TAG Writer); however, it is possible to specify them here, in case the
tool recognition function is not enabled in the STanalyser settings (a typical
example is when the extension in use does not have the RFID TAG.)
Leave the Torque Correction Coefficient set to 1, and the Angle Correction
Coefficient set to 0, if these parameters are set into the RFID TAG of the end
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fitting tool; if different values are specified, the STanalyser will correct
torque and angle reading considering all of them (the two torque correction
coefficients will be multiplied, while the two angle correction coefficients
will be summed).
Barcode required If enabled, before starting the Pset execution the STanalyser will need to scan
the specified barcode. See the chapter Identifier.
To use the barcode reading to select Pset automatically, see the Setting the
source for Pset/Multistage/Job selection chapter. When that function is used,
this flag does not have any effect.
Auto delete This parameter is not used in this software version.
Once the Psets are created, it is possible to group them into “musltistages” and “jobs”.
9.3 Creating a Multistage

NOTE: multistage is available only on the STanalyser Production version.
The Multistage feature offers a dynamic link to more than one Pset in several steps in order to
perform a sequence of operations.
The STanalyser can store up to 200 Pset/Multistage in its memory

A typical application scenario is joint conditioning, in which the fastener is run to a torque level of 10 Nm
then backed off by 180 degrees and then fastened to a final torque level of 14 Nm. This operation would
be regarded as a three steps Multistage.
To create a Multistage, click on the Multistage icon or right-click on Multistage in the STanalyser Map:
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Multistage
icon
a Multistage
The following window is shown:
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Multistage
name
Multistage
batch options
Multistage
options
Pset list
Double-click to
add a row
First set the Multistage name in the Multistage name field.

The sequence in which Psets are executed is defined in the Pset list (as shown in the figure above). Double
click on the Pset column (or click on Add row) to add a Pset to the multistage.
The maximum number of Pset composing a multistage is 100.
Next, select the Pset in the Multistage from you wish to get the result, the Pset parameters, and the trace
(they are normally taken from the same Pset, but may be chosen differently if needed).
Batch count Set to Pset if you want to execute the multistage sequence more than once.
Batch size If Batch count is enabled, specify how many times the multistage sequence is
executed.
Maximum value: 99
NOTE: if the Batch count is disabled, the Batch status in the tightening results
will be always OK.
By enabling the Batch count and setting the Batch size to 1, it is possible to
have the Batch result OK only if the Multistage gives result OK.
If the Batch size is greater than 1, the Batch result will be OK only if all of the
Multistage give result OK.
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NOTE: the Batch count defined for the single Pset is not considered in the Multistage
execution. Each Pset will be executed once.
Lock at batch done If enabled, at the end of the batch the STanalyser will freeze the display; to exit
the menu, the operator must press the OK button.
If not enabled, when the batch is completed a new batch will be started again.
Max coherent NOK Maximum number of Pset with Not OK result in the Multistage execution
results Maximum value: 9
Tool recognition If enabled, the STanalyser does not select the Multistage automatically inserting
required the tool in the MRTT-C head, but the Multistage execution will check that the
specified tool is inserted.
To use the tool recognition function to automatically select Pset/Multistage, see

the Setting the source for Pset/Multistage/Job selection chapter. When this
function is used, this flag does not have any effect.
Tool number Specify the end fitting tool number required for the Multistage.
If the tool recognition function is used to select the Pset/Multistage

automatically, this is the end fitting tool number which activates the Multistage.
Maximum value: 100
Barcode required If enabled, before starting the Pset execution the STanalyser will need to scan
the specified barcode. See the Identifier chapter for details.
To use the tool recognition function to automatically select Pset/Multistage, see

the Setting the source for Pset/Multistage/Job selection chapter. When this
function is used, this flag does not have any effect.
NOTE: the last three parameters are applied to all the Pset belonging to the multistage, and
override the settings of the various Psets.
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9.4 Creating a Job
The Job function is advantageous when an object has bolts or screws requiring different torque
and angle values for tightening. A Job is useful when an object needs different Psets and
Multistages. Instead of manually selecting each Pset or Multistage, the Job function keeps Psets
and Multistages in a predefined order.
The STanalyser can store up to 100 Jobs in its memory.
To create a Job, click on the Job icon or right-click on Job in the STanalyser Map:
Job icon
a Job
The following window is shown:
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Job name and

type
Job options
Pset/Multistage list,
batch size and Max
coherent NOK result.
The Job sequence is defined in the Pset/Multistage list. Double click on the Pset/Ms column to add a Pset
or Multistage to the job.
The maximum number of Pset/Multistages composing a multistage is 30.
For each Pset/Multistage composing the job the following parameters must be specified:
Batch size How many times the Pset (Multistage) must be executed.
Maximum value: 99
Max. coherent NOK results Maximum number of Not OK results.

Maximum value: 9
The job control and options parameters are:
Job name Job name.
Job type Forced: Job executed in the given sequence.
Free: manually select the order. If the Sub Source Job is set for Tag or
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Barcode (see the chapter Setting the source for Pset/Multistage/Job

selection), the selection of the Pset/Multistage composing the job will be done
automatically with the Tag recognition function or with the barcode reader.
Repeat job If enabled, at the end of the Job (Job summary is shown on display), by
pressing the OK button the STanalyser will start the job again, while by
pressing the CL button the STanalyser will exit the Job.
If disabled, after the Job Summary the STanalyser will exit the Job either by
pressing the OK or CL button.
Reset strategy In the event of Not OK, select whether to repeat just the Pset or the entire
batch.
Result of non If enabled, a Not Ok result is generated for the tightenings skipped.
tightenings
Barcode required If enabled, before starting the Job execution the STanalyser will need to scan
the specified barcode. See the chapter Identifier.
Job identifier result Job VIN number: All tightening results/events during a Job will be saved in
part 1 database (result part 1) together with the Job identifier string (even if other
identifier string is received during the running Job).
Other: always the latest received VIN number (identifier string) will be stored
together with tightening result in database.
This parameter is used when the Job source is barcode.

See the chapter Identifier for details about identifier concepts.
9.5 Executing Psets, Multistages and Jobs
Once the Pset/Multistage/Job is created on the STanalyser map area in ToolsTalk BLM, it is automatically
sent to the STanalyser.
To execute the Pset/Multistage/Job, select Prog. Mode from the main menu of the STanalyser:
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If the Pset/Multistage/Job are grouped (see the Enabling Pset/Multistage/Job grouping in Prog. Mode
chapter for details), there one more intermediate screen to select the tightening program:
Select the tightening program from the list and click on the OK button on the keyboard to start the
execution.
NOTE: if the source program is set to Bar code or TAG, instead of manually selecting the
tightening program with the STanalyser keyboard, the selection is performed automatically by
reading the associated Bar Code or inserting the end fitting tool in the MRTT-C.
If the source program is the keyboard, and a barcode reading is required for the tightening
program, the following message appears to indicate that the bar code is required:
If the source program is the keyboard, and a specific end fitting tool number is required for the
Pset, the following message appears if the specified tool is not inserted in the MRTT-C head:
During the execution, the STanalyser display will show the torque and angle values, and the tightening
direction:
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Example for Job execution
Tightening program name.
Torque and Angle values. The arrow shows the tightening direction.
The arrow indicates the tightening direction (Clockwise or

Counterclockwise).
During the tightening operation, it starts blinking when torque goes over
the Cycle Start value, and return to steady at the end of the operation.
Blinking indicates that the tightening operation has started.
The batch count number is displayed on the right side of the bottom part
of the screen (for a Pset execution, not belonging to a Multistage or Job,
the batch count is not shown if the batch size is 1).
The first tightening of the batch is marked as 0.
The M: 0/3 indicates that the first Pset of the multistage is in execution.
The J: 0/2 indicates that the first tightening program (Pset or Multistage)
of the job is in execution.
If the tightening is Not OK, the batch number is not increased and it must
be repeated until the result is OK; if a Max coherent NOK result is defined
in the tightening program definition, when the number of Not OK results
reaches the maximum value the following message will be displayed:
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For each tightening operation, the LEDs indicator, buzzer and vibration devices will be activated
according to the selected tightening strategy. Refer to the Pset for Production and Residual chapter for
details.
Tightening results data are stored automatically in the STanalyser memory; see the Results Viewer
chapter for information on how to retrieve results with ToolsTalk BLM.
When executing a Job, if the Job is defined as Forced, the sequence of the Pset/Multistage is performed
automatically; if the Job is defined as Free, sub-selection of the Pset/Multistages composing the job can
be done using the STanalyser keyboard, by the Tag recognition function or by the Barcode reading.
See the chapter Setting the source for Pset/Multistage/Job selection.
At the end of the Job execution the following summary is displayed:
NOTE: every Pset/Multistage counts as 1 for the number of Results OK and Results NOK,
regardless of the fact that a Multistage may content many Psets, and regardless of the batch
number of each Pset/Multistage in the Job.
9.6 Tightening strategies for STanalyser Production
Production strategies can be divided into four main categories:
1. Tightening within torque limits
This is the easiest tightening method, simply applying the torque

within the limits.
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2. Tightening within torque and angle limits (tightening to a window)
This is a more accurate way to tighten, as we use additional

information (angle) during the tightening process.
Using this method you can detect possible problems on the joint:
Torque is correct, but angle is too short:

• Misalignment problem
• The hole is not completely threaded (or it is not deep enough)
• The bolt is stopped by oil in a dead hole
• There is dirt in the threads
• The threads are damaged
• The screw is already tightened
Angle is correct, but torque is too low:

• The thread may be stripped out
• The screw is too soft (tightened over yield)
• Unexpected low μ (friction coefficient)
3. Tightening with torque and additional angle rotation (torque + angle)
The bolt is first tightened to a certain torque and then it is further

tightened to a specific angle.
The goal is to stress the bolt over the yield point. Even with
differences in the angle the torque (causing clamping force) is quite consistent. Sometime the joint is
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specially designed and of course experiments have been done (joint analysis) to be sure that strain is far
away from the breaking point.
4. Tightening to elastic limits (yield)
The bolt is tightened until its elastic limit is reached.
This method is used when each bolt must achieve the maximum clamping force. This method is normally
seldom used in the car industry (example: connecting rods). It is more common in the aerospace industry.
These bolts are normally used in special applications and the shank of the bolt
is designed with a special thin section to be stretched (this bolt works as a
precise spring).
The next paragraphs explain in details how the STanalyser performs these tightening methods.
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9.6.1 Torque
This strategy guides the operator in reaching the desired target torque, without any angle reading.
Simply define the Cycle start, Minimum Torque, Target Torque and Maximum Torque, and the Change
Screw Torque.
Torque
Max. Torque
Target Torque
Min. Torque
Cycle start
Time
The green area identifies the OK result area.
If the torque goes over the “change screw” value a message appears on the STanalyser display advising
the operator to replace the screw.
The torque result is the maximum torque measured during the tightening.
The MRTT-C LEDs, buzzer and vibration devices are activated as follows:
Yellow LED Torque result between Cycle Start and Min. Torque.
Green LED Torque result between Min. Torque and Max Torque.
Red LED Torque result over Max. Torque.
NOTE: the result LED indicating the result of the tightening is activated only when the tightening operation is
completed.
First line of yellow LEDs Torque over 1st percentage.
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Second row of yellow LEDs Torque over 2sd percentage.
Third row of yellow LEDs Torque over 3rd percentage.
NOTE: the three rows of LEDs will be activated anyway if the torque goes over the Max. Torque value (normally
set higher than the 3rd percentage value).
Torque
Max. Torque
3rd percentage
2nd percentage
1st percentage
Time
Buzzer The beep emitted by the buzzer starts when the torque goes over the Cycle Start
value; it increases its signal when the 1st percentage, the 2nd percentage, the 3rd
percentage, and the Max torque are reached.
At the end of the tightening operation two more beeps inform the operator of the
end of the operation, and if the final result is in the red area, the buzzer signal
will stay steadily ON.
Vibration Activated together with the third row of LEDs, and remains active until the
torque applied is released.
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9.6.2 Torque (Control) / Angle (Monitor)

This strategy guides the operator in reaching the desired target torque and monitoring the angle.
The Start Final Angle parameter is the threshold from which to start angle measurement (normally set to
50% of the Target Torque).
Torque
Max. Torque
Target Torque
Min. Torque
Start Final Angle
Cycle start
Min. Angle Max. Angle Angle
The green area defines the OK result area.

If the torque goes over the “change screw” value a message appears on the STanalyser display advising
the operator to replace the screw.
Torque/angle results:
- If the torque/angle does not exceed the torque/angle limits, the result will be taken at the
torque peak or angle peak as specified in the Pset options.
- If the torque/angle goes over the limit, the result will be taken as follow:
Torque peak Torque peak
Angle peak Angle peak
Torque peak selected in the Pset options Angle peak selected in the Pset options
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Yellow LED Torque result between Cycle Start and Min. Torque, or torque between Min. Torque
and Max. Torque but angle under the Min. Angle.
If Measure torque/Angle at is set to Angle peak, the Start Final Angle value is used
instead of the Cycle Start.
Green LED Torque and angle results within the minimum and maximum limits.
Red LED Torque result over the Max. Torque or angle over Max. Angle.
completed.
First row of yellow LEDs Torque over 1st percentage.
Second row of yellow LEDs Torque over 2sd percentage.
Third row of yellow LEDs Torque over 3rd percentage; it is also activated if torque or angle over the
maximum value.
Torque
Max. Torque
3rd percentage
2nd percentage
1st percentage
Cycle start
Max. Angle Angle
percentage, and the Max torque are reached.
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9.6.3 Torque (Monitor) / Angle (Control)

This strategy guides to operator in reaching the desired target angle and monitoring torque.
Torque
Max. Torque
Min. Torque
Start Final Angle
Cycle start
Target Max. Angle Angle

Angle
This strategy is similar to Torque (Control) / Angle (Monitor); the Target Angle value is required instead
of the Target Torque, and the 3 rows of yellow LEDs come on when the 3 percentages of the Target Angle
are reached, instead of the Target Torque.
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Yellow LED Angle result between Cycle Start and Min. Angle, or torque between Min. Torque
and Max. Torque with angle under the Min. Angle.
If Measure torque/Angle at is set to Angle peak, the Start Final Angle value is
used instead of the Cycle Start.
Green LED Angle and torque results within the minimum and maximum limits.
Red LED Angle result over Max. Angle or torque result over Max. Torque.
completed.
First row of yellow LEDs Angle over 1st percentage.
Second row of yellow LEDs Angle over 2sd percentage.
Third row of yellow LEDs Angle over 3rd percentage; it is also activated if torque or angle over the
maximum value.
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Torque
Max. Torque
Cycle start
2nd percentage
Angle
1st percentage
3rd percentage
Max. Angle
percentage are reached.
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9.6.3.1 Torque + Angle Strategy
You can also achieve the Torque + Angle strategy using the Torque (Mon) / Angle (Contr) strategy: define
the Start Final Angle value as the torque value from which you want to start performing the “+ Angle” of
this strategy:
Torque
Max. Torque
Min. Torque
Start Final Angle
Angle
Target Angle
9.6.4 Torque (Control) / Angle (Control) OR
This strategy guides the operator in reaching the desired target torque and angle.
The Start Final Angle parameter is the threshold from which starting the angle measurement (normally set
to the 50% of the target torque).
Torque
Max Torque
Target Torque
Min Torque
Start Final Angle
Cycle start
Angle
Min. Angle
Target Angle
Max. Angle
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Yellow LED Angle result between Cycle Start and Min. Angle, or torque between Min. Torque
and Max. Torque with angle under the Min. Angle.
Green LED Torque and angle results within maximum and minimum limits.
Red LED Torque result over Max. Torque or angle result over Max. Angle.
completed.
First row of yellow LEDs Torque over 1st percentage (if Torque Peak is selected in the torque
parameter of the Pset definition).
Angle over 1st percentage (if Angle Peak is selected in the torque parameter
of the Pset definition).
Second row of yellow LEDs Torque over 2nd percentage (if Torque Peak is selected in the torque
Angle over 2nd percentage (if Angle Peak is selected in the torque parameter
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Third row of yellow LEDs Torque and Angle within the minimum and maximum limits; torque or angle
having reached the target value.
It is also activated if torque or angle over the maximum value.
Torque Torque
Max. Torque
Max. Torque
Target Torque
Target Torque
Min. Torque
2nd percentage Min. Torque
1st percentage
Cycle start
Cycle start Angle
Angle
Target Angle
2nd percentage
1st percentage
Min. Angle
Max. Angle
Target Angle
Max. Angle
Min. Angle
Torque Peak Angle Peak
value; it increases its signal when:
- Torque reaches 1st percentage
- Torque reaches 2nd percentage
- Torque and Angle within the minimum and maximum limits; torque or angle
- Max torque or Max Angle is reached.
will remain steadily ON.
If Angle Peak is selected in the torque parameter in the Pset definition, the
buzzer signal will work in the same way, but monitoring angle instead of torque.
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9.6.5 Torque (Control) / Angle (Control) AND
This strategy guides to operator in reaching the desired target torque and angle.
The Start Final Angle parameter is the threshold from which angle measurement starts (normally set to
50% of the target torque).
Torque
Max Torque
Target Torque
Min Torque
Start Final Angle
Cycle start
Min. Angle
Angle
Target Angle
Max. Angle
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Yellow LED Angle result between Cycle Start and Min. Torque, or torque between Min.
Torque and Max. Torque with angle under the Min. Angle.
Green LED Torque and angle results within maximum and minimum limits.
Red LED Torque result over Max. Torque or angle over Max. Angle.
completed.
First row of yellow LEDs Torque over 1st percentage (if Torque Peak is selected in the torque parameter of
the Pset definition).
Angle over 1st percentage (if Angle Peak is selected in the torque parameter
Second row of yellow LEDs Torque over 2nd percentage (if Torque Peak is selected in the torque
Angle over 2nd percentage (if Angle Peak is selected in the torque parameter
Third row of yellow LEDs Torque and Angle within the minimum and maximum limits; torque and angle
It is also activated if torque or angle over the maximum value.
Torque
Torque
Max. Torque
Max. Torque
Target Torque
Target Torque
2nd percentage
1st percentage
Cycle start Cycle start
Angle Angle
Target Angle
Max. Angle
2nd percentage
Target Angle
1st percentage
Max. Angle
Torque Peak Angle Peak

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value; it increases its signal when the 1st percentage, the 2nd percentage, the angle
and target values, and the Max torque are reached.
will be steady ON.
If Angle Peak is selected in the torque parameter in the Pset definition, the
buzzer signal will work in the same way, but monitoring angle instead of torque.
Vibration Activated together with the Green LED, and remains active until the torque
applied is released.
9.6.6 Yield Point
With this strategy the STanalyser detects the yield point automatically.
The torque limits specify the range in which the result is OK.
If the target angle (with its limits) is specified, after reaching the yield point this strategy will continue
tightening to the given angle.
NOTE: the Target Angle is defined from the yield point, while the Min. Angle and the Max.
Angle are defined from the Start Final Angle.
Using a target angle will be typically used when this strategy is used for tightening in production.
Torque
Yield point
Max. Torque
Min. Torque
Start final angle
Cycle start
Angle
Target Angle
Min. Angle
Max. Angle
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Torque result:
- If the yield point is detected and target angle is reached, the result of the test is taken at
the target angle.
- If the operator stops the tightening after the yield point but before reaching the target
angle, the torque result is the maximum value.
- If the torque goes over the Change Screw value, the yield point is no longer detected
and the torque result is the maximum torque.
Yellow LED Torque result between the Cycle Start and the Min. Torque value, or Min. Torque
or Max. Torque but the target has not reached.
Green LED Target Angle reached after yield point is detected (within torque and angle
limits).
First, second, and third row of Yield point is detected (within torque limits).
yellow LEDs
Buzzer Activated when torque goes over the Cycle Start value.
Increases its signal when the green LED is activated.
Vibration Activated together with the green LED, and remains active until the torque
applied is released.
9.6.6.1 Yield Point detection algorithm
To detect the yield point the following algorithm is used.
The torque/angle trace is sampled at 1 KHz.

The values Ti and Ai are calculated as moving average of 128 torque/angle samples measured by the
STanalyser. This means that each time a new value is acquired, the new Ti and Ai values are calculated:
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Torque Torque
T2 and A2
T3 and A3
T1 and A1
128 samples → Ti and Ai
Angle Angle
This filtering eliminates the noise from the trace:
torque / angle samples Ti and Ai values
A window of the last 10 Ti and Ai values is considered to calculate the following parameters:
10
- Sum of the torque values = ∑
i =1
Ti
10
- Sum of the angle values = ∑A
i =1
i
10
- Sum of torque values multiplied by angle values = ∑T × A
i =1
i i
10
- Sum of the square of the angle values = ∑
i =1
Ai2
From these terms calculated above, the linear regression is applied to obtain the gradient of the
torque/angle trace:
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⎛ 10 10 ⎞ ⎛ ⎛ 10 ⎞
2 ⎞
⎜ ⎟
⎜
⎜ ⎛ 10 ⎞ ∑ Ti × ∑ Ai ⎟
⎟ ⎜ ⎛ 10 ∑
⎜ Ai ⎟
⎞ ⎜⎝ i =1 ⎟⎠ ⎟
∑
α t =⎜ ⎜⎜ Ti × Ai ⎟⎟ − i =1
10
i =1
⎟ ⎜⎜ ∑
⎜ ⎜⎝ i =1
Ai ⎟⎟ −
2
10
⎟
⎟
⎜ ⎝ i =1 ⎠ ⎟ ⎠
⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎝ ⎠ ⎜ ⎟
⎝ ⎠
The gradient αt is recalculated with the linear regression each time a new sample is acquired, and the
average of 20 different values αt is calculated:
20
∑α
t =1
t
α average =
20
Each time a new sample is acquired, also this average is recalculated. If 30 consecutive values of this
αaverage (absolute value) are not greater than a threshold value of 0.2, and for 1 degree they maintain under
the 1.0 (absolute value), the yield point is considered as detected:
Torque
αaverage > 0.2
αaverage < 0.2
Angle
1 degree
α average < 0.2 for 30 consecutive samples, and maintain under 1.0 (absolute value) for 1 degree →
YIELD POINT
The yield point result given by the STanalyser is the first point when the αaverage goes below 0.2.
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9.6.7 Loose
This strategy is used to loosen a tightened screw. This is typically used in the Pset sequence of a
Multistage.
For example:
- Tighten the screw to 40 Nm
- Loosen the screw by 30°
- Tighten the screw to 50 Nm
If the Target Angle is left at zero, this strategy will automatically look for torque / angle values to detect if
the loosening process has been completed.
If a Target Angle value is specified, in order to consider the result as OK, loosening must reach the target
angle value; the torque result is measured at the specified Target Angle value.
Torque
Max Torque
Target Torque
Min Torque
Cycle start
Target Angle Angle
Yellow LED Torque over Cycle Start value.
Green LED Torque between Min. Torque and Max. Torque, and angle at Target Angle (if
Target Angle is not specified, angle at the necessary value to complete the
loosening operation).
Red LED Torque over Max. Torque.
First, second, and third row of Angle at Target Angle, or loosening completed if Target Angle is not specified.
yellow LEDs
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Buzzer Activated together with the 3 rows of yellow LEDs.
Vibration Activated together with the 3 rows of yellow LEDs, and remains active until the
9.7 Quality control strategies for STanalyser Residual
The quality control strategies are not the strategies used to tighten a screw; they are used to check
tightening operations already performed, through the residual torque check operation, or to study the
characteristics of a joint (Joint Analysis).
The strategies for evaluating residual torque check can be divided in two main categories:
• Breakaway: this measures the minimum torque to rotate the screw further.
• Residual Torque Peak: this simply measures the peak of the torque necessary to rotate the
screw further. The operator must stop as soon as the screw starts rotating.
• Loose and Retight: this loosens the screw for a certain degrees and measures the torque
necessary to tighten back the screw to the original position.
The paragraphs below describe in detail how the STanalyser Residual performs these strategies.
9.7.1 Yield Point (JOINT ANALYSIS)
This strategy is the same used for the yield point production strategy; in quality control you can use this to
evaluate the stiffness of a joint, extracting information about the yield point.
You need to specify the torque limits within which to look for the yield point (outside the limits the torque
trace in not analyzed).
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In joint analysis the target angle will be normally left set to zero, and the angle limits should be set in
order to define a wide area in which to look for the yield point (for instance, Min. Angle set to 0 and Max.
Angle set to 999 degrees).
Torque
Max Torque
Yield Point
Min Torque
Cycle start
Angle
At the end of the test the trace can be downloaded to analyze the joint in details.
The LEDs, buzzer and vibration devices are activated as follows:
Yellow LED Torque result between the Cycle Start and the Min. Torque value, or Min. Torque
or Max. Torque but the yield point has not been detected.
Green LED Yield point is detected (within torque limits).
First, second, and third row of Yield point is detected (within torque limits).
yellow LEDs
Buzzer Activated when the torque goes over the Cycle Start value.
Increase its signal when the yield point is detected.
Vibration Activated together with the green LED, and remains active for one second.
See the chapter Yield Point detection algorithm for the detail of the yield point algorithm.
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9.7.2 Residual Torque/Time
This strategy evaluates the residual torque on a joint, looking for the breakaway point of the Torque /
Time trace.
Torque Torque
Torque max. Torque max.
Torque min. Torque min.
Breakaway Breakaway
Cycle start
Time Cycle start
Time
Simply specify the torque limits within which to look for the breakaway point.
Since this strategy analyzes the torque trace as a function of time, it is very important that the operator
executes this operation with a single “steady” movement; the STanalyser automatically recognizes the
breakaway point at which the screw has started moving.
Torque result:
- If the breakaway point is detected (within the limits), the result of the test is OK and the
torque result is the detected breakaway.
- If the breakaway is not detected, the torque is the maximum value.
Therefore, if the maximum value falls into the limit, the torque result will be still OK,
but the overall result will be marked as Not OK.
- If the torque goes over the Change Screw value, the breakaway is no longer detected
You also need to set a Change Screw value: if during the residual torque check the operator goes over this
value, a message appears on the STanalyser display to indicate that the screw must be replaced with a new
one.
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Green LED Breakaway point is detected (within torque limits).
First, second, and third row of yellow LEDs Breakaway point is detected (within torque limits).
Increase its signal when the breakaway point is detected.
Vibration Activated together with the green LED, and remains active for
one second.
9.7.2.1.1 Breakaway detection algorithm
To detect the torque/time breakaway point the following algorithm is used:

The gradient αt of the torque/time trace is calculated with the linear regression each time a new sample is
acquired, and the average of 10 different values αt is calculated:
10
∑ αt
=1
α average = t
10
This αaverage is used to identify the breakaway point.
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CASE A:
Torque
αaverage > 0 Sometimes a very high static friction is built into the joint
Torque max (for instance, for no lubrication, conical seat). In that
case, as soon as the bolt moves, the torque decreases and
the real residual torque is lower than the peak torque
αaverage > 0 necessary to overcome the static friction.
αaverage < 0 The STanalyser algorithm monitors the αaverage; if it goes

Torque min
to a negative value, it waits until the αaverage goes back to
a positive value.
Start final angle
The point in which the αaverage goes back to a positive
value is considered as the breakaway torque.
Cycle start
Time
CASE B:
Torque
αaverage Normally during breakaway there is a rapid change

of the gradient of the of the torque/time function
when the bolt start moving.
Torque max
The STanalyser algorithm monitors the last 14
values αaverage: if all of them are decreasing, and the
Torque min
last one is less than the 40% of the first one, the
NOTE: when the algorithm detects the breakaway,
it waits anyway for 30 milliseconds in order to
monitor if the gradient goes to a negative value: in
that case the algorithm will continue analyzing the
torque/time trace as described in CASE A.
Cycle start
Time
How to set parameters:
- Cycle start: this is the point from where the torque is measured. Set to a low value, but
greater than the MRTT-C minimum load.
- Torque min: minimum breakaway value for having result OK.
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- Torque max: maximum breakaway value for having result OK.
For instance, if the bolt was tightened to 100 Nm and a MRTT-C with 150 Nm smartHEAD is used to
detect the breakaway point, it could be a proper setting:
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9.7.3 Residual Torque/Angle

This strategy evaluates the residual torque on a joint, looking for the breakaway point of the Torque /
Angle trace.
Since the torque/angle trace is less dependent on the operator’s movements, this is a more objective
method than the Breakaway Time method for measuring the breakaway point.
Torque Torque
Torque max.
Torque max.
Torque min.
Torque min.
Breakaway Start Final Angle Breakaway
Start Final Angle
Cycle start Cycle start
Angle Angle
As per the residual torque time, define the torque limits where the breakaway point is considered as OK in
the result.
The Start Final Angle, which must be greater than the Cycle start; defines the point from which the
STanalyser algorithm starts analyzing the torque/angle trace. Below that all is ignored; therefore, this
parameter set a threshold useful to filter all the noise it could be present at low torque value, and which
could be detected as a false breakaway point
Torque result:
- If the breakaway point is detected, the result is associated to the breakaway point; the
test is OK if the breakaway falls between the limits.
- If the breakaway is not detected, the torque is the maximum value.
Therefore, if the maximum value falls into the limit, the torque result will be still OK,
but the overall result will be marked as Not OK.
- If the torque goes over the Change Screw value, the breakaway is no longer detected
You can set also a Change Screw value: if the operator goes over this value during the residual torque
check, a message appears on the STanalyser display to indicate that the screw must be replaced with a new
one.
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Green LED Breakaway point is detected (within torque limits).
First, second, and third row of yellow LEDs Breakaway point is detected (within torque limits).
Buzzer Activated when the torque goes over Cycle Start value.
Increase its signal when the breakaway point is detected.
one second.
9.7.3.1.1 Breakaway detection algorithm
To detect the torque/angle breakaway point the following algorithm is used:

The gradient αt of the torque/angle trace is calculated with the linear regression each time a new sample is
acquired, and the average of 6 different values αt is calculated:
6
∑α
t =1
t
α average =
6
This αaverage is used to identify the breakaway point.
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CASE A:
Torque
αaverage > 0 Sometimes a very high static friction is built into the joint
Torque max (for instance, for no lubrication, conical seat). In that
case, as soon as the bolt moves, the torque decreases and
the real residual torque is lower than the peak torque
αaverage > 0 necessary to overcome the static friction.
αaverage < 0 The STanalyser algorithm monitors the αaverage; if it goes

Torque min
to a negative value, it waits until the αaverage goes back to
a positive value.
Start final angle
The point in which the αaverage goes back to a positive
value is considered as the breakaway torque.
Cycle start
Angle
CASE B:
Torque
αaverage Normally during breakaway there is a rapid change

of the gradient of the of the torque/angle function
when the bolt start moving.
Torque max
The STanalyser algorithm monitors the last 10
values αaverage: if all of them are decreasing, and the
Torque min
last one is less than the 50% of the first one, the
NOTE: when the algorithm detects the breakaway,
it waits anyway for 0.5 degree in order to monitor if
the gradient goes to a negative value: in that case
Start final angle
the algorithm will continue analyzing the
torque/angle trace as described in CASE A.
Cycle start
Angle
How to set parameters:
- Cycle start: this is the point from where the torque is measured. Set to a low value, but
greater than the MRTT-C minimum load.
- Start final angle: Set this value between Cycle Start and Torque Min.
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- Torque min: minimum breakaway value for having result OK.

- Torque max: maximum breakaway value for having result OK.
For instance, if the bolt was tightened to 100 Nm and a MRTT-C with 150 Nm smartHEAD is used to
detect the breakaway point, it could be a proper setting:
Torque
Angle
In the torque/angle trace, the torque

will be left to zero until when torque
reaches the Start Final Angle (50
Nm). The circle on the trace indicates
the detected breakaway point.
If the breakaway point falls outside
the torque limits, it will be marked as
Break away
Not OK with .
Start final angle
Cycle start
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9.7.4 Residual Torque/Peak
This strategy evaluates the residual torque on a joint as the peak of the torque necessary to rotate the screw
further.
Since it does not recognize the breakaway point automatically, this is a less objective method for
evaluating residual torque; it may be used in cases in which the residual torque/time or torque/angle
methods cannot be performed.
Torque
Max Torque
Torque Peak
Min Torque
Cycle start Angle
Simply specify the torque limits within which to look for the breakaway point.
If the Target Angle is not specified, the angle result will be marked as Not Applicable.
If you specify a Target Angle value, the torque result will be measured at the specified angle (starting
from the Start final angle) instead of the torque peak:
Torque
Max Torque
Torque Peak
Min Torque
Start final angle

Cycle start
Angle
You also need to set a Change Screw value: if the operator goes over this value, a message appears on the
STanalyser display to indicate that the screw must be replaced with a new one.
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Green LED Peak within torque limits and angle at Target Angle (if Target
Angle is specified).
First, second, and third row of yellow LEDs Activated together with the green LED.
Increase its signal when the peak is detected.
one second.
9.7.5 Loose and Retight
Breakaway is by far the best and most commonly used method. But, when a bolt has been tightened some
time ago and there is rust or other conditions which could increase static torque, the suggested evaluation
method is to loosen the bolt and re-tighten it back to the original position.
Loosening: Retightening:
Torque Torque
Angle Angle
Target angle Target angle
Specify the torque limits. The residual torque result is the torque at the end of the retightening operation
(measured at the target angle).
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The Target Angle is usually set to a few degrees; if it is set too high, torque during the opening phase
could go under the cycle start value; in that case, the angle counting would stop, making the test
impossible.
You can set also a Change Screw value: if the operator goes over this value during retightening, a
message appears on the STanalyser display to indicate that the screw must be replaced with a new one.
Yellow LED Torque over Cycle Start value during loosening.
Green LED Retightening completed (within torque limits).
First, second, and third row of yellow LEDs Target Angle reached during loosening.
Buzzer One signal when the Target Angle reached during loosening.
One signal when retightening is completed (within the torque
limits).
one second.
9.8 STanalyser Production and Residual settings
9.8.1 STanalyser Display Language


(The language can be set also by the ToolsTalk BLM).
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9.8.2 STanalyser Date and Time

menu:
9.8.3 Maximum transducer overload

Enter the Settings → Transducer Over from the STanalyser main menu to define the maximum overload
for the transducers connected to the STanalyser:
NOTE: this function is active only in the track and peak menus of the Free Mode.

110%.
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Press the OK button on the STanalyser display to exit this error window.
9.8.4 Diagnostic
This menu starts the diagnostic procedure. The STanalyser Production and Residual permits also a
diagnostic function for the MRTT-C. See the STanalyser Diagnostic chapter for details of this function.
9.8.5 STanalyser controller setup
In the Controller section of the STanalyser Map you can access the STanalyser settings:
9.8.5.1 Configuration
By selecting the Configuration submenu the following window will appear:
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9.8.5.1.1 Settings STanalyser name
Device Name Name which will be reported in the STanalyser Map.
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9.8.5.1.2 Settings STanalyser date and time

Date and time appearing on the main menu of the display. This date and
time are associated to the tightening results and traces.
Date and time device

Click on to align the STanalyser date and time to the date and time of
your PC connected to the device.
9.8.5.1.3 Enabling Tool Recognition
Enables the tool recognition and TAG writer functions on the MRTT-
C. When enabled, a tightening program will be not started if an end
fitting tool with RFID TAG is not plugged into the MRTT-C.
NOTE: if disabled, the torque and angle correction coefficients

Tag enabled
possibly defined into the TAG of the end fitting tool will be not
considered during the tightening (see TAG Writer). This means that if
an extension is used with TAG disabled, the correction coefficients
will need to be specified in the Pset Options).
9.8.5.1.4 Enabling MRTT-C Vibration Device
Device vibration Enables the vibration device on the MRTT-C.
9.8.5.1.5 Enabling STanalyser Free Mode
Free Mode enabled Enables the free mode function on the main menu of the STanalyser.
9.8.5.1.6 Enabling STanalyser Settings menu
Menu settings enabled Enables the Settings on the main menu of the STanalyser.
9.8.5.1.7 Enabling MRTT-C illuminating Light
Device light on Enables the illuminating light device on the MRTT-C.
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9.8.5.1.8 Enabling STanalyser buzzer
Device sounds on Enables the buzzer device on the STanalyser.
9.8.5.1.9 Enabling warning message for Job skip
Enables the confirmation message before skipping a Pset/Multistage

Job skip confirm availability during the Job execution.
9.8.5.1.10 Enabling Pset/Multistage/Job grouping in Prog. Mode
If active, when accessing the Prog. Mode menu the Psets,

Multistages and Jobs are grouped into 3 different folders:
Group menu enabled
If this option is disabled, the second screen will be not shown, and all
the Pset, Multistage and Job will appear together in the same list.
9.8.5.1.11 Enabling the result confirmation
This parameter is not active in this software version.

Results confirmation option
9.8.5.1.12 Set batch increment options
Selects if the batch number for a Pset/Multistage is incremented only

if the result is OK, or if it is incremented anyway, regardless of the
Batch increment condition
result (OK + NOK).
9.8.5.1.13 Enabling STanalyser automatic shutdown
Sets the timeout for automatic shutdown when the STanalyser is

switched on but not being used.
Automatic shutdown timeout
Leave it set to zero to disable automatic shutdown.
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9.8.5.1.14 Enabling STanalyser general display timeout
This option defines how long the display will show the information
before going into the next screen; it is applied to all those situations
when the STanalyser will continue to the next step without requiring
the operator to press a button on the keyboard.
For example, this value will define how long the low battery warning
will be displayed before continuing the operation.
General display timeout
The valid value of the parameter is 0.0 to 6.0. The value 0.0 means no
timeout. In that case, to proceed to the next screen the OK button
must be pressed on the keyboard.
NOTE: the default value is 1.5. It is recommended to not set the

value to low; a message may result unreadable otherwise.
9.8.5.1.15 Setting the source for Pset/Multistage/Job selection
Source program This setting defines the way in which you select a Pset /Multistage/Job.
Keyboard: manual Pset/multistage selection, from the Prog. Mode menu on the
display.
TAG: automatic Pset/Multistage selection with tool recognition. Ensure that the Tag
enabled flag is activated.
NOTE: a Job cannot be selected with this function; therefore, if this
method is used to select the various Pset/Multistage, the Job function on
the STanalyser cannot be used.
Bar Code: automatic Pset/Multistage/Job selection with bar code reading. If a

Pset/Multistage has the same barcode as a Job, the Job has priority and will be
executed first. See the chapter Identifier for details of this working mode.
When Bar Code is selected, the Prog. Mode in the main menu is not shown.
NOTE: a Job cannot be selected with this function; therefore, if this
method is used to select the various Pset/Multistage, the Job function on
the STanalyser cannot be used.
QATnode: not active in this software version.
API: Pset/Multistage/Job selected by API interface.
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Sub source job If the Job has been defined as Free, this specifies how to select the Pset/Multistage
of the Job. Choose between Keyboard, TAG, Bar Code, or API.
If the Job has been defined as Forced, the Pset/Multistage are executed in the given
order (specified in the Job definition), and this setting does not affect job execution.
9.8.5.1.16 Setting the STanalyser display language
Select the language of the STanalyser menu. This is also possible

Device language from the STanalyser Settings menu.
9.8.5.1.17 Setting the STanalyser date format
Select between European and American format.

This will be applied to the date appearing on the STanalyser main
Device date format
menu.
9.8.5.2 Information
This window provides some general information about serial number, STanalyser type and firmware
version, and battery charge status:
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9.8.5.3 LED settings
In this area is possible to customize the thresholds for the 3 rows of yellow LEDs on the MRTT-C; during
a tightening operation (in Torque or Angle) the 3 rows of LEDs are illuminated when the torque or angle,
depending on the tightening strategy, reaches certain percentages of the target value.
By setting the 3 thresholds in the Common settings window, these will be applied to all the tightening
strategies in which the 3 rows of LEDs are activated on the base of these percentages (for instance, this is
not applied to the Yield Point strategies, where all the LEDs are activated together when the yield point is
detected):
Use the mouse, or the LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the PC keyboard, to set the values and click on Apply
to save.
In the Custom settings window is possible to define different thresholds for the various tightening
strategies:
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By using the mouse or the LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the PC keyboard, set the values and click on Apply
to save.
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9.8.5.4 Memory
From this menu is possible to set the options for saving the tightening traces, to define the minimum load
default value, and to delete the objects stored into the STanalyser RBU and memory.
9.8.5.4.1 Traces settings
In the Configuration →Traces settings menu, you can customize the number and size of the tightening
traces saved in the STanalyser memory. By decreasing the number of traces manageable, the maximum
length of each trace (Corresponding duration) increases. These are the options available:
Number or Traces Maximum length of each trace (second)
10 30
5 60
3 90
2 150
1 300
The default value is 10 traces, maximum 30 seconds length each.
NOTE: when decreasing the number of traces manageable, the traces possibly stored in the
STanalyser memory will be deleted.
Click on Apply to store the setting.
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9.8.5.4.2 Deleting RBU objects
In the Configuration → Reset menu, it is possible to delete objects from the STanalyser memory:
Delete RBU objects Delete all the Psets/Multistages/Jobs (and Type 1 strings of the identifiers) from
the RBU.
NOTE: if the tightening programs are not saved in a .sta file, with this operation
all of them will be deleted with no chance to restore them any longer.
Delete results Erase all of the results stored into the STanalyser memory.
Delete Traces Erase all of the traces stored into the STanalyser memory.
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9.8.5.5 Ethernet configuration
From this menu it is possible to configure the network parameters to connect the STanalyser with
ToolsTalk BLM. See the Connecting to the STanalyser chapter for details.
9.8.5.6 Diagnostic
This menu accesses the report of the diagnostic activities performed on the unit. See the STanalyser
Diagnostic chapter for details.
9.8.6 Tool setup
The Tool section of the STanalyser Map accesses the MRTT-C information and TAG number
programming:
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9.8.6.1 Information
This window provides some information about the MRTT-C currently on the STanalyser:
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Serial number Serial number of the MRTT-C.
Calibration value Calibration value of the MRTT-C currently connected to the STanalyser.
Cell sensitivity (gain) Transducer gain (set to 2, or 0.8, or 0.59).
Span Value set by factory to 100%, or 120%, or 150%, or 200%.

This value, multiplied by the Calibration value, gives the MRTT-C capacity.
Min. Load Minimum torque value readable from the MRTT-C connected to the
STanalyser.
Transducer capacity Maximum torque value applicable. This is normally slightly higher than the
nominal capacity marked on the MRTT-C.
Cell zero value Zero factory value for the torque transducer.
Cell zero date Last calibration date of the MRTT-C.
Gyroscope present This flag is automatically enabled if the current smartHEAD plugged into the
MRTT-C has the gyroscope installed. If yes, the next two fields are also
shown.
Gyroscope zero value Zero factory value for the gyroscope (inside smartHEAD).
Gyroscope zero time Last calibration date of the gyroscope.
9.8.6.2 TAG Writer
The MRTT-C features the reading/writing function of the end fitting tool TAG.
Reading the TAG number can be used to automatically select the Pset/Multistage to be executed (see the
Setting the source for Pset/Multistage/Job selection chapter), or to check that the proper end fitting tool is
used during Pset/Multistage execution.
From this window you can write the TAG number of the end fitting tool currently mounted on the MRTT-
C:
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TAG number of the end fitting

tool present in the MRTT-C
NOTE: while accessing the TAG Writer window, the STanalyser LOG Viewer window is
automatically enabled. After having closed the TAG writer window, close manually the log
window if not needed.
9.8.6.2.1 Reading the TAG number
When this window is opened, the TAG number connected to the MRTT-C is read and its number is
displayed in the figure. The refresh button allows to refresh the reading.
9.8.6.2.2 Writing the TAG number
To write a new value in the TAG, simply edit the TAG value field and click on Set.
9.8.6.2.3 Torque and Angle correction coefficients
The end fitting tool allows to store two coefficients to correct the torque and angle reading. These
coefficients are used to correct the torque and angle measure when an extension is used on the MRTT-C.
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NOTE: these coefficients are not considered in the Free Mode.

They are also not considered if the tool recognition function on the STanalyser is disabled.
Torque and Angle correction

coefficients
When using an extension, the black end fitting tool should be welded to the extension in
order to maintain the automatic tool recognition.
If these two coefficients are already known, simply write them in this window and click on Set to store
them in the RFID TAG of the end fitting tool plugged into the smartHEAD. The Angle coefficient is
referred to a Torque nominal, which must specified together with the coefficient. The Torque Nominal is
the torque value at which the bending angle has been measured.
If these two coefficients are not already known, see the chapter Appendix A – Calculating correction
coefficients for MRTT-C extensions for the detailed procedure to calculate them. The Start c.c.a.
procedure option is not active in this software version.
NOTE: it is also possible to define these coefficients in the Pset parameters (see the Pset
Options) instead of writing them in the end fitting tool TAG. This can be used when you use an
extension without the black end fitting tool.
In general, when defining the coefficients in the Pset parameters, leave the Torque Correction
Coefficient set to 1, and the Angle Correction Coefficient set to 0, in the RFID TAG of the end
fitting tool; if different values are specified, the STanalyser will correct torque and angle reading
considering all of them (the two torque correction coefficients will be multiplied, while the two
angle correction coefficients will be summed).
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9.8.6.2.4 Compatibility between different end fitting tools
Only the following type of end fitting tool is supported by the MRTT-C:
Short RFID TAG
NOTE: if this tool is already used by the LINEwrench, it is not read by the MRTT-C/STanalyser.
However, once it has been written with the TAG writer function, it can be read and used by the
STanalyser; when this is done the tool will no longer work with the LINEwrench.
It is not possible to use old end fitting tools designed for the LINEwrench:
Long RFID TAG
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Identifier STanalyser User Guide
10 Identifier
NOTE: this chapter is applicable only to the STanalyser Production and Residual versions.
The Identifier section describes the identifier concept, functions and settings.
An identifier, or barcode string, can be used for example to select Psets or Multistages or Jobs, identify
motor vehicles (VIN) and other work pieces, variants, and operators. The tightening result can then be
saved together with this information.
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10.1 Identifier concepts

There are three ways to use the identifier function, all of which may be used independently of each other:
To select a Pset/Multistage or Job through scanning a barcode string (only Type 1).
To create a work order for identification of, for example, work pieces connected to a tightening.
To store additional information on the tightening result.
An identifier (barcode) string can have different standards and lengths. It can be scanned and stored as it
is, but the STanalyser can also be configured to identify parts of the string. These parts are called
significant strings.
The Type 1 identifier can be configured for selection of Pset/Multistage or Job in addition to being stored
as additional information on the tightening result or being selected in a work order.
The Type 2, Type 3 and Type 4 identifiers can be stored as additional information to the tightening result
or be selected in a work order.
A significant string is a set of characters within a barcode string that can be defined.
The significant positions are the positions where the significant strings are located.
A work order consists of different types of identifiers (Type 1 is mandatory). It is configured when the
STanalyser should receive identifiers in a predefined order. An identifier not included in the work order is
called an Optional identifier. An optional identifier must not be identical to an identifier included in the
work order.
The Result part is additional information stored together with each tightening result. This information can
come from one or more of the defined identifier types independently. The additional information from the
result parts is displayed in the Result Viewer.
Example:
An airbag is mounted in a car.

Type 1 represents the airbag which can be of different
variants that need different Psets. Type 2 represents the car
(VIN) and type 3 identifies the workstation.
A work order is configured where Type 2 (VIN) and type 3
(workstation) have to be scanned before type 1 (airbag).
Each tightening result from the Psets listed under type 1 is stored with the VIN, the airbag ID, and the
workstation ID.
The STanalyser will show the Work order on the display, and the Result viewer will shows the tightening
result.
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10.2 Identifier prerequisites and details
Prerequisites for significant strings:

- 50 significant strings can be set for type 1.
- A string can only be added once in Type 1.
- A Pset, Multistage or Job ID can be added to any string of type 1.
- The number of characters in the significant string (for example 10) must be the same as the number of
significant positions.
- The length can be max 100 characters.
- Only numbers and capitols letters are accepted.
Type Max scanned Max significant Max significant Max stored
characters positions strings characters
Type 1 100 50 200 25
Type 2 100 50 1 25
Type 3 100 50 1 25
Type 4 100 50 1 25
Prerequisites for incoming data:

- Identifiers can only be read by the STanalyser barcode reader.
Prerequisites for result parts:
- The information from the identifier types can be displayed in the result parts independently of result part
number. For example, all result parts can display information from Type 1.
- A work order must be completed before the STanalyser stores the accepted identifiers in the result and
selects the next Pset/Multistage or Job.
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10.3 Configuration of identifier functions
10.3.1 Configuring identifiers
The procedure for setting identifiers differs between identifier types 1 and types 2, 3 and 4. Always start
with Type 1.
Click on the Identifier icon in the STanalyser map or in the main tool bar:
Select Device scanner as the input source, or OFF, to enable or disable the various barcode types; type 1
is mandatory.
Set the Length for each type; if not specified, there is no length check.
Click on Set to open the following pop-up window for significant position setup:
Mark the significant positions for the identifier. The positions can be selected freely. Click on OK.
To define the significant string for identifier Type 1, click on Set Strings.
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Double-click to associate a Job with

the identifier string
Click on Add row and enter the identifier string to add a string to be associated with a Pset/Multistage/Job.
Click on Remove row to delete a row, and use the arrows in the tool bar to move the selected row.
For each Identifier string, double-click a box to select Pset, Multistage or Job for each string.
NOTE: the same Pset/Multistage/Job can be associated with different identifier strings, while
each identifier string must be different from all the others.
NOTE: if the barcode reading is required for the Pset/Multistage, and is not the source program, it
is possible to specify only the Length without any Significant positions and Significant strings. In
this case, to start the Pset/Multistage the STanalyser will be required to scan any barcode of the
defined length:
If not desired, the length may also be left undefined (-); in this case any
barcode reading will be accepted.
When finished, click on OK.
Click Store to save the settings, or continue with:

• Configuring a new type of identifier
• Configuring a work order
• Configuring Result parts
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10.3.2 Configuring a work order
Add identifier types to the work order, and arrange the correct order using the arrow buttons.
NOTE: Identifier type 1 must always be included in the work order
Moves the selected identifier type.
Moves all identifier types.
Shift up the selected identifier type in

the Work order.
Shift down the selected identifier type

in the Work order.
The identifier types added to the Work order will be mandatory to start the Pset/Multistage/Job, and will
need to be scanned by the STanalyser in the order specified here; the identifier types left as Optional will
be left as optional.
10.3.3 Configuring result parts
In the result part area is possible to select which identifier types, or which portions of them, must be
included in the tightening results.
Four result parts are available; for each one, set the identifier type source and the significant positions to
be considered.
In the example shown in the figure, the first and second result part take a portion of the identifiers type 1
and 2; Identifier type 3 is split into result part 3 (first 4 characters) and result part 4 (last 4 characters).
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When a Job is selected by barcode reading, the Result part 1 can be associated to the identifier string
starting the Job, for all the Pset composing the Job. See Job Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata
trovata..
The result parts will be associated with barcode, barcode 2, barcode 3 and barcode 4 in the Result Viewer.
10.3.4 Printing identifier strings
Once the identifiers have been defined, a useful tool allows generation of a printout of the identifiers.
Click on Print strings identifiers to generate the following preview (available only for strings not
exceeding 50 characters):
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Maximum 50 characters for

printing in this page
If the identifier has more characters than specified in the Significant strings, or if the identifier length is
not specified, the unspecified characters are automatically filled in with an X in this printout.
The commands on the toolbar allow to print out or export this page:
Print the page.

Export the page to an Excel file (export to PDF is active but does not support the
barcode font).
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10.4 Scanning identifiers with STanalyser
Taking the set of the identifiers shown in the previous paragraph, here is the sequence needed to start a
Pset/Multistage/Job by reading the identifiers.
NOTE: the source program for the STanalyser must be set to Barcode.
Identifiers
Work order
With the STanalyser in the main menu, scan the first identifier (Type 2 in this example) in the specified
working order:
The STanalyser display will show that the first identifier (Type 2) in the given working order has been
read. Scan the next identifier:
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The STanalyser display will show that the second identifier (Type 3) in the given working order has been
read.
Scan the optional identifier (the optional identifier can be scanned anytime in the working order
sequence):
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The STanalyser display will also show that the optional identifier (Type 4) has been read:
To start the Pset/Multistage/Job, simply scan one of the Type 1 barcodes:
After having scanned the Type 1 barcode, the STanalyser will automatically start the associated
Pset/Multistage/Job.
NOTE: by pressing the CL button on the STanalyser keyboard during the identifier reading
sequence, the STanalyser will exit to the main menu and cancel the readings already done; by
pressing the OK button on the keyboard, the STanalyser will exit to the main menu without
canceling the readings already done, allowing to continue the identifiers reading.
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11 Results Viewer
Click on the Results viewer icon to retrieve the results from the STanalyser.
The STanalyser can store up to 5000 results; when the memory is full the new results will overwrite the
oldest results stored.
Select/deselect all the tests
Select manually the tests
Search / filter
functions
Select what you wish to review and click on OK. The following window will be shown:
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Click on a column to sort the results according to the column name.

All of the information related to the tightening operation is displayed in the various columns.
Here are the most important fields:
Pset number For STanalyser without RBU, this number is automatically set to
65532 for click wrench test, 65533 for power tool test, 65534 for
peak test and 65531 for pulse tool test.
For STanalyser with RBU, this is the Pset number as defined in the
Pset data.
Status This is the global status of the test. It is OK when the result has
been detected according to the thresholds and limits specified, and
if the torque will not exceed the maximum transducer overload.
Torque Status These fields indicate the result for the torque. If the result is within
the torque limits (for STanalyser without RBU within the
transducer maximum overload, defined into the
STanalyser Tool Crib Settings menu), the status will be OK.

If the Check Type in the Pset parameters is set to Angle, the torque
status will be marked as OK regardless the torque is inside or
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outside the torque limits specified in the Pset.
If the torque goes over the maximum transducer overload the result
will be marked as HIGH.
Angle Status These fields indicate the result for the angle. If the result is within
the angle limits the status will be OK.
If the Check Type in the Pset parameters is set to Torque, the angle
status will be marked as OK regardless the angle is inside or
outside the torque limits specified in the Pset.
This is applicable only for STanalyser Tool Crib T/A.
Result number Progressive number automatically assigned by the STanalyser to

every tightening result.
Min value: 1
Max value: 5000
When 5000 results are stored in the STanalyser memory, the new
results will overwrite the oldest starting from result number 1.
Strategy Type of test executed.
Torque result and Angle results Torque and angle values measured by the STanalyser.
Date / Time Fields indicating the date and time of the tightening operation. Date
and time are taken from the date and time set on the STanalyser
Batch status If the batch size is left to zero, the Batch status will be always OK.
If the batch size is set to one or more, the Batch status is OK when
all the Psets of the batch are OK.
Unit of Measurement Unit of measurement.
Result detailed This field can be very helpful. It explains the reason for a Not OK
test. The field is available only for STanalyser Tool Crib versions.
Some fields (for example: Barcode, Barcode 2, Barcode 3, Barcode 4) are available only for STanalyser
Production and Residual versions.
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11.1 Export results to Excel
Select/deselect
all the tests
Select manually the
tests to be exported
Select the tests to be exported or saved, and using the command Open with Excel and Save to File you
can open this table with Excel and save the results in an Excel (.xls) file, or in a .csv file, or in a .XML
file.
NOTE: the .CSV file is formatted with the semicolon (;) as field separator.
If the .CSV file is not opened automatically with Excel, from the Excel menu select Data →
Import Data, select the .CSV file, and select the “semicolon” option in the import wizard:
11.2 Create report
This selection is not available

for STanalyser Production and
Residual versions
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Using the command Show report the following report will be created:
Click here to show the

additional commands to
save / export the report.
The report changes according to the STanalyser version. In the figure above is shown the report for the
STanalyser without RBU. In the Tool Crib T and Tool Crib T/A versions the results are grouped per
batches; if the batch was not enabled, results are be shown anyway, but the header fields will be marked as
Not Applicable (N.A.).
The report can be printed, or exported to a PDF, RFT, XLS, TXT or TIFF file.
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Traces viewer STanalyser User Guide
12 Traces viewer
Click on the traces viewer icon to retrieve the traces from the STanalyser.
Per default, the STanalyser can store up to 10 traces 30 s maximum length each; when the memory is full,
the new traces will overwrite the oldest traces stored. It is possible to change the default settings to store
less traces with bigger size. See the paragraph Memory inside chapter STanalyser Production and
Residual settings.
12.1 View one Trace
Select the trace to view by clicking on the bar in the top part of the window:
Select the trace Trace of the last tightening
Graph Toolbar
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The trace related to the last tightening operation executed by the STanalyser is marked as LAST.
In the Traces, Limits and Results areas it is possible to select what to display on the graph:
Select what to view on the

graph
Torque max. limit
Result
Trace
Torque min. limit
It is possible to select the Torque/Time, Angle/Time or Torque/Angle graphs.

If limits and results are enabled, they will appear in the graph; the Result indicates on the trace the point in
which the result is taken. If the result is Not OK, it will be marked with a red X:
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To zoom in on a section of the trace, simply select the desired area with the mouse:
Select the area to Right click to navigate in

zoom in the zoom trace
While zoom in, to navigate the graph right click on the trace and move the mouse pointer on the graph.
To zoon out to the whole trace, press the left button on the mouse, move the cursor up/leftward, and
release the left button:
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2. Move up/leftward and release click
1. Click anywhere in the trace area
The Trace parameters window displays detailed information on the trace:
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To evaluate the trace in details, click on Show cursor to activate the cursor on the graph.
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Show Cursor
Cursor
Trace data at the cursor

position
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12.2 Copy, Print and Export a Trace
Some useful commands are available in the graph toolbar:
Print the trace.
Copy the trace to the clipboard.

Export trace as image:
Select the format to be exported, the size and options, then click on
Save... to export the trace.
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12.3 Traces Comparison

This feature allows to overlap the traces for a comparison of the tightening operations.
Click on Trace comparison to open the comparison window:
Select the traces to compare
Select on the left side of the screen the traces you wish to compare.
Select the type of graph (Torque/Time, Angle/Time, or Torque/Angle) using the Traces scroll window
The selected traces are displayed in the graph. You can hide the selected curve using the selection box
displayed under the graph.
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Select the type of graph
Traces parameters Hide / Display the traces
In the Traces parameters window all the parameters and results of the traces are displayed. Click on the +
or – icons to expand or collapse the nodes.
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By enabling Highlight trace it is possible to highlight a trace in the graph:
Enable Highlight trace
Select the trace to

highlight
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Working with Torque Supervisor STanalyser User Guide
13 Working with Torque Supervisor
Minimum version of Torque Supervisor required: 4.4
STanalyser types supported: Tool Crib T and Tool Crib T/A

Minimum STanalyser firmware version required: 3.0
When the STanalyser is used with Torque Supervisor, one route of tests can be created and transferred to
the STanalyser by Torque Supervisor. The STanalyser will only execute the tests and Torque Supervisor
will download then the test results.
In this application the tests results are expected to be retrieved by Torque Supervisor. However, it will be
still possible to review the results with ToolsTalk BLM (before transferring them from Torque
Supervisor). In any case, the Pset should be not modified with ToolsTalk BLM when the STanalyser is
used with Torque Supervisor.
NOTE: when the STanalyser gets programmed by Torque Supervisor, all of the Pset and Tools,
and results stored in the STanalyser memory are deleted. Connect the STanalyser to ToolsTalk
BLM and save tightening programs (in the .sta file) and results if you wish to keep a backup.
NOTE: in this application, the ToolsTalk BLM can be optional. However, not purchasing it, will
not allow the user to access all of the STanalyser settings defined trough ToolsTalk BLM.
The operation flow is the following:
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In Torque Supervisor, create the tools and/or tools linked to joints (operations), and enable the tool
tests.
Create a test route for the STanalyser. Define STanalyser and make settings.
***refer to the Torque Supervisor User Guide for details***
Connect STanalyser with PC with Torque Supervisor. Ensure that you are connecting a
STanalyser matching the serial number specified in Torque Supervisor.
From Torque Supervisor, program the STanalyser with the route of tests.
***Note: this operation will delete all tightening programs and results from STanalyser memory***
Disconnect the STanalyser from the PC.

Execute tests with STanalyser. See next paragraph for details.
Connect again STanalyser to the PC.
From Torque Supervisor, retrieve tests results from STanalyser.
***Note: this operation will delete from the STanalyser memory all the results stored***
View results and reports in the statistics inside the

Statistics of Torque Supervisor.
Some STanalyser settings for this mode are defined into the Torque Supervisor settings. Please refer to the
Torque Supervisor User Guide for a full description of the settings and the details of the operations
required for this operation mode. To connect to Torque Supervisor trough the network, the ToolsTalk
BLM is necessary to set the IP address of the STanalyser (see the chapter Connecting to the STanalyser
for details).
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13.1 Test execution

Once the route is programmed by Torque Supervisor, the STanalyser is automatically set for having the
Route menu enabled (and the Tools menu disabled) in the main menu:
Select Route to enter the route menu:
List of tools belonging to

the route.
NOTE: if the route is “forced”, this window is not shown and the test of the tools will
be started automatically, in the order specified in Torque Supervisor.
Select one tool and click on OK on the STanalyser keyboard. A window with the associated Pset is shown:
Click on the OK button on the STanalyser keyboard to start the test on the tool. The test execution window
is the same of the one for testing a tool when not using the Route mode:
The number of tests to

This figure shows the be executed, and the
tests execution for Tool selection between
Crib T/A version. The Statistic Control or Cm-
Tool Crib T will perform Cmk test is defined into
the test in the same way, Torque Supervisor.
but showing statistics
instead of the angle.
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NOTE: if this window is exit before the batch is completed, all the partial results will
be not saved and not exported back to Torque Supervisor, and the whole batch must
be started again (however, if retrieving the result will ToolsTalk BLM all of them will
be present)
After each set of tests for the various tools composing the route is completed, the Route window is
updated:
- V: test completed with Number of tools tested

OK result with OK result.
- X: test completed with
Not OK result
Number of tools tested

over the total number of
tools composing the
route.
Once all the tools are tested, the message “Route Completed” is shown:
Once the route is completed, test results can be downloaded from the STanalyser to Torque Supervisor.
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13.1.1 Route of Statistic Control tests
When in Torque Supervisor the test type of the route is set to Statistic Control, at the end of the test on
each tool the result of the test is shown (if the “show test summary” option is not disabled in Torque
Supervisor):
Corrective action
Test OK Test Not OK
In case of Not OK result, the STanalyser shows the corrective action to be taken to fix the tool.
To exit this menu and continue to execute the route, click on the CL button on the STanalyser keyboard
To see the details of the result, click on the OK button on the STanalyser keyboard:
- OK: the test passed the constrains

given by the rule.
- NOK: the test did not passed the
constrains given by the rule.
- N.A.: rule not applicable or disabled
inside Torque Supervisor.
Click on the CL button on the STanalyser keyboard to go back to the previous window.
There are seven rules to determine if the test result is OK or Not OK. Each rule can be enabled or disabled
inside Torque Supervisor (refer to the Torque Supervisor User Manual for details).
The following table shows the cross reference between the Rules shown on the STanalyser and the rules of
Torque Supervisor:
STanalyser rule Torque Supervisor rule

Rule 1 Verify whether the last average is outside the tolerance limits
Verify whether the last 4 averages are outside from 1/3 of the control
Rule 2
limits
Rule 3 Verify whether the last 7 averages are over or under the average
Rule 4 Verify whether the last 7 averages are increasing or decreasing
Rule 5 Verify whether the last 2 averages are outside of the warning limits
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Rule 6 Verify whether the dispersion is too large

Rule 7 Verify whether there is a value outside the tolerance limits
NOTE: rules number 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be verified only if there are enough previous test results
stored in the memory. If Torque Supervisor stores previous test results for a tool, it sends the last
six averages to the STanalyser, and thus the first test with the STanalyser (which will be the
seventh) is used to verify the tool compliance also with the rules requiring seven averages.
The following table summarises the possible results:
TOOL
ICON DIAGNOSIS FURTHER ACTION
USABILITY
No icon Can be used The tool works properly. None
The mean is higher than the upper control

Calibrate, reducing
Can be used limit, but does not exceed the upper
the torque.
tolerance limit.
The mean is lower than the lower control Calibrate,

Can be used limit, but does not fall below the lower increasing the
tolerance limit. torque
Excessive dispersion of the values prevents

proper calibration of the tool, but the
Can be used Repair.
measured values are still within the tolerance
limits.
Remove the tool

CANNOT At least one value is higher than the from the line and
be used tolerance limit. calibrate, reducing
the torque.
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Remove the tool

CANNOT At least one value is lower than the tolerance from the line and
be used limit. calibrate, increasing
the torque
Some measured values are outside the

Remove the tool
CANNOT tolerance limits. Excessive dispersion of the
from the line and
be used values PREVENTS proper calibration of the
repair.
tool.
The test limits are shown in the next figure:
Upper limit
Upper control limit

Upper warning limit
Target (nominal)
Lower warning limit Test limits
Lower control limit
Lower limit
Some of the rules are applied to the set of tests performed in a single statistic control test:
• Average out of the control limits:
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• Dispersion is too large:
Dispersion is considered too big when greater that the Range.
• At least one value out of the tolerance limits:
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The following rules are applied to the last averages of the set of tests performed in consequential statistic
control tests. The STanalyser stores the last seven set of tests to analyse the trend according with the
following rules (note than when the tests result are retrieved by Torque Supervisor will be deleted from
the STanalyser):
• Last 7 averages over or under the nominal value:
• Last 7 averages increasing or decreasing:
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• Last 2 averages out of the warning limits:
• Last 4 averages out of 1/3 of the control limits:
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13.1.2 Route of Cm-Cmk tests
When in Torque Supervisor the test type of the route is set to Cm-Cmk, at the end of the test on each tool
the result of the test is shown (if the “show test summary” option is not disabled in Torque Supervisor):
Select Torque or Angle and click on the OK button on the STanalyser keyboard to view the details of the
Cm-Cmk test:
The OK result is achieved if the Cm and Cmk shown here are greater than the minimum values specified
inside Torque Supervisor. The minimum value of Cm and Cmk for a OK test are those values defined
inside Torque Supervisor.
13.1.3 Exit and reset a route
It is possible to exit the route menu and continue the route execution at a later time.
Click on the CL button on the STanalyser keyboard to exit the route window. The following window is
shown:
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Exit Exit the route to continue it at a later time.
Exit and reset Exit the route and reset all the results.
NOTE: selecting this command, the route will be reset! When entering the route
menu again, the status and counters will be reset:
Status reset
Counter reset
However, the tests completed before the reset will be still present in the
STanalyser memory, and they are retrieved by Torque Supervisor when the data
get downloaded.
Bypass This is displayed only for “forced” routes. It allows the operator to skip a test (a
whole Cm-Cmk or Statistic Control set of tests) and proceed with the next one.
The skipped test will be marked as Not OK.
Back Go back to the route menu.
13.2 Route options

From the Torque Supervisor it is possible to set some options for the route. See the next paragraphs for the
details of these options, and refer to the Torque Supervisor User Manual for about how to configure a
route and its options.
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13.2.1 Results confirmation and results summary
The settings “Result confirmation option” and “Batches confirmation option”, normally set by the
ToolsTalk BLM, are set from Torque Supervisor for each route of test.
Regarding these two options, the behavior of the STanalyser is the same as for normal operations without
Torque Supervisor; refer to the STanalyser Tool Crib controller setup chapter for details.
For the use with Torque Supervisor, it is recommended to set the “Batches confirmation option” to
“Always” or “Only after NOK”, otherwise, at the end of a Cm-Cmk or Statistic Control test, the
STanalyser will not show the detailed result on the display.
NOTE: the settings of these two parameters override those set by ToolsTalk BLM. Therefore, if
the STanalyser will be used as a stand-alone instrument after the use with Torque Supervisor,
these two options should be set again as preferred by ToolsTalk BLM.
13.2.2 “Free” and “Forced” routes
The route can be set by Torque Supervisor as free or forced.
In a free route, the order of the tools to be tested is a choice of the operator at the time of the test:
The tool is chosen

by the operator.
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In a forced route, the test is started automatically on the tools. The order is defined in Torque Supervisor:
The test on the first tool

is started automatically
13.2.3 Route execution mode
The execution mode of a route (set by Torque Supervisor) specifies if the tools composing the route can be
tested only one time or more than one time.
If the “Route execution mode” is set to “Multiple tests”, is it possible to repeat the test on a tool already
tested; if it is set to “Unique tests”, the test on a tool can be executed only once.
Moreover, it is possible to set the “Route execution mode” to “Hide tests after execution”; in this mode,
after the test on a tool, the tool is hidden, and only the not tested tools will be shown on the route menu.
This mode can be useful to guide the operator to execute only once all of the tests, in the order chosen by
the operator himself.
NOTE: the “Route execution mode” does not have any effects for “forced” routes.
13.2.4 Route lock
This option (set by Torque Supervisor) defines if the route, once completed, can be executed again or not.
If the “Route lock mode” is set to “Don’t lock when the route is completed”, the route can be executed
again; if set to “Lock when the route is completed”, the route cannot be executed again (the message
“Route Locked” appears if trying to start again the test).
NOTE: the “Route lock mode” does not have any effects for “forced” routes. A forced route
cannot be executed again anyway (unless the route gets reset by the “Exit and reset” command
by the STanalyser).
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13.2.5 Timeout
When the STanalyser is used programmed by the ToolsTalk BLM, each Pset can have a different value for
the “End cycle time” (see the chapter Pset for details).
When the STanalyser is programmed with a route from Torque Supervisor, the “end cycle time” is a
general route option, which is defined inside Torque Supervisor; that value is used as timeout for all of the
tests composing the route.
13.3 Test strategies and parameters

Torque Supervisor (TS) defines the Pset parameters. The following table summarizes how the Pset
parameters of the STanalyser described in this user guide are set in the route created by Torque
Supervisor.
STanalyser
Setting
Pset parameters
Transducer required Disabled.
Control strategy - Generic power tool, 2 speed power tool, quick step: Power tool
- Impulses power tool, impulse tool shutoff: Pulse tool
- Dial wrench: Peak
- Click wrench: Click wrench
Check type - Test method in TS is set to Torque: only torque

- Test method in TS is set to Angle: only angle
Cycle Start Automatically set to the minimum load of the transducer connected to
the STanalyser.
Start final angle - Tools: tool threshold

- Tools linked to operations: operation threshold
Minimum torque - Tools: tool minimum torque

- Tools linked to operations: operation minimum torque
Maximum torque - Tools: tool maximum torque

- Tools linked to operations: operation maximum torque
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Unit of measurement Unit of measurement
Minimum Cm (torque) Minimum Cm defined into TS system settings
Minimum Cmk (torque) Minimum Cmk defined into TS system settings
% first threshold - Generic power tool, 2 speed power tool, quick step: 50
- Click wrench: 5
% second threshold - Generic power tool, 2 speed power tool, quick step: 50
- Click wrench: 50
- Impulse power tool, impulse shutoff tool: 80
Torque coefficient Coefficient set in TS for the tool
Minimum angle - Tools: tool minimum angle

- Tools linked to operations: operation minimum angle
Maximum angle - Tools: tool maximum angle

- Tools linked to operations: operation maximum angle
Minimum Cm (angle) Minimum Cm defined into TS settings
Minimum Cmk (angle) Minimum Cmk defined into TS settings
End cycle time End cycle time (defined in the Route of TS)
Batch step Enabled
Batch count - Statistic Control test: number of test (defined in the tool inside TS)
- Cm-Cmk test: number of tests specified in TS system settings
Minimum pulse frequency 0
Maximum pulse frequency 255
Filter frequency - Generic power tool, 2 speed power tool, quick step: 1000 Hz
- Impulses power tool, impulse tool shutoff: 5000 Hz
- Dial wrench: 100 Hz
- Click wrench: 500 Hz
Peak - Click wrench: Peak click
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Tool tightening direction - Tools: tool tightening direction

- Tools linked to operations: operation tightening direction
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14 Statistics formulas
Here are the formulas used by STanalyser to calculate the statistic results.
n
∑X i
Mean value (average): X= i =1
1 ⎡⎛ n 2 ⎞ 2⎤
Standard deviation: σ= ⎢⎜ ∑ Χ i ⎟ − n Χ ⎥
n − 1 ⎣⎝ i =1 ⎠ ⎦
Minimum value (Min): min = min( X i ) , 1 ≤ i ≤ n
Maximum value (Max): max = max( X i ) , 1 ≤ i ≤ n
X max l − X min l
Cm: Cm =
6σ
⎡X − X X − X min l ⎤
Cmk: C mk = min ⎢ max l , ⎥
⎣ 3 σ 3σ ⎦
Where Xminl and Xmaxl are the test limits specified in the Pset.
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15 Working with the API
NOTE: to use the API interface, the STanalyser must be equipped with a RBU supporting the
API. See the chapter RBU for details of the different RBU available.
The API, Application Programmers Interface, is an interface to the STanalyser that makes it possible to
access data in the STanalyser units from custom made applications.
This chapter gives an overview of the API functionality; for details of the API operations refer to the
STanalyser API Technical Documentation included in the API installation CD.
The STanalyser API is a software library that serves as the interface between the custom application and
the actual STanalyser units. This means that it exports a number of objects and methods that the custom
application can access in order to manipulate the STanalyser units.
Any PC
Custom Application
File System
COM or .NET interface
STanalyser Oracle Database

API Set Pset
STanalyser settings
...
Excel
GetTighteningResults
MS Access
USB
STanalyser
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Examples on what a client can do using the STanalyser API are:

• Upload and download configuration data from/to a STanalyser unit
• Read tightening results and traces from a STanalyser unit
• Get/Set the selected Pset, selected Job, barcode on a STanalyser unit
• Get/Set the batch count for a specific Pset on a STanalyser unit
The STanalyser API handles all communication needed between the PC, on which the custom application
resides, and the specific STanalyser units involved. The developer of the custom application only needs
to know which objects and function(s) to call, and in some cases how the returned data is formatted.
When the custom application invokes one of the API functions the API first translates the request to
commands understood by the target unit. These are then sent to the target Unit via the USB connection.
Thereafter the API waits for the answer to be returned. When the answer is received it is interpreted and in
some cases translated to a more easily understood format before the API returns the answer to the custom
application.
Custom applications using the API can be run on any PC that is connected to a STanalyser via USB.
However, only one custom application may use the API of on a specific PC at the time.
Technically the STanalyser API can be used with a COM interface or a .NET interface.
Before using the STanalyser API you must install the component on the PC you are going to use it from. It
also installs a small custom application example, written in Visual Basic 6 and Visual Basic .NET, that
shows you how an example on how the API can be used.
After installing the STanalyser API you can start to develop applications performing tasks not covered by
the standard STanalyser system. Typical cases are:
• Storing cycle data on disk, or in a data base, in any customer specific format
• Sending cycle data to an external SPC program
• Sending or receiving data via any serial protocol you choose to implement
• Backing up setups on a central server
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16 Maintenance
16.1 Yearly calibration
The STanalyser needs to be recalibrated every year. Contact the customer center for calibration.
16.2 STanalyser cleaning

Keep the STanalyser clean.
After use, remove any traces of oil, grease and dust from the STanalyser, especially from the display, the
keyboard, and the mini USB port.
When the USB cable is not connected to the STanalyser, insert the plug to protect the port from the dust.
Keep always clean the connectors and the glass for the barcode reader module.
Avoid using harsh detergents to clean the STanalyser.
16.3 Battery pack maintenance
Avoid fully discharge the battery. During normal use, recharge the battery when it is low.
For long term storage (as in the case of spare batteries), cells should be kept within a range of a 30% ±
15% charge. Follow these rules:
• Store the battery in a dry place not exceeding 30° C

• Recharge the battery for one hour every six months
After long term storage, fully recharge the battery before use.
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16.4 Firmware upgrade
The firmware upgrade procedure is reserved for the Atlas Copco BLM service personnel.
After the upgrade, the first time that the STanalyser is connected to the ToolsTalk BLM the following
message may be shown:
Click on Yes, and the following window is shown. Click on the arrow to start the update:
Click here Progress bar
Wait until the process is completed. At the end the following message is shown:
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17 Troubleshooting guide
Here is a quick troubleshooting guide for the STanalyser.
If a problem appears, before taking any action (replacing parts or contacting customer support), be sure to
check that the STanalyser is being used properly; improper operation can cause defeats even if the system
is in good working order.
In case of issues, the log file can provide information about the problem; see STanalyser LOG viewer and
Enabling LOG file.
Symptom Possible cause Solution
Cannot enter the test menu. - Transducer not connected or - Connect an ACTA transducer to the
not selected. STanalyser and ensure it is automatically
recognized. For non-ACTA transducers, ensure
to define them in the database and to have
selected one for the test.
Cannot connect the ToolsTalk - Wrong connection type - When clicking on the Connect icon, ensure
BLM to the STanalyser that the USB or Network is selected. Click on
the arrow on the right side of the icon to select
the connection method.
Test result is always Not OK - Ensure to use proper setup - Check and eventually modify the test setup
when testing a tool, or the parameters (the thresholds are the most critical
click-point of a wrench is parameters)
never detected.
The ACTA transducer is not - Wrong transducer type, or - Ensure that you are using an IRTT-B / IRTT
recognized by the STanalyser. transducer not properly or SRTT-B / SRTT properly
programmed programmed/calibrated
- Cable failure - Replace cable and check if the transducer gets

recognized.
The test cannot be executed - Transducer not selected - Access the transducer DB menu and select a
with non-ACTA transducer transducer.
- Transducer not configured - Access the transducer menu from ToolsTalk
BLM and check the transducer data.
- Cable failure - Replace cable and check if the transducer gets
recognized.
The STanalyser starts with a - RBU not properly installed - The STanalyser with RBU starts with a
wrong menu different menu compared to the one without
RBU; ensure proper RBU installation.
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“Min Load Error” appears on - Pset and transducer data not - Check both the transducer and the Pset data;
the STanalyser display when matching they must be compatible to start a test.
starting a test
“Capacity error” appears on - The transducer has capacity - Use a transducer with higher capacity.
the STanalyser display when not adequate for the test.
starting a test - For non-ACTA transducer, check the
transducer data in the transducer database, and
check that the right transducer is selected for
the test.
“No Pset available” appears - Tool has not Pset associated - Associate at least one Pset to the tool.
on the STanalyser display
when selecting a tool
“No more Psets available” - Tool has been deleted - Exit the test menu, and create a tool with at
appears on the STanalyser least a linked Pset.
display when starting a test
“No tool” appears on the - Tool not defined - Create at least a tool with a Pset associated to
STanalyser display when start a test.
accessing the Tools menu
“No transducer” appears on - Transducer not defined - Create at least one transducer in the
the STanalyser display when transducers database
accessing the Transducer
menu
“RBU incompatible” appears - Wrong RBU installed in the - Check that a RBU for the STanalyser has been
on the STanalyser display. unit (for example, RBU for installed.
STwrench)
“Init failure” appears on the - RBU cannot be initiated - Remove and install again the RBU.
STanalyser. - Replace RBU and check if the problem is
solved.
“Transducer not suitable for - Static transducer used for a - Connect a transducer with angle
angle testing” appears on the test in angle measurement. For non-ACTA transducers,
STanalyser display. ensure to have set properly the parameters in
the transducer database, and to have selected it
for the test.
“Type unknown” appears on - A not valid ACTA - Only IRTT-B (IRTT) or SRTT-B (SRTT) are
the STanalyser display. transducer has been supported. Do not connect different ACTA
connected to the STanalyser transducers.
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17.1 STanalyser Diagnostic
The diagnostic menu can be used to perform a check of the STanalyser hardware.
Select Diagnostic from the Settings menu to start the diagnostic procedure:
The STanalyser Production and Residual versions permits also a diagnostic on the MRTT-C:
The diagnostic procedure guides the user to check all the STanalyser (or MRTT-C) hardware.
The diagnostic procedure is interactive: simply follow the instructions given on the STanalyser display to
complete the diagnostic; if a component gives a Not OK result during the test, it should be repaired or
replaced.
NOTE: if the test on some buttons of the STanalyser keyboard gives Not OK result, all the
following tests requiring the operator to use that button to confirm the test result will not be
performed, and will be marked as N.A. (Not Applicable)
A summary is shown on the display at the end of the procedure; the diagnostic reports are also saved in
ToolsTalk BLM. Select Diagnostic from the Controller menu in the STanalyser map:
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Select the report
Diagnostic report
The diagnostic reports are stored in the STanalyser memory. A maximum number of 10 reports are stored:
after this limit is reached, the oldest report will be deleted when a new report will be created.
Some useful commands are available in the report toolbar:
Print the report.
Setup the report page.
Export report in excel or PDF file.
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18 Appendix A – Calculating correction

coefficients for MRTT-C extensions
When the joint design or space limitations preclude use of standard sockets or tools, it may be necessary to
use special extension spanners to fit the application.
In these cases the STanalyser measure must be adequately compensated because the factory calibration is
made for the standard arm (L) and the extension arm (E) increases the measured torque. The angle
measure is also affected by the extensions, due to its specific torsion when the torque is applied.
18.1 Torque Correction Coefficient
T = torque applied
D = torque displayed on STanalyser display
L = standard arm
E = extension arm
L+E = total arm
D × (L + E )
From the relation between the displayed and applied torque T = , the torque correction
L
coefficient is given by the following formula:
L+ E
Torque correction coefficient =
L
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18.2 Angle Correction Coefficient
When an extension is used, the angle correction coefficient (CCA) permits linear compensation of
extension torsion due to the torque applied. The value is expressed in degrees at the reference torque
(Torque nominal).
To calculate the proper angle correction coefficient, the torque coefficient of the extension must be already
calculated (as described above) and written in the RFID TAG of the end fitting tool:
Insert torque correction coefficient

and click on Set
Click to save
Enter the Free Mode → Peak mode:
STanalyser
Production
STanalyser
Residual
Apply torque, closed to the nominal value of the MRTT-C, operating the MRTT-C on a static transducer:
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Enter the values shown on the display and click on Set to save:
Enter the Torque and Angle values

shown on the STanalyser display.
Click to save
NOTE: after having stored the angle correction coefficient, in order to verify the correct
calculation of the angle coefficient, it is NOT possible to use the free mode, cause the free mode
does not consider the correction coefficients. Therefore, for a verification test a Pset should be
created.
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18.3 Correction formulas
During the tightening, the torque and angle measured by the transducers are corrected to obtain the real
torque and angle values, which are displayed on the STanalyser and used in the tightening traces and
results. The correction formulas are:
Torque measured − Cycle Start
Angle displayed = Angle measured − Angle Coefficient ×
MRTTC capacity − Cycle Start
Torque displayed = Torque measured × Torque coefficient
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19 Appendix B - STanalyser factory settings
The STanalyser settings are stored into the RBU.

The following table details the RBU default configuration for the STanalyser Tool Crib:
Name This field is left blank as factory settings.
Language English
Result confirmation option Never
Batch confirmation option Never
Test menu configuration Only tools.

Minimum torque, maximum torque, Average torque, Torque
Statistic options
standard deviation.
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The following table details the RBU default configuration for the STanalyser Production and Residual:
Device Name This field is left blank as factory settings.
YES
Tag enabled
Device vibration YES.
Free Mode enabled YES
Menu settings enabled YES
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Device light on YES
YES.
Note that it was set to NO for RBU produced before serial
Device sounds on number RBU P 01156, RBU Q 00170, RBU PA 0010, RBU QA
0016.
Job skip confirm availability NO
Group menu enabled YES
Result confirmation option Not active in this software version.
Batch increment condition OK
Automatic shutdown timeout 0 (no automatic shutdown)
General display timeout 1,5
Source program Keyboard
Sub source job Keyboard
Device language English
Device date format European
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20 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description Abbreviation Description
A Ampere n Numbers (of values)
AC Alternating current N.A. Not Applicable
API Application Programmer Interface Nm Newton meter
ATS Assembly Tools Software Nr. Number
Avg Average OK Approved (test)
CCA Angle Correction Coefficient NOK Not approved (test)
CCW Counter clockwise PC Personal Computer
CL Clear (button) PF Power Focus
CW Clockwise PROG Program
dBm Decibel referred to milliwatt RBU Rapid Backup Unit
DC Direct current RF Radio Frequency
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility SRTT Stationary Reaction Torque Transducer
EMI Electromagnetic Interference SSID Service Set Identifier

Hertz (measurement unit of
Hz Std Standard deviation
frequency)
ID Identification SW Software
IP Internet Protocol TT BLM ToolsTalk BLM
IRC Industrial Radio Communication TS Torque Supervisor
IRDA Infrared Data Association USB Universal Serial Bus

Inline Rotary Torque/angle
IRTT V Volt
Transducer
LED Light-Emitting Diode VIN Vehicle Identification Number
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Max Maximum WEEE
Equipment
Min Minimum
ms millisecond
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21 Index
enabling STanalyser buzzer; 195
A
Abbreviations; 267
C
Alarm on rehit; 145 Calibration; 254
Angle correction coefficient; 261 calibration certificate; 17
correction formula; 263 transducer calibration value; 204
setting the parameter from ToolsTalk BLM; 205 CCW; 101
setting the parameter into Pset definition; 148 Change screw; 144
Angle Peak; 144 Check already tightened angle; 145
API; 252 Click wrench
Applications (typical); 23 test setup; 105
Automatic shutdown; 195 testing a click wrench; 102
Clockwise; 148
tightening direction display icon; 157
B Configuration. See Settings
Barcode. See also Identifier Connect
enabling barcode reading before starting a Job; 155 connection status; 44
enabling barcode reading before starting a Multistage; toolbar; 43
152 Connector; 32
enabling barcode reading before starting a Pset; 149 Controller
setting the barcode reading to activate a toolbar; 43
Pset/Multistage/Job; 196 Counterclockwise; 148
Barcode reader tightening direction display icon; 157
specifications; 16 Cut frequency; 109; 117
Batch; 99 CW; 101
enable batch summary; 134 Cycle start; 96; 144
settings increment condition; 195
Batch count
Multistage; 151
D
Pset; 147 Date and time setup; 194
Batch size STanalyser Tool Crib T; 81; 90; 191
Multistage; 151 STanalyser without RBU; 74
Pset; 147 date format; 197
Battery; 29 Diagnostic; 258
charge status information; 44 Dimensions; 15
information; 11 Direction
installation; 29 CW/CCW; 109; 117; 123; 130
long term storage; 254 Direction (tightening); 101
maintenance; 254 Disconnect
recharging; 30 toolbar; 43
specification; 15 Display; 34
Battery charger; 30
specifications; 15
Breakaway E
free test - residual torque/angle; 70 Edit
free test – residual torque/time; 69 menu list; 42
residual torque/angle; 184 End cycle time; 146
residual torque/peak; 188 End time; 99
residual torque/time; 180 Export
Buzzer; 35
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create report; 223

export a diagnostic report; 259
J
export a trace to image; 230 Job; 153
export the results to excel; 222 associating identifier strings to Result part 1 of all the
Export results; 222 Pset composing the Job; 155
External power supply; 31 deleting all the Jobs from RBU; 201
specifications; 14 enabling warning message for Job skip; 195
job summary; 158
Job type (forced, free); 154
F repeat job; 155
File reset strategy; 155
menu list; 42 result of non tightenings; 155
Filter frequency; 101 setting a barcode to activate a Job; 196
Final target (torque); 144 setting the sub source job; 197
Final torque max; 144 Joint analysis; 178
Final torque min; 144
Firmware upgrade; 255
Firmware version; 64; 136; 197
K
First menu; 75 Keyboard; 35
Free mode
enabling STanalyser free mode; 194
Free test; 65 L
peak; 67 Language; 134; 135
residual Torque / Angle; 70 settings the language for STanalyser tool Crib T; 81; 90;
residual Torque / Time; 69 190
tight Torque / Angle; 68 LEDs; 33
track; 66 settings; 198
Lock at batch done
G Multistage; 152
Pset; 147
General display timeout; 196 LOG file; 55
Getting started with STanalyser; 64 LOG viewer; 53
Loose (tightening strategy); 177
Loose and retight (tightening strategy); 189
H
Help
toolbar; 43
M
Maintenance; 254
diagnostic; 258
I Max angle; 145
Identifier; 208 Max coherent NOK results
associating identifiers to tightening programs; 212 Multistage; 152
concepts; 209 Pset; 147
configuring a work order; 213 Measurement units; 110; 118; 123; 131
configuring identifiers; 211 Menu list; 42
examples; 216 Min angle; 145
prerequisite; 210 Min. Load; 204
printing identifier strings; 214 Multistage; 149
result parts; 213 deleting all the Multistages from RBU; 201
significant string; 209 setting the source program; 196
type; 209
Illuminating light
enabling MRTT-C illuminating light; 194
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test setup; 126

N testing a pulse tool; 124
Network port; 36 threshold; 131
torque coefficient; 127
O
R
Offline programming; 52
Open; 52 Ratchet time; 146
Overload; 74; 81; 91; 191 RBU; 28
Overview; 18; 27 installation; 29
STanalyser modules; 25 RBU information; 197
Residual; 139
Residual torque/angle
P algorithm description; 185
Peak; 101; 110; 118 Residual torque/angle (tightening strategy); 184
test setup; 121 Residual torque/peak (tightening strategy); 188
Peak absolute; 110 Residual torque/time
Peak click; 110 algorithm description; 181
Power on; 64 Residual torque/time (tightening strategy); 180
Power tools result confirmation option; 134
test setup; 114 Result parts; 213
testing a power tool; 111 Results
Print create report; 222
printing a diagnostic report; 259 erasing all of the results from the STanalyser memory;
printing a trace; 230 137
printing identifier strings; 214 Results Viewer; 219
Production; 139 erasing all the results from the STanalyser memory; 201
toolbar; 43
Prog Mode
enabling Pset/MS/Job grouping; 195 Route; 236
Pset; 93 exit and reset; 244
angle parameters; 98 free and forced routes; 246
associate a transducer to the Pset; 95 locked route; 247
auto delete; 149 options; 245
batch parameters; 99 route of Cm-Cmk tests; 244
control strategy; 95 route of statistic control tests; 238
deleting all the Psets from RBU; 201 test strategies and parameters; 248
erasing all the Pset from the RBU; 137
linking a Pset to the tool; 79; 87 S
main parameters; 94
options; 101 Safety; 10
Production and Residual angle parameters; 145 Save
Production and Residual batch parameters; 147 save data from STanalyser; 45
Production and Residual options; 148 save offline data to STanalyser; 52
Production and Residual timeout; 146 Sensitivity; 204
Production and Residual torque parameters; 144 Serial number; 136; 197
Pset for Production and Residual; 141 Settings
pulse parameters; 100 analyser name; 193
setting the source program; 196 automatic shutdown; 195
tightening direction; 101 controller setup; 202
timeout parameters; 99 date and time; 194
torque parameters; 96 date format; 197
Pulse target; 79; 87 enabling Pset/MS/Job grouping in Prog. Mode;
Pulse tools 195
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enabling warning message for Job skip; 195 STanalyser Tool Crib T
erasing memory data; 200 creating a Pset; 77; 85
free mode enabling; 194 creating a tool; 78; 86
general display timeout; 196 executing a test; 80
illuminating light; 194 settings; 81
LEDs; 198 testing a tool; 77
result confirmation option; 134 STanalyser Tool Crib T; 76
source of Pset and Multistage; 196 STanalyser Tool Crib T/A
STanalyser date and time; 194 executing a test; 88
STanalyser factory configuration; 264 settings; 90
STanalyser main menu configuration; 135 testing a tool; 85
STanalyser menu language setup; 73; 134; 197 STanalyser Tool Crib T/A; 84
STanalyser name; 133 STanalyser without RBU; 71
STanalyser Production and Residual controller setup; settings; 73
192 test setup; 73
STanalyser Production and Residual settings; 190 testing a tool; 72
STanalyser Tool Crib T settings; 81 Start final angle; 145
STanalyser Tool Crib T/A settings; 90 Statistic control
STanalyser without RBU; 73 limits; 240
Tool Crib configuration; 132 results and corrective actions; 239
Tool Crib controller setup; 132 rules; 238
Tool Crib settings; 131 Statistics
tool recognition; 194 formulas; 251
ToolsTalk BLM language setup; 46 setting the statistics for STanalyser Tool Crib T; 75; 82;
traces settings; 200 83; 91; 92
vibration device; 194 Status bar; 44
Slip wrench STwanalyser name; 193
testing a slip wrench; 118 Sub source job; 197
smartHEAD System requirements; 17
calibration value; 204
last calibration date; 204
min. load; 204 T
serial number; 204 TAG writer; 204
Software. See ToolsTalk BLM torque and angle correction coefficients for end
Span; 204 fitting tool; 205
Specifications; 14 Threshold; 97; 106; 108; 116
Barcode reader; 16 Tightening direction; 148
battery; 15 Tightening strategies
battery charger; 15 joint analysis; 178
dimensions; 15 loose; 177
environmental; 16 loose and retight; 189
external power supply; 14 residual torque/angle; 184
interfaces; 16 residual torque/peak; 188
System Requirements; 17 residual torque/time; 180
technical; 14 torque; 161
weight; 15 Torque (control) / Angle (control) AND; 171
STanalyser language; 197 Torque (control) / Angle (control) OR; 168
STanalyser map; 44 Torque (control) / Angle (monitor); 163
toolbar; 43 Torque (monitor) / Angle (control); 165
STanalyser name; 133 Yield point (production); 173
STanalyser Production and Residual Tightening strategies for Production and Residual; 158
executing a test; 155 Timeout; 105; 114; 122; 127; 146
settings; 190 timeout for routes; 248
tightening strategies; 158 Tool
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creating a tool; 78; 86 settings the maximum number and length of the saved
erasing all of the tools from the RBU; 137 traces; 200
linking a Pset to the tool; 79; 87 show cursor; 228
menu list; 42 Transducer overload
testing a tool with STanalyser Tool Crib T; 77 STanalyser Production and Residual; 191
testing a tool with STanalyser Tool Crib T/A; 85 STanalyser Tool Crib T; 81; 91
testing a tool with STanalyser without RBU; 72 STanalyser without RBU; 74
Tool Crib; 76 Transducers; 56
Tool Crib T; 76 ACTA transducers report; 62
Tool Crib T/A; 84 associating a transducer to the Pset; 95
Tool number; 152 connecting a transducer to STanalyser; 56
Tool recognition connector for transducer; 32
enabling STanalyser tool recognition function; 194 deleting all the transducer from memory; 137
setting a tool required for a Multistage; 152 non-ACTA transducers database; 58
setting a tool required for a Pset; 148 selecting a non-ACTA transducer for the test; 61
setting the automatic tool recognition to activate a Troubleshooting guide; 256
Pset/Multistage; 196 diagnostic; 258
Toolbar; 43
ToolsTalk BLM; 37
connecting to STanalyser; 46 U
LOG file; 55 Unit of measure; 97; 144
menu list; 42 USB port; 36
offline programming; 52 connecting to STanalyser; 46
overview; 41 User interfaces; 32
registration; 40
settings; 46
software installation; 38 V
STanalyser LOG viewer; 53
STanalyser map; 44 Versions; 19
status bar; 44 Vibration device
system reuirements; 17 enabling STanalyser vibration; 194
toolbar; 43
Torque (tightening strategy); 161 W
Torque + Angle (tightening strategy); 168
Torque coefficient; 97 Weight; 15
Torque correction coefficient Window
calculating the coefficient; 260 menu list; 42
correction formula; 263 Work order; 209
setting the parameter into End Fitting Tool; 205 configuring a work order; 213
setting the parameter into Pset definition; 148
Torque peak; 144
Torque Supervisor
Y
sequence of operation; 235 Yield point
test execution with STanalyser; 236 algorithm description; 174
working with Torque Supervisor; 234 production; 173
Traces viewer; 224
export a trace; 230
traces comparison; 231 Z
Traces Viewer
Zero torque adjustment; 64
erasing all the traces from the STanalyser memory; 201
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Edition Date Author Description Minimum Ref.

2.1 6 May 2011 M. Grippa Added Tool Crib T/A version,

3.0 3 October 2011 M. Grippa Added Production and

NOTE: this manual may be altered without further notice.

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4.4.2 Ethernet connection.................................................................................................49

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8.2.2.2 STanalyser Date and Time........................................................................ 90

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8.8.1.1.2 Settings STanalyser date and time.......................................... 134

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9.8.5 STanalyser controller setup .................................................................................. 192

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12.1 View one Trace.......................................................................................................224

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BATTERIES INFORMATION according to European

BATTERY PACK SPECIFICATION

P/N: 8059 0955 61

Extract the battery

Remove the screws

ONCE REMOVED, THE WASTED BATTERIES MUST BE DISMISSED ACCORDING

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1.1 About this document

Part Name Description

Chapter 5 Transducers This part details which type of transducer can be

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1.2 Reference Documents

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EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY

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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Dimensions are in mm.

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• MiniUSB 2.0 port

The following conditions must be observed during operation:

• 2004/108/CE EMC Directive - Electromagnetic Compatibility

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• Processor: 400 MHz (800 MHz or above recommended)

STanalyser is provided with an Atlas Copco BLM factory calibration certificate.

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The STanalyser is a modular instrument designed for optimal operations in:

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2.1 STanalyser versions

STanalyser Tool Crib

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STanalyser Tool Crib

2.1.1 STanalyser without RBU

2.1.2 Tool Crib T

RBU - Tool Crib T

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2.1.3 Tool Crib T/A

RBU - Tool Crib T/A

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2.2 STanalyser typical applications scenario

2.2.1 Stand-alone STanalyser

See the Working with ToolsTalk BLM chapter for details.

2.2.2 STanalyser connected to Torque Supervisor

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See the Working with Torque Supervisor chapter for details.

2.2.3 Custom application with API