SQS3
Scalable Quality
Solution 3
The scalable software solution that error-proofs
your product assembly.
Scalable
Traceability
Optimization
Quality
Assurance
Error
Proong
Maintenance
Production
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Smart
Connected
Assembly
Quality
Solution 3
The Scalable Quality Solution 3 is a
comprehensive software solution driving quality,
process reliability, transparency as well as product
safety.
This error proo ng software helps to achieve
zero defects and to reduce costs of rework, scrap
or warranty claims.
The advent of Industry 4.0 brings rapid changes
and new challenges.
With our Smart Connected Assembly concept,
which combines software, hardware and smart
accessories, you maintain quality control in
complex production systems and increase uptime
in production for critical operations.
The four core
values of Scalable
Quality Solution 3
Reductions in
Defects
New Product
Introduction
Improved
Productivity
Human
Interaction
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From stand-alone
station to complete
shop oor solution
The Scalable Quality Solution 3 (SQS3) eliminates errors
in product assembly regardless of whether you start with
a single station, a production cell or whether you want to
manage the process of your assembly line.
Up to 10 stations can be connected, even diff erent products
or variations of products.
SQS3 ensures product quality, process reliability and
transparency as well as product safety at each assembly
station.
It guides your operators through the assembly process
leaving no room for error or oversight.
Reductions in
Defects
New Product
Introduction
Improved
Productivity
Your bene ts
• Step-by-step visual operator guidance as well as
part and tool veri cation minimize defects
• Save money with less need for rework
• Target zero defect through rework ability
• Improved productivity and lower production
costs. Align up to 10 stations including
pre-station check and rework without
server installation
• Save time by using our remote centralized
con guration
• Greatly reduces training time for new operators
• Easy con guration to update process change
and new product introduction to the line
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Ready for Industry 4.0:
The functions of SQS3
Central management of
workstations
Organizes SQS3 functions of
all workstations across the
shop oor from a single, easy
con guration interface.
Tool interlock
Enables and disables DC tools
and wrenches via the controller.
Use automatic program or job
selection.
Visual operator guidance
Step-by-step visual operator
guidance guarantees that
everything is done right the rst
time, every single time.
Station 1
Central con guration
Station 2
Consolidated data collection
Traceability of all assembly actions
(torque, parts, digital I/O, manual
confirmation) and missed tasks
from all stations and all products.
Easy and convenient access to
collected data via web UI.
Aggregated data
Station 4Station 3 Rework station
Digital I/O capability
Enables easy connectivity of
external I/O devices eliminating
the need for a PLC.
Rework
Basic pick-to-light/pick-bylight
Visually guides operators in
picking parts from bins based on
digital I/O capability.
User access control
Prevents unauthorized system
access enforcing user roles and
privileges.
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Part veri cation and
documentation
Identi es parts by means of serial
numbers or product IDs to ensure the
correct parts are being used to build
a product.
Product rework
Detection of errors in production
process and automatic guidance
through the repair process at
dedicated rework stations.
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SQS3 Product
Components
Con gurator
The SQS3 Con gurator is the graphical user
interface used for building and maintaining
assembly processes in SQS3.
All connected workstations and their devices
can be con gured through one single interface.
The con guration can be done either at the
workstation on the shop oor or remotely,
for instance from an offi ce desk. Updated
con gurations can be applied to the workstations immediately or at a scheduled time.
Web UI for result data
Operator Guidance
The SQS3 Operator Guidance drives the assembly
work ow at the workstation.
It interlocks with tools and other devices, guides
the operator and processes result data for
traceability and product repair purposes.
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he web UI of the Scalable Quality Solution
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is the single point of access to all assembly
data captured by SQS3 stations. It combines
traceability for all products and across all
workstations into one simple interface.
The web UI is responsive; suitable for desktop
PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones.
Dashboard
The web UI also off ers you a dashboard for
each SQS3 station, grouping and displaying its
information in graphical tiles. The tiles show
real-time information about the stations’ health
condition (processors, memory and drives), their
connections and NOK trends,
in case result data is being stored in the database
of the Scalable Quality Solution 3.
Event Log
The web UI’s event log lists critical station events,
such as the loss of a connection to a device
or when tightening tools get locked, because
the operator has used up all of his tightening
attempts.
Messaging
From the web UI, users can send messages to the
operator guidance of any SQS3 station;
even to multiple stations at once.
Sent messages will be stored on the SQS3 station
for reuse whenever needed.
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Applications
for SQS3
Assembly in complex
processes
(e.g. pre- and subassembly, CKD- and pilot
production, axle and engine assembly)
Challenge:
• Increased complexity for human factor in
all operations by reducing 90% of normal
process stations to a CKD plant
Solution:
• SQS3 stations for process control and operator
guidance instead of printed hand-outs
• Consolidated collection of result data replaces
manual recording
• Operator identi cation to track performance
• Pick-to-light for generic material selection
Bene t:
• High product quality, rework rates reduced by
30%
• Saved time and reduced costs
Improved
Productivity
30%
less rework approved by
one of our CKD-plant
customers
Reductions in
Defects
Human
Interaction
Product rework or repair
Challenge:
• No control of repair processes
• Quality issues due to wrongly repaired
products
Solution:
• SQS3 for error-proo ng with new stations
installed in the line to capture assembly
results and product status
• Repair of NOK tasks right away or later repair
in dedicated rework station
• Repair process is controlled as rigorously as
the regular assembly
Bene t:
• Avoidance of product recalls or eld repair
• Reduction of line stops
• Guaranteed product quality
• Traceability in stations
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Applications
for SQS3
Backup and training
station
Challenge:
• No backup solution in case of tool controller
failures
• Product quality endangered
• Possibility of line stop if multiple
controllers fail
Solution:
• SQS3 mounted on a mobile cart
• All critical station processes con gured into
the SQS3
• Added traceability with operator login and
barcode scanning
• Repair process is controlled with the same
rigour as the regular assembly
• SQS3 EasyStart included
Bene t:
• Reduction of line stops
• Traceability of every step
• Save time through standardized and traceable
employee training
Reductions in
Defects
70%
reduction in tool related
line stops approved by
one of our customers
New Product
Introduction
Improved
Productivity
Prototype station
Challenge:
• Tools used in the prototype area are often not
the same as in the main line
• Product rework rate is high
Solution:
• SQS3 at prototype station records process
results, including tightening and manual
operations
• Engineers test, improve and verify assembly
process for prototypes before going into
production
• Operators train new assembly routines
Bene t:
• Reduction of line stops during production
• Increased product quality
• Less rework due to fewer operator errors
• Saved costs in operator trainings
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Smart
Connected
Tools
Use Scalable Quality Solution 3 in combination
with Atlas Copco tools and controllers to
strenghten product quality. Connect SQS3
with the tools and controllers that best t your
product build process to optimize traceability,
product quality and to reduce costs.
Power Focus 6000
Expand your error proo ng and traceability
possibilities: Chose the Power Focus 6000 as your
perfect platform for any safety critical assembly.
In combination with hand held or xture tools
and bundled with our Scalable Quality Solution
3, the Power Focus 6000 helps you to make your
everyday-production easier and more effi cient
through zero-defect strategy.
Good for your product quality and cost savings.
MTF 6000
Get full process control, improved quality and an
optimized tightening process with MT Focus 6000
and Scalable Quality Solution 3 when working in
low-torque-segments like electronics.
While the compact system reveals and eliminates
tightening issues, you can support your operators
through the process with the Operator Guidance.
MTF 6000 and SQS3 are your perfect combination
to gain a complete error-proof workstation.
Reduce down time, setup time and assure full
traceability.
Key applications:
Car media, surgical robots, MRI machines.
Mechatronic System
Increase the quality of your manual tightening
joints considerably with the error proo ng
functionalities of the MWR Mechatronic system.
Perfect support even for tightening in limited
working space.
Expand your prospects of connectivity and error
proo ng by combining the Scalable Quality
Solution 3 with the Focus Controller and the
MWR mechatronic wrenches.
Key applications:
Hydraulic connections, brake pedals, anti-lock
brakes, wheel alignment, tube nuts and product
repair.
STwrench
The modular STwrench controller with
smartHEAD is a state-of-the-art, four-patent
wrench for any critical tightening where extreme
tolerances are a must-have.
Measuring exact torque and angle of your
assembly tasks, the STwrench also checks the
residual torque on an already tightened joint.
Bundle the STwrench with SQS3 to get perfect
traceability and error proo ng of your processes
and to ensure perfect quality of your products.
Key applications in production:
Safety critical tightening, hydraulic hoses,
diffi cult access joints, rework stations.
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EasyStart SQS
for saving time and money
Bene t from EasyStart SQS for a fast and effi cient
start of operations through a standardized and
proven process from installation to training.
Your bene ts
Time and
cost saving
Right
Assessment of process
con guration requirements
System and process con guration
check and optimization
Con guration backup and
documentation
rst time
Trouble-free and
effi cient start of
operations
Minimizes risks
in production
quality
Globally stan-
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Operator training including
certi cate
Additional services can be added
dardized process
for every step
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Ordering data
Traceability
Optimization
Quality
Assurance
Error
Proong
Maintenance
Production
Start Up
Smart
Connected
Assembly
Description Ordering No.
SQS3 Standard software package, single license 8434 2380 02
SQS3 Standard edition, single license
(without software installation package)
SQS3 Standard edition, 2 licences
(without software installation package, packed in a small box)
SQS3 Tool
(electronic delivery)
SQS3 Tool, single license 8434 2380 10
SQS3 Tool, 2 licenses 8434 2380 11
SQS3 PLC
(electronic delivery)
SQS3 PLC, single license 8434 2380 13
SQS3 PLC, 2 licenses 8434 2380 14
SQS3 Connect
(electronic delivery)
SQS3 Connect, single license 8434 2380 16
SQS3 Connect, 2 licenses 8434 2380 17
SQS3 Rework
(electronic delivery)
SQS3 Rework, single license 8434 2380 19
8434 2380 03
8434 2380 04
8434 2380 09
8434 2380 12
8434 2380 15
8434 2380 18
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SQS3 Upgrade
(electronic delivery)
SQS3 Upgrade, single license 8434 2380 21
8434 2380 20
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