Current-Controlled Screwdriver
DCD-40L (115W)
Instruction Manual
ET-A070 19A
HIOS Inc.
■ Introduction
This manual describes the touch panel operations and functions of the screwdriver.
■ Abbreviations and terminology
The abbreviations and terminology used in this manual are defined in the table below.
Abbreviation/terminology Definition
SVC or controller SV-NET Controller
SVD or driver SV-NET compatible driver
Servo motor or motor AC servo motor
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Contents
■ Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
■ Abbreviations and terminology ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Contents ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1. Startup screen....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Main screen .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3. [Program Preview] screen ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Screen display items ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
■ Screen display items (buttons) ..................................................................................................................................... 7
■ Screen display items (numeric values) ......................................................................................................................... 8
4. [Operate] screen ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Screen display items ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
■ Screen display items (buttons) ..................................................................................................................................... 9
■ Screen display items (numeric values, lamps) ........................................................................................................... 10
5. [Monitor Operate] screen .................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Screen display items ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
■ Screen display items (buttons) ................................................................................................................................... 11
■ Screen display items (numeric values) ....................................................................................................................... 12
■ Screen display items (lamps) ..................................................................................................................................... 12
6. [Edit] screen ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
6.1 Password input .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
■ Screen display items (numeric input) ......................................................................................................................... 14
■ Screen display items (buttons) ................................................................................................................................... 15
7. [HIOS] setting screen .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.1 Password input .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
■ Screen display items (numeric input) ......................................................................................................................... 18
8. Operation parameters ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
■ Parameter settings for each operation pattern ............................................................................................................... 20
■ Parameter setting range for operation patterns.............................................................................................................. 21
■ Parameter setting range for special settings .................................................................................................................. 23
9. Operation pattern timing charts ........................................................................................................................................... 26
■ Pattern 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
■ Pattern 2 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
■ Pattern 3 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
■ Pattern 4 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 29
10. Manual/auto mode ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
■ Manual mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
■ Auto mode...................................................................................................................................................................... 31
11. I/O ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
11.1 I/O allocation table ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
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■ I/O input signals .......................................................................................................................................................... 31
■ I/O output signals ....................................................................................................................................................... 32
11.2 I/O input signal reception time table ............................................................................................................................ 32
■ I/O input signals .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
11.3 I/O input signal sequence ............................................................................................................................................ 34
■ Sequence of each input control signal ........................................................................................................................ 34
■ Output status signals .................................................................................................................................................. 35
11.4 I/O input timing charts .................................................................................................................................................. 36
■ Timing chart for normal operations when torque judgment is OK ............................................................................... 36
■ Timing chart for normal operations when torque judgment is NG ............................................................................... 37
■ Timing chart when emergency stop signal is input ..................................................................................................... 38
12. Message window .............................................................................................................................................................. 39
■ Displayed messages ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
■ Message list ................................................................................................................................................................... 43
13. System settings................................................................................................................................................................. 44
■ Displaying the system settings screen ........................................................................................................................... 44
■ Checking the screw tightening OK judgment count ........................................................................................................ 44
■ Checking the total number of screw tightening OK judgments ....................................................................................... 44
■ You can check the total number of times that the screw tightening OK judgment has been counted. ........................... 44
14. Button touch operations .................................................................................................................................................... 45
15. Holding time ...................................................................................................................................................................... 46
■ Holding time setting ....................................................................................................................................................... 46
16. Detailed pattern diagrams ................................................................................................................................................. 47
■ Chattering judgment ....................................................................................................................................................... 47
17. Alarms ............................................................................................................................................................................... 49
17.1 Error list (motor driver errors) ...................................................................................................................................... 49
17.3 Error list (SVC errors) .................................................................................................................................................. 52
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■ Startup screen
1. Startup screen
The title screen is displayed when the touch panel first starts up.
After a few moments, the main window is displayed.
Fig.1-1 Title screen
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■ Main screen
2. Main screen
On the main screen, select the screen that you want to display.
Touch a button to display the corresponding screen.
If the external I/O is set to auto operation mode input, operation starts when the external I/O start signal is ON, even while the
main window is displayed.
* If the external I/O channel No. and pattern No. are not selected, an operation error (103) occurs.
The [Program Preview] screen and [Edit] screen cannot be opened in auto operation mode.
Fig.2-1 Main screen
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■ [Operate] screen
3. [Program Preview] screen
On the [Program Preview] screen, you can select the tightening operation pattern, load the saved parameters, and check the
parameters.
Fig.3-1 [Program Preview] screen (1/2)
3.1 Screen display items
■ Screen display items (buttons)
Screen display
button
Fig.3-2 [Program Preview] screen (2/2)
Description
Select the channel No. Touch the [▲] button to increase the number, and touch the [▼] to decrease
it.
A value from 1 to 8 can be selected.
Select the pattern No. Touch the [▲] button to increase the number, and touch the [▼] to decrease
it.
A value from 1 to 4 can be selected.
Load the saved parameters for the combination of channel No. and pattern No.
When loading is complete, the [Data loaded] message window is displayed.
Display the next or previous page to check the parameters.
Return to the main screen.
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■ [Operate] screen
Setting range value for when motor torque value judgment is performed in screw tightening judgment.
Example: When the torque judgment range is ±10% for a torque setting of 1 N.m, the judgment is OK
Setting for number of times that normal motor torque value is detected, for screw tightening judgment.
The judgment is NG if the number of times that the normal motor torque value is detected is outside
■ Screen display items (numeric values)
Numeric value
display item
Angle 1
(Rotation angle 1)
Angle 2
(Rotation angle 2)
Angle 3
(Rotation angle 3)
Rotation 1
(Rotation speed 1)
Rotation 2
(Rotation speed 2)
Trq 1
(Torque 1)
Trq 2
(Torque 2)
Description
Rotation angle setting for temporary tightening. The unit is ° (degrees).
Rotation angle setting for loosening. The unit is ° (degrees).
Rotation angle setting for additional tightening. The unit is ° (degrees).
Rotation speed setting for temporary tightening. The unit is rpm.
Rotation speed setting for full tightening, loosening, and additional tightening. The unit is rpm.
Torque setting that is applied when switching from temporary tightening to full tightening. The unit is
N.m.
Limit torque setting for full tightening. The unit is N.m.
Trq 3
(Torque 3)
Cycle TM
(Cycle time)
Hold TM
(Holding time)
Torque allowance
(Torque judgment
range)
Counter (Torque
judgment counter)
Limit torque setting for tightening. The unit is N.m.
Time setting for the full set of screw tightening operations. The unit is sec.
An error is displayed if the specified time is exceeded.
Holding time setting for screw tightening judgment. The unit is ms. * See Chapter 15 "Holding time".
The unit is ±%.
if the torque is from 0.9 N.m to 1.1 N.m. * See Chapter 16.
The judgment is OK if the number of times that the normal motor torque value is detected is within the
range.
the range. * See Chapter 16.
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■ [Operate] screen
4. [Operate] screen
On the [Operate] screen, start the screw tightening operations using the parameters that have been set.
4.1 Screen display items
■ Screen display items (buttons)
Fig.4-1 [Operate] screen
Screen display button
Description
Start the screw tightening operation for the specified channel No. and pattern
No.
Stop the screw tightening operation while it is being performed. - In manual mode
[CW] (Clockwise)/[CCW] (Counterclockwise)
Select the rotation direction for screw tightening.
This setting cannot be changed while screw tightening operation is being
performed.
When an error occurs, the [Error No.] and [Error Reset] buttons are
displayed.
After removing the cause of the error, touch the [Error Reset] button to clear
When button is
enabled
- In manual mode
- Before starting
operation
- When alarm
reset IN (IN 12) is
OFF
- In manual mode
- Before starting
operation
- Always enabled
the error display.
Return to the main screen. - Always enabled
[Rev] (Reverse)
The screwdriver rotates in the screw loosening direction while this button is
touched.
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- In manual mode
- Before starting
operation
■ [Operate] screen
■ Screen display items (numeric values, lamps)
Screen display item Description
The currently selected channel No. and pattern No. are displayed.
The start and finish status of the screw tightening operation is indicated.
[Strt] (Start): Lights up while screw tightening operation is being performed.
[Fin] (Finish): Lights up for 100 ms after screw tightening operation is complete.
The status of the screw tightening operation is indicated.
[Tmp] (Temporary tightening): The screw is being temporarily tightened.
[Full] (Full tightening): The temporary tightening operation has finished, and the
screw is being fully tightened.
[Add] (Additional tightening): The full tightening operation has finished, and the
screw is being additionally tightened.
The direction of the screw tightening operation is indicated.
[CW] (Clockwise): Screw tightening direction
[CCW] (Counterclockwise): Screw loosening direction
The current mode is indicated.
[Manl] (Manual): Manual mode
[Auto] (Auto): Auto mode
When an error occurs, the [Error No.] and [Error Reset] buttons are displayed.
The error No. of the current error is displayed.
The status of the screw tightening operation is indicated.
[START OUT]: Lights up while screw tightening operation is being performed.
[FINISH OUT]: Lights up for 100 ms after screw tightening operation is complete.
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■ [Monitor Operate] screen
5. [Monitor Operate] screen
On the [Monitor Operate] screen, start the screw tightening operations using the parameters that have been set.
Various information about the motor can be checked.
5.1 Screen display items
■ Screen display items (buttons)
Screen display button Description
Fig.5-1 [Monitor Operate] screen
Start the screw tightening operation for the specified channel No. and
pattern No.
When button is
enabled
- In manual mode
- Before starting
operation
- When alarm reset
[Manual]
[Clockwise]
[Auto]
[Counter-
Stop the motor while operation is being performed. - In manual mode
Switch between manual mode and auto mode.
The mode cannot be changed when auto ON is input from the external
I/O.
* These buttons can be used to switch the mode only while the [Monitor
Operate] screen is open.
When you return to the main screen, the mode automatically switches to
Select the rotation direction for screw tightening.
These buttons are enabled only in manual mode.
The direction cannot be changed while the screw tightening operation is
being performed.
Clear the current error from the error display. - Always enabled
Return to the main screen. - Always enabled
The screwdriver rotates in the screw loosening direction while this button
is touched.
- Before starting
operation
- In manual mode
- Before starting
operation
- In manual mode
- Before starting
operation
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■ [Monitor Operate] screen
■ Screen display items (numeric values)
Screen display
item
Rotation
(Rotation speed)
Motor trq
(Motor torque)
Angle
(Rotation angle)
Hold time
(Holding time)
Error No. The error No. of the current error is displayed. For details, see the "Error list" sections.
■ Screen display items (lamps)
Description
The currently selected channel No. and pattern No. are displayed.
The motor rotation speed is displayed in units of rpm.
The motor torque is displayed in units of N.m.
The current rotation angle is displayed in units of ° (degrees).
The holding time for the screw tightening operation is displayed in units of ms.
* See Chapter 15 "Holding time".
Screen display item Description
The start and finish status of the screw tightening operation is indicated.
[Strt] (Start): Lights up while screw tightening operation is being performed.
[Fin] (Finish): Lights up for 100 ms after screw tightening operation is complete.
The status of the screw tightening operation is indicated.
[Tmp] (Temporary tightening): Temporary tightening is being performed on the
screw.
[Full] (Full tightening): The temporary tightening operation has finished, and full
tightening is being performed.
[Add] (Additional tightening): The full tightening operation has finished, and
additional tightening is being performed.
The direction of the screw tightening operation is indicated.
[CW] (Clockwise): Screw tightening direction
[CCW] (Counterclockwise): Screw loosening direction
The status of the screw tightening operation is indicated.
[START OUT]: Lights up while screw tightening operation is being performed.
[FINISH OUT]: Lights up for 100 ms after screw tightening operation is complete.
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■ [Edit] screen
6. [Edit] screen
Configure the various parameter settings that are necessary for the screw tightening operations.
Configured settings can be saved or loaded for each channel No. and pattern No.
Touch a numeric value input field to enter a value using the numeric keys. For details about each numeric value input field
and each button, see the screen display item descriptions below.
Use numeric
keys to enter
Fig.6-1 [Edit] setting screen (1/2)
Fig.6-2 [Edit] setting screen (2/2)
6.1 Password input
A password must be entered in order to display the [Edit] screen.
Touch the numeric keys displayed on the screen to enter the password. (The factory default setting is a four-digit password
{8104}, and a password of up to eight digits can be set.)
Touch the [BS] button to delete the last digit.
Touch the [CLR] button to delete all digits.
Touch the [ENT] button to log in with the password.
When the correct password is entered, the [Edit] screen is displayed. If the password is not correct, a warning message is
displayed. If no password is entered for one minute, the main screen is automatically displayed again.
Please Enter Password
6.3 Password input screen
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The judgment is OK if the number of times that the normal motor torque value is detected is within the
judgment is NG if the number of times that the normal motor torque value is detected is outside
■ [Edit] screen
6.2 Screen display items
■ Screen display items (numeric input)
Numeric input item Description
Angle 1
(Rotation angle 1)
Angle 2
(Rotation angle 2)
Angle 3
(Rotation angle 3)
Rotation 1
(Rotation speed 1)
Rotation 2
(Rotation speed 2)
Torque 1
(Torque 1)
Torque 2
(Torque 2)
Torque 3
(Torque 3)
Rotation angle setting for temporary tightening. The unit is ° (degrees).
Rotation angle setting for loosening. The unit is ° (degrees).
Rotation angle setting for additional tightening. The unit is ° (degrees).
Rotation speed setting for temporary tightening. The unit is rpm.
Rotation speed setting for full tightening, loosening, and additional tightening. The unit is rpm.
Torque setting that is applied when switching from temporary tightening to full tightening. The unit is
N.m.
Limit torque setting for full tightening. The unit is N.m.
Limit torque setting for tightening. The unit is N.m.
Cycle TM
(Cycle time)
Hold TM
(Holding time)
Torque allowance
(Torque judgment
range)
Counter
(Torque judgment
counter)
Time setting for the full set of screw tightening operations. The unit is sec.
An error is displayed if the specified time is exceeded.
Holding time setting for screw tightening judgment. The unit is ms. * See Chapter 15 "Holding time".
Setting range value for when motor torque value judgment is performed in screw tightening
judgment. The unit is ±%.
Example: When the torque judgment range is ±10% for a torque setting of 1 N.m, the judgment is
OK if the torque is from 0.9 N.m to 1.1 N.m. * See Chapter 16.
Setting for number of times that normal motor torque value is detected, for screw tightening judgment.
range.
The
the range. * See Chapter 16.
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configuring special settings that apply to all operation patterns, and settings that
■ [Edit] screen
■ Screen display items (buttons)
Screen display
button
Description
Select the channel No. Touch the [▲] button to increase the number, and touch the [▼] button to
decrease it.
A value from 1 to 8 can be selected.
Select the pattern No. Touch the [▲] button to increase the number, and touch the [▼] button to
decrease it.
A value from 1 to 4 can be selected.
Load the saved parameters for the combination of channel No. and pattern No.
When loading is complete, the [Data loaded] message window is displayed.
Save the currently configured parameters for the combination of channel No. and pattern No.
If parameters have already been saved for the combination, the data is overwritten.
When saving is complete, the [Data saved] message window is displayed.
Open the screen for
are specific to the motor.
Since the settings are normally configured by HIOS, a password is required in order to display the
screen.
[Next]/[Prev]
Display the next or previous page of the [Edit] screen.
Return to the main screen.
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■ Operation parameters
7. [HIOS] setting screen
Open the screen for configuring special settings that apply to all operation patterns and to settings that are specific to the
motor.
Since the settings are normally configured by HIOS, a password is required in order to display the screen.
Touch a numeric value input field to enter a value using the numeric keys. For details about each numeric value input field
and each button, see the screen display item descriptions below.
Fig.7-1 [HIOS] setting screen (1/6)
Use numeric keys
Fig.7-2 [HIOS] setting screen (2/6)
Fig.7-3 [HIOS] setting screen (3/6)
Fig.7-4 [HIOS] setting screen (4/6)
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