SC Series Controllers
Configuration
Name
A name distinguishes this controller from other SC controllers on the same plant floor. Use the numeric keypad
to type numbers. This is also the main Machine ID for PFCS protocol. This value will also be used to label any
files exported via the USB port or Alpha Toolbox. There is a 15 character limit for this parameter.
Keypad Mode
During normal operation the keypad on the face of the controller can be used to select Jobs (Job Select) or
Tasks (Task Select). It can also write a PART ID for storing with fastening cycle data or these functions can be
disabled.
Count Mode
Choose Count Up to indicate the fasteners that have been completed OK. Choose Count Down to indicate the
number of fasteners yet to be completed. This affects the count in the box on the run screen.
Stop within Limits
Choose OK to mark the fastening cycle as OK, even if the fastening cycle is stopped when the achieved torque
and angle are within limits. Choose NOK to mark the fastening cycle as NOK when the fastening cycle is
stopped, and the achieved torque and angle values are within limits. When event occurs, this option illuminates
the red and yellow LEDs on the tool and controller.
Enable Inactivity Timer
Enables the power saving mode for the SC controller or the Cordless Tool. No will turn off the power saving
mode.
● Inactivity time
Time in minutes from last operation when the power saving mode will turn off the controller's screen or turn
off the Cordless Tool. Minimum value is 1, maximum value is 60, default value is 10.
Running a tool or touch a screen, connecting with Alpha Toolbox, changing the state of I/O are all operations
that will wake up the controller. Press the Start Trigger Switch on the Cordless Tool to recover from power
saving mode.
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Touch area for changing
Job, Task, Part ID