Tier 1 Selection Guide - Atlas Copco

2. Nutrunner controllers, Tensor DS/DL
Instead of a torque transducer, Tensor DS uses
DigiTork, the digital torque controller developed
by Atlas Copco. Unlike conventionally-controlled
tools, the micro-processor in the DS drive unit
takes motor speed and temperature into account,
as well as the current strength and voltage that
supply the motor.
The ToolsTalk DS software developed by Atlas
Copco gives you access to all DS system programming,
tightening strategies and accessory options
(device bus, I/Os etc.). A Tensor DS or Tensor DL
system comprises the following components:
Tensor DL: DL Controller
DL tool (ETV DL, ETD DL, ETP DL)
Tool cable
Programming software and accessories (optional)
Tensor DS: DS Controller
DS tool (ETV DS, ETD DL, ETP DL)
Tool cable
Programming software and accessories (optional)
The three Tensor DS motor sizes (DS4, DS7 and DS9)
and one DL motor size can handle torques of 1–4000
Nm. This catalog contains descriptions of tools up to
100 Nm in the angle, pistol grip and straight designs
(DS4 and DS7).
There are three different drive unit designs available
for DS: DS Box, BASIC and ADVANCED. For the DL
Controller, the BASIC and ADVANCED versions.
2.1 DS Box Control
1-channel controller with powerpack in sturdy housing
for controlling EC nutrunners in the Tensor DS range. It
determines OK/NOK following the tightening operation.
Programming is carried out on the device and/or via PC
and ToolsTalk DS. This model has one parameter set and
is able to count OK joints. After tightening, the OK/NOK
signal is emitted via one relay, the overall OK via another.
2.2 BASIC Controller
1-channel controller with powerpack in sturdy housing
for controlling EC nutrunners in the Tensor DS range. It
determines OK/NOK following the tightening operation.
Programming is carried out on the device and/or via PC
and ToolsTalk DS. This model has one parameter set and
is able to count OK joints. After tightening, the OK/NOK
signal is emitted via one relay, the overall OK via another.
Integrated keypad and display in the front panel show
the results.
2.3 ADVANCED Controller
1-channel controller with powerpack in sturdy housing
for controlling EC nutrunners in the Tensor DS range. It
determines OK/NOK following the tightening operation.
Programming is carried out on the device and/or via PC
and ToolsTalk DS. This model has 8 freely programmable
parameter sets, 4 inputs and 4 outputs for process
communication and a 24 V power supply. With I/O bus
for accessories such as socket magazine and RE alarm
(chapter 8.1) and functions such as integrated line
control and group counting.
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