Lineside Controllers – TCI and TCI Multi

The TCI (Tool Control Interface) lineside controller allows the user to connect a digital torque wrench to be used in assembly production. The WrenchStar Multi can be connected to the TCI at the push of a button.

  • Description
  • Specification

Description

Product Details

The TCI (Tool Control Interface) lineside controller allows the user to connect a digital torque wrench to be used in assembly production. The WrenchStar Multi can be connected to the TCI at the push of a button.

The TCI allows easy management, set up and diagnostics of itself via web browsers and it can be used as a standalone and jobs can be selected and results sent to a PC or web page. The unit accepts Open Protocol commands via Ethernet to select a ‘Job’ to use with the WrenchStar Multi.

The TCI lineside controller has a web status page that allows Ethernet properties, RF properties, logging of messages, and wrench status to be monitored. The web page mirrors the last torque and angle reading from wrench plus its torque status (LO, OK and HI). LED lights on the unit show real-time status of the wrench connection on the unit.

 

The TCI (Tool Control Interface) Multi lineside controller allows the user to connect up to five digital torque wrenches to be used in assembly production. The WrenchStar Multi torque wrench can be connected to the TCI Multi at the simple push of a button.

Connection of up to 5 Crane transducers is also possible using the Rfm wireless connection device.

Specification

Operating and storage temp range

-20 to +50°C

Humidity

10-75% non-condensing

IP Rating

IP40 (Indoor use only)

Job storage

TCI: 20 Jobs

TCI Multi: 99 Jobs

Power

5V +/-10% DC power supply 1000mA OR Mini Type-B

Ethernet

RJ45 socket

Serial

9-way D-type RS232 socket for serial connection to a PC in standalone

USB

Mini USB Cable for programming firmware

RF

2.4GHz antenna for RF Wrench communication

Low power 0dBm and uses worldwide ISM band (2400MHz)

Dimensions

217mm x 120mm x 56mm

LEDs

Power status

Host (communications are good, absent or incorrect).

Wrench (informs WrenchStar Multi is paired, in range or has a Job loaded)

Operation

Open Protocol commands via Ethernet to select a Job and use with the Wrench

Standalone mode – Jobs can be selected and results posted to PC or web page