Base station ComCenter10 the hardware with integrated software
Programming kit ComCenter PC the software
for MINIMAT-EC Cordless Screwdriver, wireless and battery operated EC Screwdriver
Bluetooth can be used to connect the screwdriver to the optional base station ComCenter 10. The convenient operator interface offers a comprehensive range of functions and using a standard integrated web server screw processes can be generated and adjusted quickly and simply.
The process integration for exchange of screw specifications and results data for documentation and archiving is also possible. The base station can be used to control four tools.
This creates the best framework for successful quality management and documentation. The base station ComCenter 10 provides temporary storage and easy access all daily results data over a whole week. The software datalogger can be used to transfer the measurement data of several base stations (up to 10 devices) automatically via Ethernet onto a PC. Data evaluation can be carried out using the software statistics.
Up to eight multi-stage screw processes, each with appropriate loosening program, can be adjusted and transferred to the screwdriver using the base station ComCenter 10 or alternatively the programming kit of the ComCenter PC.
The keypad on the screwdriver itself is used to select screwdriving programs. At just the press of a button additional loosening programs can be selected at any time for any screwdriving program.
The programming kit ComCenter PC is a PC software used to adjust parameters on the EC cordless screwdrivers independently from the base station ComCenter 10. The licence key for the software is saved on the Bluetooth adaptor and a release code is also provided. The settings on as many EC cordless screwdrivers as required can be managed using the ComCenter PC software, just select the screwdriver required when starting the software.
Range of functions:
Screwdriving programs can be generated and adjusted using the ComCenter PC software. Graphs can be displayed and transferred using the software module Graph Viewer. This is included and automatically installed with the ComCenter PC software.
All settings for the EC cordless screwdrivers can also be managed via the menus on the web interface of the base station ComCenter 10. There are 12 languages available for the ComCenter PC software and for the user interface of the base station ComCenter 10.
the software for EC- and EC-Servo screwdriving systems in combination with the sequence controllers AST5, AST6, AST11 and AST40
The software "datalogger" can be used to record and archive the final-values of up to 10 sequence controllers. This storage format corresponds with the required format of the software "statistics", so that the data sets can be analyzed with the software "statistics". Select whether the data is collected automatically while the program is running, or whether the data reading should be triggered manually. The connection to the controllers is done by Ethernet and TCP/IP. The software is available in the following languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish.
the software for EC- and EC-Servo screwdriving systems in combination with the sequence controllers AST5, AST6, AST11 and AST40
The software "statistics" can be used to produce statistical evaluations of the screwdriving results, that are made available by the software "datalogger".
The software "datalogger" must also be installed in order to use the software "statistics"!
the software for EC- and EC-Servo screwdriving systems in combination with the sequence controllers ASTxx and ADAPTIVE DFS
During each screw assembly when using a sequence controller AST, the relevant measurement values are recorded in a fi le. There is now a new software product: the DEPRAG Graph Viewer, to simply and easily evaluate and analyse these measurement values.
The Graph Viewer opens the curve files of each sequence controller and can display the following visualisations:
- Visualisation of measurement values over time
In this visualisation, various measurement sizes can be shown in relation to the screwdriving procedure. All available measurement values can be displayed in chronological order.
- Visualisation of measurement values over angle
In this visualisation, the angle can be analysed in relation to the screwdriving procedure. The y-axis can be freely chosen by the user. This can e.g. enable analysis of angle in relation to torque or angle in relation to motor current, etc. In order to precisely analyse the screw assembly, a video can be played in visualisation over angle. Use the “start” and “pause” buttons in the same way as a video player to visualise the curve sequence of the screwdriving process. Individual sequences can be selected and displayed using the time bar.
- Superposition of measurement values over time / over angle
As well as visualisation over angle and visualisation over time, there is also an option to display several curves at the same time in order to draw correlations and recognise trends. Any number of curves can be added.It is also possible to align curves to specifi c synchronisation points and hide or show screwdriving steps.As well as the screwdriving curves, the processing and parameter data is also accessible. The complete process can be analysed and evaluated using a single piece of software. The process data can be printed as documentation.
the software for EC- and EC-Servo screwdriving systems in combination with the sequence controllers ASTxx and ADAPTIVE DFS
AST sequence controllers, the adaptive screwdriving system ADAPTIVE DFS and the ComCenter document relevant processing data for every screw assembly, which is then saved in a distinctive DEPRAG format.
The so-called “graphic files” contain all screw curves, end values and details relating to the screwdriving process and are only readable by DEPRAG’s own software solutions. In order to use and analyse this data in other systems, it is necessary to convert the internal format into a universal machine-readable format.
The new software solution DEPRAG Data eXchange enables DEPRAG graphic files to be exported either as csv or Excel files. This data can now be used in other software solutions. Optional areas of application include:
- integration in a databank
- analysis in Matlab
- SAP integration
- filing in customer-specific processing software
Compatibility: all Windows systems (7, 8, 10) without any need for configuration. The software configures itself and is ready to run with just one click.
the software for the screwdriving system DEPRAG Plus as well as EC- and EC-Servo screwdriving systems in combination with the sequence controllers AST11, AST12, AST40, AST6 including the i-versions and for the ComCenter 10
Software TIA LINK for simple integration in SIMATIC controllers
Integration in the Siemens programming environment (Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal) is required to operate DEPRAG devices with the current SIMATIC controllers. This integration is quite time-consuming and requires expert domain knowledge of the DEPRAG devices. Therefore, the software TIA link has been created to enable simple integration of the following DEPRAG products: AST11, AST12, AST40 incl. i-versions, AST 6 incl. i-versions, ComCenter 10.
The software not only includes integration in the TIA portal for the above products but also several Quick-Start projects in the “structured text” programming language without first setting up communication using the user manual. The Software TIA Link presents a significant time saving due to considerably reduced programming efforts. As well as the fieldbus connection, there are additional examples provided for controlling the screwdriving system. The following SIMATIC controllers are supported: SIMATIC S7-1200, SIMATIC S7-1500 and SIMATIC ET 200SP (CPU)
The software is available as a download.
the software for the screwdriving system DEPRAG Plus as well as EC- and EC-Servo screwdriving systems in combination with the sequence controllers AST11, AST12, AST40, AST6 including the i-versions and for the ComCenter 10
Integration in the Beckhoff programming environment is required to operate DEPRAG devices with the current Beckhoff controllers. The software TwinCAT Link has been created to enable simple integration of the following DEPRAG products: AST11, AST12, AST40 incl. i-versions, AST 6 incl. i-versions, ComCenter 10
The software not only includes integration for the above products but also several Quick-Start projects in the “structured text” programming language which enable immediate execution of screw assemblies without first setting up communication using the user manual.
The Quick-Start projects are available for version TwinCAT 2 as well as version TwinCAT 3. The software TwinCAT Link presents a significant time saving due to considerably reduced programming efforts. As well as the fieldbus connection, there are additional examples provided for controlling the screwdriving system.
The following Beckhoff software systems are supported: TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3
The software is available as a download.