Performance from

Simple Error-Proofing
to Line Control

• Controls QPM Tools to 2000 Nm

• Connectivity Options Include 24V I/O,
USB, Ethernet, Serial and Fieldbus
• Alpha Toolbox Software Enables
Configuration, Reports and Traces

QB Alpha Controllers
Alpha
Basic QB1001
for Routine Large light bars
• J ob setup from
Error Proofing alert operator to
fastening status keypad or PC
software
Two line data
display with soft • S tores the last 100
key navigation fastening cycles and
the last trace
• Includes tool
diagnostics and
maintenance
intervals
Fixed 24V Input/Output Enables Remote
Start, Socket Tray and Alarms for Error
Proofing

Remote operation for

tools mounted in
machines, fixtures,
or arms.

StanBus TM

Error proofing I/O

assures the job cannot
inadvertently leave the StanBus TM

station unless fastened

as specified.

PC Software Enables Tool

Configuration and Data Collection
• Alpha Toolbox functionality
• No Setup Required… Browser
based software executed from serial
Socket tray connection to controller
for error proofed fastening job selection enables a
single tool to reliably assemble joints of different
target torque levels

4 in/4 out fixed 24 V I/O

for line control

Adaptive Tightening Control gives each tool the flexibility to

adjust for different joint designs and variable part tolerances. Two fasteners may
have the same size and torque specifications, but different joint characteristics
(e.g, hard vs. soft). Without ATC, either torque overshoot or long cycle times
result. ATC improves torque capability and reduces cycle time by automatically
adjusting to joint variations—minimizing the number of tools and setups.
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Alpha
Standard QB2_01
Expands Fastening
Strategies and Plant
Interface Capability

• 1
 6 jobs, 16 tasks with 8 steps, including StanBus TM

smart steps. StanBus TM

• P
 arameter setup is through the Alpha Alpha Toolbox Trace, Tool
Toolbox Ethernet port. Diagnostics and Statistics
StanBus TM

StanBus TM

• U
 SB enables quick and easy backup/
restore of controller information
• S tores data AND tracesStanBus
for the last TM

1,000 fastening cycles

• Includes Alpha Toolbox software,
StanBus
tool diagnostics and maintenance TM

intervals
• QB2001 will run EA and EB Series
Tools
• QB2101 will also run E Series Tools

Tool Configuration and

Data Collection USB enables
• Alpha Toolbox functionality
quick and easy
• No Setup Required… backup/ restore of
Browser based software controller information
executed from Ethernet and barcode input for
connection to controller job selection
8 in/ 8 out fixed 24 V I/O
for line control
Serial port can
connect to plant
networks

Before ATC After ATC Improve capability...Reduce cycle time

Hard 30° Soft 720° Hard 30° Soft 720°
Before ATC

After ATC

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Torque Capability Torque Capability Time
Alpha
Advanced QB3_01
Manages up to Two Spindles and has
a PLC for Expanded Capability

• 9
 9 jobs, 99 tasks, 12 steps including smart steps and all
advanced strategies
• Stores data AND traces for the last 10,000 fastening cycles
• O
 ne Node can be run as a trailing spindle from the Advanced Two line color
Controller StanBus TM
data display
• Includes Alpha Toolbox software, tool diagnostics and with soft key
maintenance intervals navigation
StanBus TM

• QB3001 will run EA and EB Series Tools Single Spindle

Fastening Cycle
• QB3101 will also run E Series Tools data gives way
to second spindle
run screen when
StanBus TM
a trailing spindle
is connected

Standard Ladder Logic PLC Capability

StanBus TM

Ethernet ports
enable daisy
chain
connectivity on
Node and
Advanced
Controllers

Fieldbus
options provide
customized
integration into
facilities

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Alpha
Expert QB4_01
Controls 1 Spindle and Manages up to 24 via Ethernet
Trailing Spindles can be Advanced or Node Controllers

• Synchronizes multiple spindles

• Onboard Standard Ladder Logic PLC
Capability
Manages as
many as • 99 jobs, 99 tasks, 12 steps including smart
24 spindles steps and all advanced strategies
Minimizes plant • Stores data AND traces for the last 10,000
StanBus
connections fastening cycles
TM

through a single
point interface • Includes Alpha Toolbox software, tool
StanBus
to the plant diagnostics and maintenance intervals
TM

network • Provides one data network connection for

multiple spindles
• QB4001 will run EA and EB Series Tools
• QB4101 will also run E Series Tools
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Alpha
Node QB0_01
For Efficient Multiple Spindle Operation

• Can be managed by Advanced or

Expert Alphas
Large light bars • All spindles can be synchronized
alert operator to
fastening status • 99 jobs, 99 tasks, 12 steps including
smart steps and all advanced
strategies
StanBus TM

• Parameter setup is through the Alpha

Fault / Ready
lights indicate
Toolbox Ethernet port
StanBus TM

Controller status • Stores data AND traces for the last

10,000 fastening cycles

Maintenance
• Includes Alpha Toolbox software, tool
Due Indicator diagnostics and maintenance intervals
• QB0001 will run EA and EB Series Tools
• QB0101 will also run E Series Tools

Ethernet ports enable daisy

chain connectivity

Node 1 Node 2 Node 3

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Connectivity Options Fill Needs from Single Tools to Multiple Spindles
and Production Line Management

QB4001 Expert Controller

StanBus
Parameter setup is through the TM

Alpha Toolbox Ethernet port

StanBus TM

Plant Ethernet network

Collect Data using specific
8 in/8 out assignable
Protocols
24V I/O for line control
(Military style mating connector
available)

Plant Serial network

Lead DeviceNet Collect Data using specific
Customize a solution for Protocols
controlling station objects
and peripheral devices Optional Fieldbus
ports and protocols

Included and Optional Ports

Model Plinth 24V I/O Serial Ethernet USB DeviceNet Profibus EthernetIP ProfiNet GM
StanBus TM

Basic QB1001 Optional 4 in, 4 out 4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
QB2001/
Standard QB2101
Optional 8 in, 8 out 4 4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
StanBus TM

QB3001/
Advanced QB3101
4 8 in, 8 out 4 4 4 -XDV -XPV -XEV -XNV -XGV

QB4001/ StanBus
Expert 4 8 in, 8 out 4 4 4 -XDV -XPV -XEV -XNV -XGV
TM

QB4101
QB0001/
Node QB0101
4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
StanBus

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TM
Control Strategy Options to Fit Production and Product Requirements

TC/AM AC/TM BACKOFF AC and TC AC or TC

Torque Control Angle Control Backoff the Fastener Angle Control Angle Control
with Angle Monitoring with Torque Monitoring and Torque Control or Torque Control

Most common control strategy for
tightening threaded fasteners. Angle
monitoring can detect changes in joint
rate, indicating process concerns.
Settings
• Torque target and limits
• Angle limits
Ends at torque = torque target.
Final torque and angle within limits
for OK cycle.
Controls the amount of fastener
rotation. Angle control can
determine component positions.
Settings
• Angle target and limits
• Torque limits
Ends at angle = angle target. Final
angle and torque within limits for
OK cycle.
Backs off a fastener a selected
amount of rotation.
Settings
• Back off angle target
• Angle limits
Ends at angle = angle target. Final
angle and torque within limits for
OK cycle.
Opciones
Used for very critical joints with
precision components.
Settings
• Torque target and limits
• Angle target and limits
• Torque and angle bailouts
Ends at torque = torque target;
angle = angle target. Final torque
and angle within limits for OK cycle.
Similar to AC/TC.
Settings
• Torque target and limits
• Angle target and limits
• Torque and Angle bailouts
Ends at torque = torque target; or
angle = angle target or both.

Model Basic Standard Advanced Expert Node

QB1001 QB2_01 QB3_01 QB4_01 QB0_01
AC/TA RC/AM
Angle Control Rate Control
Jobs 2 16 99 99 99
with Toque Averaging with Angle Monitoring
Tasks 2 16 99 99 99
Steps 2 8 12 12 12
Basic Strategies
TC/AM ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Soft Stop ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
ATC ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Smart Steps Averages the rolling torque from Used to detect changes in joint rate
Wobble ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ snug to the angle control target. (gradient) to identify galling,
Recalculates zero torque if used crossthreading, and bottom out.
Slow Seek ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
with TC/AM and the prevailing
Self Tap ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Settings
torque option.
Condition Fastener ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
• Torque rate target
Settings • Torque and angle limits
Pre-Torque ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
• Average torque limits
Backout Ends at torque vs. angle rate = rate
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ • Angle target and limits
control target. Final torque and
Fastener Release ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ • Min and max torque bailouts
angle within limits for OK cycle.
Advanced Strategies Ends at angle = angle target.
AC/TM ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AC/TC ✔ ✔ ✔
AC/TA ✔ ✔ ✔ YC/AM
BACKOFF ✔ ✔ ✔ Yield Control
RC/AM ✔ ✔ ✔ with Angle Monitoring
YC/AM ✔ ✔ ✔
Torque Averaging ✔ ✔ ✔
Prevailing Torque ✔ ✔ ✔ Torque
Torque Recovery ✔ ✔ ✔
Angle

Strategies Used to detect the yield point

Each strategy consists of a complete set of a fastener based on a decreasing
of parameters to control and/or audit torque vs. angle rate.
torque, angle, time, speed, and power. Each Settings
strategy may advance to the next, invisible • Yield control target
to the operator, or pause the tool briefly to • Torque and angle limits
manage direction changes,multiple spindle Ends at torque vs. angle rate =
synchronization, or relaxation and crosstalk yield control target. Final torque
and angle within limits for OK cycle.
effects.

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