Description
The IQ Wrench Opta is a powerful, smart torque tool which is essential in both the Quality Audit and Assembly environments. The rugged, but light tool can be used on a stand alone basis or as part of a sophisticated production control system.
Depending on customer needs, the IQ Wrench
Opta can be configured as either a basic tool or an advanced data collection system. Flexibility is enhanced as the software in the IQ Wrench
Opta can be upgraded almost as soon as a change is required.
The IQ Wrench
Opta allows recording and storage of critical data:
- Who used the IQ Wrench Opta
- When the measurement was taken
- What results were achieved – torque and angle
- What the process was
RF Function
RF on board the IQWrench2 Opta operates at a user
programmable frequency of 868/915MHz according to
the country of installation. The system has a working
range of up to 10m and features a fully internal antenna
for maximum durability. The robust wireless protocol
allows for up to 5 wrenches to communicate
simultaneously with a single base station receiver.
The RF function can be used in a number of
configurations to allow:
- Simple data transfer from the wrench to PC/PLC
- Integration into the OMS system to collect production data against multiple jobs
- Remote selection of Jobs
- Integration into 3rd party systems
- Transfer of a Job to the wrench
The IQ Wrench Opta is the latest product from Crane Electronics Ltd to offer some of the most advanced measurement technology, storage and SPC capabilities. All of this has been packaged in an ergonomic wrench which has been designed to maximise the comfort of the operator.
The wrenches are a lot lighter than may be anticipated from a wrench with such comprehensive capabilities. The smaller wrenches weigh below 1kg. The larger wrenches are about twice this weight.
The physical sizes are also worth mentioning e.g. a 10Nm IQ Wrench Opta is only 300mm long.
The IQ Wrench Opta is a natural choice for working in confined spaces. The operator does not have to worry how he holds the wrench. It is point of load insensitive ensuring precise measurement independent of how the wrench is held.
Feedback of the fastening process is important for the operator to perform his job correctly. Crane has improved the processing speed of its wrenches giving an even better sampling rate. The status of the fastening process is given by a choice of visual, audible and physical alarms.
Visual indications are multi-coloured LEDs on both the front and back of the wrench. A real time graph on the display gives a clear indication of the tightening process e.g. target torque, lower and upper torque specification, alternatively torque or angle. In situations where the operator cannot look at the wrench, he can choose between a vibrating handle and acoustic signals to indicate the tightening status.
A heavy-duty cradle serves as a dedicated storage space for the wrench and can be mounted vertically and horizontally. The cradle combines three functions: recharging of the batteries, programming the tool and downloading readings to a PC.
The IQ Wrench Opta has state of the art battery technology and can be used for at least a full shift on a single charge.
It is straightforward to set up the IQ Wrench Opta. It can be password protected to avoid unauthorised tampering with the settings and completed readings. It’s equally easy to use the IQ Wrench Opta with a wide range of measurement options – torque, angle, track, peak, move-on and yield.
IQ Wrench Opta offers a choice of communication options, including wireless, to the customer’s network. This allows integration into QA systems or simple downloading and uploading of data, including multiple traces and graphs of data.
All of Crane Electronics’ torque tools are developed and manufactured in-house. The company’s customer support team has direct access to the internal engineering and software departments. Repairs and recalibrations can also be undertaken by Crane’s UKAS accredited calibration and repair centre.
IQ WRENCH OPTA
