PTV-FM Generation II
The New Generation of Programmable Torque Verifier FM - Simpler and Smarter!

The Generation II is a tremendous leap forward in ease of use in all areas! Never has the integration of manual torque wrenches into automated line control been easier.

The Generation II uses S/R FM Switch Wrenches with their incredible accuracy, reliability, and durability to assure the proper torque is available to the operator using the wrench correctly. When the operator uses the wrench, the Generation II receives and processes the signal from the wrench, comparing the use of the tool against programmed standards for correct use. Immediate feedback to the operator and the line control PLC's determine subsequent actions. The operator can proceed to the next fastener if the wrench use was correct, or correct the tightening of the current fastener if the wrench was used improperly. The operator knows, within a fractional second of wrench use, whether they tightened the fastener properly or not!

In addition, the fastener count for the assembly is maintained and displayed as a batch; the operator always knows how many fasteners have been correctly tightened on the assembly, or if you prefer, how many remain to be tightened. When the assembly is complete, both the operator and the line controls are notified, and the Generation II resets for the next batch.

The greatest changes in the Generation II are in the ease of programming and the new operating controls. A Time Between Clicks control has been added to reduce the probability of an operator double-clicking the wrench on the same fastener, and a Time Between Batches Control has been added to assure the operator does not inadvertently work on the same assembly twice.

With the Generation II, programming has become a breeze! The LED Display has been recoded to give text and status messages that make programming genuinely intuitive! The use of scrolling text provides more information to the supervisor or operator programming the unit. In addition, 100% of the programming is now performed from the front panel! Not merely do you no longer need to remove the back of the unit to program in a new wrench, but there is a new AUTO LEARN feature that allows you to program in a new wrench just by activating the feature and clicking the wrench twice!

Want to learn more about integrating your manual torque wrenches into your automated line controls, and how you can provide an inexpensive backup to your power tools? In addition to the features of the PTV-FM Generation II shown below, see our page "How can I back up my automated power tools?". Then look at the Specifications Page for the Generation II. You can even read the manual for the Generation II that is provided online in Adobe® PDF® format!

Then call us! We can help you achieve the integration, quality, and profit you seek!!

Features:

• Replaces of backs up automated power tools costing thousands of dollars more!
• Uses S/R FM Switch Wrenches, with capacities from 50 inch pounds to 4800 inch pounds.
• A "rolling code" stops crosstalk from other FM devices and FM Switch Wrenches for other PTV-FM's.
• Counts and displays every correct use of every FM Switch Wrench for that individual unit.
• Notifies the operator immediately if the wrench has been used improperly.
• Works with up to four FM Switch Wrenches. It can even be programmed to move among them in any pattern you select!
• Each FM Switch Wrench has different parameter element settings, accommodating soft and hard joint differences and different counts for different tools.
• 100% of the functions can be programmed from the front panel, quickly and easily!
• 19-Pin PLC Connector provides communication with line controls, either for individual wrench "clicks" or for batches, or both!
• New Time Between Clicks timer offers reduced probability of operator inadvertently double-clicking on the same fastener.
• New Time Between Batches timer offers reduced probability of operator inadvertently working on the wrong assembly.
• Four parameters with individual settings allow use of up to four wrenches with a single Generation II unit!
• Did we mention it saves you thousands of dollars over automated power tools?

Take a look at the other information resources we have provided, then give us a call to arrange a FREE in-plant demonstration!