Panasonic: Accupulse Tools Best Practices, Quick Guides, Warranty Instructions and Worksheets
AccuPulse Mechanical Pulse Tools
Panasonic EYFA31B | Remote Control
Quick Programming Guide with Remote for EYFLA7 | EYFLA8 | EYFLA9 | EYFMA2
| Button | # of Pushes | Setting Mode | Tool Display | Description |
| A | 0 times | Torque setting | 1~40: Shut-off F: Non-shut off |
Select stage with ＋/－button. Initial setting is 「F」.
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| A | 1 time | Flush (Snug torque) detection mode setting | L1: Stage1 ～L7: Stage7 |
Select stage with ＋/－button. Initial setting is 「L1」.
L1: For applications with light load before snug point ～L7: For applications with heavy loads or varying joint rate before snug point |
| A | 2 times | Buzzer setting | b0: No buzzer b1: Buzzer with OK b2: Buzzer with NOK |
Select stage with ＋/－button. Initial setting is 「b0」.
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| A | 3 times | Flush (Snug torque) detection delay | J0: OFF 01～30: 0.1～3.0sec. |
Select stage with ＋/－button. Initial setting is 「J0」.
The tool doesn’t activate Snug Torque Detection mode and ignores load during rundown for a selected time period. |
| B | 1 time | LED light | d1: by LED button (for 5min) d2: by trigger switch |
Select stage with ＋/－button. Initial setting is 「d1」.
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| B | 2 times | Rundown error detecting | 0～30: 0～3.0sec |
Select stage with ＋/－button. Initial setting is 「0」.
If the clutch is activated before the programmable minimum runtime, the tool alerts the operator to a NOK fastening. (0.1sec. per stage) |
| B | 3 times | Variable speed control | P0: Variable speed (ON) P1: Single speed (OFF) |
Select stage with ＋/－button. Initial setting is 「P0」.
Speed can be controlled by use of the trigger. |
| C | 1 time | Reset settings | F |
All settings return to initial setting
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| C | 2 times | Maintenance interval alarm | 0～99: 0-99 Rundowns |
Select stage with ＋/－button. Initial setting is 「0」
When total fastening times are within 1 hour of preset maintenance interval, tool’s display blinks notifying the operator. Once tool reaches the preset interval, the tool is looked out from further use. |
| C | 3 times | Out of range disable function | C0: OFF C1: ON |
Select stage with ＋/－button. Initial setting is 「C0」
In the event that wireless communication cannot be completed between the tool and the qualifier, the tool will be disabled and cannot be operated. |
| C | 4 times | Communication Mode | 90: One-Way 91: Two-Way |
Only available with models equipped with Two-Way communication
Toggles communication mode between One-Way and Two-Way communication |
| D | 1 time | Cross thread reduction | R0: Off R1:360°reverse (ON) |
Select stage with ＋/－button. Initial setting is 「R0」
Tool first reverses 360 degree, aligning the threads, greatly reducing the possibility of cross threads. |
| D | 2 times | Retightening prevention | U-U9: 0～3.0sec. |
Select stage with ＋/－button. Initial setting is 「U」
Tool prevented from operating during a selected time period after shut-off. |
| D | 3 times | Socket extension mode | h0: Normal h1: for 150mm socket h2: for 250mm socket |
Select stage with ＋/－button. Initial setting is 「h0」
RPM during impacts is adjusted depending on socket extension length to stabilize torque. |
Step 1 Select Tool & Initial Torque Setting
1. Choose correct tool and fastener size from the chart. (Below Steps)
2. Set tool torque stage according to the chart, using default L1 flush detection
3. Rundown fastener and audit with torque wrench
4. If parts are not flush proceed to Step 2
5. If parts are flush and torque is not reached proceed to Step 3
Step 2 Flush Detection Level Adjustment
1. Adjust L mode from L1 to L2
2. Rundown the fastener and confirm the parts are flush by VISUAL Check
3. If NOK increase L mode until Flush by Visual Check
4. If OK proceed to Step 3.
Step 3 Set Final Torque Stage
1. Perform static audit on fastener with a digital torque wrench
2. Adjust target torque 1-40 until target torque is achieved
3. Test and verify repeatability
4. Record setting in the Tool Setup Work Sheet.
AccuPulse Mechanical Pulse Torque Charts
AccuPulse Tool Torque Charts
Setting up AccuPulse Tool on Applications
Method for New Installations
- Obtain Application Specifications
- Determine tool for application
- Set up tool on application
- verify tool on application
- Record to worksheet
- Verify tool in Calibration Lab
- Record to worksheet
Setting Up Accupulse Tool on New Applications Guide
1. Obtain Application Specifications
• Specs – Obtain the target torque, tolerance, extensions and sockets for the application.
• Joint Type – Determine the joint type (Hard 30°, Medium-Hard 60°, MediumSoft 180°, Soft 360°. Angle declared by rotating the fastener from flush (50%) to target torque (100%) See above
➢ Dry Loctite, Lock Nuts, etc. will possibly cause a medium-soft or soft point.
2. Determine Tool For Application
• Look Up The Tool – Use the torque curve graphs to select the tool and be sure to use the joint type determined from the torque charts .
• Select Tool – On the torque graph, locate the target torque on the left column; follow the line to the right to select the tool
Follow the chart directly down to obtain an estimated starting point to program the tool.
➢ Suggestion – If more than one tool can be used in the torque range then consider using a larger tool on Medium-Soft/Soft joints and a smaller tool on Hard/Medium Hard joints.
3. Program The Tool Settings
• Set the Torque – Adjust the tools torque setting (Program Setting)(1~40) to the desired torque from the torque charts.
• Flush Detection – Start with the default L1 flush detection (L1-L7)
4. Run The Tool On The Application
• Run The Tool - Run the tool on the application and be sure to hold the trigger until the tool shuts off.
5. Audit The Fastener - Conduct a static/residual audit of the fastener to verify accuracy.
• Flush Point Mode – If the tool pulses before achieving the flush point or parts are not
pulled together, set the tool to next “Flush Point” (L1–L2–L3–L4…….L7) until flush
• Adjust Torque - If the torque isn’t achieved and parts are pulled together, adjust the
tool’s Program Setting (1-40) to increase or decrease the torque until the residual audit target torque are the same
➢ If unable to achieve the required specifications, consider using a larger tool on
Medium- Soft/Soft joints and a smaller tool on Hard/Medium Hard joints.
6. Record / Tool History
• Worksheet – Document the above information on the “Panasonic Assembly Tool Set Up
Worksheet”.
• Save Data – Record the Tools Model, Program Setting, Flush Point, Joint Type, Sockets and Extensions.
7. Verify The Tool In The Calibration Lab
• Set Up Transducer – Set up the Analyzer/Software per manufacturers suggested settings.
• Adjust Simulator – Adjust the Joint Simulator per the transducer quick start guide.
• Transducer – Warm up the Joint Simulator and Tool before testing. Run 10 cycles on the joint simulator to get the components warmed up and grease moving.
• Run The Tool – Run the tool on the Transducer with the Joint Simulator.
➢ Wait 5 seconds in between rundowns.
8. Record / Tool History
• Worksheet – Document the above information on the “Panasonic Assembly Tool Set Up
Worksheet”.
• Save Data – Record the Tools Model, Program Setting, Flush Point, Joint Type, Sockets and Extensions, Torque analyzer settings. Washers, filters and pulse tool compensation.
Reinstating AccuPulse Tools On Applications
Methods for Reinstating Tools
1. Look up applications settings on worksheet
2. Set up from worksheet or "Replace" for 2-way mode
3. Verify tool in Calibration Lab
4. Run tool on application
5. Verify tool on application
6. Update Worksheet
Reinstating AccuPulse Tools On Applications Guide
1. Look Up Application Setting On Worksheet
• Worksheet – Look up the application information on the “Panasonic Assembly Tool Set Up Worksheet”.
2. Set Up Replacement Tool
• Obtain Tool & Attachments –Obtain the tool, extensions and sockets for the application
• 1-way Wireless or Stand-alone – Referring to the worksheet, program the tool to the same settings recorded previously, confirming the torque, flush detection and other features used with the previous tool with the remote control. Then, if connected to a controller, select “Replace”. (Table above)
• 2-way Wireless (90-91) - Change the tool from 1 way to 2 way with the remote control. On the controller, select the tool from the menu in to be replaced.
Select “Replace”. The previous parameters will be saved to the new tool of same model number.
3. Verify The Tool In The Calibration Lab
• Set Up Transducer – Set up the Analyzer/Software per the settings recorded in the worksheet.
• Adjust Simulator – Adjust the Joint Simulator per the recorded washer thickness in the worksheet.
• Transducer – Warm up the Joint Simulator and Tool before testing. Run 10 cycles on the joint simulator to get the components warmed up and grease moving.
• Run The Tool – Run the tool on the Transducer with the Joint Simulator.
• Wait 10 seconds in between rundowns.
4. Run The Tool On The Application
• Run The Tool - Run the tool on the application and be sure to hold the trigger until the tool shuts off.
• Audit The Fastener - Conduct a static/residual audit of the fastener to verify accuracy.
• Adjust Torque - If the torque is out of specification, adjust the tool’s Program Setting (1-40) to increase or decrease the torque until the residual audit is within specification.
➢ If unable to achieve the required specifications, double check the tools set up (settings & attachments) for any inconsistences.
5. Record / Tool History
• Worksheet – Update the worksheet with the above information if any changes were made to the tool, settings or attachments.
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