Assembly Technologies QBE Controllers – Stanley
Fast Facts:
- Controls STANLEY® Assembly Technologies tools to 2000 Nm
- All controllers have an Ingress Protection rating of 54 (IP 54)
- Connectivity options include 24V I/O, USB, Ethernet, serial, and Fieldbus
- QBE Expert, Advanced, and Standard controllers can be setup from the front panel or from a computer’s web browser using the Alpha Toolbox Ethernet connection
- Alpha Toolbox, included in every QBE Controller, is used to program strategies, collect fastening c.ycle and trace data, and perform online diagnostics of the tool and controller
- The Wizard provides an easy method to control programming directly from the keypad on the controller or with Alpha Toolbox software
- The QBE Controller is designed to power the complete STANLEY® Assembly Technologies tool product line:
- EB-Series Corded tools
- EB-Series Corded Fixtured Tools
- B-Series Cordless Tools
- E-Series Corded and Fixtured tools
- And previous generations, the EA-Series and EC-Series tools
The QBE Controller platform includes an option based on customer requirements:
- QBE Expert Controller is the premier Multi-Spindle Controller and Wireless Controller
- Large touchscreen color display and on-screen keypad
- Operates as a standalone controller or as the lead controller of a multiple (fixtured) system and manages up to 24 trailing spindles (Advanced or Nodes)
- An 802.11 b/g/n wireless access point for B-Series Cordless tools to connect as trailing spindles
- Stores trace data for 30,000 Fastening Cycles
- 99 jobs, 99 tasks, 12 steps including smart steps and all advanced strategies
- Includes a USB port, a plant network Ethernet port, a Spindle network Ethernet port, a serial port, Fieldbus options, an integrated PLC
- 24V DC I/O, 8 inputs / 8 outputs, assignable
- QBE Advanced Controller is a Single Spindle Controller or a Lead Controller for a Dual-Spindle System
- Two line color display and on-screen keypad
- Operates as a standalone controller or as part of a multiple (fixtured) system.
- The Advanced controller can control up to 2 spindles including its own (typically Nodes or Advanced controllers can be used)
- Stores trace data for 30,000 fastening cycles
- 99 jobs, 99 tasks, 12 steps including smart steps and all advanced strategies
- Includes a USB port, a plant network Ethernet port, a Spindle network Ethernet port, a serial port, Fieldbus options, an integrated PLC
- 24V DC I/O, 8 inputs / 8 outputs, assignable
- QBE Standard Controller is a Single Spindle Controller
- Single line, monochrome LCD display and keypad
- Operates as a standalone controller
- Stores data for 1,000 fastening cycles and traces
- 16 jobs and 16 tasks with 8 steps
- Includes a USB port and a serial port
- 24V DC I/O, 8 inputs / 8 outputs, assignable
- QBE Node Controller is a Single Spindle Controller used for trailing spindles in Multiple Tool (Fixtured) Applications
- No onscreen display, Red, green, yellow LEDs for Limits Evaluation, Tool Ready and Faults
- Operates as part of a multiple (fixtured) system
- Stores trace data for 30,000 fastening cycles
- 255 jobs and 99 tasks with 12 steps
- 2 serial ports and Ethernet Port for Spindle network connections
- QBE Network Node Controller is a Cordless Tool Controller for up to 6 B-Series Cordless Tools
- No onscreen display, Red, green, yellow LEDs for Limits Evaluation, Tool Ready and Faults
- Operates as an interface between the B-Series Cordless tools and customers’ Error Proofing or Data Collection system
- Node controllers include an Ethernet port and a serial port
- 24V DC I/O, 8 inputs / 8 outputs, assignable
Specifications for QBE Controllers:
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 15 cm x 36 cm x 26 cm (6in x 14 in x 10 in)
- Weight: 7.6 kg (16.7 lb)
- I/O Power Supply: 24V DC, 1A Internal, Ready for External Power Supply
- AC Power Source: Auto Detect 100 – 126.5V or 200 – 253V AC, 50 or 60 Hz
- Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
- Temperature: 32-122 ºF (0-50 ºC)
