Programming QX Series Tools for CCW Tightening

QX Series tools support both clockwise (CW) and counterclockwise (CCW) tightening applications. Programming a CCW tightening is straightforward, but the tool's Reverse function behaves differently, depending on the programming method used.

This article explains how to program a QX Series tool for CCW tightenings using the available programming interfaces and how to verify the expected tool behavior after programming.

This procedure applies to all QX Series tools programmed using:

• Tool keypad
• ICS software
• INSIGHT Connect Mobile App
• INSIGHT Connect Desktop App
• QCX Controller

Before You Begin

Before programming the tool:

1. Verify the battery is adequately charged.
2. Confirm the tool firmware is current, if required by your facility.
3. Determine whether your application requires the Reverse function to rotate in the same or opposite direction as the tightening cycle.
4. If using a QCX Controller, verify the tool is connected and communicating properly.

Program Using the Tool Keypad

1. Create or edit a Torque or Angle strategy.
2. Set the tightening direction to CCW.
3. Enter the target value and any other required tightening parameters.
4. Save the settings.

Note: When programming from the tool keypad, the Reverse operation is automatically set opposite the tightening direction.

Program Using ICS Software

1. Create or edit a Torque, Angle, or Prevailing Torque strategy.
2. Set the tightening direction to CCW.
3. Enter the target value and any other required tightening parameters.
4. Save the settings.

Note: For multi-step strategies, the Reverse operation is automatically set opposite the tightening direction of the first step.

Program Using the Mobile or Desktop App

1. Create or edit a Torque, Angle, or Prevailing Torque strategy.
2. Set the tightening direction to CCW.
3. Enter the target value and any other required tightening parameters.
4. Save the settings.

1. Change the Reverse Direction to CW (Optional)

If your application requires the Reverse operation to rotate clockwise:

1. Select Reverse Parameters.
2. Select Edit.
3. Change the direction to CW.
4. Save the settings.

Expected Tool Behavior:

• Tightening Direction: CCW
• Reverse Direction: CW

Program Using a QCX Controller

1. Create a new Pset.
2. Enter a name for the Pset.
3. Select Forward Direction.
4. Select Step 1.
5. Select a Torque, Angle, or Prevailing Torque strategy.
6. Enter the target value and any other required tightening parameters.
7. Set the tightening direction to CCW.
8. Select Save Step.

Expected Tool Behavior:

• Tightening Direction: CCW
• Reverse Direction: CW

1. Save the Pset

If these settings meet your application requirements:

1. Return to the Create Pset screen.
2. Select the Save icon.
3. Assign the Pset to the appropriate Job.

2. Change the Reverse Direction to CW (Optional)

If your application requires the Reverse operation to rotate clockwise:

1. Before selecting the Save icon, select Reverse Operation.
2. Change Reverse Step Type to Custom.
3. Change Rotation to CW.
4. Select Save Step.
5. Return to the Create Pset screen.
6. Select the Save icon.
7. Assign the Pset to the appropriate Job.

Verify the Program

After programming:

1. Confirm the tightening direction is CCW.
2. Verify the Reverse direction matches the values in Verify Expected Tool Behavior.
3. Test the tool on a non-production joint.
4. Verify the correct Pset is assigned to the active Job (QCX only).

Verify Expected Tool Behavior

*For multi-step strategies, the Reverse direction is automatically set opposite the tightening direction of the first step.