Kolver is proud to announce our biggest K-DUCER update yet!
This firmware release, v36, adds several new features developed in close collaboration with our distributors and end users, reflecting Kolver's commitment the evolving needs of our customer base.
As always, this new set of functionality comes free of charge to all K-DUCER customers.
Please get in touch with us or your local distributor for help updating to this newest firmware.
NEW RUNNING TORQUE AND COMPENSATION MODES
Your K-DUCER can now dynamically monitor and compensate for the running torque (aka friction torque or prevailing torque) encountered during the tightening process.
Running Torque Compensation mode is best suited for applications like fastening into helicoil inserts and fasteners with locking patches, like nylok, Loctite and nylon patches.
It works by measuring running torque within user-set bounds and adding the measured value (peak or avg) to the final torque value in real time. The resulting total final torque for the rundown will be the torque target + the measured running torque.
Running Torque Monitoring mode is best suited for applications like cross-thread detection & prevention without damaging the tapped hole and detection of foreign debris, rust, defect, lack of lubrication, or any factor that can increase the friction torque or running torque.
It works by measuring running torque within user-set bounds but without modifying the target torque.
DOWNSHIFT-AT-ANGLE IS HERE
As widely requested by our customers, the K-DUCER now allows downshifting to happen after a set angle has been reached; previously, downshifting was only allowed after reaching a set torque.
MES-COMPATIBILITY
Barcodes can now be sent programmatically via Modbus TCP and Open Protocol, providing an opportunity for deeper MES integration.
Furthermore, serial number barcodes can now have up to 63 characters.
Other supported barcode styles include QR, data-matrix, and other 2-D barcodes.
SPREADSHEET-FRIENDLY OUTPUT
Tightening results, which now include the torque/angle graph data for each tigheting operation, are saved by-default in spreadsheet-friendly CSV format and can be opened by any spreadsheet editor.
A MORE SECURE K-EXPAND
The latest K-Expand release, v1.7, besides adding support for the latest K-DUCER firmware, includes significant security improvements, including EV2 code signing certificates and following any password requirements set by an individual K-DUCER unit.
The newest release also allows for easy conversion of an old KDU's configuration file to be compatible with the latest firmware.
For a more detailed list of improvements, including our beta support for ToolsNet Open Protocol, improvements to Mobus TCP and Open Protocol, and our new CBS880 working modes, please refer to our release notes:
This firmware release, v36, adds several new features developed in close collaboration with our distributors and end users, reflecting Kolver's commitment the evolving needs of our customer base.
As always, this new set of functionality comes free of charge to all K-DUCER customers.
Please get in touch with us or your local distributor for help updating to this newest firmware.
NEW RUNNING TORQUE AND COMPENSATION MODES
Your K-DUCER can now dynamically monitor and compensate for the running torque (aka friction torque or prevailing torque) encountered during the tightening process.
Running Torque Compensation mode is best suited for applications like fastening into helicoil inserts and fasteners with locking patches, like nylok, Loctite and nylon patches.
It works by measuring running torque within user-set bounds and adding the measured value (peak or avg) to the final torque value in real time. The resulting total final torque for the rundown will be the torque target + the measured running torque.
Running Torque Monitoring mode is best suited for applications like cross-thread detection & prevention without damaging the tapped hole and detection of foreign debris, rust, defect, lack of lubrication, or any factor that can increase the friction torque or running torque.
It works by measuring running torque within user-set bounds but without modifying the target torque.
DOWNSHIFT-AT-ANGLE IS HERE
As widely requested by our customers, the K-DUCER now allows downshifting to happen after a set angle has been reached; previously, downshifting was only allowed after reaching a set torque.
MES-COMPATIBILITY
Barcodes can now be sent programmatically via Modbus TCP and Open Protocol, providing an opportunity for deeper MES integration.
Furthermore, serial number barcodes can now have up to 63 characters.
Other supported barcode styles include QR, data-matrix, and other 2-D barcodes.
SPREADSHEET-FRIENDLY OUTPUT
Tightening results, which now include the torque/angle graph data for each tigheting operation, are saved by-default in spreadsheet-friendly CSV format and can be opened by any spreadsheet editor.
A MORE SECURE K-EXPAND
The latest K-Expand release, v1.7, besides adding support for the latest K-DUCER firmware, includes significant security improvements, including EV2 code signing certificates and following any password requirements set by an individual K-DUCER unit.
The newest release also allows for easy conversion of an old KDU's configuration file to be compatible with the latest firmware.
For a more detailed list of improvements, including our beta support for ToolsNet Open Protocol, improvements to Mobus TCP and Open Protocol, and our new CBS880 working modes, please refer to our release notes: