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May 2002 T-38324-A Page iii
Preface
The GSE tech-motive tool CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet typically is used with tech-motive
tool Intelligent nutrunners in a multi-spindle fastening system that communicates with other operations
in an assembly process over an Ethernet network. When used in this context, the controller contains an
Ethernet interface card and the RJ-45 connector that is used to link it to a host computer (that contains
an Ethernet network card). The Ethernet interface card in each device enables communication via the
network hub.
The CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet can optionally communicate over a 485 network. For this
application, it has an RS-485 connector and is linked to a host computer that contains a Synchronous
Data Link Control (SDLC) card.
In either scenario, the host computer is loaded with the tech-motive tool Visual Supervisor (VS) setup,
graphing and diagnostics program. Version 3.20 is used to program the parameters of each
tech-motive spindle (controller and nutrunner) in the network, remains on the host computer, and is
thus said to operate in permanent mode.
When operating a nutrunner off-network (in a single spindle, stand-alone system), the controller is
programmed using VS from a laptop PC, which is linked via cable to the RS-232 serial port on the
controller. Because the laptop can be disconnected from one CS4000 Mini Controller and reconnected
to another, VS is said to operate in portable mode.
An optional Interbus-S module can be added to the CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet, typically to
connect the controller to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The module adds eight soft-
programmable digital inputs and eight soft-programmable digital outputs to the system.
Who Should Use This Manual
This manual is written for the engineers, technicians and users who will set-up and/or operate the
CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet with any of the Intelligent (46, 66 or 116) nutrunners.
How to Use This Manual
This manual provides installation, maintenance and technical information about the CS4000 Mini
Controllers with Ethernet.
This Preface provides conventions and abbreviations used throughout this manual.
If you have never used a CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet, read this manual entirely. The first
three chapters will help you become familiar with safety requirements, the location of components,
software and features.
If you are already familiar with the CS4000 Mini Controller, look over Chapter 4. Installing the
CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet, which describes the power requirements and details the I/O
wiring and connectors.