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The article details how the Bossard SmartTool is integrated into the ELAM system using a Smart Work Assistant (SWA) with Wi-Fi. Here’s a summary of the integration process:

1. WiFi Connection: A direct Wi-Fi connection is established between the SmartTool and the SWA5 Client Wi-Fi.
2. Controller Setup: The SWA has a pre-installed Bossard SmartTool Controller, allowing ELAM to activate and deactivate the tool.

Firmware Version Note: ELAM supports only Bossard SmartTools with firmware version 2.3.0.0 or higher. Lower versions cannot guarantee communication with ELAM.

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Technical Requirements:

• SWA5 Mini Client Wi-Fi or SWA5 Client Wi-Fi

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Steps for Integration:

1. Download the Bossard SmartTool Manager: This application configures the network settings for the SmartTool and can be downloaded from Bossard's website.
2. Activate External Control: In the SmartTool Manager, external control must be enabled for ELAM to control the tool.
3. Configure Network Settings: Adjust the SmartTool’s Wi-Fi and IP settings via the SmartTool Manager to connect with the SWA.
4. Establish Connection: After configuration and battery insertion, the SmartTool should display "Wi-Fi OK" once connected.
5. Integration into ELAM: When connected, the SmartTool appears in ELAM under "Structures > Tools," where it can be assigned to a station and integrated into workflows.

The article also provides troubleshooting tips and explains Wi-Fi antenna symbols on the SmartTool’s display. For successful integration, it is recommended to follow the instructions carefully and ensure all technical requirements are met.

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Download Bossard SmartTool-Manager

In order for the BossardSmart Tool to connect to your SWA5 client WiFi, you must first configure the network settings and active the external control unit function for your SmartTool. For this, you need the Bossard SmartTool-Manager application.

Download Bossard SmartTool Manager:

• Download SmartTool Manager Application

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NOTE: The Bossard SmartTool-Manager application can only be used on a Windows operating system.

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Activate external control

Note: The configuration settings in the Bossard SmartTool Manager may vary depending on the hardware components installed in your device. The available options and settings are influenced by the specific components within the device. To ensure optimal functionality, please check your device’s hardware specifications and adjust the configuration accordingly.

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To enable the SmartTool to be controlled via ELAM Solutions, you must activate the external control.

Log in as Administrator User in your Bossard SmartTool-Manager application with the follow user and password:

• User: Administrator
• Password: Admin

1. Click on general
2. Click on process control
3. Select external control unit the inside enable over
4. Click on the button write, to save your setup

Network Setup

1. Connect the SmartTool to your computer using the USB cable provided.
2. Start the Bossard SmartTool Manager application
3. Log in with the following user and password:
4. User: Network administrator
5. Password: Instand

4. click on the Read button

During readout, all settings and information of the SmartTool are read out.

Check that the firmware version is at least 2.3.0.0 or higher.

5. click on the button Settings

Enter the following information in the WLAN tab:

• Authentication type: WPA + WPA2
• SSID: SWA + (serial number of your Smart Work Assistant, with separator. You can find the serial number on the label of the SWA).
• Example: SWA-3294-2022-0222
• Network key: Serial number of the SWA
• Example: 3294-2022-0222
• Region: Europe
• Band: 2.4 GHz (No 5GHz support)
• Transmit power: 17 dBm / 50mW
• Channel list: auto

In the IPv4 tab, enter the following information:

• Network protocol: TCP
• DHCP: off / disabled (no support)
• Own IP address: 10.42.0.  10 (  Last digit must be unique per SmartTool if you use multiple tools. The first three digits are the IP address range of the SWA).
• Server IP address: 10.42.0.1 (default IP address of a SWA with WiFi)
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 (standard subnet mask of a SWA with WiFi)
• Default gateway: 10.42.0.1
• 1st port: 8000-8xxx (SmartTool port range)
• 2nd port: 30123 (standard port of a SWA with WiFi)

Enter the following information in the Telegrams tab:

• Send telegram: TG2 (only supported)
• Send All IO / NIO: disabled
• Send data: all disabled
• Division factor: 1
• Enter spool: enabled
• Trials: 10
• Period: 1.00 [s]
• Block until response: disabled
• Abort telegram: enabled
• Live Bit Time: 3.00 Seconds.

9. click on the button to write and apply the settings in SmartTool

Plug in the supplied battery and wait until the WiFi connection is established with WLAN OK status.

NOTE: If the connection is successful, a WiFi icon and the text "WLAN OK" will appear on the tool's display. The tool is in disabled state until the tool is activated via ELAM.

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WLAN antenna symbols in the display

Antenna symbols on the left in the tool. Possible display for WLAN connection.

• Antenna green with waves: Remote station (SWA gateway) reachable. No errors or repetitions, gateway responds.
• Antenna yellow with waves: Radio connection established. Remote station (SWA gateway) reachable with occasional errors (repetitions), gateway responds.
• Antenna yellow without waves: Radio connection established. Remote station (SWA gateway) has not responded. There is still data in the SmartTool spool. Pressing the start button restarts the transmission of telegrams.
• Antenna red with waves: Radio connection established. Remote station (SWA gateway) can be reached, no response from the gateway, no more retries.
• Antenna red without waves: Remote station (SWA gateway) cannot be reached. No radio connection can be established.

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Setting Up the Bossard SmartTool in ELAM

When a new Bossard SmartTool connects to a Mini SWA Client Wi-Fi, it is automatically added to your ELAM cloud system. The tool will appear within the ELAM Administration under Structures > Tools on the Tool Overview page. You can identify the newly added tool by its tool number, which is displayed both on the tool’s screen and on the back under the battery connector.

Steps to Access the SmartTool in ELAM:

1. Log in to the ELAM Cloud and navigate to ELAM Administration.
2. In the menu, select Structures > Tools.
3. On the Tool Overview page, your Bossard SmartTool should now be visible, identifiable by its unique serial number.

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4. Click on the tool to open its detailed settings.
5. Assign the tool to an existing station.

5. Save the settings.
6. Done! Your SmartTool is now ready to be used in the ELAM system.

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Controlling the SmartTool with ELAM

Each tool is activated within the ELAM Assistant upon initiating a flowchart fastening step in the ELAM Assistant application. To control the tools within a flowchart, utilize Tool Steps specifically designed for tool management.

Steps for Setting Up Tool Control in a Flowchart:

1. In the menu, go to Workflows > Flowcharts.
2. Create a new flowchart or open an existing one.
3. Drag a Tool step into your flowchart.

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4. Select your step to see the settings and configure it as follows:

• Tool Mode
  • Automatic: In automatic mode, ELAM automatically drives to a tool that exists at the station. (Especially suitable for stations where only one tool type is used)
  • Tag by Station: In Tag by Station mode, ELAM controls only one tool tag at the active station. (Especially suitable for parallel stations when the same tools are used)
  • Tag by System: In Tag by System mode, ELAM controls only one tool tag in the entire ELAM system. (Especially suitable when tools are shared between stations)
• Quantity: Specifies how often a screw connection with status OK is necessary.
  • Program : Specifies which program number is to be activated.

5. Save the settings and release the flowchart.
6. Ensure the flowchart is assigned to the correct variant or station.
7. Navigate to the ELAM Assistant and start the designated variant.
8. Proceed to the step for the screw connection.

Your SmartTool should now be activated, allowing you to proceed with fastening.

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FAQ

My fastening values are not displayed live after a fastening, what can I do?

• Set up your live bit time for your tool to 3 seconds. This configuration ensure, that the tool won't lose the Wi-Fi connection to the SWA.

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My SmartTool cannot establish a Wi-Fi connection, what can I do?

1. Check if your SWA has an active Internet connection.  Read also this article how to connect to the Internet.  
2. If SmartTool shows an Error Message on the display, it means that your network settings are not correct. Check your settings again and repeat the process.
3. Make sure your SmartTool is in close proximity to the SWA first, as Wi-Fi frequencies can be easily interfered with.
4. Remove the battery and plug it back in to establish a new connection.

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