The latest generation of Viega press tools, including the Pressgun 6 Plus and Pressgun Picco 6 Plus, feature advanced smart connectivity functions. The Viega Tool Services Lite app allows users to see full status information, manage the tools more effectively and achieve greater safety and security.
After acquiring one of the new Bluetooth enabled press tools, the user can simply register and connect it to the Viega Tool Services Lite app on their smartphone, or other connected device. The app, which is available for both iOS and Android devices, has an intuitive and user friendly interface, making it easy to see the information and adjust settings.
Full tool status
While Pressgun 6 Plus and Pressgun Picco 6 Plus each have simple and clear LED displays to show the status, the Viega Tool Services Lite app allows access to more detailed information. This includes the current status of the tool, battery level and total number of pressings since the last service.
Pressing mode selection
Every job has different requirements, and these may even vary throughout the project. The Viega Tool Services Lite app allows two different pressing modes to be selected depending on what is needed. Users have the choice of:
- Viega AutoCycle – the default setting, which presses the connectors in one action when the tool is activated.
- Viega SmartCycle - presses the connection in two stages to allow inspection prior to completing the pressing. The press tool automatically stops after initial contact and is then completed with a second press of the button.
Safer and more secure
The new functionality provided by the Viega Tool Services Lite app also includes usage controls. This allows the tool to be manually locked and unlocked using the app to prevent unauthorised use. It also enables automatic limits to be set to deactivate the tool when a number of pressings, date or time is reached.
Connected tools in the Viega range
Pressgun 6 Plus
Building on the success of previous tools, Pressgun 6 Plus is six centimetres shorter and around 100 grams lighter than the Pressgun 5, with a centre of gravity that makes it more comfortable to use. It has a service internal of 40,000 pressings or 4 years, whichever is sooner, and thanks to new battery technology and an optimised design delivers up to 35% more pressings per battery charge.
The new tool can press Viega metal connections in dimensions 12 to 108 mm and Megapress steel pipe connectors ⅜ inch to 2 inches, and up to 4 inches with Pressgun Press Booster, as well as plastic piping systems from 12 to 63 mm.
Pressgun Picco 6 Plus
The compact and versatile Pressgun Picco 6 Plus has an inline configuration and has been designed to operate as a natural extension of the arm. At just 1.6kg, it is 700g lighter than the previous generation Pressgun Picco and allows comfortable one-handed operation.
It benefits from the same long service interval and features a new 12V battery system that allows other commercially available compatible batteries to be used. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus can press metal connectors with dimensions between 12 and 35 mm, Megapress connectors between ⅜ inch to 3/4 inch and plastic piping systems from 12 and 40 mm.
To find out more about Pressgun Picco 6 Plus and the new Viega press tool range visit www.viega.co.uk.
