Measurement Selection - Siemens SINUMERIK Series Function Manual

The variable $AC_MEAS_TOOL_SCREEN can assume the following values:
Value
0x0
0x1
0x2
0x4
0x8
0x10
0x20
0x40
0x80
0x100
0x200
Whether or not the radius of a milling tool is included in the calculation can be determined
from the tool position and approach direction. If the approach direction is not specified
explicitly, it is determined by the selected plane.
Plane
G17
G18
G19
7.5.2.2

Measurement selection

The measurement is selected by means of the following variable:
Type
INT
The variable $AC_MEAS_TYPE can assume the following values:
Value
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Extended Functions
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Meaning
All tool lengths are considered (default setting).
Tool radius is not included in the calculation
Tool position in x direction (G19)
Tool position in y direction (G18)
Tool position in y direction (G17)
Tool length is not included in the calculation
Length of the active tool is included in the coordinate transformation of a position.
Tool position in x direction.
Tool position in y direction.
Tool position in z direction.
Tool length differential values are included negatively.
System variable
$AC_MEAS_TYPE
Edge_x
Edge_y
Edge_z
Corner_1
Corner_2
Corner_3
Corner_4
Hole
7.5 Setting zeros, workpiece measuring and tool measuring
Approach direction
-z direction
- y direction:
- x direction
Description
Measurement type selection
Description
Default
Measuring the x edge
Measuring the y edge
Measuring the z edge
Measuring Corner 1
Measuring Corner 2
Measuring Corner 3
Measuring Corner 4
Measuring a hole
M5: Measurement
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