Switching Tool Data - Mitsubishi Electric CR750-Q Instruction Manual

3Explanation of operation methods

3.2.9 Switching Tool Data

Set the tool data you want to use in the MEXTL1 to 16 parameters, and select the number of the tool you
want to use according to the following operation.
1) Set the controller mode to "MANUAL". Push the [ENABLE] switch of T/B and enable T/B.
MODE
MANUAL AUTOMATIC
2) Long press the [HAND] key, and display the <TOOL SELECT> screen.
3) If the number key to wish is pressed and the [EXE] key is pressed, tool data will change. MEXTL1-16
of the parameter corresponds to 1-16 of the number.
Display of the tool change screen [HAND]
<TOOL SELECT>
TOOL : ( 1 )
0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00,
0.00
BASE
The change of tool data [1] - [16] [EXE]
4) Press the function key assigned for "CLOSE" and finish.
<TOOL SELECT>
TOOL : ( 1 )
0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00,
0.00
BASE
5) The current tool number (T1-T16) is displayed on the upper right of the <JOG> screen.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Verifying the Tool Number
The current tool number can be checked on the
M_Tool variable.
Related Information
MEXTL, MEXTL1, MEXTL2, MEXTL3, MEXTL4 ........ MEXTL16 parameters
Tool instruction, M_Tool variable
The MEXTL parameter holds tool data at that point. When using the MEXTL1 to 16 parameters, be careful
as the MEXTL parameter is overwritten once a tool number is selected.
Execute the Tool instruction to return the tool number to 0.
3-26 Jog Feed (Overview)
Rear of T/B
CLOSE
123
CLOSE
123
Completed [F4]
To move the robot to the position where teaching was performed while switching
tool data (MEXTL1 to 16 parameters) during the automatic operation of the
program, substitute the M_Tool variable by a tool number when needed, and
operate the robot by switching tool data. Exercise caution as the robot moves to
an unexpected direction if the tool data during teaching does not match the tool
number during operation.
To move the robot while switching tool data during the step operation of the
program, exercise caution as the robot moves to an unexpected direction if the
tool data at the time of teaching does not match the tool number during step
operation.
Up ：DISABLE
Down：ENABLE
*Lighting
<TOOL SELECT>
TOOL : ( 0 )
0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00,
0.00
BASE
123
<TOOL SELECT>
TOOL : ( 1 )
0.00, 0.00, 280.00, 0.00, 0.00,
0.00
BASE
123
TOOL SELECT
< >
CLOSE
CLOSE
screen, <JOG> screen, or with the