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Measurement job with two measuring systems
If a measuring job is executed by two measuring systems, each of the two possible trigger
events of both measuring systems of the relevant axis is acquired. The assignment of the
reserved variables is therefore preset:
$AA_MM1[<axis>]
$AA_MM2[<axis>]
$AA_MM3[<axis>]
$AA_MM4[<axis>]
Probe status
The probe status is available in the following system variables:
$A_PROBE[<n>]
<n>=probe
Value
1
0
Measuring job status for MEASA, MEAWA
If an evaluation is required in the program, the measuring task status can be checked via
$AC_MEA[n], where <n> = number of probe. Once all the trigger events of probe <n> that are
programmed in a block have occurred, this variable returns a value of "1". Otherwise, its value
is 0.
Note
If measurement is started from synchronized actions, $AC_MEA is no longer updated. In this
case, new PLC status signals DB31, ... DBX62.3 or the equivalent variable
$AA_MEAACT[<axis>] must be checked.
Meaning:
$AA_MEAACT==1: Measurement active
$AA_MEAACT==0: Measurement not active
Continuous measurement (MEAC)
The measured values for MEAC are available in the machine coordinate system and stored in
the programmed FIFO[n] memory (circular buffer). If two probes are configured for the
measurement, the measured values of the second probe are stored separately in the
FIFO[n+1] memory configured especially for this purpose (defined in machine data).
Job planning
Programming Manual, 02/2011, 6FC5398-2BP40-1BA0
4.8 Extended measuring function (MEASA, MEAWA, MEAC) (option)
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Significance
Probe deflected
Probe not deflected
$AA_MW1[<axis>]
$AA_MW2[<axis>]
$AA_MW3[<axis>]
$AA_MW4[<axis>]
Special Motion Commands
Measured value from
measuring system 1 on trigger
event 1
Measured value from
measuring system 2 on trigger
event 1
Measured value from
measuring system 1 on trigger
event 2
Measured value from
measuring system 2 on trigger
event 2
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