L973 Calibrating The Workpiece Probe - Siemens SINUMERIK 840 User Manual

4 Measuring Cycles for Turning Machines

4.2 L973 Calibrating the workpiece probe

4.2 L973 Calibrating the workpiece probe
This cycle is used to calibrate the workpiece probe. Selection is made by definition of R23.
If double probes are used, L973 must always be called with the first of the two succesive D
numbers.
The measuring variant is selected by defining R23:
Definition of R23
R23 = xxx02
R23 = xxx22
Probe types that can be used: (see Section 1.3)
• For turning machines, probe type 3, 5 - 8 must be entered in the TOA memory
• Multidirectional probe
• Bidirectional probe
4–20
Calibrate workpiece probe
In any hole (plane)
On any cube/surface (plane)
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