Measuring A Tool Length With Stored Or Current Position (Measurement Type 23) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

M5: Measuring
8.4 Setting zeros, workpiece measuring and tool measuring
The following output variables are written for measurement type 22:
Output variable
$AC_MEAS_RESULT[0]
$AC_MEAS_RESULT[1]
$AC_MEAS_RESULT[2]
$AC_MEAS_RESULT[3]
$AC_MEAS_RESULT[4]
$AC_MEAS_RESULT[5]
8.4.5.4

Measuring a tool length with stored or current position (measurement type 23)

Tool length with stored / current position
Tool length measurement with stored or current position ($AC_MEAS_TYPE = 23)
In the case of manual measurement, the tool dimensions can be determined in the X and Z
directions. From the known position of the
● Tool carrier reference point and the
● Workpiece dimensions
ShopTurn calculates the tool offset data.
Figure 8-24
The values of the following input variables are evaluated for measurement type 23:
Input variable
$AC_MEAS_VALID
$AA_MEAS_POINT1[axis]
$AC_MEAS_P1_COORD
$AA_MEAS_SETPOINT[axis]
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Description
Tool length in x
Tool length in y
Tool length in z
Tool length L1
Tool length L2
Tool length L3
Measurement of a tool length with a stored or actual position
Description
Validity bits for input variables
Current or marked position
Coordinate system of the measuring point *
Setpoint position (minimum one geo axis must be specified)
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