Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual page 678

M5: Measuring
8.4 Setting zeros, workpiece measuring and tool measuring
Two milling tools with one reference point with a tool orientation in -y
In the case of the tool position of two milling tools with one reference point, not only are the
input variables of measurement type 23 evaluated but also the values of the following input
variables:
Approach direction +x, tool orientation -y
$AC_MEAS_TOOL_MASK = 0x80 + 0x200
$AC_MEAS_DIR_APPROACH = 0
678
Approach direction -x, tool orientation -y
$AC_MEAS_TOOL_MASK = 0x80
$AC_MEAS_DIR_APPROACH = 1
Function Manual, 09/2009, 6FC5397-1BP20-0BA0
Extended Functions