
B-63943EN-1/02 12.TOOL FUNCTIONS
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12.3.2 Tool Management Extension Function
The following functions have been added to the tool management
function:
1. Customization of tool management data display
2. Setting of spindle position/standby position display
3. Input of customize data with the decimal point
4. Protection of various tool information items with the KEY signal
5. Selection of a tool life count period
6. Individual data screen
7. Total life time display for tools of the same type
They will be explained in detail below.
12.3.2.1 Customization of tool management data display
With the tool management data screen display customization
function, the display positions of screen elements (type number, tool
information, life counter, and so forth) on the tool management
screen can be changed and whether to display or hide such screen
elements can be chosen using the G10 format. This function
enables a customized tool management screen to be configured.
12.3.2.2 Setting of spindle position/standby position display
In MG on the tool management data screen, a spindle position or
standby position is displayed as a number such as 11, 12, and 13.
With the spindle position/standby position display setting function,
three arbitrary characters can be displayed using the G10 format.
12.3.2.3 Input of customize data with the decimal point
With the function for input of customize data with the decimal point,
the number of decimal places can be set using the G10 format for
each customize data item (customize data 1, ..., 40) to enable data
input with the decimal point.
12.3.2.4 Protection of various tool information items with the KEY
signal
When tool management data is in the edit state, various information
items can be modified. By setting bit 0 of parameter No. 13204 to
1, tool management data can be protected with the KEY signal so
that various information items are not registered, modified, and
deleted.