Setting up the tool changer

Go to F1-Setup screen and open Tool Changer window.

From the list select Press enter to open Tool Changer list and select

      Hercus PC200 - Tool Turret from the list.

Number of Tools

      Double click on the Tool changer to set the number of tools that it has. 

             The default for this tool changer is 8 tools.

             You can enter from a minimum of 2 tools up to a maximum of 12 tools.

Syntax used in this document for Tool Changer inputs and outputs

"Tool Changer - Output 1" means Tool Change - 1 and it is an output

"Tool Changer - Input 1" means Tool Changer -1 and it is an Input

Note: Any tool changer input or output can be assigned to any Input or Output on MASSO. The tool changer number does not refer to an actual input or output port.

Input Signals

Wire the sensor inputs and assign to MASSO as below:

• Tool Changer - Input 1 for Tool 0 signal input (used to home the turret during machine homing).
• Tool Changer - Input 2 for Tool counter signal input.
• Tool Changer - Input 3 for Locking pin signal input.

Output Signals

Wire the control outputs and assign to MASSO as below:

• Tool Changer - Output 1 to rotate turret for tool change rotation.
• Tool Changer - Output 2 to rotate turret in tool lock direction.