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 the the Hercus PC200 - 8 Tool Turret from the list.

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:

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

Tool Numbering

CAUTION: Please be aware that for software versions 5.0 and higher, user assignable tool have changed.

• Users of MASSO G3 & MASSO Touch running software version 5.0 or higher, the first tool in your tool changer will be Tool 1
• Users of MASSO G2, the first tool in your tool changer will be Tool 0

Follow this link to find out more about MASSO Tool numbering and how it will apply to your machine.