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Linear Tool Changer (Type 1)

Two types of linear tool changers are supported, each with different control logic for inputs and outputs. Review both Type 1 and Type 2 to determine which best suits your machine.

Selecting the Tool Changer

Go to the Tool Changer window
Select Linear Tool Changer (Type 1)
Double-click to open settings

INFORMATION: The Tool Setter Air Blast is used to clean dust or chips from the tool setter after a tool change and before measurement. It is not used during the tool change process.

Setting Up Tool Changer Logic

Refer to the Tool Changer Logic setup page for detailed configuration instructions.

Tool Changer Inputs and Outputs

Syntax

“Tool Changer - Output 1” refers to a tool changer output
“Tool Changer - Input 1” refers to a tool changer input

Any tool changer input or output can be assigned to any available input or output on MASSO. The numbering does not correspond to a specific physical port.

INFORMATION: If your machine does not use one or more inputs listed below, leave them unassigned. The tool changer logic will ignore unused inputs and continue operation.

Inputs

Tool Changer - Input 1: Spindle drawbar status (LOW = clamped, HIGH = unclamped)
Tool Changer - Input 2: Dust hood UP OK
Tool Changer - Input 3: Dust hood DOWN OK
Tool Changer - Input 4: Tool tray UP OK
Tool Changer - Input 5: Tool tray DOWN OK

INFORMATION: If a single valve is used for tray UP/DOWN, do not assign Input 5. This logic is available in MASSO G3 version 5.01.12a and above.

Outputs

Chuck Clamp (M10/M11): Controls spindle drawbar (LOW = clamp, HIGH = unclamp)
Tool Changer - Output 1: Dust hood UP
Tool Changer - Output 2: Dust hood DOWN
Tool Changer - Output 3: Tool tray UP
Tool Changer - Output 4: Tool tray DOWN

INFORMATION: If a single valve is used for tray UP/DOWN, do not assign Output 4. This logic is available in MASSO G3 version 5.01.12a and above.

Tool Changer Logic (Single Valve Tray)

When a tool change command is executed:

Spindle turns OFF and waits for the Spin Down Delay
System checks if the current tool is assigned to a slot in the F4 Tools screen
System checks if the requested tool is assigned to a slot
Z axis moves to the homing position
Output 1 goes HIGH to raise the dust hood
- Waits up to 6 seconds for Input 2 (Dust Hood UP OK)
Output 1 goes LOW
Output 3 goes HIGH to raise the tool tray
- Waits up to 6 seconds for Input 4 (Tool Tray UP OK)
X and Y axes move to the tool unload position
Chuck Clamp goes HIGH to unclamp the tool
- Waits up to 6 seconds for Input 1 (drawbar status HIGH)
X and Y axes move to the new tool position
Chuck Clamp goes LOW to clamp the tool
Waits up to 6 seconds for Input 1 (drawbar status LOW)
Axis moves to clear the tool
Output 3 goes LOW to lower the tool tray
Waits up to 6 seconds for Input 4
Output 2 goes HIGH to lower the dust hood
Waits up to 6 seconds for Input 3 (Dust Hood DOWN OK)
Output 2 goes LOW

Tool Changer Logic (Double Valve Tray)

When a tool change command is executed:
Spindle turns OFF and waits for the Spin Down Delay
System checks if the current tool is assigned to a slot
System checks if the requested tool is assigned to a slot
Z axis moves to the homing position
Output 1 goes HIGH to raise the dust hood
- Waits up to 6 seconds for Input 2
Output 1 goes LOW
Output 3 goes HIGH to raise the tool tray
- Waits up to 6 seconds for Input 4
Output 3 goes LOW
X and Y axes move to the tool unload position
Chuck Clamp goes HIGH to unclamp
- Waits up to 6 seconds for Input 1
X and Y axes move to the new tool position
Chuck Clamp goes LOW to clamp
- Waits up to 6 seconds for Input 1
Axis moves to clear the tool
Output 4 goes HIGH to lower the tool tray
- Waits up to 6 seconds for Input 5
Output 4 goes LOW
Output 2 goes HIGH to lower the dust hood
- Waits up to 6 seconds for Input 3
Output 2 goes LOW

INFORMATION: All input and output signals can be inverted by selecting them in the list and pressing the spacebar. These settings are automatically saved.

INFORMATION: Each tool must be assigned to a tool slot in the F4 Tools and Work Offset screen. If a tool is not assigned, a tool error alarm will occur during a tool change.

INFORMATION: Tool changers can be placed outside soft limits to protect them from damage. However, the Auto Tool Zero position must remain within soft limits.