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Mach Discussion => Mach4 General Discussion => Topic started by: brianthechemist on November 08, 2024, 06:47:33 PM

Title: Is there a list of signal descriptions somewhere? (for mapping to pins)
Post by: brianthechemist on November 08, 2024, 06:47:33 PM

I'm trying to make sense of some of the tool change signals: What is "TLM Tool Change" and how is it different from "Tool Change"

I'm looking for one that is triggered when a tool needs to be changed (for getting the attention of an operator).  I think if one of these works while a tool change is in process that would also be OK

I thought I saw a list of these signals with what they were triggered by somewhere.  Does anyone know?

Title: Re: Is there a list of signal descriptions somewhere? (for mapping to pins)
Post by: Cbyrdtopper on November 12, 2024, 08:52:13 AM

The output that just says "Tool Change" will turn an output on when the tool change M6 macro is called.
I assume the TLM is Tool Life Management, but you know what they say about assuming.
I have used this Tool Change output in the past to turn on a yellow light during a tool change.
I now also just use an output number to turn on a light and make a buzzer sound to get an operators attention when a tool needs to be changed.
I just put that code inside the m6 macro to turn on the buzzer.

Title: Re: Is there a list of signal descriptions somewhere? (for mapping to pins)
Post by: brianthechemist on November 12, 2024, 10:21:19 AM

Perfect. So the output is on the entire time that the M6 is running and turns off when it concludes?

If so, that is exactly what i wanted it to be.

Title: Re: Is there a list of signal descriptions somewhere? (for mapping to pins)
Post by: Cbyrdtopper on November 12, 2024, 11:16:35 AM

As far as I know. That’s how it has worked for me in the past.  I don’t use it much anymore.