Nachi EZ-CFDL Series, Instruction Manual

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3.5 Tool constant settings
Common operating procedure for setting tool constants
(With the exception of the tool weight, all of the tool constants are set on the same screen shown below.)
1 Select the teach mode.
2 Select <Constant Setting>- [3 Machine constants] - [1 Tool constants].
>>The tool constant input screen resembling the one shown below now appears.
3 Align the cursor with the desired position, input a number (such as 1), and then
press the [Enter] key.
4 To change the tool number, press the page up or down key.
5 Upon completion of the settings, press the <Complete> key. The settings are
now saved in the constant file.
>>Operation returns to the machine constant menu screen.
3.5.1 Tool name
With an application which involves the use of a multiple number of tools, the parameters become more
comprehensible if the name or model, for instance, is registered here first.
It is not required to set the tool name. The initial setting may be used as is. (Initial setting: TOOL*where “*” is
the tool number)
The tool name does not appear on the programs display screen.
A tool name may consist of not more than 16 alphanumerics and symbols.
Refer to the instruction manual;
“CFD/CFDL CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL: BASIC OPERATIONS MANUAL"
(TCFEN-160)