13.5.
Tool automatic calculation
With the "Tool automatic calculation", the tool length is calculated automatically by teaching a same position
by 3 to 8 points to the robot that is attaching an actual tool, and the value of a tool parameter (MEXTL) is set
up.
This function can be used with Version 2.20W or later of this software. Refer to "Table 13-12 Supported
Robot Controllers and Models".
13.5.1. Specifications
The robot models and robot controller versions with which the "Tool automatic calculation" can be used are
as follows.
No.
Robot model
1
Vertical 6-axis robot
2
Vertical 5-axis robot
3
Horizontal 4-axis robot
13.5.2. Starting
The "Tool automatic calculation" is used in the state with the robot controller connected.
When the robot model and robot controller which have connected, correspond to this function, a [Tool
automatic calculation] is displayed under [Maintenance] in the project tree. Double-click [Online] ->
[Maintenance] -> [Tool automatic calculation] in the project tree.
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Teach a same position by 3 to 8 points to the robot that is attaching a tool
Figure 13-36 Summary the "Tool automatic calculation"
Table 13-12 Supported Robot Controllers and Models
CR750/700 series Robot Controller
Version R3e/S3e or later
not use
Version R3e/S3e or later
CRn-500 series Robot Controller
not use
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