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(c) Tool status ..... Bits 8~F of file register Rn (such as R3728)
bit Explanation
bit 8
bit 9
bit A
bit B
Tool status (numeric data 0~4)
0: Unused tool
1: Used tool
2: Normal life tool
3: Tool error 1 tool
4: Tool error 2 tool
bit C
bit D
bit E
bit F
Release status
For example, this can be used for setting the release status of the final
tool to "1" and judging whether the tool is the final tool or not.
(d) Tool status contents
When the tool status number is 0 or 1, NC assumes the tool to be available.
Tool status
number
Explanation
0
Indicates unused tool.
Normally, this state is set when tool is replaced with a new tool.
1
Indicates used tool.
When actual cutting is started, this state is set.
2
Indicates normal life tool.
When use data exceeds life data, this state is set.
3
Indicates tool error 1 tool.
When controller inputs the tool error 1 signal, this state is set.
4
Indicates tool error 2 tool.
When controller inputs the tool error 2 signal, this state is set.