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Automation to enforce daily process

mbrim
Hello,
We have a pair of calibration programs that need to be run at the beginning of the day prior to running production. How could I automatically "lock up" the machine until the operator runs these programs? If there is a method of doing this in VBA, that would be ideal.
Thanks,
M
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  • I was talking to a controls engineer about this and we were looking at doing something similar by using a PLC and tying into the e-stop circuitry on the machine, the script seems like a much simpler way to go about fixing the issue but a PLC will guarantee that the operators can't bypass it. Not sure if that functionality is there on all CMM's but we already have a custom I/O box tied to another interlock that we can use.
  • in reply to AnAgileTortoise
    Unfortunately I don't really have any more details at the moment. I have some info for the I/O configuration on my new Global S but we had a custom I/O setup for a crane interlock and that's the reason that I have copies of all of those wiring diagrams. We haven't gotten any farther into this idea than looking at how to hook up with the emergency stop. If you have a hexagon CMM you can reach out directly to them through your sales contact and they can hook you up with the info you're looking for. I've had great luck with getting everything I need from the hexagon guys once I find the right person to ask.
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  • in reply to AnAgileTortoise
    Unfortunately I don't really have any more details at the moment. I have some info for the I/O configuration on my new Global S but we had a custom I/O setup for a crane interlock and that's the reason that I have copies of all of those wiring diagrams. We haven't gotten any farther into this idea than looking at how to hook up with the emergency stop. If you have a hexagon CMM you can reach out directly to them through your sales contact and they can hook you up with the info you're looking for. I've had great luck with getting everything I need from the hexagon guys once I find the right person to ask.
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