Is there a way to incorporate into a part program to ask the operator what tool changer slot is currently loaded? PC-DMIS would then accept the slot the operator has specified. My goal is to create a part program in the event that a part program is aborted. I want the operator to be able to move the probe to a safe area for rotation to A0B0 before it approaches the tool changer. Thanks.
Thank you all for your help. neil.challinor's response "...Most of that information is only available at the controller level and is inaccessible to customers / automation..." basically answers my question and I now know how to proceed. The Romer/RIFD idea sounds cool. Technology already exists for the portables but would take a bit of time to implement hardware-wise into the stationaries. Have a good 2023 everyone.
Thank you all for your help. neil.challinor's response "...Most of that information is only available at the controller level and is inaccessible to customers / automation..." basically answers my question and I now know how to proceed. The Romer/RIFD idea sounds cool. Technology already exists for the portables but would take a bit of time to implement hardware-wise into the stationaries. Have a good 2023 everyone.
