CNC SYSTEM

OSP-P200M
SPECIAL FUNCTION FOR MA-H/MD-H SERIES
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
(3rd Edition)
Pub No. 5299-E-R2 (ME61-039-R3) Feb. 2007
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The machine is equipped with safety devices which serve to protect personnel and the machine itself from
hazards arising from unforeseen accidents. However, operators must not rely exclusively on these safety
devices: they must also become fully familiar with the safety guidelines presented below to ensure accident-
free operation.
This instruction manual and the warning signs attached to the machine cover only those hazards which
Okuma can predict. Be aware that they do not cover all possible hazards.

1. Precautions Relating to Installation

(1) Please be noted about a primary power supply as follows.

• Do not draw the primary power supply from a distribution panel that also supplies a major
noise source (for example, an electric welder or electric discharge machine) since this
could cause malfunction of the CNC unit.

• If possible, connect the machine to a ground not used by any other equipment. If there is
no choice but to use a common ground, the other equipment must not generate a large
amount of noise (such as an electric welder or electric discharge machine).

(2) Installation Environment

Observe the following points when installing the control enclosure.

• Make sure that the CNC unit will not be subject to direct sunlight.

• Make sure that the control enclosure will not be splashed with chips, water, or oil.

• Make sure that the control enclosure and operation panel are not subject to excessive
vibrations or shock.

• The permissible ambient temperature range for the control enclosure is 5 to 40°C.

• The permissible ambient humidity range for the control enclosure is relative humidity 50%
or less at 40°C (no condensation).

• The maximum altitude at which the control enclosure can be used is 1000 m (3281ft.).

2. Points to Check before Turning on the Power

(1) Close all the doors of the control enclosure and operation panel to prevent the entry of water,
chips, and dust.

(2) Make absolutely sure that there is nobody near the moving parts of the machine, and that there
are no obstacles around the machine, before starting machine operation.

(3) When turning on the power, turn on the main power disconnect switch first, then the CONTROL
ON switch on the operation panel.
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3. Precautions Relating to Operation

(1) After turning on the power, carry out inspection and adjustment in accordance with the daily
inspection procedure described in this instruction manual.

(2) Use tools whose dimensions and type are appropriate for the work undertaken and the machine
specifications. Do not use badly worn tools since they can cause accidents.

(3) Do not, for any reason, touch the spindle or tool while spindle indexing is in progress since the
spindle could rotate: this is dangerous.

(4) Check that the workpiece and tool are properly secured.

(5) Never touch a workpiece or tool while it is rotating: this is extremely dangerous.

(6) Do not remove chips by hand while machining is in progress since this is dangerous. Always
stop the machine first, then remove the chips with a brush or broom.

(7) Do not operate the machine with any of the safety devices removed. Do not operate the
machine with any of the covers removed unless it is necessary to do so.

(8) Always stop the machine before mounting or removing a tool.

(9) Do not approach or touch any moving part of the machine while it is operating.

(10) Do not touch any switch or button with wet hands. This is extremely dangerous.

(11) Before using any switch or button on the operation panel, check that it is the one intended.

4. Precautions Relating to the ATC

(1) The tool clamps of the magazine, spindle, etc., are designed for reliability, but it is possible that
a tool could be released and fall in the event of an unforeseen accident, exposing you to
danger: do not touch or approach the ATC mechanism during ATC operation.

(2) Always inspect and change tools in the magazine in the manual magazine interrupt mode.

(3) Remove chips adhering to the magazine at appropriate intervals since they can cause
misoperation. Do not use compressed air to remove these chips since it will only push the chips
further in.

(4) If the ATC stops during operation for some reason and it has to be inspected without turning the
power off, do not touch the ATC since it may start moving suddenly.

5. On Finishing Work
(1) On finishing work, clean the vicinity of the machine.

(2) Return the ATC, APC and other equipment to the predetermined retraction position.

(3) Always turn off the power to the machine before leaving it.

(4) To turn off the power, turn off the CONTROL ON switch on the operation panel first, then the
main power disconnect switch.
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6. Precautions during Maintenance Inspection and When

Trouble Occurs
In order to prevent unforeseen accidents, damage to the machine, etc., it is essential to observe the
following points when performing maintenance inspections or during checking when trouble has
occurred.

(1) When trouble occurs, press the emergency stop button on the operation panel to stop the
machine.

(2) Consult the person responsible for maintenance to determine what corrective measures need
to be taken.

(3) If two or more persons must work together, establish signals so that they can communicate to
confirm safety before proceeding to each new step.

(4) Use only the specified replacement parts and fuses.

(5) Always turn the power off before starting inspection or changing parts.

(6) When parts are removed during inspection or repair work, always replace them as they were
and secure them properly with their screws, etc.

(7) When carrying out inspections in which measuring instruments are used - for example voltage
checks - make sure the instrument is properly calibrated.

(8) Do not keep combustible materials or metals inside the control enclosure or terminal box.

(9) Check that cables and wires are free of damage: damaged cables and wires will cause current
leakage and electric shocks.

(10) Maintenance inside the Control Enclosure

a. Switch the main power disconnect switch OFF before opening the control enclosure door.

b. Even when the main power disconnect switch is OFF, there may some residual charge in
the MCS drive unit (servo/spindle), and for this reason only service personnel are permitted
to perform any work on this unit. Even then, they must observe the following precautions.

• MCS drive unit (servo/spindle)

The residual voltage discharges two minutes after the main switch is turned OFF.
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c. The control enclosure contains the NC unit, and the NC unit has a printed circuit board
whose memory stores the machining programs, parameters, etc. In order to ensure that the
contents of this memory will be retained even when the power is switched off, the memory
is supplied with power by a battery. Depending on how the printed circuit boards are
handled, the contents of the memory may be destroyed and for this reason only service
personnel should handle these boards.

(11) Periodic Inspection of the Control Enclosure

a. Cleaning the cooling unit

The cooling unit in the door of the control enclosure serves to prevent excessive
temperature rise inside the control enclosure and increase the reliability of the NC unit.
Inspect the following points every three months.

• Is the fan motor inside the cooling unit working?

The motor is normal if there is a strong draft from the unit.

• Is the external air inlet blocked?

If it is blocked, clean it with compressed air.

7. General Precautions
(1) Keep the vicinity of the machine clean and tidy.

(2) Wear appropriate clothing while working, and follow the instructions of someone with sufficient
training.

(3) Make sure that your clothes and hair cannot become entangled in the machine. Machine
operators must wear safety equipment such as safety shoes and goggles.

(4) Machine operators must read the instruction manual carefully and make sure of the correct
procedure before operating the machine.

(5) Memorize the position of the emergency stop button so that you can press it immediately at any
time and from any position.

(6) Do not access the inside of the control panel, transformer, motor, etc., since they contain high-
voltage terminals and other components which are extremely dangerous.

(7) If two or more persons must work together, establish signals so that they can communicate to
confirm safety before proceeding to each new step.
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8. Symbols Used in This Manual

The following warning indications are used in this manual to draw attention to information of
particular importance. Read the instructions marked with these symbols carefully and follow them.

DANGER
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.

WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seri-
ous injury.

CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moder-
ate injury.

CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to your
property.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
indicates general instructions for safe operation.
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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for choosing our CNC system. This numerical control system is an expandable CNC
with various features. Major features of the CNC system are described below.

(1) NC operation panels

The following types of NC operation panels are offered to improve the user-friendliness.

• Color CRT operation panels

• Thin color operation panels (horizontal)

• Thin color operation panels (vertical)

One or more of the above types may not be used for some models.

(2) Machining management functions

These functions contribute to the efficient operation of the CNC system and improve the profitability from
small quantity production of multiple items and variable quantity production of variations. Major control
functions are described below.

a. Reduction of setup time

With increase in small-volume production, machining data setting is more frequently needed. The
simplified file operation facilitates such troublesome operation. The documents necessary for setup,
such as work instructions, are displayed on the CNC system to eliminate the necessity of controlling
drawings and further reduce the setup time.

b. Production Status Monitor

The progress and operation status can be checked on a real-time basis on the screen of the CNC
system.

c. Reduction of troubleshooting time

Correct information is quickly available for troubleshooting.

(3) Help functions

When an alarm is raised, press the help key to view the content of the alarm.
This helps take quick action against the alarm.

To operate the CNC system to its maximum performance, thoroughly read and understand this instruction
manual before use.
Keep this instruction manual at hand so that it will be available when you need a help.

Screens

Different screens are used for different models. Therefore, the

screens used on your CNC system may differ from those shown
in this manual.
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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

SECTION 1 ATC MATRIX MAGAZINE SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 2 MULTI-PALLET APC

SECTION 3 ROBOT/LOADER INTERFACE TYPES

SECTION 4 STACKER CRANE INTERFACE

SECTION 5 DNC-C STACKER CRANE I/F FOR ETHERNET

SECTION 6 JIG SPECIFICATION

SECTION 7 WORK SET ST AUTO DOOR SPEC

SECTION 8 SEMI-DRY COOLANT UNIT

SECTION 9 TOOL BREAKAGE DETECTION IN MAGAZINE

This instruction manual consists of several specifications for peripheral devices

and systems including those not selected by some users.

For details of each specification, refer to the corresponding materials such as the
final specification.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 ATC MATRIX MAGAZINE SPECIFICATIONS .........................................1
1. Outline ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Tool Change Commands......................................................................................................... 2
2-1. ATC Operation Screen ..................................................................................................... 2
2-2. ATC Commands Used in the AUTO/MDI Operation Mode .............................................. 4
2-3. ATC Commands Used in the Manual Operation Mode .................................................... 5
2-4. ATC Sequences ............................................................................................................... 9
3. Tool Data Setting ................................................................................................................... 10
3-1. Registration of Tool Numbers ......................................................................................... 10
3-2. Selection of Active Tool Number .................................................................................... 12
3-3. Presence of Pots ............................................................................................................ 14
4. Storing Tools in Magazine Tool Rack .................................................................................... 15
4-1. Storing Procedures ......................................................................................................... 15
4-2. Magazine Operation Panel ............................................................................................. 16
4-3. Errors during the Manual Operation of the Magazine..................................................... 19
4-4. Stopping the Magazine ................................................................................................... 21
4-5. Calling/storing Actions .................................................................................................... 22
5. Special Operations ................................................................................................................ 23
6. Diagnosis Messages.............................................................................................................. 25
7. I/O Bits ................................................................................................................................... 29
8. Logic Tables .......................................................................................................................... 34

SECTION 2 MULTI-PALLET APC..............................................................................42

1. Outline ................................................................................................................................... 42
1-1. Carry-in and Carry-out .................................................................................................... 42
1-2. Setup Station .................................................................................................................. 43
1-3. Waiting Station ............................................................................................................... 43
1-4. Pallet Storage Stations ................................................................................................... 43
1-5. Circulating Station .......................................................................................................... 43
2. If a Pallet Carry-in/out Operation is Interrupted ..................................................................... 44
3. If a PPC Error Exists.............................................................................................................. 46
3-1. List of PPC Errors ........................................................................................................... 46
3-2. Recovery from PPC Erroes ............................................................................................ 49
3-3. Special Recovery Procedure .......................................................................................... 53
4. Local Operations.................................................................................................................... 59
4-1. Calling the Manual Operation Screen............................................................................. 60
4-2. Manually Operating the Circulating Station Drive Axes (PB- and PL-axes) and
Circulating Station Shifter ............................................................................................... 61
4-3. Moving the PB- and PL-axes to the Hooking/Unhooking Positions ................................ 64
4-4. Manually Inserting/Extracting Pins ................................................................................. 65
4-5. Resetting the Internal PPC Sequence Counter .............................................................. 67
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4-6. Operating the Circulating Station Drive Axes (PB- and PL-axes) from the Op-
eration Panel .................................................................................................................. 67
5. PPC Related Alarms.............................................................................................................. 68
6. Diagnostic Messages............................................................................................................. 69
7. PPC Maintenance Screen ..................................................................................................... 71
8. Operation Conditions ............................................................................................................. 75
8-1. Transfer from Pallet Station to Circulating Station.......................................................... 76
8-2. Transfer from Circulating Station to Pallet Station.......................................................... 81

SECTION 3 ROBOT/LOADER INTERFACE TYPES.................................................88

1. Robot/loader Interface Types ................................................................................................ 88
2. Automatic Mode..................................................................................................................... 88
3. NC Operation Interlock .......................................................................................................... 88
4. List of Input and Output Signals............................................................................................. 90
4-1. Inputs from the Robot/loader to the NC .......................................................................... 90
4-2. Outputs from the NC to the Robot/loader ....................................................................... 91
5. Description of Signals ............................................................................................................ 92
5-1. Robot/loader Interface Type B........................................................................................ 92
5-2. Robot/loader Interface Type C ..................................................................................... 100
6. Interlock ............................................................................................................................... 108
6-1. Axis Interlock ................................................................................................................ 108
6-2. APC Interlock................................................................................................................ 108
7. Work Condition Display Function......................................................................................... 109
8. Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 110
9. Automatic Power Shutdown................................................................................................. 111
9-1. Effective Conditions ...................................................................................................... 111
9-2. Description of the Function ........................................................................................... 112
9-3. Parameters ................................................................................................................... 113
10.Input/Output Bit.................................................................................................................... 114

SECTION 4 STACKER CRANE INTERFACE..........................................................118

1. Link Mode ............................................................................................................................ 118
2. Description of Input/output Signals ...................................................................................... 118
2-1. Input/output Signals List ............................................................................................... 118
2-2. Detailed Description of Input/output Signals................................................................. 120
3. Pallet Loading/unloading Time Chart................................................................................... 128
4. M334 (Work Ready) Command ........................................................................................... 128
5. NC Operation Interlock ........................................................................................................ 129
6. M Command for Requesting Unloading of Pallet................................................................. 129
7. Specification for Work State Display.................................................................................... 130
8. Optional Input/output Bit Table ............................................................................................ 131
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SECTION 5 DNC-C STACKER CRANE I/F FOR ETHERNET ................................132

1. Link Mode ............................................................................................................................ 132
2. Description of Input/output Signals ...................................................................................... 133
2-1. Input/output Signal List ................................................................................................. 133
2-2. Input/output Signal List ................................................................................................. 134
3. NC Operation Interlock ........................................................................................................ 138
4. Optional Input/output Bit Table ............................................................................................ 138

SECTION 6 JIG SPECIFICATION ...........................................................................139

1. Outline ................................................................................................................................. 139
2. Pallet A/B Mode ................................................................................................................... 139
3. Specification Enabling Jig Installation.................................................................................. 140
3-1. Jig Clamp/Unclamp Command ..................................................................................... 140
3-2. Jig Clamp/Unclamp Operations .................................................................................... 143
3-3. Interlocks ...................................................................................................................... 146
4. Jig High Lower Pressure Switching (Optional) .................................................................... 148
4-1. Jig High-Low Pressure Switching Commands.............................................................. 148
4-2. Operation ...................................................................................................................... 150
5. Work Seated Confirmation (Optional).................................................................................. 152
5-1. Work Seated Confirmation Command for Setup Station .............................................. 152
5-2. Seated Confirmation Command issued to the Machine Station ................................... 154
5-3. Parameters ................................................................................................................... 156
5-4. Input/Output from Robot/Loader ................................................................................... 156
6. Hydraulic Unit for Jigs.......................................................................................................... 157
7. Robot Interface .................................................................................................................... 158
7-1. Link Mode ..................................................................................................................... 158
7-2. Signal List (Jig-related) ................................................................................................. 158
7-3. Work State Display ....................................................................................................... 160
8. Optional Input/Output Bit Table ........................................................................................... 161

SECTION 7 WORK SET ST AUTO DOOR SPEC...................................................162

1. Description of the Function .................................................................................................. 162
1-1. Setup Station Door Open/Close command by Pushbutton .......................................... 162
1-2. Setup Station Door Opening Operation by M Command ............................................. 163
1-3. External Signals............................................................................................................ 164
1-4. Setup Station Door Open/Close Operation .................................................................. 165
1-5. Operation Confirmation ................................................................................................ 168
1-6. Robot/Loader Interface Status Output .......................................................................... 169
2. Jam Protective Function ...................................................................................................... 170
2-1. Structure ....................................................................................................................... 170
2-2. Description of the Specification .................................................................................... 170
3. Dual Palm Operation Interlocked with Setup Station Door Close Operation ....................... 172
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3-1. Setup Station Door Close by Dual Palm Operation ...................................................... 172
4. Optional Input/Output Bit Table ........................................................................................... 173

SECTION 8 SEMI-DRY COOLANT UNIT................................................................174

1. Semi-Dry Coolant ................................................................................................................ 174
1-1. Related Commands ...................................................................................................... 174
1-2. M Code Command and RT Command in the Same Block ........................................... 174
1-3. Manual Operation ......................................................................................................... 176
1-4. Temporary Stop of All Coolants.................................................................................... 176
1-5. Linkage with Chip Conveyor ......................................................................................... 177
1-6. Semi-Dry Unit Low Level Alarm.................................................................................... 177

SECTION 9 TOOL BREAKAGE DETECTION IN MAGAZINE ................................178

1. Outline ................................................................................................................................. 178
2. Operation Method ................................................................................................................ 178
2-1. Tool Breakage Detection Execution Command............................................................ 178
2-2. Tool Breakage Detection Result Confirmation Command ............................................ 179
2-3. Tool Breakage Detection Result Confirmation Screen ................................................. 179
2-4. Correcting NG Tool Data .............................................................................................. 181
2-5. Precautions................................................................................................................... 182
2-6. Tool Breakage Detection Example ............................................................................... 182
3. Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 185
3-1. Screen for Tool Breakage Detection in Magazine ........................................................ 185
3-2. Machine Axis Data Screen ........................................................................................... 186
4. Alarm Code List ................................................................................................................... 188
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SECTION 1 ATC MATRIX MAGAZINE SPECIFICATIONS

1. Outline
Horizontal machining centers MD-400HA and MA-400HA use a matrix magazine system when one
hundred or more tools are to be handled. The matrix magazine consists of a magazine tool rack for
storing tools and pots and a sub arm that transfers tools and pots between the magazine tool rack
and the ready station.
When a tool is changed, the specified next tool (in a pot) is transferred from the magazine tool rack
to the ready station by the sub arm and mounted to the spindle by the tool change arm. Magazine
tools are specified by the fixed address system.
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2. Tool Change Commands

2-1. ATC Operation Screen

The ATC status can be checked with the following screen.

Procedure :

1 Press the [ATC] key on the additional panel. The ATC operation selection screen appears.

2 The screen shows the following items.

ATC

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The screen shows the following items:

ATC SEQ. NO. ATC operation sequence number
MAGAZINE POS Currently indexed pot number
ACT TOOL NO. Number of the tool currently mounted to the spindle
NEXT TOOL NO. Next tool number
RET POT NO. Number of the magazine pot to which the active tool is returned
Pot-tool correspondence Shows the combination of the magazine pot numbers and the
table stored tool numbers.
X: X-axis actual position
ACT POSI Y: Y-axis actual position
Z: Z-axis actual position
START OK: Indicates that the ATC is ready to start.
CYCLE RUN: Indicates that the ATC cycle is in process.
CONDITION MG INT.: Indicates that the manual interruption of the magazine
is active.
SYS CON. NO.: ATC diagnosis number
ATC DIAG. Displays the diagnosis message such as unsatisfied conditions.
The function keys usable on this screen are as follows:

(1) [F1] (SET)

Used to set the active tool number or the next tool number in manual operation mode.
This function key appears only in the manual operation mode.

(2) [F2] (INT LOCK RELEASE)

ATC operation conditions “completion of spindle orientation” and “tool change position” are
ignored while this key is being pressed. However, the other mechanical conditions remain
valid.

(3) [F3] (1 CYCLE START)

This key is valid only when a green triangle is displayed at the upper left of the function
key. When pressed, the machine automatically executes all the ATC operations.

(4) [F4] (RETURN CYCLE START)

This key is valid only when a green triangle is displayed at the upper left of the function
key. If this cycle is executed before tool change arm rotation, the ATC returns the tool from
the position located when this switch is pressed without performing tool change. If exe-
cuted after tool change arm rotation, the ATC continues the ATC cycle.

(5) [F5] (1 STEP ADVANCE)

This key is valid only when a green triangle is displayed at the upper left of the function
key. The ATC operation sequence is executed step by step in ascending order.

(6) [F6] (1 STEP RETURN)

This key is valid only when a green triangle is displayed at the upper left of the function
key. The ATC operation sequence is executed step by step in descending order.

(7) [F7] (MIN/MAX)

Used to change the display method between the max display that shows the whole ATC
operation selection screen and the minimum display that shows only the function keys.

(8) [F8] (CLOSE)

Used to close the ATC operation selection screen.
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2-2. ATC Commands Used in the AUTO/MDI Operation Mode

(1) Tool number command
T**
The specified tool (with a pot) is transferred from the magazine tool rack to the ready station. At
this time, the ATC operates through the standby sequence.
T00 (effective in the MDI operation mode only)
This command cancels the tool number command. The tool number command may not be
accepted when the ATC returns to sequence No. 1 as a result of one step reverse, for example.
This command is used in such a case and does not lead to any motion of the machine.

(2) Tool change command

M06
Used to install the next tool standing by at the ready station to the spindle.
Used with the next tool and active tool return commands.

(3) Active tool return (no next tool) command

M63
This command is used to return a tool from a spindle to a magazine. This command transfers
an empty pot from the magazine tool rack to the ready station. The subsequent tool change
command returns the tool from the spindle into the empty pot on the ready station and stores
the tool (with the pot) back on the magazine tool rack. The ATC operates through the standby
sequence.

(4) Next tool return command

M64
This command cancels the last issued tool number command and stores the next tool standing
by at the ready station back on the magazine tool rack. The ATC operates from the standby
sequence until the ATC becomes ready.
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2-3. ATC Commands Used in the Manual Operation Mode

(1) Manual Operating Buttons
The ATC operation screen is provided with the following function keys for manual operation of
ATC.

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1 CYCLE START
Successively executes all the sequences of the ATC.
This button is only effective when:

• the manual operation mode has been selected,

• a green triangle appears at the upper left of the function key,

• READY is appearing under CONDITION on the ATC CONDITION screen, and

• the sequence number of the ATC is 1.

RETURN CYCLE START

Successively executes the sequences up to No. 1 when the ATC is at rest in the middle of operation.
If a sequence before the tool change arm rotation is executed first, no tool is exchanged.
This button is only effective when:

• the manual operation mode has been selected,

• a green triangle appears at the upper left of the function key,

• READY is appearing under CONDITION on the ATC CONDITION screen,

• the tool change arm has escaped, and

• the sub arm is ready for operation (for some sequence numbers only).

1 STEP ADVANCE
Advances the operation of the ATC step by step. If any of the mechanical conditions is not met,
however, CYCLE RUN is kept appearing. In this case, this button can be used after the system is
reset to erase the message CYCLE RUN.
This button is effective when:

• the manual operation mode has been selected,

• a green triangle appears at the upper left of the function key,

• CYCLE RUN is not appearing under CONDITION on the ATC CONDITION screen,
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1 STEP REVERSE
Reverses the operation of the ATC step by step. If any of the mechanical conditions is not met,
however, CYCLE RUN is kept appearing. In this case, this button can be used after the system is
reset to erase the message CYCLE RUN.
This button is effective when:

• the manual operation mode has been selected,

• a green triangle appears at the upper left of the function key,

• CYCLE RUN is not appearing under CONDITION on the ATC CONDITION screen,

INTERLOCK RELEASE
If Alarm A occurs during the operation of the ATC, the spindle indexing action is cancelled. In this
case, the 1 STEP ADVANCE and 1 STEP REVERSE buttons may become ineffective due to any of
the mechanical conditions not being met. In this case, pressing this button and the 1 STEP
ADVANCE or 1 STEP REVERSE button at the same time advances the operation with the spindle
indexing action ignored.

MIN/MAX
Used to change the display method between the max display that shows the whole ATC operation
selection screen and the minimum display thet shows only the function keys.

CAUTION
Advances the operation of the ATC with the spindle indexing action ignored may cause a collision
between the tool change arm and the spindle drive key.
If possible, tools should be removed from the spindle, ready station, and tool change arm when
the ATC is operated with the INTERLOCK RELEASE button pressed.
Do not unnecessarily operate the ATC with the INTERLOCK RELEASE button pressed.
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2-3-1. Tool Number Command in the Manual Mode

When a tool is to be changed in the manual operation mode, the next tool can be specified with the
following procedure. If the next tool is not specified, the active tool return command is issued.
The tool number command is effective for both one cycle and one step operations.

Procedure :

1 Select the TOOL DATA mode.

2 Press [F8] (DISPLAY CHANGE). Select POT NO./TOOL NO. TABLE (FIXED ADDRESS)
using the cursor keys. Press [F8] (CLOSE) to call the following screen.

Fig.1-1 Next tool selection screen

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3 Move the cursor to a desired tool using the cursor keys.

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4 Enter a tool number as shown below.

Fig.1-2 SET pop-up window (next tool)

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To enter a tool number:

a. Press [F1] (SET).

b. Enter a tool number

A number between one and the maximum tool offset number can be entered.

When the next tool is not to be specified:

a. Press [F1] (SET).

b. Move the cursor to TOOL NO SET using the cursor keys and check this option.
Press [F7] (OK).

[Supplement]

1) The next tool number can be specified when the ATC sequence number is one and no ATC
cycle is starting. If the next tool number cannot be specified, the following error code appears.
8211 The next tool number cannot be specified.
2) If a tool number not registered in the pot number/tool number table is entered, the following
error code appears.
8204 The tool number has not been registered.
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2-4. ATC Sequences

When the tool change is commanded, the following sequences are executed in the shown order,
regardless of the operation mode. In the AUTO/MDI operation mode, however, some sequences
are simultaneously executed.

Sequence Content of sequence

number
1) Write next tool number
2) Move sub arm to next tool removal position from pot on tool rack
3) Remove pot in-out hook
4) Move sub arm to pot hanging position
5) Insert pot in-out hook
6) Move sub arm to ready station
7) Move sub arm to rotating position
T commands

8) Rotate sub arm to ready station

Movement of X/Y/Z axes prohibited

9) Move sub arm to input position to ready station

Manual tool change

Spindle rotation prohibited
10) Remove pot in-out hook
11) Rotate ready station to spindle
12) Stand by
13) Index spindle (12 to 13)
M06

14) Loosen spindle tool outer cylinder

15) Rotate tool change arm

NC answer back
16) Tighten spindle tool outer cylinder
17) Rotate ready station to magazine (14 to 16)
18) Insert pot in-out hook (14)
19) Move sub arm to rotating position
(16 to 25)
20) Rotate sub arm to magazine
21) Move sub arm to returned tool hanging position on tool rack
22) Move sub arm to magazine
23) Remove pot in-out hook
24) Move sub arm to pot removal position
25) Insert pot in-out hook
ME61039R0300300060001

* When the next tool return command (M64) is issued, sequence No. 12 is branched to sequence
No. 17.
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3. Tool Data Setting

3-1. Registration of Tool Numbers

When tools are to be stored in the magazine tool rack, it is necessary to specify the correspondence
between tool numbers and tool rack numbers (pot numbers).
At this time, the tool type (large diameter or heavy) should also be specified.

Procedure :

1 Select the TOOL DATA mode.

2 Press [F8] (DISPLAY CHANGE). Select POT NO./TOOL NO. TABLE (FIXED ADDRESS)
using the cursor keys. Press [F8] (CLOSE) to call the following screen.

Fig.1-3 Tool number registration screen

ME61039R0300300070001

3 Move the cursor to a desired pot number using the cursor keys and page key.
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4 Enter a tool number as follows.

Fig.1-4 SET pop-up window (pot number/tool number table)

ME61039R0300300070002

To enter a tool number:

a. Press [F1] (SET).

b. Enter a tool number

number between one and the maximum tool offset number can be entered.

c. Check LARGE-DIA. TOOL or HEAVY TOOL if necessary.

When the selected tool is an optional one, check either.
The tool rack locations that can store large diameter tools are determined by the mechani-
cal construction.

d. Press [F7] (OK).

* Large diameter and heavy tools are represented as L and M respectively in the pot number/
tool number table.

When no or dummy tool is to be used:

a. Press [F1] (SET).

b. Move the cursor to DUMMY TOOL SET using the cursor keys and check this option.
Press [F7] (OK).

[Supplement]

1) A pot number between one and the ones for magazine pots can be selected. A tool number
between one and the maximum tool offset number can be selected.
2) An attempt to enter a tool number for a pot containing a dummy tool is considered as an error.
In this case, check TOOL NO SET in the SET pop-up window and select [F7] (OK) to clear the
dummy tool. Then, enter a tool number again.
Do not clear the dummy tools before and after any large-diameter tool.
3) Definitions of large- and small-diameter tools are determined by the mechanical construction.
4) A large-diameter tool can only be selected for a pot between the ones with no or dummy tools.
If a tool number is specified for either of the adjacent pots, it is considered as an error. Once a
large-diameter tool is assigned to a pot, dummy tools (D) are automatically assigned to its
adjacent pots.
For the matrix magazine, however, a large-diameter tool can be assigned to an empty pot at
the one end of the tool rack.
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3-2. Selection of Active Tool Number

When a spindle tool is manually installed or removed, the active tool number may need to be
changed with the following procedure.

Procedure :

1 Select the TOOL DATA mode.

2 Press [F8] (DISPLAY CHANGE). Select POT NO./TOOL NO. TABLE (FIXED ADDRESS)
using the cursor keys. Press [F8] (CLOSE) to call the following screen.

Fig.1-5 Active tool selection screen

ME61039R0300300080001

3 Move the cursor to the active tool using the cursor keys.
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4 Enter an active tool number as follows.

Fig.1-6 SET pop-up window (active tool)

ME61039R0300300080002

To enter a tool number:

a. Press [F1] (SET).

b. Enter a tool number

A number between one and the maximum tool offset number can be entered.

c. Press [F7] (OK).

When the active tool is not to be specified:

a. Press [F1] (SET).

b. Move the cursor to TOOL NO SET using the cursor keys and check this option.
Press [F7] (OK).

[Supplement]

1) The active tool number can be specified when the ATC sequence number is 1 or12
(standby) and no ATC cycle is starting. If the active tool number cannot be specified, the
following error codes appears.
8212 The active tool number cannot be specified.
2) If a tool number not registered in the pot number/tool number table is entered, the follow-
ing error code appears.
8204 The tool number has not been registered.
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3-3. Presence of Pots

A switch is not provided to check the presence of a pot on each magazine tool rack location. It is
memorized by the system and can be changed on the following screen. This data does not need to
be usually changed. It should be corrected when it becomes inconsistent with the reality after the
machine is recovered from breakdown with a special procedure.

Procedure :

1 Select the PARAMETER mode.

2 Data for MC system parameter No. 15 “Presence of pots on matrix magazine tool rack”
appears.

Fig.1-7 Pot presence selection screen

ME61039R0300300090001

3 Press [F8] (DISPLAY CHANGE). Select MC SYSTEM PARAMETER (MATRIX MG TOOL

RACK/POT) using the cursor keys. Press [F8] (CLOSE) to call the above screen.

4 Move the cursor to a desired rack number using the cursor keys and page key.

5 Correct the presence of pot as follows.

For the rack with a pot:
Press [F1] (SET) and [F3] (EXIST).
For the rack with no pot:
Press [F1] (SET) and [F2] (NONE).
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4. Storing Tools in Magazine Tool Rack

4-1. Storing Procedures

Tools can be stored on the magazine tool rack using either of the following procedures.

Procedure 1: Using the ATC cycle

Procedure :

1 Select the manual operation mode.

2 Install the tool to be stored in the magazine tool rack onto the spindle.

3 Enter the tool number of the tool installed onto the spindle as active tool number.
(See Section 3, subsection 2 “Selection of Active Tool Number”.)

4 egister the tool number at the tool rack number (pot number) of the location at which the tool is
to be stored. (See section 3, subsection 1 “Registration of Tool numbers”.)

5 Press the 1 CYCLE START button. An ATC cycle is performed to store the tool installed on the
spindle on the selected tool rack location.
(See Section 2, subsection 3 “ATC Commands Used in the Manual Operation Mode”, (1) “Man-
ual Operating Buttons”.)

Procedure 2: Manually operating the magazine

Procedure :

1 Set the INTERRUPT switch on the magazine operation panel to ON.

2 Specify the tool rack number of the location at which the tool is to be stored.

3 Press the CALL button on the magazine operation panel. The pot on the specified tool rack
location is transferred to the manual tool change position.

4 Open the manual magazine door. Pull the pot at the manual tool change position toward you
using the manual change lever. Secure the pot.

5 Put the tool to be stored in the pot.

6 Enter the tool number of the tool put in the pot at the tool rack number (pot number) of the loca-
tion at which the tool is to be stored. (See Section 3, subsection 1 “Registration of Tool num-
bers”.)

7 Close the manual magazine door. Press the STORE button on the magazine operation panel.
The pot at the manual tool change position is stored at on the original tool rack location.

This section describes procedure 2 “manually operating the magazine” in detail.

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4-2. Magazine Operation Panel

An operation panel as shown below is provided at the magazine cover to collect pots from or store
them on selected tool rack locations.

MAGAZINE OPERATION
MG MANUAL INT.

OFF ON INTERRUPTED

TOOL RACK NO.

0 0 0 Tool rack number display

Tool rack number select buttons

CALL STORE

RESTART DOOR
INTERLOCK
: Switch
: Lamp
EMRG. STOP : Pushbutton
: Emergency stop button
ME61039R0300300110001

(1) MG MANUAL INT. Switch

Set this switch to ON to permit the manual operation of the magazine. After the manual opera-
tion is completed, set this switch back to OFF. The ATC does not work with this switch set to
ON.

(2) INTERRUPTED Lamp

This lamp lights while the magazine operation is interrupted. If the MG MANUAL INT. switch is
set to OFF while the magazine is manually operated, the system considers that the magazine
operation is still interrupted and this lamp remains on.

(3) Tool rack No. display

The pot on the tool rack location with the indicated rack number is transferred to the manual tool
change position when the CALL button is pressed. The tool number can be changed with the
tool rack number select buttons described below.
If an error occurs during the manual operation of the magazine, the relevant error code blinks
on this display.
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(4) Tool Rack Number Select Buttons

These buttons are used to change the tool rack location the pot on which is to be transferred
when the CALL button is pressed. The buttons are effective for the respective places. The
value at each place increases by one each time the relevant button is pressed. “9” changes to
“0” (without increasing the value at the one higher place) when the button is pressed. These
buttons are independent from the MG MANUAL INT. switch.
The buttons are ineffective while a pot is transferred from a tool rack location to the manual tool
change position.

Add button for first place

Add button for second place
Add button for third place
ME61039R0300300110002

(5) CALL Lamp

This lamp lights when a pot is normally stored and the CALL button is effective and blinks when
a calling action is initiated.
It goes off when a calling action is discontinued halfway or normally completed. The STORE
lamp lights in the latter case.

(6) STORE Lamp

This lamp lights when a pot is normally called and the STORE button is effective and blinks
when a storing action is initiated.
It goes off when a storing action is discontinued halfway or normally completed. The CALL
lamp lights in the latter case.

(7) CALL Button

Press this button to transfer the pot on the selected tool rack location to the manual tool change
position (calling action). This button is effective while the magazine operation is interrupted.
The calling action can be performed when:

• the ATC sequence number is 1 or 12,

• the storing action has been completed,

• the ATC is not working,

• the manual magazine door is closed,

• the manual change lever return has been confirmed,

• the tool at the selected tool rack location is different from the active and next tools,

• there is a pot at the selected tool rack location, and

• the tool at the selected tool location is not a safety one.

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(8) STORE Button

Press this button to store the pot that has been called to the manual tool change position back
onto the original tool rack location (storing action). This button is effective while the magazine
operation is interrupted.
The storing action can be performed when:

• the ATC sequence number is 1 or 12,

• the calling action has been completed,

• the ATC is not working,

• the manual magazine door is closed,

• the manual changer lever return has been confirmed, and

• safety tools have been stored before and after the pot to which the tool is to be stored if it is
a large-diameter one. (If it is to be stored at the end of the tool rack, only one adjacent tool
should be a safety one.)

(9) RESTART Button

If the ATC and magazine stop working as interlocked by the magazine door, close the magazine
door and press this button to restart.

(10) DOOR INTERLOCK Lamp

If the magazine door is opened while the ATC and magazine are working, they are interlocked
to stop. They also stop working when the manual change lever return is no longer confirmed
during a calling/storing action.
This lamp lights when the door interlock is applied. It goes off when the RESTART button is
pressed to restart.
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4-3. Errors during the Manual Operation of the Magazine

(1) Errors in Relation with Call/Store Commands
If the CALL or STORE button is pressed when the conditions for making the relevant action are
not met, the corresponding error number blinks on the tool rack number display of the magazine
operation panel.
To reset the system, remove the cause of the error and press the CALL or STORE button again
to make a calling/storing action. Then, the error number stops blinking and is replaced by the
specified tool rack number.
Pressing the NC RESET button also stops the error number blinking and replaces it with the
specified tool rack number.

[Error numbers]

10 → A call/store command was issued during an ATC cycle.

11 → A call/store command was issued with an ATC sequence number other than
1 and 12.
12 → A non-existing tool rack number was specified by a call command.
13 → A tool rack number with no pot was specified by a call command.
14 → A call command was issued with a pot at the manual change position.
15 → A tool rack number to which a safety tool had been assigned was specified
by a call command.
16 → The tool rack number to which the active tool had been assigned was spec-
ified by a call command.
17 → The tool rack number to which the next tool had been assigned was speci-
fied by a call command.
18 → A store command was issued with a pot at the specified tool rack location.
19 → A store command was issued with no pot at the manual tool change posi-
tion.
20 → A store command was issued with non-safety tools before and after the
specified tool rack location if the tool to be stored is a large-diameter one.
21 → A call/store command was issued with the manual change lever not
returned.
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(2) Errors during Calling/Storing Actions

If a calling or storing action does not complete within 15 seconds, the action stops and the cor-
responding error number blinks on the tool rack number display of the magazine operation
panel.
Press the RESTART button on the magazine operation panel to reset the system and restart
the action. Note that the error will reoccur until the cause is removed.

[Error numbers]

31 → The pot in-out hook is being removed for a calling action.

32 → The pot in-out hook is being inserted for a calling action.
33 → The sub arm is being positioned in the angular direction for a calling action.
34 → The sub arm is being rotated to the magazine for a calling action.
35 → The sub arm is being moved to the magazine for a calling action.
37 → The sub arm is being moved to the pot removal position for a calling action.
38 → The pot in-out hook is being removed for a calling action.
39 → The sub arm is being moved to the pot hanging position for a calling action.
40 → The pot in-out hook is being inserted for a calling action.
41 → The sub arm is being moved to the RS for a calling action.
42 → The sub arm is being moved to the pot hanging position from the manual tool
change position for a calling action.
43 → The sub arm is being rotated to the magazine for a calling action.
44 → The pot in-out hook is being removed for a calling action.
45 → The sub arm is being moved to the pot removal position from the manual tool
change position for a calling action.
46 → The pot in-out hook is being inserted for a calling action.
51 → The pot in-out hook is being removed for a storing action.
52 → The pot in-out hook is being inserted for a storing action.
53 → The sub arm is being positioned in the angular direction for a storing action.
54 → The sub arm is being rotated to the magazine for a storing action.
55 → The sub arm is being moved to the magazine for a storing action.
57 → The sub arm is being moved to the pot removal position from the manual tool
change position for a storing action.
58 → The pot in-out hook is being removed for a storing action.
59 → The sub arm is being moved to the pot hanging position from the manual tool
change position for a storing action.
60 → The pot in-out hook is being inserted for a storing action.
61 → The sub arm is being moved to the RS for a storing action.
62 → The sub arm is being moved to the pot hanging position for a storing action.
63 → The sub arm is being moved to the magazine for a storing action.
64 → The pot in-out hook is being removed for a storing action.
65 → The sub arm is being moved to the pot removal position for a storing action.
66 → The pot in-out hook is being inserted for a storing action.
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4-4. Stopping the Magazine

(1) The magazine does not stop if the NC RESET or MODE RESET button is pressed during a call-
ing/storing action.

(2) The magazine stops if any of the following conditions occurs during a calling/storing action.
Remove the cause and press the RESTART button on the magazine operation panel to restart.

• Alarm A occurs.

• A magazine drive motor related alarm occurs.

• The machine is locked.

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4-5. Calling/storing Actions

When a call/store command is issued, all or part of the following steps, depending on the current
ATC sequence number, are performed in the shown order.
• When the call/store command is issued with ATC sequence number 1 → Steps 7 to 16
• When the call/store command is issued with ATC sequence number 12 → Steps 1 to16

(1) Calling procedure

1) Remove pot in-out hook
2) Insert pot in-out hook
3) Move sub arm to rotating position
4) Rotate sub arm to magazine
5) Move sub arm to magazine
6) No action
7) Move sub arm to pot removal position
8) Remove pot in-out hook
9) Move sub arm to pot hanging position
10) Insert pot in-out hook
11) Move sub arm to ready station
12) Move sub arm to pot hanging position from manual tool change position
13) Move sub arm to magazine
14) Remove pot in-out hook
15) Move sub arm to pot removal position from manual tool change position
16) Insert pot in-out hook

(2) Storing procedure

1) Remove pot in-out hook
2) Insert pot in-out hook
3) Move sub arm to rotating position
4) Rotate sub arm to magazine
5) Move sub arm to magazine
6) No action
7) Move sub arm to pot removal position from manual tool change position
8) Remove pot in-out hook
9) Move sub arm to pot hanging position from manual tool change position
10) Insert pot in-out hook
11) Move sub arm to ready station
12) Move sub arm to pot hanging position
13) Move sub arm to magazine
14) Remove pot in-out hook
15) Move sub arm to pot removal position
16) Insert pot in-out hook
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5. Special Operations
In addition to ordinary operations, the following operations can be performed with the magazine for
maintenance or adjustment purpose only.

Locally Operating the Magazine

If the manual operation of the magazine cannot be advanced due to the lack of a mechanical condi-
tion, it can be reversed step by step. The rapid traverse override switch is effective in positioning the
sub arm (moving the MA and MB axes).

Procedure :

1 Set the MG MANUAL INT. switch on the magazine operation panel to ON.

2 Select the PARAMETER mode.

3 Data for MC user parameter No. 13 “system check mode” appears.

See Section 4, 3-3 “MC User Parameters”, in Data Operation of the Operation Manual for
OSP-P200M.

4 Move the cursor to No. 1 using the cursor keys.

Press [F1] (SET). Key in “53” at No. 1. Then, press WRITE.
Then, the following alarm message appears and the magazine can be locally operated.
[2713 Alarm B Axis interlock released 53]
At this time, the aforementioned call/store sequence number is indicated on the tool rack num-
ber display (last two digits) of the magazine operation panel.

1 0 0

Sequence number
Action type (blinking): 1 for calling or 2 for storing
ME61039R0300300150001

Operate the magazine as follows.

(1) During a calling action:

Press the CALL button to advance by a step.
Press the STORE button to reverse by a step.

(2) During a storing action:

Press the STORE button to advance by a step.
Press the CALL button to reverse by a step.
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Feeding the sub arm positioning axes with pulse handle

The sub arm positioning axes (MA and MB) can be moved with pulse handle or rapid traverse button
to reposition the sub arm or forcedly recover the machine from a failure. At this time, the rapid
traverse override switch is also effective.
This operation is only possible in the manual operation mode. The NC axis does not move at this
time.

Procedure :

1 Select the PARAMETER mode.

2 Data for MC user parameter No. 13 “system check mode” appears.

See Section 4, 3-3 “MC User Parameters”, in Data Operation of the Operation Manual for
OSP-P200M.

3 Move the cursor to No. 1 using the cursor keys.

4 Press [F1] (SET). Key in “69” at No. 1. Then, press WRITE.

Select the manual operation mode. Then, the following alarm message appears and the sub
arm positioning axes can be moved.
[2713 Alarm B Axis interlock released 69]

The operating procedure is described below.

- When the pulse handle is used, set the AXIS SELECT switch to PULSE HANDLE.
Set the pulse handle axis select switch to X-AXIS for horizontal (MA axis) or Y-AXIS
for vertical (MB) axis.
- When the rapid traverse button is used, set the AXIS SELECT switch to X-AXIS for
horizontal (MA) axis or Y-AXIS for vertical (MB) axis.

Override switch for positioning the sub arm during ATC operation
The rapid traverse override switch becomes effective in positioning the sub arm for operation check
after the sub arm is repositioned.

Procedure :

1 Select the PARAMETER mode.

2 Data for MC user parameter No. 13 “system check mode” appears.

See Section 4, 3-3 “MC User Parameters”, in Data Operation of the Operation Manual for
OSP-P200M.

3 Move the cursor to No. 1 using the cursor keys.

4 Press [F1] (SET). Key in “70” at No. 1. Then, press WRITE.

Select the manual operation mode. Then, the following alarm message appears and the rapid
traverse override switch can be used for positioning the sub arm.
[2713 Alarm B Axis interlock released 70]

5 Then, the rapid traverse override switch is effective in positioning the sub arm during a cycle or
step operation of the ATC.
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6. Diagnosis Messages
If the machine does not operate because of unsatisfied conditions, use this diagnosis message
function to locate the unsatisfied conditions.

15712 Spindle index is not completed.

The ATC cycle is provided with such an interlock that the tool change arm does not rotate,
insert, or extract tools if the spindle is not indexed to the specified position. In that case, this
message appears. The interlock is activated when the ATC operation sequence number is as
follows:

[Sequence numbers]
12, 13

15713 Spindle has not stopped.

This message appears if the spindle speed is higher than 5 rpm or the spindle drive unit does
not turn ON the spindle zero rotation signal. The tool change arm does not operate when the
spindle is not stopped. This interlock is effective in securing safety when you manually
change the spindle tool by rotating, advancing, or retracting the tool change arm.
The interlock is activated when the ATC operation sequence number is as follows:

[Sequence numbers]
12, 13

15715 Magazine pot is safety tool.

If the pot, specified as a dummy tool pot in the POT NO./TOOL NO. TABLE is indexed to the
cutting position, this message appears.

[Sequence numbers]
15

15716 HP1 is not completed.

In ATC cycle, if any of the axes is located in a position other than the tool change position, the
ATC may not advance to the next sequence. In that case, this message appears.

[Sequence numbers]
14

15733 READY STATION Spindle LS is not ON.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is in the following range and the switch
that confirms that the ready station has swung to the spindle side is not ON.

[Sequence numbers]
11 to 16

15734 READY STATION Magazine LS is not ON.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is in the following range and the switch
that confirms that the ready station has swung to the magazine side is not ON.

[Sequence numbers]
1 to 10, 17 to 25
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15736 Tool change arm is not on STANDBY POSITION.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is in the following range and the tool
change arm is not retracted.

[Sequence numbers]
1 to 25

15750 Magazine manual interruption is not OFF.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is in the following range and the MG
Manual INT. switch is not OFF.

[Sequence numbers]
1 to 25

15789 Spindle tool UNEXIST LS differ ACT TOOL No. in condition.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the spindle tool detec-
tion switch status (ON/OFF) does not match the active tool number set condition.

[Sequence numbers]
12

16001 Subarm hook out MG side LS is not ON.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the pot OUT confirma-
tion switch is not ON.

[Sequence numbers]
3, 4, 23, or 24

16002 Subarm hook out MG side LS is not OFF.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the pot OUT confirma-
tion switch is not OFF.

[Sequence numbers]
1, 5, 16, or 25

16003 Subarm hook out RS side LS is not ON.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the pot OUT confirma-
tion switch is not ON.

[Sequence numbers]
10, 11, 16, or 17

16004 Subarm hook out RS side LS is not OFF.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the pot OUT confirma-
tion switch is not OFF.

[Sequence numbers]
1, 18
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16005 Subarm hook in MG side/slide MG side LS is not ON.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the pot ON confirmation
switch is not ON.

[Sequence numbers]
1, 2, 5, 22, or 25

16006 Subarm hook in MG side/slide MG side LS is not OFF.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the pot ON confirmation
switch is not OFF.

[Sequence numbers]
3, 6, 16, or 23

16007 Subarm rotate RS side/hook in RS side LS is not ON.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the pot ON confirmation
switch is not ON.

[Sequence numbers]
8, 9, 18, or 19

16008 Subarm rotate RS side/hook in RS side LS is not OFF.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the pot ON confirmation
switch is not OFF.

[Sequence numbers]
1, 10, 16, or 20

16009 Subarm rotate MG side/slide RS side LS is not ON.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the switch for confirm-
ing subarm rotation to the ready station side is not ON.

[Sequence numbers]
6, 7, 20, or 21

16010 Subarm rotate MG side/slide RS side LS is not OFF.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the switch for confirm-
ing subarm rotation to the ready station side is not OFF.

[Sequence numbers]
1, 8, 16, or 22

16011 Subarm is not on tool delivering position.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the subarm is not ready
to operate.

[Sequence numbers]
16
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16013 Axis positioning is not completed.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is in the following range and the vertical
(MA) or horizontal (MB) axis is being fed.

[Sequence numbers]
2 to 25

16014 Tool pot exist LS is not ON.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is in the following range and the tool-in-
pot confirmation switch goes OFF.

[Sequence numbers]
11 to 16

16015 MG tool exist LS differ next or return tool No. in condition.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the tool-in-MG confir-
mation switch ON/OFF status does not agree with the setting of the next/return tool No.

[Sequence numbers]
11, 15

16030 APC is not start position.

This message appears if the ATC sequence number is as follows and the APC is not in start
position

[Sequence numbers]
13, 14
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7. I/O Bits
The screen below allows you to check the input status of the various switches provided in the
machine and the output status of the lamps, relays, and solenoid valves.
Both inputs and outputs are highlighted when they are ON. This subsection describes only the input
and output signals related with ATC matrix magazine specification. For the other input/output signals
and the method of using the I/O monitor, refer to the maintenance manual for OSP-P200M for MD-
H/MA-H series.

Procedure :

1 Press the (DIAGNOSE) key among the vertical function keys at the right end of the
screen.

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2 Press the (I/O MONITOR) key in the diagnosis menu. The I/O monitor starts up.

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3 The following I/O monitor screen appears.

Data type (Selectable from

among bit, 2 Byte and 4 Byte)

Data layout change (vertical, horizontal)

Screen change between logical and physical

Displays the Slave station display screen.

Displays the Search screen.

In the status display of bit data, the active bit (ON) is expressed with a red circle.

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Logical Input

Addr Bit Label Comment

0014 09 iRSSP MG pot - Spindle side
0014 10 iRSMG MG pot - MG side
0019 05 iHMGRS Hand MG rotate/Hand RS slide SQ
0039 03 iCALL Tool call SB
0039 04 iSTOR Tool store SB
0039 05 iMLU1 MG number count up 1 SB
0039 06 iMLU2 MG number count up 2 SB
0039 07 iMLU3 MG number count up 3 SB
0039 08 iMGIP Pot in (MG side)/Hand MG slide SQ
0039 09 iMGOP Pot out (MG side) SQ
0039 10 iRSIP Hand RS rotate/Pot in (RS side) SQ
0039 11 iRSOP Pot out (RS side) SQ
0039 12 iMTPS Tool pot exist SQ
0039 13 iMTLSXM RS tool exist SQ
0039 14 iPORR Pot pull out handle retract SQ
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Logical Output

Addr Bit Label Comment

0531 05 oRSAR RS AIR BLOW YV
0531 08 oHRSS Hand movement to RS side YV
0531 09 oHMGS Hand movement to MG side YV
0531 10 oH90RS Hand 90 degrees turn to RS side YV
0531 11 oH90MG Hand 90 degrees turn to MG side YV
0538 00 oMGUB2 MG motor unbrake
0538 02 oRSSS RS spindle
0538 03 oRSMS RS magazine
0538 04 oPOTI Pot in
0538 05 oPOTO Pot out
0538 06 oCALL CALL HL
0538 07 oSTOR STORE HL
0539 00 oML11 MG get number 1st digit 1
0539 01 oML12 MG get number 1st digit 2
0539 02 oML14 MG get number 1st digit 4
0539 03 oML18 MG get number 1st digit 8
0539 04 oML21 MG get number 2nd digit 1
0539 05 oML22 MG get number 2nd digit 2
0539 06 oML24 MG get number 2nd digit 4
0539 07 oML28 MG get number 2nd digit 8
0539 08 oML31 MG get number 3rd digit 1
0539 09 oML32 MG get number 3rd digit 2
0539 10 oML34 MG get number 3rd digit 4
0539 11 oML38 MG get number 3rd digit 8
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8. Logic Tables
The ATC functions according to the data presented in the logic tables.

(1) Input logic

The ATC sequence number and content of each sequence are shown in the vertical column of
the logic table. The conditions for completing each sequence are identified with circles in the
horizontal column. The input logic only applies to cycle operations.

(2) Output logic

The ATC sequence number and content of each sequence are shown in the vertical column of
the logic table. The commands to be executed in each sequence are identified with circles in
the horizontal column. The output logic applies to both cycle and step operations.

(3) Manual interlock

The ATC sequence number and content of each sequence are shown in the vertical column of
the logic table. The conditions for completing each sequence are identified with circles in the
horizontal column. The manual interlock only applies to step operations. For one step reverse,
the sequences identified by the step reverse data are executed one by one in the reverse order.
During a return cycle, the current sequence No. is changed to that identified by the return cycle
data and, then, a cycle operation is performed. The conditions for completing each sequence
are identified in the input logic table.

(4) System conditions

The following alarm message appears three minutes after the ATC stops due to a mechanical
condition not being met.
[3705 Alarm B ATC system conditions ***]
The conditions can be checked in two ways. The alarm code (***) indicates the cause of the
stop.

Test A
This test is performed to check that all necessary conditions are met. The relevant alarm codes are
listed below.
101 : The pot insertion by sub arm (to MG)/sub arm moved to MG confirmation limit switch is
off.
102 : The pot removal by sub arm (from MG) confirmation limit switch is off.
104 : The sub arm rotated to MG/moved to RS confirmation limit switch is off.
108 : The pot insertion by sub arm (to MG)/sub arm moved to MG confirmation limit switch is
off.
110 : The sub arm rotated to RS/pot insertion by sub arm (to RS) confirmation limit switch is
off.
120 : The sub arm rotated to MG/moved to RS confirmation limit switch is off.
140 : The sub arm rotated to RS/pot insertion (to RS) confirmation limit switch is off.
180 : The pot removal (from RS) confirmation limit switch is off.
204 : The unclamp cylinder retract confirmation switch is not on.
220 : The pot on ready station confirmation limit switch is off.
240 : The ready station rotated to MG confirmation limit switch is off.
280 : The ready station rotated to spindle confirmation limit switch is off.
301 : The sub arm is not ready.
310 : ATC shutter open confirmation switch is not on.
320 : ATC shutter close confirmation switch is not on.
340 : ATC shutter close confirmation switch is not off.
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380 : The magazine operation is interrupted.

401 : The pot insertion by sub arm (to MG)/sub arm moved to MG confirmation limit switch is
on.
402 : The pot removal by sub arm (from MG) confirmation limit switch is on.
404 : The sub arm rotated to MG/moved to RS confirmation limit switch is on.
408 : The pot insertion by sub arm (to MG)/sub arm moved to MG confirmation limit switch is
on.
410 : The sub arm rotated to RS/pot insertion by sub arm (to RS) confirmation limit switch is
on.
420 : The sub arm rotated to MG/moved to RS confirmation limit switch is on.
440 : The sub arm rotated to RS/pot insertion by sub arm (to RS) confirmation limit switch is
on.
480 : The pot removal (to RS) confirmation limit switch is on.
501 : The tool change arm is not at its home position.
508 : TS-axis servo is not ready.
520 : Manual tool change cycle is being executed.
540 : The spindle tool presence data is inconsistent with the reality.
580 : The tool presence on ready station data is inconsistent with the reality.
601 : The tool change arm is not rotating.
680 : APC is not in start position.
701 : The spindle has not been indexed.
702 : The spindle is turning.
708 : The unclamp cylinder retract confirmation switch failed to go off in the previous ATC
cycle.
710 : The spindle tool clamp confirmation switch is not on.
720 : The spindle tool clamp confirmation switch failed to go off in the previous ATC cycle.
740 : The spindle tool unclamp confirmation switch is not off.
780 : The ATC shutter open confirmation switch is not off.
901 : The tool change position (HP1) has not been reached.
C80 : The sub arm has not been positioned.

Test B
This test is performed to check that no unnecessary conditions exist. The relevant alarm codes are
listed below.
1220 : The pot on ready station confirmation limit switch is on.
1240 : The ready station rotated to MG confirmation limit switch is on.
1280 : The ready station rotated to spindle confirmation limit switch is on.
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Logic Table for MD-400HA/MA-400HA ATC (Matrix Magazine)

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SECTION 2 MULTI-PALLET APC

1. Outline
The horizontal machining centers, MA-400H/MA-500H/MA-600H, use a multi-pallet APC, which
combines a rotary two-pallet APC and pallet stockers. In this system, the pallet numbers and
machining schedules are managed by a pallet pool line controller (hereinafter, refferred to as PPC).
The system consists of (1) rotary two-pallet APC that changes pallets between the ready station and
the machining area, (2) storage stations (including the setup station) that store prepared pallets, and
(3) circulating station that transfers pallets between the waiting station and the storage stations.
For the operation of registering schedules or the other operations, refer to the PPC (PALLET POOL
LINE CONTROL) FOR HORIZONTAL MC MULTI-PALLET APC in OSP-P200M Special Functions
Manual.

Fig.2-1 Construction of Multi-pallet APC (12-pallet APC with the waiting station as
No. 1 and setup station as No. 2)
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1-1. Carry-in and Carry-out

Carry-in means an action that transfers a pallet from the setup station to another station (waiting or
pallet storage station). Carry-out means an action that transfers a pallet to the setup station from
another station.
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1-2. Setup Station

The setup station puts workpieces to be machined onto pallets or removes machined workpieces
from them.

(1) It should be possible to manually swing each pallet at the setup station.
A limit switch should be provided to confirm that the pallet is in the right position.

(2) Setup station pins should be provided to secure carried-out pallets. The pins should be
removed and inserted when a pallet is carried into or from the circulating station.

(3) A rotary door should be provided at the setup station which, when fully open, separates the
setup station from the circulating station.
Mechanical lock switches should be provided at the door closing/opening ends to confirm that
the door is fully closed/open and lock the door.

(4) The limit switch for confirming that the pallet is in the right position and those for confirming that
the setup station door is fully closed/open are used for interlocking pallet carry-in/out operations
between the setup station and the circulating station.

1-3. Waiting Station

The pallets to be changed next at the rotary two-pallet APC and ones with machined workpieces
temporarily stand by at the waiting station.

(1) Waiting station pins should be provided to secure pallets. The pins should only be removed and
inserted when a pallet is transfered between the circulating station and the waiting station.

(2) A pallet EXIST limit switch should be provided at the waiting station.

(3) The waiting station pins should have been inserted and any pallet should be present at the wait-
ing station for the rotary two-pallet APC to start working.
For detail about the operation of the rotary two-pallet APC, see the following manuals.

• Maintenance Manual for OSP-P200M MA-H Series

1-4. Pallet Storage Stations

The pallet storage stations store prepared pallets and pallets with machined workpieces.

(1) A pallet EXIST limit switch should be provided at each storage station.

(2) Although a mechanism is required to secure pallets, they are clamped by springs and
unclamped by a shifter and this is not controlled by the system.

1-5. Circulating Station

The circulating station advances/retracts the circulating station shifter and is positioned by a BL
motor to transfer pallets among the setup, waiting, and storage stations.

(1) The circulating station shifter is advanced/retracted by means of a hydraulic cylinder and x10
speed chain mechanism to carry pallets in or out.

(2) The circulating station is positioned by the rotary axis (PB-axis) and travelling axis (PL-axis, for
10- or 12-pallet APC only) and driven by a BL motor.
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2. If a Pallet Carry-in/out Operation is Interrupted

If no response is given to a pallet carry-in/out command or a pallet carry-in/out operation is inter-
rupted, perform the following checks without resetting the NC unit.

(1) Check for PPC errors.

a. Check for error codes indicated on the liquid crystal display (LCD) of the PPC operation
panel.

b. Check that the pallet carry-in/out command is executed.

If no error code is indicated during the execution of a pallet carry-in/out command but the
completion of the carry-in/out operation is not confirmed within thirteen seconds after the
operation is started, it is considered as a PPC error.

c. For remedy, refer to “If a PPC Error Exists” on the next page.

Error code

ERROR is highlighted when

an error occurs.

CYCLE is highlighted during the execution of a

pallet carry-in/out command.

Fig.2-2 Liquid Crystal Display of PPC Operation Panel (Carry-in Screen)

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(2) Check for alarms.

a. Check the monitor screen on the NC operation panel for:

• alarm numbers,

• alarm messages, and

• alarm codes

b. If alarm A, PPC related alarm, or circulating station drive axis (PB- or PL-axis) control alarm
is raised, the pallet transfer operation or pallet transfer command is cancelled. Remove the
cause and issue the command again.
For PPC related alarms, see “5. PPC Related Alarms” of this manual.
For other alarms, see the “List of OSP-P200M Alarms and Errors”.
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(3) If no PPC error or alarm exists

a. If a pallet carry-in/out operation is interrupted with no PPC error or alarm, the following con-
ditions are suspected.

• The mechanical lock switch is on.

→ Turn the switch off.

• Manual operations have been enabled.

→ Establish the parameter setting mode and display the NC OPTIONAL PARAMETER
(PPC) screen. On this screen, select DISPLAY at the item “THE MANUAL OPERA-
TION SCREEN (TOUCH PANEL) IS DISPLAYED.”
→ Call a screen other than “Manual Operation” to the LCD of the PPC operation panel.

b. If neither condition exists, contact our service center.

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3. If a PPC Error Exists

The command, reissued after interruption of carry-in/carry-out operation, different from the previous
command.

3-1. List of PPC Errors

Error No. Error timing Cause Remedy

0002 When command is Pallet is not in right position when the carry-in/carry-out (6)
issued or during opera- command for the setup station is issued.
tion
0003 When different com- The command, reissued after interruption of carry-in/ (4)
mand is reissued carry-out operation, is different from the previous com-
mand.
0005 When command is The setup station door is not fully closed/opened when (6)
issued or during opera- the carry-in/carry-out command is issued.
tion The setup station door is not closed when the carry-in/
carry-out command is issued.
0008 When command is Alarm A or alarm for the drive axis of the circulating sta- (8)
issued or during opera- tion occurred.
tion
0010 During operation Completion of relevant sequence was not confirmed (5)
0011 During operation within thirty seconds during pallet transfer from setup,
waiting, or storage station to circulating station.
0012 During operation
The error number shows the sequence counter.
0013 During operation
0014 During operation
0015 During operation
0020 During operation Completion of relevant sequence was not confirmed
0021 During operation within thirty seconds during pallet transfer from circulat-
ing station to setup, waiting, or storage station.
0022 During operation
The error number shows the sequence counter value.
0023 During operation
0024 During operation
0025 During operation
0026 During operation
0031 When command is APC is not in start position. (7)
issued or during opera-
tion
0032 When command is APC is operating.
issued or during opera-
tion
0033 When command is APC fork UP signal is ON.
issued or during opera-
tion
0034 When command is APC fork DOWN signal is OFF.
issued or during opera-
tion
0035 When command is APC movement to position A or position B is not com-
issued or during opera- pleted.
tion
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Error No. Error timing Cause Remedy

0041 When command is Shifter advance signal is ON. (9)
issued
0042 When command is Shifter retract signal is OFF.
issued
0043 When command is Shifter advance and retract signals are both ON.
issued
0044 When command is Shifter advance and retract signals are both OFF.
issued
0045 When command is Positioning of the circulating station has not been com-
issued pleted.
0046 When command is The circulating station has a pallet.
issued
0047 When command is The storage station has a pallet.
issued
0048 When command is The setup station locating pin IN signal is ON.
issued
0049 When command is The setup station locating pin OUT signal is OFF.
issued
0050 When command is The waiting station locating pin IN signal is ON.
issued
0051 When command is The waiting station locating pin OUT signal is OFF.
issued
0052 When command is System check mode 44 is effective.
issued
0053 When command is The specified station number is out of the designation
issued range.
0054 When command is The specified station number disagrees with the circulat-
issued ing station stop position.
0072 When command is Specified pallet No. is not registered on “Machining Pro- (3)
issued gram Registration by Pallet” screen.
Carry-in command was issued from other than the
Carry-in screen or Carry-out command was issued from
other than the Carry-out screen.
0080 When command is Specified pallet No. is not registered.
issued
0081 When command is A command was issued to carry in a pallet for which no
issued machining program is registered on “Machining Program
Registration by Pallet” screen.
0083 When command is A command was issued to carry out a pallet not ready for
issued machining.
0102 When command is There is no pallet at the setup station before execution of (2)
issued carry-in sequence.
0103 When command is There is a pallet at the setup station before execution of (2)
issued carry-in sequence.
0104 When command is The specified pallet is not present at the setup station (2)
issued before execution of carry-in/carry-out sequence.
0105 When command is There is no empty station for transferring the pallet (2)
issued before execution of carry-in/carry-out sequence.
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Error No. Error timing Cause Remedy

0106 When command is The waiting station’s internal data is wrong in execution (1)
issued of carry-in/carry-out sequence.
0107 When command is The setup station’s internal data is wrong in execution of (1)
issued carry-in/carry-out sequence.
0108 When command is The specified pallet exists at the setup station before (2)
issued execution of carry-out sequence.
0109 When command is There is a pallet at the waiting station after the pallet (2)
issued retracts from the waiting station.
0110 When command is There is no pallet at the waiting station after the pallet (2)
issued retracts from the waiting station.
0111 When command is The shifter retract signal is OFF before execution of (2)
issued carry-in/carry-out sequence.
0112 When command is The shifter advance signal is ON before execution of (2)
issued carry-in/carry-out sequence.
0113 When command is There is a pallet at the circulating station before execu- (2)
issued tion of carry-in/carry-out sequence.
0114 When command is The specified setup or waiting station number is wrong. (1)
issued
0115 When command is The pallet number status does not agree with the pallet (2)
issued presence confirmation input ON/OFF status in execution
of carry-in/carry-out specification.
0116 When command is The system check mode 44 has been set in execution of (2)
issued carry-in/carry-out sequence.
For the remedy of each error, check the number at the Remedy column and see the specified para-
graph of 3-2-2 “Troubleshooting by Error Number” described later.
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3-2. Recovery from PPC Erroes

3-2-1. PPC Error Recovery Procedures

There are three procedures for recovery from PPC errors. Some of them may not apply to specific
errors. Locate the cause of each error and select the optimum procedure.

(1) CLEAR key

Press the C key on the LCD. This does not recover the system from an error that occurred dur-
ing a transfer operation (CYCLE highlighted).

(2) START button

Press the START button on the PPC panel to recover from an error that occurred during a
transfer operation (CYCLE highlighted) and resume operation.
Operation cannot be resumed if the error did not occur during transfer operation.

(3) Resetting the PPC

Set the PPC mode select switch on the PPC panel from OFF to CONT or 1 CYCLE and then
back to OFF to cancel the transfer command and recover from an error.

Fig.2-3 PPC Operation Panel

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3-2-2. Troubleshooting by Error Number

(1) Errors that occur when a command is issued (PPC error Nos. 0106 to 0107, 0114)
Cause of errors
These errors occur when an unusual condition is found before the execution of a pallet transfer
command. The pallet transfer operation has not been started and the system can be recovered
by resetting.
Remedy

a. The system can be recovered by:

• resetting the PPC,

• pressing the CLEAR key on the LCD of the PPC operation panel, or

• pressing the START button on the PPC operation panel.

b. Refer to “3-3-3. Reassignment of Pallet Numbers” and ensure that the station number set
to the setup station and station number agrees with the machine condition, and then turn
the machine ON again.
If the same error occurs again, please contact your nearest Okuma Service Center.

(2) Errors that occur when a command is issued (PPC error Nos. 0102 to 0105, 0108 to 0113, 0115
to 0116)
Cause of errors
These errors occur when an unusual condition is found before the execution of a pallet transfer
command. The pallet transfer operation has not been started and the system can be recovered
by resetting.
Remedy

a. The system can be recovered by:

• resetting the PPC, or

• pressing the CLEAR key on the LCD of the PPC operation panel.

• pressing the START button on the PPC operation panel.

b. Restore the machine to the initial condition by referring to “3-3-3. Reassignment of Pallet
Numbers” and “3-3-4. Checking the Machine Condition”, and then issue the command
again.

(3) Errors that occur when a command is issued (PPC error Nos. 0072, 0080, 0081, 0083)
Cause of error
These errors occur when an unusual condition is found before the execution of a pallet transfer
command. The pallet transfer operation has not been started and the system can be recovered
by resetting.
Remedy

a. The system can be recovered by:

• resetting the PPC, or

• pressing the CLEAR key on the LCD of the PPC operation panel.

b. Set or issue the command correctly by referring to the error description in “3-1. A List of
PPC Errors.”
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(4) Error that occurs when the second command is issued (PC error No. 0003)
Cause of error
This error occurs when a command different from the original one is issued to restart a pallet
transfer operation that has been interrupted to cancel the original command (CYCLE not high-
lighted on LCD).
Remedy

a. Before issuing the same command with the original, recover the system by:

• resetting the PPC,

• pressing the CLEAR key on the LCD of the PPC operation panel, or

• pressing the START button on the PPC operation panel.

b. If the original command is unknown, restore the machine to the initial condition per “3-3.
Special Recovery Procedure”.

(5) Errors that occur during operation (PPC error Nos. 0010 to 0015 and 0020 to 0026)
Cause of errors
These errors occur when any sequence of a pallet transfer operation is not completed within
thirty seconds.
Remedy

a. Press the START button on the PPC panel after solving the cause of the error to recover
the system and resume operation.

b. If the cause of the error cannot be solved or the same error occurs again, the machine may
be misadjusted or have a hardware failure.
Restore the machine to the original state per “3-3. Special Recovery Procedure.”

(6) Error that occurs when a command is issued or during operation (PPC error No. 0002, 0005)
Cause of error
This error occurs when the setup station door opens or the limit switch for confirming that the
pallet is in the right position turns off when a pallet transfer command is issued or during a pallet
transfer operation.
Remedy

a. The error can be solved by closing the setup station door again or setting the pallet correct
position confirmation to ON.
The system can be recovered by:

• resetting the PPC,

• pressing the CLEAR key on the LCD of the PPC operation panel, or

• pressing the START key on the PPC operation panel.

b. Issue the command again.

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(7) Error that occurs when a command is issued or during operation (PPC error No. 0031 to 0035)
Cause of error
This error occurs when the rotary two-pallet APC is operated before or during a pallet carry-in/
transfer to the waiting station.
Remedy

a. If the rotary two-pallet APC is operating, wait until its operation is completed before releas-
ing the error. However, depending on the command timing, there may be a case where the
two-pallet APC stops in the middle of operation.
In this case, reset the NC and, after checking that the rotary two-pallet APC has been
returned to the original sequence number (1 or 11), release the error.
The system can be recovered by:

• resetting the PPC,

• pressing the CLEAR key on the LCD of the PPC operation panel, or

• pressing the START key on the PPC operation panel.

b. Issue the command again.

(8) Error that occurs when a command is issued or during operation (PPC error No. 0008)
Cause of error
This error occurs when alarm A or a circulating station drive axis (PB- or PL-axis) control alarm
is raised upon the issue of a pallet transfer command or during a pallet transfer operation.
Remedy

a. After turning the alarm off, press the START button on the PPC operation panel to recover
the system and resume operation.

b. If the error occurs when a command is issued, resetting the PPC does not resume opera-
tion. In this case, issue the command again.

(9) Error that occurs when a command is issued (PPC error No. 0041 to 0054)
Cause of error
This error occurs when an abnormality is detected in the checking process before execution of
a special operation such as operation of the circulating station. Since no operation is performed,
the PPC can be recovered simply by releasing the error.
Remedy

a. The system can be recovered by:

- resetting the PPC,
- pressing the CLEAR key on the LCD of the PPC operation panel, or
- pressing the START key on the PPC operation panel.

b. Remove the cause of the error by referring to 3.1 “List of PPC Errors” in this section. Then,
reissue the required command.
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3-3. Special Recovery Procedure

The special recovery procedure is described below.

(1) Check the condition under which operation has been interrupted and check the relevant
sequence counter (see “3-3-1. Checking the Condition Under Which Operation Has Been Inter-
rupted”).

(2) Perform the specified operation for each sequence counter to restore the machine to the initial
condition (see “3-3-2. Restoration Procedure”).

(3) Match the pallet number data with the actual pallet status (see “3-3-3. Reassignment of Pallet
Numbers”.)

(4) Call the PPC Maintenance screen to check that the machine is in the right condition (see “3-3-4.
Checking the Machine Condition”).

3-3-1. Checking the Condition Under Which Operation Has Been Interrupted

Check which sequence counter applies to the condition under which operation has been interrupted.
For the errors that occur during operation (PPC error Nos. 0010 to 0015 and 0020 to 0026), the
error number represents the sequence counter.
The pallet transfer from a pallet station to the circulating station or vice versa is performed according
to the sequence counter as described below. Note that pins insertion/removal operations may be
omitted for some types of pallet stations.

(1) Transfer from a pallet station to the circulating station

10 : Move the circulating station to the unhooking position at the pallet station
11 : Advance the shifter from the circulating station.
12 : Move the circulating station to the hooking position at the pallet station
13 : Remove pallet station pins (for setup and waiting stations only)
14 : Retract the shifter to the circulating station
15 : Insert pallet station pins (for setup stations only)

(2) Transfer from the circulating station to a pallet station

20 : Check the presence of pallet
21 : Move the circulating station to the hooking position at the pallet station
22 : Remove pallet station pins (for setup and waiting stations only)
23 : Advance the shifter from the circulating station
24 : Insert pallet station pins (for setup and waiting stations only)
25 : Move the circulating station to the unhooking position at the pallet station
26 : Retract the shifter to the circulating station
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3-3-2. Restoration Procedure

Determine the start point of the restoration procedure from the relevant sequence counter in refer-
ence to the following table. For detail, see “4. Special Operations.”

Current sequence counter

Restoration procedure
(PPC error No.)
15, 20, 21 Start with step (1) below.
14, 22, 23 Start with step (2) below.
13, 24 Start with step (4) below.
12, 25 Start with step (5) below.
11, 26 Start with step (6) below.
10 _

* “Start with step (1) below” indicates that the restoration procedures (2) to (6) will be performed
after completing the step (1).

Restoration procedure

Procedure :

1 Move the circulating station to the hooking position at an empty pallet station.
(1) Check the condition for locating the hooking position.
- The circulating station shifter retracts.
- Pallet presence on the circulating station
(2) Move the circulating station to the hooking position at an empty pallet station by
locating the hooking position (PB-axis and PL-axis).

2 Remove the locating pins if the pallet station to which the circulating station has been posi-
tioned is the setup station or waiting station.
(1) Check the condition for removing locating pins.
- The circulating station stops at an empty pallet station.
- The circulating station stops at hooking position.
- The circulating station shifter retracts.
(2) Remove locating pins for setup station or waiting station with the manual pin insert/
remove operation.

3 Advance the circulating station shifter.

(1) Check the condition for advancing the circulating shifter.
- The circulating station stops at an empty pallet station.
- The circulating station stops at hooking position.
- Remove locating pins if the circulating station stops at the setup station or waiting
station.
(2) Advance the circulating shifter by manually operating the circulating shifter.
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4 Insert locating pins if the pallet stations to which the pallet has been transferred is the setup
station or waiting station.
(1) Check the condition for inserting the locating pin.
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- The circulating station stops at hooking position.
- The circulating station shifter advances.
(2) Remove locating pins for the setup station or waiting station with the manual pin
insert/remove operation.

5 Move the circulating station to the unhooking position at the pallet station to which the pallet
has been transferred.
(1) Check the condition for locating the unhooking position.
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- The circulating station stops at hooking position.
- The circulating station shifter advances.
- Insert locating pins if the circulating station stops at the setup station or waiting
station.
(2) Move the circulating station to the unhooking position of the current station by locat-
ing the hooking position (PB-axis and PL-axis).
In this case, the ITLK INV. key must be pressed and held since the circulating shifter
is advancing.

6 Retract the circulating shifter.

(1) Check the condition for retracting the circulating station shifter.
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- The circulating station stops at hooking position.
- No pallet presence on the circulating station.
(2) Retract the circulating shifter by manually retracting the circulating station shifter.
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3-3-3. Reassignment of Pallet Numbers

If the restoration procedure is started with a pallet on the circulating station, for example, and the
pallet is transferred during the restoration, the pallet number data stored in the control unit becomes
inconsistent with the presence of actual pallets. Match the data stored in the control unit to the
actual machine condition.

(1) If a pallet number has been assigned to the circulating station

a. Call the SETUP, WAITING ST/MAC, CIR PNO. SET screen in the parameter setting mode.
How to call this screen is described in “Description of Parameters and Setting Procedures”
of the OSP-P200M Operation Manual for customized specification: PPC MA-H/MD-H
series for horizontal MC with multi-pallet APC.

ME61039R0300400150001

b. Move the cursor to the pallet number shown after CIR.-ST. Press [F1] (SET), key in “0”,
and press WRITE.
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(2) Assignment of pallet numbers to pallet stations

a. Call the PALLET STATION NO/PALLET NO. TABLE screen in the parameter setting mode.
How to call this screen is described in “Description of Parameters and Setting Procedures”
of the OSP-P200M Operation Manual for customized specification: PPC MA-H/MD-H
series for horizontal MC with multi-pallet APC.

ME61039R0300400150002

b. Move the cursor to the pallet number assigned to the pallet station for which data is to be
modified.

• When setting the pallet number

[F1] (SET), “pallet number”, WRITE

• When deleting the pallet number

[F1] (SET), “0”, WRITE
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3-3-4. Checking the Machine Condition

Check that the machine has been restored to the initial condition.
The machine condition can be checked in the PPC Maintenance screen and the LCD of the PPC
operation panel. Refer to “7. PPC Maintenance Screen” for how to call the PPC Maintenance screen
and the contents of the screen.

(1) Matching the presence status of pallet

Ensure that the pallet number is set to other than "0" for the station that the pallet
presence confirmation switch is switched ON and the pallet number is set to "0" for
the station that the pallet presence confirmation switch is switched OFF.

The initial condition of the circulating

station is "no pallet".

(2) The circulating station sifter retracts.

(3) Setup station pallet locating pin

When carrying a pallet
(Pin is inserted. Pin insertion confirmation ON)

When carrying no pallet

(Pin is inserted. Pin insertion confirmation OFF)

(4) Waiting station pallet locating pin

When carrying a pallet (Pin is inserted.)

When carrying no pallet (Pin is removed.)

ME61039R0300400160001
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(5) Internal PPC sequence counter

The Internal PPC sequence counter is reset when

making a local operation. If the internal PPC sequence
counter is set to other than "0" even when the
machine condition is initial condition, the sequence
must be set to "0" with any operation. Refer to "4.
Local operations 4-5. Resetting the Internal PPC
sequence counter" for details.

(6) System check mode

The pallet transfer operation is not available when "44" (PB-axis and PL-axis local
operation mode) is set in the following parameters. Set the value other than "44".

"Machine user parameter 13.

System check mode No.1 Machine axis system check mode".

(7) Right position of setup station pallet

Ensure that the "PT1" icon lights in one of the carry-in/carry-out/machining
schedule screens on the PPC operation panel.

ME61039R0300400160002

4. Local Operations
If the machine cannot be recovered with the procedure described above, it may be forcedly recov-
ered by locally operating each unit. Local operations may be performed from the Manual Operation
screen on the LCD of the PPC operation panel.
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4-1. Calling the Manual Operation Screen

(1) After resetting the PPC with the PPC mode select switch on the PPC operation panel, set the
switch to OFF.
* Set the switch to “CONT” or “ONE CYCLE”, and then set the switch to “OFF” when the
switch is initially set to “OFF”.

(2) Establish the parameter setting mode and display the NC OPTIONAL PARAMETER (PPC)
screen. On this screen, select DISPLAY at the item “THE MANUAL OPERATION SCREEN
(TOUCH PANEL) IS DISPLAYED.”

(3) Press the MENU key on the LCD of the PPC operation panel to call the Manual Operation
screen as shown below. Press the PAGE key to page the screen.

(4) After completing the recovery through local operations, set the above parameter back to “NOT
DISPLAY”.
Press the MENU key on the LCD. No pallet transfer command is executed while the Manual
Operation screen is shown on the panel.

[PAGE]

[PAGE]

[PAGE]

ME61039R0300400180001
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4-2. Manually Operating the Circulating Station Drive Axes (PB- and
PL-axes) and Circulating Station Shifter
The following screen is used to feed the PB- and PL-axes at a rapid rate or by pulse and advance/
retract the circulating station shifter.

ME61039R0300400190001

(1) Axis select keys

Used to select the axis to be fed.

• [ROT.] makes the PB-axis movable.

• [LIN] makes the PL-axis movable.

(2) Feeding mode select keys

Used to select the axis feeding mode.

• [FEED] moves the selected axis at a rapid feedrate.

• [PH] moves the selected axis by pulse.

(3) Override keys

Used to override the feedrate used for rapid or pulse traverse.

• In the rapid traverse mode

1: 1% of the rapid feedrate
10: 10% of the rapid feedrate
50: 50% of the rapid feedrate
100: 100% of the rapid feedrate

• Pulse traverse mode

1: Pulse feedrate 1
10: Pulse feedrate 10
50: Pulse feedrate 50
100: Pulse feedrate 100
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(4) Axis moving keys

a. Axis motion
The selected axis can be moved using the [ ← ] and [ → ] keys. The motion of the selected
axis depends on the status of the feeding mode select keys.
- In the rapid traverse mode
[←] : moves the axis in the positive direction while pressed.
[→] : moves the axis in the negative direction while pressed.
- In the pulse traverse mode
[←] : moves the axis in the positive direction by pulse while pressed.
[→] : moves the axis in the negative direction by pulse while pressed.
The positive direction is defined below.
- PB-axis: Clockwise as viewed from the top
- PL-axis: The direction the axis goes away from the machine

b. Conditions for permitting the motion

The axes can be locally operated when the circulating station shifter has been fully
retracted. If the shifter has been fully advanced, press the [ ← ] or [ → ] key while pressing
the [ILK INV.] key to move the selected axis.
* Axis movement is possible even if the setup station door is not located at its open end
or close end.
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(5) Shifter operating keys

a. Operating the circulating station shifter

Press the [ADV.] or [RET.] key to advance or retract the circulating station fork. The fork
moves while the key is pressed.

b. Conditions for permitting the motion

The circulating station shifter operates with local operations only if the following conditions
are met.
- The circulating station is moved to the hooking position or unhooking position of one of
the stations.
- When a pallet is located at the setup station, the setup station door is closed at its
close end and the pallet is in position.
- When a pallet is located at the waiting station, the APC cycle has stopped in the APC
start position. * The APC start position includes the conditions that the fork is down and
the movement to A or B position is completed.
The following conditions are also required when the circulating station shifter is moved to
the hooking position.
One of the following conditions must be met when the shifter retracts.
- There is no pallet on either the circulating station or locating station.
- No pallet presence on the circulating station and the locating pin of the locating station
is extracted.
One of the following conditions must be met when the shifter advances.
- When a pallet is in the unhook position, there is no pallet at the circulating station.
- When a pallet is in the hook position, there is no pallet on the locating station and the
locating pin is extracted.
Press the [ADV.] key or [RET.] key while pressing the [ILK INV.] key to move the shifter
even if the above-mentioned conditions are not met.

* If the ADV. or RET. key is released immediately before completion of an operation, the
pallet presence confirmation signal may come ON, and the shifter moving condition
will not be met even when the shifter movement command is issued again. In that
case, press the ADV. or RET. key while pressing ITLK INVALID key.
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4-3. Moving the PB- and PL-axes to the Hooking/Unhooking Positions

The following screen is used to move the PB- or PL-axis to the pallet station with the specified num-
ber according to the hook/unhook position command.

ME61039R0300400200001

(1) Key in the pallet station number to which the axis is to be positioned, using the numeral keys.
Press the [ ] key to define the station number.

(2) Press the [FAS. POS.] or [UNF. POS.] key.

(3) Move the axis to the specified pallet station using the override keys described in the previous
page.

(4) Conditions to move the PB- and PL-axes to the hooking or unhooking positions
Positioning at the hook or unhook position is possible when the circulating station shifter is
located at the retract end. However, movement between the hooking position and unhooking
position at the same pallet station is possible even when the circulating station shifter is in the
advance end. To move the pallet when the above conditions are not met, press the [FAS. POS.]
key or [UNF. POS.] key while pressing the [ILK INV.] key.
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4-4. Manually Inserting/Extracting Pins

The following screen is used to insert/extract the pins securing a pallet to the setup or waiting sta-
tion.
Setup station 2-pin operation key is not available.

ME61039R0300400210001

(1) Pin operating keys for setup station 1

a. Operation of the setup station locating pin

The setup station pin can be inserted/ extracted using the [IN] and [OUT] keys.
[IN]: Insert setup station pins.
[OUT]: Extract setup station pins.

b. Conditions to insert and extract the pin

The setup station locating pin operates with local operations when one of the following con-
ditions is met.
- The circulating station shifter retracts.
- The circulating station shifter advances.
- The circulating station does not stop at the setup station.
Press the [IN] key or [OUT] key while pressing the [ILK INV.] key to insert and extract the
pin even if the above-mentioned conditions are not met.

(2) M/C pin operating key

a. Operation of the waiting station locating pin

The waiting station pin can be inserted/ extracted using the [IN] and [OUT] keys.
[IN]: Insert waiting station pins.
[OUT]: Extract waiting station pins.

b. Conditions for permitting the motion

The waiting station locating pin operates with the local operation when one of the condi-
tions are met.
- The circulating station shifter retracts.
- The circulating station shifter advances.
- The circulating station does not stop at the wait station.
- The APC cycle has stopped in the APC start position.
Press the [IN] key or [OUT] key while pressing the [ILK INV.] key to insert and extract the
pin even if the above-mentioned conditions are not met.
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(3) Shifter operation

a. Circulating station shifter operation

Press the [ADV.] key or [RET.] Key to advance or retract the circulating station shifter. The
circulating station shifter advances or retracts only when each key is pressed.

b. Conditions for permitting the motion

Conditions to advance or retract the circulating station shifter
- The circulating station is moved to the hooking position or unhooking position of one of
the stations.
- When a pallet is located at the setup station, the setup station door is closed at its close
end and the pallet is in position.
- When a pallet is located at the waiting station, the APC cycle has stopped in the APC
start position.
* The APC start position includes the conditions that the fork is down and movement to
position A or B is completed.
The following conditions are added when the circulating station shifter is moved to the
hooking position.
One of the following conditions must be met when the shifter retracts.
- There is no pallet on either the circulating station or locating station.
- There is no pallet on the circulating station and, in addition, the locating pin of the locat-
ing station is extracted.
One of the following conditions must be met when the shifter advances.
- There is no pallet on either the circulating station or locating station.
- There is no pallet on the circulating station when the shifter is in unhooking position.
- When a pallet is in the hook position, there is no pallet at the locating station and the
locating pin is extracted.
Press the [ADV.] key or [RET.] key while pressing the [ILK INV.] key to move the shifter
even if the above-mentioned conditions are not met.
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4-5. Resetting the Internal PPC Sequence Counter

If any unit is locally operated to restore the machine that was suspended during a pallet transfer
operation, the pallet transfer internal PPC sequence counter is reset to initial state. This means that
no transfer operation can be resumed after any local operation is performed. Locally operate the
units to restore the multi-pallet APC to the initial condition.

4-6. Operating the Circulating Station Drive Axes (PB- and PL-axes)
from the Operation Panel

4-6-1. Rapid Traverse, Pulse Handle Feeding

The following alarm appears and the feeding button on the operation panel and the operation of the
PB-axis and PL-axis using the pulse handle are enabled when “44” is set to “Machine user parame-
ter 13. System check mode No.1 system check mode” in manual operation mode.
2713 Alarm B Axis interlock is releasing. 44

• The following axis selection is available for the specification with 10 or 12 stations.
The feed axis selection is X-axis: Circulating axis of the circulating station
The feed axis selection is Y-axis: Circulating axis of the circulating station

• Only manual operation mode is enabled.

• The NC-axis movement is disabled.

• The pallet transfer command is disabled to stop the transfer operation.

• The rapid override is enabled.

• Manual operation on the PPC panel (rapid traverse, pulse feed and movement of the hooking
and unhooking positions) is disabled.

• The interlock operating corresponding to the advance or retract positions of the shifter is dis-
abled.

4-6-2. Override While Transferring the Pallet

The following alarm appears and the override operation of the PB-axis and PL-axis is enabled when
“45” is set to “Machine user parameter 13. System check mode No.1 system check mode” in manual
operation mode.
2713 Alarm B Axis interlock is releasing. 45
* The override operation is enabled even if the manual operation is made on the PPC panel
(feed and movement of the hooking and unhooking positions)
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5. PPC Related Alarms

(1) 2713 Alarm B Axis interlock releasing*
* : 44 Operations of the PB-axis and PL-axis using the feed button on the operation panel
and pulse handle are enabled.
: 45 The override operation of the PB-axis and PL-axis using the rapid traverse override
switch on the operation panel is enabled.

(2) 2714 Alarm B APC M command*

* : 1 M60 command was issued in a position other than the APC start position.
: 5 M60 command was issued when the round table was coupled.

(3) 2738 Alarm B NP command unsuitable

* : 1 A command was issued in PPC mode.
: 2 The pallet number placed within the machine was specified.
: 3 An unregistered pallet number was specified.
: 4 An invalid pallet number was specified. (Specifiable range: 1 to 9999)
: 6 PPC manual operation screen is indicated.

(4) 4725 Alarm D PPC cycle start impossible

* : 1 The NC start pushbutton was pressed with PPC mode ON (continuous/1 cycle).
This alarm goes off when the NC START button is released.
: 2 The PPC cycle start pushbutton was pressed with PPC mode OFF. This alarm
remains if the PPC CYCLE START button is pressed. Reset the NC to turn the alarm
off.
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6. Diagnostic Messages
15817 APC is in cycle.
The carry-in/carry-out request has not turned off.

15831 Pallet EXIST LS is not OFF.

The pallet EXIST LS (iPLES) at the waiting station is on.

15832 Pallet EXIST LS is not ON.

The pallet EXIST LS (iPLES) at the waiting station is off.

15834 APC door CLOSE LS is not ON.

The door CLOSE LS (iSFDC1) at the setup station is off.

15836 APC door OPEN LS is not OFF.

The door OPEN LS (iSFDO1) at the setup station is on.

15847 Shifter advance LS is not ON.

The circulating station shifter advance LS (iPAMF) is off.

15848 Shifter advance LS is not OFF.

The circulating station shifter advance LS (iPAMF) is on.

15849 Shifter retract LS is not ON.

The circulating station shifter retract LS (iPAMF) is off.

15850 Shifter retract LS is not OFF.

The circulating station shifter retract LS (iPAMF) is on.

15851 SETUP ST. PIN OFF LS is not ON.

The pallet locating pin OFF LS (iWSTO1) at setup station 1 is off.

15852 SETUP ST. PIN OFF LS is not OFF.

The pallet locating pin OFF LS (iWSTO1) at setup station 1 is on.

15853 SETUP ST. PIN ON LS is not ON.

The pallet locating pin ON LS (iWSTI1) at setup station 1 is off.

15854 SETUP ST. PIN ON LS is not OFF.

The pallet locating pin ON LS (iWSTI1) at setup station 1 is on.

15855 ROTATION ST. pallet EXIST LS is not ON.

The pallet EXIST LS (iPLEM) at the circulating station is off.

15856 ROTATION ST. pallet EXIST LS is not OFF.

The pallet EXIST LS (iPLEM) at the circulating station is on.

15857 READY ST. PIN ON LS is not ON.

The pallet locating pin ON LS (iMSTI) at the waiting station is off.
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15858 READY ST. PIN ON LS is not OFF.

The pallet locating pin ON LS (iMSTI) at the waiting station is on.

15859 READY ST. PIN OFF LS is not ON.

The pallet locating pin OFF LS (iMSTO) at the waiting station is off.

15860 READY ST. PIN OFF LS is not OFF.

The pallet locating pin OFF LS (iMSTO) at the waiting station is on.

15861 SETUP ST. pallet right position LS is not ON.

The pallet right position LS (iASHP1) for setup station 1 is off.

15862 STATION pallet EXIST LS is not ON.

The pallet EXIST LS (iPLE1 to iPLEA) at the storage station to/from which pallets are carried
is off.

15863 STATION pallet EXIST LS is not OFF.

The pallet EXIST LS (iPLE1 to iPLEA) at the storage station to/from which pallets are carried
is on.
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7. PPC Maintenance Screen

The condition of PCC can be checked in the PPC Maintenance screen.

ME61039R0300400270001

Press the [F8] (DISPLAY CHANGE) in each mode (AUTO/ MDI/ MANUAL OPERATION) and select
“PPC Maintenance” using the cursor keys ([↑] and [↓] keys), and then press the [F8] (exit) to call the
above screen.

(1) Station Status

Item Description
Station No. “C” represents the circulating station.
ST
12 stations appear even if only 6 or 10 stations are used.
ST attribute
11: Circulating station
ATTR 21: Setup station
31: Waiting station
41 to 50: Pallet storage station 1 to 10
NO. Pallet No.
Pallet presence confirmation input. This icon appears when the confirma-
tion input corresponding to the configured ST attribute.
Setup station: iWSTI ON and iWST01 OFF
Waiting station: iPLES ON
Storage station: IPLE01 ON when storage station is set to 41.
Storage station: iPLE10 ON when storage station is set to 50.
Circulating station: iCRPLE ON
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(2) Input/ Output condition

Item Description Label
YV This icon appears when the solenoid is switched ON.
SQ This icon appears when the confirmation input is ON.
Circulating station shifter advance YV oAMFW
SFT RET
Circulating station shifter advance end SQ iPAMR
Circulating station shifter retract YV oAMRE
SFT ADV
Circulating station shifter retract end SQ iPAMF
Setup station 1 pallet locating pin insert YV oWSPI1
SET P IN
Setup station 1 pallet locating pin insert SQ iWSTI1
Setup station 1 pallet locating pin extract YV oWSPO1
SET P OUT
Setup station 1 pallet locating pin extract SQ iWSTO1
Waiting pallet locating pins insert YV oMCPI
WAIT P IN
Waiting pallet locating pins insert SQ iMSTI
Waiting pallet locating pins extract YV oMCPO
WAIT P OUT
Waiting pallet locating pins extract SQ iMSTO
DOOR OPEN Confirm the setup station 1 door is fully closed SQ iSFDC1
DOOR CLOSE Confirm the setup station 1 door is fully closed SQ iSFDO1
Setup station 1 door lock YV oWSDL
DOOR LOCK Confirm that setup station 1 door lock pins are iSFDL
inserted SQ

(3) Internal machine condition

Item Description
M/C PALLET Pallet No. in the machine
PPC SEQ Sequence counter of PPC step sequence
APC SEQ APC operation sequence
DIAGNOSIS Last 2 digits of APC diagnosis message
Machine user parameter 13. System check mode
SYS CHECK
No.1 system check mode
ERROR NO. PPC Error No.
SRC Pallet transfer source station No.
SIR ACT Circulating station stop station No.
DIS Pallet transfer destination station No.

(4) PLC axis

Item Description
PLC 4th Circulating axis of APC circulating 2 stations (PA-axis)
PLC 5th Circulating axis of PPC circulating station (PB-axis)
PLC 6th Linear axis of PPC circulating station (PL-axis)
CON Machine coordination system value
APA Machine coordination position
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The second page shows the signal between NC and PLC. Press the page key in the PPC Mainte-
nance screen to open the following screen.

ME61039R0300400270002
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Item Description
PPC MODE Enter in PPC mode.
PPC RUN PPC is operating.
PLINSW Carry-in button PB
PLOTSW Carry-out button PB
EMPLINSW Empty pallet carry-in button PB
PPCCYST PPC cycle start
MTSCHST Waiting schedule station
PPCINOBD Pallet carry-in/carry-out is disabled
PPCINOER Pallet carry-in/carry-out error
STB Pallet carry-in command
Carry-in/carry-out pallet No.
PALLET IN
ANS Pallet carry-in completion
MEM Carry-in command memory
STB Pallet carry-in command
Carry-in/carry-out pallet No.
PALLET OUT
ANS Pallet carry-out completion
MEM Carry-out command memory
STB Next pallet preparation command
Next pallet No.
NXT READY
ANS Next pallet preparation command completion
MEM Next pallet preparation command memory
STB NP strobe
NP NP code
ANS NP answer
STB Setup station 1 writing command
SETUP PLT Setup station pallet No.
ANS Setup station writing answer
MAN ST Hook/unhook command for target station No.
MEMO Command pallet No. memory
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8. Operation Conditions
The pallet carry-out operation is performed in conjunction with the sequence counter. The step con-
dition for each sequence is as follows.
* The number in parenthesis indicates the internal sequence counter.
* The step condition varies depending attributes of the pallet transfer source station and pallet
transfer destination station. The attributes of the pallet transfer source station and pallet
carry-out destination station can be checked in the PPC Maintenance screen. The attributes
can be checked in the PPC Maintenance screen and the LCD of the PPC operation panel.
Refer to “7.PPC Maintenance Screen” for how to open the “PPC Maintenance” screen and
the contents of the screen.

Pallet transfer source station No.

Circulating station stop station No.

Pallet transfer destination station No.

Attributes of the station

11: Circulating station
21: Setup station
31: Waiting station
41 to 50: Pallet storage station 1 to 10

ME61039R0300400280001
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8-1. Transfer from Pallet Station to Circulating Station

10) Circulating station location for unhooking pallet station
(00) Initial condition
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ ON
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
(01) Circulating station is operable.
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ ON
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
(04) PB-axis, PL-axis unhook position movement command
The counter is stepped to (05) when the following conditions are met.
- PB-axis is operating.
- PL-axis is operating. (only for the specification with 10 or 12 stations)

The counter is stepped to (06) when the following conditions are met.
- PB-axis stops.
- PL-axis stops. (only for the specification with 10 or 12 stations)
- Circulating station stops at the pallet transfer source station.
(05) PB-axis or PL-axis unhook position is moving.
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- PB-axis stops.
- PL-axis stops. (only specification with 10 or 12 stations)
- Circulating station stops at the pallet transfer source station.

11) Circulating station shifter advance

(06) Completion of the movement of PB-axis and PL-axis unhooking position
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station stops at unhook position.
- Pallet presence on the station that circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
(07) Shifter advance command
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ OFF
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
(08) Shifter is advancing
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ OFF
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ ON
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12) Circulating station location for hooking pallet station

(09) Shifter advance completion
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station stops at unhook position.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ OFF
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ ON
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
(12) PB-axis hook position movement command
The counter is stepped to (13) when the following conditions are met.
- PB-axis is operating.

The counter is stepped to (14) when the following conditions are met.
- PB-axis stops.
- Circulating station stops at pallet transfer source station.
(13) PB-axis hook position is moving.
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- PB-axis stops.
- Circulating station stops at the pallet transfer source station.
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13) Pallet station pins extract (only available for the setup station and waiting station in the
machine)
(14) Movement of PB-axis hook position completion
The counter is stepped to (15) when the following conditions are met if the pallet
transfer source station is the setup station or waiting station.
- Circulating station stops at the hook position.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ OFF
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ ON
- Pallet presence on the station that circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station

The counter is stepped to (18) when the following conditions are met when the pallet
transfer source station is the pallet storage station.
- Circulating station stops at the hook position.
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
(15) Pallet locating pins extract
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
source station is the setup station.
- Circulating station stops at the setup station.
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins extract YV ON
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF

The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
source station is the waiting station.
- Circulating station stops at the waiting station.
- Waiting station pallet locating pins extract YV ON
- Waiting station pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF
(16) Pallet locating pins are extracting.
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
source station is the setup station.
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins extract SQ ON

The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
source station is the waiting station.
- Waiting station pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF
- Waiting station pallet locating pins extract SQ ON
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14) Circulating station shifter retract

(17) Pallet locating pins extract completion
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
source station is the setup station.
- Circulating station stops at the hook position.
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins extract SQ ON
- No pallet presence on the circulating station

The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
source station is the waiting station.
- Circulating station stops at the hook position.
- Waiting station pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF
- Waiting station pallet locating pins extract SQ ON
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
(18) Shifter retract command
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ OFF
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
(19) Shifter is retracting
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ ON
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
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15) Pallet station pins insert (only setup station)

(20) Shifter retract completion
The counter is stepped to (21) when the following conditions are met if the pallet
transfer source station is the setup station.
- Circulating station stops at the setup station.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ ON
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF

The counter is stepped to (24) when the following conditions are met if the pallet
transfer source station is the waiting station or pallet storage station.
- No pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- Pallet presence on the circulating station
(21) Setup station locating pins insert command
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
source station is the setup station.
- Circulating station stops at the setup station.
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert YV ON
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins extract SQ OFF
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF
(22) Setup station locating pins are inserting.
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
source station is the setup station.
- Circulating station stops at setup station.
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert YV ON
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins extract SQ OFF
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF
(23) Setup station locating pins insert completion
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
source station is the setup station.
- No pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- Pallet presence on the circulating station
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8-2. Transfer from Circulating Station to Pallet Station

20) Checking presence of pallet on circulating station
(49) Pallet shifting to circulating pallet completed
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ ON
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
- Pallet presence on the circulating station.

21) Circulating station location for hooking the pallet station

(51) Circulating station is operable.
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ ON
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
- Pallet presence on the circulating station
(54) PB-axis and PL-axis hook position movement command
The counter is stepped to (55) when the following conditions are met.
- PB-axis is operating.
- PL-axis is operating. (only for the specification with 10 or 12 stations)

The counter is stepped to (56) when the following conditions are met.
- PB-axis stops.
- PL-axis stops. (only for the specification with 10 or 12 stations)
- Circulating station stops at the pallet transfer destination station.
(55) PB-axis and PL-axis hook position is moving.
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- PB-axis stops.
- PL-axis stops. (only for the specification with 10 or 12 stations)
- Circulating station stops at the pallet transfer destination station.
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22) Pallet station pins extract (only for the setup station and waiting station in the machine)
(56) Movement of PB-axis and PL-axis hook position completion
The counter is stepped to (57) when the following conditions are met if the pallet
transfer destination station is the setup station or waiting station.
- Circulating station stops at the hook position.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ ON
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
- No pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- Pallet presence on the circulating station

The counter is stepped to (60) when the following conditions are met if the pallet
transfer destination station is the pallet storage station.
- Circulating station stops at the hook position.
- No pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- Pallet presence on the circulating station
(57) Pallet locating pins extract command
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the setup station.
- Circulating station stops at the setup station.
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins extract YV ON
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF

The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the waiting station.
- Circulating station stops at waiting station.
- Waiting station pallet locating pins extract YV ON
- Waiting station pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF
(58) Pallet locating pins are extracting.
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the setup station.
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins extract SQ ON

The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the waiting station.
- Waiting station pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF
- Waiting station pallet locating pins extract SQ ON
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23) Circulating station shifter advance

(59) Pallet locating pins extract completion
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the setup station.
- Circulating station stops at the hook position.
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins extract SQ ON
- Pallet presence on the circulating station

The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the waiting station.
- Circulating station stops at the hook position.
- Waiting station pallet locating pins insert SQ OFF
- Waiting station pallet locating pins extract SQ ON
- No pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- Pallet presence on the circulating station
(60) Shifter advance command
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ OFF
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
(61) Shifter is advancing.
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ OFF
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ ON
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24) Pallet station pin insert (only for the setup station and waiting station in the machine)
(62) Shifter advance completes.
The counter is stepped to (63) when the following conditions are met if the pallet
transfer destination station is the setup station or waiting station.
- Circulating station stops at the hook position.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ OFF
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ ON

The counter is stepped to (66) when the following conditions are met if the pallet
transfer destination station is the pallet storage station.
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
(63) Pallet locating pins insert command
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the setup station.
- Circulating station stops at the setup station.
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert YV ON
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins extract SQ OFF

The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the waiting station.
- Circulating station stops at the waiting station.
- Waiting station pallet locating pins insert YV ON
- Waiting station pallet locating pins extract SQ OFF
(64) Pallet locating pins are inserting.
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the setup station.
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert SQ ON
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins extract SQ OFF

The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the waiting station.
- Waiting station pallet locating pins insert SQ ON
- Waiting station pallet locating pins extract SQ OFF
(65) Pallet locating pins insert completion
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the setup station or waiting station.
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
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25) Circulation station location for unhooking the pallet station

(66) Pallet movement confirmation completion
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the setup station.
- Circulating station stops at the hook position.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ OFF
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ ON
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert SQ ON
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins extract SQ OFF
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
- Circulating station stops at a pallet transfer destination station.

The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the waiting station.
- Circulating station stops at the hook position.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ OFF
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ ON
- Waiting station pallet locating pins insert SQ ON
- Waiting station pallet locating pins extract SQ OFF
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
- Circulating station stops at a pallet transfer destination station.

The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the pallet storage station.
- Circulating station stops at the hook position.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ OFF
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ ON
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
- Circulating station stops at a pallet transfer destination station.
(71) PB-axis unhook position movement command
The counter is stepped to (72) when the following conditions are met.
- PB-axis is moving.

The counter is stepped to (73) when the following conditions are met.
- PB-axis stops.
- Circulating station stops at a pallet transfer destination station.
(72) PB-axis unhook position is moving.
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- PB-axis stops.
- Circulating station stops at a pallet transfer destination station.
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26) Circulating station shifter retract

(73) PB-axis unhook position movement completion
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station stops at the unhook position.
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station.
(74) Shifter retract command
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ OFF
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
(75) Shifter is retracting.
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ ON
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
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00) PPC start position

(76) Shifter retract completion
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the setup station.
- Circulating station stops at the unhook position.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ ON
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins insert SQ ON
- Setup station 1 pallet locating pins extract SQ OFF
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
- Circulating station stops at a pallet transfer destination station.

The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the waiting station.
- Circulating station stops at the unhook position.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ ON
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
- Waiting station pallet locating pins insert SQ ON
- Waiting station pallet locating pins extract SQ OFF
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
- Circulating station stops at a pallet transfer destination station.

The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met if the pallet transfer
destination station is the pallet storage station.
- Circulating station stops at the unhook position.
- Circulating station shifter retract end SQ ON
- Circulating station shifter advance end SQ OFF
- Pallet presence on the station that the circulating station stops
- No pallet presence on the circulating station
- Circulating station stops at a pallet transfer destination station.
(97) Answerback
The counter is stepped when the following conditions are met.
- Pallet carry-in command (PALLET IN: STB) OFF
- Pallet carry-out command (PALLET OUT: STB) OFF
- Next pallet preparation command (NXT READY: STB) OFF
- NP strobe (NP: STB) OFF
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SECTION 3 ROBOT/LOADER INTERFACE TYPES

1. Robot/loader Interface Types

(1) Robot/loader interface type B
This is an NC-mastered system that controls the robot/loader operations according to com-
mands from the NC.

(2) Robot/loader interface type C

This is a robot/loader-mastered system that controls the NC according to commands from the
robot/loader.

(3) Robot/loader interface type D

The robot/loader interface type D is designed to enable switching between the type B and the
type C.
MC user parameter No. 21 Robot/loader interface type
1 Selects the robot/loader interface type B.
0 .... Robot/loader interface type C
1 .... Robot/loader interface type B

2. Automatic Mode
“NC automatic mode” output is turned ON while the “system link switch” is kept ON in automatic
operation mode. The mode when “NC automatic mode” is ON is called “automatic mode”.

3. NC Operation Interlock
When the robot/loader interface type C is selected, the operations listed below, which impede the
robot sequence, will be disabled when the “system link switch” is turned ON.
This function is not provided with the robot/loader interface type B.

(1) When the robot/loader interface type C is selected, the following operations will be disabled
when the “system link switch” is turned ON:

• Program selection

• Schedule program selection

• Pointer movements by moving the cursor on the program screen

• Sequence stop

• Program number search

• Schedule program number search

• Return search

• New schedule program registration

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(2) NC start pushbutton invalid

When the robot/loader interface type C is selected, the start pushbutton is invalid with the “sys-
tem link mode” ON except for restarting after stops by single block ON, program stop or slide
hold.
The following alarm will be displayed when the NC start pushbutton on the panel is pressed
although it is ineffective:
“4720 Alarm D NC start pushbutton ineffective 11”
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4. List of Input and Output Signals

4-1. Inputs from the Robot/loader to the NC

ME61039R0300500040001
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4-2. Outputs from the NC to the Robot/loader

ME61039R0300500050001
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5. Description of Signals

5-1. Robot/loader Interface Type B

5-1-1. Inputs from the Robot/loader to the NC (Type B)

Signal name Description Signal level

Robot/loader abnormal Either of the following alarms occurs when the
(iRTER_b) “system link switch” is turned ON and this signal is
turned OFF.
The alarm level is changeable with the appropri-
ate parameter.

“8. Robot alarm is made alarm-C.” of MC user

parameter ROBOT/LOADER I/F
“0”: “1709 Alarm A external”
“1”: “3718 Alarm C external”

However, this signal will not be monitored during

warm-up program start wait or during NC opera-
tion by warm-up program start.
Robot/loader at retract The NC start pushbutton on the panel and the
position “cycle start” command become ineffective when
(iRTRF_b) the “system link switch” is turned ON and this sig-
nal is turned OFF.

The following alarm occurs when the NC start

pushbutton on the panel is pressed or the “cycle
start” signal is turned ON although NC start is inef-
fective.
The alarm remains displayed while the NC start
pushbutton on the panel is held down or the “cycle
start” signal is kept ON.
“4720 Alarm DNC start ineffective 12”

However, the above interlock becomes ineffective

when “2. Cycle start: STANDBY POS. I/L is made
ineffective” of MC user parameter ROBOT/
LOADER I/F is set to “1.”
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Signal name Description Signal level

No material/full-work The operation end lamp lights while the “system
(iMTNO) link switch” is kept ON, the operation end lamp is
effective (described below), and this signal is kept
ON.

MC user parameter
“0” is set at INDICATING LAMP (8. Operation end
lamp is made effect):
Operation end lamp is ineffective.
“1” is set at INDICATING LAMP (8. Operation end
lamp is made effect):
Operation end lamp is effective.

“5. Operation end lamp does not light on by M02/

M30” MC user parameter of ROBOT/LOADER I/F
“0”:
The standard operation end lamp function also
becomes effective.
“1”:
The standard operation end lamp function
becomes ineffective when the “system link switch”
is turned ON.
Preparation work com- The “exchange pallet (work) command” is turned See the left figure.
pleted OFF and work preparation is completed when this
(iWSFN) signal is turned ON.
Note: The work preparation completed status will
be retained even if the NC is reset or the power is
turned ON or OFF.
[Time chart]

Cycle stop request The NC stops the ongoing cycle when this signal
(iCYSP) is turned OFF in “automatic mode.”

Robot automatic mode Request 1, 2, 3 or 4 becomes effective when this

(iRTGR) signal is turned ON in “automatic mode.”
If M311, M312, M313 or M314 is issued when this
signal is OFF, nothing will take place, and an
answer will be given back immediately.
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Signal name Description Signal level

Request answer The request output signal (request 1, 2, 3 or 4) is
(iRQAS) turned OFF when this signal is turned ON in “auto-
matic mode.”

Turn OFF this signal when the request output sig-

nal is turned OFF.

Automatic power shut- The power will be shut down automatically when
down completed this signal is turned ON with the “automatic power
(iPOFC) shutdown command” output to the robot/loader in
“automatic mode.”

For further information, see “Automatic Power

Shutdown Function”.
APC door open com- The APC door opens when this signal comes ON.
mand However, the door does not open in any of the fol-
(iDROC) lowing cases:
• The link mode is not established.
• The APC door opening M command is being
executed.
• The APC cycle is being conducted or the
APC is not in the start position.
• An alarm A is occurring.
• The power save mode is established.
• Machine lock is ON.
• The robot/loader retract position signal
iRETRF_b is OFF.
(This interlock signal is ignored when “1” is
set at “4. Door move: STANDBY POS. I/L is
made ineffective” of the machine user param-
eter ROBOT LOADER I/F).

For details, refer to SECTION 7 “WORK SET ST

AUTO DOOR SPEC.”
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Signal name Description Signal level

APC door close com- The APC door opens when this signal comes ON.
mand However, the door does not open in any of the fol-
(iDRCS) lowing cases:
• The link mode is not established.
• The APC door opening M command is being
executed.
• The APC cycle is being conducted or the
APC is not in the start position.
• An alarm A is occurring.
• The power save mode is established.
• Machine lock is ON.
• The robot/loader retract position signal
iRETRF_b is OFF.
(This interlock signal is ignored when “1” is
set at “4. Door move: STANDBY POS. I/L is
made ineffective” of the machine user param-
eter ROBOT LOADER I/F).

For details, refer to “SECTION 7 WORK SET ST

AUTO DOOR SPEC.”
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5-1-2. Outputs from the NC to the Robot/loader (Type B)

Signal name Description Signal level

NC automatic mode This signal is turned ON when the following condi-
(oNCGR) tions are met:
• Automatic operation mode
• “System link switch” ON

However, this signal will not be turned ON during

warm-up program start wait or during NC opera-
tion by warm-up program start.
NC run This signal remains ON during NC operation.
(oNRUN)

A-pallet is outside of This signal comes ON when all the following con- APC sequence No.
M/C ditions are met:
(oPLTA)
• Pallet B mode is ON.
• Pallet A mode is ON when “1” is set at “B pal-
let in M/C side, when APC Seq. No.1” of the
machine user parameter CHUCK, SIT CON-
FIRMATION, TAILSOTCK.
B-pallet is outside of This signal comes ON when all the following con- APC sequence No.
M/C ditions are met:
(oPLTB)
• Pallet A mode is ON.
• Pallet B mode is ON when “1” is set at “B pal-
let in M/C side, when APC Seq. No.1” of the
machine user parameter CHUCK, SIT CON-
FIRMATION, TAILSOTCK.
Exchange pallet (work) This signal is turned ON upon completion of the See the time chart shown on
command M60 command operation in automatic mode. the left.
(oPCRQ) This signal is turned OFF with the “preparation
work completed” signal turned ON.

This signal will be retained even if the NC is reset

or the power is turned ON or OFF.

[Time chart]
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Signal name Description Signal level

NC alarm This signal is usually OFF, but will be turned ON An alarm (A, B or C)
(oNALM) when an alarm (A, B or C) occurs. NC reset will
turned OFF the signal again.
The signal will be reversed into a B contact by
hardware.

Cycle stop request This signal is turned ON in one of the following

(oCYSP) cases. The signal is turned OFF in other cases:
• When the count of the NC work counter is full.
• When the tool can no longer serve.
• When the “no material/full-work” signal is
turned ON with the “system link switch”
turned ON.

Whenever “1” is set at the MC user parameter

ROBOT LOADER I/F “10. Cycle stop request sig-
nal is B contact”, this signal is turned ON. How-
ever, it will be turned OFF in one of the above
cases. (B contact output)

Request 1 This signal is turned ON with the M311 command

(M311) when the “robot automatic mode” signal is turned
oREQ1 ON in “automatic mode.”
An answer will be given back with the request
answer signal turned ON, and this signal will be
turned OFF.
Request 2 Same as request 1, except that the M command is
(M312) M312.
oREQ2

Request 3 Same as request 1, except that the M command is

(M313) M313.
oREQ3

Request 4 Same as request 1, except that the M command is

(M314) M314.
oREQ4
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Signal name Description Signal level

Automatic power shut- This signal is turned ON after the time set by “6.
down command Power shutdown time” of MC user parameter
oPOFO POWER SAVE/SHUTDOWN passes away if all of
the following conditions are met when the auto-
matic power shutdown effective parameter (“3.
‘Automatic Power Shutdown’ is made effective” of
MC user parameter POWER SAVE/SHUTDOWN)
or automatic power shutdown ON/OFF switch is
turned ON in “automatic mode”:
• Single block OFF in automatic operation
mode
• During existence of the machining cycle com-
pleted signal or alarm A, B or C

When “Automatic power shutdown MC alone” (“9.

Automatic power shutdown MC alone” of MC user
parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F) is “1”, this signal
will not be output, and the power to the machine
will be shut down.

For further information, see “SECTION 7 WORK

SET ST AUTO DOOR SPEC.”
The conditions for outputting the APC door open/close confirmation signals vary with the specifica-
tions as described below:

a. With the work set ST auto door spec

For details regarding the specifications for the setup station door auto open/close, refer to “Sec-
tion 7 Work Set ST Auto Door Spec”

Signal name Description Signal level

APC door open This signal comes ON when the following condi-
(oDROP) tions are met:
• APC door open output ON
• APC door open confirmation ON
• APC door close confirmation OFF
APC door close This signal comes ON when the following condi-
(oDRCP) tions are met:
• APC door close output ON
• APC door close confirmation ON
• APC door open confirmation OFF
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b. Without the work set ST auto door spec

Signal name Description Signal level

APC door open This signal comes ON when the following condi-
(oDROP) tions are met:
• APC door open confirmation ON *
• APC door close confirmation OFF

* Without work set ST auto spec, the APC door

open confirmation is provided as an optional
specification.
APC door close This signal comes ON when following conditions
(oDRCP) are met:
• APC door open confirmation ON *
• This signal comes ON when APC door close
confirmation is ON.

* Without work set ST auto spec, the APC door

open confirmation is provided as an optional
specification.
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5-2. Robot/loader Interface Type C

5-2-1. Inputs from the Robot/loader to the NC (Type C)

Signal name Description Signal level

Robot/loader abnormal Either of the following alarms occurs when the
(iRTER_b) “system link switch” is turned ON and this signal is
turned OFF. The alarm level is changeable with
the appropriate parameter.

“8. Robot alarm is made alarm C.” of MC user

parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F
“0”: “1709 Alarm A external”
“1”: “3718 Alarm C external”

However, this signal will not be monitored during

warm-up program start wait or during NC opera-
tion by warm-up program start.
Robot/loader at retract The NC start pushbutton on the panel and the
position “cycle start” command become ineffective when
(iRTRF_b) the “system link switch” is turned ON and this sig-
nal is turned OFF.

The following alarm occurs when the NC start

pushbutton on the panel is pressed or the “cycle
start” signal is turned ON although NC start is inef-
fective.
The alarm remains displayed while the NC start
pushbutton on the panel is held down or the “cycle
start” signal is kept ON.
“4720 Alarm D NC start ineffective 12”

However, the above interlock becomes ineffective

when “2. Cycle start: STANDBY POS. I/L is made
ineffective” of MC user parameter ROBOT
LOADER I/F is “1”.
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Signal name Description Signal level

Automatic power shut- The power is automatically shut down after the
down command time set by “6. Automatic power shutdown timer”
(iPWOF) of MC user parameter POWER SAVE/SHUT-
DOWN passes away if all of the following condi-
tions are met when this signal is turned ON in
“automatic mode”:
• Single block OFF in automatic operation
mode
• During existence of the machining cycle com-
pleted signal or alarm A, B or C

This signal is not affected by the automatic power

shutdown effective switch (“3. 'Automatic Power
Shutdown' is made effective” of MC user parame-
ter POWER SAVE/SHUTDOWN) or automatic
power shutdown ON/OFF switch.
When “6. Automatic Power shutdown switch is
made effective” of MC user parameter ROBOT
LOADER I/F is “1”, this function becomes effective
only when the automatic power shutdown effec-
tive switch (“3. 'Automatic Power Shutdown' is
made effective” of MC user parameter POWER
SAVE/SHUTDOWN) is set to “1” or the automatic
power shutdown ON/OFF switch is set to auto-
matic power shutdown ON.
When “4. Alarm is added as a requirement for
Shutdown” of MC user parameter POWER SAVE/
SHUTDOWN is “0”, the occurrence of an alarm A
or B is not included in the automatic power shut-
down conditions.

For further information, see “SECTION 7 WORK

SET ST AUTO DOOR SPEC.”
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Signal name Description Signal level

No material/full-work The operation end lamp lights while the “system
(iMTNO) link switch” is kept ON, the operation end lamp is
effective (described below), and this signal is kept
ON.
MC user parameter
“0” is set at INDICATING LAMP, “8. Operation end
lamp is made effect”:
Operation end lamp is ineffective.
“1” is set at INDICATING LAMP, “8. Operation end
lamp is made effect”:
Operation end lamp is effective.

MC user parameter
“5. Operation end lamp does not light on by M02/
M30” of ROBOT LOADER I/F
“0”:
The standard operation end lamp function also
becomes effective.
“1”:
The standard operation end lamp function
becomes ineffective when the “system link switch”
is turned ON.
Cycle start The NC starts to operate on the falling edge of this
(iSSTT) signal when all of the following conditions are met:
• “Automatic mode”
• “Robot/loader at retract position” ON
(The robot/loader at retract position interlock
becomes ineffective when “2. Cycle start:
STANDBY POS. I/L is made ineffective” of
MC user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F is
“1”.)
Preparation work com- The “exchange pallet (work) command” is turned See the figure shown on the
pleted OFF and work preparation is completed when this left.
(iWSFN) signal is turned ON.
Note: The work preparation completed status will
be retained even if the NC is reset or the power is
turned ON or OFF.
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Signal name Description Signal level

APC door open com- The APC door opens when this signal comes ON.
mand However, the door does not open in any of the fol-
(iDROC) lowing cases:
• The link mode is not established.
• The APC door opening M command is being
executed.
• The APC cycle is being conducted or the
APC is not in the start position.
• An alarm A is occurring.
• The power save mode is established.
• Machine lock is ON.
• The robot/loader retract position signal
iRETRF_b is OFF.
(This interlock signal is ignored when “1” is
set at “4. Door move: STANDBY POS. I/L is
made ineffective” of the machine user param-
eter ROBOT LOADER I/F).

For details, refer to SECTION 7 “WORK SET ST

AUTO DOOR SPEC.”
APC door close com- The APC door opens when this signal comes ON.
mand However, the door does not open in any of the fol-
(iDRCS) lowing cases:
• The link mode is not established.
• The APC door opening M command is being
executed.
• The APC cycle is being conducted or the
APC is not in the start position.
• An alarm A is occurring.
• The power save mode is established.
• Machine lock is ON.
• The robot/loader retract position signal
iRETRF_b is OFF.
(This interlock signal is ignored when “1” is
set at “4. Door move: STANDBY POS. I/L is
made ineffective” of the machine user param-
eter ROBOT LOADER I/F).

For details, refer to SECTION 7 “WORK SET ST

AUTO DOOR SPEC.”
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5-2-2. Outputs from the NC to the Robot/loader (Type C)

Signal name Description Signal level

NC automatic mode This signal is turned ON when the following condi-
(oNCGR) tions are met:
• Automatic operation mode
• “System link switch” ON

However, this signal will not be turned ON during

warm-up program start wait or during NC opera-
tion by warm-up program start.
NC running This signal remains ON during NC operation.
(oNRUN)

Machining cycle com- This signal is turned ON upon completion of NC See the time chart shown on
pleted machining (at the end of M02, M30 or schedule the left.
(oCUTF) program).

This signal is turned OFF on the rising edge of the

cycle star switch and NC run signal.
This signal will be retained even if the NC is reset
or the power is turned ON or OFF.

This signal does not come ON with M02 or M30

by warm-up program start. This signal does not go
OFF by warm-up program start because it is not
regarded as NC running.

[Machining time chart]

A-pallet is outside of This signal comes ON when all the following con- APC sequence No.
M/C ditions are met:
(oPLTA)
• Pallet B mode is ON.
• Pallet A mode is ON when “1” is set at “B pal-
let in M/C side, when APC Seq. No.1” of the
machine user parameter CHUCK, SIT CON-
FIRMATION, TAILSOTCK.
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Signal name Description Signal level

B-pallet is outside of This signal comes ON when all the following con-
M/C ditions are met:
(oPLTB)
• Pallet A mode is ON.
• Pallet B mode is ON when “1” is set at “B pal-
let in M/C side, when APC Seq. No.1” of the
machine user parameter CHUCK, SIT CON-
FIRMATION, TAILSOTCK.
Exchange pallet (work) This signal is turned ON upon completion of the See the time chart shown on
command M60 command operation in automatic mode. This the left.
(oPCRQ) signal is turned OFF with the “preparation work
completed” signal turned ON.

This signal will be retained even if the NC is reset

or the power is turned ON or OFF.
This signal will be turned OFF in a mode other
than automatic mode.

[Time chart]

NC alarm This signal is usually OFF, but will be turned ON An alarm (A, B or C)
(oNALM) when an alarm (A, B or C) occurs. NC reset will
turn OFF the signal again.

The signal will be reversed into a B contact by

hardware. The signal is reversed by hardware.

Cycle stop request This signal is turned ON in one of the following

(oCYSP) cases.
The signal will be turned OFF in none of the fol-
lowing cases:
• When the count of the NC work counter is full.
• When the tool can no longer serve.
• When the “no material/full-work” signal is “1” is set at MC user parame-
turned ON with the “system link switch” ter ROBOT LOADER I/F”10.
turned ON. Cycle stop request signal is B
contact”.

Whenever “10. Cycle stop request signal is B con-

tact” of MC user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F
is “1”, this signal is turned ON. However, it will be
turned OFF in one of the above cases. (B contact
output)
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Signal name Description Signal level

Work condition 1 This signal comes ON when M311 is issued
oREQ1 (immediate answer).
This signal goes OFF at the rising edge of the
cycle start signal or NC running signal. (The OFF
conditions are the same with those of the machin-
ing end signal.)
This signal remains effective after NC reset or
power ON/OFF.
Work condition 2 This signal comes ON when M312 is issued
oREQ2 (immediate answer).
This signal goes OFF at the rising edge of the
cycle start signal or NC running signal. (The OFF
conditions are the same with those of the machin-
ing end signal.)
This signal remains effective after NC reset or
power ON/OFF.
Work condition 3 This signal comes ON when M313 is issued
oREQ3 (immediate answer).
This signal goes OFF at the rising edge of the
cycle start signal or NC running signal. (The OFF
conditions are the same with those of the machin-
ing end signal.)
This signal remains effective after NC reset or
power ON/OFF.
Work condition 4 This signal comes ON when M314 is issued
oREQ4 (immediate answer).
This signal goes OFF at the rising edge of the
cycle start signal or NC running signal. (The OFF
conditions are the same with those of the machin-
ing end signal.)
This signal remains effective after NC reset or
power ON/OFF.
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The conditions for outputting the APC door open/close confirmation signals vary with the specifica-
tions as described below:

a. With the work set ST auto door spec

For details regarding the specifications for the setup station door auto open/close, refer to “Sec-
tion 7 Work Set ST Auto Door Spec”

Signal name Description Signal level

APC door open This signal comes ON when the following condi-
(oDROP) tions are met:
• APC door open output ON
• APC door open confirmation ON
• APC door close confirmation OFF
APC door close This signal comes ON when the following condi-
(oDRCP) tions are met:
• APC door close output ON
• APC door close confirmation ON
• APC door open confirmation OFF

b. Without the work set ST auto door spec

Signal name Description Signal level

APC door open This signal comes ON when the following condi-
(oDROP) tions are met:
• APC door open confirmation ON *
• APC door close confirmation OFF

* Without work set ST auto spec, the APC door

open confirmation is provided as an optional
specification.
APC door close This signal comes ON when following conditions
(oDRCP) are met:
• APC door open confirmation ON *
• This signal comes ON when APC door close
confirmation is ON.

* Without work set ST auto spec, the APC door

open confirmation is provided as an optional
specification.
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6. Interlock

6-1. Axis Interlock

This interlock function disables movement of X, Y, and Z-axes when the system link switch is ON
and the robot/loader retract position signal is OFF.
However, this interlock is ignored when “1” is set at “3. Axis move: STANDBY POS. I/L is made inef-
fective” of the machine user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F.
* For the machine with APC, the X, Y, Z-axis can be moved even if the robot/loader retract position
signal is OFF.

6-2. APC Interlock

(1) The following alarm occurs when the APC is in operation (during a cycle), the “system link
switch” is turned ON, and the robot/loader at retract position signal is turned OFF:
“1744 Alarm A Robot/loader at retract position 10”
However, the above interlock will be ignored when “3. Axis move: STANDBY POS. I/L is made
ineffective” of MC user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F is “1”.

(2) When the “system link switch” is turned ON and the robot/loader at retract position signal is
turned OFF during execution of the M60 command, the APC cycle does not begin, and the
above-mentioned alarm occurs.
However, the above interlock will be ignored when “3. Axis move: STANDBY POS. I/L is made
ineffective” of MC user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F is “1”.
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7. Work Condition Display Function

When the indication of work condition display spec is provided for the ROBOT LOADER I/F type C,
“1” is set at the following parameter.
Machine user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F
13 Indication of work condition is made effective.
0 ... Indication of work condition ineffective
1 ... Indication of work condition effective
If “1” is set at the above parameter of ROBOT/LOADER I/F type C, the following signals become
effective.

• Work condition 1 (oREQ1)

• Work condition 2 (oREQ2)

• Work condition 3 (oREQ3)

• Work condition 4 (oREQ4)

Note
The robot loader I/F type B request 1 (oREQ1) to request 4 (oREQ4) signals are used (shared).
However, their ON/OFF conditions and M command answer conditions are different.

Note
This specification is ineffective for ROBOT LOADER I/F type B. For the robot loader I/F type B, the
existing request 1 (oREQ1) to 4 (oREQ4) can be selected.

Specifications: For details of the specifications, refer to 5-2-2. Output from the NC to Robot/Loader
(Type C).
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8. Parameters

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9. Automatic Power Shutdown

9-1. Effective Conditions

Any of the following states is called an “automatic power shutdown ON state”.

(1) Robot/loader interface type C

a. In “automatic mode”
When the “automatic power shutdown command iPWOF” is input from the robot/loader.

CAUTION
This function is not affected by the automatic power shutdown effective parameter (“3. 'Automatic
Power Shutdown' is made effective” of MC user parameter POWER SAVE/SHUTDOWN) or auto-
matic power shutdown ON/OFF switch.
When “6. Automatic Power shutdown Switch is made effective” of MC user parameter ROBOT
LOADER I/F is “1”, this function becomes effective only when the automatic power shutdown
effective parameter (“3. 'Automatic Power Shutdown' is made effective” of MC user parameter
POWER SAVE/SHUTDOWN) is “1” or the automatic power shutdown ON/OFF switch is set to
automatic power shutdown ON (iPOFF)

b. In a mode other than “automatic mode”

When the automatic power shutdown effective parameter (“3. 'Automatic Power Shutdown'
is made effective” of MC user parameter POWER SAVE/SHUTDOWN) is “1” or the auto-
matic power shutdown ON/OFF switch is set to automatic power shutdown ON (iPOFF).

(2) Robot/loader interface type B

a. In “automatic mode” when automatic power shutdown robot/loader interlocking is desig-

nated:
When “automatic power shutdown completed iPOFC” is input from the robot/loader while
the “automatic power shutdown command iPOFO” is output to the robot/loader.
* Automatic power shutdown robot/loader interlocking designation:
When the automatic power shutdown MC alone designation parameter (“9. Automatic
power shutdown MC alone” of MC user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F) is “0”.
The “automatic power shutdown command iPOFO” will be output in the power shutdown
state described in 8-2. Description of the Function when the automatic power shutdown
effective parameter (“3. 'Automatic Power Shutdown' is made effective” of MC user param-
eter POWER SAVE/SHUTDOWN) is “1” or the automatic power shutdown ON/OFF switch
is set to automatic power shutdown ON (iPOFF) in “automatic mode” with automatic power
shutdown robot/loader interlocking designated.

b. In a case other than automatic power shutdown MC alone designation or “automatic mode”
When the automatic power shutdown effective parameter (“3. 'Automatic Power Shutdown'
is made effective” of MC user parameter POWER SAVE/SHUTDOWN) is “1” or the auto-
matic power shutdown ON/OFF switch is set to automatic power shutdown ON (iPOFF).
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9-2. Description of the Function

In “automatic operation mode” and “single block OFF” with “automatic power shutdown ON,” the
power will be shut down automatically after the duration of one of the following states reaches the
time set by 6 “automatic power shutdown timer” of MC user parameter POWER SAVE/SHUT-
DOWN:

(1) Schedule end during schedule program selection.

(2) After program end (M2 or M30) execution is completed except during schedule program selec-
tion.

(3) When an alarm A, B or C occurs.

(This function is effective only when 4 “Alarm is added as a requirement for Shutdown” of MC
user parameter POWER SAVE/SHUTDOWN is “1”.)
- When an alarm A occurs and the setting of the automatic power shutdown timer is 30 sec-
onds or less, the power will be shut down 30 seconds after the alarm A occurs.
- When an alarm B occurs, the main spindle will come to a stop 10 seconds after it is con-
firmed that the all-axis in-position signal is ON, and the power will be shut down after the
time of the automatic power shutdown timer passes away.
However, if the setting of the automatic power shutdown timer is 30 seconds or less, the
power will be shut down 30 seconds after the main spindle comes to a stop.
- When an alarm C occurs, the power will be shut down after the time of the automatic power
shutdown timer passes away following turning OFF of NC run during schedule program
selection. This function does not become activated in cases except during schedule pro-
gram selection.

MC user parameter No. 2 Power save/power shutdown

4 Alarm is added as a requirement for Shutdown.
6 Automatic power shutdown timer
Command: Setting, addition
Initial value: 0
Minimum value: 10
Maximum value: 3600
Unit: Second

(4) Other conditions

Auto power shutoff is disabled during file operation.
If auto power shutoff command is issued during file operation, the NC activates the following
alarm and waits until the file operation ends. Then, the NC releases the alarm and executes
auto power shutoff.
“4706 Alarm DAuto power shut-off impossible”
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9-3. Parameters

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10. Input/Output Bit

The following screen allows you to check the input states of various switches mounted in the
machine and output states of the lamps, relays, and solenoid valves.
Both input and output states are displayed in reverse video, indicating that their signals are ON. For
the other input/output signals and the method of using I/O monitors, refer to OSP-P200M MD-H/MA-
H series Maintenance Manual.

Procedure :

1 Press the (DIAGNOSE) key among the vertical function keys at the right end of the
screen.

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2 Press the (I/O MONITOR) key in the diagnosis menu. The I/O monitor starts up.

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3 The following I/O monitor screen appears.

Data type (Selectable from

among bit, 2 Byte and 4 Byte)

Data layout change (vertical, horizontal)

Screen change between logical and physical

Displays the Slave station display screen.

Displays the Search screen.

In the status display of bit data, the active bit (ON) is expressed with a red circle.

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Input bit

Addr Bit Label Comment

0025 01 iRTER_b Robot-IF alarm
0025 02 iCYSP Robot-IF cycle stop request
0025 03 iRTGR Robot-IF ROBOT LINK ON
0025 04 iRTRF_b Robot-IF retract position
0025 05 iRQAS Robot-IF request answer
0025 06 iPWOF Robot-IF auto shout doun request
0025 07 iMTNO Robot-IF No work/ Full work
0025 08 iSSTT Robot-IF cycle start command
0025 09 iPOFC Robot-IF auto shout down FIN
0025 10 iWSFN Robot-IF work set FIN
0025 14 iDROC Robot-IF auto door open command
0025 15 iDRCS Robot-IF auto door close command
0016 15 iSYLK Robot-IF SYSTEM LINK ON

Output bit

Addr Bit Label Comment

0529 0 oNCGR Robot-IF NC system link mode
0529 01 oNRUN Robot-IF NC run status
0529 02 oPOFO Robot-IF auto power shot down command
0529 03 oCUTF Robot-IF program end
0529 05 oPLTA Robot-IF A-pallet is outside of M/C
0529 06 oPLTB Robot-IF B-pallet is outside of M/C
0529 07 oPCRQ Robot-IF pallet change request
0529 08 oNALM Robot-IF NC alarm status
0529 09 oCYSP Robot-IF cycle stop request
0529 11 oREQ1 Robot-IF request 1
0529 12 oREQ2 Robot-IF request 2
0529 13 oREQ3 Robot-IF request 3
0529 14 oREQ4 Robot-IF request 4
0525 14 oDROP Robot-IF auto door open confirm
0525 15 oDRCP Robot-IF auto door close confirm
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SECTION 4 STACKER CRANE INTERFACE

1. Link Mode
On receiving the “System link ON” signal in the automatic operation mode, the NC sends the
“Stacker crane link ON” signal to the stacker crane.
The link mode is established while this output signal (stacker crane link ON) is ON. During the link
mode, no program selection is possible.

2. Description of Input/output Signals

What follows is the input/output signals list.
Acronyms and abbreviation to be found in the list are:
- Stacker crane → SC

2-1. Input/output Signals List

(1) From SC to NC

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(2) From NC to SC

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2-2. Detailed Description of Input/output Signals

(1) Signals Sent from SC to NC
Signal name Description Signal level
Cycle start command At the trailing edge of this signal, the NC executes
[iSSTT] the currently selected program in the system link
mode.

APC operation OK If this signal goes out in the “System link” mode,
[iPWOK] the NC immediately stops the APC operation.
• The following alarm occurs if the “APC opera-
tion OK” turns off during APC operation with
the “system link” on.
“1744 Alarm A Robot/loader status 20”
• With the “system link” on and the “APC oper-
ation OK” off, one-cycle, one turn-cycle, and
one-step manual operations of the APC are
disabled and the LED on the flat panel goes
off.

The SC sends this signal while the following con-

ditions are met:
(1) The SC is in the retract position from th
machine.
(2) The SC is not executing the fork cycle to the
machine.
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Signal name Description Signal level

Auto power shutoff With this signal ON in the link mode, the auto
[iPWOF] power shutoff can be activated after the time
specified by bit “6. Power shutdown time”,
machine user parameter POWER SAVE/SHUT-
DOWN is elapsed if both of the following condi-
tions have been met.
• The automatic operation mode has been
selected with the single block off.
• A machining cycle has been completed or
alarm A, B, or C has occurred.

The auto power shutoff can be activated also on

occurrence of alarm A, B, or C by parameter set-
ting. While the following signal is ON, however,
the NC does not stop the linked SC by stopping
the auto power shutoff timer even when an alarm
A, B, or C occurs.
• Pallet loading request signal
• Pallet unloading request signal

After elapse of the time set at the bit “12. Auto-

matic power shutdown waiting timer”, machine
user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F however,
the NC starts the timer for auto power shutoff,
even though the loading or unloading request sig-
nal is ON.
In a mode other than the link mode, the auto
power shutoff function is effective as usual.
SC alarm This signal is normally ON. If this signal goes out
[iSAL_b] when the “System link ON” input is ON, the NC
generates the following alarm: 3718 ALARM C
External.

Pallet loading finish When this signal comes ON in the link mode, the
[iPIFN] NC turns off the pallet loading OK signal and the
pallet loading request signal. (*A)
At the same time, the NC lights the work ready
LED.
On receiving the next pallet loading request sig-
nal, the SC turns off this signal. (*B)
Pallet unloading finish When this signal comes ON in the link mode, the
[iPOFN] NC turns off the pallet unloading OK signal and
the pallet unloading request signal. (*A)
On receiving the next pallet unloading request sig-
nal, the SC turns off this signal. (*B)
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Signal name Description Signal level

Request answer (M311) This signal is the answer to the universal M1 out-
[iANS1] put (M311).
When this signal comes ON, the NC turns off the
universal M1 output signal (Request 1 (oREQ1)).
(*A)
When the universal M1 output signal goes out, the
SC turns off this signal (Request 1 (oREQ1)). (*B)
This signal is effective when the “System link ON”
input is ON.
Request answer (M312) This signal is the answer to the universal M2 out-
[iANS2] put (M312).
When this signal comes ON, the NC turns off the
universal M2 output signal (Request 2 (oREQ2)).
(*A)
When the universal M2 output signal goes out, the
SC turns off this signal (Request 2 (oREQ2)). (*B)
This signal is effective when the “System link ON”
input is ON.
Safety fence close con- This signal is normally ON. If the signal goes out,
firmation the NC
[iFENCC] (1) stops the APC operation on the spot.
(2) turns off the pallet loading/unloading OK sig-
nal.
(3) turns off the pallet loading/unloading request
signal.
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(2) Signals Sent from NC to SC

Signal name Description Signal level
NC system link mode The NC turns on this signal when the “System link
[oNCGR] mode ON” input is ON in the automatic operation
mode.

Machining end The NC turns on this signal at the program end

[oCUTF] (M02, M30, schedule program end), and turns off
at the leading edge of the NC start signal sent
from the SC or sent from the NC operation panel.
The NC holds this signal status even after NC
reset or power shutoff.

NC alarm This signal is normally ON. The NC turns off this

[oNALM] signal when an alarm A, B, or C occurs.
The signal is set to ON by NC reset.

NC running The NC turns on this signal while the NC is run-

[oNRUN] ning (the NC RUN lamp is lit).

Pallet loading OK The NC turns on this signal when all the following
[oPIOK] conditions are met:
The signal remains off if at least one condition is
not met.
a. APC is in start position.
b. APC is not in cycle operation.
c. “Pallet present at M/C unloading position” (*2)
is OFF.
d. “Pallet present at M/C loading position” (*1) is
OFF (for one second or over)
e. “Pallet present at setup station” is OFF (for
one second or over).
f. “Safety fence close confirmation” is ON.

Note: The above conditions c) and e) are used

only for generating the pallet loading OK signal.

The NC turns off this signal when the pallet load-

ing end signal becomes ON.
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Signal name Description Signal level

Pallet unloading OK The NC turns on this signal when all the following
[oPOOK] conditions are met:
The signal remains off if at least one condition is
not met.
a. APC is in start position.
b. APC cycle is not under execution.
c. “Pallet EXIST at M/C unloading position” (*2)
is ON (for 1 second or over).
d. “Safety fence close confirmation” is ON.

Note: The “Pallet EXIST at M/C unloading posi-

tion” ON condition is used only for issuing the pal-
let unloading OK output.

The NC turns off this signal on receiving the pallet

unloading finish signal.
Pallet loading request The NC turns on this signal when all the following
[oPIRQ] conditions are met. The signal remains off if at
least one condition is not met.
The signal remains off if at least one condition is
not met.
a. APC is in start position.
b. The link mode is selected.
c. “Pallet present at M/C loading position” (*1) is
OFF (for one second or over).
d. “Pallet present at setup station” is OFF (for
one second or over).
e. “Safety fence close confirmation” is ON.
f. “0” is set at bit “5. Carrier out pallet exist in
APC”, machine user parameter APC (*3).
g. No alarm (A, B, or C) is generated.

Note: The above conditions c), d), and g) are

used only for generating the pallet loading request
output.

The NC turns off this signal when the pallet load-

ing finish signal becomes ON.
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Signal name Description Signal level

Pallet unloading request The NC turns on this signal when all the following
[oPORQ] conditions are met. The signal remains off if at
least one condition is not met.
a. APC is in start position.
b. The link mode is selected.
c. “Pallet present at M/C unloading position” (*2)
is ON (for one second or over).
d. “Safety fence close confirmation” is ON.
e. “1” is set at bit “5. Carrier out pallet exist in
APC”, machine user parameter APC (*3).
f. No alarm (A, B, or C) is generated.

Note: The above conditions c) and f) are used

only for generating the pallet unloading request
output.

The NC turns off this signal when the pallet

unloading finish signal becomes ON.
Pallet state 1: normal When M251 is specified, “1” is set at the NC inter-
machining (M251) nal flag “pallet state 1”. After completion of APC
[oANP1] cycle, the NC sends this signal according to the
set flag together with the pallet unloading request
signal. (*A)
When the pallet unloading finish signal becomes
ON, the NC turns off this signal. (*B)
If M251 is not specified before the next APC cycle
command, the flag “pallet state 1” remains OFF.
This flag status can be canceled by specifying
M250 before the APC cycle command.
This signal is effective when the “System link ON”
input is ON.
Pallet state 2: defective When M252 is specified, “1” is set at the NC inter-
machining (M252) nal flag “pallet state 2”. After completion of APC
[oANP2] cycle, the NC sends this signal according to the
set flag together with the pallet unloading request
signal. (*A)
When the pallet unloading finish signal becomes
ON, the NC turns off this signal. (*B)
If M252 is not specified before the next APC cycle
command, the flag “pallet state 2” remains OFF.
This flag status can be canceled by specifying
M250 before the APC cycle command.
This signal is effective when the “System link ON”
input is ON.
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Signal name Description Signal level

Pallet state 3: not When M253 is specified, “1” is set at the NC inter-
machined (M253) nal flag “pallet state 3”. After completion of APC
[oANP3] cycle, the NC sends this signal according to the
set flag together with the pallet unloading request
signal. (*A)
When the pallet unloading finish signal becomes
ON, the NC turns off this signal. (*B)
If M253 is not specified before the next APC cycle
command, the flag “pallet state 3” remains OFF.
This flag status can be canceled by specifying
M250 before the APC cycle command.
This signal is effective when the “System link ON”
input is ON.
Request 1 (M311) If the universal M1 code (M311) is specified in the
[oREQ1] system link mode, the NC turns on this signal.
The signal goes out when the Request answer
(M311) becomes ON.

Request 2 (M312) If the universal M2 code (M312) is specified in the

[oREQ2] system link mode, the NC turns on this signal. The
signal goes out when the Request answer (M312)
becomes ON.

A-pallet is outside of This signal comes ON when all the following con-
M/C ditions are met:
(oPLTA)
• Pallet B mode is ON.
• Pallet A mode is ON when “1” is set at “B pal-
let in M/C side, when APC Seq. No.1” of the
machine user parameter CHUCK, SIT CON-
FIRMATION, TAILSOTCK.
B-pallet is outside of This signal comes ON when all the following con-
M/C ditions are met:
(oPLTB)
• Pallet A mode is ON.
• Pallet B mode is ON when “1” is set at “B pal-
let in M/C side, when APC Seq. No.1” of the
machine user parameter CHUCK, SIT CON-
FIRMATION, TAILSOTCK.
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(*1) The NC turns on the signal “pallet present at M/C loading position” when all the following conditions are
met:
a) Bit “5. Carrier out pallet exist in APC”, machine user parameter APC is set to “0”.
b) “Pallet present at setup station” is ON.
c) “Work ready LED” is ON.
(*2) The NC turns on the signal “pallet present at M/C unloading position” when all the following conditions
are met:
a) Bit “5. Carrier out pallet exist in APC”, machine user parameter APC is set to “1”.
b) “Pallet present at setup station” is ON.
c) Work ready LED” is ON.
(*3) The status of bit “5. Carrier out pallet exist in APC”, machine user parameter APC shows whether or not
the 2-pallet rotary-shuttle APC has a pallet to be unloaded.
This signal becomes “1” when a pallet is ejected from the machine to the SC side by APC operation
cycle. The signal becomes “0” when the pallet is unloaded and the pallet unloading finish signal
becomes ON.
Note:The above signal status is not guaranteed after APC 1-step operation or the NC reset during the
APC operation cycle. The “work ready LED” status is backed up in the memory and remains effective
after power shutoff.
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3. Pallet Loading/unloading Time Chart

ME61039R0300600050001

4. M334 (Work Ready) Command

The NC turns on the work ready signal on receiving M334 command.
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5. NC Operation Interlock
This Interlock inhibits the following operations that impede stucker crane movements.

(1) The following operations will be disabled when the “System link mode” is ON.
- Program selection
- Schedule program selection
- Pointer movements by moving the cursor on the program screen
- Sequence stop
- Program number search
- Schedule program number search
- Return search
- New schedule program registration
However, the above operations are enabled when “1” is set at item “7. NC operation interlock is
made effective” of the MC user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F.

(2) NC start pushbutton invalid

The NC start pushbutton is invalid in the system link mode except for restarting after stops by
single block ON, program stop, or slide hold.
However, the NC start button on the operation panel is valid when “1” is set at item “11. cycle
start button I/L is made ineffective” of the MC user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F.

6. M Command for Requesting Unloading of Pallet

To unload the pallet using the stucker crane without machining the workpiece on the pallet, specify
the M code (M380) for requesting unloading of the pallet.

Axis movement
M code Description In machine lock At sequence restart
Simul./Later
M380 Pallet unloading Simultaneous Immediate answer Immediate answer
request command

When the M code for requesting unloading of pallet is specified, the NC internally regards the pallet
at the setup station as the one to be unloaded, and turns ON the pallet unloading request and pallet
unloading OK signals.

Note
Before turning ON the pallet unloading request and pallet unloading OK signals by M380 com-
mand, the following conditions must be met:
• “System link mode”
• “Safety fence close confirmation” ON
• Alarm A, B, or C is not occurring.

Interlock conditions
In the following case, the machine does not operate even with the STM operation signals are ON.

• APC is not in start position.

• APC is in cycle operation.

• “Pallet on APC” is OFF.

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7. Specification for Work State Display

By designation of any of M251 to M253 commands after completion of M60 command, the corre-
sponding signal among from pallet state 1 (oANP1) to pallet state 3 (oANP3) comes ON, indicating
the workpiece state on the pallet.
(Hereafter this specification is referred to as the pallet state display function. For details, refer to 2.
Description of Input/Output Signals.
When loading several workpieces on a pallet, it will be possible to output the state of an individual
workpiece by setting “1” at the following parameter. (Hereafter this specification is referred to as
work state display function.)

MC user parameter No. 21-2 Robot/loader interface

13 Enables the work state display function.
0 .... Pallet state display function is enabled.
1 .... Work state display function is enabled.

When Work State Display Function is Provided

Signal name Description Signal level

Work state 1 When the “System link mode” is ON, M251 com-
Normal machining mand turns ON this signal.This signal is turned
(M251) OFF by falling edge of NC START signal from SC,
[oANP1] reset, mode reset, or M250 command.

Work state 2 When the “System link mode” is ON, M252 com-
Defective machining mand turns ON this signal.This signal is turned
(M252) OFF by falling edge of NC START signal from SC,
[oANP2] reset, mode reset, or M250 command.

Pallet state 3 When the “System link mode” is ON, M253 com-
Not machined (M253) mand turns ON this signal.This signal is turned
[oANP3] OFF by falling edge of NC START signal from SC,
reset, mode reset, or M250 command.
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8. Optional Input/output Bit Table

Input bit

Addr Bit Label Comment

0016 15 iSYLK System link ON
0018 09 iFENCC Safety fence closed confirmation
0020 12 iPIFN Pallet carry in completed
0020 13 iPOFN Pallet carry out completed
0020 14 iANS1 Request answer (M311)
0020 15 iANS2 Request answer (M312)
0021 0 iPWOK APC cycle start OK
0025 6 iPWOF Auto shout doun request
0025 8 iSSTT Cycle start command
0026 6 iSAL_b Stacker crane alarm

Output bit

Addr Bit Label Comment

0529 0 oNCGR NC system link mode
0529 01 oNRUN NC run status
0529 03 oCUTF Program end
0529 05 oPLTA A-pallet is outside of M/C
0529 06 oPLTB B-pallet is outside of M/C
0529 08 oNALM NC alarm status
0529 11 oREQ1 Request 1
0529 12 oREQ2 Request 2
0549 0 oANP1 Pallet/Work condition 1 (process OK)
0549 01 oANP2 Pallet/Work condition 2 (process NG)
0549 02 oANP3 Pallet/Work condition 3 (Not processing)
0549 03 oPIOK Pallet carry in OK
0549 04 oPOOK Pallet carry out OK
0549 05 oPIRQ Pallet carry in command
0549 06 oPORQ Pallet carry out command
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SECTION 5 DNC-C STACKER CRANE I/F FOR ETHERNET

SECTION 5 DNC-C STACKER CRANE I/F FOR ETHER-

NET

1. Link Mode
When “System link mode” is ON in the automatic operation mode, the output signal “Stucker crane
link mode” comes ON.
The link mode is established when the “Stucker crane link mode” is ON.
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2. Description of Input/output Signals

2-1. Input/output Signal List

(1) From SC (stucker crane) to NC

ME61039R0300700020001

(2) From NC to SC (stucker crane)

ME61039R0300700020002
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2-2. Input/output Signal List

(1) From SC to NC

Signal name Description Signal level

APC operation OK When “Pallet on APC” is ON in the link mode, this
[iPWOK] signal notifies the NC that the work is ready. If this
signal goes OFF when the “System link mode” is
ON, the NC immediately stops the APC operation.
• When the APC operation OK signal goes
OFF during APC operation in the system link
mode, the following alarm occurs:

“1774 Alarm A Robot/loader state 20”

• If the APC operation OK signal is OFF in the
system link mode, the NC inhibits APC man-
ual operations such as 1 cycle, return cycle,
and 1 step operation, and turns OFF the APC
operation enable LED.

However, when “1” is set at item “3. Axis

move:STANDBY POS. I/L is made effective” of
the MC user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F, the
NC ignores the above interlocks.

The stucker crane turns ON this signal when all

the following conditions are met:
(1) The stucker crane is retracted from the rele-
vant machine.
(2) The stucker crane is not in the fork cycle with
respect to the relevant machine.
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Signal name Description Signal level

Auto power shutoff When this signal is ON in the link mode and all the
[iPWOF] following conditions are met, the power is auto-
matically shut off after elapse of the time set at the
item “6. Power shutdown time” of the MC user
parameter POWER SAVE/SHUTDOWN.
• Single block OFF in automatic operation
mode
• Machining completed or under generation of
alarm A, B, or C

Auto power shutoff during generation of alarm A,

B, or C is enabled by parameter setting. However,
the NC inhibits starting time count to operate the
stucker crane continuously as a system device
even if alarm A, B or C occurs with the following
signal ON.
• Crane movement OK signal

Even if the crane movement OK signal is ON,

however, the NC starts time count for auto power
shutoff after elapse of the time set at item “12.
Automatic power shutdown waiting timer” of the
MC user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F.
Safety fence close con- This signal is normally ON. If turned OFF, the NC
firmation executes the following operations:
[iFENCC]
(1) Immediately stops the APC operation.
(2) Turns OFF the crane movement OK signal.
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(2) From NC to SC

Signal name Description Signal level

NC system link mode Turns ON this signal in automatic operation mode
[oNCGR] with the system link mode signal ON.

Crane movement OK This signal comes ON when all the following con-
[oSCMVPM] ditions are met: Conversely, the signal goes OFF
if any of the following condition is not met:
a. APC is in start position.
b. Link mode is selected.
c. Safety fence close confirmation is ON.
d. Alarm A, B, or C is not occurring.

The alarm A, B, or C conditions apply only to the

rising edge of the crane movement OK signal.
Pallet on APC This signal keeps ON while “Pallet on APC”
[oPLES] (iPLES) is ON.

NC running This signal keeps ON while the NC is running.

[oNRUN]

NC alarm This signal is normally ON, but turned OFF if

[oNALM] alarm A, B, or C occurs.

This signal comes ON by resetting.

A-pallet is outside of This signal comes ON when all the following con-
M/C ditions are met:
[oPLTA]
• Pallet B mode is ON.
• Pallet A mode is ON when “1” is set at “B pal-
let in M/C side, when APC Seq. No.1” of the
machine user parameter CHUCK, SIT CON-
FIRMATION, TAILSOTCK.
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Signal name Description Signal level

B-pallet is outside of This signal comes ON when all the following con-
M/C ditions are met:
[oPLTB]
• Pallet A mode is ON.
• Pallet B mode is ON when “1” is set at “B pal-
let in M/C side, when APC Seq. No.1” of the
machine user parameter CHUCK, SIT CON-
FIRMATION, TAILSOTCK.
APC running This signal comes ON in either of the following
[oAPCMV] cases:
• “A-pallet is outside of M/C” or “B-pallet is out-
side of M/C” are both OFF.
• APC is in cycle operation.
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3. NC Operation Interlock
(1) The interlock inhibits the following operations that impede stucker crane movements.
- Program selection
- Schedule program selection
- Pointer movements by moving the cursor on the program screen
- Sequence stop
- Program number search
- Schedule program number search
- Return search
- New schedule program registration
However, the above operations are enabled when “1” is set at item “7. NC operation interlock is
made ineffective” of the MC user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F.

(2) NC start pushbutton invalid

The NC start pushbutton is invalid in the system link mode except for restarting after stops by
single block ON, program stop, or slide hold.
However, the NC start button on the operation panel is valid when “1” is set at item “11. cycle
start button I/L is made ineffective” of the MC user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F.

4. Optional Input/output Bit Table

Input bit

Addr Bit Label Comment

0016 15 iSYLK System link ON
0018 09 iFENCC Safety fence closed confirmation
0021 0 iPWOK APC cycle start OK
0025 6 iPWOF Auto shout down request

Output bit

Addr Bit Label Comment

0529 0 oNCGR NC system link mode
0529 01 oNRUN NC run status
0529 05 oPLTA A-pallet is outside of M/C
0529 06 oPLTB B-pallet is outside of M/C
0529 08 oNALM NC alarm status
0549 07 oPLES Pallet on ready station
0549 08 oAPCMV APC running
0549 09 oSCMVPM Crane movement ok
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SECTION 6 JIG SPECIFICATION

SECTION 6 JIG SPECIFICATION

1. Outline
The NC controls the hydraulic jig and the hydraulic unit installed each on pallet A and B.
If the pressure high-low switching is enabled, the clamp pressure of the hydraulic jig can be
changed between high and low.
If the work seated confirmation is enabled, the work seated condition of the installed jig on the setup
side and the machine side can be confirmed.

2. Pallet A/B Mode

Usually the NC judges which of the pallet between pallet A and pallet B exists in the machine
according to the APC operation sequence number. This means, the NC judges that pallet A is in the
machine when the APC operation sequence number is 1 or 2.

The software defines that only pallet A can be equipped with a jig. However, the jig cannot always be
mounted on the pallet in the machine when the APC operation number is 1 or 2 because of the
restrictions related with the jig structure.
The following parameter is used to change the pallet identification method for controlling the jigs and
identification with the system variable.

MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-3 Chuck/Work Seated Confirmation/Tailstock

32 Pallet B is in the machine when the APC operation sequence number is 1.
0 .... Pallet A is in the machine when the APC operation sequence
number is 1 or 2. (Standard setting)
1 .... Pallet A is in the machine when the APC operation sequence
number is 11 or 12.
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3. Specification Enabling Jig Installation

This specification allows clamping and unclamping of the jig installed on pallet A or pallet B.

3-1. Jig Clamp/Unclamp Command

The jig clamp/unclamp commands include those from pushbuttons, M codes, and those from robot
or loader.

(1) Pushbutton command

The pushbutton commands are used to clamp or unclamp the jig at the setup station.
These commands are valid regardless of the selected operation mode.

a. The clamp and unclamp pushbuttons are effective when either of the inputs comes ON.
If the jig clamp and unclamp confirmation inputs become ON at the same time, the NC
ignores the inputs.

b. The other conditions for enabling the pushbutton commands are as follows:

• The system link switch is OFF.

• The APC is at a standstill (not in cycle operation, and located in start position).

• Alarm A is not occurring (not in power-save mode or machine lock state).

• The APC manual door is closed (only when “1” is set at the following parameter).
MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-3 Chuck/Seated confirmation/Tailstock
25 The work clamp pushbutton is disabled when the door is open.
0 .... The work clamp pushbutton is valid regardless of the door
state.
1 .... The work clamp pushbutton is invalid when the door is open.
Set “1” with the PLC at the above parameter in other than the manual mode.
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c. Jig clamp/unclamp with one pushbutton (footswitch type)

The jig clamp/unclamp with one pushbutton can be enabled with the following parameter:
MC USER PARAMETER No. 15 Chuck
11 Chuck clamp/unclamp with one pushbutton
0 .... Chuck clamp/unclamp with two pushbuttons
1 .... Chuck clamp/unclamp with 1 pushbutton
If the previous command is “unclamp” when the jig clamp pushbutton becomes ON, the
chuck clamps.
If the previously command is “clamp” when the jig clamp pushbutton becomes ON, the
chuck unclamps.
If the jig clamp pushbutton becomes ON during clamping, the signal is switched to
“unclamp”. In the same way, if the jig clamp pushbutton becomes ON during unclamping,
the signal is switched to “clamp”.

Jig clamp pushbutton

Jig clamp output

Jig unclamp output

ME61039R0300800040001

(2) M code command

The NC operates the jig in the machine according to the jig clamp/unclamp M code.

a. The following M codes are used to clamp or unclamp the jig in the machine.
M code Description
M148 Jig No. 1 clamp command
M149 Jig No. 1 unclamp command

• The jig clamp M code is answered back with the jig clamp completion signal.

• The jig unclamp M code is answered back with the jig unclamp completion signal.

b. The M code commands are valid when all the following conditions are met:

• APC is not operating (not in cycle operation, and located in APC start position).

• Spindle is at a standstill (condition applied only to M149).

If M149 is issued during spindle rotation, the NC ignores the command.
The following message appears when the above interlock is active:
15203 Spindle not stopped

c. Response method to the jig clamp/unclamp M codes changes when the operation time
reducing function is activated.
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(3) Robot/loader command (for the robot/loader interface specification)

The NC operates the jig at the setup station according to the clamp/unclamp command sent
through the robot/loader interface.

a. Commands

• Jig No. 1 clamp command

• Jig No. 1 unclamp command

b. These commands are valid when all the following conditions are met:

• System link mode is selected. (Refer to robot/loader interface type C.)

• APC is not operating (not in cycle operation, and located in APC start position).

• Not in the state of alarm A, power save mode, or in machine lock state.

c. Even when the jig clamp command becomes OFF before completion of clamping, the NC
keeps clamping, unless the jig unclamp command becomes ON.
Even when the jig unclamp command becomes OFF before completion of unclamping, the
NC keeps unclamping, unless the jig clamp command becomes ON.

(4) Jig unclamping at the setup station after completion of M60 (pallet change cycle)
The NC unclamps the jig at the setup station after completion of M60.
This function can be enabled or disabled by the following parameters:
MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-3 Chuck/Work Seated Confirmation/Tailstock
26 The work is unclamped at setup station after completion of M60.
0 .... Not unclamped at the setup station after completion of M60.
1 .... Unclamped at the setup station after completion of M60.
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3-2. Jig Clamp/Unclamp Operations

(1) Clamping Jig

Storing jig clamp command

Jig clamp SOL

Jig unclamp SOL

Jig unclamp confirmation

Jig clamp confirmation

T1

Jig clamp completion

ME61039R0300800050001

a. When the signal “storing jig clamp command” becomes ON, jig clamping is executed.

• Jig unclamp SOL: OFF

• Jig clamp SOL: ON

b. When the following states continue for the time set at work clamp timer (T1 in the above
chart), the jig clamp completion signal becomes ON.

• Jig unclamp SOL: OFF

• Jig clamp SOL: ON

• Jig clamp confirmation: ON (when jig clamp confirmation is valid)

• Jig unclamp confirmation: OFF (when jig unclamp confirmation is valid)

c. If the jig clamp confirmation signal is OFF for 0.5 sec or longer in the state of jig clamp com-
pletion, the NC turns OFF the jig clamp completion signal.

d. The jig clamp/unclamp SOLs are turned OFF during alarm A or in the power save mode.
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(2) Unclamping jig

Storing jig clamp command

Jig clamp SOL

Jig unclamp SOL

Jig clamp confirmation

Jig unclamp confirmation

T2

Jig unclamp completion

ME61039R0300800050002

a. The jig is unclamped with the “storing jig clamp command” OFF.

• Jig clamp SOL : OFF

• Jig unclamp SOL: ON

b. If the following states continue for the time set at the work unclamp timer (T2 in the above
chart), the NC turns ON the jig unclamp completion signal.

• Jig clamp SOL : OFF

• Jig unclamp SOL: ON

• Jig clamp confirmation: OFF (when jig clamp confirmation is valid)

• Jig unclamp confirmation: ON (when jig unclamp confirmation is valid)

c. The jig clamp/unclamp SOLs are turned OFF during alarm A or in the power save mode.

(3) Displaying jig clamp/unclamp completion

a. Jig clamp/unclamp completion LED

• The jig No. 1 clamp completion LED is ON while the jig No. 1 at the setup station is
being clamped.

• The jig No. 1 unclamp completion LED is ON while the jig No. 1 at the setup station is
being unclamped.

b. Robot/loader interface (from PLC to robot/loader)

• The jig No. 1 clamp confirmation signal (from PLC to robot/loader) is ON while the jig
No. 1 at the setup station is being clamped.

• The jig No. 1 unclamp confirmation signal (from PLC to robot/loader) is ON while the
jig No. 1 at the setup station is being unclamped.
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(4) Jig clamp/unclamp confirmation

The jig clamp/unclamp confirmation LS is switched between valid and invalid by setting the fol-
lowing parameters.
MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-1 Chuck/Work Seated Confirmation/Tailstock
4 Chuck close confirmation LS is disabled.
0 .... Jig No. 1 clamp confirmation PS is enabled.
1 .... Jig No. 1 clamp confirmation PS is disabled.

MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-1 Chuck/Work Seated Confirmation/Tailstock

5 Chuck open confirmation LS is disabled.
0 .... Jig No. 1 unclamp confirmation PS is enabled.
1 .... Jig No. 1 unclamp confirmation PS is disabled.

(5) Work clamp/unclamp timer

MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-1 Chuck
6 Work clamp confirmation timer
Command: SET, ADD
Initial value: 0
Minimum value: 0
Maximum value: 6000
Unit: 10 ms
7 Work unclamp confirmation timer
Command: SET, ADD
Initial value: 0
Minimum value: 0
Maximum value: 6000
Unit: 10 ms
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3-3. Interlocks
(1) Interlock against cutting feed
This interlock permits cutting feed only when the jig No. 1 in the machine has been clamped.
If this interlock is activated during NC running or cutting, the following diagnostic message
appears:
15204 Jig clamp confirmation is not ON

The above interlock can be disabled by the following parameter:

MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-1 Chuck/Work Seated Confirmation/Tailstock
2 The interlock for inhibiting cutting feed with the chuck open is disabled.
0 .... The interlock against cutting feed is enabled when the jig
clamping is not completed.
1 .... The interlock against cutting feed is disabled when jig clamp-
ing is not completed.

(2) Interlock against spindle rotation

This interlock permits spindle rotation only when the jig No. 1 in the machine has been clamped.
The interlock can be enabled or disabled by the following parameter.
Note that this interlock permits spindle orientation with the jig unclamped.
MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-1 Chuck/Work Seated Confirmation/Tailstock
3 Interlock for inhibiting spindle rotation with the chuck open is disabled.
0 .... Interlock against spindle rotation is disabled when jig clamp-
ing is not completed.
1 .... Interlock against spindle rotation is enabled when jig clamp-
ing is not completed.

• When the above interlock is activated, the following diagnostic message appears:
15421 Jig clamp confirmation is not ON

• If jig clamp completion signal goes OFF during spindle rotation with this interlock ON, the
following alarm occurs:
“1707 Alarm A Spindle rotation interlock 3C3D”
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(3) APC interlock

APC is possible when both of the jigs in the machine and at the setup station are clamped.
If either of the jigs turns OFF the jig clamp completion signal, this interlock inhibits step advance
from the APC ready position (APC operation sequence No. 1 or 11).
This interlock can be enabled or disabled by the following parameter:
MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-2 Chuck/Seated confirmation/Tailstock
22 Interlock for inhibiting APC operation without clamping jigs is disabled.
0 .... APC interlock is enabled when jig clamping is not completed.
1 .... APC interlock is disabled when jig clamping is not com-
pleted.
If “0 is set at the above parameter (APC interlock ON) and the APC is in the ready position
(sequence No. 1 or 11) and jig clamping has not been completed, the interlock provides the fol-
lowing behaviors:

• When clamping of the jig No. 1 at the setup station is not completed, the WORK READY
button is invalid and the work ready LED does not come ON.
If the clamp completion signal from the setup side jig No. 1 goes OFF when the work ready
LED is ON, the work ready LED goes OFF.

• If M60 is specified while the clamp completion signal from the jig No. 1 in the machine is
OFF, the APC cycle does not start and the following alarm occurs.
2714 Alarm B APC M command 11

• When the jigs No. 1 in the machine and at the setup station are both clamped, the interlock
permits APC manual operation using the 1 STEP ADVANCE button and 1 CYCLE button
on the flat panel.
If the clamp completion signal from either of the jigs No. 1 is OFF, the above APC manual
operation is disabled.
If APC manual operation by the flat panel (1STEP ADVANCE or CYCLE button) is dis-
abled, the corresponding LED goes OFF.

Note
If APC is not located in the ready position (APC sequence No. 1 or 11), no interlock is activated for
APC operation.
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4. Jig High Lower Pressure Switching (Optional)

The jig clamping pressure can be switched when “1” is set at the following parameter:

MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-3 Chuck/Seated Condition Monitor/Tailstock

27 Chuck pressure can be switched between high and low.
0 .... Changeable
1 .... Not changeable

4-1. Jig High-Low Pressure Switching Commands

4-1-1. Jig High-pressure Clamp Command

In response to the pushbutton command, M148 command, or jig clamp command from the robot or
loader, the NC issues the high-pressure clamp command.

(1) Jig high-pressure clamp command in the jig unclamped state

• Machine side jig

When M148 command is issued with the jig No. 1 in unclamped state, the NC clamps the
No. 1 jig on the machine side at high pressure.

• Setup side jig

When a pushbutton command or jig No. 1 clamp command from robot or loader is used
with the jig No. 1 in unclamped state, the NC clamps the No. 1 jig on the setup side at high
pressure.

(2) Jig high-pressure clamp command in the Jig low-pressure clamped state

• Machine side jig

When M148 command is issued with the jig No. 1 in low-pressure clamped state, the NC
switched from low pressure to high pressure.

• Setup side jig

The NC does not change the clamping pressure.

4-1-2. Jig High-pressure Unclamp Command

The NC does not issue a high-pressure command in response to the pushbutton command, M149
command, or jig unclamp command from the robot/loader.

Jig high-pressure unclamp command

• Machine side jig

The NC unclamps the jig No. 1 on reception of M149 command.

• Setup side jig

The NC unclamps the jig No. 1 at high pressure on reception of pushbutton command or jig
No. 1 unclamp command from the robot loader.
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4-1-3. Jig Low-pressure Clamp Command

An M command (M385) for clamping the machine side jig No. 1 at low pressure is newly added so
that the NC issues the low-pressure command on reception of jig No. 1 clamp command.
* There is no command for clamping the setup side jig No. 1 at low pressure.

Simultaneously
M code Description with or after axis Machine lock Sequence restart
movement
M385 Jig No. 1 low-pressure Simultaneously Immediate answer Immediate answer
clamp command with no motion with no motion

[Interlock conditions: when this command is issued]

- The interlock conditions are the same with those for M148 command.

[Answer condition]
- Jig No. 1 low-pressure clamp completion signal is used as an answer.

[Operation time reducing function]

M385, M301 ..... Answer is returned before confirmation of jig No. 1 low-pressure clamp com-
pletion
M302 ..... Answer is returned after the above confirmation.

(1) Jig low-pressure clamp command in jig unclamped state

If M385 command is issued when jig No. 1 on machine is unclamped, the NC clamps machine
side jig No. 1 at low pressure.

(2) Jig low-pressure clamp command in jig high-pressure clamped state

When M385 command is issued when the jig No. 1 on the machine side is clamped at high
pressure, the NC changes the machine side jig No. 1 pressure to low pressure.
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4-2. Operation

4-2-1. High-pressure Clamp/Unclamp Operation of Jigs

(1) Jig high-pressure clamping (for jigs in the machine and at setup station)
On reception of jig No. 1 high-pressure clamp command, the NC turns OFF the jig No. 1
unclamp SOL and turns ON the jig No. 1 clamp SOL. At this time, the NC also turns OFF the
low-pressure SOL.

When the jig No. 1 unclamp confirmation LS is turned OFF and the jig No. 1 clamp confirmation
LS is turned ON, the NC waits for the time set for the work clamp confirmation timer (described
later) before judging that the jig No. 1 high-pressure clamping is completed.

If, however, the jig No. 1 clamp confirmation LS is OFF for over 0.5 second after completion of
the jig No. 1 high-pressure clamp, the NC does not judge that the jig No. 1 high-pressure clamp-
ing is completed.

(2) Jig high-pressure unclamping (for jigs in the machine and at setup station)
On reception of jig No. 1 high-pressure unclamp command, the NC turns OFF the jig No. 1
clamp SOL and turns ON the jig No. 1 unclamp SOL.
If the low-pressure SOL is ON at this time, the NC turns OFF the low-pressure pressure SOL in
0.3 second.

When the jig No. 1 clamp confirmation LS is turned OFF and jig No. 1 unclamp confirmation LS
comes ON, the NC waits for the time set for the unclamp confirmation timer before judging that
the jig No. 1 high-pressure unclamping is completed.

4-2-2. Low-pressure Clamping Operation of Jigs

(1) Jig low-pressure clamping (only on machine side)
On reception of jig No. 1 low-pressure clamp command, the NC turns OFF the jig No. 1
unclamp SOL on machine side and turns ON the low-pressure SOL on machine side.
At this time, the NC turns ON the low-pressure SOL on the machine side.
* There is no command for clamping the setup side jig No. 1 at low pressure.
If the following conditions are all met for the time set at the low-pressure work clamp confirma-
tion timer, the NC judges that the jig No. 1 low-pressure clamping is completed.
- Jig No. 1 unclamp SOL OFF/Jig No. 1 clamp SOL ON
- Jig No. 1 low-pressure SOL ON
- Jig No. 1 unclamp confirmation LS OFF
- Jig No. 1 clamp confirmation LS ON
If, however, the jig No. 1 clamp confirmation LS is OFF for more than 0.5 second after comple-
tion of jig No. 1 low-pressure clamp, the NC judges that the jig No. 1 low-pressure clamping is
not completed.
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4-2-3. Parameters

Low-pressure work clamp confirmation timer

MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-3 Chuck, seated confirmation, Tailstock

30 Low-pressure work clamp confirmation timer
Command: SET, ADD
Initial value: 0
Minimum value: 0
Maximum value: 6000
Unit: 10 ms

4-2-4. Special State

(1) Low-pressure SOL

• The solenoid status remains active after alarm A, power save, reset, or mode reset.

4-2-5. Jig Clamp/Unclamp Completion

(1) Jig No. 1 clamp completion
For high-pressure clamping: On reception of the jig No. 1 high-pressure clamp completion sig-
nal, the NC judges that the jig No. 1 has been clamped.
For low-pressure clamping: On reception of the jig No. 1 low-pressure clamp completion signal,
the NC judges that the jig No. 1 has been clamped.

(2) Jig No. 1 unclamp completion

On reception of the jig No. 1 high-pressure unclamp completion, the NC judges that the jig No.
1 has been unclamped.
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5. Work Seated Confirmation (Optional)

The NC checks if a workpiece is securely mounted in the jig installed in each of pallet A and pallet B
at the setup station and in the machine.

5-1. Work Seated Confirmation Command for Setup Station

(1) When the seated condition confirmation ON switch is not provided
If the seated condition confirmation ON switch is not provided, work seated condition monitor
ON/OFF with the following parameters
MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-1 Chuck/Work Seated Confirmation/Tailstock
12 Work seated confirmation monitor is turned ON when the WORK READY push-
button is pressed.
0 .... Turns OFF the work seated condition monitor.
1 .... Turns ON the work seated condition monitor by depression of the
WORK READY pushbutton.

(2) Seated condition monitor mode

When the WORK READY button is pressed with the seated confirmation switch ON, the seated
confirmation mode is established as described below. In this mode, the NC judges that the work
is properly seated after confirming seated condition.

a. If the WORK READY button is pressed with the seated confirmation switch is ON, the
seated confirmation timer operates for the preset time (described later) and then the NC
enters the setup side jig No. 1 seated confirmation mode.
However, if any of the following conditions is not met, the NC ignores the WORK READY
button.

• The jig at the setup station has been clamped (when a jig is provided and the APC is in
the start position).

• Not in the state of alarm A, power save mode, or in machine lock state.

• System link switch is OFF.

b. The seated confirmation mode goes OFF in any of the following cases.

• Setup side jig unclamp SOL is ON (when a jig is provided)

• Seating error is occurring (with the error LED ON).

• APC is under operation.

• Seated confirmation switch OFF

• System link switch ON

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c. During seated condition monitor mode, the NC always checks the jig No. 1 at the setup sta-
tion for work seated condition.

• Jig No. 1 seated confirmation: ON

→ Work ready: ON (The work ready LED also comes ON.)
Additionally, previous conditions such as door lock confirmation are also checked.

• Jig No. 1 seated confirmation: OFF

→ Seating error LED: ON

d. Even after the work ready LED lights, the NC continues seated confirmation of each jig until
APC operation starts.

• Jig No. 1 seated confirmation OFF for 0.5 second or longer

→ Work ready: OFF (work ready LED also goes OFF.)

• Seating error LED: ON

e. The seating error LED will be turned OFF when

• Seating error reset button is ON.

• Seated confirmation switch is OFF.

(3) Seated confirmation air blow

a. The air is blown when the seated confirmation switch is ON and any of the following condi-
tions is met.

• WORK READY button is ON.

• Storing jig clamp command is ON (when a jig is provided)

(Only when “1” is set at 10. Work seated confirmation air is ON by chuck clamp in MC
USER PARAMETER No. 15-1 Chuck/Work Seated Confirmation/Tailstock).

b. If any of the following conditions is met, the seated confirmation air is turned OFF.

• Seated confirmation switch OFF

• Jig unclamp SOL ON (when a jig is provided and “1” is set at 9. Work seating air is
turned OFF by chuck unclamp in MC USER PARAMTER No. 15-1 Chuck/Work
Seated Confirmation/Tailstock).

c. The seated confirmation air is not turned OFF by APC operation.

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5-2. Seated Confirmation Command issued to the Machine Station

The work seated condition monitor for the jig in the machine is turned ON or OFF by the following M
codes.

M code Description
M340 Work seated condition monitor ON
M341 Work seated condition monitor OFF

[Answer conditions]
- M340 command: Answered immediately
- M341 command: Work seated condition monitor is turned 0FF as an answer.

(1) Seated condition monitor ON

a. If the following conditions are all met when M340 is specified, the NC executes M340 com-
mand and turns ON the seated confirmation air.
- The jig in the machine has been clamped (when a jig is provided)
- APC is not in cycle operation.
- APC is located in start position.
If any of the above conditions is not met, the NC waits the answer and does not turn ON the
confirmation air.

b. After execution of M340, the NC waits until the seated confirmation timer (described later)
elapses, and then enters the seated condition monitor mode. The NC checks work seated
condition of the jig No. 1 in the machine.
Even after checking the seated condition, the NC does not turn OFF the seated confirma-
tion air.
- Jig No. 1 seated confirmation ON
→ Starts constant monitoring of seated condition.
- Jig No. 1 seated confirmation OFF
→ The following alarm occurs.
2736 Alarm B Work clamping error 1

(2) Constant monitoring in the seated condition monitor mode

a. If the jig No. 1 seated confirmation input remains OFF for 0.5 second or longer during spin-
dle rotation in the seated condition monitor mode, the following alarm occurs.
1731 Alarm A Work clamping error 1

b. If the jig No. 1 seated confirmation input remains OFF for 0.5 second or longer during spin-
dle stop under the seated condition monitor mode, the following alarm occurs.
2736 Alarm B Work clamping error 2

c. The seated condition monitor mode remains active even after resetting (or mode reset).
Therefore, seated confirmation air is always ON instead of being turned OFF by reset (or
mode reset).
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(3) Seated condition monitor mode OFF

a. The seated condition monitor mode goes OFF when any of the following conditions is met.
At this time, the seated confirmation constant monitor stops but the seated confirmation air
blow remains ON.
- M341 command
- APC operation start
- Machine side jig No. 1 unclamping command (M149)
- “1” is set at 13. In-machine work seated condition monitor is turned OFF in the MC
USER PARAMETER No. 15-2 Chuck/Work Seated Confirmation/Tailstock.

Remarks: If the seated condition monitor mode goes OFF after setting “1” at the above
parameter, this parameter value turns to “0”.

b. The following parameter makes it possible to turn OFF the seated confirmation air when
seated condition monitor mode is turned OFF.
MC USER PARAMETER No. 15-2 Chuck/Work Seated Confirmation/Tailstock
14 Work seated confirmation air is turned OFF with the seated condition
monitor OFF.
0 .... Seated confirmation air is not turned OFF with the seated
condition monitor OFF.
1 .... Seated confirmation air is turned OFF with the seated condi-
tion monitor OFF.

(4) Seated confirmation air single command

Seated confirmation air of the jig No. 1 in the machine is solely turned ON or OFF by M com-
mand.

a. Seated confirmation air for the jig No. 1 in the machine is turned ON by M342 command.

b. Seated confirmation air for the jig No. 1 in the machine is turned OFF by M343 command.
These M commands, however, are ignored under the seated condition monitor mode and
are answered back immediately.

c. When the seated condition monitor is not active, the confirmation air blow to the machine
side jig can be turned OFF by resetting (or mode reset).
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5-3. Parameters
The following parameter is added for seated confirmation timer. This parameter is used for both in-
machine and setup station jigs.

MC USER PARAMETER No. 15 Chuck/Work Seated Confirmation/Tailstock

8 Seated confirmation timer
Command: SET, ADD
Initial value: 0
Minimum value: 0
Maximum value: 6000
Unit: 10 ms

5-4. Input/Output from Robot/Loader

(1) Seated confirmation air command (from robot/loader to PLC)

a. While the jig No. 1 seated air command is ON, the NC turns ON the seated confirmation air
blow to the jig No. 1 at setup station.

Jig No. 1 seated

air blow command

Jig No. 1 seated

air blow output
ME61039R0300800200001

b. Command interlock
The above command is valid in any of the following conditions:

• Link mode is selected.

• Not in the state of machine lock, power save mode, or alarm A.

Note
If the seated confirmation air is ON by a work seated confirmation command other than this com-
mand, the air blow output remains ON.

(2) Seated confirmation (from PLC to robot/loader)

a. While the jig No. 1 seated confirmation (PS) at the setup station is ON, the jig No. 1 seated
confirmation (from PLC to robot/loader) is turned ON.
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6. Hydraulic Unit for Jigs

Since a hydraulic unit is mounted for jigs, the NC checks following states:

(1) Confirming normal oil level of hydraulic unit for jigs

If the oil level normal signal is OFF for 3 seconds or longer, the following alarm occurs:
3707 Alarm C Hydraulic oil level low 10

(2) Confirming activation of hydraulic unit for jigs

If the hydraulic unit ON confirmation signal is OFF for 1 second or longer, the following alarm
occurs:
1718 Alarm A Hydraulic unit motor overload 10
However, this NC does not check the motor load for 3 seconds after the hydraulic unit input/out-
put comes ON.

(3) Confirming normal oil pressure of hydraulic unit for jigs

If the hydraulic unit normal pressure signal is OFF for 3 seconds or longer, the following alarm
occurs:
1740 Alarm A Hydraulic pressure low 10
However, the NC does not check the oil pressure for 3 seconds after the hydraulic unit input/
output comes ON.

(4) Confirming normal oil temperature of hydraulic unit for jigs

MC USER PARAMETER No. 15 Chuck/Work Seated Confirmation/Tailstock
33 Normal oil temperature of hydraulic unit for jigs is confirmed.
0 .... Hydraulic unit normal oil temperature is not confirmed.
1 .... Hydraulic unit normal oil temperature is confirmed.
When “1” is set at the above parameter, the NC check the following state:
If the hydraulic unit oil temperature normal signal is OFF for 1 second or longer, the following
alarm occurs:
“3736 Alarm C Hydraulic unit error 11”
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7. Robot Interface

7-1. Link Mode

The NC link mode is ON while the system link is set to ON in automatic operation mode.
When the NC link mode is ON, the “link mode” is established.

7-2. Signal List (Jig-related)

The following lists show the jig-related input/output signals for the robot/loader interface.

Inputs from Robot/Loader to NC

Signal Name Description Signal Level

Jig No. 1 When this signal is ON, the jig No. 1 at the
unclamp com- setup station unclamps.
mand
(iCHUC1) For details, refer to “3. Specification Enabling Jig No. 1 unclamp
Jig Installation” command
Jig No. 1 clamp When this signal is ON, the jig No. 1 at the
command setup station clamps.
(iCHCL1)
For details, refer to “3. Specification Enabling Jig No. 1 clamp command
Jig Installation”
Jig No. 1 seated When this signal is ON, the seated confirma-
confirmation air tion air for the jig No. 1 at the setup station is
command turned ON.
(iWCAI1)
For details, refer to “5. Work Seated Confirma-
tion”. Jig No. 1 seated
confirmation air blow
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Outputs from NC to Robot/Loader

Signal Name Description Signal Level

Jig No. 1 clamp While clamping of the jig No. 1 at the setup sta-
confirmation tion is completed, this signal is ON. Clamping of setup
(oCHCL1) side jig No. 1 completed
For details, refer to “3. Jig Installation Possible
Specification”

Jig No. 1 While unclamping of the jig No. 1 at the setup

unclamp confir- station is completed, this signal is ON. Unclamping of setup
mation side jig No. 1 completed
(oCHUC1) For details, refer to “3. Specification Enabling
Jig Installation”.

Jig No. 1 seated Seated confirmation (PS) for the jig No. 1 at
confirmation the setup station is ON, the jig No. 1 seated Jig No. 1 at setup station
(oWSOK1) confirmation signal is ON. seated confirmation ON

For details, refer to “5. Work Seated Confirma-

tion”.
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7-3. Work State Display

If the robot/loader interface type C is equipped with the work state display function, set “1” at the fol-
lowing parameter.

MC USER PARAMETER No.21-2 Robot/loader interface

13 Work state display function is enabled.
0 .... The work state display function is invalid.
1 .... The work state display function is valid.

When the above parameter is “1” on the robot/loader interface type C, the following signal becomes
ON.

Signal Name Description Signal Level

Work state 1 This signal is turned ON by M311 command.
(oREQ1) (Immediate answer) Cycle start signal
M311 Rising edge
The signal is turned OFF at the rising edge of
the cycle start signal or rising edge during NC
running.
This signal remains active even after NC reset
or power ON/OFF.
Work state 2 This signal is turned ON with M312 command.
(oREQ2) (Immediate answer) Cycle start signal
M312 Rising edge
The signal is turned OFF at the rising edge of
the cycle start signal or rising edge during NC
running.
This signal remains active even after NC reset
or power ON/OFF.
Work state 3 This signal is turned ON with M313 command.
(oREQ3) (Immediate answer) Cycle start signal
M313 Rising edge
The signal is turned OFF at the rising edge of
the cycle start signal or rising edge during NC
running.
This signal remains active even after NC reset
or power ON/OFF.
Work state 4 This signal is turned ON with M314 command.
(oREQ4) (Immediate answer) Cycle start signal
M314 Rising edge
The signal is turned OFF with the rising edge
of the cycle start signal or rising edge during
NC running.
This signal remains active even after NC reset
or power ON/OFF.
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8. Optional Input/Output Bit Table

Input bit

Addr Bit Label Comment

0016 08 iCHCL1 Robot-IF JIG No.1 clamp command
0016 09 iCHUC1 Robot-IF JIG No.1 unclamp command
0016 10 iWCAI1 Robot-IF JIG No.1 seating air blow command
0021 14 iJGUC Unclamp JIG
0021 15 iJGCL Clamp JIG
0022 02 iSERE Seating alarm reset
0022 03 iWSIT Seating detection ON
0022 05 iOUP_b Hyd. Unit oil pressure normal
0022 07 iOUL_b Hyd. Unit oil level normal
0022 04 iOUC_b Hyd. Unit ON confirm
0067 0 iJCLQ1 Jig (chuck) No.1 clamp confirm
0067 01 iJUCQ1 Jig (chuck) No.1 unclamp confirm
0067 02 iJCLLQ1 Jig (chuck) No.1 clamp low press. confirm
0067 03 iJULLQ1 Jig (chuck) No.1 unclamp low press. confirm
0068 10 iJARB Jig (chuck) air blow SB
0068 11 iARBW Robot-IF Jig (chuck) air blow command
0068 12 iWSIA1 Work sit confirm No.1
0068 13 iWSNG1 Robot-IF work sit error No.1

Output bit

Addr Bit Label Comment

0552 0 oJCLY1 Jig (chuck) No.1 clamp SOL
0552 01 oJUCY1 Jig (chuck) No.1 unclamp SOL
0527 02 oJCLF1 Jig (chuck) No.1 clamp fin LED
0552 03 oJCLLY1 Jig (chuck) No.1 low press. SOL
0552 04 oJCLHY1 Jig (chuck) No.1 high press. SOL
0525 08 oCHCL1 Robot-IF JIG No.1 clamp confirm
0525 09 oCHUC1 Robot-IF JIG No.1 unclamp confirm
0529 11 oREQ1 Robot-IF request 1
0529 12 oREQ2 Robot-IF request 2
0529 13 oREQ3 Robot-IF request 3
0529 14 oREQ4 Robot-IF request 4
0553 10 oJARBY Jig (chuck) air blow SOL
0553 11 oJABHL Jig (chuck) air blow LED
0527 05 oWSIA1 A pallet No.1 seating confirm air blow
0553 12 oWSNGH1 Work sit error No.1 LED
0553 13 oWSOKH1 Work sit normal No.1 LED
0525 10 oWSOK1 Robot-IF JIG No.1 seating confirm
0553 14 oWSNG1 Robot-IF work sit error No.1
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SECTION 7 WORK SET ST AUTO DOOR SPEC

SECTION 7 WORK SET ST AUTO DOOR SPEC

1. Description of the Function

The setup station auto open/close commands include the pushbutton commands, M commands,
and the commands sent from the robot/loader.

1-1. Setup Station Door Open/Close command by Pushbutton

(1) The setup station door open command is issued by depression of the set up station door open
pushbutton. The setup station door close command is issued by depression of the set up station
door close pushbutton. Between these commands, the priority is given to the command speci-
fied later.

Note
The pushbuttons are effective irrespective of the operation mode.
The setup station door close pushbutton command is ignored once the door has been closed, and
the setup station door open pushbutton command is ignored once the door has been opened.

(2) Setup station door inching operation by the close pushbutton

The setup station door can be operated in inching mode by depression of the setup station door
close pushbutton. In this case, “1” must be set at the following machine user parameter:
Machine user parameter No. 17 APC
14 Inching is effective when Set-up ST door close
Initial value: 0
0: Disables inching operation for closing the setup ST door.
1: Enables inching operation for closing the setup ST door.
When the above parameter is “0,” the setup station door closes as usual with the pushbutton.
When the above parameter is “1,” the NC issues the door close command to close the door in
inching mode only while the pushbutton is being pressed. If the door close pushbutton is turned
OFF during inching operation, the door close command goes OFF and the door closing opera-
tion stops. The inching operation is effective until the setup station door is completely closed.
The close command is retained by completion of APC door close.
* For completion of the setup station door close, refer to 1-4-2 “Setup Station Door Closing
Operation” in this section.
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[Command effective conditions]

The pushbutton operation is possible only when all the following conditions are met.

• APC cycle is not executed.

• The machine is not in the state of alarm A, power save, or machine lock.

• The APC door open M command is not issued (MACT [33]: 0N).

* If the robot/loader interface type B or type C is selected, the following conditions are added:

• When the system link (iSYLK) is ON, the “Robot-IF retract position iRTRF_b” is ON.
However, if “1” is set at “4. Door move: STANDBY POS. I/L is made ineffective” of the
machine user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F, the robot/loader retract position interlock is
ineffective.

• When the system link (iSYLK) is ON, the setup station door open command (iDROC) and
close command (iDRCS) from the robot/loader are both OFF.

Note

The pushbuttons are effective irrespective of the operation mode.

1-2. Setup Station Door Opening Operation by M Command

M code Description
M33 Setup station door open command

[Command effective conditions]

• APC is in start position.

* If the robot/loader interface type B or type C is selected, the following conditions are added:

• When the system link (iSYLK) is ON, the “Robot-IF retract position iRTRF_b” is ON.
However, if “1” is set at “4. Door move: STANDBY POS. I/L is made ineffective” of the machine
user parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F, the robot/loader retract position interlock is ineffective.

[Answer conditions]
The M33 command is answered when the setup station door is opened completely.
* The M32 command is answered immediately without any operation.

The M33 command is immediately answered if specified when the setup station door is already
open.

[Special conditions]
If the reset button is pressed during execution of M32 command, the NC cancels the command and
turns OFF the setup station door close output.
If the reset button is pressed during execution of M33 command, the NC cancels the command and
turns OFF the setup station door open output.
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1-3. External Signals

By receiving a command from robot/loader, the NC opens or closes the setup station door according
to the rules described below.

[Description of command]
Setup station door open
The Robot-IF APC door open command (iDROC) comes ON, issuing the door open command.
Setup station door close
The Robot-IF APC door close command (iDRCS) comes ON, issuing the door close command.

Between these commands, the priority is given to the command specified later.

[Command effective conditions]

The command becomes effective when all the following conditions are met.

• The machine-robot/loader link mode is selected. (*1)

• The APC is stopped

(The APC cycle is not executed and the APC is in start position.)

• The machine is not in the state of alarm A, power save, or machine lock.

• The APC door open M command is not issued (MACT [33]: 0N).

• “Robot-IF retract position iRTRF_b”

(If “1” is set at “4. Door move: STANDBY POS. I/L is made ineffective” of the machine user
parameter ROBOT LOADER I/F, the robot/loader retract position interlock is ineffective.

(*1) The link mode is established when the automatic mode is selected and the system link
(iSYLK) is ON.
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1-4. Setup Station Door Open/Close Operation

1-4-1. Setup Station Door Open Operation

When the setup station door open command is issued, the NC turns OFF the door lock output. In 0.5
second after the setup station door lock pin IN confirmation goes OFF, the NC turns OFF the setup
station door close SOL and turns ON the door open SOL. This is the end of APC door open opera-
tion.

If the door lock pin IN confirmation fails to go OFF within 3 seconds after the NC turns OFF the door
lock output, the NC generates the following alarm and cancels the setup station open command.

4737 Alarm D Time over

Code: 10 ... Setup station pin OUT is not completed.

The above alarm can be released by the following procedure:

Procedure :

1 Reset (mode reset)

2 Press the APC door open/close pushbutton (except when the M33 is being executed).

3 When the robot/loader interface type B or type C is selected, reissue the APC door open/close
command from the robot/loader (except when the M33 is being executed).

Note

If the above alarm is caused by M33 command, the alarm can be released simply by resetting
(mode reset). The NC does not turn ON the setup station door lock output during the alarm.

1-4-2. Setup Station Door Closing Operation

When the setup station door close command is issued, the NC turns OFF the door open SOL and
turns ON the door close SOL.

The setup station door open confirmation LS goes OFF, the setup station door close confirmation LS
comes ON and the setup station door close SOL comes ON. This is the end of setup station door
close operation.

If, however, the setup station door lock pin IN confirmation comes ON during setup station door
close operation, the NC turns OFF the setup station door close SOL.
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1-4-3. Time Chart

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1-4-4. Time Chart (Door Not Locked)

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1-5. Operation Confirmation

If the confirmation LS is not answered within the parameter-set time after the open/close SOL is acti-
vated with the setup station door open/close command or the door open SOL is activated with the
rubber switch (area sensor), the following alarm occurs.
4737 Alarm D Time over **

Code ** ... 11 Door opening is not completed

12 Door closing is not completed

Machine user parameter No. 12 Door

1 Door open/close watching timer
Command: SET, ADD
Initial value: 0
Minimum value: 1
Maximum value: 600
Unit: 0.1 sec

Note
if “0” is set at this parameter, the maximum value “600” is set.
The parameter screen shows “600”.

The above alarm can be released by the following procedure:

Procedure :

1 Reset (mode reset)

2 Press the APC door open/close pushbutton (except when the M33 is being executed).

3 When the robot/loader interface type B or type C is selected, reissue the APC door open/close
command from the robot/loader (except when the M33 is being executed).

Note
If the above alarm is caused by M33 command, the alarm can be released simply by resetting
(mode reset). The NC does not turn ON the setup station door open output.

If the setup station door close confirmation LS is OFF and M60 command the following alarm
occurs:
“4708 Alarm D Safety interlock”
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1-6. Robot/Loader Interface Status Output

The following control is made if the robot/loader interface is provided.

Signal name Description Signal level

Robot-IF APC auto door This signal comes ON when all the following con-
open confirm ditions are met:
oDROP
• Setup station door open SOL oADRO: ON
• Setup station door open LS iAPDO: ON
• Setup station door close LS iAPDC: OFF

Robot-IF APC auto door This signal comes ON when all the following con-
close confirm ditions are met:
oDRCP
• Setup station door close SOL oADRC: ON
• Setup station door close LS iAPDC: ON
• Setup station door open LS iAPDO: OFF
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2. Jam Protective Function

2-1. Structure
• The machine detects a jam by the door using the rubber switch of the front safety door installed
at the door end contacting parts.

• When something is caught, the setup station door state changes from “close” to “open” irre-
spective of the operation mode.

2-2. Description of the Specification

If the front safety rubber switch (area sensor) detects a jam when the setup station door close com-
mand is issued, the following alarm occurs and aborts door close operation.
This alarm is displayed while the pushbutton is being pressed or the setup station door close com-
mand is output from the robot/loader.
4752 Alarm D Door interlock 10
Code 10 ... The safety rubber switch or the area sensor is OFF when the APC door close com-
mand is issued.

Check the front safety rubber switch (area sensor) during setup station door close
operation:

(1) Setup station door operation

• If the front safety rubber switch (area sensor) detects a jam during execution of setup sta-
tion door close operation, the machine stops door close operation and open the door.
When door opening is completed, the machine displays the following alarm. When the
setup station door close pushbutton is pressed or the setup station door close command
(OFFRON) is reissued from robot/loader, this alarm is reset (released) and the machine
performs APC door close operation.
“4752 Alarm D Door interlock 11”
Code 11 ... The safety rubber switch or the area sensor went OFF during APC door
close operation.
If the NC is reset (including mode reset) with the above alarm displayed, the alarm is also
reset (released).
This alarm, being displayed, can be reset (released) by resetting the NC (including mode
reset).
The alarm, being displayed, can be also reset (released) by pressing the setup station door
open button or reissuing the setup station door open command.

Note
The period indicated with “during execution of setup station door close operation” means the time
span from the station door close output ON to the station door close confirmation ON.

• Even if the front safety rubber switch (area sensor) goes OFF after completion of setup sta-
tion door close operation, the machine does not open the door.
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(2) End of setup station door open operation

• The setup station door open operation ends with the setup station door open confirmation
input comes ON.

• During door opening by the safety rubber switch (area sensor), the setup station door open
operation continues until the setup station door open confirmation input comes ON irre-
spective of the manual pushbutton states.
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3. Dual Palm Operation Interlocked with Setup Station Door

Close Operation

3-1. Setup Station Door Close by Dual Palm Operation

3-1-1. Outline

The door close pushbutton is enabled by dual palm operation for the purpose of preventing accident
of getting caught. In this case, the setup station door close pushbutton and the dual palm operation
pushbutton for closing the setup station door are used.

Note

The setup station door open operation can be done by single hand operation (setup station door
open pushbutton only) as in the past.

3-1-2. Command
(1) Manual command
Setup station door close command
The setup station door close command comes ON when all the following conditions are met:
- Setup station door close pushbutton is ON
- Dual palm operation pushbutton for closing the setup station door is ON
- Alarm 4728 is not occurring.
The APC door close command goes ON when either of the following conditions is met:

- Setup station door close pushbutton and the dual palm operation pushbutton are OFF
- Alarm 4728 is occurring.

[Command enabling conditions]

Dual palm operation is independent of NC operation mode.
If the time difference in input timing between the door close pushbutton and the door close dual
palm operation pushbutton exceeds 1 second, the following alarm occurs.
4728 Alarm D Dual palm operation *
Code 1 : In the state where both signals are OFF, it takes over 1 second from the time
one signal comes ON until the other signal comes ON.
2 : In the state where both signals are ON, it takes over 1 second from the time
one signal goes OFF until the other signal goes OFF.
This alarm is released when both pushbutton inputs go OFF.

3-1-3. Operation Control

On receiving the setup station door close command, the setup station door open SOL goes OFF and
the setup station door close SOL comes ON.
If the APC door close command goes OFF when the setup station door close LS is OFF, the NC
turns OFF the setup station door close SOL and turns ON the setup station door open SOL.
If the APC door close command goes OFF when the setup station door close LS is ON, the NC turns
OFF the setup station door open SOL and keeps ON the setup station door close SOL.
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4. Optional Input/Output Bit Table

Input bit

Addr Bit Label Comment

0057 0 iAPCL APC door close SB
0057 01 iAPCL2 APC door close SB2
0057 02 iAPOP APC door open SB
0057 03 iRBAPC APC door safety rubber switch
0056 12 iAPDO APC door open SQ
0015 05 iAPDC APC safty door close SQ
0015 06 iAPDL APC door lock pin confirm SQ

Output

Addr Bit Label Comment

0527 01 oADRC Automatic door close
0527 0 oADRO Automatic door open
0522 13 oSDLK APC door lock Schmersal
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SECTION 8 SEMI-DRY COOLANT UNIT

SECTION 8 SEMI-DRY COOLANT UNIT

This section describes the operation and behavior of a semi-dry unit (Bluebe EcoBooster EP Series).

1. Semi-Dry Coolant

1-1. Related Commands

The semi-dry coolant discharge can be specified with “the M code command and RT command in
the same block” or “manual operation”.
Regardless of whether the command is given with M code or by manual operation, the last-specified
command remains effective.

1-2. M Code Command and RT Command in the Same Block

1-2-1. M Code Commands

During/after axis During machine

M code Description Sequence restart
movement lock
During axis move- Immediate answer Immediate answer
M285 Semi-dry coolant ON
ment without action without action
Immediate answer Immediate answer
M09 Semi-dry coolant OFF After axis movement
without action without action

1-2-2. RT Command

On receiving an RT command, the machine turns ON and OFF the pump-driving solenoid valve and
supplies oil by the amount required for the purpose of machining.
The pump ON/OFF intervals (pump operation frequency) can be specified in 10 steps.

Command Format

Specify the RT command by entering RT=* (*: an integer between 1 and 10 inclusive) in the block
which includes M285 in the part program.
The larger is the RT command value, the more frequent is the pump operation. This results in
increase in the oil supply amount.

[Example command format]

M285 RT=4

Improper Command Alarm

If the RT value is less than 1 or larger than 10, the following alarm occurs and retains the RT
command specified before occurrence of the alarm.

Alarm B 2784 Data word: RT*

Code*: Improper command value in hexadecimals
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1-2-3. Pump Operation

When the RT command is normally executed (without alarm 2874) by oil mist ON signal, the
machine turns ON and OFF the oil mist unit according to the RT command.
The initial RT command value is “4”.
When the power is turned OFF and then ON, the RT value becomes the value specified last.

1-2-4. Pump Operation Timing at Each RT Setting

The diagram below shows the pump ON/OFF timing at each RT value.

RT=4 (Pump operation frequency: once per second)

0.5 sec 0.5 sec

1 sec 1 sec 1 sec 1 sec

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Pump operation Pump operation Pump operation Pump operation

RT command
times/sec frequency ON/OFF time intervals
1 0.25 Once in 4.00 sec 2 sec 4 sec
2 0.33 Once in 3.00 sec 1.5 sec 3 sec
3 0.50 Once in 2.00 sec 1 sec 2 sec
4 1.00 1.00 time in 1.00 sec 500 ms 1 sec
5 1.50 1.50 times in 1.00 sec 333 ms 670 ms
6 2.00 2.00 times in 1.00 sec 250 ms 500 ms
7 2.50 2.50 times in 1.00 sec 200 ms 400 ms
8 3.00 3.00 times in 1.00 sec 167 ms 333 ms
9 4.00 4.00 times in 1.00 sec 125 ms 250 ms
10 5.00 5.00 times in 1.00 sec 100 ms 200 ms
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1-3. Manual Operation

Press the [MIST] switch on the additional panel, and press [F3] (SEMI DRY THRU). The machine
discharges semi-dry coolant. The pump operation frequency conforms to the RT value specified
last.
Manual operation is not affected by the selected NC operation mode.

MIST

Additional panel
switch MIST

Oil-Mist Manual Operation Screen

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1-4. Temporary Stop of All Coolants

The ALL COOLANTS OFF button on the flat panel is used to temporarily stop or restart discharging
all the coolants.

15

ALL COOLANTS OFF button

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• When the above panel button is pressed, the machine turns off the semi-dry coolant output.
When this button is pressed again, the machine restarts discharging the semi-dry coolant.

• If the semi-dry coolant ON command is issued when all the coolants are stopped, the machine
ignores the command. In this case, press the ALL COOLANTS OFF button and then issue the
semi-dry coolant ON command.
* If the semi-dry coolant OFF command is issued before canceling the temporary stop of all
the coolants, the machine does not output the semi-dry coolant even if the ALL COOLANTS
OFF button is pressed.

• The coolant temporary stop ON/OFF state is backed up, and the last command remains
effective after the power is re-supplied.
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1-5. Linkage with Chip Conveyor

When “1” is set at the following parameter, the machine rotates the internal conveyor in forward
direction while the semi-dry coolant signal is ON.

Machine User Parameter COOLANT

Chip conveyor turn on with dry coolant
0: Chip conveyor is not linked with dry coolant.
42
1: Chip conveyor is linked with dry coolant.
Initial value: 0

1-6. Semi-Dry Unit Low Level Alarm

The following alarm occurs if the oil mist unit level normal signal kept OFF for three seconds or
longer during activation of the semidry coolant unit.

3728 Alarm C Oil mist unit 2

Code 2-> The oil mist level normal signal kept OFF for more than three seconds when an oil mist
command was issued.
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SECTION 9 TOOL BREAKAGE DETECTION IN MAGAZINE

SECTION 9 TOOL BREAKAGE DETECTION IN MAGA-

ZINE

1. Outline
Perform the tool breakage detection on the returned tool after changing the tool to shorten the non-
cutting time. Execute the command with the following procedures.

(1) Tool breakage detection execution M command

Store the tool breakage detection execution command for the spindle tool (active tool).
Execution of this command does not cause any machine operation.

(2) Tool change M command

Change the tool. The tool breakage detection is performed while changing the tool.

(3) Tool breakage detection result confirmation M command

The machine needs to stop the part program when it judges that the tool breakage occurred at
the previous process after tool change.
Therefore, the machine performs the tool breakage detection with this command before starting
the next process.

2. Operation Method

2-1. Tool Breakage Detection Execution Command

The tool breakage detection start command for the spindle tool (active tool) is stored with the follow-
ing M command.

M388 Breakage detection execution

The tool breakage detection is not performed with only this command. This command becomes
effective when the M06 command (tool change command) is executed and the tool breakage detec-
tion is performed while changing the tool.

(1) This command becomes effective in automatic or MDI operation mode. This command cannot
be effective when the machine is locked.
This command is also ignored when the sequence returns.

(2) This command is cleared when the NC is reset or the power is turned OFF.

(3) When there is no spindle tool while performing this command (active tool number is “0”), the fol-
lowing alarm appears. In this case, the machine continues operating.
2764 Alarm B Tool breakage detection 7
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2-2. Tool Breakage Detection Result Confirmation Command

The machine determines that whether or not there is a breakage on the tool with the following M
command.

M389 Tool breakage detection result confirmation

When the tool breakage is not detected at the previous process, it answers back and moves to the
next block by executing this command.
When the tool breakage is detected at the previous process, the following alarm appears.
2764 Alarm B Tool breakage detection *
* 1: Tool breakage is detected.
2: Tool length is too long.
3: The tool breakage sensor does not touch a tool.

(1) This command becomes effective in automatic or MDI operation mode. This command cannot
be effective when the machine is locked.
This command is also ignored when the sequence returns.

(2) This command is cleared when the NC is reset or the power is turned OFF.

(3) When there is no spindle tool while performing this command (active tool number is “0”), the fol-
lowing alarm appears. In this case, the machine continues operating.
2764 Alarm B Tool Breakage Detection 4

2-3. Tool Breakage Detection Result Confirmation Screen

You can check the tool breakage detection result and the tool length.

Procedure :

1 Select the auto, MDI, or manual operation mode.

2 Select [F8] (DISPLAY CHANGE) from the function menu to display the display change pop-up
window.
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3 Select PLC TOOL BREAKAGE INFORMATION from the pop-up window, and select [F8]
(CLOSE).

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Tool No. : The number of the tool that the breakage detection is per-
formed.
Tool Length (expected value) : Tool length offset value configured to the above tool number.
Permissible error : When the measured value is within the tool length offset val-
ue ± permissible error, the machine determines that the
breakage is not detected on the tool.
Tool Length (measured value) : Measured tool length
Breakage detection cycle : When the tool breakage detection execution command
(M388) is generated, “VALID” appears on the display. When
there is no command, the “INVALID” appears on the display.
Decision : When the decision is made after detecting the breakage,
one of the following results appears on the display.

Decision
OK The measured value is within the tool length offset value ± permissible error.
NG (short) The measured value is shorter than the permissible error. The machine
determines that there is a breakage on the tool.
NG (long) The measured value is longer than the permissible error. Check that there
is no error on the tool and the tool length offset value.
NG (no contact) The sensor failed to touch the tool. Check the tool length offset value.

ATC Sequence No. : ATC Sequence No.

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You can check the parameter setting value and the movement command value for the calculated
sensor by pressing [P ↓] or [P ↑] on the display shown in the previous page.

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Parameters : Parameter values configured in parameter mode

Positions : Command value for the sensor calculated with the parameter and the tool
length offset value
Sensor : Check the status (ON/OFF) of the sensor.
Sequence No. : Tool breakage detection sequence number
Active tool : Active tool number
Next Tool : Next tool number
Return Tool : Return tool number
ATC SEQ. NO. : ATC sequence number

2-4. Correcting NG Tool Data

If a defect or breakage is detected on a tool, the tool is registered as the NG tool.
The tool registered as the NG tool cannot be used as it is.
This subsection describes how to remove the NG tool data.

Procedure :

1 Remove the cause by which the tool is judged as an NG tool.

• Change the tool.

• Correct tool length offset data if it is wrong.

2 Reset the NG tool registration list with the tool life management function.
Refer to “Resetting Tool Life Data” of the TOOL LIFE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION in the SPE-
CIAL FUNCTIONS MANUAL for how to reset the NG tool registration with the tool life manage-
ment function.
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2-5. Precautions
(1) The tool number and the tool length offset data number must be the same.

(2) When the ATC operation is interrupted, the machine does not activate the breakage detection
even if it is restarted.

(3) When the tool detection is interrupted, the breakage result is not reflected even if the machine is
restarted.

2-6. Tool Breakage Detection Example

The tool breakage detection is included in the tool change operation and the tool attached to the
spindle is measured while returning it to the magazine.
This section shows the operation example in the automatic or MDI operation mode.
Tool breakage detection is impossible in the manual operation mode.
T (n) and T (n1) indicate the next tool command.

Programming the tool breakage detection cycle in the part program

: Machining process for the tool to be measured

M388
M6
T(n)
:
M389
: Machining process with the next tool
M02

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M388 : After performing the machining with the tool to be measured, this command is assigned
before the tool change M6 command.
M389 : This code must be assigned before the coolant block since it does not receive the answer
until the measurement is completed.
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Performing only the tool breakage detection in the automatic operation mode

T(n)M6 Attach the tool, which is to be measured, to the spindle.

M63 Empty pot call command for returning the active tool
M388
M6
M389
M02

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The above example measures the tool having the tool number (n) in the magazine.

Procedure :

1 Attach the tool (n) to the spindle.

2 Call an empty pot for returning the active tool to the magazine.

3 Execute the tool breakage detection command.

4 Execute the tool change command. The tool breakage detection is performed.

5 Check the measured value. If an error occurs, an alarm activates.

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Create the following program when consecutively measuring tools in the magazine pot.

T(n1)M6 Attach the tool, which is to be measured, to the spindle.

T(n2) Call the tool to be measured.
M388
M6 T (n1) → T (n2)
M389 Check the measured value of the tool (n1).
T(n3)
M388
M6 T (n2) → T (n3)
M389 Check the measured value of the tool (n2).
:
M389
M63
M388
M6
M389
M02

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Performing only the tool breakage detection in MDI mode

Procedure :

1 Execute “T (n) M6” and attach the tool, which is to be measured, to the spindle.

2 Execute “M63” (no next tool in the ATC).

Call another tool with T command if needed.

3 Execute “M388”.

4 Execute “M6”.

5 Execute “M389”. If an error occurs, an alarm activates.

Repeat steps 2 to 5 when consecutively measuring another tool.

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3. Parameters

3-1. Screen for Tool Breakage Detection in Magazine

You can configure the parameters relating to the operations of the sensor and the conditions for
breakage detection. However, you are not normally required to change this setting.

Procedure :

1 Select the parameter setting mode.

2 Select [F8] (DISPLAY CHANGE) from the function menu to display the display change pop-up
window.

3 Select TOOL BREAKAGE DETECTION IN MAGAZINE from the pop-up window, and then
select [F8] (CLOSE).

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A Datum Position : Set the position of the magazine when the origin position of the sen-
sor is set to 0.
The direction from the datum position to the origin position is the
positive direction for the sensor to travel.
B Over Distance : The sensor travels from the tool length offset value to the over dis-
tance with the over distance override.
When the sensor does not touch the tool after it reaches the position
set in the over distance, the tool is detected as a NG tool.
C Permissible Error : If the error is larger than the permissible error when comparing the
tool length offset value with the tool length measured value, the tool
is detected as a NG tool.
D Approach Distance : The sensor travels to the position, which is set in the approach dis-
tance and not longer than the tool length offset value, with the speed
set in the approach distance override.
Override : Set the feed override to each position. The sensor travels at 30 m/
min when the override is 100%.
The sensor travels at approximately 0.6 m/min or 4 m/min when it is
2% or 4%, respectively.
Sensor : Check the status (ON/OFF) of the sensor.

3-2. Machine Axis Data Screen

You can set the parameter relating to the sensor drive axis (WA axis) in the following display. How-
ever, you are not normally required to change this setting.

Procedure :

1 Select the parameter setting mode.

2 Select [F8] (DISPLAY CHANGE) from the function menu to display the display change pop-up
window.
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3 Select MACHINE AXIS PARAMETER from the pop-up window, and then select [F8] (CLOSE).

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WA axis

P stroke limit : Set the stroke limit position at the + side.

N stroke limit : Set the stroke limit position at the – side.
Origin : Set the origin position.

Sensor

Magazine pot

Origin Uni-direction

P stroke limit N stroke limit Datum

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SECTION 9 TOOL BREAKAGE DETECTION IN MAGAZINE

4. Alarm Code List

2764 Alarm B Tool breakage detection *
* 1: Tool breakage is detected.
2: Tool is too long.
3: The tool sensor failed to touch the tool.
4: The tool breakage detection result confirmation command is executed without performing
the tool breakage detection.
5: The tool to be gauged has an illegal tool number.
6: Breakage-detected tool has an illegal tool number.
7: The tool breakage detection command is generated even though no tool is attached to
the spindle.
8: The sensor is already ON before performing the tool breakage detection.

[Measures to Take]

1 to 3 : Cheek the tool breakage and confirm tool data.

4 : Check the part program.
5 to 6 : Check the tool number for the tool that is measured.
7 : Attach the tool to the spindle and register the active tool number, and then execute the
tool breakage detection command again.
8 : Confirm that no chip is attached to the proximity switch and cables are not disconnected.
 LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Publication No. Date Edition

5299-E November 2005 1st

5299-E-R1 March 2006 2nd

5299-E-R2 February 2007 3rd

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