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Fault 2
If an error occurs during the search process, a menu will appear with the following
prompts:
Search failed
Tries to search again with start point moved 50%RETRY
Continues the program with default search resultRETURN
Sends error to calling routine.RAISE
When RETRY is selected the start point of the search is shifted farther from the
part feature. This may give a good search result in cases where the part feature is
unusually close and the torch is touching the part feature at the beginning of a
normal search.
When RETURN is selected a default search result is used which will include any
preoffset included in the search instruction. A message will be logged in the User
Error Log.
Fault 3
If the torch makes contact with the part before the search begins, the following
menu appears:
GasCup or Wire touching part
Tries to search again with start point moved 50%RETRY
Continues the program with default search resultRETURN
Sends error to calling routine.RAISE
When RETRY is selected the start point of the search is shifted farther from the
part feature. This may give a good search result in cases where the part feature is
unusually close and the torch is touching the part feature at the beginning of a
normal search.
When RETURN is selected a default search result is used which will include any
preoffset included in the search instruction. A message will be logged in the User
Error Log.
Fault 4
If the groove walls are not found when searching for the groove width and location,
the following message appears:
Groove not found
Continues the program with default search result.RETURN
Sends error to calling routine.RAISE
When RETURN is selected a default search result is used which will include any
preoffset included in the search instruction. A message will be logged in the User
Error Log.
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6 RAPID reference
6.1.2 Search_Groove - Find groove width and location
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