Siemens SINUMERIK 828D

You can set the following parameters in the "TO unit" window from the tool unit directory:
Parameters Description
Name Designation that is displayed in the tree structure.
Channel number The channel to which the tool unit is assigned.
Tool search Search strategy:
●
Without search strategy
● Active tool
● Shortest way
Empty location search
Search strategy:
● Without search strategy
● First location forwards
● Current location forwards
●
Current location backwards
● Last location backwards
● Symmetric current location
● 1:1 exchange
9.8.4.2 Define buffer locations
Buffer locations are spindles, grippers, loaders and transfer locations. All buffer locations are
managed in an internal
buffer magazine with the number 9998. The number of buffer locations
is defined from the "Magazine" window. The buffer location type is defined from the "Location"
window.
Directory values
You are currently located under the "Active data" → <tool unit> → <buffer> directory in the
"Commissioning" → "NC" →"Tool management" operating area.
You can define the following parameters in the "Magazine" window from the buffer directory:
Parameters Description
Name Designation of the buffer magazine
The designation is displayed in the tree structure.
Magazine number 9998 (cannot be changed)
Locations Number of the buffer locations
Tool management
9.8 Editor for the tool and magazine management
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