Display in the tree topology
Machine protection areas are identified by this symbol in the tree topology.
Element values
Parameter Meaning
Name Designation, which is displayed in the tree structure.
Color Selection of the color
Detail level Defines from which detail level the protection area or the protection area
elements are displayed on the user interface.
● Lowest detail level: 0
● Highest detail level: 3
PLC bit Only for pre-activation
● - 1
Not activated
● 0 - 63
Activation of the collision avoidance is controlled using the bit
entered here.
The maximum number of PLC bits depends on MD18897. It can be
a maximum of 64.
Activation
● Activated
Activates the collision avoidance for the protection area.
● Deactivated
Deactivates the collision avoidance for the protection area.
● Preactivated
Activation of the collision avoidance is controlled using the bit
entered into the "PLC bit".
See also
Creating a kinematic chain element (Page 299)
Creating protection areas (Page 303)
14.7.3 Protection area elements
14.7.3.1 Creating protection area elements
To protect machine parts and tools, model a protection area with the following basic bodies:
● Frame or parallel frame
● Box or parallel box
Collision avoidance
14.7 Creating a kinematic structure
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