Siemens SINUMERIK Series Function Manual

M5: Measurement
7.5 Setting zeros, workpiece measuring and tool measuring
Extended Functions
508 Function Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5397-1BP40-3BA1
The following output variables are written for measurement type 11:
Output variable Meaning
$AC_MEAS_TOOL_DIAMETER Tool diameter
7.5.5.3 Measurement of tool lengths with zoom-in function (measurement type 22)
Tool length with zoom-in function
Tool length measurement with zoom-in function ($AC_MEAS_TYPE = 22)
If a zoom-in function is available on the machine, it can be used to determine the tool
dimensions.
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Figure 7-20 Measurement of tool lengths with zoom-in function
The values of the following variables are evaluated for measurement type 22:
Input variable Description
$AC_MEAS_VALID Validity bits for input variables
$AA_MEAS_POINT1[axis] Measuring point 1 for all channel axes
$AC_MEAS_P1_COORD Coordinate system of the measuring point *
$AA_MEAS_SETPOINT[axis] Zoom positions x and z must be specified
$AC_MEAS_SET_COORD Coordinate system of setpoint *
$AC_MEAS_ACT_PLANE Calculated as active plane unless otherwise specified *
$AC_MEAS_FRAME_SELECT Calculated as additive frame unless otherwise specified *
$AC_MEAS_T_NUMBER Calculated as active T unless otherwise specified (T0) *
$AC_MEAS_D_NUMBER Calculated as active D unless otherwise specified (D0) *
$AC_MEAS_TYPE 22
* optional

Siemens SINUMERIK Series Specifications

General

Axes Control	Up to 31 axes
Category	Control Unit
Manufacturer	Siemens
Series	SINUMERIK
Control Type	CNC
Communication Interfaces	Ethernet, USB
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Protection Class	IP20
Power Supply	24V DC
Display	Color TFT LCD