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5.3 Description of the I/O diagnostics
Inputs
Type Name Details
Commands
Park Axis All axes move to their parking position.
Start Program Starts the loaded program.
Start Calibration Starts a calibration cycle.
Status
Remote Lock Locks the Scan in remote control mode.
Program Loading
Select Program 0
3-bit code (0 to 7) for program selection.
Select Program 1
Select Program 2
Load Program Loads (or unloads) the program according to the 3-bit code (0 to 7).
Tailstock + Chuck
Lock Tailstock
Lowers and locks the tailstock. The position and the force are
defined by the program which is loaded.
Unlock Tailstock
Raises and unlocks the tailstock. The position is defined by the
program which is loaded. If there is no program, the tailstock moves
up to the maximum position. **
Close Chuck Closes the pneumatic chuck. *
Open Chuck Opens the pneumatic chuck *
Outputs
Type Name Details
Status
Remote mode “True” state when the Scan is in remote control mode.
Machine Ready
“True” state when the Scan is ready to receive a new command from
the robot (e.g.: unlock tailstock).
Is Calibrated “True” state when the machine has been calibrated.
Is Parked (SW) “True” state when the axes are in parking position.
Is Tailstock Locked
(SW)
“True” state when the tailstock is locked on a part.
Is Tailstock Unlocked
(SW)
“True” state when the tailstock is unlocked. No longer on a part.
Is Chuck Closed “True” state when the pneumatic chuck is closed.
Is Chuck Open “True” state when the pneumatic chuck is open.
Loaded Program
Loaded Program 0 3-bit code (0 to 7) of the currently selected program.