Tool safety zone with version 8

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Matt Quarles
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Tool safety zone with version 8

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We just had our big pattern cutting machine upgraded with version 8 and it has been running fine. Today I'm trying to run a pattern on the V-table and it moves over to start cutting and then goes into e-stop. I'm getting a message that is saying toolchange safety zone violation. Any ideas on a setting to change for this toolchange safety zone??
Ryan Hochgesang

Re: Tool safety zone with version 8

Post by Ryan Hochgesang »

Matt,

I would like for you to check the following input status in your Maintenance Screen:

Input 23 should be OFF and Input 24 should be ON, Unless a toolchange is
in process. It seems that your machine thinks the toolchange door is
open.
Ryan Hochgesang

Re: Tool safety zone with version 8

Post by Ryan Hochgesang »

Matt,

Thanks for the email updating me on your status since communications yesterday, just let us know if you need anything else.

Resolution:

"I shut the machine down last night. Then I blew out the electrical
connector on the tool door and reseated the connector. It is running
now."
Matt Quarles
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Re: Tool safety zone with version 8

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Replaced the tool door switch also.
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