Tchange Macro

**bocko912** · 08-15-2009, 12:08 AM

How do I get to the tool change macro for my P1 ? I need to check it because my Tchanger is not functioning.

**jpawelk** · 08-18-2009, 12:13 PM

The tool change macro is found under the RAM directory on the control. Most likely B:\RAM.

**bocko912** · 08-20-2009, 11:17 PM

Yes, I can see a file 09020 would that be the macro for the tool changer? If so How do I open up that file? or send it to the floppy?. The problem I am having is that my tool changer is not functioning under and M6 command. There are 2 things it will not do and that is homing the tool changer and spindle orient. M20&M19

Thanks john

**jpawelk** · 08-21-2009, 09:01 AM

John,
The tool change macro would not affect a M20 or M19. These M codes are found in the tool change macro however. Try commanding the M codes separately to see what happens. It may possible that the control already thinks your tool changer is at home and/or the spindle is oriented. Look at the diag on the control to help you with this.

**bocko912** · 08-21-2009, 01:31 PM

I have tried the M codes individually in MDI and the only 2 that will not do anything is M20 and M19. M20 should rotate Tchanger till it sees the prox switch for home. It does not do this.Also on my tchange page I have CW and CCW but no home button. M19 will only rotate spindle if you had a RPM programmed into it before but then it will spin at that RPM and not stop. That is why in the tool change macro there is S0M05 before M19. I bought this machine used and it seems someone has been messing with it. I have everthing working but the Tchanger and am stumped at this point.

Thanks John

**bocko912** · 08-21-2009, 07:43 PM

Jason
Here are some screen shots of the Diag. page. I only get 3 pages XYZ F1 F2 F3. even if I put in the access code. Hope this helps let me know.

Thanks john