I/O TOOL DISPENSE/MATERIAL HANDLING TOOL SCREENS


I/O TOOL DISPENSE/MATERIAL HANDLING TOOL SCREENS

1. I/O TOOL DISPENSE/MATERIAL HANDLING TOOL SCREEN

Tool I/O setup allows you to control how the tool functions. Table 1, " Dispense Material Handling Tool Inputs " and Table 2, " Dispense Material Handling Tool Outputs " list and describe the dispense material handling tool input and output signals.

Table 1.  Dispense Material Handling Tool Inputs

INPUT DESCRIPTION

Grippern Open

This item indicates that gripper n is open. n can be 1-4.

Grippern Closed

This item indicates that gripper n is closed. n can be 1-4.

Part Presentn

This item indicates whether the part is grasped by gripper n. n can be 1-4.

Table 2.  Dispense Material Handling Tool Outputs

OUTPUT DESCRIPTION

Open Valven

This item is used by the robot to open valve n. n can be 1-4.

Close Valven

This item is used by the robot to close valve n. n can be 1-4.

Vacuum On

This item turns on the vacuum cup to grasp an object.

Vacuum Blowoff

This item forces air out of the vacuum cup to release an object.

2. I/O TOOL DISPENSE/MATERIAL HANDLING TOOL DETAIL SCREEN

You can set up and configure Dispense and Material Handling Tool I/O from the I/O TOOL Dispense/Material Handling Tool DETAIL screen.

Table 3.  I/O Tool Dispense/Material Handling Tool DETAIL Screen Items

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Digital Inputs/Outputs

This item indicates the range of digital inputs and outputs.

Rack Number

This item is the physical location on which the I/O board or module is mounted. To change the rack number value,
  1. Move the cursor to the Rack Number field.

  2. Type the new value.

  3. Press ENTER.

Slot Number

This item is the space on the rack where the I/O module is connected. To change the slot number value,
  1. Move the cursor to the Slot Number field.

  2. Type the new value.

  3. Press ENTER.

Starting Point

This item is the port number within the sequence of ports on the board or module.

Comment

This item is a text field into which you can type a descriptive comment. To type a comment,
  1. Move your cursor to the appropriate line.

  2. Press ENTER.

  3. Type the comment.

  4. Press ENTER.

Polarity

This item is indicates whether signals are of NORMAL or INVERSE polarity. To set the polarity,
  1. Move the cursor to the Polarity field.

  2. Press F4, INVERSE, or F5, NORMAL.

Complementary

This item indicates whether signals are controlled as complementary pairs. To set complementary pairs,
  1. Move the cursor to the Complementary field.

  2. Press F4, TRUE, or F5, FALSE.