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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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,
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Slot Number |
This item is the space on the rack where the I/O
module is connected. To change the slot number value,
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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,
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Polarity |
This item is indicates whether signals are of NORMAL
or INVERSE polarity. To set the polarity,
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Complementary |
This item indicates whether signals are controlled
as complementary pairs. To set complementary pairs,
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