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2.9.2. Connection/disconnection command

2.9.2. Connection/disconnection command

 

In the welding gun change environment, welding gun connection / disconnection is executed in one of two ways; by R code or by the execution of a work program.  When connecting the welding guns, the gun number and the tool number will be changed automatically according to the set value, and when separating the welding guns, the gun number and the tool number will be changed automatically.

 

(1)    R358

 

Welding gun change by R code; used in motor ON state of manual mode (Enable switch ON)

 

Control

Parameter

#1

#2

R358,#1,#2

Meaning

connection / disconnection

Gun Number

Set value

Connection = 1, Disconnection = 0

Welding Gun Number to be changed

Example of usage

R358,1,2 (Connect Gun Number 2)

R358,0 (Separate the gun)

 

(2)   GUNCHNG

 

A function of welding gun change by execution of a work program

 

GUNCHNG ON/OFF,GN=<Gun Number>,DI=<connection complete signal>,

WT=<connection complete wait time>

ON/OFF

ON

Welding gun connection

 

OFF

Welding gun disconnection

 

Gun Number

1~8

Number of welding gun to be connected

Parameters that will be disregarded if GUNCHNG OFF

Connection complete signal

1~4096

Input signal number for mechanical connection complete

Connection complete wait time

<0~5.0> (sec)

Input wait time of connection complete signal

(Unlimited wait if no parameter or 0)