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Check current tool status

Press TOOL key, verify current spindle tool number matches T column in tool table. Check if requested tool shows 'L' (length measured) status when it should show clamped position.

Use MOD function to display extended tool information including last known position

Verify tool table consistency

Navigate to Tables > Tool Table, check columns T, NAME, L, R, and PLC status. Look for duplicate tool numbers or conflicting position data.

Never manually edit tool positions without coordinating with machine PLC status

Synchronize tool status

Execute M06 T0 to return current tool to magazine, then update tool table to reflect actual positions. Use PGM MGT > Tool Management if available.

Machine parameter MP7440 controls automatic tool table updates during tool changes

Check PLC tool change status

Access PLC > Status > Tool Changer section. Verify all tool change sequence bits are reset and no intermediate states are active.

Look for stuck M06 completion signals or timeout conditions in PLC diagnostics

Reset tool change sequence

Execute emergency stop, then manual tool change reset via PLC. Navigate to Manual Operation > Spindle functions and perform manual tool release/clamp cycle.

Ensure spindle is stopped and oriented before manual tool operations

Re-initialize tool positions

Use Setup > Tool Measurement > Initialize function to reset all tool positions. Alternatively, execute special cycle 247 (PRESET) to establish known tool reference.

Machine parameter MP7420 defines tool change monitoring timeout values

Identify manually changed tools

Compare physical spindle contents with TNC tool table T0 entry. Check magazine positions visually against tool table position data.

Use machine's tool identification system if equipped to automatically detect tool positions

Update TNC tool positions

Navigate to Manual Operation > Tool Change, select correct tool number and execute proper M06 sequence to register current positions with TNC.

Always use TNC-controlled tool changes rather than manual PLC functions when possible

Verify tool measurement status

Re-measure affected tools using TOOL CALL with measurement cycle. Update L and R values in tool table to ensure complete tool data integrity.

Enable machine parameter MP7450 to require tool measurement after manual tool changes

Check magazine sensor status

Access PLC > Inputs > Tool Magazine section. Verify all position sensors show correct states for occupied/empty positions.

Dirty or damaged proximity sensors are common causes of position detection errors

Test sensor functionality

Manually move magazine to different positions and observe sensor state changes in PLC diagnostics. Clean sensors with appropriate solvent if contaminated.

Use only approved cleaning solvents and ensure machine power is locked out during sensor maintenance

Calibrate magazine positions

Execute magazine homing sequence via Manual Operation > Reference Point Return. Run tool magazine diagnostic cycle if available in machine-specific functions.

Machine parameters MP7460-MP7470 control tool magazine position detection sensitivity