600-0309

Access Tool Table

Press MOD key, select 'Tables' and open TOOL.T table to verify tool assignments.

Use F3 to toggle between different table views for better visibility

Verify Tool Pocket Assignment

Check column 'P' (pocket number) for the selected tool matches the physical turret position where tool is loaded.

Ensure spindle is stopped before making any tool table changes

Update Tool Table

Correct the pocket number entry or remove the tool definition if tool is not physically present.

Use CTRL+A to select all and verify no duplicate pocket assignments exist

Reset Tool Management

Execute M06 T0 to reset tool changer, then test with correct tool call.

Verify turret rotation direction and homing before testing

Access Machine Parameters

Press MOD key, enter machine parameters with appropriate access level, navigate to MP7440 series.

Parameter changes require proper authorization level and machine restart

Verify Turret Position Count

Check MP7440 matches actual number of tool positions on physical turret (typically 8, 12, or 20 positions).

Cross-reference with machine documentation for exact turret specifications

Check Tool Change Parameters

Verify MP7441 (tool change mode) and MP7442 (turret direction) are correctly configured for your turret type.

Incorrect direction parameter can cause mechanical damage during tool change

Perform Turret Calibration

Execute turret homing sequence through PLC or use machine-specific calibration cycle to re-establish position reference.

Document original parameter values before making changes

Check Current Tool Status

Press POS key and verify 'T ACT' (actual tool) matches the physical tool in spindle.

Compare with 'T PROG' (programmed tool) to identify discrepancies

Reset Tool Change Status

Execute M06 T0 to return current tool to turret and clear tool change status registers.

Ensure adequate clearance for tool change movement

Verify Turret Position Feedback

Check PLC status for turret position encoder feedback and compare with expected position.

Use machine diagnostic screens to monitor real-time turret position values

Re-establish Tool Reference

Manually jog turret to known tool position and execute tool reference cycle if available.

Verify no tools are damaged or missing before proceeding

Access PLC Diagnostics

Enter PLC diagnostic mode through MOD menu and check tool change related markers and inputs.

Look for tool presence sensors and turret position confirmation signals

Verify Tool Presence Sensors

Check physical tool presence sensors in turret pockets are functioning and providing correct feedback to PLC.

Clean sensors may be required - use appropriate cleaning materials only

Test Turret Position Logic

Manually step through turret positions and verify PLC correctly identifies each position and tool presence.

Document which positions show incorrect feedback for PLC programmer reference

Reset PLC Tool Arrays

Clear PLC tool tracking arrays if available, or cycle machine power to reset tool management logic.

Power cycling will lose current program position and require re-homing