New tool swap operation parameters
Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
Tool to replace
Tool (*): select the tool to replace.
Click Search icon (
) to select the tool to replace.
In the Tools workspace, select the tool to replace.
Then, click Apply.Next status (*): select from the drop-down list the status to assign to the tool to replace. The options are the following:
Use replacement tool: the tool must not be used on the assembly line. Use the respective replacement tool instead.
In use: in working condition and currently used in production applications
Backup: the tool is not currently used but it is ready to replace an operating tool on the assembly line.
Toolcrib: the tool is stored in the toolcrib. It is waiting for the assignment to a production location depending on the incoming production needs. Do a tool check before a regular usage on the assembly line.
Service/Repair: the tool cannot be used on the assembly line before maintenance is complete. The capability of the tool is verified according to customer’s procedures.
Scrapped/Disabled: the tool is out of order. Do not use it on the assembly line.
Additional statuses already configured by the user in the Application settings page.
The user can configure a default status for the tool to replace in the Application settings page. For further information, refer to Viewing/editing application settings.
If any status other than In use, Backup and Toolcrib is assigned to the tool to replace, joints and controllers linked to the tool will be removed, and the inspections will be disabled.
Current Location: area of the plant where the tool to replace is currently in use. This parameter is automatically filled in after selecting the tool.
Torque range: torque range of the tool to replace. This parameter is automatically filled in after selecting the tool.
Joints: list of the joints linked to the tool to replace. This parameter is automatically filled in after selecting the tool.
Inspections: list of the inspections defined for the tool to replace. This parameter is automatically filled in after selecting the tool.
Replacement tool
Tool (*): add/select the replacement tool.
Do one of the following:Click Add icon (
) to add a new replacement tool.
In the Add Tool dialog box, enter the details related to new replacement tool.
Then, click Save.Click Search icon (
) to select the a replacement tool already configured.
In the Tools workspace, select the replacement tool.
Then, click Apply.
In the Tools workspace, the list of potential replacement tools is automatically filtered accordingly to the following criteria:
Torque range: only tools with a torque range overlapping the one of the tool to replace are shown in the list. This criterion is not editable.
Operating principle: only tools with the same operating principle (e.g.: continuos, pulse, stroke) as the one of the tool to replace are shown in the list. This criterion is not editable.
Status: by default, only tools in Backup or Toolcrib status are shown in the list.
Model: by default, only tools with the same model name as the one of the tool to replace are shown in the list.
Manufacturer: by default, only tools from the same manufacturer as the one of the tool to replace are shown in the list.
To modify the editable filter criteria, click Filter on the top of the Tools workspace and proceed with editing the criteria in the Tools Filter dialog box.
Next status (*): select from the drop-down list the status to assign to the replacement tools. The options are the following:
In use: in working condition and currently used in production applications
Backup: the tool is not currently used but it is ready to replace an operating tool on the assembly line.
Toolcrib: the tool is stored in the toolcrib. It is waiting for the assignment to a production location depending on the incoming production needs. Do a tool check before a regular usage on the assembly line.
Current Location: area of the plant where the replacement tool is currently in use. This parameter is automatically filled in after selecting the tool.
Torque range: torque range of the replacement tool. This parameter is automatically filled in after selecting the tool.
Joints: list of the joints already linked to the replacement tool. This parameter is automatically filled in after selecting the tool.
Inspections: list of the inspections already defined for the replacement tool. This parameter is automatically filled in after selecting the tool.
Keep current data: this parameter determines whether joints, controllers and inspections currently linked to the replacement tool must be kept or not after the tool swap operation. Below are the available options:
Enabled: joints, controllers and inspections remain linked to the replacement tool without undergoing any changes .
Disabled: (default value) joints and controllers are unlinked from the replacement tool, and all the inspections defined for the tool are disabled.
