Configuring the Tool Accessory Bus
A StepSync controller does not support this accessory.
The optional tool accessories can be factory installed or be installed at a later stage. The accessories are connected to a Tool Accessory Bus. They have small displays as outputs, and buttons as inputs. The functionality is configured from the controller GUI, the web GUI or the ToolsTalk 2 GUI.
The hardware installation of a tool accessory is described in the accessory documentation and in the tool's specific documentation. The configuration parameters that can be accessed from ToolsTalk 2 are described in this documentation.
Select a controller in the Plant structure workspace
.Select the Configurations icon
in the top-side menu bar in the workspace area.The workspace area displays a list of configurations.
Double-click on a configuration row that has Tool configuration in the Type column.
Alternatively, select Add to create a new tool configuration.
Double-click on a configuration to open the selected configuration menu.
The Accessory bus menu shows the possible accessories that can be configured.
Double-click on the selected type to open a shortcut window for the configuration.
Type | Description |
|---|---|
ST selector | A small display and buttons; used to select tasks or programs according to the configuration. |
TLS tag | Tool Location System tag; used to provide output signaling to the operator. |
EHMI | A small display and buttons; used to select tasks or programs according to the configuration. |
Scanner | Installed on the tool and connected to the tool accessory bus. It has one function button that activates the Scanner. |
