Maximum number of blocks considered for pre-output of M functions (P-CHAN-00603)

P-CHAN-00603

Maximum number of blocks considered for pre-output of M functions

Description

This parameter sets the configuration of the look-ahead range for the pre-output of M functions (see [FCT-C1]).

Parameter

configuration.path_preparation.m_pre_output_lookahead

Data type

UNS32

Data range

0 … 1000

Dimension

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Default value

10

Remarks

Parameter is available as of the following Builds: V2.11.2040.04 ; V2.11.2810.02 ; V3.1.3079.17 ; V3.1.3107.10

Without an explicit setting, the range is limited by default to 10 NC blocks. This number of blocks may be insufficient for a pre-output of the M function at the desired position if the motion blocks are too short or too many control commands are programmed without any motion. In this case, the M function is pre-output to the maximum known path position and a warning is output.

Parameterisation example:

configuration.path_preparation.function FCT_DEFAULT | FCT_M_PRE_OUTPUT

configuration.path_preparation.m_pre_output_lookahead 15

Programing Example

prg_example

Maximum number of blocks considered for pre-output of M functions

%microjoint4

N01 G00 G90 X0 Y0

N02 G01 F10000

N01 V.G.M_FCT[100].PRE_OUTP_PATH = 28.6 ; in mm

N20 G91 Y1

N21 Y1 ; -> planned M output at Y1.4 mm

N22 Y1

N23 Y1

N39 Y1

; -> real M output due to limitation of the number of blocks

N40 Y1

N41 Y1

N42 Y1

N43 Y1

N44 Y1

N45 Y1

N46 Y1

N47 Y1

N48 Y1

N49 Y1

N50 M100 M26

N99 M30

Limits the pre-output to the maximum look-ahead range (default 10 blocks).
Limits the pre-output to the maximum look-ahead range (default 10 blocks).

Notice

notice

The look-ahead range causes a delay at program start. As a result, only select the number of blocks that are absolutely necessary.