Rockwell Automation 8520-ARM2 9/Series CNC AMP Reference Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 592)

Adaptive Feed & Depth Parameters
Chapter 32
32-6
Configure an adaptive depth probe by first creating a normal linear axis
using the F2 [Configure Axis] option. Name the axis using F2 [Name
Axis] option. This adaptive depth axis must be configured after all
physical axes including any deskew axis slaves but before any spindles.
For example:
Axis [1] : X - linear 4 Axis Digital (1394) Digital (1)
Axis [2] : Y - linear 4 Axis Digital (1394) Digital (2)
Axis [3] : Z - linear 4 Axis Digital (1394) Digital (3)
Axis [4] : U - rotary 4 Axis Digital (1394) Digital (4)
Axis [5] : V - linear 4 Axis Digital (1394 Digital (5)
Axis [6] : V - linear 4 Axis Digital (1394 Digital (6)
Axis [7] : W - linear 4 Axis Digital (1394) Position (7)
Axis [8] : S - spindle 4 Axis Digital (1394) Position (8)
Axis [9] : A - unfitted None None (9)
Axis [10] : B - unfitted None None (a)
Axis [11] : S - unfitted None None (b)
Axis [12] : S - unfitted None None (c)
Axis [13] : S - unfitted None None (d)
Axis [14] : S - unfitted None None (e)
Axis [15] : S - unfitted None None (f)
Normal Axes
Deskew Axes
Spindle
Adaptive Depth Probe
Servo Parameters for the Adaptive Depth Probe
In the servo parameter groups the following servo parameters must be
configured as described in the table below for the adaptive depth probe
axis. The adaptive depth probe axis is not the same axis as the controlling
axis configured on page 32-9.
Important: Other servo parameters not listed in this table must be set
identically to the adaptive depth controlling axis (the axis the probe is
physically riding on). We recommend copying the controlling axis into the
adaptive depth axis (using the [F2] Copy Axis Option) before setting any
other servo parameters for the adaptive depth probe.
Use of gear ranges on the probe position feedback parameters is not
supported. The probe feedback is designed to be a device mounted directly
on the machine slide, in parallel with axis motion. No gearing can be
present between the axis motion and probe feedback.
Important: You can not configure an adaptive depth probe in conjunction
with an auxiliary feedback device (additional encoder for position loop).
An axis with the adaptive depth probe can only have the primary feedback
device and the adaptive depth probe.