Basic coordinate system B-CS

Application

In the basic coordinate system B-CS you define the position and orientation of the workpiece. You determine these values by using a 3D touch probe, for example. The control saves the values in the preset table.

Description of function

Properties of the basic coordinate system B-CS

The basic coordinate system B-CS is a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. Its coordinate origin is the end of the kinematics description.

The machine manufacturer defines the coordinate origin and orientation of the B-CS.

Transformations in the basic coordinate system B-CS

The following columns of the preset table have an effect in the basic coordinate system B-CS:

  • X
  • Y
  • Z
  • SPA
  • SPB
  • SPC

You determine the position and orientation of the workpiece coordinate system W-CS by using a 3D touch probe, for example. The control saves the determined values as basic transformations in the B-CS in the preset table.

Preset management

 
Machine

The machine manufacturer configures the BASE TRANSFORM. columns of the preset table in accordance with the machine.

Note

Note

The machine manufacturer can define additional basic transformations in the pallet preset table.

 
Notice
Danger of collision!
The control may feature an additional pallet preset table, depending on the machine. Values that the machine manufacturer defined in the pallet preset table take effect before values that you defined in the preset table. The control indicates in the Positions workspace whether a pallet preset is active and if yes, which one. Since the values of the pallet preset table are neither visible nor editable outside the Setup application, there is a risk of collision during any movement!
  1. Refer to the machine manufacturer's documentation
  2. Use pallet presets only in conjunction with pallets
  3. Change pallet presets only after discussion with the machine manufacturer
  4. Check the pallet preset in the Setup application before you start machining