FlexPendant Operators Manual 3HAC16590 ... - Technology

6 Programming and testing6.4.1. Creating a tool6.4 Tools6.4.1. Creating a toolWhat happens when I create a tool?A variable of the type tooldata is created. The variable’s name will be the name of the tool.For more information on data types, see RAPID reference manual - Functions and data types.The new tool has default values for weight etc which must be defined before the tool can beused.Creating a toolThe tool center point of the default tool (tool0) is in the center of the robot’s mounting flangeand with the mounting flange’s orientation.By creating a tool you can define another tool center point.Aen0400000779ATool center point, TCP, for tool0StepAction1. On the ABB menu, tap Jogging.2. Tap Tool to display the list of available tools.142Continues on next page3HAC 16590-1 Revision: B