The Broken Tool Detection (BTD) is a feature that captures an image & detects the length of a tool before and after use. With a noticeable difference in length, then ALARM 9300 Broken Tool will be triggered forcing the BTD tab to pop up with before and after images.

This procedure will show how to operate a machine equipped with Broken Tool Detection system.

IMPORTANT: With the machine in service mode, make sure that Setting 430 is set to ON.

 NOTE: For more information on the Broken Tool Detection feature, refer to the Broken Tool Detection - Troubleshooting Guide.

The BTD Calibration page can be found under Diagnostic > Maintenance > BTD Calibration. 

This BTD Calibration page is accessible to all. This tab shows a live feed of the BTD camera—either on the machine's screen by pressing [F1] or on the remote display by pressing [F2]. 

When viewing the camera live feed, this page can also be used to set the Value Region of Interest (ROI) Value. This value sets the size of the area for whatever the camera is detecting by pressing [PAGE UP] or [PAGE DOWN]. This detected area is where the tool is expected to be—try aligning the tool with the center ROI line. 

NOTE: It is important to finalize the camera mounting alignment first, before finalizing the ROI Value. To get the default ROI Value, press [ORIGIN] to return back to a ROI Value of 50%. 

The Tool Table page [1] can be found under Current Commands > Tools > Tool Table.

Under the Tool Table, mark the tools that will be checked with the Broken Tool Detection system by pressing [F2]. Now, the Broken Tool Detection will run on those selected tools before and after use such as a G01 with movement.

NOTE: The Broken Tool Detection system only runs during a tool change within a program (M06), not during manual tool changes [ATC FWD].

Note: The BTD Tab [2] under Current Commands > Tools > BTD will only show up when there is a broken tool detected.

Software 100.25.001.1100 implements tool inspection which takes pictures of the tools once they return to the carousel from the spindle. 

 NOTE: This feature is only compatiable on machines with a 19 inch pendant.

This feature uses the BTD system to activate. 

To activate Broken Tool Detection and Tool inspection, press [SETTING] then search "430".

Press the right arrow key to toggle BTD + Tool Inspection [1]. 

Additional information for this setting can be found under the Setting 430 - Enable - Broken Tool Detection page. 

The Tool Table page [1] can be found by pressing [CURRENT COMMANDS] then navigating to Tools > Tool Table.

Press [INSERT] to display the image of the selected tool.

Alternatively, select [F2] to capture an image of the tool. 

Pressing [F3] will capture images of all tools, including the tool loaded into the spindle, if applicable. 

To display the image of a tool, press [OFFSET] and highlight the desired tool, then press [INSERT] to inspect the tool [1].

To change the status of a tool, press [F2]. This will allow the user to manually change the tool status.

 NOTE: The tool must have the BTD box checked under the Tool Table page. 

The tool inspection page may only hold one image at a time. To clear the image, press [F3]. 

To save an image of a tool to a USB, press [LIST PROGRAM] and navigate to the USB tab [1]. 

 NOTE: You must have a USB to save captured images. 

Press [F4] > Backup Machine and deselect all boxes except Tool Inspection Images [1] by pressing [ENTER].

Press Backup [F4] again to save files to the USB [2].