A3: Axis Monitoring, Protection Zones
3.2 Axis monitoring functions
3.2.7
Monitoring of the working area limitation
3.2.7.1
General
Function
The "working area limitation" function can be used to limit the traversing range of a channel's
geometry and special axes to a permissible operating range. The function monitors compliance
with working area limits both in AUTOMATIC mode and in JOG mode.
The following versions are available:
● Working area limitation in the Basic Coordinate System (BCS)
The traversing range limits are specified relative to the Basic Coordinate System.
● Working area limitation in the workpiece coordinate system (WCS) or adjustable zero
system (AZS)
The traversing range limits are specified relative to the workpiece coordinate system or to
the adjustable zero system.
The two types of monitoring are independent of each other. If they are both active at the same
time, the traversing range limit which most restricts the access will take effect, depending on
the direction of travel.
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