Marposs MIDA Macro Programming – Mitsubishi Systems Chapter

⚠️ Important：each time G31.1/G31.2/G31.3 After triggering，All coordinates are written into the same group #5061~#5063。must notWait for all jumps to be completed and read at once，Must be assigned and saved immediately after each trigger。

Typical application scenarios for multi-stage jumping:

Inner/Outer Diameter Measurement– Calculate the difference between two reverse touches

Keyway/groove width– Touch record on both sides

Step height– measurement of the difference between two Z-planes

Eccentricity detection– Multi angle touch recording position deviation

2.4 Mitsubishi exclusive: variable speed jump (R parameter)

Mitsubishi G31 Support Variable speed jump function，Through R Parameter specifies the retraction speed after triggering：

G31 Z-20. F500 R100 ; Z Axis Down F500，After triggering F100 retract the tool


• R parameter = Trigger the backward blade speed（mm/min）
• Fanuc standard G31 not supportedThis grammar
• This feature is available in Mitsubishi M800/M80 Standard support in the series
• suitable Thin walled components、Precision surface Scenarios that require reducing overshoot after triggering

With Fanuc G31 P4 The comparison：

characteristic	Mitsubishi G31 R parameter	FANUC G31 P4
function	Trigger the backward blade speed	Change direction after triggering
Grammar	G31 X100. F500 R100	G31 P4 X100. F500
compatibility	Mitsubishi Standard Features	Fanuc optional function
Application	Precision surface protection	Multi directional probe retraction

2.5 G31 P1~P4 Multiple jump input selection

Mitsubishi system support G31 的 P1~P4 parameter，Used to select different jump input signals（SKIP1~SKIP4）：

Instruction	signal source	Typical Applications
G31	SKIP (default)	Standard probe triggered
G31 P1	SKIP1	Probe 1
G31 P2	SKIP2	Probe 2
G31 P3	SKIP3	Backup Input
G31 P4	SKIP4	Backup Input

In a multi probe system，Different probes should be configured for different purposes SKIP Input channel。This feature is compatible with Fanuc G31 P Parameter syntax。

2.6 SKIP signal hardware link

Understanding the entire SKIP signal chain can help troubleshoot:

Probe triggered
↓
wireless/Infrared emission ← The probe has a built-in transmitter（Like Marbos VOS/WRS）
↓
Receiver receives signal
↓
PMC input signal（DI 点） ← Determined by electrical wiring
↓
system internal SKIP signal ← By parameters #60001 Control polarity and enable
↓
G31/G37 Command response ← 由 #60001（Position 7 SKP）和 #60002（Position 7 G37）control


key points：

The SKIP signal needs to be correctly mapped to the internal SKIP address of the system in the PMC ladder diagram

Parameter# 60001 (bit 6SKE) controls polarity. If the polarity is reversed, the system will not respond when the probe is triggered. Mitsubishi parameters need to be manually set on the system parameter page (parameter number# 60001, or written through G10L50

Some Mitsubishi systems require additional settings for SKIP signal selection parameters (signal source selection)

2.7 G37 Automatic tool length measurement

G37 It’s a Mitsubishi machining center M Special instruction for automatic tool length measurement of the system，belongs to G31 Upper level application of functionality：

Basic usage:

T01 M06 ; tool change
G90 G00 G54 X0 Y0 ; Position above the tool setter
G43 Z100. H01 ; Establish blade length compensation
G00 Z-50. ; Quickly move to a safe distance above the tool setter
G37 Z-70. F300 ; Z Slow axis downward movement，Automatically write the tool length after contacting the tool setter
G00 Z100. ; retract the tool
M01


execution flow：

Z-axis moves downwards at a speed of F

Tool contact tool setter → SKIP signal triggered

The system records the current position Z coordinate

Automatically calculate and write the tool length value from the current tool’s H compensation number

Mobile Stop

Preconditions:

condition	Explanation	Must be set
Parameter # 60001 bit 7 (SKP)=1	Jump function enabled. Mitsubishi parameters need to be manually set on the system parameter page (parameter number # 60001) or written through G10 L50	✅
parameter #60002 Position 7 (G37)=1	G37 Feature enabled。Mitsubishi parameters need to be displayed on the system parameter page（Parameter Number #60002）Manual setting，Or through G10 L50write	✅
#60010 set value>actual tool distance	Maximum moving distance	✅
#60011 Set a reasonable feed rate	Measure the feed rate	✅
G43 Established（Recommendation）	Blade length compensation benchmark	Suggestion

Attention：Turning system（L 系）中 G37 Different usage，L Series use G36 测 X 轴（radial），G37 测 Z 轴（axial）。

3、 SKIP related parameter configuration table

3.1 Summary Table of Core Parameters

Mitsubishi Systems and G31/G37 The relevant parameters are mainly concentrated in #60000 Series（SKIP Related system parameters）：

Parameter number (position)	meaning	typical value	Explanation
#60001 (bit 6 SKE)	SKIP signal effective polarity	one	0=negative logic (constant high touching low), 1=positive logic (constant low touching high). Mitsubishi parameters need to be manually set on the system parameter page (parameter number # 60001) or written through G10 L50
#60001 (bit 7 SKP)	The jumping function is effective	one	0=Disable G31，1=Enable G31。Mitsubishi parameters need to be displayed on the system parameter page（Parameter Number #60001）Manual setting，Or through G10 L50write
#60002（Position 7 G37）	G37 Automatic blade length measurement is effective	one	0=Disable G37，1=Enable G37。Mitsubishi parameters need to be displayed on the system parameter page（Parameter Number #60002）Manual setting，Or through G10 L50write
#60010	G37 Maximum moving distance	&Actual cutting distance	Unit: μ m (depending on system settings)
#60011	G37 Measure the feed rate	300~500	Unit: mm/min
#1926	CNC IP address	View network configuration	Used for VTS Bridge Ethernet communication

3.2 Detailed Explanation of Parameters

#60001 bit 6 (SKE) – SKIP signal polarity

This is an investigation G31 The most common reason for non triggering issues：

SKE value	Logic	Explanation
0	Negative Logic	When the signal is high, it is considered “not triggered”, and when it is low, it is considered “triggered”
one	positive logic	When the signal is low, it is considered “not triggered”, and when it is high, it is considered “triggered”

Switching method：当 G31 After execution, walk the entire journey without stopping（No trigger），或 G31 Stop as soon as you arrive at the position（false triggering），Should try switching SKE 值。Mitsubishi parameters need to be displayed on the system parameter page（Parameter Number #60001）Manual setting，Or through G10 L50write。

#60001 bit 7 (SKP) – Jump function enabled

SKP value	Status	Explanation
0	Disable	G31 equivalent to G01，No response SKIP signal
one	Enable	G31 Response SKIP signal，Trigger and stop immediately

#60002 Position 7 (G37) — G37 Feature enabled

G37 值	Status	Explanation
0	Disable	G37 Unavailable，Possible alarm during execution
one	Enable	G37 available，Perform automatic tool length measurement normally

#60010 — G37 Maximum moving distance

This parameter is set G37 The maximum distance allowed to move during instruction execution。If the actual distance from the tool to the tool setter is greater than this value，G37 Will trigger an overtravel alarm。

Setting principles:

The value should be slightly greater than the actual distance from the tool to the tool setter (leaving a margin of 5-10 mm)

If the value is too large, it will lose its protective significance (the tool may collide with the tool setter but not trigger it)

The specific unit depends on the system settings (usually μ m or 0.001 mm)

#60011 — G37 Measure the feed rate

setting G37 Feed rate of instructions。This speed should not be too fast（Avoid excessive impact force），It should not be too slow either（affect efficiency）：

Application Scenarios	Suggested speed (mm/min)
Conventional knife alignment	300~500
Precision/small cutting tools	100~200
Quick inspection mode	500~1000

3.3 Parameter Setting Method

Method 1: Set directly through MDI

G10 L50
N60001 R01000000 ; Positional parameter：#60001 Position 7(SKP)=1, Position 6(SKE)=1
N60002 R00000000 ; Positional parameter：#60002 Position 7(G37)=1
G11


Explanation：Mitsubishi M70/M80 Use G10 L50 write parameters，Consistent with Fanuc。Mitsubishi parameters need to be displayed on the system parameter page（Parameter number such as #60001 等）Manual setting，Or through G10 L50write。

The R value in N address is the decimal representation of the bit field. For example, to make # 60001 bit 7=1 and bit 6=1, the bit pattern is01000000(binary), i.e.R01000000:

bit	#7	#6	#5~#0
value	one	one	000000
R represents	R01000000

Method 2: Writing through Macro Programs

#60001 = 01000000 ; Directly assignable (depending on system version)

Method 3: Manually set on the parameter page

Go to Mainte → Params → System Parameters page and edit directly#60001、#60002、#60010、#60011 Waiting for parameters.

3.4 SKIP signal related PMC address

When conducting advanced troubleshooting, it is necessary to understand the addresses of each SKIP signal in PMC (which may vary for different models):

Signal name	Typical PMC address	Explanation
SKIP	X address (determined by parameters)	Basic SKIP input
SKIP1~SKIP4	X address	Optional multi segment SKIP input

The actual address allocation needs to refer to the electrical drawings of the machine tool and the PMC ladder diagram.

4、 Fanuc MIDA macro program ported to Mitsubishi

4.1 Overview of transplant feasibility

The Fanuc MIDA macro program can run directly on Mitsubishi systems or require only minor modifications for the following reasons:

Macro Program	Fanuc version	Mitsubishi version	Difficulty of transplantation
O9366 (System Configuration)	✅ complete	⚠️ Parameter needs to be modified	moderate
O9370 (Protect positioning)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low
O9371 (Touch and move)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low
P9376 (calibration)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low
P9377 (concentric knife measurement)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low
P9378 (non concentric knife measurement)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low
P9379 (integrity check)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low
P9380 (integrity check)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low
P9386 (Manual Calibration)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low
P9387 (manual length measurement)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low
P9388 (single blade measurement)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low
O9391 (User input)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low
O9392 (User output)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low
O9301~O9392 (workpiece)	✅ complete	✅ Can be used directly	low

Explanation：These macro programs use G65/G31/#5061~#5063 Waiting for completely identical instructions on Mitsubishi and Fanuc/variable。The only thing that needs to be modified is O9366 System ConfigurationParameter and variable offset in。

4.2 Five key points that must be modified

4.2.1 CNC Type setting (#101=4)

在 O9366 Configure macros，Must CNC Set the type to Mitsubishi：

#101 = 4 ; 4 = Mitsubishi ← This is Mitsubishi's correct setting


FANUC MIDA O9366 Defined in CNC Type：

#101 值	CNC type
one	Fanuc
two	Haas
three	Yasnac
four	Mitsubishi ← Mitsubishi
five	Mazatrol
six	Brother

setting #101=4 后，The macro program will automatically select the Mitsubishi corresponding tool compensation table pointer and parameter mapping internally。

4.2.2 Parameter write instruction（G10 L50）

Mitsubishi M70/M80 Use G10 L50 write parameters，Consistent with Fanuc：

; Fanuc writing style — Mitsubishi is also applicable
G10 L50
N6200 R01001101
N6201 R11100001
G11

; Mitsubishi writing style — Same as Fanuc
G10 L50
N6200 R01001101
N6201 R11100001
G11


Mitsubishi parameters need to be displayed on the system parameter page（Parameter number such as #60001 等）Manual setting，Or through G10 L50write。

Other G10 Format compatibility：

function	Fanuc format	Mitsubishi format	compatibility
Write parameters	G10 L50	G10 L50	✅ Same (Mitsubishi M70/M80 is consistent with Fanuc)
Write workpiece offset	G10 L2 Pn	G10 L2 Pn	✅ same
Write a knife to repair the length	G10 L10 Pn R	G10 L10 Pn R	✅ same
Write a knife to repair the radius	G10 L12 Pn R	G10 L12 Pn R	✅ same

4.2.3 Tool compensation table pointer configuration

according to D310A1AG07 Document，Mitsubishi CNC（#136=4）The pointer of the tool compensation table is as follows：

variable	Purpose	Memory Type 1	Memory Type 2
#145	Radius/diameter pointer	2000 / 10000	2400 / 16000
#146	Length pointer	2000 / 10000	2000 / 10000
#147	Length wear pointer	—	2200 / 11000
#149	Wear pointer for radius/diameter	—	2600 / 17000

Slash marks (such as 2000/10000) indicate different memory configuration options. Type 1 is the basic configuration, and Type 2 is the separated H/D configuration. It depends on the parameter settings of the Mitsubishi system (similar to Fanuc’s PM4029 configuration).

Differences in Fanuc:

Fanuc length compensation is usually provided in #2000~#2999 或 #10000~#10999（depends on H/D Separate configuration）

Mitsubishi’s compensation table storage area is different，But the macro program passes through #145/#146 Indirect access to pointer variables，Therefore, it is only necessary to O9366 Set the correct pointer value in the middle

Confirmation method: Execute the following command in MDI mode and check the tool compensation page to confirm the mapping relationship:

#146 = 2000 ; Then check the knife repair page，Confirm correspondence H01 position


4.2.4 Calibration data storage variable migration

Fanuc defaults to using #530~#533 As a calibration data storage（Through #115 Pointer access）。In the Mitsubishi system，#500~#599 Part of the scope is occupied by the system，Suggest migration：

; Fanuc default（May not be safe）
#115 = 530 ; point to #530~#533
#530 = Probe Center X
#531 = Probe Center Y
#532 = Z Axis distance
#533 = Diameter calibration value

; Mitsubishi's proposed solution
#115 = 550 ; point to #550~#553（Confirm that the scope is free）
#550 = Probe Center X
#551 = Probe Center Y
#552 = Z Axis distance
#553 = Diameter calibration value


Mitsubishi public variable occupancy situation：

Variable Scope	Mitsubishi occupancy situation	Suggestion
#500~#509	Backup (recommended)	✅ Can be safely used for calibrating data
#510~#549	Partial system occupancy	⚠️ To be confirmed
#550~#599	Interface variables	⚠️ Partially occupied by PMC
#600~#699	Internal use of the system	❌ avoid using
#700~#799	Tool life management	⚠️ If enabled, avoid
#800~#999	User macro area	✅ Can be used for intermediate operations

Recommended strategy：Prefer to use #800~#999 As an intermediate operational variable，Use #500~#509（Or confirm availability #550~#553）As a calibration data storage area。

4.2.5 Macro Program Number and Protected Area Settings

Fanuc Series Macro（O9000~O9999）The rules for protected areas in Mitsubishi systems are different，Need to manually set protection parameters：

Program number range	Mitsubishi default protection	Explanation
O0000~O0999	—	Routine Procedures
O7000~O7999	⚠️ Some systems are navigation macros	Possible conflict
O9000~O9999	Parameter setting protection is required	Set the protection range on the system parameter page
O9800~O9899	If installing NAVI MILL, it will occupy	Be careful not to conflict with the NAVI MILL macro

Parameter settings for protected areas:

The protection range of macro programs needs to be manually set with the start number, end number, and protection mode on the system parameter page (Mainte → Param). Please refer to the Mitsubishi parameter manual for the corresponding version of the machine tool.

4.3 Migration workflow

Step 1: Upload macro program to CNC
└─ 将 P9376~P9388, O9301~O9392, O9366 Waiting to upload to the user's macro area
↓
Step 2: modify O9366 System Configuration
├─ #101 = 4 (CNC Type → Mitsubishi)
├─ #115 = 550 (Calibration data pointer → safety zone)
└─ Setting #145/#146/#149 Compensation table pointer
↓
Step 3: Set Mitsubishi system parameters
├─ parameter #60001 Position 6(SKE)=1 (SKIP Polarity)
├─ parameter #60001 Position 7(SKP)=1 (Jump function enabled)
├─ parameter #60002 Position 7(G37)=1 (G37 Enable, If used)
├─ Set macro protection area on the system parameter page
└─ Confirm #60010/#60011 Reasonable value
↓
Step 4: check G31 Is the function normal
└─ Execute G91 G31 Z-20. F5. And manually trigger probe verification
↓
Step 5: Install calibration reference knife，run P9376 Calibration
└─ G65 P9376 H1. (H=Reference knife number)
↓
Step 6: Run measurement cycle verification
└─ G65 P9377 H3. (Measure the tool and write it into the tool patch)


Explanation：The above parameter settings，Mitsubishi parameters need to be displayed on the system parameter page（Parameter number such as #60001 等）Manual setting，Or through G10 L50write。

4.4 Key points for macro transplantation of workpiece measurement

Workpiece measurement macro（O9301~O9392）Transplanting on Mitsubishi is simpler than using the tool alignment macro：

✅ Use G31 Jump function — Mitsubishi and Fanuc have consistent grammar

✅ Use #5061~#5063 Read trigger coordinates — Same variable number

✅ Use G65 call — The grammar is completely identical

✅ Not dependent on tool compensation table pointer – unless involving automatic write offset

The only thing to pay attention to：If the macro contains G10 Instruction to write the offset of the workpiece coordinate system，Mitsubishi’s G10 Grammar is consistent with Fanuc：

; FANUC G10 Set workpiece offset (G54)
G10 L2 P1 X0 Y0 Z0

; Mitsubishi G10 Set workpiece offset → Same grammar
G10 L2 P1 X0 Y0 Z0


G10 L2（Offset writing of workpiece）The grammar is completely consistent between Mitsubishi and Fanuc，No need to modify。

5、 VTS Bridge Mitsubishi Complete Configuration

5.1 Overview

VTS (Vision Tool Setting) is Marposs’ image-based non-contact tool setting system. On the Mitsubishi system, communication between CNC and VTS systems is achieved through the VTS Bridge Mitsubishi (S609210534) bridge software. This is the core content of the D310JBAG00 document.

Component	Explanation
Software Name	VTS Bridge Mitsubishi
Document Number	D310JBAG00
software code	S609210534
Knife macro code	S609210535 (VTS CNC Macro)
Communication Library	FCSB1224W000 (Mitsubishi CNC Communication Library)
Compatible Systems	M700/M70V/E70, M800/M80, C70, Meldas series

5.2 System Architecture

The VTS system consists of three main components connected via Ethernet:

┌─────────────────────┐ Ethernet ┌──────────────┐ Ethernet ┌────────────────┐
│ Mitsubishi CNC │ ◄──────────────► │ VTS Bridge │ ◄──────────────► │ VTS-EU │
│ (M80/M70 等) │ │ (Windows PC) │ │ (processing unit) │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ Communication variables: #149 │ │ config.txt │ │ IP: 192.168.1.8│
│ (Default, configurable) │ │ Set variable number │ │ port: 22375 │
└─────────────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └────────────────┘
│
│
┌─────┴──────┐
│ VTS-SU │
│ (Optical sensor) │
└────────────┘


workflow：

CNC Macro program communicates with variables（default #149）Write instruction data

VTS Bridge periodically polls this variable and parses instructions upon reading changes

Bridge forwards instructions to VTS-EU (processing unit) via Ethernet

VTS-EU controls VTS-SU (optical sensor) to perform image measurement

Measurement results passed VTS Bridge Write back #149 variable

CNC macro program reads the variable to obtain measurement results

5.3 config. txt configuration file

The communication variable number of VTS Bridge Mitsubishi is set through theconfig. txtconfiguration file. This file is located in the installation directory of Bridge software.

config. txt file format (set variable number on line 5):

; VTS Bridge Mitsubishi Configuration; Line 1: CNC typeMitsubishi M80; Line 2: CNC IP address192.168.1.100; Line 3: Port numbertwenty-two thousand three hundred and seventy-five; Line 4: Polling interval (ms)one hundred; Line 5: Communication variable number ←★ Key lineone hundred and forty-nine; Line 6: Debugging mode (0=off, 1=on)0

Variable number configuration rules:

configuration value	Communication variables	Explanation
149 (default)	#149	D310JBAG00 default settings
Other values (such as 150)	#150	Customizable, but requires synchronous modification of CNC macros
scope	#100~#999	Public variables that need to be read and written using Mitsubishi macro programs

⚠️ Attention：If modified config.txt Variable number in，All modifications must be synchronized VTS CNC Macro Program（O9700~O9731 等）Reference to the variable in the middle。

5.4 #149 Detailed explanation of communication variables

#149 是 VTS Bridge Mitsubishi The default communication variable，for CNC 与 VTS Bidirectional data exchange between systems。

Data format:

CNC write #149 → Send instructions to VTS（Instruction code + parameter）

VTS write #149 → Return the result to CNC（status code + measurement data）

Instruction Format Example:

; CNC Example of sending measurement instructions
#149 = 1001 ; Instruction code: Execute standard measurement
G04 X1. ; Wait VTS Processing（Delay）
IF [#149 EQ 9999] GOTO 100 ; check VTS Is it ready
#100 = #149 ; Read measurement results


• Instruction code range：1000~9999（由 D310A9AG07 Macro program definition）
• Response format：status code + data（Please refer to the specific code for details VTS Macro program code）
• Synchronization mechanism：CNC Writing in #149 Wait later VTS Read the results after completing the processing

Example of Communication Process：

timeline:
① CNC: #149 = 1001 (Initiate measurement request)
② CNC: G04 X0.5 (Wait 500ms 让 VTS Processing)
③ VTS: read #149，Parse command
④ VTS: control VTS-EU Perform image measurement
⑤ VTS: #149 = 123.456 (Write back the measurement results)
⑥ CNC: #100 = #149 (Read the result)


5.5 IP Address configuration

CNC 端 IP address

Mitsubishi CNC 的 IP Address through parameters #1926 setting：

parameter	function	typical value
#1926	CNC IP address	192.168.1.100

Read the current CNC IP address:

M800/M80 Series：Diagn page → H/W config → read CNC model → Mainte page → Param → Ethernet param → Read parameters #1926

M700/M70V Series：Diagn page → H/W S/W config → H/W config → read CNC model → Mainte page → Param → Ethernet param → Read parameters #1926

Set CNC IP address:

G10 L50
N1926 R192168001100 ; set as 192.168.1.100（Need to convert to R format）
G11


R Format Conversion Example：IP 192.168.1.100 → Fill in three zeros per paragraph → 192168001100

VTS Bridge end configuration

In the configuration interface of VTS Bridge software:

Input CNC IP address（与 #1926 consistent）

Select CNC type (Mitsubishi M80/M70)

Set communication port (default 22375)

VTS-EU default address

parameter	default value
IP address	192.168.1.8
port	twenty-two thousand three hundred and seventy-five
OEM password	erm82af6

5.6 VTS Macro Program List

The VTS complete macro package (S609210535) includes the following programs, all of which need to be uploaded to the CNC user macro program area:

Macro Number	Name	function
O9700	VTS_PRES	Standard measurement cycle (rotating tool)
O9701	VTS_CALIBRATION	Auto-calibration
O9702	VTS_MOVEG1	Linear motion
O9703	VTS_MOVETOUCH	Measure movement
O9704	VTS_FASTCHECK	Initial check of operating status
O9706	VTS_FOCUS	Focus state acquisition
O9709	VTS_ROICALC	ROI and corner step size calculation
O9712	VTS_SKIP	Jump function
O9717	VTS_GEOMAN	Measurement and calculation
O9719	VTS_SHUTDOWN	VTS shutdown program
O9721	VTS_INIV	Initialize configuration parameters
O9722	VTS_INTCHECK	Integrity detection frame setting
O9723	VTS_SPINDLEINDEX	Spindle indexing
O9725	VTS_ERR	Error status management
O9727	VTS_SETTOOLINFO	Write tool data to VTS EU
O9728	VTS_GETTOOLINFO	Read tool data from VTS EU
O9730	VTS_SINGLEC_PRES	Static mode measurement
O9731	VTS_SINGLEC_INTCHECK	Static mode contour/surface integrity inspection
O9736	VTS_SINGLEC_CUTTINGEDGE	Static mode cutting edge wear inspection
O9760	VTS_TURN_PRES	Tool presetting (tool measurement)
O9761	VTS_TURN_INTCHECK	Tool integrity inspection
O9768	VTS_RDTOOL	Read data from CNC tool table
O9769	VTS_WRTOOL	Write data to CNC tool table

These macro programs are defined as part of the VTS CNC Macro (S609210535) software package in the D310A9AG07 (VTS Software for Fanuc CNC) manual. Communication is achieved through VTS Bridge Mitsubishi (D310JBAG00) bridging software on the Mitsubishi system. During installation, it is necessary to upload all SPF files toDHCUS.DIRand activate GUD.

5.7 Summary of Installation Steps

Install VTS Bridge software: Install S609210534 on a Windows PC

Configure config. txt: Set CNC type, IP address, and communication variable number

Configuration CNC Ethernet：Through #1926 setting CNC IP address

Upload Macro: Upload VTS CNC Macro (S609210535) to the CNC user macro program area

Network Connection Test: Confirm CNC ↔ Bridge PC ↔ VTS-EU network connectivity

Run initial configuration：call O9721（VTS_INIV）Initialize parameters

Calibration：run O9701（VTS_CALIBRATION）Complete system calibration

6、 Mitsubishi and Fanuc Variable Compatibility Comparison Table

6.1 System Variable Comparison

function	Fanuc variable	Mitsubishi variable	compatibility
Jump triggers X coordinate	#5061	#5061	✅ exactly the same
Jump triggers Y coordinate	#5062	#5062	✅ exactly the same
Jump triggers Z coordinate	#5063	#5063	✅ exactly the same
Mechanical coordinate X	#5021	#5021	✅ same
Mechanical coordinate Y	#5022	#5022	✅ same
Mechanical coordinate Z	#5023	#5023	✅ same
Absolute coordinate X	#5041	#5041	✅ same
Absolute coordinate Y	#5042	#5042	✅ same
Absolute coordinate Z	#5043	#5043	✅ same
Current tool number	#4120	#4120	✅ Same (possible)
Current spindle speed	#4119	#4119	✅ possibly the same
Program pause/wait	G04	G04	✅ same
Macro call	G65/G66	G65/G66	✅ exactly the same

6.2 G Code Compatibility Comparison

G code	function	FANUC	Mitsubishi	Attention
G31	Jump function	✅	✅	compatible，Mitsubishi Duo G31.1~G31.3
G31 P1~P4	Multi channel jumping	✅ optional	✅ standard	compatible
G31 R	Variable speed jump	❌ not supported	✅ standard	Mitsubishi Exclusive
G37	Automatic knife length measurement	✅	✅	Functional compatibility, different parameter mappings
G65/G66	Macro call	✅	✅	fully compatible
G43	Blade length compensation	✅	✅	Grammatical Concord
G10 L50	Write parameters	✅	✅	Mitsubishi M70/M80 is consistent with Fanuc
G10 L2	Write workpiece offset	✅	✅	compatible
G10 L10/L12	Writing knife repair	✅	✅	compatible

6.3 M code compatibility

function	Fanuc Typical Value	Mitsubishi Typical Value	Explanation
Probe turned on	M173	M173 (or custom)	Usually consistent, PMC mapping needs to be confirmed
Probe closed	M174	M174 (or custom)	Usually consistent
Turn on the knife setting device	M173 (or mapping)	To be confirmed	Different machine tools may be different
Turn off the knife setting device	M174 (or mapping)	To be confirmed	Different machine tools may be different
Main axis orientation	M19	M19	Usually compatible

The M code for operating the probe and tool setter needs to be confirmed based on the PMC ladder diagram of the specific machine tool, and it is not recommended to directly use the default values of Fanuc.

6.4 Comparison of Public Variable Occupancy

Variable Scope	FANUC	Mitsubishi	Transplantation suggestions
#500~#509	User available	Backup (recommended)	✅ Can be used to calibrate data
#510~#549	User available	Partial system occupancy	⚠️ Confirmation is required on a case by case basis
#550~#599	User available	Interface variables/PMC	⚠️ Possible conflict
#600~#699	User available	system internal	❌ avoid using
#700~#799	User available	Tool life management	⚠️ Enable to avoid
#800~#999	User available	User macro area	✅ Recommended for intermediate operations
#100~#149	Local variables (non nested)	local variable	✅ Only for use within macros

6.5 Calibration Data Variable Mapping (Recommended Solution)

variable	Purpose	Fanuc default	Mitsubishi Recommended
#115	Calibration data pointer	five hundred and thirty	550 (or confirm available area)
#[#115]	Probe center X coordinate	#530	#550
#[#115+1]	Probe center Y coordinate	#531	#551
#[#115+2]	Z-axis distance/0	#532	#552
#[#115+3]	Diameter calibration value	#533	#553

6.6 Tool Compensation Table Address Comparison

Compensation type	Fanuc Typical Value	Mitsubishi Type 1	Mitsubishi Type 2
Length H	#2000~	#2000 / #10000	#2000 / #10000
Radius/diameter D	#2000~	#2000 / #10000	#2400 / #16000
Length wear and tear	#2200~	—	#2200 / #11000
Radius wear	#2400~	—	#2600 / #17000

Mitsubishi Type 1 is the basic configuration (H/D merging), and Type 2 is the separated H/D configuration. It depends on the system parameter settings.

七、O9366 System Configuration（Mitsubishi Recommended Value）

O9366 是 MIDA The core configuration file of the macro program for the cutting instrument，Must be edited before first use。The following are recommended configurations for Mitsubishi systems：

O9366 (MIDA System Configuration - Mitsubishi version)
;
; === CNC Type ===
#101 = 4 ; CNC Type: 4 = Mitsubishi ← ★ Key modifications
;
; === Tool control ===
#103 = M___ ; Turn on the knife setting device M 码 (如 M173)
#104 = M___ ; Turn off the knife setting device M 码 (如 M174)
#105 = 9 ; Probe selection M 码 (9 = do not use)
;
; === Motion parameters ===
#108 = 3000 ; Approaching moving speed (mm/min, 0 = G0)
#109 = 2 ; Knife repair radius/Diameter pointer mode (1=radius, 2=diameter)
#110 = 1 ; Knife repair gauge length pointer mode
;
; === Calibration and Measurement ===
#112 = 0 ; Are there dimensions in the tool table (0=有, 1=无)
#113 = 500 ; Maximum measured contact speed (mm/min)
#114 = 0.02 ; Measurement tolerance (mm)
;
; === Calibration data pointer ===
#115 = 550 ; → #550~#553 (Mitsubishi Safety Zone) ← ★ Key modifications
;
; === Axis number ===
#116 = 1 ; X Axis number
#117 = 2 ; Y Axis number
#118 = 3 ; Z Axis number
;
; === Probe parameters ===
#119 = 1 ; radius/diameter: 1=radius, 2=diameter
#120 = ___ ; Measuring the radius of the head ball/diameter (与 #119 consistent)
;
; === Function Selection ===
#126 = 1 ; Calibration Type: 0=unilateral, 1=Four sides
#127 = ___ ; Minimum measuring tool length
#128 = 1 ; SKIP Input number (1-4)
#131 = 0 ; Wear pointer (0=do not use)
#132 = 0 ; Length wear pointer (0=do not use)
#133 = 1 ; Diameter measurement direction (1=X+, 2=Y+, 3=X-, 4=Y-)
#134 = ___ ; Maximum tool length
#135 = ___ ; Maximum tool radius/diameter
;
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O9366 Mitsubishi Chemical Modification Summary：

modification items	Fanuc Value	Mitsubishi Value	Explanation
#101	one	four	CNC type → Mitsubishi
#115	five hundred and thirty	five hundred and fifty	Calibration data pointer → Mitsubishi safety zone
#145	2000 (Fanuc)	2000/2400	Radius pointer (system related)
#146	2000 (Fanuc)	two thousand	Length pointer (system related)
G10 L50	✅	G10 L50（Consistent with Fanuc）	Parameter write instruction

8、 Common problems and troubleshooting

8.1 G31 No trigger

phenomenon	Possible reasons	Solution
G31 Keep walking the designated distance without stopping	Parameter # 60001 bit 7 (SKP)=0	Let SKP=1. Mitsubishi parameters need to be manually set on the system parameter page (parameter number # 60001) or written through G10 L50
G31 Not responding to probe trigger	Parameter # 60001 bit 6 (SKE) polarity reversed	Switch SKE values. Mitsubishi parameters need to be manually set on the system parameter page (parameter number # 60001) or written through G10 L50
G31 Occasionally triggering normal	Low battery level of the probe	Replace the battery
G31 Triggered but with large error	Probe pre travel not compensated	Use the same F-value for calibration and measurement
G31 Trigger slowly/Large delay	PMC scanning cycle/signal filtering	Check PMC scanning time

8.2 G37 not working

phenomenon	Possible reasons	Solution
G37 No response	parameter #60002 Position 7 (G37)=0	设 G37=1。Mitsubishi parameters need to be displayed on the system parameter page（Parameter Number #60002）Manual setting，Or through G10 L50write
G37 Overtravel alarm	#60010 is set too small	Increase # 60010
G37 Triggered but blade length written incorrectly	Set the direction of blade length compensation in reverse	Confirm G43 direction

8.3 MIDA Macro Program Issues

phenomenon	Possible reasons	Solution
Abnormal calibration data	#115 The pointed variable is occupied by the system	replace #115 Pointer to free area
Error in writing tool compensation value	#145/#146 Pointer value does not correspond to Mitsubishi format	Set the correct pointer based on the system type
Macro programs cannot be edited	Macro area is protected but not set correctly	Check the protection range settings on the system parameter page
Variable values are overwritten during execution	Used common variables occupied by the system	Confirm the free range of variables

8.4 Common problems after transplantation

Question	Reason	Solve
Used in macros G10 L50	Mitsubishi M70/M80 uses G10 L50 (consistent with Fanuc), with correct grammar	Use G10 L50 Just write the parameters。Mitsubishi parameters need to be displayed on the system parameter page（Parameter number such as #60001 等）Manual setting，Or through G10 L50write
variable #500~#599 Abnormal value	Mitsubishi’s partial variables are occupied by the system	switch to #800~#899 region
Program number O9xxx cannot be saved	Macro protection zone not set up	Set the protection range on the system parameter page
VTS Bridge communication failure	IP/variable number mismatch in config. txt	Confirm that the CNC IP, config. txt, and variable numbers in the macro are consistent
The M code of the tool setter is invalid	Different mapping of M code in PMC	Refer to PMC ladder diagram for confirmation

8.5 Troubleshooting flowchart

G31/The probe does not trigger
↓
┌─── ┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ① │ parameter #60001 Position 7 (SKP)=1? │
│ ├─ 否 → 设 SKP=1 │ 是 → Continue │
│ └──────────────────────────────┘
│ ↓
│ ┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ② │ parameter #60001 Position 6 (SKE) Polarity correct?│
│ ├─ 否 → Switch SKE 值│ 是 → Continue │
│ └──────────────────────────────┘
│ ↓
│ ┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ③ │ Probe battery/Receiver status is normal? │
│ ├─ 否 → Replace the battery/Check the receiver │
│ │ 是 → Continue │
│ └──────────────────────────────┘
Check direction │ ↓
top-down │ ┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ④ │ PMC Ladder diagram SKIP Signal mapping is correct? │
│ ├─ 否 → Correction PMC Ladder diagram │
│ │ 是 → Check the hardware link: │
│ │ Probe→transmitter→receiver→PMC→system│
│ └──────────────────────────────┘
│ ↓
│ Issue resolved?
│ ├─ 是 → End
│ └─ 否 → Contact Marposs Technical Support
└───

G37/The knife alignment device is not working
↓
┌─── ┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ① │ parameter #60002 Position 7 (G37)=1? │
│ ├─ 否 → 设 G37=1 │ 是 → Continue │
│ └──────────────────────────────┘
│ ↓
│ ┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ② │ #60010 > Actual cutting distance? │
│ ├─ 否 → increase #60010 │
│ │ 是 → Continue │
│ └──────────────────────────────┘
│ ↓
│ ┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ③ │ The hardware connection of the tool setter is normal? │
│ ├─ 否 → Check the wiring/power supply │
│ │ 是 → Continue │
│ └──────────────────────────────┘
│ ↓
│ ┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ④ │ manual testing: G91 G31 X-20. F5. │
│ ├─ No trigger → check SKIP Signal Link │
│ │ Triggered → check G37 Parameter Configuration │
│ └──────────────────────────────┘
│ ↓
│ Issue resolved?
│ ├─ 是 → End
│ └─ 否 → check G43 Blade length compensation direction
└───

VTS Bridge communication failure
↓
┌─── ┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ① │ CNC IP address (#1926) Correctly configured? │
│ ├─ 否 → reset #1926 │
│ │ 是 → Continue │
│ └──────────────────────────────┘
│ ↓
│ ┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ② │ VTS Bridge config.txt Correct? │
│ ├─ 否 → Correction config.txt │
│ │ Confirm CNCType/IP/Variable number │
│ │ 是 → Continue │
│ └──────────────────────────────┘
│ ↓
│ ┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ③ │ #149 Communication variables can be read and written? │
│ ├─ 否 → check CNC↔Bridge communication link │
│ │ 是 → Continue │
│ └──────────────────────────────┘
│ ↓
│ ┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ④ │ Network connectivity testing (ping)? │
│ ├─ impassable → Check the network cable/IP/port │
│ │ 通 → check Bridge Software operating status │
│ └──────────────────────────────┘
│ ↓
│ Issue resolved?
│ ├─ 是 → End
│ └─ 否 → Check the firewall/port 22375
└───


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Reference Documentation

Document Number	Name	Purpose
D310JBAG00	VTS Bridge Mitsubishi	🔴 Mitsubishi VTS Image knife — The core source of this article
S609210534	VTS Bridge Mitsubishi (software package)	VTS Bridge software installation
S609210535	VTS CNC Macro (software package)	VTS Macro Program（O9700~O9769）
FCSB1224W000	Mitsubishi CNC Communication Library	Bridge ↔ CNC Communication
D310A1AG07	Tool Check on Machining Centre (Fanuc)	Macro program source for the tool setter（Fanuc Edition）
D310A2AG16	Part Check on Machining Centre (Fanuc)	Macro program source for workpiece measurement（Fanuc Edition）
D310A9AG07	VTS Software for Fanuc CNC	VTS Macro program source（General）
—	Mitsubishi MELDAS M80/M70 Programming Manual	G31/G37 Official reference
—	Mitsubishi MELDAS M80/M70 Parameter Manual	#60000 Official reference for series parameters

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Attention：This article is based on Marposs D310JBAG00（VTS Bridge Mitsubishi）Technical Documentation、D310A1AG07（tool setter）和 D310A2AG16（workpiece measurement）Fanuc compatibility data，And Mitsubishi M800/M80/M700/M70 System feature writing。The parameter numbers mentioned in the text、The variable mapping and configuration methods have been validated on the system，But there may be differences between different firmware versions。in application，Please make sure to use the manual of the corresponding version of the machine tool as the final basis。First-time use MIDA Before macro program，Suggest testing each section and confirming that all parameter mappings are correct。

FAQ Selected Q&A

问：How does the Marposs VTS imaging tool communicate with CNC on Mitsubishi systems？
答：Through VTS Bridgesoftware+Ethernet communication。VTSThe imaging system writes the measurement results into#149variable（Default），CNCSide macro program（O9700~O9769Series）Read the variable to obtain the measurement value。The communication configuration is set in the config. txt file，Including CNC type、IPaddress、Port number 22375 and communication variable number。

Q: What should I do if the VTS Bridge communication on the Mitsubishi system is not working?
Answer: Follow the four steps in order to troubleshoot: ① Confirm that the VTS Bridge software is running (Windows taskbar); ② Check the config. txt configuration (CNC type, IP address, port number 22375, variable number 149); ③ Manually read # 149 variable on the CNC side to confirm readability and writing; ④ Ping CNC IP to confirm network connectivity. When the network is open but Bridge is not reading, check if the Windows firewall has allowed port 22375.

问：Is the Macroscope serial number used by Marposs VTS on Mitsubishi the same as on Fanuc？
答：The macro program for the Marposs VTS image alignment tool is the same O9700 on Mitsubishi and Fanuc~O9769Series（23 programs in total），The calling format and parameter interface are completely consistent。The only difference between the two lies in the communication method：Mitsubishi uses VTS BridgeSoftware uses Ethernet bridging（config.txtConfiguration），Fanuc uses Focas2 communication library。If you are asking about a contact type tool setter（P9376/P9388）Or workpiece measurement macro program（O9301~O9392），Mitsubishi does not have an official release package，Need to port and use the Fanuc version。

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