Tool Selection

This command selects the tool specified by the tool number (toolNum). When the tool number is 0, no tool is selected and all motion are done with respect to the center of the end effector joint. However, when Tool entry 1, 2, or 3 is selected, motion is done with respect to the end of the tool as defined with the tool definition.

• Power Off and Its Effect on the Tool Selection
  Power Off and Its Effect on the Tool Selection.
• Life of Memory Card
  Robot parameter data is stored to the memory card in the Controller. Therefore, execution of the command writes to the memory card. Frequent writing to the memory card affects its product life. It is recommended to minimize the execution of the command.