What must be done after attaching or installing a new tool to ensure accuracy?

• A. Update tool data in the Tool Data editor, re-measure offsets, and save.
• B. Reboot the controller and run a test.
• C. Update only the tool's color indicator.
• D. Ignore offsets and proceed.

Answer: (A)

After attaching a new tool, the robot must know the tool’s exact geometry to compute positions accurately. You update the tool data in the Tool Data editor with the new tool’s length and diameter, re-measure the tool offsets to capture the precise tip location and orientation relative to the flange, and then save those changes. This ensures the controller uses the correct tool model in all future moves, so there’s no unwanted positional error.

Rebooting the controller or just updating a color indicator doesn’t change the tool geometry, and skipping offset re-measurement would leave the system using old data, leading to inaccurate positioning and potential collisions.