LAST UPDATED: 11/27/2018
Automatic Control Software Update (Mill VER18 and Lathe VER11)
Applies to machines built from: December, 2010
Introduction
This procedure is commonly called "Auto Update." It is applicable when the Maincon has software installed. It is also used to change the software to a different version.
Important: When this procedure is completed, make sure that the correct optional functions are enabled. ENTER THE BILL TIME CODE IF AVAILABLE. If the Bill Time code is not
available, be sure to increase the time to the maximum date permitted from the Haas portal.
Make sure that the Communications Firmware (Floppy Version) is 14.007 or higher. Refer to COMMUNICATIONS FIRMWARE REPLACEMENT FOR A MAINCON PROCESSOR.
Make sure you have access to the HAAS PORTAL.
Get the mill or lathe software from the Haas portal:
1. Get the Mill Control Software: Service > Documents and Software > Control Software > Mill > Mill XXX > XXX.zip
2. Get the Lathe Control Software: Service > Documents and Software > Control Software > Lathe > Lathe XXX > XXX.zip
If you do not know how to download software, refer to DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE FROM THE HAAS PORTAL.
Control Software Load
1
Insert the USB memory device that contains the software files into the USB port
on the pendant.
Enter DEBUG mode.
Type UPDATE.
Press [WRITE/ENTER]. The SOFTWARE UPDATE screen shows.
Press [EMERGENCY STOP].
2
Press [F1].
Type U for USB.
Wait until the display shows the message ENTER FILE NAME AND PRESS
WRITE/ENTER KEY
Enter the file name of the software on the USB drive.
For example, type M1810C.bin.
Press [WRITE/ENTER].
3
Wait until the display shows the message PLEASE CYCLE POWER.
Press [POWER OFF].
Wait 10 seconds.
Activation
1
The display shows the Language File Loader screen.
Press [POWER ON].
Select a language.
Press [WRITE/ENTER] to confirm.
Press [F1] to load the selected languages.
2
Record the serial number, software version, and activation code from
the MACHINE ACTIVATION screen.
3
Go to the Haas portal (HTTPS://PORTAL.HAASCNC.COM).
Select Service [1].
Select Machine Activation Codes [2].
Select Machine Software Update [3].
Type the serial number into the Serial Numberfield [4].
Select Get Machines [5].
Make sure the correct machine is shown on the screen [6].
Select Next [7].
4
Update all information on the page, then select Next [1].
5
Enter the activation code.
In the Reason for Upgrading field [1], include the software issue title and
reference number from the release notes [2].
Select Next.
6
Review the information.
If the information is correct, select Submit [1].
7
Record the activation code [1]. Example: JWXY7
8
Enter the activation code into the machine activation page.
Press [WRITE/ENTER].
9
If you see this message, press [CANCEL] to continue.
10
Repeat the code entry process for the other parameters: 183 SP MAX FREQ, 1287 SPINDLE MAX BEARING RPM, and 1288 SPINDLE RPM MAX FREQUENCY.
Download the parameters from the machine and run the PARAMETER CHECKER PROGRAM.
Cycle the power.
Note: Make sure the parameter values for this software version are correct.
Procedures Necessary after a Control Software Update
After you install and initialize the software and use the Parameter Checker Program, do these procedures:
Zero Return All Axes
SIDE-MOUNT TOOL CHANGER - SPINDLE ORIENTATION OFFSET - PARAMETER 257
UMBRELLA TOOL CHANGER - SPINDLE ORIENTATION OFFSET - PARAMETER 257
VMC SIDE-MOUNT TOOL CHANGER - SET PARAMETER 64 - Z AXIS TOOL CHANGE OFFSET
UMBRELLA TOOL CHANGER - SET PARAMETER 64 - Z AXIS TOOL CHANGE OFFSET
Test the spindle RPM
Test coolant operation
Test the chip auger
WIRELESS INTUITIVE PROBE SYSTEM (WIPS) CALIBRATION
Test the remote jog handle
Test the tool changer
Important: When this procedure is completed, make sure that the correct optional functions are enabled. ENTER THE BILL TIME CODE IF AVAILABLE. If the Bill Time code is not
available, be sure to increase the time to the maximum date permitted from the Haas portal.
Note: When all of these procedures are completed, cycle the power (1) time.
Note: To operate correctly, a replacement Maincon must have a Mocon firmware version that is the same as, or higher than, the version of the initial Maincon. The replacement
Maincon must also have the the same, or higher, Communications Firmware (“Floppy”) version. If necessary, do the MOCON FIRMWARE UPGRADE and the COMMUNICATIONS
FIRMWARE ("FLOPPY VERSION") REPLACEMENT FOR A MAINCON PROCESSOR.
Note: You must create new backup files.
