Introduction

NOTE:  This is procedure should only be performed by a Haas certified service technician. 

This procedure tells you how to update the firmware on:

  • I/O PCB Main.
  • Tool changer PCB.
  • Auto Door with CAN Interface PCB.
  • Regen Vector Drive.

Note: Always create a backup of the machine before you update the firmware. Refer to Machine Data Backup - NGC procedure.

I/O, Autodoor Firmware Compatibility

 Important:  Damage can occur to the I/O PCB if incompatible firmware is installed.  Look at the part number that is located on the I/O PCB  and make sure that you load the correct firmware version.  Refer to the I/O PCB Firmware compatibility table below.

I/O, CAN PCB Firmware Compatibility Table
NGC I/O PCB  SIO (Main) Version I/O TC Version CAN Auto Door / E-Vise PCB Version CAN Spindle Head / Lube Panel PCB Version
34-348xA 01.xx 01.xx N/A N/A
34-348xC 02.xx 01.08 or higher N/A N/A
34-349x 04.09 or higher 02.06 or higher  01.28 or higher 1.10 or higher

SKBIF PCB and RJH Compatibility

This procedure tells you how to update the SKBIF PCB and RJH firmware on a Next Generation Control.

Note: Always create a backup of the machine before you update the SKBIF PCB  or RJH firmware. Refer to Next Generation Control - Backup Machine

Machine Compatibility

  • Software version 100.17.000.2043 or higher.
  • SKBIF PCB (34-4510) firmware version 6.0 or higher.
    Note: To verify the SKBIF version: Press the [DIAGNOSTIC] button and go to the System tab.
  • RJH-Touch

I/O / CAN / Vector Drive Firmware Download

Login to the Haas Portal.

Go to Service> Documents and Software> Control_Software> Next Generation Control>

Select the correct Firmware folder.

Click on the zip file to download.

When the download is complete, unzip and copy the file into the root of the USB device.

Note: Make sure the USB device has the service key on root directory.

SKBIF and RJH Firmware Download

Login to the Haas Portal.

Download the latest NGC software.  Unzip the file and save it to the root of the USB device.

SKBIF Firmware Download

On the portal, go to Service> Documents and Software> Control_Software> Next Generation Control> SKBIF PCB Firmware

Select SKBIF-NGC_SERVICE__06xx.zip,  this will begin the file download.

RJH Firmware Download

On the portal, go to Service> Documents and Software> Control_Software> Next Generation Control> RJH Firmware

Select RJH-NGC_Service__APP_02xx.zip,  this will begin the file download.

When the download is complete, unzip and copy the .hex [2] files inside the USB device under HaasUpdateData/SKBIF/ [1].

Firmware Update

1

Power on the machine with your Haas Control Key.

Press [EMERGENCY STOP].

Press [DIAGNOSTIC].

Select the I/O Config tab [1] in the Diagnostics tab.

The current version of the SIO Main Versionfirmware [2] is shown.

The current version of the I/O TC Versionfirmware [3] is shown.

Press [F4]. The Update IO Firmware prompt appears.

2

Make a selection using the [LEFT] and [RIGHT] arrow keys:

  1. Main
  2. Tool Changer
  3. Vector Drive (Note: This box only appears if the machine is equipped with the Regen Vector Drive.
  4. Auto Door

Press [ENTER]. The control searches the Haas Control Key for the firmware file.

3

When the Haas Control finds the firmware file, the file name appears.

Press [ENTER].

4

The Haas Control begins the firmware process. This takes several minutes to complete.

 Note: If the update process fails, use a different USB device, cycle the power and repeat this procedure.

When the firmware is updated, the message "Finished" appears.

Press [ENTER] to exit.

Firmware Update Verification

1

Verify that the control displays the updated firmware version [1].

Operate the spindle, tool changer, coolant, through-spindle coolant (TSC), P-cool spigot, Emergency Stop, beacon, operator door, and all optional equipment.

Make sure that all machine parts and installed options work correctly.

Firmware Update

1

Power off the machine.

Press [POWER ON] while you press and hold the U button.

Press 4. To update the SKBIF / RJH Firmware  [1].

The firmware file will be detected and show on the menu [2].

Press 1. To update the SKBIF firmware.
Press 2. To update the RJH Firmware.

A SKBIF or RJH UPDATER screen will appear.

Select the firmware file [3].

A warning message will appear.

Press [ENTER] to proceed with the firmware install [4].

After the update is successful, Cycle the power on the machine.

2

Verify the SKBIF / RJH version.

Press the [DIAGNOSTIC] button.

Navigate to the System tab.

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