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The Haas Bar Feeder is for ST10/15/20/25/30/35 and DS-30 lathes. It is not for ST-30/35 or DS-30 lathes with a gearbox. This procedure tells you how to install a bar feeder that was made after April, 2015 until May, 2017.

• Lathe software 11.22A or higher
• Haas Bar Feeder installation kit
• Liner guide adapter kit
• Latest version of the Parameter Checker Program
  

 Note: Do not remove the red shipping brackets before the bar feeder installation.

 Note: Do not discard the anchor kit.

Press [POWER OFF] on the lathe.

Set the main circuit breaker to the OFF position.

Lock the main circuit breaker. Use an approved lock with an approved safety tag.

If the lathe is an ST-35, or if the machine was made before 11/1/2015, install the coolant collector extension [1] onto the lathe.

Attach the spindle liner adapter [2] to the spindle. Refer to Lathe - Extruded Spindle Liner - Adaptor Kit - Installation. If the lathe is an ST-35, refer to Lathe - ST-30/30Y Big Bore, ST-35/35Y - Spindle Liner Kit - Installation.

Put the bar feeder adjacent to the lathe.

Make sure the frame ends [1] are parallel to the front [2] of the lathe.

Remove the shipping brackets [3] from the frame of the bar feeder.

Pull the bar feeder [1] forward until it locks into position.

Find the end of the bar feeder [2].

If the lathe is an ST-35, find the end of the coolant-collector extension [3].

If the lathe is an ST-10, ST-15, ST-20, ST-25, ST-30, or DS-30, find the edge of the coolant collector.

Make sure that the space [4] between them is approximately 0.50" (13 mm).

Find the (4) height adjustment screws [1].

Turn the screws [3] until the frame is 2.0" (51 mm) [2] above the floor [4].

Find the access door [2] at the bottom of the control cabinet [1].

Open the access door.

Install the conduit bracket [3] to the bottom of the control cabinet.

Use (2) screws to attach the bracket.

Find the cable conduit [2] under the bar feeder.

Put the cable conduit through the hole [1] in the side of the lathe enclosure.

 Note: Some lathes do not have the hole. If the lathe does not have a hole, make one with a 2.0" (51 mm) hole saw. No hole is necessary for the ST-10.

Put the conduit through the conduit bracket [3].

Push the conduit [5] up through the cable exit [4] in the bottom of the control cabinet.

Open the control cabinet.

 Danger: If the voltage indicator light is on, do not touch the electrical components. The high voltage in the control cabinet can kill you. Wait for the voltage indicator LED to go off fully.

Find the location on the amplifier bank that has the "BAR FEEDER /W AXIS" label [1].

Install the 30-Amp servo amplifier [2], included with the bar feeder, into that location.

Find the (3) bar feeder power wires that come through the conduit.

Connect the power wires to the high voltage terminals:

• red to RED [1]
• white to WHT [2]
• black to BLK [3]

Connect the ground wire [4] to the bracket for the amplifier fan.

Find the high-voltage terminals [5] on the nearest amplifier.

Find the high-voltage terminals [7] on the bar feeder 30-Amp amplifier.

Install the jumpers [6] from the installation kit between these terminals.

Connect the black wire to -H.V. Connect the red wire to +H.V.

Connect the current command cable, included with the bar feeder, to the connector [1] at the top of the amplifier.

Connect the other end of the cable:

• If the machine has a Y Axis, connect to P2 [2] on the Mocon PCB.
• If the machine does not have a Y Axis, connect to P3 [3] on the Maincon PCB.

Find cable 90C in the conduit.

Connect cable 90C to P13 [1] on the PSUP PCB.

Install the cover for the PSUP PCB.

Find the servo motor cable in the conduit.

Connect the servo motor cable:

• If the machine has a Y Axis, connect to P6 [2] on the Mocon PCB
• If the machine does not have a Y Axis, connect to P7 [3] on the Maincon PCB

Connect these cables from the conduit to the I/O PCB:

• Cable 200 long lead connector [1] to P35
• Cable 240 to P21 [2]
• Cable 440 to P24 [3]
• Cable 810 to P59 [4]
  

Look at the transfer table [1] on the bar feeder.

The groove in the transfer table aligns with the spindle adaptor.

Tap the frame ends [2] with a rubber mallet [3] to move the bar feeder.

Operate this code in MDI mode:

G105 Q6

The push rod assembly [1] moves up.

Press [EMERGENCY STOP].

Install the 0.75" push rod [2].

Refer to the operator's manual for instructions to install the push rod.

Turn the adjustment wheel [3] for the transfer table until the table is at the bottom.

Remove the left-hand rack for the spindle liners.

Remove the sticker [3] from the socket hole [4] on the bar feeder.

Put the sticker above the socket hole.

Find the (8) cart screws [5].

Each side of the bar feeder has (4) screws.

Loosen the (8) screws.

Put the adjustment tool [2] into the socket.

Release the [EMERGENCY STOP].

Press [RESET] to stop each alarm.

Operate this code in MDI mode:

G105 Q7

The push rod assembly moves down.

Press [EMERGENCY STOP].

Use your hand to move the push rod actuator [1] toward the lathe.

Use the adjustment tool [3] to move the bar feeder [2] up or down until the push rod can go into the liner adaptor.

Make sure the enclosure [1] is level to the ground.

Tighten the (8) cart screws [2].

Remove the adjustment tool.

Replace the racks for the spindle liners.

Find the (4) height adjustment screws [3].

Look at where the push rod [2] goes into the spindle adapter [1].

Turn the (4) height adjustment screws until the center of the push rod aligns with the center of the adapter.

Look at where the push rod [4] goes out of the spindle [3].

Turn the (4) height adjustment screws until the center of the push rod aligns with the center of the spindle.

 Note: Gravity pulls the end of the push rod down a small distance.

Tap the frame ends with a rubber mallet to move the bar feeder from side-to-side, if necessary.

Return the push rod to its home position.

Step on the release pedal.

Push the bar feeder backward to the end of its travel.

If the bar feeder is correctly leveled, the gas shock holds the bar feeder in the rear location.

If the bar feeder must be aligned, adjust the rear feet until the bar feeder smoothly locks in the forward position and moves fully backward.

Turn the rear feet [1] until they are parallel to the bottom rails, as shown.

The front feet [2] must remain perpendicular to the bottom rails, as shown.

Use a pen [1] to put a mark on the floor at the location of each foot.

 Note: Turn the feet to the sides of the bar feeder to avoid a tripping hazard.

Drill [2] a Ø 0.50" (13 mm) hole in each mark.

Drill the hole to a depth of 2.0" (51 mm).

Put the foot [3] over the hole [4].

Put an anchor [2] into the hole.

Use a hammer [1] to tap the anchor.

Tap the anchor until it is at the bottom of the hole.

Put a washer [6] and a nut [5] on the bolt.

Torque each nut to 55 ft-lb (75 Nm).