Service How To Procedures Maincon Control Software (Mill VER 17 and Lathe VER 10) - Load
Last updated: 01/18/2019

Maincon Control Software (Mill VER17 and Lathe VER10) - Load

Introduction

This procedure tells you how to do these tasks on any CNC machine with a Maincon PCB:

  • Install a new Maincon PCB.
  • Remove the memory and software from the Maincon PCB and install it again.

The items below list different types of software and their paths on the Haas Portal:

  1. Mill Control Software : Service > Documents and Software > Control Software > Mill > Mill XXX > XXX.zip
  2. Lathe Control Software: Service > Documents and Software > Control Software > Lathe > Lathe XXX > XXX.zip
  3. Enet Firmware version 14.007 & 14.011: Service > Documents and Software > Control Software > Mill (Classic Haas Control) > Mill 17.07A > Communications Firmware> XXX.zip
  4. Software Readme file: Service > Documents and Software > Control Software > readme Software Load.txt
  5. Software Load Assistant Guide: Service > Training > Procedure > Software Load Assistant
  6. Parameter Checker Program: Service > Documents and Software > Control Software > Parameter Program > XXX.zip

 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.

Prerequisites

Use a USB memory device with back up files created with Machine Data Backup (Mill16.xx and higher, and Lathe 9.xx and higher), check the back of the control cabinet for the USB memory stick or contact [email protected] to get the backup files.

Make sure you have access to the Haas portal (https://portal.haascnc.com).

If you do not know how to download software, refer to Software Available for Download from HAAS Portal.

Tools Required

  • USB memory device

Machine Preparation - Monitor Mode

1

Press [EMERGENCY STOP].

Disconnect all connections to the RS-232 serial port.

Press [POWER OFF].

2

Wait 10 seconds, then press and hold [PRGRM CONVRS] while you press [POWER ON].

Maincon Electrical Test

1

Type E.

Press [WRITE/ENTER].

2

Type Y at the first question [1].

Press [WRITE/ENTER].

Type N at the second question [2].

Press [WRITE/ENTER].

Type Y at the third question [3].

Press [WRITE/ENTER]. The control will conduct an electrical test.

When the test is done, press RESET.

 Note: Repeat the electrical test three times if you get the error FLASH NOT ERASED AT 1000000. If you still get this error message, replace the maincon circuit board.

Maincon Software Load

1

Get the USB memory device that contains the correct software version. Put the USB memory device into the USB port on the pendant.

From Monitor Mode, type FC [1].

Push [WRITE/ENTER].

Wait until the display shows the message FLASH CLEAR COMPLETE [2].

Type M 6000000 6FFFFFF [3].

 Caution: Before you push WRITE/ENTER, make sure you typed this correctly. Make sure M 6000000 has 6 zeros. And make sure 6FFFFFF has 6 Fs.

Push [WRITE/ENTER].

Wait until this message shows 3 times: MEMORY TEST PASSED. PUSH RESET TO STOP. [4]

Push [RESET].

Wait until the display shows the cursor (>_).

For mill software, type N M18xxx.bin. For lathe software, type N L11xxx.bin.

For example, for mill 18.10C, type N M1810C.bin [5].

Push [WRITE/ENTER].

Type UF [6].

Push [WRITE/ENTER]. The display shows the message LOADING 00XXXXX[7].

Wait until the display shows LOAD COMPLETE [8].

Push [POWER OFF].

Software Version 17 (Mill) and 10 (Lathe) SAP Database Update

1

Find the serial number on the back plate [1].

Press [POWER ON].

Type the serial number in Setting 26 [2].

Press [POWER OFF].

Press [POWER ON].

Enter DEBUG mode.

2

To initialize the machine, enter the correct model.

For 40 taper machines, type VFx. For example, for a VF-1, type VF1 [1].

For 50 taper machines, type VFx. For example, for a VF-5/50, type VF550 [2].

Press [WRITE/ENTER] to reboot the machine.

 Note: You must press a key every 15 seconds or the control will turn off.

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 Number field [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: PBD2G

8

Get the permanent unlock code from the Finance tab [1].

 Note: The finance tab requires special login permission. Contact your HFO to get this code.

9

Enter the permanent unlock code for Setting 26 [1].

Backup File Installation

Option Code Activation

Procedures Necessary after a Control Software Update

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