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Last updated: 08/24/2023

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

This procedure tells you how to install the backup files from a USB memory device. The USB memory device contains backup machine files, such as .VAR, .SET, .OFS, .PAR, .ATM, .IPS, .PAL, .LSC, .PGM. files.

1

Press [POWER ON].

Press [EMERGENCY STOP].

Press [SETNG/GRAPH].

Change Setting 7 to OFF.

Change Setting 23 to OFF.

Change Parameter 257 SPINDL ORIENT OFSET to 99999.

2

Press [LIST PROG].

Navigate to the USB DEVICE tab.

Press [WRITE/ENTER].

Press [F4].

Select Load all - Restore.

Enter the file name of the backup file.

Press [WRITE/ENTER] to load the backup files into the software.

Go to Parameter 257 SPINDL ORIENT OFFSET and make sure that it is not 99999.

Make sure all available options are enabled. Enter the Bill Time code if available. If the Bill Time code is not available, make sure to extend the time to the maximum allowed date per the portal.

Option Code Activation

1

From the Haas Portal, select the Service tab [1].

Select Machine Activation Codes [2].

Select Option Codes [3].

Type the serial number into the field [4].

Select Submit [5].

2

Print the option codes for this machine.

Make sure the option codes match what the customer ordered. If the codes do not match, call Haas service.

Press [WRITE/ENTER].

Enable the option codes for the rest of the parameters:

All the parameter numbers for options that require unlock codes are listed below:

  1. RIGID TAP (Parameter 57:4)
  2. ENABLE ROT & SCALNG (Parameter 57:17)
  3. M19 SPINDLE ORIENT (Parameter 57:21)
  4. ENABLE MACRO (Parameter 57:22)
  5. *TSC ENABLE (Parameter 209:24)
  6. HIGH SPD MACHINING (Parameter 315:4)
  7. FOURTH AXIS (Parameter 315:14)
  8. FIFTH AXIS (Parameter 315:15)
  9. INTUITIVE PROG SYS (Parameter 315:31)
  10. ENABLE EXTENDED MEMORY (Parameter 737:2)
  11. ENABLE HARD DRIVE (Parameter 737:10)
  12. ENABLE NETWORKING Parameter 737:11

 Note: For software versions before 18.07A, TSC ENABLE does not require an unlock code.

Procedures Necessary after a Control Software Update

After you install and initialize the software and use the Parameter Checker Program, do these procedures:

 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.

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