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Maincon PCB - Mocon Firmware (MCFAxxxx.bin) - Upgrade - CHC

Introduction

Perform this procedure when the main software version requires a higher version of the Mocon firmware, or when the Mocon firmware contains required new features or improvements. Also you may need to perform this procedure if the Mocon firmware becomes corrupted.

Perform this procedure only on machines that have a Maincon PCB. Find the MOCON#1 and MOCON#2 firmware versions on the diagnostics page. Make sure each version is not lower than 17.00. If either version is lower than 17.00, do not perform this procedure. If MOCON#2 displays N/A, you do not have a second Mocon, and you can skip the steps for the MOCON#2 firmware upgrade.

Classic Haas Control - Machine Data Backup (Mill16.xx and higher, and Lathe 9.xx and higher)

Perform this procedure to backup all of the machine data files on your machine.

For machines with Mill 15.xx and lower, and Lathe 8.xx and lower, refer to the Machine Data Backup (Mill 15.xx and lower, and Lathe 8.xx and lower).

To backup only the program files, refer to the Classic Haas Control - Backup Programs procedure.

You must have a USB drive on the side of the control pendant or in the electrical cabinet to perform this procedure.

Prerequisites:

To find the software version of your machine, push [PARAMETER] (2) times. Navigate to the CONFIGURATION tab. The software version is displayed near the top.

1

Push [SETNG/GRAPH].

Push [PAGE DOWN] until you get to the NETWORK and NETWORK - TCP/IP CONFIGURATION pages.

Record the network settings.

Note: Make sure the customer has a copy of their password, because you cannot read it. Only the characters ****** show.

2

Put a USB memory device into the USB port on the pendant.

Change Setting 23, 9xxx Progs Edit Lock, to OFF.

Change Setting 157, OFFSET FORMAT TYPE, to A.

For mills with the side-mount tool changer option, change setting 155, Load Pocket Tables, to ON.

Push [LIST PROG]. Navigate to the USB DEVICE tab. Select the USB memory device.

3

Push [F4].  Select Save All - Back Up. Type a file name. The file name is not important. For example, you can type the machine serial number. Push [WRITE/ENTER].

Note:

  • Mill 18.01A and higher (for 18.xx-Series)
  • Mill 17.06B and higher (for 17.xx-Series)
  • Lathe 11.01A and higher

If your machine does not have the software listed above, Save All - Back Up does not save the keystroke history file (.KEY). You must also use Save History option to save the file.

Note: Save All - Back Up stops if it tries to save bad data. You must use the other menu items to save each of the unsaved Machine Data Files. For example, use Save Offsets to save the offsets.

4

To restore lost data to a machine from a backup:

  1. Call your Haas Factory Outlet to enable your machine options.
  2. Push [EMERGENCY STOP].
  3. Push [SETTING]. Change setting 7 to OFF.
  4. Insert your memory device.
  5. Push [LIST PROGRAM]. Push [CANCEL].  Select the USB DEVICE. Push [WRITE/ENTER].
  6. Push [F4].
  7. Select Load All - Restore.
  8. Type the name of the back up files you want to restore before the extensions. For example, for file names such as 12345.VAR, 12345.SET..., type 12345.
  9. Push [ENTER]. Push A to restore all backup files.
  10. Power cycle the machine.

Mocon Firmware - Download

1

Log on to the Haas Dealer Portal. Select Service[1], Documents and Software [2], Control Software [3] . Navigate to the highest version of the mill or lathe software. Download and extract the .zip file that contains the main software files.

2

If you install the main software, copy all of the extracted files to the USB memory device. Or, if the main software is already installed, copy only the Mocon firmware binary file to the USB memory device. For example, if the highest Mocon firmware version is 17.14, copy the file MCFA1714.BIN to the 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].

Mocon Firmware - Update

1

This section tells you how to upgrade the Mocon 1 and the Mocon 2 firmware. The Mocon 2 firmware is for machines that have more than 4 servo axes. For example, machines that have a secondary spindle, live tooling, a bar feeder, or an automatic parts loader can have the Mocon 2 firmware.

Put the highest version of the Mocon firmware onto a USB memory device. The file is MCFAnnnn.bin where nnnn is the version number. For exmple, file MCFA1714.BIN is version 17.14. Insert the USB memory device into the USB port.

2

In Monitor mode, wait 1 minute.

Type MM1

Press [ENTER] [1].

Make sure you have a double prompt [2]:

MOCON>>

MOCON>>

Type: FC 200000

 Caution: The number is 2 with (5) zeros. Make sure you type this number correctly before you continue.

Press [ENTER] [3].

Type N MCFAnnnn.BIN. nnnn shows the version number. For example, type N MCFA1714.BIN for version 17.14.

Press [ENTER] [4].

Type UF 200000

 Caution: The number is 2 with (5) zeros. Make sure you type this number correctly before you continue.

Press [ENTER] [5].

Wait until the message FILE SENT TO MOCON shows. Cycle the power.

3

On the Diagnostics CONFIGURATION tab, make sure MOCON#1 changed to the correct version.

4

Before you upgrade the Mocon 2 firmware, look at MOCON#2 on the Diagnostics CONFIGURATIONtab. If MOCON#2 displays N/A, you do not have a Mocon 2, and you can stop here.

5

 Caution: Before you try to upgrade your Mocon 2, make sure the upgrade is permitted. To make sure the upgrade is permitted:

Type MM2

Press [ENTER] [1].

Make sure you have a double prompt [2]:

>>

>>

Type H

Press [ENTER] [2].

A list of MOCON MONITOR COMMANDS for your Mocon 2 shows. If the UF command [3] is not in the list, you cannot upgrade your Mocon 2 board with the USB. Contact Haas Service for further instructions. Do not continue this procedure. If the UF command is in the list, go to Step 6.

6

In Monitor mode, wait 1 minute. Type MM2

Press [ENTER] [1].

Make sure you have a double prompt [2]:

>>

>>

Go to Step 2 and continue with the instructions after the double prompt [2].

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