Service How To Procedures Patch File Load Uninstall - NGC

Patch File Load Uninstall - NGC

Last updated: 02/04/2021

Patch File Load / Uninstall - NGC

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NOTE:  This is procedure should only be performed by a Haas certified service technician.  This procedure is only for Loading and Uninstall parameter patches.  

For options that only require the activation code, refer to Option - Activation  Code Only - NGC.

For options that require the activation code + parameters and I/O patch files, refer to Option - Activation  Code + Patch - NGC.

 Note: Patch file names may change over time. Use the patch file from the NGC-Configuration generator on the portal. Verify by description.

Patch File Load

1

Put the patch file that you receive from Haas Automation Inc. on a USB memory device.

IMPORTANT:  Make sure the patch file is unzipped. 

The USB memory device must contain the following:

  • Your HaasKey.txt file [1]
  • Patch file [2]

Insert the USB memory device into the USB port on the Control pendant.

 

2

Go into Service Mode.

Press [EMERGENCY STOP].

Press [LIST PROGRAM].

Navigate to the USB tab.

Highlight the patch file [1].

Press [F4] System.

Select Load Patches [2] and press [ENTER].

A message "Patch File Loaded Succesfully".

3

Press [DIAGNOSTIC].

Navigate to the Patches tab in the Parameters tab.

Select the patch file [1].

Press [ENTER] to put a mark [2] in the box.

Press [F1] to View highlighted patch [3].

4

Verify that it is the correct patch. This example shows a patch to change Parameter 2.036, Y_AXIS MAX TRAVEL [1].

Press [CANCEL].

Press [F4] to Apply Patches [2].

5

A Patch Information prompt appears [1].

The prompt shows the patch information [2].

Press [ENTER] [3] to Apply the changes.

A Configuration Update Complete prompt appears.

Power cycle the machine.

6

Press [ALARMS] and navigate to the Alarm History tab.

The Alarm History page shows that the patch was applied [1].

It also shows the parameter [2] that changed. This example shows that Parameter 2.036, Y_AXIS MAX TRAVEL, changed from 2134.0 to 977.9.

7

Test the patch to be sure it functions correctly. For example, if you have a patch to limit the Y-Axis travel, make sure the Y Axis stops at the desired position.

Repeat Step 3 if you update the software.

The patch must be loaded and applied again if you perform a clean software install or the NGC Maincon is replaced.

 Important: You must always remove your Haas Control Key and power off the machine when you finish work on the machine.

Patch File Uninstall

1

Press [DIAGNOSTIC].

Navigate to the Patches tab in the Parameters tab.

Press [ENTER] to remove the mark [2] on the patch [1] you wish to uninstall.

Press [EMERGENCY STOP].

Press [F4] to Apply Patches [3].

2

A patch information prompt appears [1].

The prompt shows that the configuration values and factory settings for the machine will be applied. This overrides the patch that was installed.

Press [ENTER] [3] to apply the changes.

A Configuration Update Complete prompt appears.

Cycle the machine power.

3

Press [DIAGNOSTIC].

Navigate to the Patches tab in the Parameters tab.

Highlight the unchecked patch [1].

A patch information prompt appears [2].

Press [DELETE] [3].

Note: Always delete unused patches.  Never leave unapplied patches, this can cause confusion for the next service technician.

4

Press [ALARMS] and navigate to the Alarm History tab.

The Alarm History page shows that the patch was unapplied [1].

It also shows the parameter [2] that changed. This example shows that Parameter 2.036, Y_AXIS MAX TRAVEL, changed from 977.9 to 2134.0.

5

Test the machine to be sure it functions correctly. For example, if you had a patch to limit the Y-Axis travel, make sure the Y Axis movement returns to the factory limits.

 Important: You must always remove your Haas Control Key and power off the machine when you finish work on the machine.

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