Service How To Procedures Option - Activation Code Only - NGC
Last updated: 04/27/2020

Option - Activation Code Only - NGC

Applies to machines built from: July, 2015

NGC - Options Table

The options in the table require you to load a patch, enter an activation code, or both to operate correctly.

For options that require the activation code + 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.

Option Activation Code? Patch?
4th-Axis Drive (4AXD) Yes No
5th-Axis Drive (5AXD) Yes No
Automatic Pallet Changer Ready (APC-READY) Yes No
Chip Auger (AUGER) No Yes
Multi-Auger Chip Conveyor (MACC) No Yes
Intuitive Probing System (WIPS-R) Yes Yes
Through-Spindle Coolant (TSC) Yes Yes
Enclosure Exhaust (ENCL EXHAUST) No Yes
Programmable Coolant (P-COOL) No Yes
Through-Tool Air Blast (TAB) No Yes
Expanded Memory, 32GB (32GB) Yes No
Expanded Memory, 64GB (64GB) Yes No
Coordinate Rotation and Scaling (COORD) Yes No
Dynamic Work Offsets and Tool (DWO/TCPC)
Note:  Setting 64 Tool Offset Measure uses Work Coord Offsets needs to be toggeld ON when this option is enable. 		 Yes No
Second Home Position (HOME) No Yes
High-Speed Machining (HSM) Yes No
User-Definable Macros (MACRO) Yes No
Rigid Tapping (RTAP-3) Yes No
Spindle Orientation (SO) Yes No
Visual Programming System (VPS) Yes No
Wireless Networking (WIFI) Yes No
Spindle RPM Upgrade Yes No
3RD Party Rotary (3RD PRTY RTY) Yes No
Parameter Unlock Options - NGC Yes No

Option Activation Code

1

Log on to the Haas Portal.

 Note: Be sure to deactivate the pop-up blocker.

Select the Service tab [1].

Select Machine Activation Codes [2].

Select NGC - Configuration [3].

Enter the machine serial number.

Select Get Details [4].

Select Download Files [5] of the Field Installed Option.

 Note: This example shows the 93-2389 4TH-AXIS DRIVE, NGC field installed option. Your field installed option can be different.

Unzip the files.

 Note: Add a .Zip extension to the downloaded file before you unzip it.

Save the file to your computer.

2

Open the machine serial number folder [1].

Open the OPTIONS folder [2].

Open the option part number folder [3].

Open the _amc.xml file [4]. You can open this file with Notepad.

 Note: If the folder has more files than the _amc.xml file, a service technician must install the option. Refer to Option - Activation Code + Patch - NGC.

This file has the activation code [5] to activate the option on the machine.

3

On the machine, push [DIAGNOSTIC].

Navigate to the Parameters tab [1].

Select the option [2] that you want to activate.

 Note: This example activates the Fourth Axis option.

Type the activation code [4] from Step 2.

Push [F4] to activate the option [3].

Repeat the procedure to activate other options.

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