Log on to the Haas portal (https://portal.haascnc.com).
Note:  Access to the Haas portal  is only available to Haas technicians. 

Click the Service tab [1].

Click Documents and Software [2].

Click Control Software.

Click Parameter Program [3].

Click the .zip file, for example 246.zip. [1]

Download and extract the .zip file. This example shows how to unzip the file in Windows 7.

Click Open [2].

 Note: If using the Chrome web browser, the folder will automatically be saved in the Downloads folder when you click on the .zip file.

Select the PP folder [2]. Click Extract all Files [1].

Click Browse [3]. Then select the C drive as the destination to extract the files. Click Extract [4].

If the Parameter Checker is already on the computer you will see the Confirm Folder Replace [1] prompt. Click Yes [2].

 Important: If this is the first time installing the parameter checker program move the P - Shortcut [3] to your desktop. Open the P- shortcut properties and make sure the fields below are set correctly:

• Target: C:\PP\P.BAT
• Start in: C:\PP

Use this shortcut to open the Parameter Checker.

The screen shows the Haas Automation Software Information Menu.

Press [1] to select Display parameter and setting ranges.

Use the arrow and select the software version.

Press [ENTER].

At the next menu, use the up and down arrows to select Parameters.

Press [ENTER].

If the parameter number is known, type it and press [ENTER]. For this example, 57 will be entered.

Use the arrows and select the correct feature and press [ENTER]. For this example, REVERSE CRANK DIR will be used.

Click on a line to view the basic values and an explanation of the bit.

If the parameter number is unknown, type a keyword(s) and press [ENTER]. For this example, Tool Changer will be entered.

Use the up and down arrows to view the explanation and basic values of the machine model.

 Note: If more information is needed, refer to the HAAS service manual.

The screen shows the Haas Automation Software Information Menu. Press [5] to selectVersion history, alarms, etc.

Click the Search in box and search by software type and software version . In this example, Mill and Lathe and 1804A will be used.

 Note: You can search by keyword under the Search For window.

Information on each software version can be viewed here.

The screen shows the Haas Automation Software Information Menu. Press [6] to select Decimal to 32 bit conversion.

 Note: The page will be opened in a web browser.

From the web browser, click Decimal to Hex.

Enter both decimal numbers in each text field.

Press the [=] button.

The bit information can now be viewed.

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

Push [LIST PROG].

Select the USB DEVICE tab.

Push [WRITE/ENTER].

Push [F4] to open the SAVE AND LOAD menu.

Use the cursor arrows to select Save All - Back Up.

Type the machine serial number.

Push [WRITE/ENTER].

This saves a copy of the machine data files to the USB memory device.

 Note: This saves each file with the same serial number from the step before. Example: 123456.XXX.

Disconnect the USB memory device from the control.

Connect the USB memory device to your computer.

If you did not download the Parameter Checker, refer to Software Available for Download from HAAS Portal.

Open the . exe file for the Parameter Checker that you downloaded from the Haas Portal. This installs the Parameter checker program and puts a shortcut on you desktop. Open the shortcut Parameter Checker.exe file to start the program.

The screen shows Software Shipping Instructions for Production for lathes or mills.

Push any key to continue.

The screen shows the Haas Automation Software Information Menu.

Push [7] to select Parameter and setting analyzer.

Push [ENTER] to clear the information screen.

Use the arrow keys to select the letter of the USB memory device. In this example, the device is E.

Push [ENTER].

Select the parameter file *.par from the list.

Push [ENTER].

Select the setting file *.set from the list.

Push [ENTER].

Select the installed machine options from the list.

Use the up and down arrow keys to go to an option and the left and right keys to select and deselect options.

Push [ENTER] when all installed options are selected.

Select the applicable report type.

Select Compare to Haas factory-set values to compare the machine parameters to factory-set values.

 Note: The item Compare To DEBUG Initialized Valves (For R&D Use) is for Haas engineers use only.

Select the Standard parameter/setting list to view a list of the parameters and settings.

Once the desired report is selected, push [ENTER].

Use the up and down arrows and page up and page down keys to scroll through the report.

Push [W] to open the report as a WordPad document for easier review and printing.