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Rotary - Enable and Disable - NGC

Last updated: 02/11/2021

Rotary - Enable and Disable - NGC

Introduction

These procedures tell you how to enable, disable, and clear a rotary unit on a machine with the Next Generation Control:

Note: Rotary products equipped with a Sigma-7 motor require software version 100.17.000.2030 or higher for full 4th axis operation.

  • Next Generation Control - Rotary - Enable: Do this procedure after you install a rotary unit. This procedure tells you how to tell the control what rotary unit you installed.
  • Next Generation Control - Rotary - Disable: Do this procedure to temporarily disable the rotary axis while you keep the rotary axis configured.
  • Next Generation Control - Rotary - Clear: Do this procedure when you remove a rotary unit from the machine, and you must install a different rotary unit.

Rotary - Enable

Do this procedure after you install a rotary unit. This procedure tells you how to tell the control what rotary unit you installed. Do this procedure on a machine that has the Next Generation Control. This rotary selection tool replaces Setting 30 and 78 used on CHC controls. See enable Rotary axis - CHC for instructions. 

1

Push [POWER ON].

Push [SETTING].

Select the Rotary tab [1].

2

Highlight the 4th Axis rotary unit that is installed [1].

Push [ENTER] to Set Axis [2].

 Note: This screen shows the TR310-P4-TLT rotary.

Note:  If your rotary product does not appear in the list, the control may need to update the rotary configuration. Only Haas technicians can update configuration files. Contact your HFO to schedule the update and refer to the Update Rotary Configuration Files procedure.

NOTE: CONFIG FILE NAME INFORMATION

Single axis rotaries require one config file, while dual axis requires two files. 

All config file names are broken up into several parts separated by dashes. 

The first part is the model number of the rotary unit [1]. This can be found on the serial plate of the unit. Some Rotary units have a dash in their name, that dash may or may not be included in the file name. 

The next part of the file name is the P version number of the unit [2]. This can also be found on the serial plate of the unit.  

The next part of the files only appears on dual axis Rotaries. The next part is either "TLT" or "ROT" [3]. TLT applies to the 4th axis, and ROT applies to the 5th axis. Single axis rotaries will not have this part.

The last part of the name is an R at the end. Using this configuration file would make the Rotary turn in the opposite direction.

3

Push [A], [B], or [C] to select the Axis Configuration [1]. By default, the 4th axis is set to A. 

Push [4] / [5]  to change the physical connection [2].

Push [M] , [S] , [I] to select Rotary relation to change the physical connection [3]. 

Push [T] / [P]  to Set Loaction [2].

For this example, the Axis Configuration is Axis A [1], and the Physical Connection is the 4th axis [2].

 Note: To use the Tool Center Point Control (TCPC, G234) or Dynamic Work Offset (DWO, G254), make sure the position of the rotary unit is the same as the illustration on the display.

Push [ENTER].

4

This example sets the TR310-P4-TLT to the A Axis [1].

 Note: The rotary changes do not go into effect until you push [F3] (Apply Rotary) [4]. Go to Step 6 if you are ready to press [F3] (Apply Rotary).

Select the 5th Axis rotary unit that is installed [2].

Push [ENTER] to Set Axis [3].

 Note: This screen shows the TR310-P4-ROT rotary.

5

Push [A], [B], or [C] to select the Axis Configuration [1]. By default, the 4th axis is set to A. 

Push [4] / [5]  to change the physical connection [2].

Push [M] , [S] , [I] to select Rotary relation to change the physical connection [3]. 

Push [T] / [P]  to Set Loaction [2].

For this example, the Axis Configuration is Axis A [1], and the Physical Connection is the 4th axis [2].

 Note: To use the Tool Center Point Control (TCPC, G234) or Dynamic Work Offset (DWO, G254), make sure the position of the rotary unit is the same as the illustration on the display.

Push [ENTER].

6

This example sets the TR310-P4-TLT to the A Axis and set TR310-P4-ROT to the C Axis[1].

Then, push [EMERGENCY STOP].

Push [F3] to Apply Rotary [2].

Go to the next step to use TCPC or DWO if you do not use TCPC or DWO, power cycle the machine.

The A and C Axes are shown under Position [3].

7

To use TCPC or DWO:

Push [F4] to Enable TCPC/DWO [3].

Confirm TCPC/DWO Configuration [1] shows in the display.

Ensure the rotary unit's position is the same as the illustration in the display.

Push [ENTER] [2] to confirm.

TCPC/DWO Disabled changes to TCPC/DWO Enabled [4].

Push [F3] to apply the Rotary.

Power cycle the machine.

8

Push [ZERO RETURN]. Start with the X Axis.

 Caution: If the A axis (tilt) moves more than 20 degrees past the home position,

Push [EMERGENCY STOP] to prevent damage. Ensure you selected the correct config file for your rotary model, 4TH AXIS ENABLE, and 5TH AXIS ENABLE.

Jog the machine table to the maximum travel in each axis.

 Caution: Ensure the cables do not get caught on the table or crushed between the table and the enclosure to prevent damage.

Rotate ("tilt") A axis to get access to the T-Nuts.

Then, push [EMERGENCY STOP].

Install the remaining studs, washers, and nuts.

9

TRT70 Only:

Enable Setting 53 Jog W/O Zero Return.

Jog the A axis (tilt) until the slots are aligned as shown.

Jog the B axis (rotary) until the notches are aligned as shown.

Push [ZERO RETURN], [A].  Wait for the axis to find the home position.

Push [ZERO RETURN], [B].  Wait for the axis to find the home position.

 Caution: Make sure the cables do not get caught on the table or get crushed between the table and the enclosure to prevent damage.

Disable Setting 53 Jog W/O Zero Return.

Rotary - Disable

This procedure tells you how to disable a rotary axis. When you disable a rotary axis, you can prevent it from moving but keep it configured.

A rotary axis is enabled when it has a mark [3] to the left of the rotary axis. The rotary axis is enabled in the Position [4] screen.

Select the rotary axis [1] to disable.

Push [ENTER].

The mark for the rotary axis goes away [5].

The axis goes away from the Position screen [6].

If necessary, do this step again for the other rotary axis [2].

Note: If you intend to lift the rotary, see the lifting instructions in the rotary manual 3.1 Lifting Instructions. 

Rotary - Clear

This procedure tells you how to clear a rotary axis configuration from the Current Rotary Selection. Do this procedure when you remove a rotary unit from the machine, and you must install a different rotary unit.

Push [EMERGENCY STOP].

Push [ORIGIN] to clear the rotaries.

The$Clear Rotary Configuration [1] display shows.

Push [ENTER] [2].

Power cycle the machine.

The rotary configurations are cleared from the rotary selection.

Warning: If you are removing a rotary, it must be connected to 

 Note: If you intend to lift the rotary, see the lifting instructions in the rotary manual 3.1 Lifting Instructions.