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4.1 VMC Single Zero Point Installation

Last updated: 03/16/2026

Single Zero Point Ready - Installation - VMC

AD0764

Revision A - 03/2026

Introduction

The zero point ready installation only needs to be done on machines that are ordering the RPL-25KG to be added to an existing machine. 

 Note: For machines purchased with a RPL-25KG, the zero point ready is already installed on the machine. Skip this section if the machine already has the zero point ready kit installed.

This procedure applies to the following kits:

  • 93-1001314 - Single Zero Point Ready Kit VMC

The corresponding machine kit below will also need to be ordered to be able to do this procedure:

  • 93-1001318 - RPL-25KG Ready Kit VF-SML
  • 93-1001319 - RPL-25KG Ready Kit VF-MED

Note: The Robot Pallet Loader option also requires an auto window option to be installed. Refer to the VMC - Auto Window - Installation - AD0669 to order and install this option on your machine.

 IMPORTANT: Depending on the machine's built by date, separate brackets may need to be ordered to make the machine compatible. The brackets are for routing the hoses through the enclosure. The brackets that are sold separately are 25-12138, 25-14177 & 25-12749. The brackets for machines built after the dates listed below are included in Zero Point Ready Kit VMC. Refer to the below table to determine if and what brackets are needed for each machine:

Machine Date Part Number
VF-2 Built before 7/22/2022 25-12138 & 25-14177
VF-2YT Built before 7/21/2022 25-12138 & 25-14177
VF-3/4 Built before 7/30/2022 25-12749 & 25-14177 
VF-3YT/40 Built before 8/16/2022 25-12749 & 25-14177 
VF-3YT/50 Built before 12/1/2022 25-12749 & 25-14177 
VF-5/40/XT Built before 9/20/22 25-12749 & 25-14177 
VF-5/50/XT Built before 10/16/22 25-12749 & 25-14177 

Zero Point Vise - Installation

1

The zero point receiver comes assembled and needs to be fastened to the table.

The instructions below can be referenced in case the receiver needs to be reassembled or to verify the receiver has all the needed components.

Note: The receiver for a VF machine is different than the receiver for UMC machines. Make sure that the receiver is compatible with the machine.

2

Turn the clamp assembly upside down.

Use dielectric grease to install the 3 O-rings onto the clamp assembly.

Install the smallest O-ring on the clamp port [1].

Install the large O-ring [2] and the medium O-ring [3] onto the clamp assembly as shown in the image.

3

Install the clamp assembly [1] onto the zero point receiver [2].

Make sure that the clamp port [3] is aligned with the port on the pallet receiver plate [4].

Note: If the clamp port is not aligned, the zero point will not clamp/unclamp properly.

4

Place the alignment keys [1] on the pallet receiver plate spacer [4] and pallet receiver plate [3].

Fasten the alignment keys [2] to the plates using the M6 x 1 x 12MM SHCS [1]

Torque the bolts to their required specifications.

Use the SHCS ½-13 X 3.5" bolts [5] to align the pallet receiver plate [3] to the pallet receiver plate spacer [4].

5

Bolt the zero point receiver [3] to the table in the orientation as shown in the image using the SHCS ½-13 X 3.5" bolts [1] and the 1/2-13 5/8 WIDE T-SLOT [2].

Check the table below to determine how far the zero point can be placed from the right edge of the table depending on the machine it is going on.

Note: Make sure the zero point receiver is oriented the correct direction. See the next step for details.

Machine Right edge of machine table to left side of Zero Point
VF-2 16.25 in (412.75 mm)
VF-3 28.00 in (711.2 mm)
VF-4 32.00 in (812.8 mm)
VF-5 29.00 in (736.6mm)

6

When bolting down the zero point receiver to the table, make sure the receiver is oriented the correct direction.

The clamp and unclamp fittings should be pointed towards the back of the machine.

Also, make sure that deep bore [1] on the receiver is located on the opposite side of the auto window. 

Note: The deep bore [1] is for the dowel pin of the pallet. This needs to be oriented away from the window since the robot can only load pallets in one orientation.

7

Install the foot pedal cable [1] to P14 on the I/O board.

From there route the cable to the hole of the front skirt of the machine. 

Connect the foot pedal cable 32-1286 to the other cable 32-1303 [1] routed to the front skirt of the machine. 

Note: The cable routed to the machine skirt must be cable 32-1303 [1]. If there is another cable that is a different part number already routed to the foot pedal, it needs to be replaced with the 32-1303 cable included in the Zero Point Ready Kit.

Rotate Lube Panel

Note: This section is only for medium VF machines. Skip to the next section if you are installing this option on a small VF machine.

1

Close the air valve [1] at the bottom of the lube cabinet.

Bleed the remaining air out of the manifold by pulling on the air release [2]. Make sure the gauge on the manifold reads zero.

Disconnect the cables, lube lines, and air hoses from the lube cabinet. 

2

Take off the top cover [1] of the cable guide. Take off the cable channel [2] so that the lube cabinet can be taken off of the machine. 

3

Remove the lube cabinet [1] from the machine. 

Note: Keep the lube cabinet upright so the lube inside the cabinet does not spill out. 

4

Install the rotated lube cabinet mount [1] onto the machine. Once it is mounted, install the lube cabinet [2] onto to the new mount.

 

5

Reinstall the cable channel guides from before and have the hoses and cables go the same route through it as before. 

Install the rotated lube cabinet top sheet metal [1] onto the top of the lube cabinet and rotated lube cabinet mount. Install the rotated cabinet strap [2] on to the top of the cable channel guide cover and the rotated lube cabinet top sheet metal.

6

Route the cables, lube lines, and air hoses [1] down through the cable channel guide and through the rotated lube cabinet mount as shown. 

Lube Panel - Installation

1

Close the air valve [1] at the bottom of the lube cabinet.

Bleed the remaining air out of the manifold by pulling on the air release [2]. Make sure the gauge on the manifold reads zero.

2

Install the elbow fitting [1] directly into the air manifold on the front face as shown in the image. 

3

Use the included magnets to attach the Air Booster onto the back of the enclosure for small VFs [1] and onto the side of the lube cabinet for medium VFs [2].

Hose and Cable Routing

1

Route the steel braided air lines [1] through the through the conduit spring holder [2].

Route the opposite ends of the air lines through the hole in the enclosure..

Note: The hole in the enclosure shown is for a VF-2. The enclosure hole for the VF-3 through 5 is on the right enclosure wall.

 Note: Both hoses coming from the work holding are steel braided. They are shown as green and red in the image to differentiate between them.

2

Attach the mounting bracket [1] to the sheet metal on the exterior side of the machine, around the enclosure hole. Use ¼-20 bolts [2].

Run each steel braided hose through a cable clamp [3] and bolt these to the mounting bracket. 

Route the hoses to the lube panel.

 Note: Both hoses coming from the work holding are steel braided. They are shown as green and red in the image to differentiate between the clamp (red) and unclamp (green) hoses.

3

Connect the green hose to the unclamp port [1] of the solenoid denoted with a green zip tie on it.

Connect the red hose to the clamp port [2] of the solenoid denoted with a red zip tie on it.

 

4

Connect the air booster to the manifold [1] using the included HOSE 1/4 OD PE RED HIGH PRESSURE.

5

Connect cable 33-1359 CBL AIR VISE PRESS SWS PP ROBOT 12FT  [1] to the pressure sensor as shown. 

Route the cable back to the I/O board and plug this into P13 using the adapter cable provided in the kit.

Note: The pressure sensor should be on the fitting where the red hose is connected. This sensor makes sure the zero point is clamped.

6

Connect cable 33-1355 CBL DUAL AIR VISE ROBOT LOAD STATION to P36 [5] on the IO PCB. Connect the coolant refill to the pigtail if needed.

Route the other end directly to the Air Booster.

Connect the V-1 end [1] to the solenoid going to the zero point in the machine [4].

Connect the V-2 end [2] to the solenoid going to the load station zero point [3].

7

Re-introduce air to the manifold by turning the valve [1].

Check for leaks and tighten fittings as needed. 

Note: Adjust the regulator on the air booster to change the pressure of the zero point receivers. Set the pressure of the booster at a minimum of 100 PSI to ensure proper clamping and unclamping.

Update Configuration Files

If this is a field installation, the configuration file will need to be updated to implement the necessary parameters. 

Visit HBC.HAASCNC.COM to download the latest configuration file.

Note: Only Haas Certified Service technicians can log into this website.

Load the configuration patch file to the control. Refer to the NEXT GENERATION CONTROL - CONFIGURATION FILE - DOWNLOAD/LOAD procedure. 

 

Zero Point Ready - Testing

1

To test the clamp and unclamp of the zero point ready kit go to the Pallet Changer Recovery page.

Press [F2] [1] to unclamp the zero point pallet. 

Place a pallet [2] into the zero point receiver [3].

 Note: Make sure that pallet is oriented correctly so that the dowel pin aligns with the zero point receiver.

Press [F2] again to clamp the zero point pallet.

Verify that the pallet is clamped to the receiver and that no alarms are generated.

Last updated: 03/16/2026

Zero Point Ready - VMC Installation - AD0764

AD0764

Introduction

The zero point ready installation only needs to be done on machines that are ordering the RPL-25KG to be added to an existing machine. 

 Note: For machines purchased with a RPL-25KG, the zero point ready is already installed on the machine. Skip this section if the machine already has the zero point ready kit installed.

This procedure applies to the following kits:

  • 93-1001314 - Single Zero Point Ready Kit VMC

The corresponding machine kit below will also need to be ordered to be able to do this procedure:

  • 93-1001318 - RPL-25KG Ready Kit VF-SML
  • 93-1001319 - RPL-25KG Ready Kit VF-MED

Note: The Robot Pallet Loader option also requires an auto window option to be installed. Refer to the VMC - Auto Window - Installation - AD0669 to order and install this option on your machine.

 IMPORTANT: Depending on the machine's built by date, separate brackets may need to be ordered to make the machine compatible. The brackets are for routing the hoses through the enclosure. The brackets that are sold separately are 25-12138, 25-14177 & 25-12749. The brackets for machines built after the dates listed below are included in Zero Point Ready Kit VMC. Refer to the below table to determine if and what brackets are needed for each machine:

Machine Date Part Number
VF-2 Built before 7/22/2022 25-12138 & 25-14177
VF-2YT Built before 7/21/2022 25-12138 & 25-14177
VF-3/4 Built before 7/30/2022 25-12749 & 25-14177 
VF-3YT/40 Built before 8/16/2022 25-12749 & 25-14177 
VF-3YT/50 Built before 12/1/2022 25-12749 & 25-14177 
VF-5/40/XT Built before 9/20/22 25-12749 & 25-14177 
VF-5/50/XT Built before 10/16/22 25-12749 & 25-14177 

Zero Point Vise - Installation

1

The zero point receiver comes assembled and needs to be fastened to the table.

The instructions below can be referenced in case the receiver needs to be reassembled or to verify the receiver has all the needed components.

Note: The receiver for a VF machine is different than the receiver for UMC machines. Make sure that the receiver is compatible with the machine.

2

Turn the clamp assembly upside down.

Use dielectric grease to install the 3 O-rings onto the clamp assembly.

Install the smallest O-ring on the clamp port [1].

Install the large O-ring [2] and the medium O-ring [3] onto the clamp assembly as shown in the image.

3

Install the clamp assembly [1] onto the zero point receiver [2].

Make sure that the clamp port [3] is aligned with the port on the pallet receiver plate [4].

Note: If the clamp port is not aligned, the zero point will not clamp/unclamp properly.

4

Place the alignment keys [1] on the pallet receiver plate spacer [4] and pallet receiver plate [3].

Fasten the alignment keys [2] to the plates using the M6 x 1 x 12MM SHCS [1]

Torque the bolts to their required specifications.

Use the SHCS ½-13 X 3.5" bolts [5] to align the pallet receiver plate [3] to the pallet receiver plate spacer [4].

5

Bolt the zero point receiver [3] to the table in the orientation as shown in the image using the SHCS ½-13 X 3.5" bolts [1] and the 1/2-13 5/8 WIDE T-SLOT [2].

Check the table below to determine how far the zero point can be placed from the right edge of the table depending on the machine it is going on.

Note: Make sure the zero point receiver is oriented the correct direction. See the next step for details.

Machine Right edge of machine table to left side of Zero Point
VF-2 16.25 in (412.75 mm)
VF-3 28.00 in (711.2 mm)
VF-4 32.00 in (812.8 mm)
VF-5 29.00 in (736.6mm)

6

When bolting down the zero point receiver to the table, make sure the receiver is oriented the correct direction.

The clamp and unclamp fittings should be pointed towards the back of the machine.

Also, make sure that deep bore [1] on the receiver is located on the opposite side of the auto window. 

Note: The deep bore [1] is for the dowel pin of the pallet. This needs to be oriented away from the window since the robot can only load pallets in one orientation.

7

Install the foot pedal cable [1] to P14 on the I/O board.

From there route the cable to the hole of the front skirt of the machine. 

Connect the foot pedal cable 32-1286 to the other cable 32-1303 [1] routed to the front skirt of the machine. 

Note: The cable routed to the machine skirt must be cable 32-1303 [1]. If there is another cable that is a different part number already routed to the foot pedal, it needs to be replaced with the 32-1303 cable included in the Zero Point Ready Kit.

Hose and Cable Routing

1

Route the steel braided air lines [1] through the through the conduit spring holder [2].

Route the opposite ends of the air lines through the hole in the enclosure..

Note: The hole in the enclosure shown is for a VF-2. The enclosure hole for the VF-3 through 5 is on the right enclosure wall.

 Note: Both hoses coming from the work holding are steel braided. They are shown as green and red in the image to differentiate between them.

2

Attach the mounting bracket [1] to the sheet metal on the exterior side of the machine, around the enclosure hole. Use ¼-20 bolts [2].

Run each steel braided hose through a cable clamp [3] and bolt these to the mounting bracket. 

Route the hoses to the lube panel.

 Note: Both hoses coming from the work holding are steel braided. They are shown as green and red in the image to differentiate between the clamp (red) and unclamp (green) hoses.

3

Connect the green hose to the unclamp port [1] of the solenoid denoted with a green zip tie on it.

Connect the red hose to the clamp port [2] of the solenoid denoted with a red zip tie on it.

 

4

Connect the air booster to the manifold [1] using the included HOSE 1/4 OD PE RED HIGH PRESSURE.

5

Connect cable 33-1359 CBL AIR VISE PRESS SWS PP ROBOT 12FT  [1] to the pressure sensor as shown. 

Route the cable back to the I/O board and plug this into P13 using the adapter cable provided in the kit.

Note: The pressure sensor should be on the fitting where the red hose is connected. This sensor makes sure the zero point is clamped.

6

Connect cable 33-1355 CBL DUAL AIR VISE ROBOT LOAD STATION to P36 [5] on the IO PCB. Connect the coolant refill to the pigtail if needed.

Route the other end directly to the Air Booster.

Connect the V-1 end [1] to the solenoid going to the zero point in the machine [4].

Connect the V-2 end [2] to the solenoid going to the load station zero point [3].

7

Re-introduce air to the manifold by turning the valve [1].

Check for leaks and tighten fittings as needed. 

Note: Adjust the regulator on the air booster to change the pressure of the zero point receivers. Set the pressure of the booster at a minimum of 100 PSI to ensure proper clamping and unclamping.

Zero Point Ready - Testing

1

To test the clamp and unclamp of the zero point ready kit go to the Pallet Changer Recovery page.

Press [F2] [1] to unclamp the zero point pallet. 

Place a pallet [2] into the zero point receiver [3].

 Note: Make sure that pallet is oriented correctly so that the dowel pin aligns with the zero point receiver.

Press [F2] again to clamp the zero point pallet.

Verify that the pallet is clamped to the receiver and that no alarms are generated.