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Software Update - (Option 5) Clean Installation - NGC

IntroductionThis procedure tells you how to perform a clean software install on machines that have the Next Generation Control.

Important: The Next Generation Control software file size is about 2.5 GB. The download time is slower for USB2.0 than for USB 3.0 memory devices. If possible, use a USB 3.0 memory device with a computer that has a USB 3.0port.

Caution: The clean software installation puts the machine back to the factory configuration. The machine loses alldata that is different than the factory installation.

Note: Do not upgrade to the current software from software version 100.16.000.1020 or lower. You need toupgrade to 100.16.000.1021 first then you can upgrade to the current software version. For any issues during theinstallation refer to MAINCON / SOFTWARE - NGC - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.

Note: For a updating the software on a simulator use NEXT GENERATION CONTROL - SIMULATOR -MULTIBOOT procedure.

Tools Required

• 4 GB USB Memory Device (32 GB SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0 Memory Device recommended)• Haas Control Key


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Software Download

1Log on to the HAAS PORTAL.

Note: Make sure you have pop up blockerdeactivated.

Select the Service tab [1].

Select Documents and Software [2].

Select Control Software [3].

Select Next Generation Control.

Select Mill, Lathe and Simulator Software.

Select the link (100.xx.xxxx.xxxx.) to download thesoftware file.

2At the prompt, enter the UserName and Password that you use to log on to thePortal.

Download and unzip the file to your USB memorydevice.

Caution: Make sure you do not have anotherfolder named HaasUpdateData in the root folderof the USB memory device.


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Configuration File Download (with Factory Settings)


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1Select the Service tab [1].

Select Machine Activation Codes [2].

Select Machine Software Update [3].

Enter the serial number for the machine [4] andselect Get Machines [5].

Select Next [6].

2Select the Software Version [2] you are updatingto.

Select Next [1].

3Enter any number in the Machine Generatedcode: field [2].

Enter a reason for upgrading [3].

Select Next [1].

4Review the software update information [2].

Select Submit [1].

The screen will show an activation code.

You can ignore this code.


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5Select NGC - Configuration [1].

Enter the machine serial number.

Select Get Details [2].

6Make sure the machine information is correct [1].

Select the Factory Setting File box [2].

Select Download All Files [3].

Unzip the files.

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

7Make sure the factory setting file (fs) [3] isincluded.

Look at the structure of the unzipped folder. Thefiles in the folder must have an exact structure sothat the machine control can find the files.

If you have (2) folders named with the machine’sserial number [2], copy the SECOND folder to theroot of the USB memory device.

If you have only (1) folder named with themachine’s serial number [1], copy that folder tothe root of the USB memory device.

When you are finished, the USB folder structuremust look like the picture on the left. The order ofthe files in the CONFIGURATION folder does notmatter.


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Configuration File Load

1 Note: If you installed a new processor skip thissection and go into Next Generation Control -Clean Software Installsection.

Important: Make sure machine is in ServiceMode. (DEBUG mode).

Insert the USB device to the control. The USBmemory device must contain these items:

• Your HaasKey.txt file [1]• Configuration files folder [2]

2Press [EMERGENCY STOP].

Press [List Program].

Select the USB tab [1].

Select the directory with the serial number filename [2].

Press [ENTER] to put a Mark [3] in the box for thefile name [2].

3Press [F4] [1].

Select Load Parameters [2].

Press [ENTER].

Important: This starts the parameter fileinstallation. When done do not turn off themachine.


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Backup Machine


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2Know this important information about backup files:

• The next step puts the copies of the machine data files in the open directory on the USB memory device.• The backup makes a .zip file. You can open this .zip file on the control or on a PC.• The name of the .zip file that contains the backup data has this structure: "HaasBackup", then the date. For

example, HaasBackup(xx-xx-xxxx).zip.• You cannot make a backup file if the control is in MEMORY or USER DATA modes.

4Download and print NEXT GENERATION CONTROL - SOFTWARE UPDATE CHECKLIST to manually record the machineconfiguration values. After the software is updated and machine data is restored you can check that machineconfiguration settings are set correctly.

Know this information about the stored data:

• System Data makes copies of these data files:

1 Note: If you installed a new processor skip thissection and go into Next Generation Control -Clean Software Installation.

Set Setting 155, Load Pocket Tables, to ON.

Note: Make sure the memory lock key switchis in the unlocked position.

Push [LIST PROGRAM].

Select the USB tab [1].

Push [F4], System [2].

Select Back Up Machine [3].

Push [ENTER].

3This screen lets you select the data files to makecopies of.

Caution: If the machine has software version100.15.000.1011, DO NOT select User Data [2]when you make a backup. Go to the UserData tab [1]. Select the User Data files to backup.Push [F2] to copy the files to the USB memorydevice.

Push [ENTER] to select or deselect what you mustbackup.

Push [F4] to make the backup.


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◦ settings◦ offsets◦ macro variables◦ advanced tool management (ATM)◦ alarm history◦ key history◦ linear screw compensation (LSC)◦ network configurations

• User Data makes copies of all the files in the User Data folder.• Programs makes copies of all the files in the Memory folder.• The approximate size of each selection shows on the right side of the display. The total Estimated

size shows at the bottom.• If a selection is too large for the USB memory device, it is grey.


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Clean Software Install


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1Insert the USB memory device into the USB porton the Control pendant.

The USB memory device must contain thefollowing in the root folder:

• Configuration files folder [1]• HaasUpdateData folder [2]• Machine backup file [3]

Note: If you installed a new processor, backupfile is not necessary. The clean softwareinstallation puts the machine back to the factoryconfiguration. The machine loses all data that isdifferent than the factory installation. You willneed to reset all the data that was lost. Forexample customer's programs, offsets, pockettool table, probe calibration etc.

• Your HaasKey.txt file [4]

2Power off the machine.

Press [POWER ON] while you press and hold the[U] button until the (4) Linux penguins appear.


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3The HAAS AUTOMATION SOFTWARE UPDATERscreen appears.

Note: To see what software version is in theUSB memory device: Press [1].

Press [5] to begin the Clean Software Installprocess.

Press [Enter] key to continue or [Cancel] key tocancel.

Press [M] for MACHINE or Press [S] forSIMULATOR.

Press [1] key for Mill or [2] for Lathe Videos.

The Clean Software Install process will begin.

When the software update process is finished itwill prompt you to cycle power.

Power off and power on the machine.

4The Machine Initialization screen appears.

Enter the machine serial number in the SerialNumber and Confirm Serial fields.

Note: Be sure to enter the correct serialnumber. If you enter the wrong serial number, goback to Step 2.

Press [EMERGENCY STOP].

Press [ENTER].

When the machine is finished with initialization,power off and power on the machine.


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7 Important: When this procedure is completed , make sure that the correct optional functions are enabled. ENTERTHE BILL TIME CODE IF AVAILABLE. If the Bill Time code is not available, be sure to increase the time to the maximumdate permitted from the Haas Portal.

Important: After you complete work on the machine, make sure you remove your Haas Control Key andpush [POWER OFF].

Note: For all SS machines, you must set the T-Axis Grid Offset when you update software from 100.15.xxx.xxxx to100.16.xxx.xxxx. Refer to NEXT GENERATION CONTROL - SERVO-DRIVEN SMTC - GRID OFFSET AND TOOL CHANGEROFFSET.

5Go to the HAAS PORTAL.

If you replaced the Maincon on the machine, usethe Machine Hardware Update menu to get theactivation code.

If you did not replace the Maincon, usethe Machine Software Update option to get theactivation code.

Enter all the machine information.

Use the Machine Generated Code on the controlto get the activation code.

Enter the activation code in the control and press[ENTER].

If you updated to software version100.16.000.1030 or higher, make sure MediaDisplay shows it has been purchased intheFeatures tab, in the Parameters tab. If it doesnot show that it has been purchased, load theconfiguration files again.

Media Display is a standard feature on all NGCmachines with software version 100.16.000.1030or higher.

6Press [DIAGNOSTIC] to access the Parameters,Diagnostics and Maintenance screen.

Select the main Diagnostics tab.

Verify the Serial Number [1], Software version [2],and the System Platform Version [3] are correct.


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Restore Machine


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1Set Setting 155, Load Pocket Tables, to ON.

Note: Make sure the memory lock key switchis in the unlocked position.

Push [LIST PROGRAM].

Navigate to the USB tab [1].

Select the HaasBackup (xx-xx-xxxx).zip file [2].

Push [ENTER] to put a mark in the box.

Push [F4], System [3].

Select Restore Machine [4].

Push [ENTER].

2Push [EMERGENCY STOP].

Note: User Data and Memory will be erasedbefore a restore if the backup includes User Dataand Programs.

Push [ENTER] to select and deselect what youmust restore.

Important: If you installed an new processor,and restoring an older software backup, do notselect System Data. This will restore the previousversion configuration files and will generatealarms at power up.

Push [F4] to restore the machine.

Note: Alarms after the machine restore arenormal. Continue the procedure.


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3Verify machine operation:

• Make sure that the customer's rotaryconfigurations are correct. Referto: NGC- EC-1600, UMC-750 ROTARYPARAMETER IDENTIFICATION

• Make sure the pocket table is correct• Make sure the work / tool offsets

loaded• Zero Return All Axes• Test the tool changer• Test the spindle RPM• Test coolant operation• Test the chip auger• Calibrate the probe. Refer to: NEXT

GENERATION CONTROL - PROBECALIBRATION (VPS)

• Test the remote jog handle


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