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Haas Automation VF Series User Manual

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January 2004

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Haas Automation VF Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHaas Automation
ModelVF Series
CategoryPower Tool
LanguageEnglish

Summary

CONTROL OPERATION

POWER ON / POWER OFF

Procedures for powering the machine on and off, including critical safety steps.

DISPLAYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Core Display Screens

Introduces PRGRM/CONVRS, POSIT, OFFSET, and CURNT COMDS display screens.

OFFSET DISPLAY AND MANAGEMENT

Offset Display and Data Entry

Covers tool length and offset data input and display.

SETTINGS DISPLAY

Key Settings Descriptions

Details on Door Hold Override, Coordinate System, Tool Measure, and Coolant.

GRAPHICS DISPLAY

Graphics Display Areas and Windows

Explains title, key help, locator, and tool path windows.

OPERATION MODES

Overview of Primary Operation Modes

Explains EDIT, MEM, MDI, HAND JOG, ZERO RET, LIST PROG modes.

EDIT MODE FUNCTIONS

Core Edit Mode Operations

Details on EDIT, INSERT, ALTER, DELETE, and UNDO functions.

MEMORY MODE OPERATIONS

Memory Mode Options

Details on SINGLE BLOCK, DRY RUN, OPT STOP, and BLOCK DELETE.

MDI (MANUAL DATA INPUT) MODE

MDI Mode Functions

Explains COOLNT, ORIENT SPINDLE, ATC FWD, and ATC REV functions.

DNC (DIRECT NUMERICAL CONTROL) MODE

DNC Mode Operations

Using DNC for data transfer and communication.

HANDLE/JOG MODE

Handle/Jog Axis Control

Using the jog handle for precise axis movement and control.

ZERO RETURN MODE

Zero Return Procedures

Steps for AUTO ALL AXES, ORIGIN, ZERO SINGL AXIS, and HOME G28.

LIST PROGRAM MODE

Program List Functions

Functions for LIST PROG, SELECT PROG, SEND RS232, and ERASE PROG.

CURSOR KEYS FOR NAVIGATION

Cursor Key Operations

Navigation within displays and programs using cursor keys.

OVERRIDES FOR FEEDS AND SPINDLE

Override Control Functions

Adjusting feedrate and spindle speed overrides.

JOG KEYS AND ACCESSORIES

Jog Key Axis Control

Using jog keys for axis movement, lock, and chip auger control.

FUNCTION KEYS F1-F4

F1-F4 Key Functions

Explains the primary function keys used for editing and display.

EMERGENCY STOP AND WORK BEACONS

Emergency Stop Button

Critical safety function for immediate machine shutdown.

ADVANCED EDITOR

Editor Layout and Features

Introduction to the editor's layout and its features.

I/O MENU FOR FILE TRANSFER

RS-232 and Disk Data Transfer

Managing files via serial port and disk.

QUICK CODE PROGRAMMING

Quick Code Introduction and Background

What Quick Code is and its history in CNC programming.

QUICK CODE USAGE AND FEATURES

Accessing and Using Quick Code

How to start and navigate the Quick Code interface.

SAMPLE QUICK CODE SESSION

Creating a Program with Quick Code

Step-by-step guide to creating a program using Quick Code.

VISUAL QUICK CODE PROGRAMMING

Visual Quick Code Model Structure

Overview of the Visual Quick Code model and its components.

TOOL CHANGER SETUP PROCEDURE

Tool Changer Setup Steps

Detailed procedure for setting up the tool changer on the machine.

STARTING AUTOMATIC OPERATION

Program Restart Procedure

How to restart a program from a specific point.

RUN-STOP-JOG-CONTINUE (RSJC) OPERATION

RSJC Operation Steps

Steps for executing the Run-Stop-Jog-Continue function.

PART PROGRAM INPUT/OUTPUT

RS-232 Data Transfer

How to transfer data via the RS-232 port.

FLOPPY DISK OPERATION

HIGH SPEED MACHINING

HAAS MILL CONTROL TIPS

General Operation Tips

Useful advice for daily operation and common tasks.

PROGRAM CONTROL OPERATIONS

POSIT DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

CURNT COMDS DISPLAY

SETTING DESCRIPTIONS

MORE SETTING DESCRIPTIONS

DISPLAY AND PARAMETER FUNCTIONS

ALARM HISTORY AND MESSAGES

PROGRAM EDITING OPERATIONS

CNC PROGRAMMING COMMANDS

COMMUNICATIONS AND FILE TRANSFER

SERIAL PORT OPERATIONS