Haas VF-3 User Manual

9196-8000
June 1999
OPERATION
The F1, F2, F3, and F4 buttons perform different functions depending on what display and mode is selected.
The following is a quick summary of the Fn buttons:
F1 In EDIT mode and PROGRAM DISPLAY, this will start a block definition.
In LIST PROG mode, F1 will duplicate a program already stored and give it a new name from the command
line.
In offsets display, F1 will set the entered value into the offsets.
F2 In EDIT mode, PROGRAM DISPLAY, this will end a block definition.
F3 In EDIT and MDI modes, the F3 key will copy the highlighted circular help line into the data entry line at
the bottom of the screen. This is useful when you want to use the solution developed for a circular motion.
Push INSERT to add that circular motion command line to your program.
In the calculator Help function, this button copies the value in the calculator window to the highlighted data
entry for Trig, Circular, or Milling Help.
F4 In MEM mode and PROGRAM DISPLAY, this will select either BACKGROUND EDIT or PROGRAM
REVIEW. BACKGROUND EDIT is selected by entering Onnnnn with the program number to edit. Program
review is selected with just F4. Program review shows the running program on the left half of the screen and
allows the operator to review the program on the right half of the screen.
In the Calculator Help function, this button uses the highlighted Trig, Circular, or Milling data value to load, add,
subtract, multiply, or divide with the calculator.
REAL T IME C LOCK
Included in the software is a real time clock. The current date and time are displayed on the diagnostics
screen. The date and time are also applied to any alarms that are generated. The alarm history will display the
alarm, the date and time that it occured (see the alarms section on how to access the alarm history). Floppy
directory contains file creation date and time. When files are saved to the floppy disk, the directory will now
show the file creation date and time. Note that this feature also requires floppy driver software rev. 2.0 or later.
When outputting a parameter file to a floppy or the serial port, it will contain two comments near the top
containing the current date and time.
Macro variables are used to set the date and time. Macro variable #3011 contains the date in the format
yymmdd (two digit year* 10000+ month* 100+ day). Macro variable #3012 contains the time in the format
hhmmss (hours* 10000 + minutes* 100 + seconds).

Haas VF-3 Specifications

General

Category	CNC Vertical Machining Center
X Axis Travel	40 in
Y Axis Travel	20 in (508 mm)
Z Axis Travel	25 in
Spindle Power	30 hp
Spindle Taper	BT-40

Summary

General Warnings and Installation Safety

Installing the VMC

Setting Up and Leveling the VMC

Setting the VMC in Place

Leveling the VMC

Explains the importance of leveling for accuracy and how to perform rough leveling.

Fine Leveling Procedure

Instructions for performing fine leveling and checking the table flatness.

Anchoring and Foundation

Anchoring Instructions

Details the anchoring kit contents and required tools for machine installation.

Foundation Requirements

Specifies the concrete foundation requirements, including size and reinforcement.

Anchoring Overview

Electrical Connections and Startup

Initial Setup Procedures

Air Connection Procedures

Electrical Connections

Details on connecting the three-phase power to the machine's main switch.

Machine Start Up

Coolant System Setup

Through Spindle Coolant Startup

Programming Basics

The Coordinate System

Explains the horizontal number line for absolute and incremental positioning.

Machine Home Procedure

Absolute and Incremental Positioning

Differentiates between absolute and incremental positioning methods.

Programming with G and M Codes

Explains the structure of a program and the use of G and M codes.

Canned Cycles and Functions

Overview of Canned Cycles

G Codes Summary

Summary of G codes, including their group, function, and description page.

M Codes Summary

Lists M codes and their basic functions, categorized by operation type.

Advanced Editor and Macros

Advanced Editor Overview

Introduction to the Advanced Editor for editing CNC programs.

Quick Code Programming

Macro Programming Concepts

Introduces macros as a feature for programming flexibility and advanced control.

Machine Settings and Parameters

Settings Overview

Overview of settings pages and how to change machine operation values.

Parameter List

Lists parameters and their descriptions, covering axes and gains.

Technical Reference - Components

Tool Changer Operation

Spindle Drive Assembly

Power Supply Assembly Details

Electrical Wiring Diagrams