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Operation
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Running a Part
Load a part, go to the Recorder/Player mode, highlight “Play” and press “Enter”; this initiates the Player. Pressing
the Cycle Start button will start the recorded machining process. The Player will start on the highlighted line in the
queue. Warning: The mill will start, once Cycle Start is pressed. The consecutive operations will execute, if
desired, but Cycle Start must be pressed for each operation to continue. Warning: The operator must change
tools, if required, prior to pressing Cycle Start for the next operation.
The program features can be verified by opening the Recorder/Player menu, highlight “Play”, and press “Enter”.
Enter MDI mode, then press the “Graphics” key. This graphics display allows the user to view each operation prior
to live cutting.
From the MDI mode, it is also possible to create a new G-code program in memory by placing the cursor at the top
line, type Onnnnn (the letter “O” followed by a program number), then press the “Alter” button. This will create a
new program in memory. This is useful for editing, backup etc.
Editing the Processes
You can remove processes by deleting them one at a time, by highlighting “Delete One” and pressing enter, or
removing the whole list, by highlighting “Delete All” and pressing “Enter”. Use the arrows keys to scroll within the
list.
The other editing buttons, Skip Start, Skip End, Back One and Forward One, can be used to start the part program
at a specific place. The operator can add operations anytime by pressing the F4 key (to enter the Recorder/Player
mode and executing a new operation.
Other System Tabs
The Alarms tab, displays any current alarms. If an alarm is displayed, correct the problem, press Reset, and the
lathe will continue.
The Alarm History tab will display the previous alarms. The arrow keys are used to scroll through the alarms.
The Alarm Viewer tab allows the user to enter an alarm number, and once Enter is pressed, the control will give the
definition.
The Messages tab allows the user to leave a message to the next operator, or reminders for themselves. Messages
are entered at the lower left of the screen. Press Enter to set the text in the message window. Use the arrow keys
to navigate between the lines. The Delete key will delete the entire line the cursor is on.
Turning the Option On and Off
The IPS option is toggled off and on using parameter 315 bit 31 (Intuitive Prog Sys). Mills with the option can be
returned to the traditional Haas program displays by turning this parameter bit to 0.
To do this, Press the PARAM/DGNOS button. Enter “315” and press the down arrow. Use the left and right arrow, or
jog handle to scroll to the last parameter bit (Intuitive Prog Sys). Press the Emergency Stop Button, type “0” (zero)
and press enter.
To re-activate the IPS option, scroll to the parameter bit as previously described, press the Emergency Stop button,
type “1” and press Enter.
Summary of Contents for Mill
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