Where to find info on this Haas controller?

[randyrw]

I just bought a Haas VF1 older machine and Im trying to see where i can find info on how to use the controller. The picture of the type controller is below. I would also like to know if this type controller can import g-code from a program like Bobcam.
thanks

[Geof]

Go to the Haas website, Haas Automation, Inc. | CNC Machine Tools | The Leader in CNC Machine Tool Value and you will find a copy of the mill manual somewhere there. You will need to do a bit of searchinh on the site map. The general layout and function of the Haas controller has not changed so the manual will still have information relevant to your machine.

Regarding loading CAM programs you do this using the RS232 port and again you can find information about this on the Haas site.

[randyrw]

thanks alot

[allesg]

The general layout and function are SIMILAR from one mill to the next. The differences can drive you nutz. The manual you want is out there, but finding it can be a real challenge. Google every way you can think of to search for HAAS VF1 Manual. You may well find what you want at the HAAS website. Just call them up and tell them what you need. The download is free once you figure out the correct name of the manual. The hard part is figuring out the correct name of the manual. There are also multiple versions of manuals. Personally, I think some of the older manuals beat the new ones all to heck!
Gary

[Machineit]

There are actual manuals to be had if you look. Here is one on eBay right now.

HAAS VF-SERIES PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION MANUAL 1998 | eBay

All of the ones available for download that I have seen are generic, but still work well. Just have specs and such on all machines. Programming is pretty much all the same.

I have a copy, but it is 13mb and might be hard to send. The one on eBay is for a 98 and that looks pretty much like the year of your machine.

Mike