Haas VF-2 SS memory upgrade procedure?

[boodoowaa]

Hi, I was given an old memory upgrade code for a used Haas VF-2 SS. Does anyone know the procedure of how to upgrade. Where do I type the code? Thank you in advance.

[Donkey Hotey]

You can type it anywhere you want but it won't do you much good; they scramble those codes for every machine. Only Haas knows that particular code for your machine.

[boodoowaa]

I have the code for my machine.

[boodoowaa]

Just need the process of how to input it.

[Donkey Hotey]

Ahh...that's very different. Haas should be able to help you on the phone with that, but this is my best recollection:

1. Emergency Stop (has to be set so the machine knows that nothing is going to move).
2. Turn Parameter Lock off.
3. Find the 16 Meg memory line in the parameters.
4. Move over to the field next to it, where it has a zero (or something else?). Type in the number you have, Write/Enter.
5. Turn the Parameter lock back on.
6. Reset the Emergency Stop.
7. You should be good to go.

[JohnJW]

I didn't know the 16Mb were already built in. I guess this is the norm in the machinery business and the business model does work, but still I really dislike having to pay for the privilege to use control options that were already built in, ie memory, macro, hsm. . . .

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by JohnJW I didn't know the 16Mb were already built in. I guess this is the norm in the machinery business and the business model does work, but still I really dislike having to pay for the privilege to use control options that were already built in, ie memory, macro, hsm. . . .

All you have to do is pay for it and they (Tech Support) will tell you what the code is along with the procedure

If your machine came with the USB interface you could have an instant 2GB

LOL I have processed 1.5 million line programs that are 126mb as a text file.

When you look at it HAAS gives their customers more options.

BTW: Use quality SanDisk USB's and not over 2GB or you may have problems.

[steedspeed]

I think any company that isn't giving you a huge memory with any machine is full of it!. Memory is cheap and easy to add but it seems the CNC builders want to pretend its a big deal that we should pay more money for. The exception is Hurco who seem to be a more honest company in that regard.

[HelicopterJohn]

Each company has their own marking strategy. Some companys include certain standard options and require that you pay for them whether you want them or not and others allow you to purchase only the options you want at the time of purchase. (i.e kind of like using a shopping cart)

HAAS gives you a basic price for the machine and lets you add on options as you see fit.

If you want and need the extra memory it is available at extra cost. If you don't want or need the extra memory, you inturn get a better price on the machine at the time the machine is purchased.

Their pricing for the base machine and available options are stated publicly on their website along with additional associated costs.

These are the things you would evaluate at the time of purchase and decide what options you desire and the associated costs.

This marketing approach allows you to purchase on the options that you feel that you need and doesn't force you to pay extra for the options you don't want or need. These additional costs for the options should be taken into considersation when you are comparing apples to apples when looking for a new machine. If you are purchasing a used machine checking the installed options on a HAAS machine will also come into consideration in determining its current value.

Also, if you find out at a later date that you desire one of the options you can purchase it at that time. Some of options are easy to implement like putting in a code and others may require a technician (at $ per hour) to install associated hardware or software. Those are also things to consider when and if you purchase a new HAAS machine.

Just some things that I had to look at when purchasing my machine.

John

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by steedspeed I think any company that isn't giving you a huge memory with any machine is full of it!. Memory is cheap and easy to add but it seems the CNC builders want to pretend its a big deal that we should pay more money for. The exception is Hurco who seem to be a more honest company in that regard.

Today it's all about $$ and continuing to make $$. You can bet that that memory built into your Hurco is incorporated into the price.

A Fanuc control that I recently worked with only had enough room for a 7k sequence block program. Talk about re-posting a program 5 times to get it to fit in the memory.

Your right though memory is cheap and considering 64GB flash drives are available all machine controls should have a USB interface.

While technology is great it can bite.

[Geof]

Helicopter John's explanation is very good and for those of you making your own products you should walk around and view it from the other side. As tobyaxis says making money is the name of the game, making it ethically that is, and there is nothing at all wrong with leaving options turned off until they are neede and paid for; provided you are upfront with the pricing and Haas is. Practice this if possible in your own business.

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by Geof Helicopter John's explanation is very good and for those of you making your own products you should walk around and view it from the other side. As tobyaxis says making money is the name of the game, making it ethically that is, and there is nothing at all wrong with leaving options turned off until they are neede and paid for; provided you are upfront with the pricing and Haas is. Practice this if possible in your own business.