ACU-RITE MILLPWR G2 Software Update
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. ACU-RITE Manuals
  4. Music Mixer
  5. MILLPWR G2
  6. Software update

ACU-RITE MILLPWR G2 Software Update

Hide thumbs Also See for MILLPWR G2:
1
2
3
4
5
6

Advertisement

Table of Contents

NOTE: HEIDENHAIN Corporation recommends making a backup of the control with the
included USB Recovery Drive before updating the control software. Please refer to the manual
included with the drive for the backup procedure
R5 is a complete software update.
If a special PLC for AMI functions was created for your MILLPWR system. The PLC for R5 may
need to be modified in the same manner. The PLC project has been updated, and rebased on
the Basic-NCK-V10 project. Any OEM/User customizations to the PLC will need to be
reintegrated into the new PLC project.
Users of auxiliary machine function interface (AMI) will need to first check two configuration
settings in their current system. Make note of the values described below so that they can be
restored manually after the R5 update, via the Machine Functions menu.
A special password provided by your authorized dealer is required to access the Advanced
Configuration from Installation Setup in order to view these settings:
System -> PLC -> CfgOemBool -> NP_MG_guard_inactive – [value]
If the setting is FALSE, then in R4SP1 they should set "Guards" to "Enabled"
Axes -> ParameterSets -> PS_1 -> CfgAxisAnalog – [unipolar]
If the setting is "off", then in R4SP4 they should set "Polarity" to "Bipolar"
All users can verify your software version from the DRO screen by pressing SETUP. If one of
your soft keys is labeled More Commands, you have release 1 (R1) software. If one of your soft
keys is labeled Install Setup, press this key. Enter the password 8891 and press Enter. The
installed software version will be displayed at the bottom left of your screen.
If any issues are encountered, please contact your service representative for assistance.
You can download the software release update free of charge from our web site at
rite.com. If you wish to purchase the software and operation manual from ACU-RITE, contact
your authorized dealer to place an order.

Installing the software onto your MILLPWR

Use a blank USB memory stick (1 GB or larger) to update the software. Do not use any memory
stick with a smaller storage capacity. The software installation files are required for updating the
software. When a USB memory device in placed in a USB port prior to boot up with the update
files setup.zip, and setup.ini located within a folder named "install", at boot up your G2 control
will detect the upgrade software files and proceed to install.
Procedure for downloading the update files and placing them on a USB drive.
G2
system:
January 4, 2017
G2
MILLPWR
2 & 3 Axis
Release of Version R5
www.acu-

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the MILLPWR G2 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for ACU-RITE MILLPWR G2

Summary of Contents for ACU-RITE MILLPWR G2

  • Page 1 You can download the software release update free of charge from our web site at www.acu- rite.com. If you wish to purchase the software and operation manual from ACU-RITE, contact your authorized dealer to place an order. Installing the software onto your MILLPWR system: Use a blank USB memory stick (1 GB or larger) to update the software.
  • Page 2 Download the update from http://www.acu-rite.com/software-updates.html found under the Controls Tab.  Unzip the downloaded archive insuring the target is the root level of your USB drive.  Insure the files setup.zip and setup.ini are transferred to a folder at the root level of your...
  • Page 3 MILLPWR Recovery Drive Compatibility MILLPWR Recovery Drive Compatibility MILLPWR software release R5 requires a change to the CFast partition structure which the existing USB ID# 680480-03 and 1114023-01 cannot provide. As such, an improved USB ID# 680480-04 Recovery Drive Kit ID# 1127022-01 will be made available as a replacement which will provide this and other enhanced capabilities.
  • Page 4 Console ID # 745604-NN Console ID # 1113777-NN  Recovery drive 1114023-01 only supports 745604-NN and all software versions supported by those consoles. Attempting to make a backup on 1113777-NN will fail.  Recovery drive kit 1127022-01 with USB ID# 680480-03 supports 745604-NN and all software versions supported by those consoles, as well as 1113777-NN consoles with all software versions prior to R5.
  • Page 5 For AMI Spindle Control systems, spindle information is now displayed below the Z axis field in the DRO screen. Also, the active/programmed spindle RPM can be quickly set by pressing the black axis key directly to the right of the spindle display area. Added ability to edit G code values for addresses R, D, U &...
  • Page 6 The max feedrate override setting in Job Setup now correctly enforces the acceptable range of 150% to 200%. The programmed tool field in step forms and on the status bar shows the correct programmed tool for a tool that is programmed in custom pocket sub-cycles. Corrected an issue which enabled the user to move the cursor in the active program step listing while the program is running.

This manual is also suitable for:

1113777-nn745604-nn

Table of Contents