Version 5.01
MASSO G3 software
Version 5.01
Released 15 June 2022
CAUTION – UPDATING FROM ANY VERSION OTHER THAN 5.0
Your controller may reset to default settings or settings may change. Before updating, take screenshots of all setup and calibration data, including input and output function assignments and invert status, and follow the steps below. See Save & Load Settings.CAUTION
Read these notes before updating. Back up your settings and save and print the printable settings file, so you can check every setting after the update.How to update
1
Back up your machine settings, and save and print the printable settings file.
2
Copy the software file into the MASSO folder on your USB flash drive.
3
Power-cycle MASSO and open the software load screen: on MASSO G3 Touch, tap the screen during start-up; on MASSO G3, press F1 on the keyboard.
4
Select the new version and press Enter. The update takes about 45 seconds.
5
Press Esc to leave the load screen.
AFTER UPDATING
Compare your settings with the printed file and your screenshots, and correct anything that changed.What's new
CHANGEDStarting homing
The Home button next to the jog buttons is removed. To start homing, double-click the flashing HOME indicator on the screen.
NEWResume from the G-code editor
Resume machining directly from a selected line in the G-code file editor.
NEWM66 – wait for input
Use external input signals in G-code. See M66.
NEWM85 / M86 – automatic door
Open and close an automatic door from G-code, fully integrated with automatic tool changes. See M85 & M86.
Improvements and fixes
INFORMATION
Backlash logic is significantly improved. If you use backlash compensation, this update is highly recommended.- IMPROVEDRPM acceleration and deceleration for Step/Dir and PWM spindle modes.
- IMPROVEDJog feed rate defaults to 10% at power-up, to reduce the risk of crashes before homing.
- IMPROVEDIn MDI mode the on-screen Enter key is disabled – run commands with the RUN button. This prevents accidental execution when using Backspace.
- IMPROVEDPlasma: torch offset option when
G200is disabled. - IMPROVEDWaterjet control and reliability.
- FIXEDPlasma: inch-mode voltage conversion on the F2 screen.
- FIXEDScribe ON/OFF did not operate correctly.
- FIXEDConversational wizards: usability fixes.
- FIXEDAxis calibration wizard in inch mode.
- FIXEDG-code editor could not save a file more than once without reopening it.
- FIXEDJump to Line with drilling cycles.
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