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Version 5.03

Release Date: 21 February 2023

 

INFORMATION: Please read these release notes before updating.

 

CAUTION: Take screenshots of your current controller settings including all setup and calibration data including input and output function assignments and invert status as after loading this software your controller might reset to default settings or controller settings might change. 

https://docs.masso.com.au/wiring-and-setup/save-and-load-settings

 

CAUTION: The below steps need to be followed if updating your controller from any other software version apart from version 5.0 or 5.01 

 

CAUTION: If updating from version 4 software or lower, all tool data in the F4 screen will be erased and the user must manually add all tool data in the F4 screen before using the machine.

 

CAUTION: If updating from version 4 software or lower the new tool changer logic for the mill linear tool changer will require all the inputs and outputs to be reassigned and calibration data entered into the tool changer settings in the F1 screen before using the machine.

 

 

 

NEW in v5.03

  • Spindle & Coolant Auto Stop/Start on Feedhold
    • Added a new setting in F1-Setup ? Main Spindle Settings allowing users to enable automatic spindle and coolant control during Feedhold.
    • When enabled:
      • Spindle and coolant will automatically turn off if Feedhold is pressed during machining.
      • Spindle and coolant will resume automatically when Cycle Start is pressed.
  • Jump To Line Message
    • A new message prompt has been added when resuming a job using Jump to Line, guiding users through the required steps to safely resume machining.

 

 

 

Improvements & Bug fixes

  • Subprogram File Management
    • Subprogram files are now required to be stored in the same folder as the main program for better organization and ease of use.
  • Air Pressure Alarm Fix
    • Fixed an issue where the low air pressure alarm was not displayed upon system power-up.
  • Jog Feedrate Adjustment on Power-Up
    • Based on user feedback, the machine JOG feedrate is now set to 1% on power-up to prevent accidental crashes on high-feedrate machines before homing.
  • Auto Tool Zero Position Error Fix
    • Resolved an issue that caused position errors during Auto Tool Zero.
  • A and B Axis Offset Bug Fix
    • Fixed an issue where A and B axis offsets were not applied correctly.
  • Motor Alarm Logic Enhancement
    • Motor alarm messages are now cleared from the screen when E-Stop is pressed.
  • MPG Motion Improvements
    • Improved handwheel (MPG) motion logic for smoother and more precise manual control.
  • Plasma Torch Auto Voltage Improvement
    • Enhanced automatic voltage sampling and cutting voltage detection at the start of a plasma cut.
  • Lathe EMCO Tool Turret Enhancements
    • Improved tool turret homing logic for better accuracy and reliability.
  • Jump To Line Enhancements
    • Fixed a bug that prevented coolant control from resuming properly when using Jump to Line.
    • WaterJet Jump To Line: Improved cut resumption logic for smoother operation.
  • G-Code File Editor Fixes
    • Fixed issues with Find & Replace functionality.
  • Door Logic Enhancements
    • Improved door open/close logic, including enhancements to auto start and stop functionality for better safety and usability.

Last Updated On 08 February, 2025

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