Turbo442
Aluminum
- Joined
- Sep 3, 2011
- Location
- North Plains, OR
Just wondering if anyone here has done the 'maincon' upgrade as HAAS calls it? I have a 2004 VF2 with the smaller color LCD, Vector drive. I have been looking into it and so far I am liking what I see. HAAS will come in, replace the original motion control, video and processor boards with the newer Coldfire II setup. My software will go from 13.07F to 17.xxx. The entire console is replaced obviously with the new LCD and I get the new style remote jog handle. HAAS is saying they can get it done in one day. If I wanted I can even go with the wireless tool setter but that would require a newer IO board. I am fine with the wired one, I just had Renishaw replace the conduit / cable on it. My VF2 is running fine, I would like some of the features the newer software offers. I will get full USB functionality as well as the option to upgrade to E-net if I want. I am being told all my current software options will carry over without additional charges which is pretty cool. (hsm, macro, rot&sc, rigid tap,4th axis, m19) Price is coming in under 7k with labor after the core returns . Anyone who has pulled the trigger have any pro or cons to mention after the upgrade?